In today’s selfish world, it is worth relooking at our
traditional family value system to see if the same can be adopted while
maintaining the status quo of nuclear families. This system and its values have
passed through generations, time tested and still is the longest surviving
institution in India. Simply put, encourage individuality with sense of pride
and collectivism.
Independent
individual
We all
are born dependants and the first two decades are spent to become independent,
during this period we are helped by our parents, siblings, neighbours, friends
and teachers, but for their contributions and of course our own efforts we
could still end up a dependant.
The
values of Love, loyalty, integrity, support and sharing are inculcated during
this period and this should lead you to be self-respecting person and bond
strongly with them for ever.
Intradependent
family
The individual
who has now become independent assumes responsibilities and charts the growth
plan of his own, pursues his passion, starts working or does business thus develops
his own circle of influence and gets busy in achieving his own goals but will
always find time, respect and care for all those who helped him become independent,
what goes around does come back. All within each circle standby each other in
both highs and lows. Bond grows.
Interdependent
society
This
individual and the rest of his now increased circle of influence do not live isolated
lives in a cocoon but have around them relatives, communities and associations,
living in various neighbourhoods, which is a part of a city, a state and a
nation. Now each of these groups are a part of a whole and not a whole in
themselves as their own growth is dependent on the growth of the other group
too, for an inclusive growth to reap economic, social and secured dividends.
Each part must play its role to ensure the support within and outside as well.
Synergy
then becomes the engine of world growth
Everyone
thus considers himself a contributor as well as a beneficiary part of his family.
The families, the neighbourhoods, the states and the nations then look at the
world similarly for a sustainable, inclusive, peaceful and prosperous world is
the “funda”. The world leaders as heads of their nation also take a similar top
down approach till last nation in line is also a beneficiary is the theory “world
is one family” known as,” vasudhaiva kutumbakam” in Hindi.
All different individuals can then lead their lives as per
their choice, as long they respect and have consideration for others with a common
approach to build a support system within each family and cooperate similarly
with other families for a collective wisdom. The nations in turn also work on
the principle of compassion, equity & cooperation for an inclusive growth.
Atmanirbhar, antyodaya and vasudhaiv kutumbakam means become self-reliant
to achieve growth for all unto the last man in line, act local think global
approach to make “world is one family” a reality. Is this possible without initiating
the following changes is a candid question?
ü
Communicating these utopian ideals to all and
get them on one platform.
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Changes in education system with community and
national service.
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Population control measure, demographic balance
and uniform civil code.
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Reservation for low-income groups and women
only.
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National health, security and education
benefits for all.
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Political, judicial, economic and social
reforms to minimise corruption.
With hostile
neighbours, enemies within, religious divide, regional aspirants, corrupt politicians,
selfish Janata, poverty and resource crunch, is it possible to get legislative approvals?
Thus the shared values as above may not get consensus of all but any understanding
of these values at the least can develop more self-esteemed individuals who are
consciously aware of their responsibilities, respect each other’s ways of lives,
understand the need of mutual cooperation for their own benefit and the
collective growth.
More value
based self-respecting individuals is the need of the hour for a change in mindset.
Satish Shitut
Jai
Bharat
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