“There can be no prestige without
mystery, for familiarity breeds contempt.” ―Charles de Gaulle
It is observed that many Indians rise
rapidly in foreign countries rather than in India. It is also observed that we
take the high achievers at home for granted and elevate the achievers from
overseas greatly. Let us discuss this topic.
Swami Vivekananda hit limelight after
he delivered his famous speech at World Religious Conference, Chicago. He
became a hero for many Indians. He was a great hero before delivering his
speech. But he was not recognized until then. Why do Indians have such mindset?
Is returning from abroad after being recognized by foreigners the only
yardstick to measure the greatness of a person? Don’t we have our own
yardsticks to measure the greatness of such personalities?
We often take people for granted at
home. Children take their parents granted at home. Students take their
educators for granted in educational institutions. They realize later when then
they miss their parents and educators forever. Why is it so? Does familiarity
breed contempt? It is a fact that we
don’t respect the people who are with us. In contrast, we crave for people who
are far away from us. It is like searching for stones leaving gems at home.
Most Indians flourished after they
left India. Why cannot they flourish in India? Is something wrong with Indian
system? Indian system is bureaucratic with socio-economic disparities. People
are divided on caste, community, religious and regional lines. At times, we
respect leaders based on their communities which is not healthy sign for our
growth and development. There is politicization of every system including
educational institutions in India. Fortunately, it has not reached to armed
forces.
Indians must start judging people
based on their performance rather than on their communities. It helps identify
the right talent, unlock and grow in India. Additionally, respect the people
and talent when they are with us. Remember, you don’t realize the importance of
spanner until you lose it.
“Familiarity breeds contempt.” ― Aesop
(c. 620-564 B.C.)
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