Is it death of Morality or birth of a new Honest Generation?

From the tender years at school we’ve all been taught of morals and to be able to tell between right & wrong. But how many of us have been able to carry on the lessons that our parents and teachers have so painstakingly tried to instill in us.  Does the society we live in leave any room for the right things?

Many feel that morality has been reduced to just a mere concept in our nation today and we can’t blame them for thinking this. The instances we hear of corruption and bribery outweigh the number of stories we hear of justice & morality. One of the major issues that is plaguing the nation and making its future seem not-so-bright is corruption. It is the weed that is sucking out all the positive energy from the nation and is not only ruing the picture of the system in our eyes, but is also giving the nation a bad name internationally. 

Looking at the extent to which corruption exists in our nation is appalling. There seems to be no such activity that can take place without a bribe. Either giving or receiving, we often find ourselves stuck in situations where bribery is involved. From menial jobs to big multinational enterprises, the existence of bribe is rampant.

What seems like a gloomy picture and doesn’t give us much hope to look at a developing nation is also yielding a new spirit in the citizens. While there are individuals in our country who are hampering the growth, there is also a rising consciousness against this issue. Starting from the youth to the senior citizens, there are a growing number of citizens who are realizing the extent to which corruption has plagued the nation. This new army of citizens taking all measures possible- protests, petitions, judiciary and even social media- to try and oust the problem from the system and India.

To make sure that we put an end to corruption is by first making everyone aware of the extent of the harm it has created- something that is already happening. But the best way to oust this evil is to get started with our own selves. Starting from avoiding chalaans by “favoring” the traffic constable to getting our children admitted in institutions by giving “donations”, the practice of 1) checking ourselves and those around us and 2) reporting any wrong doing is a must.  

It is our nation, our future and hence it is up to us to make sure we can bring about the change. As the great Marcus Aurelius puts it, “Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.”

They want action! They want results!

Outspoken, technology-dependent, easily influenced, materialistic – this is how the media and society at large usually describe the current generation of young adults in India. They might be right to some extent, but there’s an alternate side to this younger generation – they’re courageous and purposeful. And hungry for change!

Media’s portrayal of youth, more often than not, settles around the areas concerned with increasing violence and crimes across the country. But it at times fails to showcase the path that the youth is taking to bring about a change in the society.  

India’s population today stands at 1.25 billion with 54% in the 25 year age bracket; certainly everything is not as gloomy as it is made out to be.

Invigorating and inspiring times provide ample opportunities for individuals to use their inner strength to maximum potency. With the ‘I-can-do’ attitude of today’s youth, achieving dreams is no longer a distant goal for them. If one has to look at growth and development in our country, the credit has to go to the youth, for they have been fighting all odds to make it to the top. The young men and women have always taken a step forward in addressing challenges of national concern irrespective of the returns they may anticipate.

The world witnessed the aftermath of the gruesome gang-rape of physiotherapist in Delhi. Screaming at the top of their voices, battling the lathi charge, braving the water cannons, enough and more campaigns and protests were led by the fearless young who shook the nation and the people in power.

Also, looking at India’s many progressive industries namely IT, infrastructure, retail and real estate that are leading the world by example, youth definitely is the backbone of our future economy, global presence and political stability.

The youth of our country shall also be considered as being the agents of change. They set the catalyst effect which propels the governments of any time and location to tremble and set their focus back on the future of the country. They have been very responsible in situations that are critical and tough which require national level attention.

In a sense, I’m counting on the youth of today. I believe that their actions will have consequences. Their efforts will make a difference.

To quote American president Franklin D Roosevelt, “We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.”