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only which is in his capacity and to the extent of his basic requirements.
Sixth Maxim - Character may not get stained :
Not to commit any such act which may bring any stigma on an individual's character or to that of family, society, country etc.
If an individual conducts by limiting his self-interests, he will never be embroiled in such acts which may in any way tar the reputation of self, family, society or country. An accomplisher of Equanimity shall have to keep such limits of his behaviour, that where there is question of benefit to all living beings, there he will rise above the low-interests and direct his efforts for achieveing the comprehensive good. He should sacrifice his own interests for the good of the family, as also family's interests for the good of the society and the social interests for the good of the country and also be prepared even to sacrifice country's interest for the welfare of human race. This should be the order of saving the reputation on the respective levels. An accomplisher of Equanimity shall have at any stage to avoid those activities likely to stain his conduct.
Seventh Maxim-Right use of Powers :
Not to misuse the powers invested and make their right use every where for the comprehensive public good in a society or country several individuals on the strength of their ability or reputation etc, occupy lower or higher posts, where according to their rank they hold the reins of authority. In such circumstances it shall be entirely the duty of an Equanimous accomplisher never to abuse those
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