(An Essay)A person's worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as honor, kindness and trust, no longer seem important.
‘Man is not of what he is but of what he becomes.’
It’s not about the quantity but the quality of life that matters. However it is a harsh reality of the modern society that a luxurious life is prioritized over ethical values.
The most crucial reason behind this craze for attaining social standard is “Materialism”- a phenomenon so popular that people have forgotten the value of life and fear of death. The standard of living today is dependent on the ownership of plush and fancy assets that one possesses, rather than following the path of honesty and peace. The matter has worsened with the global increase in corruption rates. The fact the human wants are unlimited makes the scenario more vulnerable to crime thus leading towards a situation of unrest.
Furthermore, the society today mocks at people who stand up for their rights or fight for the underprivileged. The fatal acts of terrorism around the globe are nothing but a rebellious movement from the victims of discrimination and exploitation by the powerful sectors. The fact that ‘Honour’ and the basic ‘civil rights’ are only given to the elite members forces everyone to be a part of the unending rat race.
Amongst this threatening and disharmonious environment, there are some who try to create a better place and help build humanity. Great thinkers and spiritual leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Theresa- to name a few-were the greatest symbols of courage and humility. The lives of such mentors set an example for everyone about serving people irrespective of their status or class. It’s the intention rather than possession that can give you eternal happiness and satisfaction.
To sum up, it’s the hypocritical views of the people that diminishes the importance of the internal qualities and evaluates only the external things.
It’s not about the quantity but the quality of life that matters. However it is a harsh reality of the modern society that a luxurious life is prioritized over ethical values.
The most crucial reason behind this craze for attaining social standard is “Materialism”- a phenomenon so popular that people have forgotten the value of life and fear of death. The standard of living today is dependent on the ownership of plush and fancy assets that one possesses, rather than following the path of honesty and peace. The matter has worsened with the global increase in corruption rates. The fact the human wants are unlimited makes the scenario more vulnerable to crime thus leading towards a situation of unrest.
Furthermore, the society today mocks at people who stand up for their rights or fight for the underprivileged. The fatal acts of terrorism around the globe are nothing but a rebellious movement from the victims of discrimination and exploitation by the powerful sectors. The fact that ‘Honour’ and the basic ‘civil rights’ are only given to the elite members forces everyone to be a part of the unending rat race.
Amongst this threatening and disharmonious environment, there are some who try to create a better place and help build humanity. Great thinkers and spiritual leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Theresa- to name a few-were the greatest symbols of courage and humility. The lives of such mentors set an example for everyone about serving people irrespective of their status or class. It’s the intention rather than possession that can give you eternal happiness and satisfaction.
To sum up, it’s the hypocritical views of the people that diminishes the importance of the internal qualities and evaluates only the external things.
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