“Great minds discuss ideas,
average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people” ―Eleanor Roosevelt
Everyday I go to gym and
return home by walk which takes an hour. I do workout for an hour to keep
myself physically fit and active. I have accepted fitness challenge―Hum Fit Toh
India Fit to inspire youth. I read English newspaper in gym everyday and talk
to at least one person everyday either to share my knowledge or to understand
the latest developments from multiple perspectives. One day I observed a young
man with a beard and a fire in his belly who was boxing aggressively. I found
something interesting in him. Hence, I went to him and introduced myself and
had a brief conversation with him. I found him with innovative ideas and
insights. His ideas are thought-provoking and inspiring. He is an unconventional
and out-of-the-box thinker. He is fearless and outspoken. Next day, I initiated
conversation with him and the topic went to corruption and political scenario
in India. I enjoyed his conversation and decided to write about the prevailing Indian
political leaders and the so-called spiritual and religious gurus.
One of the easiest and effective
methods to strike rich in India is to become a politician or a religious guru.
The politicians become successful quickly when they play religious, regional,
linguistic, caste and community cards in India. They instigate people by
playing several cards to get votes and grab political power. Once they grab
political power, they bring their kith and kin and promote them. The media is
ready to support them to ensure their survival and gain some benefits. In this
process, it is the people who get cheated at the end.
Another easy and respected
way of earning money in India is to become a religious guru or a spiritual
guru. Currently people have lots of conflicts and challenges. These religious
gurus with unique attires and brands exploit people’s challenges. At times the
rich politicians also approach them with their wishes and issues. Some of the
religious gurus have connections with the top political brass. So they easily
get lands and other benefits to start their trusts and bodies. So becoming a
religious guru gives credibility, visibility and above all, sanctity. Indian
media also supports such gurus to enhance their TRP ratings to ensure their
survival.
We also find a category of unknown
people who kick up controversies on religion, caste, region and community to hit
the limelight. When they are questioned, they quickly retreat. They are very
happy because they are noticed by the people although for wrong reasons. This
is another way of getting noticed quickly
to brand and market themselves. Unfortunately, such people have only
visibility but no credibility and sanctity.
India is a country with a
huge population with innumerable challenges and complexities. The political
leaders and spiritual leaders exploit the emotions and the sentiments of the
people to build their brands and market themselves. Their end is to mint money
although they preach that their ends are to bring peace and prosperity in the
society.
Change
Must Start Within You!
“A small body of determined
spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of
history.” ― Mohandas K. Gandhi
When compared between a
politician and a religious guru, the latter has better opportunities because s/he
enjoys sanctity with material wealth. Hence, Indians must be careful with these
two categories―political leaders and so-called spiritual and religious gurus
who are experts in branding and marketing rather than addressing the people’s issues.
The change must start within
the people. When people understand the hidden motives behind these politicians,
they will reject them outright. It is unfortunate that even the educated people
are often carried away by caste and community aspects. It is time we brought
the change in the society to build a strong and prosperous India. Jai Hind!
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