Superstition   POINTS TO DEVELOP Superstition-its nature and its universality. Possible origins. Examples of popular superstitions in the West and in India. Cruelty involved in some superstitions. Influence on human conduct. How their hold has been loosened. Element of superstition is bound to linger on. How many of us resist checking our step on seeing a black cat crossing our path? Or, in the silence of the night, suppress an uneasy...

Sports sans Sportsmanship     POINTS TO DEVELOP Social character of sports. Philosophy of sports could encourage world peace. Sportsmanship-essence of sports evoking fair play as against winning at all cost. Violence and sports. Degeneration of the sportsmanship spirit today. Part of the degeneration is due to the fierce nationalistic feelings; this nationalism can become ugly in sports, and infects the spectators as well. Genuine interest in sports implies sportsmanship and...

Relevance of Gandhi Today     Essay No. 01   POINTS TO DEVELOP We pay homage to Gandhi on his birthday for the wrong -reasons. Gandhi’s thoughts and ideals have relevance even today. Means and ends need to be equally moral. Use of Satyagraha for public good. Gandhian thoughts on economy not as obsolete are thought to be. ‘ His thoughts on religion and morality are of Utmost relevance, as are his...

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...