Think On The So-Called Modern Progress

Modern generation has been living in the mania of two mistaken beliefs.

One - the scientific developments have made man omnipotent and

Two - that instant gain is all that matters.

In this euphoria man has totally lost balance of judgment. With scientific achievements, he has become so much power drunk that he has stopped thinking about consequences of his impetuous actions. Under the existing circumstances, irresponsible individuals keep on repenting for the outcome of their thoughtless misdeeds. World is facing similar crisis today. With a peculiar mania man has begun to destroy systematically the very things on which his survival depends. Survival of human race is in danger. One has to pay a heavy price for the cruel jokes and playing with the nature. The numerous problems and crisis in the society have arisen because of man's own irresponsible, wrong actions. In other words, we may call these, exercises in futility. However, it is the responsibility of mankind itself to correct the mistakes. There is no other option.

No doubt, many innovations will be needed for ushering in prosperous future in the next century, but the causes responsible for the present day problems will have to be reviewed to understand whether remedial measures were adequate. This much of analysis would itself be sufficient to resolve the problems to a great extent.

To begin with, let us consider 'production'. More or less fifty percent population of the world today is hardly contributing anything to development of resources. An average human being spends almost his entire life in just looking after his domestic requirements. He neither makes economic nor intellectual contribution to the society expected from a healthy human being. His contributions to the numerous problems of the society beyond his home are minimal. He finds himself a mute witness to the problems of illiteracy, poverty and regression around himself. In the developed nations, women are playing a leading role in developmental activities of their homeland. If women are allowed to develop and systematize their god-gifted capabilities, they can effortlessly increase the expertise, production and productivity of their homeland manifold. It would be difficult otherwise.

Another big problem facing the world today is unwarranted growth in population. Just two thousand years ago the population of the world was about thirty crores (three hundred millions). Today, it has increased to more than seven hundred crores (As of March 26, 2014, it is estimated to number 7.157 billion  by the United States Census Bureau (USCB).The USCB estimates that the world population exceeded 7 billion on March 12, 2012) i.e., about twenty four times. The proportion of land, which was then available to one man, has now to be shared by twenty four. The process has, however, not come to an end. It is continuing in geometrical progression and gradually heading towards total ecological imbalance and disaster. If human lust could be restrained, procreation would automatically be constrained. Then, at some later stage, we may hope for decline in population growth which would inevitably help in alleviating many problems easily.

These days, the tendency of thoughtless extravagance has crossed all limits of decency. It is well known that enough time and money is being squandered in consumption of liquors and drugs, showmanship, personal ornamentation and in making expensive arrangements for matrimonial Functions. Indecent make-ups and wearing of vulgar garments by women encourages lustful reactions. Besides, it paves the way for sexual perversions. Exhibitionism, dowry and overemphasis on ornaments in matrimonial functions are totally destroying the economic structure of the society. Does it need a very high level of competence to get rid of these evils ? Why should anyone find it difficult to avoid such undesirable elements? Is it difficult, burdensome or impossible to follow the dictum of "simple living and high thinking"? Just this much will be sufficient to reduce the sufferings due to poverty to half. If one keeps control on the unrestrained arrogance of exhibiting affluence, there would hardly remain any trace of competition in the society to become a millionaire. Does following the life-style of an average citizen belittle anyone in the society ? On the contrary, he gets the credit for being more idealist, happy, contented, disciplined and liberal. If the expenditure on assuming the so-called high status in the society could be curtailed by following a modest style of living, enough will be saved for the down-trodden and they will be liberated from their forced misery and helplessness.

In this context, let us look at the structure of the armed forces, where all personnel of the same rank are provided identical facilities. Equality is, in fact, an ingredient of modesty. Communities of saints and ascetics follow an established code for living. Any departure from this code is always looked down upon. It is true that the status of kings and their ministers in the bygone days was recognized by the exhibition of their riches; for the modern society, this concept has become obsolete. Today, anyone emulating a king or a lord of Easter year would be looked down upon as a foolish imposter. Communistic-socialistic concepts have now taken roots in the psyche of the masses, who regard the abnormally rich as thugs and cheats and keep on accusing them with numerous improprieties. Extravagance can definitely be stopped, and the savings there from utilized for raising the living standards of millions.

This is the only way to level the incongruities of the society for erecting the framework of social upliftment. Affluence, when utilized for objectives other than arrogant exhibitionism produces better results. Propriety of family inheritance in the economic structure should be limited to making provisions for living for the helpless. It could also be justified as business inheritance. However, there is absolutely no justification in augmenting the assets of the earning members of the family by handing them over the savings of ancestors. It is very difficult to establish the credibility of law-makers and merits of those who were supposed to have benefited from these laws. Nevertheless, natural justice demands that irrespective of the so-called rights of the earners, money has to be utilized where it is needed most. When such reforms are undertaken, any of the crisis facing this world will be resolved, without any special efforts.

Source: PROBLEMS OF TODAY SOLUTIONS FOR TOMORROW' by Sri Ram Sharma Acharya

A Rare Opportunity To Become A Torch-Bearer

Not only the change to the NEW GOLDEN ORDER for humanity would involve hard endeavour of talented persons, they will also be receiving divine condescension in equal measure. In the process, the invisible extrasensory powers of God will play an extraordinary role in changing adversities into favourableness.

Broadly speaking, this enterprise of global transformation consists of two important components, namely eradication of evil traits (Dushpraviti Unmoolan) and augmentation of traits of virtues (Satpravritti. Sarnvardhan), but they have countless ramifications and variety of forms in the multitude of local environments of people and places in the world. A metamorphosis of psychological make-up, character and behaviour of man on global scale is not an easy task and it would need numerous architects.

In the remaining seven years of targeted date of completion of this mega-project (i.e. by the end of this century), a broad outline of the work-assignment of the mission family has been chalked out and is also being implemented expeditiously.

One hundred thousand architects of humanity are being recruited and trained. In many sects of the people of this country (India) there has been an establishment tradition of dedicating the services of one of the family members for social welfare as a Sikh, soldier or an ascetic. Reviving the tradition, hordes of people are being trained at the mission’s headquarter at Shantikunj. Any dedicated person can make modest arrangements for his family by earning through a cottage industry and devote undivided attention to welfare activities without worrying for earning wages. The already established tradition of daily donation of only one-tenth or one-fifth of the local currency from one's earning, and a few man-hours of personal time from each individual will take care of all necessities.

