In
modern-day society, besides optimists and pessimists, a third category has also
emerged, which prefers calling itself ‘the realists’. They say that they
neither give an outright acceptance nor rejection when it comes to establishing
peace in the world. Instead, they say that they hold a realistic view which
stands on practical grounds and is not hypothetical. They say that world-peace
a can be achieved only partially and intermittently, and, in no way can it be
realised in toto. Because, according to them, human nature is inherently
violent and he can never remain in peace at all times. And, hence they say that
complete absence of wars wand violence will always remain an impossible
reality. Or, in other words, world peace in a true sense is never possible.
However, in my perspective, the
viewpoint presented by the realists doesn’t sound valid and acceptable. First,
because man is part and parcel of God who is ever-peaceful and ever-blissful;
so his fundamental nature cannot be violent. This can also be supported with
the fact that wars, bloodshed, violence, attacks, etc. are universally
unacceptable. No one inherently likes them. And, something which is universally
disliked by man cannot correspond to his basic nature.
Moreover, it often happens what when
some idea is presented, which is beyond one’s comprehension, people tend to
either mock at it or deny its possibility. However, which favorable results
take shape, then all arguments, all opposition, all controversies automatically
die out. History stands witness in this respect. For instance, in the early
1900’s nobody could even think that it was possible to fly in the air. When the
Wright brothers proclaimed that they would be the first humans to fly, then the
majority of people declared it to be a sheer impossibility because, they said
that, it was not possible for a heavier-than-air machine to fly. But, when the
two brothers became successful in making an airplane and took their first
flight, then everyone had to believe. In the same way, until the 1950’s, it was
beyond one’s imagination to walk on the moon. However, in 1969, Neil Armstrong
became the first man to land on moon and thus proved the so-called impossible
and impractical target as practically possible. For many years, it was thought impossible
to run a mile in less than 4 minutes. Even the doctors and scientists claimed
it to be physically impossible. They said that neither our muscles can move
that fast and nor can our hearts pump that hard; and so, it was simply an
impossible feat for humans. But, all claims, all thoughts had to succumb when,
in 1954, Roger Bannister crossed the finish line of 1-mile in 3 minutes, 59.4
seconds. He not only broke through the physiological barrier, but also the
psychological barrier. Hundreds of such examples can be cited from history
wherein what a man commonly thought or perceived as impossible or impractical
or unrealistic was proved otherwise.
Likewise, when it comes to bringing
peace in the world, then this goal too many sound impossible or unrealistic to
many. But, in reality it is not so. It’s true that one tends to develop this
sort of perception because the conditions of the world show no signs of
improvement despite several sincere attempts in this direction. Instead, the
situation is deteriorating by the day. However, if the correct technique is
applied, which can hit right at the root-cause, favourable results would
definitely be seen. After all, if the formula (and its application) is correct,
the solution is bound to be correct.
Basically, there are four levels
pertaining to achieving one’s goal:
a. The
level of impossibility, when we deny any ray of hope in accomplishing
something.
b. The
level of doubt, when 51% of our being says that we don’t think it’s possible.
c. The
level of hope, when at least 51% of our being says that we think it’s possible.
d. The
level of certainty, when the mind says it’s absolutely possible.
It may be that the vision of world
peace for many lies in the category of ‘impossibility.’ And, many may be
‘doubtful’ or ‘hopeful’ about its accomplishment seeing the current state of
affairs. But, today, there are also many who take pride and vouch for the
fourth category, i.e. those who are ‘certain’ that soon this world will shine
bright with the golden rays of peace scattered in every nook and corner. These
are the awakened units of society, who are equipped with the eternal technique
of Self Realisation. And, this belief of theirs is in no way the product of
imagination. Neither does their pessimism lack the support of a strong foundation.
Rather, they claim so because through inner awakening, they have learnt how to
get rid of their ‘ignorance’. And, today, they are spreading this message of
awakening to the entire mankind with full gusto and sincerity to make this
world a ‘peaceful abode’.
