Before independence and 67
years after independence the question in title/heading (“Will Bharat Transform...?!?!”) would have come to
every Bharatiy's mind who thinks for betterment of Bharat. Irony is, people who
asked this question always waited for readymade answer from someone else than
being answer themselves (finding answer for this by themselves). To point at
someone is an easiest task, so, we continued the same from centuries. We never realized
that the seed, which withstand the flow (current) only become tree one day.
The people who condemn the
society/country, feel that they are good and the people around them (Family,
friends, relatives, their circles) are also good. But, only those whom they do
not know are the bad people. They are the one who are corrupt, immoral,
unethical, characterless, criminals and reason for the current situation of the
country. It is only because we know people around us, so, we feel only they are
good. When we take this thought deep to the roots, we come to know that
everyone feels the same thing that people they know are good, ethical, moral
and who have national thinking. In that case, out of every 100, 80 to 90 people
are good.
Then a question arise “what is the
reason for current state of the country? “
There are mainly 2 reasons
contributing to this.
One,
Exuberance and glorification
of evil and bad things (money and muscle power) by media, leaders and society
as a whole are causing the damage. Involvement of politicians and other social
leaders in corrupt acts and providing shelter to people who are involved in
such corrupt and criminal practices and those who have criminal cases lodged
against them in court of law. When the people who have to be the pathfinders
and ideals for the nation themselves show the way towards such crimes and set
an unethical examples, just for money and power then obviously the normal
citizens also get engaged into such activities. That is why it is said that
"The way king leads, so will the citizens follow".
Two,
When the general public also
believes that only through unethical ways they can make a standard living,
which is beyond the routine roti-kapada-makaan
(bread-cloth-shelter), a concept of happy Life, and get engaged into such
activities. That is where the society starts to perdition from its age old
values. It is when society's belief that there is no room for good becomes
strong . It is the start of the down-gradation (fall). People start
surrendering themselves to the idea that this is the way of Life and it is how
to live. In the current corrupt system this all is considered as common phenomenon.
The tendency of considering it quite natural is spreading as epidemic and
claiming thousands together each day. It's a dangerous move. How it is going to
change? Can we as a nation crack it down? Yes, this will and, we can.
This can be cracked down by
triangular effort
1.
If we say, the corruption,
fraud, day loot, rowdism has become rampant all over, so this country will not
change ever by seeing 2G Scam, Adarsh Ghotala, (Common) Wealth Loot, Coal-Gate,
Sun-in-law Land-in-unlaw, Bow force, communal riots then it will be like gabble
in deep sleep. Every Bharatiya should get up from the Kumbhakarna Sleep (deep sleep) and take charge of his social and
national duties and responsibilities and should work towards building a strong
nation. Everyone should leave their selfishness to the second third place in their
list of priority and Bharat should get 1st place on their list. When we demand
such commitment from all citizens, few would say that "Hello Sir, we
already practice it, but, will others join this?" In such ambiguity, we
should affirm ourselves strongly that "Let the whole world take its own way,
let them either join or not, (Today or tomorrow it will become obligatory for
them to join our side, let us have patience till then) I am not going to take
perdition from this decision/path". Such a strong will only will take us
and our nation to a different height. Then this itself will instigate others to
step into our footsteps.
As Sun rises in the west to
the people who get-up late in the morning, so is all the gifts of inventions,
discoveries and advancements of civilization are gifts from west for them. That
is why they compare Bharat with western countries and ask that “ever our
country will become like European countries? Will we ever compete against
America in technology? Will every our country gives tough competition to China?”
etc...
Before answering to this
question, we should be clear that each country has its own strong suits and trump
cards, so is our country. Technology and materialism is important for the
western world, for Bharat it is Spirituality. When routes of existence are
different for both the countries, there cannot be a competition. There can only
be co-operation. But, if we still try to compete or imitate then we cannot be pioneers.
Because, we moved the spirituality to a last place in our list of prosperity. We
failed to see the abundant contribution of Bharat to the world heritage in
spiritual aspects. We always admired west and felt pride in losing our identity
in western wind of materialism. We should correct our way of thinking first.
We should realize another
important aspect that the French Revolution, Russian Revolution, Italian
Revolution, German Revolution, American Independence did not happen in a day, or
with one person's sacrifice. It is the result of restless fight of united
nationalists. That is when these counties are standing with pride in the world.
