Baba
Here are further points on our Ananda Marga system of shasti (corrective punishment) as given by Sadguru Baba in Caryacarya.
The steps of shásti (corrective punishment):
(a) First attempt to bring the guilty person around through sweet words.
(b) Secondly, adopt a stiff attitude.
(c) Thirdly, tell him or her about the possible punishment for the offence.
(d) Fourthly, take steps for punishment.
Prerequisites for shásti:
a) Before punishing a person you should consider whether you love him/her or not. You do not have the moral right to punish one whom you do not love.
b) Punishment should be meted out to reform and not to cause suffering.
c) The quantum of punishment must not exceed the quantum of love.
d) If some innocent person is pained by any of your actions, then without considering whether he/she is your superior or inferior, you should sincerely seek his/her forgiveness; this will only enhance your prestige.
Shasti Addendum: Corrective Punishment
Dear Readers,Here are further points on our Ananda Marga system of shasti (corrective punishment) as given by Sadguru Baba in Caryacarya.
The steps of shásti (corrective punishment):
(a) First attempt to bring the guilty person around through sweet words.
(b) Secondly, adopt a stiff attitude.
(c) Thirdly, tell him or her about the possible punishment for the offence.
(d) Fourthly, take steps for punishment.
Prerequisites for shásti:
a) Before punishing a person you should consider whether you love him/her or not. You do not have the moral right to punish one whom you do not love.
b) Punishment should be meted out to reform and not to cause suffering.
c) The quantum of punishment must not exceed the quantum of love.
d) If some innocent person is pained by any of your actions, then without considering whether he/she is your superior or inferior, you should sincerely seek his/her forgiveness; this will only enhance your prestige.
(From Caryacarya Part 2, Society Chapter, Point # 28 & 39)
