For example, we may volunteer for community work or contribute to community and welfare programmes. These not only help in a practical way to solve the problems of the poor, but also strengthen the sense of togetherness, cohesion and self-reliance of the society. It is not just regard, not just polite obeisance to a person, but respect, meaning that you acknowledge him, you will defer to him. Resolving issues through consensus instead of conflict complements the idea of putting society before self. It highlights the accommodation of differing views as well as the development of a consensus on particular courses of action which have majority but not unanimous support.
National unity is a valuable asset.
Preserving it requires a willingness to compromise. Without this give and take, a split into contending factions unable to reconcile their differences may arise. Racial and religious harmony are fundamental to our national well-being. Unless the different communities live harmoniously together, neither the majority nor minority communities will be able to prosper as they have done. Once the social fabric is torn, it cannot easily be sewn together again.