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All the problems of modern society stem from a moral and existential crisis, the breakdown of elevated and healthy value systems. All ancient, highly developed cultures built their prosperity on the understanding of three levels of values by which people are guided. Thus, maintaining high morality and ethics in society was the foremost duty of all ancient monarchs. This article aims to present modern society with an understanding of this crucial science, which was known to both the ancient Indians and Greeks. The author of this work is a representative of the Russian world, and therefore, some concepts are illustrated and explained from the perspective of this culture. Nevertheless, he humbly hopes that this analytical work will hold great practical value for representatives of all cultures and nations, and for humanity as a whole.

Society is governed by values.

Control over people is control over their aspirations.

The meaning of life lies in enjoyment. The purpose of HUMAN  life is to cultivate a taste for higher forms of enjoyment. The calling of politicians is to help people attain their highest goal—the true purpose of human life.

All religions and philosophies speak only of:

1) God,

2) the soul, and

3) matter.

Upon reflection, one can come to the realization that beyond these three categories, nothing else exists. Materialists focus solely on matter, while spiritual teachings emphasize that we are souls whose consciousness has become entangled in matter and that we must rise to the awareness of our non-material nature and connection with God.

Attention is energy. Depending on which of these three categories a person directs their attention toward and where they seek happiness, they develop three primary “tastes” for enjoying life. This, in turn, places them under a corresponding type of influence (or control), which leads to the development of three types of power and, accordingly, three types of politics.

Depending on where a person directs their attention, they can experience three types of happiness:

1. Happiness from possessing inanimate matter;
2. Happiness from interacting with other living beings;
3. Happiness from communion with God.

When the soul prioritizes its attention on inanimate objects, it develops a taste that the well-known psychotherapist Erich Fromm referred to as necrophilia — a love for everything dead.

The ancient Greeks used the term "eros" to describe the pleasures that a person experiences through the physical senses of the material body. Ancient Sanskrit texts refer to this drive for possessing inanimate matter as "parthiva rasa" — the lowest form of taste; a lower level of understanding happiness. This "happiness" — or more precisely, these pleasures — come from possessing a bank account, a house, a car, a prestigious social status, and other material things, especially when they are used to provoke envy in others.

This category also includes the pleasure we derive from eating (the sensation of the tongue coming into contact with tasty food) and sex in its purest form. Sex without love also falls under this lower taste, as it involves the enjoyment of another’s body, often against the will of the soul residing in it. These are the pleasures, the so-called “happiness,” that we experience from the contact of the body’s organs, as well as the mind, with their respective objects.

There are five senses of the material body: sight, taste, touch, smell, and hearing.

The mind possesses a subtle material nature, which is why it is often referred to as the “sixth sense.” By cultivating the sensitivity of the mind toward subtle material phenomena, a person can develop extraordinary abilities, becoming a mystic or a psychic. However, these abilities also fall under the lower level of tastes. Christian elders used to say of those who were enticed by such abilities that they had “fallen into delusion.” The lower taste also includes the mental pleasure derived from possessing and controlling the bodies of others, such as owning slaves, serfs, servants, subjects, or even animals under one’s command.

The taste a person develops by focusing on the improvement of relationships with others is called "philia" in ancient Greek (from which the word "philanthropy" is derived). In Sanskrit, this type of enjoyment is referred to as "svargiya rasa" — the "heavenly taste of life." This is the happiness that comes from friendship and love, which we experience through our spiritual being, with non-material senses. It is a form of happiness that cannot be bought with money.

We cannot buy love or friendship with money, which is why we value them the most. Unlike inanimate matter, a living being can respond to our warmth, and that’s why relationships with them are called *interactions*. No matter how much affection or care we pour into a car, or how much we invest in it, we will never receive any reciprocation. Deep down, everyone understands that without meaningful relationships — with parents, children, friends, loved ones, or colleagues — without the expression of pure, selfless emotions, our lives would feel bland, empty, and “hollow.” Love and friendship are what we cherish most because they give us a fuller, almost heavenly enjoyment of life. Following this path of enhancing our relationships with others elevates a person to the higher realms of the universe, to Svarga — the term for paradise in the ancient Vedic tradition of the Hindus and Slavs.