These revolutions set an examples to our way. It doesn't mean bloodshed; it
means collective effort with one goal of betterment of Bharat in an ethical
way. Bharat should replace I/Me/Mine, and then it is possible.
2.
First of all we should come
out of corrupt, unethical, powerless, self-esteem less and coercive rule /
central government and choose strong and nationalist leaders and give them a chance
to form the government. A selfless/self-esteemed/benevolent leader and a strong
and willful cabinet (and government) can put this nation on a growth path. The
decisions taken and policies made by such nationalist leaders will take Bharat
to a new height and put it in the list of developed nations in short term of a decade
or so.
We may ask a question here that “how
we can achieve it?”.
We can achieve it by
remembering our national heroes who fought for our motherland and gave their
Life for it. Bring their Life stories, autobiographies in front of nation
especially youth. Honor such people publicly remember them in all public and government
ceremonies. Honor honest people and protect them. Admiration to these people
will encourage the youngsters to surrender for national cause and it will boost
the energy into young and youth to contribute their best for their motherland,
Maa Bharati. In future, this spring of self-esteem will become a grownup tree
of nationalism and protect our nation for a long term.
As per the discussion above,
if there are 80-90 people out of every 100 are good by nature, we should
understand that why they are taking an unethical and selfish road slowly. The
main reason is the surroundings, where most have already taken-up that road.
Many a times they are socially forced to take such path.
But, it is also true that
once they get to know that there is room for ethics and honesty in the society then
there is not much time required to return to the good/right path. It is governments’s
and society's responsibility to facilitate an atmosphere where they can lead an
ethical, sincere and self-esteemed Life.
Every citizen wants to
contribute to his country in one or the other way the leaders should know in
what way they can seek their help. If the prominence is given to good character
over money then the greed for money will reduce and that will provide a way to
build a better nation. It will ensure that the gap between government and
normal citizens reduce and they both will work hand in hand for the prosperity
of nation. This in turn will lead to overall development of nation.
A very good example of this from the
recent history is...
In 1965, when Shree Lal
Bahaddur Shastriji was Bharat's Prime Minister a war between Bharat and
Pakistan started in the border. In very short time Pakistan has reached the
loosing position. It asked America to intervene and ask Bharat to stop the war.
America asked Bharat (Shastriji) to stop the war, Shastriji did not agree. If
the war is not stopped immediately, America intimidated Bharat that they are
going to stop the export of wheat from America. But, Shastriji did not yield to
such pressure, instead he requested countrymen to support him and nation to
overcome bad situation.
He requested the citizens to
stop their extravaganza and un-necessary spending and asked people to observe
half day fasting (one time meal) on every Somavaar (Monday). He himself
initiated it from his office and home. He cut down his expenses. He got
overwhelming support from all over Bharat. In the mean time the wheat support(import)
from America also stopped. He gave his famous slogan "Jay Jawaan, Jay
Kisaan" to morally boost soldiers fighting in border and farmers to grow
more food grains to feed their fellow brothers and sisters. In the same war
Bharatiya army went till Lahore and captured it and hoisted a Tiranga there.
Don't turn your face after reading
it, by saying "That period was different and current time is different, it
will not work now". Even today, there are such self-esteemed, great-heart,
brave-heart and good character troops (crores together people) available in
whose blood the nationalist under-current exists. We just need someone who can
put a lamp (bulb) there and light it. The tasks which cannot be accomplished
through many policies and laws can be accomplished successfully by a
self-esteemed leader and government. Shastriji's action is a perfect example to
this.
3.
After all this there will be
few people left out, who are not corrected by either of the above mentioned
efforts, for them we need law. We do not need to frame anymore new laws to
correct them or to bring them under law, we just need to strengthen and tighten
the existing laws and implement them strictly. The cases pending in court of
law should be executed in short span and punishment to culprits also should
happen. Good and honest people should be saved. This will restore the citizen's
lost faith in law.
This all is fine. But, it is
not an easy task, which can be accomplished by one person or in one day. Just
with showing concern or with lost hopes we cannot achieve anything. We all
should join hands and strive together, wherever we are, however we can, till we
achieve what we want. Remember, it is an endless journey. There is no room to
rest. Rest is required to those who are working forcefully. But, when it
becomes passion and a Lifetime goal then you yourself would say that you do not
need rest. Only with restless and honest efforts we could see a ray of hope. Cordial
wishes to all those who are waiting for a rise of such a new Sun in 2014 in
Bharat.
Jay Hind!
-- K. Kalyan
Good one Kalyan
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