The Twenty First Century Indian

INTRODUCTION:
“That which you call your soul or spirit is your consciousness, and that which you
call ‘ free will’ is your mind’s freedom to think or not, the only will you have, your
only freedom, the choice that controls all the choices you make, determines your
life and character’
- Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged

There is one great truth on this planet: whoever you are, or whatever it is that you
do, when you really want something, it's because that desire originated in the soul
of the universe. It's your mission on earth.

- Paul Coelho, The Alchemist

The time ahead is an exciting phase for every Indian. Our Country is the second
fastest growing country in the world after China. India is the place to be if one wants
to live a happy and a prosperous life. However, India is not perceived to be a nation
that could execute very high and ambitious goals. We have been a highly corrupt
nation for all these years. We are known for our poor execution skill and lethargic
attitude. The solution for this problem lies in having an altruistic vision and objective
execution.
OBJECTIVE EXECUTION:
“My philosophy, in essence, is the concept of man as a heroic being, with his own
happiness as the moral purpose of his life, with productive achievement as his
noblest activity, and reason as his only absolute”
- Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged

Objectivism holds that there is no greater moral goal than achieving happiness. But
one cannot achieve happiness by wish or whim. Fundamentally, it requires rational
respect for the facts of reality, including the facts about our human nature and needs.
Happiness requires that one live by objective principles, including moral integrity and
respect for the rights of others. Politically, Objectivists advocate laissez-faire
capitalism. Under capitalism, a strictly limited government protects each person's
rights to life, liberty, and property and forbids that anyone initiate force against
anyone else. The heroes of Objectivism are achievers who build businesses, invent
technologies, and create art and ideas, depending on their own talents and on trade
with other independent people to reach their goals. Objectivism is optimistic, holding
that the universe is open to human achievement and happiness and that each person
has within him the ability to live a rich, fulfilling, independent life.
ALTRUISTIC VISION:
The increasing disparity between the rich and the poor of this country has been a topic
of debate since the economic liberalization. The rich gets richer and the poor gets
poorer. If at all we show some resilience and determination in making the society a
good place, the disparity would be a forgotten story. Thus an altruistic vision would
help us to choose between ambiguous yet significant choices.
CONCLUSION:
Thus the twenty – first century Indian with an objective approach and
altruistic perception could make the world a better place.