In many economically developed countries, the rate of suicides is very high, largely because in their pursuit of high social standing — and the ability to acquire more material possessions — people sacrifice friendship and love for these things. Without meaningful relationships, people lose their sanity and interest in life. Why? Because we are non-material beings; because we are created by God for the sole purpose of living interactions through elevated, pure love. No material possessions that bring pleasure to the body can bring happiness to us — beings that are inherently inclined toward living connections. That is why everyone’s concept of happiness is closely tied to friendship and love.

Therefore, the happiness that the soul derives from relationships with others is called “svargiya rasa” — “heavenly happiness.” No wealth can bring joy to someone who lacks close friends and loved ones, or someone to care for. In reality, everything we do holds meaning and value only when there is someone we can make happy with it. Since we are all living beings, parts of the Supreme, we value interactions with those who can respond to our feelings more than anything else. Humans cannot live without communication; we need to connect with someone — even if it’s a bird, cat, or dog. Inanimate matter is of a lower quality than the living soul. That’s why, throughout human history, it has always been condemned when people sacrificed relationships of higher value — whether through betrayal, lies, or broken promises — for material things or fleeting pleasures like sex.

Spiritual self-realization — the happiness the soul attains through interacting with others while recognizing itself as a part of the Supreme, in the awareness of the non-material nature of all created beings — is the happiness of connecting on a spiritual, non-material platform. This pure love is known in ancient Greek as “agape,” and in Sanskrit as “Vaikuntha rasa” — the highest taste of life, the flavor of the spiritual world. It is a state of cloudless, eternal, and boundless happiness. This level of relationships transcends suffering tied to imperfect views of life, free from the conflicts of self-interest versus the interests of others.

The word “Vaikuntha” refers to the spiritual world as a whole (from Sanskrit: “vai” meaning “without,” and “kuntha” meaning “suffering”). The “material” or “spiritual” worlds represent realms with different levels of understanding of who we truly are, and as a result, they embody different levels of relationships with one another.

At the level of God-consciousness, the soul realizes itself as part of the Supreme and ceases to oppose its own well-being or the well-being of its close ones (including that of its nation or state) to the well-being of others. This level of awareness leads to universal harmony, where a person begins to see the well-being of each individual as interconnected with their own, much like a part of the body understands that its health depends on the health of all other organs. Love, in this sense, is the energy that unites all parts of the Supreme together.

The lowest level of aspirations is selfishness—when a person thinks only of themselves and disregards others. At this level, a person values only material things. The highest taste of life, however, is found in selfless love—relationships on a spiritual level where each individual cares only for the well-being of others, without concern for themselves. Souls with a material, ego-centered consciousness care only for themselves, while people with spiritual consciousness care for the well-being of all. This is the difference. The essence of all spiritual teachings lies in transforming egoism and selfishness into love. Spiritual progress, therefore, is progress in relationships.

The difference between heavenly and spiritual relationships lies in different perceptions of life. Heavenly relationships are those that exist within the framework of the material concept (“I am this body”). At this level, people care for those they love, primarily tending to their temporary material bodies. Spiritual relationships, on the other hand, manifest when a person understands that we are all immortal, that we are the consciousness within the body, which does not perish when the body is destroyed, and that we are eternal souls that have existed and will continue to exist—forever!

Relationships with everything and everyone in God’s creation are free from flaws when we act to bring joy to Him by caring for all beings—each of His creations. Even when we take just one step (even if it’s not always the perfect one) toward Him, He immediately reveals Himself: He responds in ways that allow us to understand and feel His presence! He responds both from the outside and from within—guiding and inspiring us to continue on the path toward higher harmony, deepening our relationship with Him even more.

Governance of Society on Different Platforms

Focus on Different Aspects:

1) On one’s immaterial nature and relationship with God,
2) On relationships with other people,
3) On inanimate objects,

leads a person under different types of influences.

Understanding this is key to governing society. What influences us the most is what we value the most. What holds no value for us has little impact. The more selfish a person is, the more they focus on material things and the pleasures they experience through the body. As a result, they identify more with the body and fear death, making them feel more “mortal.” Conversely, the more love a person has and the more they care for others, the closer they come to realizing their true, immaterial nature, and the nearer they are to immortality.

Ego-centric individuals, who only care for themselves, fear death the most and are often willing to harm others for their own enjoyment. In contrast, those filled with love are willing to sacrifice their lives for those they care about. Saints—spiritually healthy individuals—are prepared to give their lives for anyone.

