Never ending religion talks

Wednesday, September 13, 2006 NEVER ENDING RELIGION TALKS I reside in the college hostel with my 200 friends and well over 3 yrs. We proud to be a hosteler and never compromise on the issue of unity.Hostels are young, talented, dynamic and repesent themselves as a team whenever there is a need. We ain't know any religion, caste or region.Although disputes occur but we never relate them with the trivial categories which Government has made to quench their thrust for votes. We play hard and work harder.We don't give a damn about what our forefathers have did in the name of religion or any thing else. After all it is the success of the nation matters most at the end of day.When i see the never ending mud-slinging on the name of the discussions on the religion, i get disgruntled and disheartened. I dont believe they are youths, they must be some oldy who has nothing left in his life other than denunciation and all those depressing talks. India is in verge of becoming the most youthful nation in a few years.So,its an urge to all leaders to respect youth,support their cause and donot mindlessly lathicharge them on the orders of some autocratic leader who has nothing to do with the dream to make india a incredible place to live in. JAI HIND from an indian yougster. 7:22:39 PM Posted By Rahul Sharma Comments (4) Politics Comments K. Venugopal Wednesday, September 13, 2006 11:21:54 PM Dear Rahul Sharma, Being young is no big deal. All 'oldies' were young once.Here are some tips from an 'oldie'. You say you have lived in peace with 200 friends for 3 years in the college hostel. That's promising. The world out there is huge, but you must nurture the technique of peace you have discovered in the college so that you can radiate it in the world outside the college. Most youngsters lose their idealism after college and then it is one rat race to be on top of the social ladder. You say you are talented, dynamic and represent yourselves as a team when needed. That's the way to go. But don't sell your talents to the highest bidder at college campus recruitments. Try to put in some years of social work in the villages or slums before you settle down to a secure job.You say you "ain't know any religion". Well buddy, it's best for you that you do. Read Swami Vivekananda for starters. You won't be misled on religious matters from then on. Everyone needs the crux of religion/spirituality. Only then will we be men of integrity. Otherwise we keep searching for something that always appears missing or fleeting and we will ever be in a state of conflict. All the world's a family, so do not bother about any specific regions. But also remember that each region has its uniqueness. Do seek to understand them. Only then will you seek to travel, which travel broadens the mind. Otherwise your travel will only be business travel, from 5 star hotel to 5 star hotel, with nary a difference of culture for you to profit by. K. Venugopal Wednesday, September 13, 2006 11:22:44 PM Dear Rahul Sharma, I agree Governments, being run by politicians, do politicize everything. But then that's how politicians are, they need votes to continue being successful politicians and therefore need to cater to one constituency or the other. Youngsters like you ought to ensure that they do not form themselves into any constituency except the Indian constituency, thereby defeating the politicians' tendency to play to the gallery. You have, my friend, to give quite a damn about what your forefathers were. Only then will you be able to judge where they went wrong and where they got it right. They couldn't have been all that bad, could they? If they were, would they have got bright children like you? Sharma, not just success of the nation, but success of humanity itself - that's how big your vision must be. Vasudeva Kutumbakam, remember? Never get disgruntled and disheartened over anything. There always is a lesson in every nook and corner of society as well as with the most idiotic of arguments. Try to follow the thread. Even if you don't learn any lessons, you would have become more patient! Let's say India is on the verge of becoming the most youthful and enlightened nation. Without the enlightenment aspect, we would just reflect the angry-young-man spirit in us. Don't wait for any leadership's support. Create the leadership yourself. You should have not just the dream to make India an incredible place, but the intelligence to wake up to the incredible reality that is India. Bharath Mata ki Jai! From an Indian veteran. jkeshav Thursday, September 14, 2006 5:20:07 AM By religion one means spiritualism. Without which societies and the social-fabric they depend upon, can be torn apart as it has happened in the West. As a long term resident of US & Canada, I am the first hand witness of this. One does not have to be overtly religious but cultivating spiritualism is the recognition of a superior being and that we are all a part of this cosmos.Yes never in India's history have we seen such huge number of youth under 35years of age. It is our duty to empower the youth and give them proper guidance and moral codes for their success. And make certain that they dont go the way the western youth have gone, particularly from the U.S.!By the way I almost am a youth by age but definately yes at heart ! vandal1078 Friday, September 15, 2006 12:18:04 AM Whenever we begin to lose the battle of being successful we try to establish that we win over west in tradition and spirituality.Instead of being rudimentary,time is now for the people to change with time and develop a devoted working force.