Happy independence day!!!

Sixty four years of independence!!!  First of all I would like to wish one and all a very happy independence day. I won’t say it was a difficult feat to achieve this 64^th independence , but its praise worthy the way we have come along a long distance from what we used to be 64 years ago. From being a dependent country to transform into an independent one in all walks of life- whether it be science and technology, Arts and culture, finance and marketing and off course there remains few more rhombic development like corruption and bribery, nepotism and cronyism  etc. which had been the headlines for decades; in itself gives the clear picture of today.

Well it does really feel great to be a part of independent INDIA. I enjoy all that could be possible in a democratic independent country. I am proud to live a peaceful life!! But alas!! Are the 1.2 billion people of India are as peaceful and complacent as me. The answer is no and that’s the reason it brings me down into the category of the anxious people who are struggling to gain their true independence. Independence here am talking about is more in sense of growth and development rather than getting free from the shackle of the being dependent on external power.

Things have changed from telegram to email and phone to mobile, but one thing remained as it is for all these year. Yes its corruption! In my lifetime so far I would have met thousands of people who had talked about corruption. All of them opposed it, but then, who the hell is corrupt???The Lokpal bill is one such instance of frustration of the masses which is the outcome of corruption. We ought to end it.

Well there are people who are trying their level best to bring about revolution to improve the condition of the country. But from the common people’s point of view, what is our role? Does anyone have taken the pain in promoting the general awareness for the role of common people toward the society for a better tomorrow?? A majority of the people would come back with the suggestion of volunteering any such activities like the Lokpal Bill and alike. That’s not bad, but we need to focus more on our basics than anything else. We are the one who can bring about a great difference in today’s India.

Well we learned in our nursery – charity begins at home!

It’s time we should learn and teach our coming generation the new proverb

“Corruption begins at home”

Hard to believe but it is true. Corruption is a disease which cannot be treated overnight. In fact it’s not possible to cure people who are suffering from it. We can try and prolong their life through revolutions but then, the India which we demand has no place for such compromise. We need to end the root cause of corruption.

We should practice honesty as we do practice yoga in our life. We should start from small things like avoiding cheating in examination and discouraging children from getting involved in unfair means to clear their papers.  We should oppose against dowry and as a male it should be an issue of prestige not to accept dowry. We should learn not to take away somebody’s lost money or belongings and use them for personal purpose; rather we should learn to donate such belongings to some charity or anyone needy- like a pauper. In short I want the people to learn about two of the most prolific terms of islam “haraam”(Forbidden) and “halaal” (Permissible).  The moment one is aware of haraam and halaal, I bet corruption will fall as never before.

We need to know how haraam has an adverse effect on oneself as well as on our society. How it is important to make us feel proud and confident and peaceful if we consume halaal things in our life.

Once we understand the basic difference between them it will bring about a revolution on its own and convert India into a prosperous and peaceful country. Let’s take an oath on this eve of Independence Day to practice honesty with body mind and soul. Wish for the better India. Amen!!