Everyone strives for happiness. Thus, depending on their understanding of happiness, on their “taste” for life—whether they find or seek happiness in God, in relationships with others, or in material things—a person falls under a certain type of influence:

1) When seeking happiness in material things, in everything that can be bought with money, a person comes under the rule of money, animal instincts, and the fear of loss or death.

2) When seeking happiness in things that cannot be bought—such as noble relationships with others—a person comes under the influence of higher ideals (justice, honor, etc.).

3) When realizing their immaterial nature, a person comes under the influence of the power of love, which unites us as parts of the Divine with the Supreme Being. For such a person, love becomes the highest value, even above justice or lofty ideals. For example, justice may demand that someone be punished for their wrong actions, but if you are bound to that person by love, you might simply say, “You really hurt me with this action…” This will affect them more deeply than any punishment. Out of love, they will regret their actions and improve without the need for retribution!

The more a person is focused on what can be bought with money, the more they suffer and cause suffering to others. They destroy relationships with other living beings—similar to themselves—in pursuit of lifeless things, thereby ruining their true happiness. Unhappy people tend to spread their unhappiness to others. In contrast, happy people wish to make everyone else happy because in a state of genuine joy ("С-ЧАСТЬ-Я"—a state of being part of the whole), in a healthy state of consciousness, a person is nourished by the positive energy of elevated emotions.

Three types of psyche

When studying the compatibility of married couples, Indian astrologers first pay attention to the psychological type (“gana“)—the inner inclinations of the potential bride and groom, which are shaped by their understanding of happiness. Gana represents a type of mindset at the time of one’s birth, formed by the desires and aspirations cultivated in past lives. If a person chooses the path of devotion to the Supreme, they can achieve sanctity in any Gana. However, as long as material desires persist, it remains important to consider the psychological type of the individual.

When a person seeks happiness in acquiring material possessions and associates happiness with the amount of money they have, they develop a consumeristic or demonic personality type (Rakshasa Gana). When a person finds happiness in relationships with others, they cultivate a human psychological type (Manushya Gana). Those who seek happiness in communion with God and in realizing their eternal nature possess a divine psychological type (Devata Gana).

The strongest marriages are those formed between individuals with similar views on happiness, meaning that people with the same type of mentality come together to build a family. A marriage between someone with a human mentality (manushya-ghana) and either a divine mentality (devata-ghana) or a demonic mentality (rakshasa-ghana) is considered acceptable. In other words, a person with a human mentality can understand the aspirations and desires of both demigods and demons. However, a marriage between individuals with demonic and divine mentalities is deemed unfavorable: their union is unlikely to be happy or stable, not because one is better and the other is worse (each can be very good in their own way), but simply because they are too different. They perceive and evaluate the world in entirely different ways: one finds happiness in visible material things, while the other seeks it in something that is incomprehensible to someone with a materialistic view of life. What one finds as clear as day, as their field of action, seems like complete darkness to the other. Each sees the other’s aspirations as something not very serious, even as “foolishness.”

People with a demonic mentality primarily think about how to use others for their own purposes. Those with a human mentality focus on how to be useful to society. Meanwhile, individuals with a divine mentality care for all living beings, dedicating themselves to the well-being of everyone in a spirit of service to God.

Followers of demonic philosophies are concerned only with satisfying their own senses, indifferent to the feelings of those around them. A person with a human mentality cares about the feelings of others. Those with divine aspirations focus on the feelings of the Supreme, caring for all beings as His parts and parcels.

People with a demonic mentality seek refuge (or protection) in money; people with a human mentality find it in elevated relationships with others; those with a divine mentality seek refuge in the realization of their spiritual nature and in the Supreme Being.

People with a demonic mentality strive to make everyone conform to their own will, without listening to anyone else; those with a higher mindset are inclined to listen to others and consider their desires; and those who seek spiritual perfection align themselves with the will of the Supreme Being.

According to Eastern teachings, the material world is an educational system designed for the perfection of the eternal soul. This system consists of three interconnected energy-information fields (kṣetra), structured according to a holographic principle:

1) The physical, gross body, which we all see in the mirror;
2) The body of society (social body);
3) The body of the Universe (the material manifestation of God).