A systematic scheme named "Dharma Yagya" has been initiated for implementation during the remaining part of the twentieth century, which happens to be the juncture of two centuries (Yug Sandhi). It has tripartite objective of, one refining and making talents of people effective, two, increasing congeniality of extra-sensory environment and three, providing a high acceleration to traits of creativity in the society. Action on this scheme would continue during the stipulated period and the Poornahuti (The finale of this Yagya) will be performed by a minimum, of one hundred million Sadhak on the targeted date. Association and participation of this number is the will of God and, therefore, a certainty. One may rest assured that the strong endeavor of this large multitude of this mission's family, returning to their homes after taking a joint pledge for reshaping the future, would not be in any way less than that of Bhagirath, who explored the course of river Gangs from its source in its heavenly abode in Gangotri. Nor should one expect those numerous talented persons who are not members of this mission but are sensitive to human misery to remain indifferent to this crusade. Their contribution too would not be lesser than that of the mission. It would also be noteworthy. The march of humanity will end only after reaching the destined goal.

During the Sahastra Kundi Gayatri Mahayagya held at Gayatri Tapobhoomi, Mathura in the year 1958, hundreds of thousands of devotees (Sadhaks) had taken part and were given specific assignments. The movement provided by that initial push has generated enough acceleration to bring mission's activities to the present status, which are obviously considered incredible by all human standards.

Now the last scene of my life's endeavour is being enacted in taking the Yug Sandhi Mahapurashcharan to its successful completion (Poornahuti) in the beginning of Twenty-first century. Considering the past performance as an indication, it could be seen that since the number of a hundred million Sadhaks Associates, now taking the pledge will be twenty times more than those present during 1958, the output will also become commensurately multiplied to sustain 25 missionary activities of the level of present Yug Nirman Yojna. The renewed effort on this large scale will definitely stimulate the thinking of most of world's population and provide it a new direction for reforming the ideologies. A doubt is often expressed about the possibility of efficient management of this mega-plan during the next twelve years, after my death. (Acharya-Shri voluntarily abandoned his physical body on 02-06-1990 to work through astral body). In this context, one is advised to keep in mind that t to have been welfare activities which appeared organized by this humble self, were in fact being managed by the Omnipotent divinity (Daivi Chetna). This body of my person has hardly contributed one percent. In future, the former motivating power would systematically perform a million times more than what I could do on His behest during my life. No one would have any scope for apprehensions of failure of this mega plan. The days to come will be eventful and are bringing many additional responsibilities on my shoulders. It is not possible for this infirm old physical body to do the needful. The physical of flesh, bones and blood has its limitations. Sookshma Shareer (astral body) can perform a thousand times more. For withholding the position on the double front of eradication of evil traits and augmentation of virtuous traits on a global scale, for self and for motivating others to do the same; there is no alternative to taking help of "Sookchma" and "Karan sharreers" (astral and causal bodies of the being). Since responsibilities have increased manifold, in spite of being physically fit, it is being considered necessary to abandon this physical body and in its place make entire existence of Shantikunj i.e. place, people and environment as personal abode. Let there be no doubt that in spite of managing varied extensive activities of the mission throughout the world, I would not remain least indifferent to organization and responsibilities of Shantikunj. It will continue to function efficiently as before and would even improve in performance. The Poornahuti will be performed with one hundred million devotee's (sadhaks) participation and all resources for the event will be provided by divinity. As I am conscious of my responsibilities, I implore the members of the mission to be responsible for their own. Nothing else is needed.

Each of the present members of the mission has been advised to make maximum contribution towards welfare activities and in practice of meditation. At the same time they are asked to keep in mind the objective of associating five persons each to mission's activities, which would increase the number of participants in geometrical progression. This is in furtherance of their present responsibilities, as members of the mission. Once each member takes the responsibility of five more, the target will be completed by the time of Poornahuti. An introduction of twenty-five new persons to the mission would entitle one to be called Patron and they will be considered as dependable members At least a minimum of five associates must be introduced by each member to ensure the targeted figure of one hundred million.

One who lays an orchard leaves a legacy of profits for successive generations. It should be appreciated that any endeavour supplementing the Yug Sandhi Purashcharan (the present crusade at the juncture of countries) would be rewarded manifold. It would have far-reaching happy consequences for the person for many generations. Any indifference shown to this rare opportunity would only bring in self-reproachment in future and one would feel miserable on having lost a historical opportunity, because of lethargy and indolence. Amongst the present members of the mission there will be a rare person who would find it difficult to follow the present directives of contemporary religion and refrain from SAMAYDAN and ANSHDAN. The present crusade is not confined to any particular country, community, religion or sect. All are welcome to take part. Aspirants may indicate willingness of their own and of their associates on a plain sheet of paper giving details of name, age, address and profession. They will be provided a registration number from Shantikunj, for future reference and correspondence.

Source: ‘’Donation of Time – The Supreme Charity’’ by Sri Ram Sharma Acharya

This Is What Energetic Zealous Persons Will Do

During the twenty-first century, motivated, talented persons will emerge and play a significant role in establishing A NEW GOLDEN ORDER for mankind. In other words, the Will of God, divine inspiration or the power of the omnipotent God will force talented individuals to make appropriate endeavor and endure hardships for the divine cause. Keeping it in view, Mahakal has taken a decision to bring out and proliferate talents during this period. The Almighty has also decided to make them competent, powerful and equip them with capacity to show increasing valor for establishing ideals in the society.

In the days to come, the existing ideologies will have to be provided a new direction, so that man dares adopt only those practices which are proper and utilitarian for mankind. The new ideologies would also give man enough boldness to at least resist the improprieties, if not enough courage to fight against them: It would necessitate outstanding endeavors to incorporate those ingredients in various media, which could help in rectification of improper traditions and establishing counter-productive ideologies. The first step in this direction would be creation of appropriate literature, which will just be a beginning and like sowing of seeds in a garden. The effort would, however, become pervasively effective only with establishment of an extensive marketing and distribution system after publication in major languages. Like a gardener, who tends to newly germinated seedlings to protect them from dying, the newly created literature will have to be expanded and distributed on a large scale.

