What am I here for?

1. To Learn
2. To Help/Serve
3. To Create/Produce
4. To Love
5. To Act
6. To speak the truth
7. To be polite
8. To be clean and to keep my surroundings clean

What am I NOT here for?
1. Not to Hate
2. Not to Fight
3. Not to get intoxicated
4. Not to say bad words
5. Not to only Talk
6. Not to lie
7. Not to cheat
8. Not to hurt
9. Not to compare
11. Not to be corrupt
12. Not to Borrow
Location: Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

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