We don’t realise the inconvenience and harassment caused by strikes to millions. Such an atmosphere even dilutes law and order. The only solution to end them is through yoga, says Rajyogi Brahmakumar Nikunj Ji
Social turbulence is now a chronic condition in India like many other parts of the world.
On one hand, our government has been trying hard to sell its idea of a “New India” to the world while on the other there are disturbing instances of strikes due to a communal riot, Bharat bandh and what not. For example, Mumbai, the financial, commercial and entertainment capital witnessed a strike by private cab drivers for drop in incentives by cab aggregators. Similarly, the whole nation saw students and parents coming out on roads to protest against re-examination due to paper leak. Next in the series was great commotion by the employees of essential services which held people of Mumbai to ransom. The strike by municipal employees just added to the chaos. One can see that anger and cry for justice is common in all the events.
We must understand that through prolonged strikes and rebellious attitude, violent situations are created. It is seen as the only way to grab attention and seek answers. And that is what the whole nation saw when young students were lathi charged. Imagine how such situations are perceived globally. India has been trying to position itself as a growth-oriented country but all these seem to shatter its image.
We don’t realise the inconvenience and harassment these strikes must have caused to millions. Such an atmosphere dilutes law and order. People defy all authorities and even children go on strikes if they are not heard. There is tension everywhere and the nation even suffers huge economic loss. A developing nation like India, cannot afford to waste its energies on avoidable conflicts. According to the government sources, the strikes in Mumbai have led to a loss of around `1,000 crore and as per a leading economic weekly of Mumbai, it is `2,000 crore. And this then, leads to rise in prices of commodities. As a result, even if the employee get a pay-hike they do not benefit from it.
One wonders if there is no peaceful method of resolving such disputes. The most effective non-violent method which does not create turbulence in the society is through yoga. No society has tried these methods and yet, one may, therefore, feel skeptical about adopting this. But the very rationale behind the whole idea of yoga will convince people that it is the only method that can bring silence in the desired direction, satisfying all sections of the society and ending all strikes and turbulence.