We all have a soul, which is a kind of internal universe.
In the same way as the external world needs discipline to
function properly and effectively, the internal world also needs discipline.
If the external world is not disciplined, then chaos is the
result. We know that if humans do not respect each other, discipline has to be
imposed, or the basic moral principles are easily forgotten.
For example, imagine that the traffic lights are suddenly
removed from a major traffic junction. The result would be chaos. There would
be a series of accidents, and people would be hurt. Take this one step further
and imagine that the entire police force has been removed. Complete chaos would
erupt, and society would go into melt-down.
Discipline is needed to ensure that society functions
properly. When people invoke discipline internally, external discipline is not
needed. The world within, when disciplined, remains calm, happy and at peace,
no matter what happens without.
Establishing law and order internally, we find it is easy to
adhere to the external social rules of order.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us time honoured methods to
re-establish balance, law and order internally. Once we bring these teachings
into our life, and create discipline within ourselves, we can become truly
happy and beautiful human beings.
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