Why does a society feels that its progress lies in downfall of others. Why People and society feels that progress for another will hinder their own progress?
This means that all the mathematical numbers, etc are static and constant. Then how did mathematics which we see evolve? Time. This is the factor which gives mathematics the form which we study. The original numbers are like purusha. Time led to the evolution of sequential mathematics which we studied.
The real answers to the questions of self-identity do not have a fixed form. The truth is to shape the collective experience life offers into a single relevant and poignant idea best reflective of its innate soul.