Within the area of his own mind man has all power, but in respect of others' minds his power is extremely limited. He can command his own mind, but he cannot command the minds of others. He can choose what he shall think.
Therefore, a man can reform his own mind. If not, he cannot avoid the results of his own thoughts and actions. It will be in the nature of his thought and action which produces painful or blissful result.
Knowing that a man can think and do as he chooses and that all others have the same liberty, a man should have consideration for others thoughts. To think and act, ignoring the consideration for others is violation of others liberty. One must harmonize oneself with others minds, acknowledging their freedom of choice.
Selfishness and oppression from the spiritual standpoint are one and the same thing. Every selfish thought or act is a manifestation of egoism and is an action of unfairness. It is met with suffering and defeat.
The unselfish man is he who, abondoning the "I" as the source of judgement, refrains from encroachment upon the boundless freedom of others, realizing the right to their choice.
He realizes that his duty lies in acting rightly towards them.
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