#57: The Decline of Morality: Lessons from a Father Who Lived the Golden Rule

“Treat others the way you want them to treat you” - a simple and powerful philosophy, but also just an empty philosophy if we fail to actually implement it. In this episode, we discuss the decline of morality in modern society through the example of Balakhilya’s father, who lived by the golden rule and always upheld a high standard of moral living. Through this perspective we delve into topics such as forgiveness, false ego, and the importance of practice in implementing a spiritual philosophy into one's daily life. You’ll also hear us question the current societal norms and how the lack of adherence to biblical principles has led to chaos and degradation. Through anecdotes and reflections around the life of Balakhilya’s father, we hope to offer valuable lessons on how to live a morally upright life and become a more compassionate and loving person. Highlights: (1:56) Cherry-picking the Bible makes you the decision maker, there's no authority (6:01) The Golden Rule is a symbol of the topmost standard; we should treat others as we want to be treated ourselves (12:06) Balakhilya shares how his father’s guiding light was the golden rule. He never treated anyone bad and always saw people’s circumstances before judging them. (22:30) We discuss the societal and personal degradation which is caused by lack of morality and principles (32:31) The golden rule requires spiritual empowerment to be implemented. Transcendental matters cannot be understood by worldly reasoning. (39:08) On the 16th chapter of Bhagavad-gita: We're diamonds in the rough, and need to cleanse ourselves. Practice is necessary, and to take responsibility for our actions. Recorded on February 15, 2023. Watch video version, join our email list, contribute, etc: https://linktr.ee/breakingtrail