All three of these levels are connected by the holographic principle, operating under the same laws aimed at the perfection of the soul within them—focused on the development of our relationships with one another. Spiritual progress is essentially the progress of relationships. Therefore, anything that hinders the development of elevated relationships leads to physical illnesses and external difficulties. This is how God teaches us the importance of noble relationships through both the microcosm and macrocosm—through the physical body we inhabit and through Nature itself.

If you take a moment to reflect on this, you’ll see that anything negatively affecting our relationships with others ultimately leads to illness. Alcohol is one of the fastest destroyers of relationships: 90% of families break apart due to alcohol. Similarly, 90% of crimes and acts of violence occur under the influence of alcohol or drugs. These substances damage the health of the societal organism, and thus they also destroy the health of the physical body. The same applies to cigarettes: healthy people do not enjoy being around smokers or sharing intimacy with them. Smoking does not contribute to building higher relationships, and hence it also does not promote health. Consuming the flesh of killed animals destroys the relationship between humans and the animal world—other living societies. Therefore, meat is often a source of both wars and diseases.

It’s not only what we physically consume that affects our bodies, but also the destructive relationships—negative thoughts and emotions—we allow into our hearts, which can equally damage our physical health. Modern science confirms that at least 90% of illnesses are psychosomatic in nature, meaning they stem from negative thoughts that disrupt healthy communication and relationships. When linking the three types of bodies to the evolutionary progress of the soul and the formation of three types of consciousness, it is essential to note that the demonic-, or lower type of consciousness,- develops when the embodied soul is focused solely on satisfying the senses of the gross material body. The human type of consciousness develops when a person centers their attention on the welfare of society, fulfilling their duty and responsibilities for the betterment and prosperity of the social organism. Finally, the divine type of consciousness awakens when a person recognizes the profound interconnectedness of all beings within the Supreme, striving for harmony with God and the entire surrounding world.

The health of every organism is determined by the quality of its metabolism. In a societal organism, relationships between people represent -this exchange of vital energy. The better the relationships between individuals, the happier they are, and the healthier and stronger the society becomes. The quality of relationships among people- is shaped by their level of responsibility and the degree of trust within the community. The higher a person’s aspirations, the more caring and responsible they are toward others, and the more they earn trust and love in return.

Three types of policies

The highest type of aspirations, the divine type of mentality, is supported by a theocentric organization of society, where education, traditions, culture, and art all teach that we are immortal souls, particles of the Supreme Being. The human type of mentality is maintained through the strengthening of the family institution and the preservation of national cultural traditions. This is why, even during the Soviet period, the Russian government placed a special emphasis on strengthening the family institution, supporting and developing centers of national culture, national writers, regional history museums, folklore groups, public amateur performances, and national song and dance ensembles. As a result, various ethnic groups in Russia have preserved their national characteristics and values, while in many other countries, numerous ethnic groups have dissolved and disappeared without a trace.

The demonic type of mentality is cultivated through a focus on survival and money. Those who seek to govern society through financial control lower humanity to this demonic mindset by:

1) Seizing essential life-support systems and increasing taxes and prices on everything, forcing people to focus solely on survival.
2) Undermining spirituality by distorting the true essence of spiritual teachings, concealing real spiritual knowledge, and cutting people off from their inner connection with the Supreme Being.
3) Destroying the family unit, morality, and cultural values through propaganda promoting lifestyles such as lesbianism and homosexuality, eroding the moral fabric and ethics passed down through national traditions. This diminishes any elevated relationships between people so that, without the protection offered by friendship and love, individuals feel secure only when they have money in their pockets.

Modern people often hold overly sentimental views about Satanists. Satanists are not necessarily those who perform bloody sacrifices directly; rather, they are individuals who, in order to manipulate people through financial means, immerse them in a materialistic conception of life. They push people to seek happiness and refuge in inanimate objects—things that can be bought with money. The essence of their doctrine is: “Matter is primary, and spirit is secondary!” In this way, they destroy the human and cultivate the demonic mentality in people, leading them to sacrifice their relationships with living beings for the sake of inanimate things that can be purchased.

The demonic type of mindset is formed when the enjoyment of others’ bodies (sex), social status, money, cars, and property are prioritized and valued above relationships between people. The human type of mindset is developed when a person’s goal becomes fostering relationships—things that cannot be bought with money: trust, friendship, and love.

