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but also those which are ideal. The progress of development is not always similar, hence rules also do not remain static for ever. Changes take place in them according to time and according to development, but their objective always remains the same so that by observance of those rules, discipline may continue in the relations of an individual and society and in an individual's life, the vision also be equanimous.
In the modern constitutional field, it is asserted with dignity that in democracy it is not the individual who rules, but it is the Law that "reigns. Even the highest or lowest person is deemed equal in the eye of law. Call it law or regulation, its root lies in the will of majority or in other words say these regulations are evolved on the basis of the acknowledged will of all concerned which can be perceived in the shape of a special strength. Then the individual does not remain supreme-law or regulation gains supremacy and by their force man's life is controlled and kept balanced. For this reason rules (regulations) gain more importance and a collective life controlled by the systematic rules is called a regular life.
Field of Equanimity is not confined to rules or regulations only. Rules may be formed and if they are not abided with, punishments may be awarded, but it is less possible to convert the heart of the individual. It is easy to punish a man for his offences, but it is not so easy to effect a change in his sentiments to convert his heart. For this, abstinence is required. If before a violator of law, one relinquishes the thing he is lawfully entitled and inclines to adopt ascetism (prepares to become a monk) he can transform
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