Change Thyself for the change you want to see in the world...

Who wants to bring the change????

Everyone!!!

Who wants to change???

No one!!

A very peculiar situation which is seen in the modern society from time to time. People in the country or the world at large always seem to crib for one or the other thing. They want the system to change. They want that everything should be in place, be disciplined and be as per the rules. They want no crowd anywhere. They want the police to come on time. They want the traffic to be reduced. People want the antisocial elements to be eradicated. They want drugs to be eliminated. They want everything in a picture perfect way. They want corruption to end. They want black money to be brought back…

But anyone of the general public, if asked, what they are doing for it, will reply, “Why should I do something for an issue? There are specialized departments, NGO’s, ministers etc for the same? What effect will I be producing even if I start a change?” the answer, “IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE BIGGER CHANGES IN SOCIETY, WE NEED TO ACCOMMODATE SMALL CHANGES IN OUR OWN LIFESTYLE.”

Take the example of “Swachh Bharat” Campaign. When this campaign was launched, people seemed to be so enthusiastic about it. A million of pics were uploaded over social media with broom in hand and people sweeping the localities. But for once, think, about the use of sweeping the street if someone from the family or friend circle throw garbage at the street every morning or late at night.

People want change no doubt. But how many of us have tried something for that change. Are we not the ones, who try to bribe the traffic police who challans us for over speeding or not wearing a helmet, or are we not the ones, who try to lure the government employee by additional benefits to move up our pending file. Or do we not try to bribe people in our general lives to do our work. The point is, these small evils find itself hidden in the bigger darkness which prevail on the mind of the modern man. Many of propagate and support freedom of speech, but when someone in the country speaks something which might be opposed to our view on the same issue, a debate is born on who is right and who is wrong.

One thing must be understood very clearly, that in order to change, we must interact, and that interaction must be at personal level, at the lowest level, the level of a single individual. Before passing any remark on any human we should be sensible enough to know that it is not the socially acceptable to comment on someone based on any pre conceived notion. To debate something is sensible, but to criticize someone without knowing his point is absurd.

To change, it is essential to discuss and interact….

But before interacting everyone should be sensible enough to accommodate other’s viewpoint in a healthy way….

If someone wants to convey his viewpoint in any form, the society should think 1000% times before being harsh to him/her. If one wants change, one must be liberal and modern, not only in outfit but also in views and mentality…

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