No guarantee of equality

Many view obstructions and inequalities as negative aspects. "Equal in all respects" is a geometric phrase. This has little relevance in reality. InMathematics, we feel comfortable with equations when there is an equality sign, '='. However, if this is replaced by an inequality sign '=', it does not give us much happiness. Forget society, state and world; even a small family cannot boast of practising equality. In the world of materials, too, equality is not guaranteed.
Obstructions are almost always viewed with fear and anxiety. Every day, when we wake up, we pray that the day passes smoothly without any obstruction. However, if handled carefully, both obstructions and inequalities could turn out to be meaningful. This outlook is supported by both philosophy and science; indeed, obstruction is an integral part of life and matter.
There is a saying in Sanskrit: "Shreyani sata bighnani" - there are hundreds of obstructions on the path of achievement, success or greatness. Despite this, there is no dearth of people who become successful achievers. The most important question here is: success for whom? If it is only for improvement of one's own self, then this has no meaning for others.
As in life, resistance is common in matter, too. All good conductors of electricity, except exotic superconductors, have resistance. But this does not make these conductors useless. Superconductors do not have resistance because the state is an extraordinarily ordered one. The emergence of order suppresses resistance. However, these superconductors have not given us much goodness in practical terms because they still operate in temperatures which are not meaningful, at least not yet, for society. The philosophy is however clear - ordered or organised life could eliminate most resistances on its path.
Inequality introduces distinctness. A principle in physics, named after physicist Wolfgang Pauli, states that no two electrons have all quantumnumbers equal. That is, in a system of electrons, each electron has a distinct identity. However, identities could be exchanged. This is knownas the Pauli exclusion principle.
Inequality in life is more or less indispensable. In the Bhagwad Gita, Krishna says: The four divisions of human conduct are created by me. It is sometimes inappropriately interpreted. It does not create divisions. It only classifies people on the basis of their work. In today's society, too, there are several such classifications extant.
Human activity does not support equality, and all are not born equal. Each treads a different path in life. Although death is certain for all, there is no equality in death, either. From life to death, we face the truth of inequality. However, for the well-being of humanity, we try to reduce inequality.
A heterogeneous society encourages the individual to endeavour, in hisown way, to realise a relative homogeneity, because absolute homogeneity is impossible to achieve. If everybody does his assigned duty well and honestly, many problems we face could be solved. Cultivation of honesty is the hallmark of advanced civilisations and this we need to imbibe as part of our own culture. The gains of dishonesty are illusory, as they are at the cost of the human spirit.
A purely commercial approach to life induces dishonesty. One must stopcounting profits and losses at every step in life and rather, follow a moral and spiritual approach. The Gita advises us to act without gettingdistracted by desire for results.