There is an essential requirement for the development of refined political consciousness in the youth. The events occurring in the present time are extremely serious and disruptive. May it be the party politics or the politics of the students–the plight of both is now a cause of concern, which requires profound introspection, as both are in a confused state today. Apart from a few exceptions, the students’ politics has lost its direction and is devoid of a proper channel. Even this could be tolerated, but now things have reached such a point that the students of the higher educational institutions have begun to raise anti-national slogans in the name of freedom of expression and all this, merely to be in the limelight. This situation is very dangerous. Today some of the so-called student leaders are looking for their ideals in terrorists and the way in which they are being glorified is definitely a cause of deep concern.
The politics of today, leaving a few exceptions, appears to be an assemblage of conspirators, whose sole objective is to acquire influence and political power. For attaining it, they are ready to indulge in any type of conspiracy. They want power at any cost, even if they have to take the support of those terrorists and unwanted powers who dream of further partitioning our motherland. After witnessing their activities, the laymen today have forgotten the real meaning of politics.
In the public life today, politics is considered a synonym of conspiracy, shrewdness, trickery and deception. When anyone is found to indulge in such malefic deeds, he is said to be doing politics. However, the real implication of politics is far away from its prevalent form. Actually, politics is a system of making the national and international relations well organized and easy. It has its own values and ethics, which are inspired by the lofty ideals of universal welfare and happiness. The political phase of pre-independent India began under the inspiration and influence of these ideals. At that time, the idealists like Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Mahatma Gandhi, Madan Mohan Malviya, Lokmanya Tilak, Sarojini Naidu, Bhikhaji Cama, etc entered the field of politics. The objective of these nationalists was the establishment of higher ideals, supreme values and higher criterions; and they sacrificed all their pleasures for the sake of motherland. They gave up their personal comforts and aspirations in national interest and based all their activities for the attainment of independence.
These eminent personalities had nothing of their own. They devoted all their belongings to the nation. For them, every breath chanted the voice of independence; every heartbeat began an unending flow of sacrificial sentiments for the nation. But it is sad that such a glorious period now appears to have come to an end. Today, neither are there such values nor such youth who could follow them. Patriots like Subramaniam Bharti and Subhash Chandra Bose are hard to find. Where are those devout nationalists, who happily gave up everything for the emancipation of their country from colonial and its cultural upliftment?
Today the way in which the student leaders in the higher educational institutions are insulting their own country and appreciating other nations has given rise to extremely dangerous circumstances, which need profound thinking. In the recent past, the slogans were raised in a controversial program organized by the Students Union of a renowned University of Delhi. They were so objectionable and condemnable that they could not even be expressed in words. The students had organized the event to oppose the death sentence awarded to the culprit who was involved in the attack on the parliament of their own country and were demanding the status of martyr for him and other terrorists. In the program, slogans were raised openly for dividing and partitioning our country. These confused students were thinking that whatever they were doing in the name of freedom of expression would be appreciated and praised. Moreover, numerous news channels, because of their personal political self-interest, presented them as great leaders, instead of showing them the correct path.
Some of the so-called intellectuals even appreciated their condemnable deeds. They were made the center of politics and efforts were even being made to remove the dividing line that exists between patriotism and treason. When these students got bail, along with a strict warning from the court, efforts were made to portray them as heroes. This unfortunate event even became the headlines of the newspapers. For some of the news channels, this became a hot topic and so they appreciated the event. It would have been far better if someone had explained to them that one should be in the headlines for his noble and auspicious deeds and for following his national duties, rather than for raising anti-national slogans.
In this context, the example of Ranjit Singh is worth mentioning. This student made such a marvellous achievement in the field of student politics that it is a tight slap on the faces of the deviated student leaders. Ranjit is the son of Dilip Singh, a resident of Dhundhala village of Sojat Tehsil of Pali district in Rajasthan. He is a student of second year of law in the Brunel University of London. He has been elected to the international student chair. His brilliant speeches based on logic and facts and his responsible attitude earned for him the support of the students of many countries, who played a crucial role in ensuring his victory. Speeches are not enough but it is essential to set an agenda to implement the plans. Ranjit spoke only that which could be implemented. He used his calibre very proficiently and spoke frankly. Even the students of countries like Russia, England, Canada, etc highly appreciated his speech, which was a glimpse of indianness. The victory of Ranjit is a strong answer to the treacherous students working on anti-national agenda, who only create cacophony on the basis of religion, caste and classes, and those who try to humiliate their own nation, appreciate our enemies and endorse the terrorists as great leaders (who do not even hesitate in cruelly assassinating the helpless, women, old and children). The victory of Ranjit Singh Rathore is sufficient to move those traitors who glorify those terrorist who are the staunch enemies of humanity and are infamous for their destructive activities. It is the dream of Ranjit that the malice prevalent in the Indian politics should be removed and refined; and the glory of our nation should be restored at the global level. India should regain its position of being the mentor of the world (Jagadguru).
There are numerous youths in India who think like Ranjit Singh and are demonstrating the polluted political scenario. No doubt, today the circumstances are depressing and this is the reality of the present political scenario, but the responsibility of reversing this trend lies on the youth power. Some steps have already been taken in this context in the recent elections to the Lok Sabha. The increasing number of youth who have been elected as parliamentarians is a good indication. It is encouraging because these young parliamentarians, belonging to various parties, have risen above their political allegiance and demonstrated nationalism. However, even this is true that most of them are the successors of their own political legacy.
Even when politics is not playing an active role in giving a proper direction to the potentials of the youth, the Yug Nirman mission is playing should therefore align themselves with the activities of this movement. Those who are already participating in the programs of this movement should motivate others to move forward on this path. A point which should be clarified here is that to become a part of the Vichar Kranti Abhiyan (Thought Revolution) does not mean to move on the roads carrying placards. But, its real implication is the comprehensive transformation of one’s personality, which could inspire numerous other youths. If the youth of our nation could draw this thought power from the thought revolution and make efforts for the development and refinement of the political consciousness, then substantial changes could be brought in the present scenario and the deviated youth could be turned into a constructive work force.
Lord Krishna always used to praise Karna for his kindness in front of Arjun whereas Arjun always used to praise Yudhisthir. One day it was raining very heavily so Krishna told Arjun that I’ll show you today that Karna is more kind than Yudhisthir. They disguised themselves as brahmins and went to Yudhisthir’s palace and asked for sandalwood for havan. Yudhisthir sent his servants in search of sandalwood but as it was raining very heavily they couldn’t find dry sandalwood for havan. Yudhisthir was very much ashamed so he asked them to take anything else but they declined and returned.
Then they went to Karna for dry sandalwood. Karna looking at the situation took his bow and arrow and broke all the doors and windows of his palace which were made of sandalwood and handed over to Krishna.
Looking at this Krishna reminded Arjun that even doors of Yudhisthir’s palace were made up of sandalwood but he was attached to his things. Then Arjun bowed to Krishna and they returned home.
Akhand Jyoti Magazine 2017 Sept-Oct
