A young man recently ended his life, reportedly due to relentless harassment by his estranged wife and her family. This devastating event exposes the darker side of legal systems and societal frameworks, where justice often becomes a weapon of exploitation in the hands of those with malicious intent.

In this case, the legal system—intended to protect and provide justice—was allegedly weaponized against the man, pushing him to the brink of despair. Confronted with constant harassment, he tragically chose to end his life rather than endure the unyielding psychological torment inflicted upon him each day. This tragedy raises critical questions about the efficacy and fairness of systems when misused by individuals with selfish motives.

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙋𝙨𝙮𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮
While humanity has made remarkable strides in designing systematic frameworks—whether in governance, technology, or communication—their success and outcomes depend entirely on the mindset of the individuals who operate them. A robust system, when combined with distorted, insensitive, and self-serving human behavior, becomes a dangerously lethal force. This creates a paradox where great laws, instead of fostering justice, often result in lawlessness.

Historically, even so-called “uncivilized” societies exhibited certain human sensitivities despite their crude lifestyles. In contrast, modern systems, while offering convenience and efficiency, often fail to address the deeper issues of human psychology. This neglect has fueled a rise in selfishness, insensitivity, and exploitation, cleverly disguised under the veneer of progress and modernity.

𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙇𝙖𝙬𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚
The young man’s case highlights the misuse of laws that were meant to protect. While some use these laws to evade responsibilities—such as men shirking their duties toward innocent spouses—others manipulate them for personal gain, as alleged in this instance. This misuse reflects a broader societal failure, where the judiciary, lawmakers, and enforcers are influenced by the same flawed value systems that allow such injustices to persist.

Blaming the judiciary alone is insufficient. The root of the issue lies in a value system that unconsciously approves and perpetuates such behavior. Ancient principles—whether from Hindu Dharma Shastras, Greek philosophy, or Roman traditions—emphasized core human values like justice, moderation, wisdom, and courage. Today, these principles are often overshadowed by materialism, selfishness, and unchecked ambition.

𝘼 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙜𝙢 𝙎𝙝𝙞𝙛𝙩
To prevent tragedies like this, society must undergo a profound shift in mindset, embracing “Human-Centric Systems” where Laws and frameworks must be designed and implemented with a focus on empathy and fairness, prioritizing the well-being of all individuals at the forefront.

The young man’s untimely death serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for change. Until society prioritizes fairness, empathy, and justice over selfish exploitation, innocent lives will continue to be lost. The question remains:
𝘈𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘲𝘶𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘢 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝘶𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘴 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺?

– Govinda Das (ISKCON Member)