On Society

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What is the relationship between society and its members?

 

In a society consisting of followers of diverse ways of life, society is

like the body and the members like its limbs. A member prospers by working

for the good of society like a limb working for the body. Through mind,

speech and body one should always conduct oneself so as to serve the

interests of society and should also awaken his circle to do likewise. One

should build up one's own circle so as to serve the interests of society and

then make it prosper so that society itself may prosper.

 

Among the wise some extol SAnti (peace), others Sakti (power). Which of

these is the better means for promoting the well-being of society?

 

SAnti is for purifying one's own mind, Sakti for the progress of society.

Society should be raised through Sakti and then SAnti established.

 

What is the supreme goal on earth to be attained by human society as a

whole?

 

Brotherhood based on a sense of equality is the supreme goal to be attained

by human society as a whole. Through brotherhood, supreme peace will prevail

amongst mankind and then this entire planet will flourish like a single

household.

 

(Sri Ramana Gita, Chapter10)