Education would fulfil its noble objective if it imparts values that maintain harmony in the society and create a friendly relationship of man with nature, environment and self, says Rajyogi Brahmakumar Nikunj Ji
Looking at the current global political scenario, the demand for harmony between various communities, castes, regional linguistic and other inter-caste groups, is on the top of every nation’s agenda. People are also aware that the absence of harmony leads to waste of energy, money and time as efforts are made to prevent worsening of relations between various antagonistic groups or restore normalcy in law and order if there are clashes between various communities or groups.
Our societal structure is so clearly knit today that a disturbance caused by one factor in one sector, sets waves of disturbance in other sectors of the society also. An act of disharmony, wrought by science, technology, education, art or religious worship, in fact by any aspect of the society’s life can disturb harmony. The forces of disturbance in turn will affect various fields. Disharmony in the form of environmental degradation is the best example of recent times. It is, therefore, essential that all types of institutions and all aspects of an organised society should work together to create holistic harmony, else an incongruous step by one or a desynchronised way by another can disturb the system.
Research has proved that education is one of the most important sectors which can contribute a lot to the well-being and smooth functioning of the society. To create a healthy and prosperous society, in which there is social, political and economic justice, education is essential to enlighten the people on the need to inculcate human values and divine qualities in their life. Currently, this element is neglected in education, as a result of which many highly educated people do not know how to live a peaceful life and face their problems.
It is also found that the present education system does not cultivate the qualities of tolerance, self-control, humility, service and co-operation for the well being of society and responsibility for one’s own actions. Also, students are not taught to value simplicity, honesty, justice, non-violence and fair play. The result is that even after spending so many years in schools, colleges and universities, there is often a lack of gentleness, nobility, sincerity, humanism and an inspiring goal. The society, therefore, may have many educated people yet there may be commotion in legislative bodies, disregard for law, criminal tendencies and unsocial habits.
Therefore, education would fulfill its noble objective if it imparts such values that create harmonious personality and helps to maintain harmony in the society. It will also lead to a harmonious relationship of man with nature, environment and self.