Creation of appropriate literature is only one of the requirements of the revolution for changing ideologies, but it does not serve the purpose in entirety. For the three-fourth illiterate population of the world, the basic requisites would be fulfilled only after creation of powerful audio-visual means of publicity and their widespread utilization. It would also need mechanized systems. Today, books no longer serve the purpose of mass communication. The medium of press has also become a necessity. In this age of science, a multi-pronged publicity with the help of periodicals, books, leaflets, stickers, posters etc. is desired. Slide projection would also serve this purpose. Television, films and documentaries too are today powerful means of communication. There was a time when the objective of propagating ideals was carried out by spoken words during an assembly to hear religious discourses (Satsang), where people gathered to hear sermons and participate in mass singing of hymns (Sankeertans). The contemporary environment and fast pace of life do not permit frequent arrangements for assembly of people. The message is, therefore, required to be carried from person to person, door to door by kindling fire of idealism in each heart. For this purpose all means of media like Prabhat Pheris (Groups of slogan shouting, hymn singing people moving in a procession) may be used. Music and acting have their own significance. Serious thought would have to be given and best way and means found for making best use of means of media for publicity. The effort will have to be so extensive as to spread the message of enlightenment to benefit all and sundry without difficulty.

Extensive publicity is essential and is also capable of meeting the requirements of the first phase of the movement. However, it must not be considered as an end in itself. The second phase would need "Training". Most of the existing concepts, views, and traditions will have to be changed. In a way it may be considered as melting and remolding of private and public interests. The task will be formidable since the contemporary values, habits and traditions would not surrender to such a major change easily. The entire process should not be merely a brainwashing of people but a total metamorphosis of the social structure. Such a goal can be achieved by adopting a tradition, a capability to make people wise and besides inducing psychological changes in mind according to the new system, also making it possible to bring about a total change in confirmed habits.

An education conducive to introduction of pragmatic equitableness in the social system and norms is required to be evolved and made available to literates and illiterates alike without any discrimination. Disregarding the present structure of society which has compartmentalized people on the basis of sects, languages, habits and traditions, the new education will have to rise above all dogmas to choose that path of progress which is fully capable of answering all queries and fulfill all wants of the new generation of twenty-first century.

The system of imparting education would also necessitate reformation. In the new system, the periods of recess would be limited and semesters would continue till the student develops a faculty to overcome blind faith in illogical traditions and beliefs and instinctly begins to behave in conformity with human dignity. Human existence consists of many components. It comprises various facets of body, mind, behavior, tradition, creativity, utilization and so on and so forth. All of them need attention for significant change. The educational system tomorrow will be required to be comprehensive, from the point of view of total development of human personality. It can be developed irrespective of the current state policy of education, which would hardly interfere with the existing structure. For structuring a new world order, every responsible person sensitive to human misery is expected to offer SAMAYDAN (Time donation) and ANSHDAN DAN (Donation of a part of personal resources). On an average, every healthy person has four hours of leisure at one's disposal. Out of these, anyone dedicated to contemporary religion can spare at least two hours. The elites are particularly expected to offer their services by sparing a part of resources available to them for sustenance or by taking donation from people by motivating them to retain only minimum resources for their own living. By exercising control on the desire for having a large family and leaving a large property for them, a social worker can save enough time, resources and energy for the great objective for which Mahakal has great expectations from active, energetic persons and from people who are desirous of shaping the destiny of man. With the revival of the ancient tradition Vanprastha (Utilizing post-middle age period of life for service of society), many competent, talented, experienced persons will be found entering the battle field and taking charge of front position in the global war against improprieties, which would resurrect the Golden Age of Satyug.

The above endeavor would not only need many hours. It would also necessitate as many resources. In the initial stages of the, scheme a good beginning was made by establishing a tradition of donation of 10 paisa (one tenth of currency) per day collected through Gyan Ghut (a receptacle for collecting alms for spreading enlightenment). With the expansion of the field of work now greater contribution of ANSHDAN (a part of personal resources) will be required. The leaders of the movement are, therefore, expected to save one-day's earning of the month regularly so that the grand global schemes for restructuring the society could be appropriately supported and implemented extensively. Those who have accumulated wealth disproportionate to their earning are being sincerely warned to dispose it of for society as an act of penance. In ancient times the elites of society followed this tradition and on such auspicious occasions, liberally handed over their accumulated wealth for alleviation of contemporary problems the society. Then, from time to time innumerable self-sacrificing benefactors of mankind like Bhamashah, Ashok, Harshwardhan, Vajishraua came to the forefront to set an example. Following the same great tradition, if someone voluntarily submits one's SAMAYDAN and ANSHDAN, it would bring great benefit to the entire human race as well as to the donor.

SAMAYDAN and ANSHDAN must, however, necessarily be for the purpose of that objective of mass-awakening on which depends the advent of the forthcoming Golden Age. The foregoing are the two essential Brahmkarms (duties of the Brahman), which formed the basis for universal happiness during the past golden era of Satyug. The one and only goal of the mission is to take successive steps for imbibing divine ideals in man for establishing a " Golden Order for humanity", which would mean nothing less than bringing heaven on earth.

So far we have succeeded only in identification of goal. The task is stupendous and comprises such a wide variety of components, that every one can easily find a compatible assignment according to one's own status, qualification and environment. In this context, requisite guidance will continue to be provided by that Invisible Celestial Power, which has decided to implement the plan of this mega-revolution and has also resolved to collect the necessary resources for its success.

In this connection, at the mission's headquarters at Shantikunj, Sadhna training sessions are being organized. The object of these courses is to provide an opportunity for cooperative endeavor by "tuning in" with the contemporary component of power of God (Yug Shakti) and in the process ensure action in the right direction by accumulating sufficient divine energy and motivation. The nine-day long sessions of training being held round the year also teach one the sadhana of style of living. This training is being carried out between 1st and 9th day, 11th and 19th day and 21st and 29th day of each month. During these sessions, training in especially potent sadhana in spirituality is being imparted, which with practice can be conveniently carried out by anyone, anywhere. In course of the sessions, apart from general guidelines, a provision also exists for counseling according to maturity of faith, capability, qualification and environment of the aspirant. That is to say, depending upon one’s specific environment, capacity and status, each person can choose appropriate discipline of training. For those who have more time to spare, there are monthly semesters running between first and 29th of each month. In order to seek admission to these sessions, desiring candidates are advised to send details of full name, address, a brief introduction and suitability of time.

Source: ‘’Donation of Time – The Supreme Charity’’ by Sri Ram Sharma Acharya

Devote Maximum Time For Creation Of A New Order For Mankind

God has provided living beings with many extraordinary capabilities, but it is an irony of nature that they usually lie hidden in a dormant state. Generally, only those capabilities of man are found in operative state which are required for maintenance of human bio-system. In order to activate any of those specific capabilities of the system for a particular purpose, motivated persons make special endeavours.

