There is a universal rule or principle that, if properly practiced and adhered to in every layer of\u00a0societies, will bring about peace, prosperity and justice for all. This principle is called the principle of\u00a0mutuality. Elsewhere in the scriptures, it is also known as the Golden Rule or \u201cdo unto others as you\u00a0would want others to do unto you\u201d.<\/p>\n
The principle of mutuality is based on the recognition that life is precious to all living beings and that\u00a0every being has the equal right to life, liberty and self expression, provided that in expressing yourself\u00a0you do not trample on another being’s similar rights. For this principle to work effectively, there is a\u00a0need for openness, honesty and courage, and the realization that we are all subjected to the universal\u00a0law of cause and effect. You reap what you sow.<\/p>\n
In practical terms, what this means is that you have the same universal rights as everyone else. You do\u00a0not have more rights than another. Neither do you have less rights than others. This is irregardless of\u00a0whether you are rich or poor; a Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist or Jew; a European, Asian, African\u00a0or Aborigine; a male or female; or whether you are smarter or dumber than others. Likewise, in\u00a0corporations and governments, you have these same rights to demand for equal justice, regardless of\u00a0whether you are the governed or the governor.<\/p>\n
In our relationships with others, this principle is particularly important in bringing about an equal and\u00a0enriching partnership. When adhered to, it brings about respect for each other, fair play and sharing of\u00a0roles and responsibilities. It encourages personal and mutual growth, as well as spiritual development.\u00a0However, putting this principle into practice is not easy as it requires a high degree of self awareness, a\u00a0non-judgmental attitude and especially the taming of the ego.<\/p>\n
The ego has this attitude that \u201cI am more important than you\u201d. Thus we often see how it tries to\u00a0manipulate every relationship to its own advantage at the expense of others. In a position of power, it\u00a0will abuse its power. We see this in government and institutional leaders as well as in homes and\u00a0families. We see this in teacher-student relationships as well. Even among friends, we need to be aware\u00a0of this dynamics.<\/p>\n
If I ask you to examine your own key relationships, such as husband-wife, parent-child, and employer-employee relationships, are you able to honestly say that these relationships are equal and fair for all\u00a0concern, or are they heavily leaning to one side? One simple way to know whether our relationship is\u00a0balanced is to see how happy the two persons in the relationship are. If it is well balanced, then both are\u00a0equally happy. If either one is unhappy or both are, then an unequal dynamic exists. The more it diverts\u00a0from the center, the more unhealthy the relationship is, and the more important it is for you to do\u00a0something about it. Leaving such one-sided relationships in status quo only serves to perpetuate this\u00a0inequality in your relationships as well as in society. In addition, inaction on your part breeds contempt\u00a0for yourself and squashes your personal and spiritual growth.<\/p>\n
Now is as good a time as any to re-examine all your relationships.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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