Thanking-Questioning Campaign

Human beings are the most evolved species on earth. Unlike other living beings, man is mentally advanced and has attained high levels of personal competences in social and spiritual domains. From the Stone Age to this modern, hi-tech era, the needs and aspirations of an individual and of the society as a whole have changed. The present day society should meet the primary standards of living for the people thriving in it. It is the collective responsibility of the government and the people to reach out to others and extend these facilities to all, considering the society as their family. Amidst the hullabaloo of this busy life, we have to ensure that none sleeps with an empty stomach. There has to be a proper Public Distribution system that provides the essential provisional access to everyone. The society can't prosper if its entire people can't avail decent food and clothing. It is said, “A healthy mind rests in a healthy body”, and rightly so, for if a society has to be healthy, there is a need for hospitals and dispensaries that provide an appropriate healthcare system for the people. Irrespective of the economic status of the people, this healthcare provision has to be for everyone. After these needs that help in the well being of a person, there's one more thing that is instrumental in the all round development of an individual- Education. Education provides knowledge and wisdom combined with values that help in the formation of a better society. When our society will have educated people, there will always be a qualitative output from them.

Students' Oxygen movement view

22/11/2009

When will we celebrate real children’s day?

Children are the special creation of God. They have an essence of Godliness. They are full of innocence, love and inquisition. Children are pure at heart and they are full of positivity and optimism. They’ll never give up a task till it is complete and learn with their own speed. In a way, the best examples of ideal human beings are children. God has given each one of us a sense of discretion and by using this virtue, they can learn on their own by practical skills. But what is the reason that when the children start getting older turn into selfish human beings? It is the system and the society that is causing this flaw in us. Had they not been touched by this defunct system, they wouldn’t have changed into snobbish beings. The best way to bring up children is to nurture as they are, let their virtues flourish and give them their own space and time to grow. But in today’s world, we don’t just need to grow in a crude manner but polish our skills, virtues and character with the tool called education. We need to experience the miraculous power we have got to feel the presence of God in each one of us. Today’ sadly, the meaning of education, human beings, spirituality has changed. Now, people believe in buying happiness with money and they miss out on the most beautiful and spectacular moments and joys in life. He who has a childlike innocence will be able to enjoy the morning dew or the nature’s view but others who have become scientific robots, far away from Godliness and spirituality are busy minting money with the tool called education, that now teaches how to earn.Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru dreamed of an India in which all children would get their own time, space and education and flourish spiritually. But this dream remains unrealized as many children aren’t able to study and grow and those who study, are not getting the proper environ to prosper.A real Children’s day will be celebrated when their Godliness grows with the help of education. On this Children’s day, and on the birthday of Pandit Nehru, let’s pray for all the children that they keep the childlike spirit and salute the man who helped instill a dream in our minds.

Students' Oxygen movement view

15/11/2009

Does Education Enable us to Identify between the Right and the Wrong?

Education is necessary for every individual. It is not a commodity, but it is a system of values, a bundle of knowledge, a form of belief and the key for constructive development. Education opens the eyes of a person to see what is right and what is wrong. A real educated person is one who has a sense of discernment and a strong character. Education forms the foundation of one's life, nurturing him/her with values, spiritual and moral, and along with theoretical knowledge, extra-curricular activities and vocational training, helps in the overall development. It teaches us the way of life and helps us implement whatever we have learnt. In today's society also, where we witness the changed meaning of education, there is a need to bring about a change in this flawed system of education. Unlike the real preaching of education, in today's times we are taught only the theoretical matter contained in books and that too in a manner that helps us only to score marks in examinations and earn good money in the future. Education is sold in schools like a product and its sole teaching is the importance of money in one's life. The 'so-called' educated people are busy minting money for themselves and increasing their bank balances, caring nothing for the source or the means. Our education system is giving us the power to decipher between the right and the wrong but more than succeeding in this aspect, it has failed to do so; the reason being the modified education system according to the needs of the ambitious few. We, the students and the future decision makers have realized that this system needs support, modification and improvement and its time when we start spreading this message to our society. Let's start from today, from our level and each of us take small steps towards a big change.

Students' oxygen movement view

08/11/09

The ultimate result of education- Money?

Human beings are the greatest creation of God and are consecrated with the sense of discretion that helps us to decipher between the right and wrong. But it seems that we have started losing our sense of judgment as we see less of this quality in the society. The reason for this is not very hard to find. After oxygen, food and water, the necessities for our survival comes education, crucial for the spiritual and mental growth of every person. Education gives a strong foundation to our life and makes us who we are. It is not a limited process; instead, we keep learning things till the end. We'll be called educated when we receive a proper training for an all round development from our parents, school and society. Education beautifies a person, enhancing his character and helping him to relate with his conscience that tells us what is right and what is wrong. But today, we see a changed face of education. The real meaning of education in our society is to hold degrees on paper followed by a good job with a heavy package. We are counseled by everyone around us regarding various career options that can help us become an educated person. This is the reason why we are getting money-minded and are losing our sense of discretion. How can we know what is right when the only thing we see around is money-orientedness and a dearth of moral values. But we can't say that our society is wrong; instead, the education system is deficient. When one pays heavily for his child's education that comprises of books with temporary mugging up minus values for life, the person the person will surely expect a heavy pay packet in return. But we need to question ourselves- Is money the ultimate result of education ? A life in which mankind should be our business, charity, honesty, brotherhood and peace should be our business; it is replaced with selfishness and greed for oneself. Let us strive to rectify this system by bringing a change in ourselves, that is, by inculcating more value based education, being concerned for others, living as a global family and building bridges instead of walls. This will help us redefine the real meaning of education.

Students' oxygen movement view

01/11/09