In the beginning of creation, the scriptures say, no one knew about the enormous wealth lying in abyssal depths of the oceans and infinite expanse of cosmos. Then, on the advice of Prajapati (God), the Devas and Daityas made a joint effort and the fourteen celestial gems discovered brought miraculous affluence to mankind all over the universe. (This is a metaphorical expression for developing one's hidden talents by vigorous intellectual stimulation). The scriptures regard human being as the supreme creation of God. Witnessing the anomalous status of intelligent human species amongst the lesser evolved biological beings of lower order, the philosophers regarded man as "the deity who has lost its way to heaven". Provided with an expert guide, any human being is capable of surprising anyone by stupendous achievements and competence.

Although there is a mass-awareness of the vice grip of improprieties in all aspects of life and about the struggle which man faces on its way to progress, there appears to be inertia in human race to alleviate the situation by enthusing capabilities symbolical and representative of Divine Omnipotence. Had there been just a few in this world like Narad singing invigorating songs of awakening an environment could have been easily created, in which a happy coincidence of human effort and divine grace would have easily brought about a metamorphosis comparable to Yug Parivartan (A total change in the existing environment ushering in a New World Order).

When milk is boiled, the cream floats up on the surface. The society does not forever remain indifferent to human misery. Those who are sensitive cannot disregard the clarion call of Mahakal. They will tighten their belts to make some contribution or the other to fulfill his will. In army, the sound of trumpet makes each soldier rush out of the tent and stand in a row. Much before receiving the command, the soldiers complete the process of wearing the uniform and tightening their belts. So will the crusaders of this century do.

The objective of contemporary religion is to make a strong endeavour for mass-awakening. It is destined to happen. Talents are gathering on the forefront of the battlefield and preparing phased systematic schemes for mass awakening. The distortions in values seen prevalent today, are not going to last in future. Ideologies, which have gone astray will be forced to revert by the omnipotent God to righteous and creditable path.

A change of beliefs in wrong values (Vichar Parivartan) on the scale of global "brain washing", to encompass over six billion men and women living all over the world, would require giant schemes, in which everyone big or small in status, will have to make some contribution or the other. Refinements of ideologies would take place with the help of all means of media, pen, words, and audio-visual appliances. In this context, it would become necessary to make all and sundry familiar with contemporary reformist literature brought out by this mission. In recent past, many amongst us have been a witness to results of revolutionary writings of writers like Karl Marx, Russo, Hariet Stow etc. The literature of this mission is going to create a revolution.

The reformist literature of the century is being made available free of cost to each educated persons at home through the medium of mobile libraries in the shape of dedicated volunteers carrying books in bags and through hand-pushed carts containing booklets. Readers are also being requested to educate the illiterate by way of reading. This movement has so far covered the Hindi speaking states of India, but soon it would spread to all regions covering major language groups of this country and abroad and take the world by storm like a giant tornado. (The manuscript of this book was written in 1989).

The purpose of audio-publicity is being served by the giant pervasive scheme of inexpensive Deep Yagyas through which the message of contemporary resurgence (Yug Chetna) would continue to spread speedily from village to village. Besides, a series of group discussions are also being organized for thinkers of society. Through these meetings each conscientious person is being motivated to adopt discriminating judgment, honesty, responsibility and courage in day-to-day life. Plans are being formulated to distribute enlightening sermons and motivating songs from door to door through the medium of audio-visual cassettes. An easy medium of communication has been found by introducing reformatory songs in stage shows. Attempts will also be made to use the powerful medium of audio-visual cassettes.

The sun rises in the east. History testifies that from time to time, India has shown the world the right way of progress. It is again its turn. Not only people in India will be motivated by the new wave, depending upon convenience of communication between various language groups, talents from all over the world will come forward voluntarily and will be seen making specific contributions for an all-round transformation of values for entire human race.

The campaign for publicity must also be associated with extremely dedicated social service. Following this methodology Christian missionaries have converted more or less half of population of the world to their faith in last hundred years or so. The plan for restructuring of society (Yug Nirman) by mass awakening consists of two constructive programs and two programs on prohibitive aspects taken on priority. According to one of these schemes each educated person will be motivated to educate at least two illiterates. The mobile human library plan constitutes a component of the above scheme. Thus each neoliterate will get an opportunity to know the dimensions of contemporary problems and ponder over solutions thereof.

The process of total education would consist of two complementary components of school and library.

The second constructive program is that of women's liberation (Nari Jagran). It is a revolutionary step aimed at liberating fifty per cent of world's population from the status of second grade citizen and make it understand its real potential. In the twenty-first century, women are going to have a prominent place in all walks of life. In each field, she will be playing a more dominant role than man. Efforts should, therefore, be made to upgrade the status of woman to an appropriate level from the point of view of education, health, self-dependence and personal efficacy. To achieve this objective, woman will have to be given two types of facilities. One, she must be provided some relief from her day-long busy routine of household work so that she gets an opportunity to do something for her own progress. Two- she must have minimum burden of producing children. While on one hand, it would help in controlling the population growth, on the other, the woman with lesser family burden will have more opportunity to acquire higher qualifications.

The above two programs may be taken up according to availability of the time, place and environment. Along with the mission's plan for mass awakening these schemes too, need zealous TIME DONORS.

Amongst the plethora of virtuous constructive activities needed for society there is a multitude of things to be done in the realm of reformation of evil traits. The members of mission are recommended to take up two plans of action on top priority. One-eradication of drug abuse and two-reforming the practice of wasteful expenditure during marriages. These are the two factors responsible for making the society poorer and weaker day by day. Besides, people should take a pledge to refrain from either taking any drug (or hard drink) or letting anyone do it. All and sundry may be educated with the harms of such addictions and every effort made to get rid of such evil habits. Similarly, it should be widely propagated that expensive marriage make one poor and dishonest. Once curtailment of dowry, ornaments, exhibitionism and unnecessary crowd of participants in marriage ceremony comes into effect, it would be established as a standard code of matrimony in society and constitute an important component of codes of dignified human behavior.

Gandhi had initiated his great civil disobedience movement with the Khadi Movement and Namak Satyagrah which ultimately diversified into many streams and succeeded in giving a new lease of life to national freedom movement. Under the Yug Nirman Yojna of the mission, besides publicity campaigns, two programs namely "removal of illiteracy" and "establishing norms for inexpensive marriages" have been taken in hand. Thousands of such marriages have already been solemnised at the mission's headquarters at Shantikunj, Haridwar, India.

