Few days ago, I read an article which while contemplating on the problems facing the Indian society highlighted the need to alter the mindset of the people that would in turn catapult the much needed progressiveness among the masses. Indeed it is essential to do so but are we actually prepared to take pains to shed off the traditional orthodox beliefs and practices which seem to have embedded in to our genes since centuries? More importantly, are we capable of identifying the parts that need to be disposed and those that need retention?
The problem with the Indian society is that most have misinterpreted the meaning of "change" with "modernisation". And worst still, they naively relate modernity with Western culture alone. True, the Westerners are a progressive people and have proved their mettle when it comes to establishing revolutionary trends in SoL, lifestyles, fashion and use of technology. However, the way we try to imitate these trends is wrong. It is intra-dermal on our part to import a style from them without the necessary substance compatible with it. As a result, more often than not, we are nothing but a good mindless consumer market for these so-called trendsetters. We Indians always had enough resources but never learn to manage them effectively. This has caught the nerve of the foreign market and so they find it exploitative.
So, before embarking on changing this mindset, each of us needs to doa self-introspection as a first step. it should be unbiased and fair. We need to acknowledge the good things in our culture while at the same time acceot the fact that not everything in the name of "modernisation" is cool! The lower classes of the society needs to be enlightened witht the real picture. Since they are mostly deprived of the priveleges, they are vulnerable to discriminatory feelings and may as well start cursing their lives and fate. Their youth tend to develop comtempt towards their traditions and culture and blindly try to imitate what they see around. We all need to join hands to make a robust change in our attitude and develop an appreciating sense of wisdom to prevail....In doing so, we can lead ourselves to attain epic proportions of peace and prosperity in the country...
