Human Revolution - [Introspection for an action]

There are all sorts of revolutions: political, economic, industrial, scientific, artistic but no matter what one changes, the world will never get better as long as people themselves remain selfish & lacking in compassion. In that respect, Human Revolution is most fundamental of all revolutions and at the same time, the most necessary revolution for humankind.

History is the evidence that with changing times & circumstances, priority of our human lives change. It’s normal to do so but think what’s at stake. At all times, it is absolutely must for each & every one of us to keep reminding us “Who we are?” There are no prizes for guessing that we are Humans however the question needs to be asked “Do we know what it takes to be a HUMAN?”

As soon as you ask this question to yourself, seeds of your own human revolution are sown in you & benefits of which can be reaped may be immediately or later. However with full conviction, I can absolutely guarantee that you will be a winner if you act like a human being’ every time.

Essence of humanity lies in ones behaviour as a human being.

In the race of power, money & fame; human virtues are either being lost or have been intentionally put on the shelves. You know why, because we feel that we will lag behind in the race if we don’t do so. Those very virtues have become a burden on our own shoulders. Our vision is getting broader but our heart is getting shrewder. I believe if we just reverse it, goals achieved would be greater, happiness achieved would be indestructible & the satisfaction derived would be immense.

We all are unique individuals having unique personality traits, unique mission & unique circumstances. Hence Conflict is inescapable whether we are at home, in relationships, organization etc. however how we handle it, is entirely in our hands. We need to respect our differences; think & act accordingly. Whatever it takes, just make sure, your arguments are not biased or based on anger, ego or perceptions but facts and figures. Our discussion & arguments must happen in respectful manner with open mindset & conversation must never get converted into any dissent.

There is not enough respect, compassion, perseverance, self control, humility… left in us which is very alarming & frightening. For e.g. You might have heard or seen many accident cases on the road where people survive those accidents but unfortunately later, they tend to fight like the beasts in their anger & eventually end up doing what beasts do i.e. ‘killing’.

What’s happening? Is this what we want from us? I hope not.

I urge each & everyone to introspect & realize what is wrong within us & take actions to correct it.

We need to understand the importance of conducting oneself wisely. Self-control through reason and value creation through wisdom – these are proofs of humanity. It is foolish to be at the mercy of immediate interests or transient emotions, and such a tendency is akin to the stage of Animality.

The Daishonin (Buddhist monk) wrote, “The wise may be called human, but the thoughtless are no more than animals.”

SGI President Ikeda said in his guidance, “However we choose to live, we have one life. If we are to live, therefore, why not leave behind a history of our lives? Animals are not capable of creating a history of their moral existences… People who are creating a history of their virtuous lives are truly living as humans; they are genuine sages and victors.”

Let us continue to win the trust of others in our community by conducting ourselves wisely and achieve victory with our exemplary behaviour.

Your deeds, good or bad, will repay you in kind.

Let s target to positively revolutionize our character for the greater good thus benefitting ourselves, our family, organization, society, nation & eventually this whole world.

Do not ever think, what difference will it bring if one person changes. Do not underestimate the power of one. President Ikeda quotes, "A great revolution of character in just a single person will help achieve a change in the destiny of a nation and, further, will cause a change in the destiny of all humankind." In the current context in India, who could be more befitting example than ‘ANNA HAZARE’. One simple guy united the whole nation against corruption.

Remember that the first step again boils down to wipe out corruption in us & that can only happen when we do our OWN human revolution; & this world will become more beautiful, happier & a peaceful place to live. Is n’t it?

If you do so, you are already a winner. J