Some people subscribe to the view that if we imbibe the virtuous values of truth, honesty and justice as the basis of people’s character then the systems will improve by itself.
The current system has degraded so much that it is doubtful that this system will help build character.
The present system is hampering the process of building the character? In today’s system, virtue is not rewarded but the people look at the virtuous with indifference and skepticism. There are some failures of the system which prevent a person from becoming upright even if he wants to. Without the overhaul of the present system, it will not be possible to imbibe the virtues of
honesty and justice?
Let us take an example to understand this dichotomy. The shop keepers who sell ration and kerosene oil get such a small commission that they cannot survive without becoming dishonest. Every dealer of kerosene oil gets a commission of seven naya paisa on every litre of kerosene. Every dealer has a quota of 10000 litres per month. In other words he gets an income of Rs. 700/- per month. In this income he has expenses of his shop and he also has to take care of his family.
This is an impossible task. What else
can he do except indulge in malpractices. There are 4000 such dealers in Delhi alone. In one stroke of pricing policy of the government the system has corrupted 4000 people across the city.
Unless the government increases their commission how can anyone expect them to become honest?
Unless the system changes there is hardly any hope of building people’s character.
Why there is need for building character of people? Why there is need for building sound operating system?
By controlling own desires and attachments, man attains nirvana that is believed to be the goal of life.
To move towards a state of perfection is the aim of life and the universe. Sound systems of governance help in building a virtuous character but bad systems impede the same process. If there are good models of governance then it will help speed up the process of building human character. Therefore, building the system in which we operate is the only way.
This is the only ladder on which one can climb up the path of virtuous character. There are no two views about the fact that as virtue takes root in people’s character; the operating systems will improve, too. As the improvement in the system takes place, the character building process will get a boost.
To fight for truth and justice by following the path of righteousness and to restore the Dharma, in other words operating systems, is the greatest action (Karma Yoga) a man can aspire for. Engaging in actions in consonance with the path of Dharma help imbibe the virtues of righteousness in mankind.
We observe that most of the political leaders, government officials and businessman indulge in dishonest practices. Many of them do wrong since they have no other option of survival in the present
system. If they are offered right systems then many of them will be reformed. Both the jobs, system reforms and individual reform are extremely important.
The current system has degraded so much that it is doubtful that this system will help build character.
The present system is hampering the process of building the character? In today’s system, virtue is not rewarded but the people look at the virtuous with indifference and skepticism. There are some failures of the system which prevent a person from becoming upright even if he wants to. Without the overhaul of the present system, it will not be possible to imbibe the virtues of
honesty and justice?
Let us take an example to understand this dichotomy. The shop keepers who sell ration and kerosene oil get such a small commission that they cannot survive without becoming dishonest. Every dealer of kerosene oil gets a commission of seven naya paisa on every litre of kerosene. Every dealer has a quota of 10000 litres per month. In other words he gets an income of Rs. 700/- per month. In this income he has expenses of his shop and he also has to take care of his family.
This is an impossible task. What else
can he do except indulge in malpractices. There are 4000 such dealers in Delhi alone. In one stroke of pricing policy of the government the system has corrupted 4000 people across the city.
Unless the government increases their commission how can anyone expect them to become honest?
Unless the system changes there is hardly any hope of building people’s character.
Why there is need for building character of people? Why there is need for building sound operating system?
By controlling own desires and attachments, man attains nirvana that is believed to be the goal of life.
To move towards a state of perfection is the aim of life and the universe. Sound systems of governance help in building a virtuous character but bad systems impede the same process. If there are good models of governance then it will help speed up the process of building human character. Therefore, building the system in which we operate is the only way.
This is the only ladder on which one can climb up the path of virtuous character. There are no two views about the fact that as virtue takes root in people’s character; the operating systems will improve, too. As the improvement in the system takes place, the character building process will get a boost.
To fight for truth and justice by following the path of righteousness and to restore the Dharma, in other words operating systems, is the greatest action (Karma Yoga) a man can aspire for. Engaging in actions in consonance with the path of Dharma help imbibe the virtues of righteousness in mankind.
We observe that most of the political leaders, government officials and businessman indulge in dishonest practices. Many of them do wrong since they have no other option of survival in the present
system. If they are offered right systems then many of them will be reformed. Both the jobs, system reforms and individual reform are extremely important.
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