Long time ago, he had a dream in his eyes of becoming a person what he desired to be. He absolutely believed in it. He dint judge his desire. He went on dreaming, thinking only about his desire. He rejoiced his dreams though it’s still just a dream which isn’t realized. But when he woke up, as the feeling of delight won’t endure longer, he started questioning his own dreams. As he knew, dreams before realization are just foolish desires. As he started questioning his thoughts multiplied. And gradually his desire invited fear. Fear slowly grew larger than his desire. He was struck in the conflict of believing between fear and desire. He knew nothing about the solution. He was experiencing the state of utter bewilderment. After analyzing all the possibilities, he did what his intellect said: he killed himself.
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Why did he kill himself? What was his desire? And what was his fear? What did he forget, which made him take such a ruthless decision? His desire was just as simple as color white. Genuine. He desired to “live”, by existing on the terms laid by his heart but he feared society. He wanted to live as an awakened being. He dint wait for the approval and committed a brutal act.
This narrative depicts the state of people who kill themselves. Especially developing countries like, India has been hit by this dangerous disease called “suicide”. It’s shocking to know that in India more than 14 people kill themselves per hour. And the city where I reside, Bangaluru has been recorded highest suicide rate and it’s termed as suicide capital of India again. It’s alarming. Reasons may vary but the final outcome is terrifying. Many have been debated about this topic and yet to find a solution and I don’t want to play the same record.
So what is that new thing which must be adopted to reduce suicide rate?
Here is a small proposal towards the betterment of our country. Why can’t Government of India start calculating GNH (gross national happiness) along with GDP (gross domestic product)? Because, “it’s always the statistics is what makes us aware about the intensity of the problem”. The concern which is shown towards the economy of the country must be escorted with the wellness of people.
(To know what Gross national happiness is, watch this video)
“When people refuse to remember the most important thing, I.e. “hope”, everything else becomes void. A person who believes in “hope” and “waiting” can conquer the things he desire”
“May this bring joy, happiness and an urge to live”
4 comments:
It's an interesting proposal and the video is really cute!! :)
But I don't think happiness can be quantified. Happiness is a state of being, isn't it? :)
- Love and Joy!
Interesting concept!
Such a cute video..Bhutan had to be there ;)
P.S: And nice to see you writing again :)
Studies have shown that Indians are one of the saddest people on planet earth. i guess it said they ARE the saddest. Although it is the Americans who work the most. So, its not just work that make Indians sad. Something else. Something more!
Shruthi -> Thank u :)
yeah, true happiness is a state of being. but here happiness is not calculated, means to happiness is been calculated.
Vaishnavi -> Thank u :)
and yes Bhutan has to be there ;)
Nitish -> thank u for reading :)
I agree. yes, something more, i.e they themselves, as they don't really desire to be in the state of happiness. Seems like in India being sad is glorified to gain sympathy. So something has to done to reduce this "something" :P
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