Friday, January 2, 2009

Utisth Bharat –

दुर्लभम भारत जन्म

Utisth Bharat –
Be Proud of what We were and are
Bharat Mata Herself will provide all the required strength to you.

only united Bharat could protect herself and her culture from foreign invasions

The cultural thread is keeping India intact and will keep intact in the future also, because it reflects the truth as ascertained long ago by Max Mueller, a German philosopher, which is worthwhile to quote here conclusively as follows:
“If I were asked under what sky the human mind has most fully developed some of its choicest gifts, has most deeply pondered on the greatest problems of life and has found solutions of some of them which will deserve the attention even of those who have studied Plato and Kant, I should point to India. And if I were to ask myself from what literature we here in Europe – we who have been nurtured almost exclusively on the thoughts of the Greeks and the Romans and of one Semitic race, the Jewish – may draw that corrective which is most wanted in order to make our life more perfect, more comprehensive, more Universal, in fact, more truly human, a life not for this life only, but a transfigured and eternal life, again I should point to India.”
The term culture refers to a state of intellectual development or manners. The social and political forces that influence the growth of a human being is defined as culture.Indian culture is rich and diverse and as a result unique in its very own way. Our manners, way of communicating with one another, etc are one of the important components of our culture. Even though we have accepted modern means of living, improved our lifestyle, our values and beliefs still remain unchanged. A person can change his way of clothing, way of eating and living but the rich values in a person always remains unchanged because they are deeply rooted within our hearts, mind, body and soul which we receive from our culture.
Basically Indian culture is spiritual in nature which means that it is governed by religion. All the religious people of India believe in Dharma, Karma and Moksha. Not only that, it supports materialism and family life also. Everyone has to do duty suitable to each one and the sufferings and enjoyments in duty are only for purifying the soul so that salvation or moksha can be successfully achieved in the future or future births. Therefore the up gradation of human life is the philosophical motive of Indian culture. Cultural UnityBecause of the cultural unity India stands as one country. Otherwise it would have been a sub-continent of many countries based on many cultures, religions, languages, etc. So, it is an interesting question to trace back how the cultural unity of India has taken place. The process of unifying India, which was previously divided into many provinces, started long, long ago in many ways such as the name of places, languages, religion, literature, culture, etc.

Indian CultureThen the Indian National culture is so universal in nature that the essence of Indian culture is mainly said to be the international brotherhood (Vasudavaya Kutumbhakam). According to the national culture all peoples give respect and obey to their parents, maintain unity among brothers, protect their family and children, maintain the promise of friendship, respect woman as mother, sister, aunt, etc., maintain one’s dharma and save social justice in life, respect the nation as motherland, mother goddess Sakti, as they know that everything starts from Mother Goddess – education from Saraswati, wealth from Lakshmi, power from Sakti, and even the earth is called as Mother Earth or Bhumadevi. Therefore one brought up in this culture can live anywhere in the world as one among the humanity in harmony, peace and happiness.

ModernizationWhat is modernization? Modernization is introduction of scientific technology, developments with new technologies, materialistic developments with intellectual power and knowledge to bring about economic and social changes for the peaceful journey of social life of the country in accordance with the pace of the modern world. But culture is development of humanism, refinement of human nature and in short development of human spirit. The achievement of excellence, quality is what culture is all about. There cannot be a good civilization without the foundation of a good culture. Without material wealth this world is not there for one, but at the same time without the credit of spiritual achievement that world will also not be there for one. Therefore the best course of action will be that to achieve the priorities and the long term goals of the nation all matters should be scientifically approached with human spirit.History cannot be changed and the mistakes of the past cannot be corrected because economically it is a waste and also a waste of time for the nation now. History should reveal the truth and remain as a warning so that old type mistakes won’t be repeated in the future.Now modernization is going on everywhere in the world because of Science and Technology.
According to the trend of the world modernization not at the demise of culture like in the western countries (where due to this fact machine-beast-like-men are increasing in quantity and indulging in crimes and violence with powerful destructive weapons in large scale) should be welcomed in all fields for the well being of the individuals, up gradation of human life and the progress of the Indian society. Because of the Universal nature and the international approach Indian culture can easily assimilate and adopt modernity in knowledge, attitude, way of living, food, dress, manners, behaviour, movements, relationships, etc. in the human society of the world.
People who think that the society in which we live will remain the same; are dissuading themselves of the truth. Society is a complex and dynamic system changing constantly leaving those people behind who say no to change.
So the whole World is changing so are we
The whole world has the cunning eye on Our Nation and her lively wealth. Indeed when talking of a nation, it becomes very imperative that the past should also be talked about. It was partly, because of the best standards of learning institutions and the commercial trade links with other countries that the name of Bharata became the eye sore for non-Indians. Also cultural deterioration due to 500 years of foreign rules, modernization on the western model and pornographic aspects of Cinema films, TV programs with hypnotizing advertisements, photos and articles in the popular magazines, etc. are the root cause for the antisocial, antinational problems and activities in the country. Naturally corruption and violence dominate in all walks of life leading to national loss and economic failure. Only the colonial driver is driven out replacing the Indian driver on the seat. But if the local driver follows the same methods, and goes on the same route in a wrong manner without expertise, effortlessly and inefficiently how can economic success and self sufficiency in all respects be achieved?
In this trend of modernization we should not forget How the Chanakya envisioned a society where the people are not running behind material pleasures. Control over the sense organs is essential for success in any endeavor. Spiritual development is essential for the internal strength and character of the individual. Material pleasures and achievements are always secondary to the spiritual development of the society and country at large.

But

In this time of change The greatest gift you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence. You have the ability to bring about the revolution. If you desire, you can change the future of the current generations. you can play a bigger role in making the character based society that holds esteem values.
We are just not trying to have the taste of Indian History and literature.
To know the facts of past and understand the personalities in the right spirit should be our first concern.
Utisth Bharat –
Be Proud of what We were and are
Bharat Mata Herself will provide all the required strength to you.


Only By Serving Our language, our Religion , Our Litrature and our Culture we can envisioned India as a nation which would place itself as the forerunner – politically, economically and socially

1. Sanskrit language, which was supposed to have developed into a language of the common people has become a dead language today due to historical reasons; but if it is introduced in the schools and thereby spread to various parts of the country, because of its capacity to be used for expressing scientific terms, explanations, etc। and because it is possible to use it as a Computer language also, Sanskrit can become an effective National language as well as a prideful identity of India in future; and in that way language problem of India can be solved once and for all

।2। Hindu religion, because of its variety, universal approach, all embracing nature and its ability to answer convincingly all scientific enquires and its ability to convert naturally soon all the people of the world to Hinduism, should be officially honored in India being a great Indian religion so that the demise of its greatness and thereby the greatness of India, its rich culture, civilization and great achievements in the past, the present and the future can be averted.

3. Fortunately the great Indian literature, which was inspiring, encouraging and guiding the people is still wonderfully sustaining itself to lead the people in the right path and will do so even in the future also.

4. Indian Culture the Indian National culture is so universal in nature that the essence of Indian culture is mainly said to be the international brotherhood (Vasudavaya Kutumbhakam).

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