Ask yourself: how much would a stranger have to pay you for you to trust them unconditionally, for them to become your friend, for you to love them? Each of us understands well that love, friendship, and trust cannot be bought with money; they depend on the character qualities of a person, which are determined by the level of their aspirations. The higher a person’s aspirations, the less selfish they are, and the more they deserve trust, friendship, and love (and the stronger the society they help build). This is an axiom of human relationships: the more selfishness and false ego a person has, the more they value inanimate things—and the less they are worthy of trust, friendship, and love.

People with low aspirations do not experience true, deep love, unconditional friendship, or trust from those who know them. As a result, they settle for things that can be bought with money and are controlled by the priests of the religion of money—those who manipulate those seeking refuge in lifeless possessions, who choose selfishness, the lowest taste of life.

Three Types of Perceptions of Happiness and Geopolitics

It is highly beneficial to connect Russia’s spiritual position between the East and West with Vedic psychology and astrology. In terms of aspirations and orientation of the masses, the morally decaying societies of Western countries, which are more focused on material progress and what can be bought with money, can be categorized under *rakshasa-gana*, the demonic type of aspirations. The Slavic people, particularly the Russian nation, who are focused on preserving universal human values, defending the institution of the family, living with conscience, justice, and dignity, and fostering relationships with one another while striving for spirituality, predominantly retain the human type of aspirations and psychology—*manushya*.

The still spiritually preserved East, especially India, largely falls under the *devata* type in terms of its aspirations. Therefore, the conflict between Russia and the West is not merely a clash between political leaders or intelligence agencies; it is a metaphysical conflict, a confrontation between different conceptions of happiness. The West has become entirely consumed by a consumerist way of life and is easily controlled by the priests of the “religion of money.” In contrast, Russia, throughout the known history of humanity, has been the guardian of high spirituality, mystical perception of life, a spirit of mutual assistance, and genuine, selfless care for others.

The bankers who have seized control in Western countries build their hegemony by focusing people on bodily pleasures—those that can be bought with money—so they can control the world through economic levers and the religion of money. The modern financial system is an occult system because it encourages the immortal soul to seek refuge in money. Russia, on the other hand, elevates the consciousness of people from selfishness to selflessness, which frees them from the influence of demonic forces: a person with high moral values will not sell out their homeland or betray a friend for any price.

The politicians in Western countries, controlled by bankers, use media that promote permissiveness—through films and the idea of “tolerance”—to impose impersonal individualism on humanity. This creates divisions among people through a consumeristic, exploitative attitude toward each other, enabling control through the principle of “divide and rule.” In contrast, Russia unites people through personal relationships, fostering mutual assistance and elevated interactions, which serve as a stepping stone to the realization of one’s immaterial nature—leading to a divine type of consciousness. This is why there is a deep spiritual connection between Russia and Eastern countries, especially India. Throughout the history of Earth, India has preserved the pure spiritual knowledge that each of us is an indestructible part of the Supreme Personality, God.

This knowledge is currently being eradicated through the implementation of atheistic education, starting from the school years, through films that propagate a demonic mindset, and through the distortion of religious teachings with the concept of separation between humans and God, reinforcing a materialistic view of life. Leading global media, owned by financial corporations, are now imposing a consumer-driven lifestyle worldwide—promoting the American concept of happiness as something to be achieved independently of others or at the expense of others. The “American Dream” is essentially about securing “passive income” and living well without contributing any benefit to those around you.

The American concept of happiness is akin to the mindset of a malfunctioning kidney that, in its attempt to hoard all the nutrients in the body, sabotages other parts. In contrast, a healthy, mentally sound kidney understands that its health and well-being depend on the health and well-being of all the body’s organs. Therefore, for many peoples of Russia, the concept of happiness is quite the opposite—it lies in finding joy through service to others.

When discussing the rules to which individuals adhere, it’s important to note that the West largely operates under laws disconnected from God, whereas Russia continues to live by spiritual principles deeply rooted in a mystical sense of spirituality. Spirituality, in this context, is the recognition of the interconnectedness of all beings within the Divine, and the actions taken for the well-being of everyone. In contrast, the materialism and individualism of Western countries are based on a false sense of separation between people, which also creates a perceived distance from God. We connect with God through serving others, realizing that both they and we are parts of the Divine whole. The Russian worldview embraces the idea that a part of the body cannot claim resources for itself without using them for the benefit of the entire organism.

