12/08/2026
Modern Advancement and Mental Development
Today, the world is continuously becoming more modern and progressive in every sphere. Through inventions brought about by constant innovation and transformation, science too continues to advance steadily along the path of progress.
But does this advancement and development, in its present form, truly appear complete? Or does it still require a proper examination of its objectives and applications?
The direct answer to this can be seen in our present social realities. Parallel to the advancement of science and technology, the individual is witnessing a continual decline in the values of moral responsibility, sincere conduct, discipline, and ideals. Blinded and oblivious in his arrogance, he is becoming increasingly injurious; enslaved to his own lust and desires, he continues to become immersed in the cloak of unrighteousness.
Today, in some places, religion, caste, and sect are being made subjects of hatred and fanaticism, while elsewhere people, in the name of faith and devotion, remain entrenched within the confines of superstition, thereby revealing the impoverishment of their own reasoning. In some places, the elements of nature are being assaulted and destroyed for selfish interests, while elsewhere those in positions of power give rise to corruption, disorder, and anarchy, thereby expanding the sphere of unrest.
This is neither positive modern advancement in any genuine sense nor a state of its proper application; for the foremost necessity is mental development—such a development of the mind as teaches human beings to act selflessly for the welfare of nature and all of humanity.
This is not to suggest that everyone is following the same course; however, when the majority of activities begin to imitate such a tendency, their sheer prevalence gradually begins to determine the direction of society. A majority may always exert influence through its dominance; but when that very dominance becomes driven by purposelessness, unjust constraints, and irrationality, it ceases to be an instrument of progress and instead becomes a detrimental force that weakens and undermines the very essence of progress.
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