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The twenty one maxims are as follows:1. Abandonment of killing (or hurting, torturing). 2. Eschew spurious behaviour. 3. Keeping away from theft and embezzlement, 4. Path of celibacy. 5. Restraint on desires. 6. Keep the character blemish-free. 7. Right use of powers and Authority. 8. Un attached (serene) disposition. 9. Power and property is not the goal. 10. Simplicity and sincerity (Guilelessness). 11. Sacred Reading and Contemplation. 12. Abandonment of bad customs. 13. Plain and sincere (Honest) business. 14. Equal distribution of wealth and cereals. 15. From morality to spirituality. 16. Non-violent efforts for reform. 17. Classification based on merits and performances. 18. Sentimental unity. 19. Democracy be Real. 20. From rural to Universal Duty. 21. Equanimity based society.
These 21 maxims are explained in simple language with brief annotations which the readers should adopt as the subject of their contemplation. First maxim-'Abandonment of Kililng(Hurting, Torturing)
Abandonment of unnecessary killing or hurting. In case of unavoidable destruction to have a feeling of prote. cting the individual, family, society and country. But in unavoidable violence to express helplessness and not joy.
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