Spiritually healthy individuals perceive the well-being of others as their own, while egocentric personalities seek to suppress others. This fundamental difference in worldview explains why the bankers of the British Crown and the government of the United States, under their control, systematically destroy the culture and economy of the countries they conquer through colonial expansion, “color” revolutions, or outright military invasions. In contrast, Russia has historically focused on uplifting the culture, education, and economy of the countries where it has had the opportunity to do so, fostering development and progress.

Different types of cultures

There is an ancient saying that every nation has the government it deserves. This is because a people with strong spiritual traditions, focused on the priority of relationships and building strong families, will not be governed by finances. On the other hand, those who are oriented toward selfish gain and personal profit will not be guided by morality, high values, or the desire to bring joy to the Supreme through their thoughts, words, and actions. On the lowest, consumerist level of understanding happiness, relationships are governed primarily by money and power.

  • Self-serving individuals tend to respect only strength and wealth, and for these, they are willing to break laws and moral norms, let alone comprehend pure, selfless love—because they are under the influence of a different power.
  • Those who live a consumerist life gravitate toward those in higher societal positions, from whom they can gain more wealth, as they are ruled by inanimate objects.

In contrast, those who have developed good qualities are drawn to those who are more just and honest, as they are governed by the power of high ideals.

  • People who have cultivated the highest taste in life gravitate toward those with more love because they have come under the jurisdiction of the power of love.

Therefore, at different times, various types of rulers have focused people’s consciousness on different things, resulting in the emergence of different types of civilizations and cultures: those in goodness, in passion, and in ignorance. Civilizations in goodness are primarily God-centered, such as the Vedic civilizations, whose rulers based their activities on the preservation of Brahmanic (spiritual) culture. These rulers upheld the knowledge of people’s eternal, non-material nature and understood that everything is Brahman—God, the Living Energy (Holy Spirit), and that each of us is a part of the Supreme Personality of God, much like any organ is a part of the body.

In this world, collectively and individually, we are learning elevated relationships in order to ascend to higher realms and return to a state of eternal existence.

God-centeredness and Brahmanic culture are aimed at the perfection of the inner world of individuals through the restoration of their connection with the Supreme Being. This involves perceiving all beings as manifestations of God and recognizing the unity within diversity. This process is known as enlightenment, or the expansion of consciousness. The foundation of spiritual culture lies in revering those who proclaim the attainment of love for God as the highest value in life and who teach others to realize their eternal, immortal nature.

When a person realizes their eternal, non-material essence, they enter a state of supreme harmony with the world around them. They act solely for the benefit of others, drawing fulfillment from their eternal spiritual nature and their actions, rather than from the possession of inanimate matter.

In any society, the highest position is held by the bearers of ideas—those who shift people’s consciousness under a particular form of governance. Administrators, managers, and politicians are responsible for governance and maintaining a platform based on specific values.

In theocentric societies, rulers held a subordinate position to the saints—spiritual teachers of the community. The rulers of India submitted to the Vaishnavas and Brahmins; the princes (knights) of Rus submitted to the volkhvs (ancient Slavic priests). This submission was natural, as the saints taught society about the highest form of love and the realization of one’s non-material nature. This elevated people, reduced crime, united society, and made governance easier. The natural hierarchy embedded in our consciousness places those with the most of what we value—spiritual wisdom and virtue—even higher than the rulers themselves.

The divine hierarchy, as reflected in a theocentric society, is based on love: the more love and selflessness a person embodies, the more respected they are and the higher their position in society. This structure places value not on material wealth or power but on the depth of a person’s capacity to love and serve others without selfish intent.

The highest position in society was held by spiritual teachers, who cared for the well-being of every individual. Following them were the kshatriyas, or warriors, whose foremost duty was to restore justice in society, even at the cost of their own lives, treating their subjects like their own children (as rulers would lead the army into battle). The subjects, such as traders and artisans, valued this. They appreciated rulers who, guided by the teachings of the saints, upheld justice, maintaining a healthy societal balance.

