Equality Is Your Birthright: No Need for Policies When Balance Comes From Within

We often talk about equality as if it’s something that governments or laws can give us. While external policies are important, true equality is much deeper than that. It’s something we’re born with, woven into our very being. The real journey to equality starts inside us, long before we seek it in the world around us. Before we can expect fairness and balance from others, we need to give it to ourselves—starting by embracing both our feminine and masculine sides.

The Misunderstanding Around External Equality

Many of us turn to governments, institutions, or social rules to enforce equality, hoping they can create fairness. While these structures are essential, they can only go so far. No law or policy can truly create equality if we don’t first recognize it within ourselves. These external solutions often just deal with the symptoms, not the root issue.

Equality isn’t something we get from the outside. It’s a birthright that we carry within us. From the moment we are born, we have the potential to love, be strong, feel compassion, think logically, and be creative—no matter what gender we are. But society tells us early on that certain traits belong to men or women, and we start suppressing parts of who we are to fit into these roles.

Balancing the Feminine and Masculine Within

Every person has both feminine and masculine qualities, and these traits should be seen as complementary, not in competition.

Feminine traits include things like empathy, intuition, nurturing, and creativity. Masculine traits are often associated with strength, assertiveness, logic, and independence. The problem arises when we feel like we have to favor one over the other. Men might feel pressured to hide their emotions or vulnerability, while women might downplay their ambition or strength to fit societal expectations.

When we ignore or suppress one part of ourselves, it creates imbalance. This leads to personal frustration, disconnection, and a constant need for validation from others. But when we embrace and give equal attention to both our feminine and masculine sides, we feel more complete. This internal balance is what leads to true equality—not just in ourselves but in society as a whole.

Internal Equality: Changing the World from the Inside Out

Real equality starts inside. When we nurture a balance between our feminine and masculine traits, we begin to feel more whole, confident, and empowered. We no longer look to others to validate our worth or tell us how we should be. Instead, we live from a place of inner strength and balance.

When we honor both our vulnerability and our assertiveness, we create space for every part of who we are. This balance allows us to accept others more fully, creating a ripple effect that spreads understanding and compassion through society. When we are living in this balance, we don’t need laws to tell us to respect each other—we do it naturally.

Letting Go of External Rules

Imagine a world where every person has found this inner balance. People would be comfortable expressing both their caring and assertive sides, their emotions and their logic. In that world, equality wouldn’t need to be enforced by laws. People would naturally respect and appreciate each other’s differences.

We wouldn’t need to fight for gender equality because the terms “masculine” and “feminine” wouldn’t limit anyone. Men and women alike would feel free to be themselves, follow their passions, and build relationships based on mutual respect.

Laws and policies are necessary when society is fractured—when people still feel like their rights need protection. But when we achieve internal equality, we understand that we are all born equal. We don’t need protection because we are living our truth.

Conclusion: Indians Should Embrace Their Ancient Heritage of Equality

The teachings of Ardhanarishvara remind us that the quest for equality is not something new or foreign to Indian culture. It is a deeply rooted concept, celebrated in our scriptures for millennia. Indians, especially, should recognize and embrace this ancient wisdom. Instead of looking solely to modern laws to define equality, we should remember that our own heritage teaches us that true equality begins within.

Ardhanarishvara’s timeless symbolism serves as a powerful reminder: We all possess both feminine and masculine qualities, and by giving equal importance to both, we can find balance, fulfillment, and true equality—not just for ourselves but for society as a whole.