The foregoing is only an introduction to some of the programs of the mission. These may be taken as the preliminary arrangements of a good beginning. In future, many more schemes will be taken up for all-round transformation in society and restructuring of existing social set-up, keeping in view that much more will be required in expertise, time, work and resources than what has been usurped in bringing man to the present state of decadence. The resources would not, however, come out of blue. Talented persons motivated by the contemporary divine awakening willed by God (Yug Chetna) will have to come forward and make a good beginning with their own TIME DONATION, which will be appropriately utilized according to requirements of the crusade. Today, Mahakal is making a solitary request and is expecting every talented person to refrain from being miser in these moments of crisis and show generosity which could be considered honorable and an ideal example for posterity. It is being assured that each member of this mission will show courage and keep in contact with the mission's headquarters at Shantikunj through either personal interaction or correspondence, in respect of further plans for action.

Source: ‘’Donation of Time – The Supreme Charity’’ by Sri Ram Sharma Acharya

Credibility And Talents Are Universally Required

With a contemporary analysis of present day problems, one can easily draw the conclusion that we are living in an age of confused ideologies and man is not behaving in conformity with codes of conduct becoming of human dignity. Having found ways and means of rectification of these two crucial aspects of life it could be ensured that methodologies fully capable of solving global problems have been identified. Now since the objectives and plan of action has been formulated, next comes the requirement of the persons. Who would implement it? Here the ray of hope shines in those highly talented individuals, who are prepared to make the most superior endeavour of life by donation of their time. However, here it should be kept in mind that TIME DONATION of lethargic idle men or contributions of persons prone to mental inertia would not be of any use. It should come from those persons, who are prepared to work hard and have deep emotional involvement in the objective of the project.

Who would succeed in this endeavour? "Those who will be able to establish their credibility by going through acid-tests. Those who would be able to prove the high standards of their ideology, character and behavior", says Mahakal (God- the supreme Governor of Time). The endeavour could be very easy for some and formidable for others. Easy for those who consider human life an invaluable gift of God. Difficult for others, who have become immobile in the vice grip of passions, insatiable Breeds and obsessions of being superior to others. Indian spiritual doctrines mention about three main types of mental shackles which are considered root cause of all worldly miseries. The trio has either been referred to as Lobh (greed), Moh (attachment to things, persons, events, and ideas) and Ahankar(self--ego or false vanity) or as Trishna (insatiable ambitions), Vasna(carnal desires), Ahanta (a sense of belonging to the first person).

These are explications of one and the same thing. Let us now examine the ways in which these attributes create problems for man. The first of these shackles i.e. Lobh or Trishna makes one continuously engaged in accumulation of property and wealth. In the process man does not refrain even from resorting to undesirable practices and becomes an addict to related bad habits. The result is appearance of a variety of problems in this life and in the life beyond death (see the analogy in the Christian belief that entry of a wealthy person into heaven is not deemed possible). It is very easy for anyone to live the life of a common citizen with average means. To acquire this much for sustenance, one needs only a few hours of works. The remaining time can easily be utilized for virtuous benevolent work or other benevolent pursuits.

For comfort and convenience, people generally follow a practice of investment of accumulated wealth and property into assets, which provide them interest at regular intervals. In ancient days, there was a custom, according to which, earning members of the family voluntarily surrendered the services of one of their family for preservation of their glorious traditions. During the ancient Golden Age of Humanity (Satyug), one person from each Brahman family undertook extensive travels in service of humanity. A little rethinking on the utility of this custom could revive this tradition.

Another bondage in this world is that of worldly attachment (Moh). It is ironical that knowingly man gathers around himself such a large family, that its sustenance becomes somehow possible by working round the clock. Individuals with a large number of dependent family-members can only pay a lip-service to human welfare. Efforts of married couple become many times more fruitful when there is mutual co-operation between the spouse and responsibilities of the offsprings is reduced to a minimum. Otherwise, the two common needs of a man of looking after children on one hand and fulfilling ambitions of becoming wealthy on the other drain him of all vital energy. Greater number of children is in fact a disastrous result of carnal desires. Childless couples have some scope for social welfare activities. For the rest, increasing desire for more children in the family results in exclusive deployment of body and mind for fulfilment of this one objective and later on for looking after the needs of the progeny.

A matrimonial alliance does not become a bondage for the person, who confines his objectives to imbibition of self-reliance and cultural excellence in family. Nor does it become burdensome, if one does not aspire to force an elevated status on the family members. Whatever be the circumstances, a social worker must reduce the expenses required for living. In this context, it may also be remembered that whereas a social worker is required to minimize the expenses, it is also necessary for him to learn shouldering responsibilities happily in a pleasant family environment. The family responsibilities should not be made so hard to leave little time for any other thought or action.

In ancient times, spiritual pursuits constituted an integral part of the routine of social workers. It made them compassionate, because of which there developed an all-round excellence, particularly in respect of level of contemplation and character. These were the exclusive persons who earned credit for maintaining the supremacy of national honour and dignity. Now-a-days the society is witnessing a dismal degradation in the level of idealistic pursuits. Today one hardly comes across such energetic persons, who could enthuse and motivate others by putting forth their own examples, of upright living. These days the number of blabbermouths has increased manifold, who are, because of the great contrast in their words and deeds, found polluting public mind and creating an environment of distrust in those very values which they advocate for others.

The third great obstacle of human life is "Ahankar” (broadly speaking a sense of personal ego or superiority). Even persons of equal status are advised to maintain compatible humility and during interpersonal interaction, convey a feeling of respect and appreciation for each other.

The foregoing are minimum requirements of any society for retaining mutual goodwill and cultivating friendship. The behaviour of egoists is opposite in nature. They beat drums and blow trumpets of their own superiority and finding faults with others endeavour to establish their own supremacy. Consequently, those coming in their contact feel insulted and brand them as arrogant. No one bestows true affection or respect to such egoistic individuals. They are friendless persons surrounded only by flatterers having vested interests. No one comes to their help in emergency. It is often that even in reputed institutions, ambitious persons desirous of projecting their personality to forefront, create problems which ultimately results in disintegration of the organization itself.

In practice of contemporary religion, a control on personal traits of Lobh, Moh and Ahankar is commensurately rewarded by increasing credibility of the person. Consequently one earns true respect of people, who see their welfare in the advice of the former.

Today service unto humanity can be carried out in many a way. Much is required to be done for health and educational standards of the masses. There is also a necessity for provision of minimum means of comfort and convenience. However, the most significant amongst human requirements is making man habitual of high thinking and capable of seeking solutions to personal problems with one's own effort and resources. Otherwise, perpetual dependence on other's donations and help make man weak in will, as a consequence of which, one continues to look for help from others and seeks favour either of some deities or person of status. Such an attitude of mind is very much undesirable from the point of view of human self-respect and self-dependence.

