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to each other. When individuality is merged in the society then a strong desire to do something for others emerges. This feellng produces co-operatien, collectiveness and unitedness. These are symbols of sociality. The more depth of sociality the more is the commitment of an individual for it. In order to form an equanimous society the maxim of one for all and all for one is the only highway.
Co-opsratton is the central point of conduct since man started living in a group. One cannot produce all the resources necessary for pulling on life. All persons, therefore, are mutually dependent. This is ihe root of cooperation and if it is being carried and developed further even unwillingly, it can place a higher form of equanimity in the society.
When there is an atmosphere of mutual assistance and sympathy, then the phenomenon of the equanimous development does not adopt the form of one added to one viz., two but it moulds into the figure eleven(11) one linked to one. Then being assured of the social potentiality, the strides of all rapidly advance in the direction of achieving harmony (Equanimity). Personal Conviction to the Principle of Entire Universe as One Family :
It will be deemed to be the ultimate evolution of the Philosophy of equanimity and practice that the personality of a man may expand to the periphery of the whole universe. Generally you overlook (forget) discrimination in your family. keep yourself aware about your duties and wish to serve every family member suitably. The reason for this belongingness to family is your identity with that
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