A Mythological Perspective on GST Reffer – Indian Mythology
The GST reform itself is not directly connected to Indian mythology, since it’s a modern tax policy.
Introduction
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is once again undergoing a major change in 2025. Starting September 22, 2025, the government has announced that GST will now operate under just two tax slabs, replacing the earlier multiple-tier system. This move is expected to make taxation simpler and bring relief to consumers, as many goods and services will become cheaper.
What Has Changed in the New GST Rule 2025?
Previously, GST had four major slabs — 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28% — along with exemptions on certain essential goods. Under the new reform, the system has been simplified into:
- Lower Slab (8%) – covering essential and mass-consumption items.
- Higher Slab (16%) – applied to non-essential, luxury, and sin goods.
This two-slab structure reduces complexity for businesses and makes billing and compliance easier
Balancing of Scales – Goddess Lakshmi (Wealth & Prosperity)
In mythology, Goddess Lakshmi represents wealth, fairness, and balance in society. Just as she blesses households with prosperity, the two-slab GST system is aimed at balancing wealth by making essentials affordable for everyone while taxing luxuries at a higher rate
Why This Change Was Made
The government’s decision was based on:
- Simplification: Businesses, especially small traders, faced difficulty with multiple slabs.
- Boosting Consumption: Lowering tax rates on essentials is expected to increase demand.
- Transparency: A two-tier system is easier for consumers to understand.
- Economic Growth: Cheaper goods may encourage spending and boost the retail sector
Justice of Lord Yama (Fairness in Karma)
Lord Yama, the god of justice, is known for ensuring that every being receives results according to their deeds. Similarly, the new GST slabs reflect fairness:
- Essentials for daily living are placed in the lower tax slab (like rewarding good deeds).
- Luxuries and indulgences fall into the higher slab (like the heavier karmic consequences).
How It Will Affect Consumers
From September 22, 2025, you can expect:
- Cheaper Daily Essentials: Items like packaged food, kitchen items, footwear, and household goods will see price drops.
- Moderate Pricing on Luxury Goods: High-end electronics, cars, and luxury products will fall under the 16% slab, which is still lower than the earlier 28% rate.
- More Savings: With fewer slabs and reduced rates, the overall tax burden on consumers will reduce.
Lord Vishnu – Restorer of Order
In many stories, Lord Vishnu restores cosmic order whenever chaos takes over. The older GST system with 4+ slabs often created confusion, like the imbalance of the universe. By simplifying GST into just two slabs, it mirrors Vishnu’s role in restoring balance and order.
Impact on Businesses
- Simplified Compliance: Less confusion on applicable tax rates.
- Lower Costs: Manufacturers and retailers may pass benefits to end consumers.
- Boost for SMEs: Small and medium businesses will find GST filing much easier.
Chanakya’s Arthashastra – Practical Governance
While not mythology, Chanakya (Kautilya) is often regarded in Indian tradition as a sage-like figure. In his Arthashastra, he emphasized that taxes should be simple, fair, and not burden common citizens — very much in line with this GST reform.
While the New GST Rule 2025 is a modern economic decision, its spirit of balance, fairness, and simplification finds echoes in Indian mythology:
✨ In short: The New GST Rule 2025 not only simplifies taxation but also resonates with the age-old Indian values of balance, justice, and prosperity found in mythology.
Conclusion
The New GST Rule 2025 is a landmark step towards tax simplification in India. With just two slabs — 8% and 16% — the system is set to become more transparent and consumer-friendly. Starting September 22, 2025, expect reduced prices on essential goods and more predictable pricing overall.
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