Those who stay away from the election think that
one vote will do no good;
it is but one step more to think
one vote will do no harm.....
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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If you happen to be looking at the dome over the passage to the Central Hall of the Indian Parliament you would see the following Arabic quotation:
The English meaning of the above is:
Almighty God will not change the condition of any people unless they bring about a change themselves.
One wonders if these wise words are indeed true and of relevance in changing the way we live or wish to live. Today, there is a widespread feeling amongst us Indians that governance is in shambles leave alone good governance. Some even conclude that there is a leadership crisis. However, we tend to forget that every thing that happens around us is a mirror of our own values, judgments, conviction and concerns. With this perspective, what is engraved in stone on the walls of the Indian Parliament, forces us not only to introspect but also gives us a confidence that change for good is not elusive.