Enjoy scarcity over richness if it comes through dishonest means

Today we have lost the true meaning of education. The four pillars which comprises the education system are parents, teachers, society and the student himself. The present system is more oriented towards bookish knowledge rather than the value and evolvement of mind and soul as the real meaning of education. And the main aim is financial success rather than happy content life. Our society, family and system also encourages and pressurizes our students to become a money making machine directly or indirectly. This attitude results in plenty of ill effects which is reflected within our society. We are becoming more and more self-centered ultimately a true selfish person who is least bothered about social concern and responsibilities causing indifference and low human values. The lust and greed for money has become the priority of life and getting money to lead a lavish life. Practicing of corrupt means has become a common phenomenon leading to increased corruption in our day to day life. Even the sense of responsibility and self esteem has taken a backseat in our unending greed the money just to pose as rich within the society. But we don’t realize that on what and whom cost we are getting these money? We utilize our power and position to grab the public money which is meant for their need and development. We even digest money which has to be utilized for country development. Does we get education only for this purpose only? This question has to be answered sooner or later otherwise it will be free for all and a condition of anarchy will emerge in the country. There are three main things in the education. First is the knowledge about your soul, then yourself and ultimately to know about God. The end product of education is inculcating character and responsibility within a man. We must learn to enjoy scarcity over richness if it comes after killing our character and soul.

Students' Oxygen movement view

08/08/2010

Friendship of Krishna and Sudama bridges the rift between rich and poor

Celebration of friendship day may be a western concept but Indian history is flooded with stories about friendship and the qualities of true fiends. One such story which instantly comes to our mind is of Krishna and Sudama. This story does not only touches our emotions but also teaches us a lot of lessons to be implemented in our lives. First is the economic barrier as we become older the concern about social well being and financial status are reflected in our behavior. This could be intentional or might be un- intentional too. We start discriminating poor if we are financially sound enough. This is the root cause of hatred and discrimination among us and is ultimately reflected within our society. There are fewer rich but most are underprivileged in our country hence the example of Krishnsa and Sudama friendship is more relevant. The story gives us the clear message that no one is either rich or poor in friendship the friends are just friends and friendship is forever. If we extend this quality among our society definitely the concern and care for each other will be on the driving seat and we can break the economic barrier which is the cause of hatred among us. We must be eager to help our friends and there is no place of egoism and selfishness between true friends. India has given the doctrine of “Bashudehva Kutumbukam” meaning the whole world is a huge family. We never invaded any country just to impose our power or for mere lust. Although our history has witnessed many invasions since time immemorial. But these invaders loved our culture so much that they finally mingled and lost their individuality and a homogeneous mixture of Indian culture emerged as if we were the ocean and invaders like rivers which lost their identity when coming in contact with us. This is only possible because we love and respect even the strangers which after coming to this divine land become a part of this huge family.

Students' Oxygen movement view

01/08/2010

Guru - the person who enlightens our mind and soul

The mother is considered to be the first guru of a child. She teaches him the first lesson of life which is mainly focused on to cope with it. But it is the teacher or guru who imparts knowledge and wisdom to the child and charges his spirits. In India we have many occasions in which we feel obliged and pay our gratitude. Guru Purnima is one such occasion in which we thanks and feel proud of our teachers and pay them respect. Because its him who taught us to lead our life and how to get maximum out of it. In ancient times the meaning of education was mostly spiritual and it was considered to be the path which can lead you to reach god which was the ultimate goal of life. But the situation has changed completely in this modern era, so called 'kalyuga'. Now teaching is just another profession and students are considered customers whose need has to be taken care of. Schools are more concerned in making profits and education has become a commodity which can be purchased with the money. The ultimate goal is to make ourselves more professionally successful after completing the education. The so called valued relation has deteriorated and the special bonding between teacher and students is no longer observed. We should not get disheartened by present situation. Even today the teachers are the only person responsible for our knowledge. We must shed all our egos and surrender ourselves before him if we want to get true knowledge. The regards and respect should not diminish for our teachers and the real tribute for them will be only if we use our knowledge to serve the community.
Students' Oxygen movement view
25/07/2010

Imparting education can’t be taken for granted

Teaching is not just another work or profession only to earn your livelihood. It’s a devotion and the schools are the temple of knowledge and the teachers are its devotees. It's a selfless service for the community to make our youngster educated in result making our society a better place to live in. A society which adores not just other human beings but also values living and non-living things in surrounding which is important for our survival. If we continue playing with child’s future for the sake of giving them education which is improper and low in quality by appointing those people who either don’t have flair or fire to educate them it will have lots of ill effect in the coming generation. Unfortunately our Government seems to be doing so. They are appointing people for this work just on the basis of their marks or Degrees which are found to be either manipulated or a fake one in majority of the cases. How come these people who are doing immoral acts for getting jobs give moral values to kids is itself a big question. Can we afford to do so because these teachers ultimately has the role to shape our country future by giving our child good education. We will be living in the fool’s paradise if we expect these teachers will do justice to their teaching profession. Its our sincere request not to malign this social service by giving reins to those are not meant for this. Teacher have high regards in our society so lets not de glorify this profession. Can we afford to appoints doctors who are not properly trained and send them to the remotest areas and expect that the health of villagers will improve, the fate of the people can well be imagined. So this act has to be given thought before implementing.

Students' Oxygen movement view

27/06/2010

Schools and Teachers are meant for Studies only

It's a very old habit of engaging Govt. school teachers into various activities like Census, voting (election), health programmes etc. This shows the little concern of the govt. towards education which should be otherwise given utmost priority. But unfortunately this doesn’t happen in India. That’s why its not surprising that we are in so pathetic conditions when it comes to education. The academic calender is already short in schools and we are running short of teachers also. If we’ll engage them into others activities than how the syllabus will be completed? The students will not have other option apart from taking private tuition. This will be extra financial burden on their parents. Even the school premises are used either as a rest house for police and para-millitary forces. It is also used for various election related activities. More even it also serves as a place for marriage ceremony and reception hall. All these thing shows how much serious we are towards education. Because it's the children who are the main sufferers. But who will be held accountable for these things? Teachers who are not interested are also forced into these activities on failing their wages are cut or even withheld. This is the reward we are giving to the teachers who helps in the shaping of country’s future. These things will have to be stopped as soon as possible. And all the good people has the responsibility to raise their voice against it.

Students' Oxygen movement view

20/06/2010