The true strength of a person lies in one's excellence of Gun, Kerm and Swabhav (personal attributes, actions, and behaviour) depending on which only, one is considered credible, trustworthy and duty-conscious. An individual possessing these attributes commands respect of all and sundry and easily creates an environment of corroboration and co-operation.

The advent of a golden age for establishing a new world order in the Twenty-First Century, would require ascetics of the order of Bhagirath. Bhagirath went on an arduous expedition to the Himalayas, in search of the source of river Bhagirathi (now popularly known as Ganga or Ganges). Humanity is on the look out for such ascetics, who have imbibed virtues to so great an extent as to become angel-like. In Sanskrit language one who succeeds in making others conquer over their weakness is known as "Veer". But the one, who goes on a step further to conquer one's own vices becomes "Mahaveer" (which is also one of the names of deity Hanuman, who symbolizes absolute courage, devotion and strength by virtue of his historical feats and sacrifices for God's work). Such are the super persons who, following the tradition laid by Hanuman, make a total surrender to God (who is an ensemble of all virtues) and in the process earn the respect of entire human race. Divine grace showers on such persons incessantly. The idea is not to belittle the importance of personal endeavour, but it must be kept in mind that for greater achievements in life, one does need invisible divine help.

Pure gold continues to be an invaluable asset for all times and place. Counterfeit coins are not accepted by anyone. Even a blind beggar is able to identify one. Similarly, high objectives necessitate credible great men for achievement. The structure of Golden New Age of Twenty-First Century would be built on pillars of many significant and heavy assignments, which can only be completed by the elites of society having strong determination and high character. A search is on for such persons. This is the object of the current Pratibha Parishkar Movement of the mission. Individuals passing through the acid tests of refinement of talents would not only be counted amongst the forerunners amongst the elites, they would also establish their extraordinary identity by leading others on the path to excellence.

Source: ‘’Donation of Time – The Supreme Charity’’ by Sri Ram Sharma Acharya

An Effective Capability

There is a common complaint about people not following any advice related to idealistic pursuits. It is being said that these days no one takes interest in idealism, nor does one take the subject seriously.

Such statements do have some degree of truth since it is believed that efforts to motivate people for promotion of ideals are not always successful. Had the truth been otherwise, the preachers, who were not lesser in number in ancient times, would have totally revolutionized the world. There was a time, when this country had only Seven Principal Rishis. The number was small, but the personalities were so imposing that their ideologies influenced civilizations throughout the world and in the seven continents their doctrines of spirituality were accepted by citizens of all countries. In those days, there was a limited number of Sadhus and Brahmans in India; but they could reach the remotest corners of the country and educating people in codes of ethics, motivated them to become aware of advantages of duty-consciousness and mutual goodwill. What is the mystery behind disappearance of those mystical powers in religious movements of today? Why should clouds shower sand when they are capable of providing life-giving water?

There is a simple explanation to the decreasing influence of present day sadhus (saints and preachers). It is only the high levels of character of a person which leaves an impression on the common man. People with base character do not have competence to convince anyone about the validity of their statements. It is not possible for such persons to make others accept those doctrines which the former advocate as being contributory to excellence.

The status of a public speaker has to be higher than that of the audience. That is why a speaker is provided an elevated platform. It would not be possible for a speaker sitting at a lower elevation to communicate with people looking down at him. In order to motivate others for imbibitions of idealism in life, the adviser must be in a position to withstand any test, for credibility of one's own excellence of character. Otherwise, the advocacy would be regarded as hypocrisy. Introduction of any subject in the initial state necessitates a high level of expertise. Even in a preparatory school such teachers are engaged who have higher qualification in the subject to be taught. For example, authenticity of experience of a music teacher is insured before taking lessons in music from him. Whereas in other fields of learning this aspect of higher qualification of teacher may at times be ignored, in context of spiritual preachings related to idealistic and reformist transformation in life, it becomes an absolute necessity that the preacher also firmly believes in and follows in thoughts and action, the doctrines being advocated for others. While listening to a preacher people are much more interested in knowing how far the former has incorporated the recommendations being made in his own life. The upliftment of any country, religion, society or culture depends on only one factor and that is the related persons must create profound impact of the characteristic high values on those coming in contact by virtue of their own character and present themselves as an example. It must be emphasized that these values are not merely a facade of external appearance but are a product of emotional involvement, profound faith, and absolute conviction and its translation into action.

A combination of emotional involvement, faith and absolute conviction invariably attracts camp followers. With these faculties even non-virtuous persons attract many weak-willed persons, who become their associates in bad habits. This is how bands of drunkards and drug addicts are formed and gangs of thieves, bandits and vagabonds are created. The reason is a simple one. The leaders and motivators actually practice, what they preach irrespective of the propriety of their action or otherwise.

Words and deeds are like the two poles of an electrical field. By connecting them, the current of force in the sermon is produced. Otherwise, people begin to question the practicability of the recommendations of preacher. They become skeptical, wondering why the speaker does not adopt those very values in his own life which are being forcefully advocated as being of the highest order and capable of inducing a metamorphosis in others? A crosscurrent of thoughts passes through the minds of such persons. Is the idea of the person giving sermon practical and reform possible? Do the contemporary practices really need any change? Or otherwise, even if the arguments of the reformist are valid, then, while guiding others why does not the former imbibe the doctrines being advocated in his own life? The listener reaches only one conclusion i.e. the speaker is a confidence- trickster and the objective of his lip-service is simply to gain public acclamation. Further, while adopting low standards for self, of skepticism which alienates people from preachers of morality. he is attempting to derive those advantages which many other selfish persons and cheats obtain in their own specific ways. This is the type Vichar Kranti (Revolution of Ideologies) cannot be made possible by putting forth arguments like an advocate. In this manner, one may, at the most clarify some ambiguities of concepts, but it is not possible to establish new traditions with that much only. Disguised in many forms, within the personality of a preacher are a variety of evil traits like selfish motives, vested interests, false pride of personal superiority and a veiled sense of contempt for others. Unless control is exercised over them, the status of reformists is reduced to those of persons in a revelry changing masks and entertaining people. In society hypocritic actions of people assume many forms. It is seen that while marrying their daughters, parents oppose dowry, but when looking for a bride for their sons they openly or secretly take the advantage of this evil custom. This is how hypocrites in a reformist movement retard its progress. Persons arranging expensive exhibitionist marriages become poor and dishonest and change their masks according to personal requirements. Because of such persons, great revolutions like Vichar Kranti also become a subject of mockery.

