Our theories

We all have our theories.

Someone thinks 'free market' will solve all problems. Somebody else thinks 'controlled and planned socialist economy' is the need of the hour. One thinks both communism and capitalism ask for more burden on this planet and therefore one needs a third Gandhian type alternative, based on the economics of Schumacher. There are people who believe in Jihad. There are people who believe in bringing revolution through the barrel of the gun. There are some who think a tough government with strong police will tackle all problems. There are some who think 'terrorism' has to be crushed with an iron hand. There are some others who think George Bush is the biggest terrorist.There are some who think infrastructure is the key.There are some who believe in the rights of people who will be displaced due to so-called development projects. There are some who believe in better rehabilitation deal. Some others advocate no displacement at all. We have some people who believe in reservations for SCs and STs. We have some others who believe also for OBCs. We have some others who believe in SC and ST but not for OBCs. We have some who want it for private sector. We have some others who want for private sector, but not on the basis of law............

One thing common to all people having theories is that we love our theories the most. In fact, we love the fact that it is our theory, with much stronger and deeper emotion, than the subject of our theories.

I have a theory that you are evil. Therefore, I will never share a platform with you. I will never agree with you on any matter. I will oppose you in all possible ways. If logic and the facts show that you are making sense, then I will feel miserable. I make all efforts and use all the skills at my command to show that you are wrong. But I do not use half of those skills and intellect to look inside me.

Is it possible to look inside, contemplate in the self and then act, without any theories?