While man runs after money, scriptures prescribe a ceiling on desires. How great would it be if each and every Indian desired just for one house, one vehicle, abundant greenery, temperate consumption of food and a continuous flow of money to charities. Our country would have progressed faster and the Sensex would have touched 15000 in 1995 itself. Unfortunately, the state of affairs is pathetic.
Today, as I parked my bike in a narrow lane in Chennai, I glanced around the place. How crowded the place was. The lane is filled with multi storeyed apartments on either side. The apartments clearly are not constructed as per the guidelines which necessitates ample parking and recreation space. As a result, a road which is about 14 feet wide gets narrower because of parking space and pedestrians. And children do not have any place to play outdoor games. This forces them to watch TV or play video games. As a result, the young talent is getting wasted......I do not say that watching TV or playing games are too bad but I definitely believe that playing outdoor games increases one's creativity, mental strength and physical strength. It is not surprising that many children wear spectacle even before they reach their 10 the standard.
Who is accountable for this? Not one person or organization but the entire society at large.
When I was a kid, I watched a science fiction where the earth's natural resources are totally exhausted. As a result, men live underground and they roam around wearing a safety jacket. I feel such a scenario is very much likely unless we change our path.
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