The story "அருகி வரும் மனிதப் பண்பாடுகள்" by C.P. Hariharan discusses the decline of moral values in society. It highlights how factors like population growth and mechanization contribute to this deterioration. The author observes that individuals are often evaluated based on their economic status rather than their moral character, leading to a lack of compassion and increasing self-interest. Education, which once emphasized moral teachings, has shifted away from this focus, resulting in a society where social behavior is not prioritized. People oscillate between emotions like anger and calmness, and there is a growing indifference towards others. Promises made to others are often disregarded, and respect for individuals is only realized after they are gone. The author emphasizes the importance of mutual respect and notes that this value has diminished, especially among younger generations who often neglect the elderly. The role of teachers is crucial in shaping student behavior, yet societal expectations influence actions significantly. Technological advancements have led to a preference for smaller possessions, reflecting a change in family dynamics, while social interactions are becoming increasingly rare. Overall, the narrative paints a picture of a society grappling with moral decline and the consequences of modern living.
Declining human values - Tamil version
by c P Hariharan in Tamil Motivational Stories
Description
Human values seem to be extinct. We have to be totally self reliant. We are living in a mutually exclusive society. We just do not care anybody in our rat race for earning our livelihood and for accumulating wealth for our future generations even if we will be remembered only for two generations. We tend to foot ball our fellow mortals in our maddening materialistic pursuit which is only ephemeral. Only spiritual pursuit is eternal and sustaining. Disrespecting fellow mortals has become a fashion. Most of the people considers themselves as great and think that they are always right and are poor listeners.