The crucial need today is to bring about a
global revolution in existing ideologies. Let us open a front against corrupt
practices and force, each and every human being to observe self- discipline of
behavior conforming to human dignity. This is the only way to bring back the
"Golden Age of Truth" (A reference to Satyug of Ramayana Era.) Let
this be the norm for human life in all fields of activity. This is the path of
the true believer of the devotee of truth, love and justice. There cannot be a
greater act of virtue and service to humankind. This is the noble crusade in
which "The supreme Commander" desires everyone to take part. This is
going to be the decisive struggle for building a truly bright future for
humanity. Wisdom would then no longer remain a utopian attribute of the
residents of Heaven of scriptures, but become a reality on this earth in the
third millennium.
For establishing lasting reign of
righteousness let us plan for an overall ideological revolution. Let us make
the responsible citizens of the world realize how they have become
irresponsible because of perverted and regressive ideologies. It would require
an ideological crusade. Corrupt ideologies can be overcome only by progressive
ones. Let us generate progressive ideas on such a large scale and make them so
pervasive that not a single living being on this earth suffers from want and
misery.
It is a gigantic challenge
confronting the entire humankind. Cleansing the minds and hearts of millions of
world's population is not an easy venture. Besides uprooting corrupt
ideologies, wisdom worthy of humankind needs to be established to make man
liberal and compassionate towards his fellow beings. In order to establish an
era of global brotherhood and equality, we shall not only seek willing
cooperation of all but also compel by examples the wafers to follow suit.
Where and how should this
revolution begin? Who has the courage to bell the cat? For this purpose we
would require extraordinarily zealous, courageous and inspired persons, who are
prepared to sacrifice personal interests for this noble cause. Where could one
find such individuals? Who will fire them with an all conquering zeal? Who
would generate strong motivation and dedication for the cause? In the
prevailing circumstances, there appears no other option but to make a beginning
with one's own close associates. In this country (as well as elsewhere in the
world) revolutionaries had always, without exception, started their work with a
small nucleus of followers around them.
When Rishi Vishwamitra had sought
the help of king Dashrath against the ubiquitous oppression by demons, the
former sent none other than his own young sons for eliminating the demons.
Likewise, kind Harishchandra had himself come forward to fulfill the wishes of
his Guru. Prudence demands resurrection of this age-old tradition. In order to
motivate others, one has to put forth our own example as the true followers of
the ideals we swear by.
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