Internal Balance: The Soul of the Judiciary

The meaning of justice lies not only in the letter of the law, but also in the character, conscience and consciousness of the judge

Ashad 25, 2082

Gopal Lamichhane

Internal Balance: The Soul of the Judiciary

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Soft skills are very important for enhancing efficiency and professional effectiveness in any profession. It enhances the efficiency of court and judge by maintaining the balance of body, mind and spirit or consciousness. By balancing the body, mind and soul, it helps to increase the public trust towards the court and to make judicial work more effective.

Health of the body, stability of the mind and wisdom of the soul or consciousness produce fairness and moral sense in the judge. Faith in justice increases if facts and evidence analysis, judicial thinking, problem solving skills and emotional intelligence are used effectively for fair decisions.

It is the balance of soul or consciousness that gives a judge the power to make wise decisions, act fearlessly and introspect. On this basis, the society has created a popular belief that 'the court is the temple' and 'the judge is the priest'.

When you utter the word court, the image of a holy, fair and reliable institution comes to mind. Thoughts and feelings arise, this is a place where the light of faith and belief that the milk of the milk and the water of the water is separated. This is also the reason why the society gives high respect and trust to the judiciary and judges. 

The true religion of a judge is not to be influenced by his personal interest, ego and pride while giving justice. The process of justice does not depend only on legal arguments and evidence, it also includes values ​​such as propriety, morality, rationality, consistency, religion, equality and fairness. 

In ancient times, a wise judge was respected by the society as the 'god of justice'. Due to the respect of the people, he became arrogant and arrogant and started to abandon the practice of giving fair justice, the respect blinded him. One day, when he did not understand the pain of an old woman, he had a dream where the monk said, "You are not a god, but a Karma yogi." If you don't let go of ego and pride, the mind becomes restless, the body gets tired and the soul becomes a liar.' Then he gave up ego and pride and looked at everyone equally and started giving justice with compassion and conscience. 

This story also shows the power of a judge to overcome ego and pride with the balance of body, mind and soul. The meaning of justice is not only in the letter of the law, but also in the character, conscience and consciousness of the judge. 

In order to maintain judicial independence and impartiality, a balance of body, mind and spirit or consciousness is mandatory in a judge. Just as the scales show the correct weight only when they are in balance, in the same way the discipline of the judge's body, the stability of the mind and the balance of the soul or consciousness are maintained, only then is justice fair and reliable. 

Judiciary is not an ordinary institution, it is also a meeting point of law, ethics and conscience. Considering the court as a 'temple', if the judge suffers from ego and pride and considers himself as a 'god', his mind will be disturbed and the possibility and risk of bias and injustice in the decision will increase.

As a result, the balance of body, mind and spirit of the judge is disturbed. The sanctity of justice is tarnished, the decisions made by judges are questioned. And it is difficult to preserve the sanctity and dignity of the court. If the judge blocks jurisprudential development, he also loses the privilege of being a prudent judge. 

The internal balance of judges is the lifeblood of the judiciary, which gives life to the core spirit of the Constitution. The central reason why society holds judges in high esteem is their impartiality, independence and moral courage in their judgments. Spiritual balance is the essence of moral fortitude and fearlessness, which helps deliver justice free from external pressure, political influence and selfishness. Although the principle of separation of powers helps to maintain institutional independence, true impartiality is impossible without the internal balance of judges.

Judge's physical health and energy are the first basis of judicial work. Physical balance is considered important in this. Balance of mind is very important in administration of justice. A judge should be free from bias, urge or emotional conflict to give an impartial decision. Mental balance helps to clearly understand legal facts, analyze them and reach logical conclusions. 

If the mind becomes unstable, there may be error in judgment. A situation where a judge can make a judicious decision free from external pressure is possible through mental clarity. According to the belief that 'the eyes of justice are closed, but the mind should be open and fair', peace and stability of mind is the basis of judicial independence. Mental balance makes the judicial process credible and strengthens the public's faith. The dignity and weight of the court is maintained only by the balanced mind of the judge.

Humans have a soul or consciousness. Atma or consciousness refers to man's inner being, vitality and self-realization. It is an abstract and eternal entity, distinct from body and mind, which gives meaning to life. Balance of soul or consciousness is very important in human life. The soul is the source of conscience, compassion and morality, which prompts right decisions. A balance of body, mind and consciousness is essential in a judge, which helps them understand the law in a humane manner. A balance of consciousness makes fair and fearless judgment possible. A judge's physical health (hard work), mental stability (fair conscience) and spiritual wisdom (moral courage) only increase confidence in the judiciary. 

A healthy body increases mental clarity and decision-making ability, which helps to focus on one's fair responsibilities for a long time and the dignity of the court. Balance of mind helps to make rational decisions free from prejudice and emotional conflicts. Meditation and meditation increase mental stability, which strengthens judgmental independence and confidence. A balance of soul or consciousness instills moral conscience and compassion, which enables the judge to make bold and fair judgments. Only with the balance of these three aspects, public faith, public trust and the dignity of the court can be maintained in the justice system.

The balance of the judge's body, mind and soul (consciousness) is the basic foundation of a justice system that is fair, prudent and builds public trust. Rajas (activity and excitement) and Tamas (ignorance and anger) qualities affect judgment, so attention should be paid to things like diet, exercise, rest and sleep. If the body is healthy, long-term pressure can be tolerated, if the mind is stable, free from emotional conflicts, rational decisions are possible, and if it becomes the center of the soul, conscience and morality, it is protected from external influences and prejudice. 

Yoga, regular exercise, digestible and nutritious diet and adequate sleep are essential to stay physically healthy. Meditation, meditation and mindfulness practices reduce stress and focus and calm the mind. When judges consider themselves not 'gods' but 'servants of justice' and give up ego and selfishness, then they become impartial and spiritually empowered. The three-combination of the judge (body, mind and soul) is the true basis of justice, which makes the court a 'temple of justice' and gives the judge the same respect as a 'god'. 

Gopal

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