In Gita's Chapter, little
Vibhutiyog Lord Krishna has shown with examples, that He gives a special part
of Himself in people with outstanding personalities. As such, just like
animals, people too carry on their lives, but those who have special powers,
special talents; only they can carry out important deeds. Therefore in
sentimental creative campaigns like ushering in of a transformed new era, their
presence is essential.
1. Sentiment (Religion and
spiritualism): People influenced by the ancientness and philosophy of religion
are advised that for increasing the number of followers of their sect, they
should not waste their energies in the enthusiasm for converting others to their
religion. Our constant effort is for creating mutual tolerance and harmony
among religions. Let them have their own forms, but let them be part of a
world-religion and plan and use their influence for character-building and
welfare and understand that the traditions are of little significance.
The vast amount of money and
manpower invested in religion and spiritualism as well as their influence
should not be allowed for nurturing selfish and personal interests. The power
of religion is equivalent to political power and its power should be used in
creative directions. For this purpose the book "Yug Rishi Ka Adhyatma, Yug
Rishi Ki Vani Mein" (The spiritualism of this era's savant in his own
language) should be read.
2. Education and literature:
Religious education, moral education and education for creation of new ideal
sentiments - these are complementary to purity of mind. Such education must be
conducted at public level and not limited to the few. Similarly people have to
take in their own hands the task of adult-education. Cleansed outlook,
character formation in these difficult times, the innumerable problems for the
formation of a good society and their solutions, creation of a tremendously
powerful atmosphere for the good of the world-family - only the schools at the
public level will be able to attain these purposes. If elders past the age of
fifty years can be encouraged to work for public welfare, then a lot of work
can be carried out in this direction.
Literatures are being asked to
use their pen in this direction. Poets have been asked to write fiery songs
capable of rousing the people from their torpor. Story- writers can do the same
through their stories. Journalists should start giving place to such writings
in their papers and magazines. Money and talent-both are required for the
publishing profession. Not only the writers, but also the publishers, when they
join this field, then with their co-operation and harmony, some work will be
done. People are to be directly and indirectly inspired in this direction. For
detailed information the book "Awake O talent" should be read.
3. Rousing the sentiments through
performing arts: Let these schools promote highly inspiring songs, and during
every occasion for celebrations, these songs should have priority, the booklets
of fiery songs are available everywhere. Let the following be carried out
everywhere: music meetings with the singing of Kirtans (hymns), lectures,
chorus, action songs, dramas, dances etc and let them carry on the essential
task of public welfare through entertainment. Publication of pictures by itself
has become a big business. Calendars and pictures are sold in large numbers
these days. if inspirational events can be printed in them, they will be of
great help in molding the public-mind. Greater co-operation of
picture-publishers is required for this purpose.
More than the combined number of
newspaper readers and radio-listeners is the number of cinema-goers. If this
cinema industry is in the hands of discretionary and far-sighted people and if
they use it for cleansing the public's mind and creating an appropriate
atmosphere for ushering the new era, then the results can be astonishing. If
the outlook of the people already in this industry can be changed and new
people enter this industry with new investment and new zeal, then so much work
can be done that it is difficult even to imagine at this stage.
4. Science: The achievements of
science are astounding. It has created a surprising increase in the facilities
for man but it is also true that their misuse has caused untold harm. In the
field of weapons-manufacture, gases, rays and atomic-weapons have caused the
tragedy of putting the entire world at stake. If these discoveries and
inventions are limited to creative purposes, their fruits can create heaven on
earth. The biggest task before science is that it should harmonize with
spiritualism and prove that the source of power does not lie in atomic power
but in the power of the soul.
5. Political power: Those have
political power in their hands or will have in the coming days; they should
forget narrow nationalism, or appeasing the people of their territories and
think of peace and happiness in equal measure for the entire world.
It is the task of governments to
battle against immorality, exploitation, crime, bribery and corruption. They
can also do quite a lot for removing unemployment, illness and poverty. For
this purpose the selfishness and immorality which have taken deep roots in the
bureaucrats, clerks and peons will have to be completely uprooted and thrown
out. For this the voters in democratic countries will have to be specially
explained their duties so that they become successful in electing worthy
representatives for good government.
6. Wealth: These days' talented
people give the formost importance to money. There is no doubt about the power
of money. There is no fault by itself in wealth; the fault lies in its misuse.
Doubtless this wealth is to be condemned if it is used in luxury, in satisfying
the ego, in hoarding and leaving behind in legacy for children and
grandchildren. The coming days will witness a society based on equal
distribution of wealth. When the society works on the basis of 'work to
capacity and availability of means according to necessity', then not the
individual but the society will have the right on wealth and there will be no
rich or poor.
The flow of Yug Parivartan
(transformation of the era) is going on according to divine inspiration. People
co-operating in it will not be at a loss, but will benefit. Nobody should be
anxious about losing one's money or investment. That will remain protected and
more interest will be available from banks. At the same time, an opportunity
presents itself for service to the people by which there will be endless
extra-ordinary satisfaction.
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