If preachers also honestly resort to practicing their doctrines, they would not find any dearth of followers. The trustworthiness of saints like Nanak and Kabir for their sincerity of purpose and their unusually high talents had always strongly stimulated and motivated sensitive persons and attracted innumerable camp followers. However, to achieve it, the latter had to withstand acid tests of hardships and adversities of environments in their time.

A more or less foolproof methodology for counteracting the present day problems of mankind would require reorientation of mass thinking so that prevalent counterproductive ideologies are discarded and the society is made to accept a tradition of responsible, prudent way of interaction by presentation of logic, facts, evidence and experiences. This is, in a nutshell the process of Vichar Kranti. The second phase consists of transmutation of behavioral pattern. In other words, we may call it a process of eradication of evil traits and augmentation of virtuous traits in society. An endeavor to build up mass-resistance against the prevailing counterproductive values in the society and reverting the destructive trends into constructive ones needs a great deal of courage. Mustering courage for utilization of one's talent for a high objective is known as Pratibha Parishkar (Refinement of talents). This mega-revolution of the century would be made possible with progressive implementation of the above two plans of action.

The decisive factor for the success of this mega revolution is requirement of dedicated donation of time from zealous, energetic talented persons. TIME-DONATION (Samaya Daan) is the best amongst all types of donations for one simple reason. This particular act of giving incorporates an active personal participation of donor in the act of benevolence along with an interaction with the Almighty, since it comprises the only conjunction of God-given-time and personal endeavor of body which is also created by God. In order to be effective this process must combine physical activity and strong compassionate urge and involvement. TIME DONATION becomes fruitful only when it appropriately coordinates time, activity, pledge and dedication. With such a practice of TIME DONATION, man is undoubtedly capable of bringing the formidable task of Yug Parivartan (Establishing a New World Order) to successful completion.

 Source: Donation of Time - The Supreme Charity by Sri Ram Sharma Acharya

Change In Perspective Would Hasten The Change In Environment

What type of donation is most significant for a particular environment? What makes a donation most valuable? There is a simple answer. The most superior donation is that which alleviates the greatest suffering of man during a particular period. The adversity could be a draught-requiring drinking water for the thirsty, a famine-needing food for the starving, a deluge-necessitating a boat for rescuing the stranded or medical help for people involved in an accident. That is to say, the donation must supplement the most urgently required resources to mitigate maximum suffering of the moment.

Today, each one of us is in the vice grip of "misconstrued values". They are damaging the fabric of personal, family and social life of entire human race. Man appears to have lost his way and is wandering in labyrinths of mistaken ideals without any aim or objective of life. Perspectives have become so much confused, that one finds it difficult to distinguish between the right and the wrong and often takes unfavourable action for one's own self. In the epic Mahabharat, there is an episode about the visit of Kauravas to a newly built palace, in which swimming pools were designed to appear like spreads of dry floor and vice versa. Walking through them, the Kaurvas made a fool of themselves. This confusion in perspective brought to them only misery and ridicule.

Today, it has become desirable to bring in a change in perspective of mankind, in order to provide man a capacity to differentiate between the truly beneficial and deceptive detrimental courses of life. Norms of living must be based on universal brotherhood and equality amongst men. There should be an equitable sharing of resources. The policy of 'Be happy and make others happy' must be adopted in life. The basis of social interaction should be cooperation and sharing of responsibilities. One must not behave with others in a manner, which is not considered desirable for one's own self. None should compromise one's integrity under any circumstances. Injustice should neither be done nor tolerated. Neither should one exhibit one's superiority of wealth, nor someone be compelled to live in poverty. Modesty and civility must become essential ingredients of character. None should be allowed to become indifferent to codes of ethics in behaviour. Nor should one be given a freedom to exhibit an arrogant defiance to taboos. Let us create a society in which giving due importance to high ideals, everyone adopts a modest style of living. Society must create for itself a system, in which each member of the community is made to agree and abide by moral obligation and responsibilities.

Today, however, the situation is dismal. The ideology, norms of social interaction, interpersonal behaviour and aims and objectives of persons and communities have become more or less counterproductive. Everyone is impatiently contending the race for one-upmanship. Man is madly busy in filling personal coffers with things of status, comfort and luxury by resorting to all possible ways and means. Not only that, paradoxically, he is also having a false sense of pride in vulgar utilization of all personal acquisitions of wealth, material and status. Arrogant exhibition of improperly acquired authority and status is being considered today a sign of personal competence. Imbibitions of bad habits in thoughts and behaviour are making man increasingly discontented, restless and apprehensive. The prevalent environment of dissatisfaction, irritation, exhaustion, and despair is encouraging unending series of machinations, intrigues, plans and counter-plans of interpersonal rivalry.

During this century much advancement in science has taken place along with an increasing dependence on intellectualism. Nevertheless, misutilization of both have produced an ever-increasing deterioration in the state of health, poverty and unemployment for the masses. Toxication produced because of pollution has become the biggest challenge for survival of human race. Widespread phenomenon of drug-addiction and underhand machinations of vested interests indicate as though humanity is systematically heading towards committal of mass suicide. The reason behind this entire chaos and disorder is only one and can be summed up in just a few words. "Human mind has lost the sense of direction" (Buddhi Vparyay). This in itself is a crisis of faith in ethical values. (Astha Sankat). Today, the most unavoidable requirement of man, which is also proving to be the biggest bane of human existence is one. People are finding it difficult to adopt the proper ideology becoming of human race and translate it into action in their life. This degradation has taken place inadvertently and effortlessly. Water flows down the slope on its own, but one finds it difficult to lift it upwards. Modern man is facing an extreme crisis of courage for the right cause. The prevalent trend of corrupt thinking is easily influencing common man and insinuating one to adopt one corrupt practice after another, in quick succession. Corrupt mind has thus become the epicenter of the source of corruption and problems in the society. Corrupt thoughts emanating from each individual are spreading all around to pollute their respective spheres of influence. Just as stomach disorder produces toxins giving rise to numerous diseases of various types and magnitude, a sandstorm of distorted ideologies clouds the perspective of man making it difficult to see the truth and reality. Human endeavor is not an autonomic process of body. Each activity of an individual is strongly motivated by the person's aspirations, views and ideologies. It is the mind which governs the body. The body is compelled to act according to the dictates of mind, which is the central processing unit. A puppet performs only according to the will of the puppeteer.

