Ye Jo Desh Hai Tera...!

On that day, it was vote counting day / election results declaration day, in 3 states of India. We being politically interested were eagerly waiting for the final results in a roadside canteen. We were all watching the results telecast there. Along with watching results, we were discussing about many bothering topics in the country.

Nitin initiated it by saying, “Maga (Friends), even this time my party is going to win with thumping majority in 2 states and in 3rd one we will be in a position to form the government with small party’s support.” in teasing voice.

Somesh said bluntly “Hey Nitin, could you keep quiet, I know you and your party how you win elections, Hey Sachin tell him da, what happened in your ward, just before a day of voting”.

Sachin said assertively, “Do you think Nitin doesn’t know all this?”

Nitin interferes in between just cutting Sachin’s explanation “I know, I know..., this is how the elections happen in India... and what is wrong in it? No party is exception to this trend, Okay...!”

Abhilash said, “Leave it man, nothing is going to change here in India, unless there is 100% literacy in India. Only then people would understand the importance of their vote. Otherwise it is just an opportunity to make free money. Who will lose it?”

Joseph said, laughingly, “Of course, there is no guarantee that they will fulfil any promises they make during canvas, at least this way voter tries to utilise it to his favour. It is not education, it is all about values and ethics and national feeling”

Sadiq, “When there is drowning poverty and killing inflation, how many think of values and stick to them?”

Sachin said, “Maga, it seems Prabhu came, I am well versed with his old Dakota two wheeler’s scream(sound)... he is still not leaving it, sentimental fool.”

In the mean time, Nitin, told in jumping joy, “Yes, again we got majority! Hip... hip... Hurry...!”

Everybody was in deep silence with loads of disappointment.

Prabhu entered with face full of smile... “What happened guys, so silent? I am sorry for being late... My 2 wheeler stopped running near Dhyananjaneya temple up. Then I had to pull it up to the top by walking....” took a sigh and asked “What happened? All of you are so silent? what is the result of counting?”

“As expected, our party one majority” Nitin said.

“We should blame people, not the party, still they voted for money and on time favor, I feel why did I take birth in this country?” Somesh said with angry.

Prabhu said “I told you guys that none of the current parties are worthy to contest elections. We need a change and it is possible only through nationwide movement against current system. For that we need to bring public awareness.”  Took a pause “I called you to participate and support the movement last year when it was lead by a non political social movement. No one did  listen to my call”

Again the topic cached heat that what should be corrected first? Someone pointed out, education, some other said, corrupt system, and then someone said population growth, Political system, Poverty, cast-ism, etc...It went on.  Each one of them emphasized on their own point and said first we should correct what they say. For them unless that section/area is addressed nothing is going to change.

This is the same trend all over the country. Everyone keeps blaming one or other national/social issue for the current worst situation in the country. By saying so, we pass on the responsibility and initiation to others. Same point is depicted in the below graph.

In the above graph we can see that each arrow in circle depicts one major issue our nation . Of course, these are just few handpicked one, but, in reality there are more haunting issues contributing to current situation than the one mentioned above. It is irony that we all are clear at least about issues prevailing in this country since independence or even before that, but, hardly any action is being taken to correct them. The youth of any decade, always tried to find their own comfort zone than taking a collective step in changing it. India being one of the youngest countries (a country having more youths than any other country) is suffering with same issues for more than half a century. It shows that how much concerned we are about our nation. Now, let us not consider it as our fate, let us receive it as an opportunity. Be proud that we are chosen by time and destiny to take actions.

We give our Life for people around us. People like, father, mother, brother, sister, spouse, children, friends, who gave birth, took care of our education and well being and who gave company in all our good and bad times. But, what about our mother land (Maa Bharati)? Is she nothing for us? She gave food, air, water, land, forest, water, natural resources, everything on earth we are enjoying at this moment is her bellowed gift from her children. But, then, whether her contribution and existence in our Life does make any difference? No, she is just a piece of land for most of us. 

It is sad that most of us only know pointing out the issues but, not taking part into improving it. Is our culture has become to be silent on all the issues and take our own safe shelter or safe way out? Even our family, society, environment teaches us not to engage in such things but, is that the right approach? We need to think over it by giving utmost importance.

Remember when we leave our body, none of our pleasures, happy moments, belongings, relationships, friendships come along with us. It is how much we gave back to society and what good we did to the society/nation counts. Of course, it is not going to be a smooth walk but, how much we walk counts a lot. If not race then at least should participate in relay race.

