________________
philosophy. Hence, if the same society which has caused him to achieve such a stage of evolution, be controlled by the ethics of equanimous life certainly then the present incongruous life can be converted into a new shape.
The mystery in assigning priority to the social control lies in the fact that in the undeveloped conditions, this control is more effective, it diverts the restrained one towards self-control. This is correct. One who once comprehends the importance of self restraint, he will certainly then discover the right path of self-evolution also.
What should be the Objective of Social Control :
There can be various forms and aspects of the relation of a citizen with another citizen, of one urban organisation with another organisation, of the citizen with the state, of the states with other states, and of the country with other countries. In this modern system of social life there are capitalism, socialism or communism. But if there be dogmatism or insistence in favour of a particular system then it is untenable objective. Hence, when we propose to excercise social control over an individual, we should keep before us a distinct idea of this objective,
It is clear that the final objeciive of the human society can only be this that a man shirking off the beastliness of self-interest may opt humanity and still further than that, by treading on the path of renunciation and sacrifice, approach the final ideal of Equanimity and attain Divinity. In short it can be summed up that he should be more circumspect for others good even at the sacrifice of self-good. This means Beneficience would (othor's good) be more relishing for him then self-good. If self interest is got rid off, incongruity
Jain Education International
156
For Private & Personal Use Only
www.jainelibrary.org
