Money was originally created as a medium to facilitate the exchange of goods.
However, when demand for certain goods increases, leading to higher competition and prices, and wealth begins to concentrate with a few individuals, money moves away from being a neutral medium and becomes something contrary to dharma. It transforms into a tool of inequality, where the hard work of many is enjoyed by a select few due to mechanisms of demand and supply.
Historically, observers noted that money dominates all levels, places, and perspectives. For a greedy person, it becomes the ultimate priority, shaping their worldview and actions. As a result, societies and systems began centering everything around money.
This led to questions about justice and dharma from those negatively impacted by these structures. The accumulation of wealth often violates dharma, yet unjust practices cannot occur without the consent of both buyer and seller. Laws were framed to regulate this mutual agreement. High demand and unfair pricing may exist, but those willing to pay can still buy. This is the trade-dharma loophole. He can donate it or become wealthy by accumulating it. This foundation of trade enables some to justify their actions while continuing to grow richer.
The problem arises when intelligence, power, and opportunity are exploited by a few to amass wealth, leaving others behind. Those unable to succeed in this system often view the wealthy as unjust, labeling them as exploiters or thieves. In some cases, this perception is true. Frustrated by inequality, some people resort to breaking laws, engaging in theft or fraud to compensate for their perceived loss. They justify these actions by blaming their circumstances or accusing others of wrongdoing.
These behaviors disrupt the mutual trust required for fair trade. Transactions happen without transparency, deceiving or cheating one party. In a world where life is short and material desires dominate, many ignore justice and fairness, choosing to advance their interests instead of addressing inequities.
Here, caution becomes essential. "One must always stay vigilant. The one who schemes against you, no matter how kind their words, will still scheme. Love the world, but trust no one blindly." Such selfish individuals, living by the motto "Life is very short," often place their personal gain above fairness or justice.
Those who demand wealth unfairly often argue they deserve it simply because others have it, disregarding the hard work, intellect, and discipline required to accumulate it. They focus on what they lack and ignore their own missed opportunities, failures, or lack of effort.
This mentality leads to a distorted sense of justice. Groups form, declaring that their unjust actions are justified because of their hardships. Debating or reasoning with such individuals becomes futile since their justification stems from their suffering, regardless of who is truly responsible for it.
But as obstacles rise, so must our resolve. "Step over the hurdles and keep moving," the wisdom advises. "Rock it, rock it." This call to action reminds us that challenges should fuel determination rather than despair.
Ultimately, justice, dharma, and laws can only prevail if individuals actively oppose and question injustice. If the wrongdoer acts out of ignorance or selfishness, it becomes the duty of the affected party to highlight the harm caused and confront it. Remaining passive only enables further harm.
The focus should be on protecting genuinely wronged individuals, not on appeasing those who misuse concepts like demand, competition, or wealth distribution to justify their greed or actions. Only by questioning and addressing these gaps can fairness and balance be restored.
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