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| Integral Humanism |
INTEGRAL HUMANISM - CHAPTER 2 |
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the state-acquires all powers, both political and economic, the
result is a decline of Dharma. In this way if the state has
unlimited powers, the whole society looks towards the state, for
everything. Officers of the government neglect their duties and
acquire vested interests. These are all signs of the preponderance
of the powers of state.
Dharma staffers a setback. Hence Artha should no be allowed to acquire hod in either of these two ways. Kama too has been considered on the same lines. I the physical needs are neglected, and desires entirely suppressed, Dharma does not grow. Dharma cannot be observed if one has no food to eat. If the fine arts which satisfy the mind, are altogether stopped, then the civilizing influence on people will not be present. Mind will become perverse and Dharma neglected. On the other hand, if greediness of the gluttons of Rome or sensuousness of Yayati prevails, then the duties will be forgotten. Hence Kama too must be pursued consistent with Dharma. We have thus considered the life of an individual in a through and integrated manner. We have set the aim of developing body, mind intellect as well as soul in a balance way. We have tried to satisfy the manifold aspirations man taking care that efforts to satisfy two different aspirations are not mutually conflicting. This is the integrated picture of all the fourfold aspirations of and individual. This concept of a complete human being, integrate individual, is both our goal as well as our path. What should be the relation of this integrated human being with the society and how the interests of the society should be enhanced will be discussed tomorrow. 23rd April 1965 |
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