SPEED AND PATIENCE

These words seem like contradictions. We want India to grow fast and create an equal distribution of wealth and opportunity and remove inequalities. That is a most desirable thing. However, we also want progress to be qualitative. We want families to stay together, cultures to grow and flourish, communities to stay connected and responsible. Unfortunately, seen from a modern materialist viewpoint, these other facts are disguised, bypassed or even ignored. As Indians, we need to bear them in mind, and if necessary, block the speed for there to be sustained growth. It may be difficult in some circumstances to put the brakes on, but we should be on guard.