Rulers, like the immune system in the social organism, ensured that the saints were honored, that no one lived at the expense of others without contributing, that traders didn’t turn into fraudsters by unjustly raising prices, and that businessmen didn’t engage in meaningless hoarding (as many oligarchs do now, disrupting the flow of resources in society). Rulers ensured that wealth was used in the service of people and that there was a sense of social responsibility.

For a long time, the people of Russia supported the ideology of communism precisely because the formula of communism, “from each according to his ability, to each according to his needs,” is a formula of the spiritual world, the formula of a healthy organism where every cell, every organ performs its important function for the satisfaction of God, the unified body, guided by pure, all-encompassing, selfless love.

Selfless love means that a person forgets about themselves, caring only for the well-being of others. A state where a person does not think about themselves but only about others is pure existence—it is the spiritual world, the level of realization of one’s eternal, indestructible nature. Only at the level of pure, unconditional love does a person take from what they receive only as much as they need for life and health, and gives the rest to others, using it with love for their benefit. This is how healthy cells in our body function: they take only as much as they need from the nutrients they receive, leaving the rest for other cells. This is communism—healthy homeostasis. But the principle of communism works only on the platform of love—on the platform of spiritual taste. At this level, every individual uses their talents in service to others, taking no more than what is necessary for life—just like a loving mother dedicates herself entirely to caring for her children, enjoying that care without thinking of herself.

Communism is established in society naturally, of its own accord, when people reach the level of pure and unconditional love because it is only in a state of love that a person enjoys giving rather than receiving.

On the spiritual platform, a person sheds the desire for accumulation or the pursuit of personal gain. A person with high aspirations is like the riverbed or a healthy cell through which life-giving forces flow for the benefit of the whole organism. Communism emerges only when members of society are united by a common goal—to please God, treating everyone as part of Him. This state is , AWARENESS, super-consciousness. All other actions are, to a greater or lesser degree, egoistic and thus lead to suffering and disharmony. The more a person moves away from selflessness and higher relationships toward a consumerist attitude, focused on things that can be bought with money, the less sensitive they become to the needs of others. They start seeking ways to live off others, and thus, more legal regulations are needed to govern relationships between people and with the environment.

On the level of svarghiya (elevated human aspirations), relationships are governed by a code of honor, a sense of justice, conscience, and adherence to societal norms of morality. In the socialist system, which was based on noble relationships between people, human life and health were proclaimed the highest value. As a result, all media was directed toward improving relationships between people and strengthening the institution of the family and friendship among nations: “A person to a person is a friend, comrade, and brother!” “Perish yourself, but save your comrade!”

This gave a sense of security and confidence in the future. That’s why all Soviet films about the future were optimistic and joyful. During Soviet times, the government closely monitored that everything shown on screens and in all forms of art was aimed at improving human relationships. The main hero of all films and TV programs was the hardworking person. The government made famous people from various professions who honestly worked for the common good. Everyone knew: if you want to become famous, contribute to society! The heroes were labor heroes.

Just like in a theocentric society, Soviet media only spread good, positive news, following the ancient spiritual wisdom: “Bad news comes on its own, there’s no need to spread it!” Why should people know that someone killed someone else on the other side of the world or that some pop star divorced her husband? This doesn’t teach anything good. It’s better for people to know how others help each other and make the world a better place.

Humans are inherently social beings. In their lives, people tend to imitate what they see on screens and what is disseminated by the media. When the media constantly discusses divorces and infidelity, stable families become a rarity, and at the first sign of trouble in relationships, people think, “Everyone is getting divorced, so I will too—that’s normal!” However, when the media promotes good, positive news, and films teach the value of maintaining relationships and love, family problems and divorces become rare. The informational space created by the media and the arts serves as a tuning fork, aligning people’s consciousness to a specific wavelength of life.

This highlights the power of the media to shape societal norms and values. When the media focuses on negativity, it normalizes destructive behaviors. Conversely, by promoting stories of love, unity, and perseverance, the media can foster a culture where relationships are cherished and people are inspired to work through challenges rather than abandon them.

When people’s consciousness is focused on positive examples and optimism, they become conduits for positive changes in society. However, if their minds are fixated on negativity, they become channels for destructive tendencies. Singapore is perhaps the only place on the planet today where the government, as was the case in the Soviet Union, prohibits the dissemination of negative information in the media. It is no surprise that the level of interpersonal relationships, as well as the overall standard of living there, is among the highest in the world.

