Transforming India

 

मित्राणि धन धान्यानि प्रजानां सम्मतानिव ।

जननी जन्म भूमिश्च स्वर्गादपि गरीयसी ॥

In other words - mother and motherland are superior even to heaven! These are not just words, but the purpose of life for many who love their motherland. However, there are many ways of expressing love and respect for the motherland and is manifested by various ways. That’s why we shouldn’t misread the lines or in a haste to come to any conclusions on certain views, otherwise it will create unnecessary confusions in society. India is a land of spirituality and undoubtedly, it has the power to enlighten the entire world by honoring all beliefs and thoughts.

Every Indian citizen cherishes a dream for the country which is directly or indirectly influenced by the policies of governments – the impact is positive when policies are synchronized and is negative when policies go wrong in fulfilling numerous such dreams. When citizens strive for a united common dream then the country achieves the unmatched greatness. A good leader can sense the pulses of common people and ensures government policies in synchronization with the common dreams. I’m not an exception and too living with a commoner’s dream to see our country amongst the league of accomplished countries with a universal knowledge society to lead the global order. It is certain that any changes in the government policies will also have an impact on our dreams and aspirations for the motherland. To have aspirations or dreams for the country should always be appreciated and the role of the policy makers is to convert such dreams into reality and develop policies after analyzing how such a policy may influence the livelihood of the citizens. Especially, many advanced countries have achieved their developmental goals but unfortunately most of them are entangled with unending conflicts causing uncertainties of the very existence of the human race. The root cause of such conflicts are the establishment of supremacy over another which is eventually taking a dangerous turn. Will it be wise to add another name into the league of those countries pursuing the falsified philosophy of superiority? In contrast, ancient Indian philosophy prescribes peaceful co-existence and respect for all creations when we chant “सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः सर्वे सन्तु निरामया, सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु मा कश्चिद् दुख भागभवेत। ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः’. It translates into ‘om, let all creatures be happy, may all be free from Illness. May all see what is auspicious, may no one suffer from illness. Om peace, peace, peace”. It’s, therefore, important to analyze and understand the changes happening around us from a larger perspective, rather than confining us within a narrow circle of conventional thoughts. India is currently undergoing a tremendous transformation but without any chaos, thanks to our strong foundation that prescribes prosperity with peace and honesty. Instead of analyzing the nitty-gritty of contradictory views, it’s important to be upright in expressing the individualistic viewpoints which don’t necessarily resonate with the propagandists. The year 2014 was no exception when we witnessed a paradigm shift in policies when people gave a massive mandate for a change and a new government was formed. Was it a mere political regime change or an ideological shift that was subdued over the years? What way it will define the future of India or the world? Whether we have achieved the desired change? These are the questions that may be lingering on every Indian. My next book will be an attempt to answer some of those questions! Till it is published, try to find your own answers.

Weeping Rose

22.02.2024

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