In each part of this world, one finds numerous undesirable problems of many types related to local environment and prevalent customs. It is a common practice to consider each of these problems in isolation and seek a contemporary solution thereof suitable for that particular place. However, it tantamounts to application of a local anesthesia to the wounded part of the body. There does appear a temporary relief but as soon as the effect of medicament wanes, the problem reappears with the same intensity. Hence it is desirable that instead of wasting time in such diversionary tactics, all efforts are concentrated for bringing about a "Revolution in Ideology" (Vichar Kranti). Let this revolution be sweeping and powerful like a hurricane. Though localized cleaning of apartment and streets is also carried out now and then, an overall cleaning of widespread area becomes possible only by a strong wind and torrential rains. The proposed revolution is meant to serve this purpose on a global scale.

Thus instead of diluting our energy by indulgence in varied endeavours for local treatments, we must choose specific goals and attempt to achieve them with total involvement and perseverance. To a great extent it can be made possible by relying on realities based on hard facts and logical considerations. During the recent centuries two great philosophers have propagated their doctrines of "Democracy" and "Communism" so forcefully that two-third of the population of the world came under the influence of either of these ideologies. The remaining one-third of the world advocates one system of social organization or the other for vested interests. When confronted with hard facts, the latter class is also unable to justify its It was the impact of ideological revolutions which could permanently eradicate the evil systems of monarchy, feudalism, personalized money lending business, concept of nobility, slavery and other such undesirable practices, which had taken deep roots in the society since ages. Today, these customs are in oblivion and are casually referred to in some odd pages of history. Their significance and glamour of the bygone era has disappeared for ever.Nonconformity. The "Revolution of Ideology" (Vichar Kranti) is an unflinching crusade for resurrection of morality in man and is based on hard facts. Whenever and wherever such experiments have been carried out forcefully, they have been rewarded with miraculous results. It is true, that at times, the influence and outcome of such movements were not as effective as it should have been. The reasons for it were invariably vested interests and preconceived notion which the participants found it difficult to discard. ^-

In the present "Revolution of Ideology", priority has been accorded to up gradation of character. Modem man has become obsessed with narrow selfish interests. It has, therefore, become necessary to establish the conviction that being unit of the society, the interests of the individual lie in the interests of the society as a whole. Thus man has no alternative to maintaining an inseparable link with the activities connected with welfare of mankind. It would, however, necessitate a control and curtailment of personal greed, attachment and ego. Farsightedness, capable of differentiating, between propriety and impropriety must be inculcated even at the expense of a total disregard to age-old customs. An environment should be created in which each man is compelled to adopt such codes of conduct, in which modesty associated with mutual goodwill-both being ingredients of dignified human behavior, become indispensable. Each human endeavor must, therefore, incorporate a fair degree of cooperation civility and gentlemanliness. In nature stronger species rarely survive at the cost of weaker ones. On the contrary, generally the competent and strong beings are found showering their love, affection and cooperation on the infirm, innocent, submissive individuals. Had it not been true, the female parent of all species would have been devouring their offsprings and the biological evolution would have come to an end long ago.

Nowadays counterproductive undesirable factors have polluted all walks of life including individual's personal habits, society, administration, business etc. These pollutants are required to be extricated. The task is formidable and needs commensurate contribution of talents from each individual. This global war against impropriety would require a plethora of powerful multifarious armaments. Amongst the intelligentsia, the pen of the writer and communicability of the orator should become this weaponry. Substantiated with facts and figures, the oratory of the speaker must be so forceful and effective so as to enthral each listener and provide enough conviction and motivation for giving up impropriety. Singers, who have become owned the world over and are dominating the world of music in the contemporary society, must come forward and lend their voice to this great crusade. There can be no better penance for contributions to orgies they are being accused of. This is also right moment of redemption for the wealthy. In the forthcoming Golden Era undue possession of personal property is neither going to be tolerated by the administrative systems nor by the envious compatriots. Be it known, that in future, the foremost sufferers of the mega revolution will be the affluent persons, since over- Indulgence in sex, comforts and wants have always been regarded as the root case of many problems, crises and irregularities of the society. The possessors of superfluous wealth and property are, therefore, being warned to donate liberally, in their own interest, for promotion of contemporary religion.

There are many other systems exerting direct influence on public opinion. Amongst these, the media holds the prime position. The profession of acting too has become a symbol of power, guiding trends in society. They must fall in line. Whosoever has a quality of leadership must not waste talent in odd ventures for satiating personal wants. Instead, such persons must join the mainstream of reformist ideologies in the society and making a strong endeavor like Buddha, Gandhi, Shankar, Dayanand, Vivekanand and Vinoba, fulfill the dire necessity of providing the right direction to mankind. In this context, whatever be the status in society, none should belittle one's personal competence. There is a legend in the scriptures about a grasshopper who dared to defy the ocean and was helped in the venture by the great sage Agastya. Thinkers like Karl Marx, Lenin and Russo were not professors in some university. The courage shown by non-entities like Kabir and Raidas who fought a lone battle to provide justice for the downtrodden was exemplary. They worked throughout their life to advance the right cause. An uneducated farmer took a pledge to sow a thousand mango-trees around his land and became renowned throughout the country as 'Hazari Kisaan'. Strongly motivated individuals have tremendous energy. They neither care for resources nor look for associates and rowing their own boat single-handedly, take many more across the river. The strongest pillar of foundation on which the structure of contemporary religion (Yug Dharm) rests is the "Revolution of Ideology" (Vichar Kranti) which involves extrication of improprieties from the mind of common man, resulting in incorporation of codes of conduct based on prudence rather than dogmatic practices. The process would basically consist of transforming the psyche of the masses. It would, therefore, be sufficient to stimulate the contemplatory habits of common man so that he begins to think in the right direction. The faculty of empathy in the human mind is also required to be shaken out of slumber. A change in perspective would usher in a change in traditions. The talented persons moving in any direction of progress would not find any shortage of camp-followers.

The color of glass in the spectacles makes one see objects in that color. A mirror reflects one's own shape as the voice in an echo. The shadow of a person moves as a constant companion. In the like manner, whenever, the developed personality of a person determines to move towards an idealistic goal, the power inherent in the person reflects back from a multitude and multiplies a million fold. Such a person never feels a dearth of associates and resources. Only one action is needed. Enliven your own power of mind, strengthen it and associating it with excellence push it forward on the rails of idealism. 

-Pt. Sri Ram Sharma Acharya