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A Break in Generation

emerge as a hero and it will become a means of superior
social development at the collective level.
To develop a heroic personality and build a better
society, it is important to follow the course of nature.
For the individual, the natural course is to discover
himself through self-study. When he discovers himself
in this manner, he should not become drawn away
towards anything else. He should not let any excuse
intervene in this matter. He should be ready to pay any
price. He should not allow any other person to dictate
to him, but should rather aim at his discovered target
with an uncompromising spirit.

The other responsibility is of the system. It is the duty
of the system to run society on a purely merit-based
principle. Society should open up all its opportunities
on the sole basis of merit.

A Break in Generation

If the present generation fails to take the advice of their
seniors due to their modern mindset, senior people are
also responsible for their inability to convey their advice in a
language that is more understandable and therefore more
acceptable to the modern mind.

n the service conduct rules, there is a provision that
Iis called a ‘break in service’. If a government servant

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