Values

Its very sad that students coming out of the schools which stress on value system, have become like parrots. As long as you keep them entrapped you can hear them pronouncing anything you want but the moment you release them they no longer do that. They got up early, took bath, prayed, studied regularly, etc. over all remained disciplined at ease. Weren't they?

But what happens when they are released from the cage? They forget everything. What is the reason?

If they have been taught to value the values and have been made to feel proud of what they did, they had got strong belief and had pursued throughout their life firm and unmoved by the disturbances. If they were made aware that the ways in which those cultivated habits were going to help them and developing character in future life, they would not have deserted them. They should have been made to feel dignity and self-respect in following those discipline.

In hard times character is tested. Life gives enough opportunities for a thoughtful person to explore the best way to live a life. Many in past have done that and reached the same conclusion.

"Degradation of India took place not because of religion but because the life-giving spiritual principles of religion had not been properly applied in practical life"- Swami Vivekananda. Therefore it is necessary to teach the value of values nurtured and give a meaning to the practices. When they gain the strength to stand on their own feet, release them slowly to flourish in dignity.

"Intelligence plus character--that is the goal of true education."
Martin Luther King, Jr.