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Perspective
Ideals and Achievements
by TA
Ramesh
 To have a
good end the means followed should be based on good ideals or
principles. There should be freedom for all to choose the ideals and
follow them according to one's own desire. It is true that full freedom
has to be given to the efforts of the individuals in the field of art as
in the other fields of human activities; then only we can see the
creative art of life from them. These creative activities will find
solutions to overcome the obstacles that are limiting the progress of
human thoughts and expressions. Many ideas are gained by us not only
from the speeches of the erudite intellectuals but also from the highly
articulate expressions of the freelance writers, talented artists and
literary masters.
Literature
To make expressions clear and meaningful through simple forms the
knowledge of great thinkers is essential. Literature is simply the
expression of the refined ideas or the essence of the mature thoughts of
such literary thinkers or social philosophers. Every nation has its own
classical literary master pieces that are very helpful to develop one's
mind. In India, Mahabharata and Ramayana are the best examples to quote
for that purpose because it is true to say that what is not in them is
nowhere to be found.
Experience
Before depicting an impeccable or flawless picture of human life in any
literary form it is an utmost necessity for anyone to have some
experience in life. Such an experience will enable one to appraise
clearly the heights and depths of human spirit, the philosophy of social
and ethical relations and thriving contemplations of actual human needs.
The knowledge of such experience will bring enlightenment to anyone on
human liberty, peace, justice and love. The ordeal of every idealistic
individual will be in that direction. Through such individuals only one
can understand the practical meaning of the moral literature of human
life and culture, which has the perennial power to serve mankind for the
up gradation of human life in the world.
Ideals
In the modern world of hurry and bustle the ideals that enhance human
value have lost their importance and nobody bothers about them either.
The idealists are considered to be non-dynamic idlers and melancholic
men looking by their outward attire. Hence idealism is thought to be
uninteresting, uninspiring and leading towards unhappiness. But in
reality many intellectuals say that happiness can ultimately be achieved
only through ideals like non-violence, non-alignment, non-attachment and
so on, which have truth, meaning and proof in many instances in history
and literature.
Idealists
The idealistic individuals have no suspicion, jealousy, fear, hatred,
anger and greediness. Since they are also part and parcel of the present
world they are also obliged to do unpleasant and uncongenial things as
there is no other go in the modern set up of the society. By carrying
out their obligations destined to them by fate in the form of their
relatives, colleagues and community men they actually impart moral
lesson indirectly and silently to the soul and spirit of their fellow
men. In the due course of time the practical minded and down to earth
men would learn the lesson and realize that peace of mind could not be
achieved by possessing too much affluence but by using everything at
their deposal to realize noble ideals advocated by great philosophers.
That is the means by which peace of mind leading towards true happiness
and love can be achieved.
Idealists' Nature
In brief, it can be said that an idealistic individual will not be for
possession, position, power and glory. But rather such individuals look
towards achieving perfection in all sorts of works in the world. So,
they will naturally be at their best when they use their noble ideas,
derived from the inspiring ideals of greatness and goodness in their
works. That is the way ideals are achieved by the individuals for the
ennoblement of human life in the world.
Ultimate Reality
Though everyone thinks to be existing separately, each one is also part
and parcel of mankind, the world and the universe. The body like the
matter is perishable, but the soul or spirit in it is imperishable. The
preparation of the mind for the liberation of the spirit at the end by
training it free from all attachments of the world life should be
started by gaining the true knowledge through meditation at the very
early age itself is good. The end or the ultimate reality of each one is
the destiny of one's life. So, if the end should be good, the means
should also be good. That is why ideals are very important and essential
for anyone in the world.
August 4, 2007
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