When any one says about taking initiative and making a right move, so many questions will arise. What to do? Which issue to choose? How we can contribute in eradicating it? How we can influence the society to take right direction? etc...

For that, first of all we need a deep national feeling, national pride (patriotism) and national development should be in the center and everyone should be working towards it than just blaming (anybody can do this)without initiating or participating in any constructive solution.

The first graph depicts passing on the problem or identifying the area of problem. It cannot give any solution to our problems, where as the second graph depicts working towards the central and common goal. That is building a powerful and developed nation than taking rounds in vicious circle of problems without any action.

A question arises what should be our contribution then? We need to start from wherever we are and the sector/area we feel requires the change than passing it on to others.  It needs dedication in all aspects, as said, time, money and service/labor.

Take any area like active politics, inactive politics like voter registration, voting awareness, debating national issues in public or groups, teaching economically deprived, environment awareness, global warming, corruption, etc... It can be anything of your interest. There is even no limit in number for selection of area you choose. But, we should cultivate the habit of giving back to society. It should not be for a day or for a month or for a year. Rather it should be forever. We should stop thinking that our part is over by giving a small/big donation to an NGO or any other organisation or religious trust. Money is required but, if everyone starts just giving money and thinks their social responsibility is over, then it is not right. We do need to put our labor time and actual selfless service.  

Along with above points we need to start out of box thinking. We are brought up in a secure and sure society and we are exposed to the path walked by many others and achieved success in the past. We need to come out of just getting satisfaction with Roti-Kapada-Makan-Education-Enough Bank balance. If we stop here even then it is fine. It is worst when, we start multiplying it. 99% of our generation is engaged only into such things, which can be minimized. Otherwise, there is no value for such a beautiful gift called Life.

Secondly, we need confidence  to succeed and Intention of doing some good to society is required from bottom of our heart. This attachment and concern will make success a sure phenomena. So, in the same way when attachment to serve nation turns into passion then there is no scarcity or no hurdles. We do hundred things, manage or buy some time out of available time for anything of our interest. Spend most of such valuable time carelessly and in fulfilling never satisfying conscience’s wishes and desires (could be material or immaterial). 

Third one is continuity. Many of us start many ideas with colorful beginning and stop just after few steps again blaming society as a whole, or for not getting required support, people not understanding your cause, etc... This is where the real exam is. Let people do not support, let them laugh, let them stop us, but, small or big step, we should keep going.  It might look blind walk for some time but, when we cross it, we find a new world, in fact, we find new we/us. From there we gain courage to walk an extra mile in the areas where we like to contribute/serve the society. Where we feared a lot in the beginning.

One import factor that could stop you here from going ahead or put hurdles on each step, I feel it is a menace for our country. People might ask you what we are doing. Why we are doing it? What we are going to gain out of it? When we read your mind in front of them, some of them appreciate it and few may annoy it. 

There will be another section of people neither they buy your idea nor reject it. To them they are the right persons and their decisions and way of thinking and way of living is perfect. When they see something or someone is going different from their way and find it a positive (gaining public interest), then knowingly or unknowingly they start feeling jealous about us. They will turn to be the biggest critic of us. And they start finding faults in us, so that they can prove that we are no way different from the rest (them) or they want to teach us a lesson that “you correct yourself first and then teach others or check your past or surrounding or your character”. By all these means they try to kill our enthusiasm, motivation, confidence, will power and show our efforts useless and waste of time.

This trend is spreading like an epidemic. This trend is stopping us from mingling and forming a group of like minded people for a common social/national cause. It is boosting the ideology where neither you are good nor I am. So, none of us can do anything good. Answer to this cannot be a quick one. We should have strong control on our character and behavior in all walks of Life and should keep walking towards the same goal facing all types of challenges, time will answer everything.

In this self centered world, it is hard to digest that anyone can do good beyond his/her immediate circle. Yes, Of course, It is up hill to walk, but, nothing/none stopped us getting inspiration from Tenzing Norgay and Edmond Hilary, who challenged the Gouri Shankar Parwat (The Mount Everest) and returned successfully.  

We the Youth of India, let us learn lessons from the past, face challenges of the present, let us take oath for the better future for generations to come. Chose the areas you want to contribute and make a difference and do your bit to Maa Bharati. 

                                            Tujhe Hai Pukaraa…!

Together We Can and We Will!

Jay Hind! Vande Mataram!

-- K. Kalyan