Submitted by Abhay Awasthi on 22 November 2007 - 9:27pm.
The episode is a vivid reminder of poverty amidst plenty - a very sharp focus on the ill-balanced society around us.
As a consequence of hunger, poverty and deprivation, even innocent children turn to delinquent behaviour, beyond their primary need. Unfortunately these occurrences are not uncommon. One of the principal tenets of Hinduism pronounces the world as "Vasudaiva Kutumbakam" – meaning this world is our large family created by God –and those with a little bit more should share their fortunes with those who don't have enough.
Regrettably, it is a shameful indictment of our society that these pearls of wisdom have become engraved stones only in mind, not in practice. The greatest challenge posed by the film to all of us is how to craft our social policies to eradicate poverty, educate society to share and care. The goal for all of us should be "Bahujan Hitaye –Bahujan Sukhaye" (meaning- 'The greatest good of all brings the greatest happiness of all). With determined efforts nothing is impossible.
A reminder of poverty amidst plenty
The episode is a vivid reminder of poverty amidst plenty - a very sharp focus on the ill-balanced society around us.
As a consequence of hunger, poverty and deprivation, even innocent children turn to delinquent behaviour, beyond their primary need. Unfortunately these occurrences are not uncommon. One of the principal tenets of Hinduism pronounces the world as "Vasudaiva Kutumbakam" – meaning this world is our large family created by God –and those with a little bit more should share their fortunes with those who don't have enough.
Regrettably, it is a shameful indictment of our society that these pearls of wisdom have become engraved stones only in mind, not in practice. The greatest challenge posed by the film to all of us is how to craft our social policies to eradicate poverty, educate society to share and care. The goal for all of us should be "Bahujan Hitaye –Bahujan Sukhaye" (meaning- 'The greatest good of all brings the greatest happiness of all). With determined efforts nothing is impossible.