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CHAPTER-IV
DOCTRINE OF EQUANIMITY IN ITS NEW
PERSPECTIVE
Equanimity, similarity (identity) or equality is the eternal philosophy of human life and human society. Whether it be a spiritual field or religious, political or social, the aim of all is Equanimity, because it is at the root of man's mind. For this reason, extinction of artificial in-congruity and acquisition of homogeneity is desired by all. Just as all the souls are genuinely identical but the filth of karmas' produces dfferences in them which can be equalized by restraint and codifying rules, in the same manner the social equality can also be achieved in a human society by the help of salubrious system and strong self-restraint.
Today as much is incogruity that much is the demand of equanimity. It is ardently desired that we may be able to listen and realise it, and be able to put into practice on an extensive scale. First think and then act on it-this very order indicates a healthy system.
The main cause at the root of present imbalances is the dominating lust for power and wealth by an individual or a party which impedes the progress of true humanity. Equanimity alone is its durable and all-beneficial remedy.
The aim of equanimous doctrine is that there be even
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