Passage 7

In English

Self-reliance is the most desirable virtue

had unique goals for education in the past. You must relearn them and revive them. , it was understood, caused splendour to emerge from the heart. implied dedication for mutual service. Today, education does not impart the virtues of renunciation, selfless love and sympathy. Monetary return should not be the aim. Dependence on others should be avoided. Self- reliance is the most desirable virtue. One should always have the future of one's country in view and mould oneself into an ideal for others. The pity is, as soon as one secures a degree, he registers his name in the Employment Exchange and thereafter year in and year out, walks up and down that place, wasting his life in despair and distress. Narrow loyalties and limited visions inhibit student minds at the present time. Wherever students are, silence, serenity and security should prevail, for such an atmosphere alone promotes study. But, what do we find now? What prevails is fear, anxiety and restlessness! Those who come out of our colleges are not at all educated in the real sense of the term. Many behave even worse than their uneducated brethren. Students should be clear about their life-values, their true Reality and the ideals which should shape their lives. Now they are engaged more in judging and blaming others. When one has no knowledge of himself and what is good for him, how can one claim the right to correct or condemn others?