This approach reflects the profound impact that media and information have on societal health. By curating a positive informational environment, Singapore has cultivated a culture where people are more inclined toward harmony, collaboration, and social well-being, showing the potential power of media as a tool for societal development and happiness.

In spiritual cultures, people’s consciousness was centered on their immortal nature, with the highest value proclaimed as the realization of their connection with the Supreme. The most respected individuals were those who were the most selfless in their service to society, those who cultivated more elevated qualities, and those who embodied the purest, highest forms of love. The entire structure of society—education, politics, culture, and art—was aimed at fostering such individuals.

Similarly, in socialist societies, the highest value was the human being and the well-being of society. This was built on the celebration of the working person, the strengthening of the family institution, and the enhancement of relationships between individuals and nations. The focus was on creating a harmonious community where personal virtues and collective welfare were paramount, aligning the goals of both spiritual and social development.

In a consumer society, the primary value is material wealth, and success is measured by the ability to purchase whatever one desires. Those with the most money and sexual conquests become the most respected individuals. Celebrities are drawn from the entertainment industry—pop stars, sex icons, comedians, athletes, and movie actors. The focus shifts from personal virtues and collective well-being to the pursuit of personal gratification and status, often at the expense of deeper, meaningful connections with others.

In spiritual communities, rulers and officials—the administrators of society—are guided by saints; in socialist societies, it is the party that directs governance; and in consumer societies, politics is controlled by bankers.

Saints guide politicians in such a way that people follow the path of love; party workers direct society to uphold high ideals, morality, and ethics; while businessmen manage governments so that the entire society is governed solely by money.

In line with this, politicians create laws that either proclaim the authority of

-God,

-the people,

-or protect the power and interests of bankers.

A person governed by love submits to the Higher Laws of the Universe, which are reflected in the legislation of societies focused on spiritual development. A saint does not obey laws that contradict universal love—laws that permit abortions, pollution, environmental destruction, or the killing of animals. Even more so, a saint is not driven by selfish interests. Similarly, a person for whom honesty and good relationships with others are of utmost importance cannot be manipulated by money, even if they have not yet reached the level of pure love.

It is easy to manipulate people with money if they are focused on sex, material things, and are dependent on wealth—those who, for money, betray and break all laws and moral codes. The level of crime directly depends on the level of morality (!!!). Therefore, those who seek to control humanity through money promote a sociopathic, demonic principle in the media and politics: “Money is everything!” and “Money at any cost!” A person may be a scoundrel, a criminal, or a thief, but if they have money—they are respected! “Whoever has money is right,” and “The more money you have, the more respect you get, regardless of how you acquired it!”

As long as politicians adhere to spiritual or moral principles, they can guide and regulate business interests in a productive direction, ensuring that private interests do not conflict with those of society. However, when personal gain becomes the primary focus of politicians, society begins to be governed by financial elites, who, in pursuit of their own goals, deliberately lower the level of culture and education of the masses.

Even if people do not believe in God, they are not easily swayed by money when strong families, culture, and morality—preserved in national traditions—are firmly in place within society. Love is the energy that unites all parts of Creation. On the human level, the relationships of the inhabitants of the spiritual world—serving one another in selfless love—are manifested as mutual assistance. Mutual assistance is the most vivid characteristic of the human type of psyche. A country where trust between people and mutual help within society are highly valued is invincible. Therefore, the spiritual progress of individuals, the improvement of their relationships with others, and the elevation of their understanding of life and happiness are the foundation of a society’s prosperity and the key to each person achieving their spiritual purpose in life.

The essence of all spiritual teachings and the purpose of the institution of the family is to transform selfishness into love. Love is a focus on the well-being of others, whereas selfishness is a focus on one’s personal well-being. Spiritual progress is, therefore, the progress of relationships. Thus, if we truly consider ourselves believers, if we aim for spiritual growth, or even if we simply care about the well-being of society and our own happiness, we must reorient the entire system of culture, education, MEDIA, arts, and politics towards the development of relationships between people. All social institutions should be aligned in such a way that every person in the state can, over the course of their life, achieve spiritual perfection and reach the Kingdom of God.

Respectfully,
Alexander Evgenievich Usanin.

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