The weaving of a piece of fabric on a loom, the wrap is first stretched out lengthwise before being crossed by the woof.

The wrap represents the bond of mentor and disciple while the woof represents the bond of comrades. In a strong organization, it is important to ensure that the both the “wraps” and the “woof” are tightly interlaced.

It is interesting to note that the wraps provide the structure from which the woofs may be fashioned into various designs and patterns. Likewise, it is the fundamental bond of mentor and disciple that supports the Gakkai from which it is up to the disciples to come together in unity to fashion the organization.

True unity is NOT group-thinking which individuality is ignored resulting in totalitarianism. Such unity can be referred to as “one in body and mind” and usually involves the sacrifice of the individual for the sake of the group. This type of unity is doomed to fail.

Unity should be in the form – “many in body, one in mind”. In this type of unity, the individuality of each person is valued and given full play. Each member cherished the same spirit as their foundation while engaging in activities as a diverse group. Thus is the way to manifest the true potential of each person.

Each raindrop is like an individual. It may be insignificant when alone. But when united with other raindrops bounded by the same purpose, they can become a powerful wave of energy that sweeps all obstacles aside and quench any raging fire.