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ected with the exploitation of labour. A lebourer works in a millowners factory, there he employs his labour. In a way his labour i. e. the productive value of that labour is received by the owner as a trust. Now, if the owner instead of ruppes ten as the daily wages of the labour, offers him only rupees five, then by this view point he will be called to commit a breach of trust. In today's,complicated economic system, an accomplisher of Equanimity shall have to refrain from the various crooked and cunning methods of theft.
Fourth Maxim Path of Celibacy:
Abstain from adultery with other women, as also to observe more and more celibacy in respect of one's own wife, to go ahead in conquering not only physical lewdness but also vocal and mental longings. Keeping away from misdemeanours, the accomplisher of equanimity should create in his vicinity a new atmosphere of chaste conduct by his meritorious behaviour.
Celibacy will reinforce self-restraint and self-restraint will embellish the path of Equanimity.
Fifth Maxim Restraint on Desire (Greed):
Relinquish beyond one's capacity the business or other activities in all directions.
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It is very significant to exercise control over a man's self-interest and lust. If an individual earns according to his necessities and by his own exertion, he is not caught in the vortex of accumulating unnecessary things. When his self-interest does not transgress their limits, it does not become banefull. Hence, an accomplisher of equanimity should expand his business or profession within that sphere
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