“Society does not go down because of
the activities of criminals but because of the inactivities of the good people.”
― Swami Vivekananda
It is wrong to underestimate the power
of a common man. In fact, the common man in India is very powerful. If he wants,
he can shake the systems and change the governments. If he has the will power,
he can fight against any individuals at the top. There are instances where the common man filed
cases against (Public Interest Litigation) top brass and put them behind the
bars.
Who
is a Common Man?
The meaning of common man in India is the
representation of an average Indian. He symbolizes more than one billion
Indians and their hopes and aspirations. The eminent cartoonist, R K Laxman
coined it. Indian films often associate with the common man to connect with
their audiences. They highlight the characters of heroes and heroines with the
common man. The viewers enjoy seeing the films as they get into the shoes of
their characters and feel that they fought against injustice.
Power
of Indian Media
Indian media is very powerful. It can
either make or break the governments. It highlights the injustice and
irregularities in the systems. In fact, press is the fourth pillar of
democracy. The Indian press is very strong where it exposed corruption in
higher places; booked the culprits; and brought down the governments. There is
an impression that the press gets sold out to some rich and influential
individuals in India. It is not correct totally. In fact, Indian media highlights seriously and
sincerely the challenges of the common man to connect with them to bring the
social change in India.
Indian democracy may not be as strong
as American democracy but it is reasonably strong to check irregularities and
corruption. That is the reason why India’s democracy survived many years when
democracy failed in some countries ending up with dictatorship.
India
Calls for Enlightened Leadership
“Whatever you do will be
insignificant, but it is very important that you do it.” ― Mahatma Gandhi
Bringing the change within the system
is not an easy task. It calls for lots of struggles and sacrifices. You must
fight the cause despite threats to your life. You must be passionate about the
people and persevere your goals to make things happen in the right direction.
Don’t blame the system. Take action to
bring it to the notice of the people. Mobilize their support. You will be
surprised about the outcomes. India is a country where Arvind Kejriwal became
the Chief Minister of Delhi and it shows the power of the common man.
When you want to bring the change in
the system, don’t look for recognition. In contrast, you must look for
satisfaction about the difference you make to the society. India needs enlightened citizens to ensure
enlightened leadership. It is possible only through the power of the common
man. Anna Hazare’s crusade against corruption is a reflection of common man in
India. Remember, the common man always wins if he is just and right. If all
educated Indians contribute their best, India will become a great country in
the world.
Be
the Change
“Be the change that you wish to see in
the world.” ― Mahatma Gandhi
When Flipkart tried to fool us, one
wise man stood up and taught them a lesson. One man can pull a huge mountain,
one ordinary man can defeat an entire government, one man can shut down a
billion dollar company. Yes, we are talking about the power of a common man –
the power in you[1]. The common man can teach lessons to mighty
individuals and institutions. He can change the world. One person who can
change the world is YOU. Hence, you must take initiative to correct the
irregularities and corruption in the system. Voice your views openly. Bring up
the challenges in the Indian system such as corruption and irregularities to
the forefront of the people. There are several rape incidents, atrocities on
women, gender discrimination, honor killings, terrorism, extortions, and
accidents that you can highlight to bring it to the notice of the people.
Pioneer the social causes and strive for global peace and prosperity. In this
way, you can bring the change in the society and the world. Strengthen your spine. Fight to the finish.
Take your battle to your logical end to build a better India and a better
world. Jai Hind!
“So long as millions live in hunger
and ignorance, I hold every person a traitor who, having been educated at their
expense, pays not the least heed to them”. ―Swami Vivekananda
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