- The “Mahaparinibbana Sutta” of the Dighanikaya describes seven conditions for the welfare, prosperity, and happiness of any community, nation or country.
- These conditions must be considered before serving the people for their gradual development and welfare. These seven conditions are:
- To assemble on occasion whenever necessary to discuss the affairs of the community.
- To do everything by consensus.
- To respect old traditions and not transgress them.
- To respect and obey elders and superiors.
- To respect women in general.
- To respect, worship and honor all religious shrines.
- To honor and respect all holy people, irrespective of their caste, creed or gender.
