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rality). In this state of life, the dedication for the service of the universe emerges. All beings are soul's Kith and Kin :
In the elevated stage of the above inner nature all the living beings of the universe appear to be its kith and kin. His cognation (akinness) circumambulates the entire universe - it is with this angle of vision that affection of cordiality and co-operation oozing out from his inner self. spreads in all and in all regions. In that case the Equanimity (akinness) of soul established with all the beings motiva ted him to forget his own pleasures or pain, and makes him to feel pleasures and pains of others as of his own. This is the significance of being identical with all things. As my soul is so also other's soul, Beyond this equanimous vision, such further awakening kindles in this self-realised soul that in a way he immerses his own soul in others' souls. i.e.. his life in all respects becomes philanthropic.
The basic feeling of self-realisation should be that he continously goes on shattering the narrow circles of his self-interest. As much one cares for his own interests, that much un-evenness he embraces. Only that man can be philanthropic who has bid good bye to his self-interest. For him public good becomes primary and prominent. In absence of continued efforts for public good, the dignity of oneness with all other souls will also be not feasible for practice. In the Dimension of Seif Realisation ;
If Equanimity ushers in an individual's life, it will also manifest in the social life-the best fulfilment of this obje
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