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(low caste) that cannot be adjudged a humane system, Caste system is a conventional system, when we are to move in the human society with the ideal of Equanimity, then the classification of society cannot be based on conventional systems. The classification evolved on the formation of merits and performances of an individual will - on one side flourish the human equality, and on the other side motivate noble virtues and beneficial deeds. For this reason an accomplisher of equanimity should not only evince conviction in the classification of the human society on the criteria of merits and performances, but all his attempts should also be directed towards such classification. In such classification there will be less scope of an individual showing contempt or aversion to another individual.
Eighteenth Maxim : Sentimental Unity :
.: Unity means the strength. Keeping the ideal of the Unity of whole Humanity, to exert force on sentimental Unity of the society and the country and formation of high character for such unity, Unity means strength. If there is harmony of mind speech and body, then the humanity of a man gathers momentum. In the like manner, if the expression of mutual unity of society and country shall be awakened, then it will create a prosperous and noblecharactered society or country.
This unity should not get impeded in the outward formalities but should blossom in heart-felt dignified unity. An accomplisher in his inner-self or between society or country should make efforts to create heartfelt Unity. Because the spirit of such virtual unity is ever lasting, peace producing and Equanimity nourishing.
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