Youth, Seize The Moment!

Youth, Seize The Moment!

Youth are the harbingers of change, the architects of a new world... They must never despair and always move forward. And, be the change they want to see!

SWAMI SATYA VEDANT


Not too long ago, the Chinese leadership brought in some new young faces at the helm of affairs. It was acknowledged by the ageing leaders that forcing young people into prolonged adolescence was not in the interest of China in view of the fast-changing competitive world. As for India, it is estimated that 47% of Indias current population of over a billion is under the age of 20, and teenagers among them number almost 160 million. By 2015, Indians under 20 will make up 55% of the population. The young intuitively sense that they are being misled and often reject not just the elders emphasis on ethical values but also any talk about success, achievement, excellence , etc. Finding solace in alcohol, drugs or sex comes as an easy way out and they take it up quite easily. Its sad that, as adults, we need to ask ourselves how we can rescue the youth from despair and invigorate it with a new energy for building a future. Osho, for example, has shown a great deal of concern for the young. Hes also given directions for them to become effective partners in transforming society by following these tips:

Be Willing To Learn:

A young person must be receptive to learning. Life brings new experiences and opportunities. Youth must have the spirit to question and grasp.

Have A Stand-Alone Spirit:

Do you have the the courage to stand apart from the crowd Osho says: One would rather die than give up the struggle in facing the world according to ones own sense of direction and understanding.

Wisdom, Not Knowledge:

Accumulating knowledge isnt difficult in todays day and age. However, to earn wisdom, one needs to have existential understanding. Wisdom and understanding bring a spontaneous response, which manifests inner strength, self-confidence and independence.

Meditate:

Wisdom, according to Osho, comes from meditation. So, he strongly recommends a movement for meditation , a kind of awarenessattacks in the society. Meditation brings intelligence and wisdom. The path of wisdom and meditation alone can bring about, what Osho calls, a cultural revolution . So, are you in for it