Man and Deed   POINTS TO DEVELOP Our deeds or actions are preceded by thoughts, either conscious or sub-conscious A man is known by his deeds. The reverse is also true, as a man determines and is responsible for his deeds. Internal and external factors determine the nature of deeds of an individual. The central question of philosophy is free-will versus pre-determinism. The theory of Karma is the metaphysical equivalent of...

On Good and Bad Neighbours POINTS TO DEVELOP  1 . One cannot choose one’s neighbours. One has to learn to live with neighbours. Neighbours have their positive points. Who are good and who bad as neighbours? Misunderstandings to be avoided. We must see to it that we ourselves are counted among the ’good’ neighbours. One cannot everything in life. Nowhere is this more applicable than when it comes to the kind...

Non-Violence Essay No. 01   POINTS TO DEVELOP Many great people have emphasised on the importance of non-violence. Various interpretations of the term. Non-violence, like other benevolent principles Cannot I be taken to the extreme. Gandhi’s Ahinsa. Violence has increased in the world today. Relevance of non-violence today. “NON-VIOLENCE IS THE LAW OF SPECIES AS VIOLENCE IS THE LAW OF BRUTE”— so spoke Mahatma Gandhi, celebrating the need and nature of...

Let Women Take Over  POINTS TO DEVELOP Men have ruled till now: world is no better place-politically, socio-economically, environmentally. Women have achieved a maturity and several good qualities born out. of the oppression and ,suppression” undergone through the ages. The skills she brings to manage a home can make her competent to manage a larger region. Women’s physical weakness made up for in mental , strength. Today’s woman, given the opportunity,...

Material process and Human Values    POINTS TO DEVELOP Material progress and increase in wealth-steps towards degeneration of human values and ethics. Materialism leads to selfishness, greed and corruption. Values needed for human progress ignored in the mad pursuit of materialistic advancement. Materialistic advancement not entirely responsible for degeneration of human values. Conclusion.   It is commonly believed that material progress and increase in wealth are steps towards the ultimate degeneration of...

Leisure-It’s Use and Advise Essay No. 01   POINTS TO DEVELOP Human beings have always been drawn to a pause in work to carry on some creative activity. Modern times-extremely busy lives, leading to physical and psychological problems, because leisure is a forgotten entity. Distraction from work as necessary as work, Ways to spend leisure time. Advent of television and leisure. Abuses of leisure. Balance between work and leisure essential.  ...

Leadership   POINTS TO DEVELOP Leadership common in all social animals. A leader essential for the smooth functioning of any society. Qualities of a leader. Power associated with leadership and the ills of this combination. Conclusion: leaders are important to a group, a society, a nation. Leadership   is a quality common to all social animals. A pride of lions is led by one dominant male, a herd of elephants too has a...

Information Revolution     POINTS TO DEVELOP Major revolutions of civilisation agricultural, industrial, and now information. How the agricultural and industrial revolutions affected human life. Characteristics of the information revolution. Rapid changes-effect on society and ways of thinking; not to the liking of everybody. ‘ Challenges of the information revolution. Effect on economy, political nationalism, World community. Controlling flow of information virtually impossible human beings have to learn to deal with...