Political system was never a backbone of our society and today we seek solution to each and every problem through political system where it is easy to play blame game and our social responsibility is limited only for casting a vote. Systematically common man is kept away from the governance and only few inspired are following the path of social work in their capacity. There are innumerable NGOs and other religious/cultural organizations which are working along with governmental system but the fact remains that average citizen is indifferent towards the situation. He expects someone else should take care of his social/cultural problems. By and large our education and modern social system has failed miserably to involve each and every citizen in the nation building.
Our educational system is the mix of worst from the both the worlds. It is only utilitarian and does not inculcate any social responsibility. Compulsory social or military service in western world after schooling ensures more responsible citizens. Even though the system was applied due to complex family and political problems, it is proved beneficial for disciplined and organized urban society. Indian society never faced a need for such system due to its healthy family structure. But rapid westernization and urbanization of India is making things beyond control of any governmental set up, especially if one considers the size of the population it has to deal with.
Population is our strength if we would able to channelize the resources. We need energetic youth as well as experienced citizens to participate for social well being without political or cultural prejudices. A society can flourish only when the basic needs of all the people are addressed and not when a certain section is exploiting the rest. By and large a common Indian is attached to a place of worship irrespective of his faith. Mandir could play very effective role in organizing the society. There is hardly any possibility that mandir will turn in to power center due to hindu mindset. But we cannot keep this experiment restricted to it. We have to involve worship places of other faiths as well to ensure effective internal security. Assertive and caring majority will help so called minorities to get internalized in to mainstream and not the politics of appeasement.
At educational level, we should make one year compulsory social work for everyone anytime before getting degree with his/her convenience in his/her area of interest. Taxpayers should pay for that service. We can easily devise mechanism to make this functional.
At social level each citizen should be attached to local mandir/ gurudwara /vihar mosque/church. Each one should get registered at the nearest place of worship and should spend at least one hour per week for social cause in his/her area of expertise.
We have to solve our problems necessarily with Indian perspective. Existence of Indian society since time immemorial proved that we have this inherent capacity to mould ourselves as per the situation. We should believe in our values and stop copying western model of development but at the same time we should be open to all beneficial aspects of other cultures. But it cannot be a one way process. We too have something to offer to mankind.
Mandir revolution will help Indian society to come out of the inferiority complex which is systematically inculcated by the British education system over the years.
Let Swami Vivekananda’s inspiring words guide us in our endeavor
Arise! Awake! And stop not till the goal reached
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