“AMPLIFIED YOUTH” FOR AN IDEAL NATION BUILDING

Light of Truth

BENNY ANTONY MUTTATH
Youth Coordinator (All India Catholic Union)

“Great changes in the destiny of mankind can be effected only in the minds of Young people.” — Sir Herbert Read.

Robert Kennedy once said, “This world demands the qualities of youth: not a time of life but a state of mind, a temper of the will, a quality of imagination, a predominance of courage over timidity, of the appetite for adventure over the love of ease.” The history gives a wide range of examples where things happened, that changed the way that young people thought about themselves and the way they behaved. India is one of the youngest nations in the world, as her youth represent the most dynamic segment of the population. Thus we are a nation young and vibrant in its outlook. In this context, I would like to bring forth some notions about the role of amplified youth in the formation of an ideal nation.

Today’s growing globalization and cross-border movements create an environment which is increasingly diverse in terms of culture and religion. Young people’s contribution to understanding the impact of this diversity on everyday life as well as politics is now more crucial than ever. The role of youth in shaping our Nation’s response to cultural and religious diversity is vital. We clearly see youth as an essential asset – a crucial pool of talent, ideas and energy – that plays a critical role in addressing the challenges related to global and local instability.

Amplified Youth means a temperamental predominance of courage over timidity, of the appetite for adventure over the love of ease. Exhibiting and developing inner values like compassion, kindness, sympathy and empathy, amplified youth are paving way for a better nation. The spirit of integrity and truthfulness are the traits of amplified youth. With increasing industrialization and pollution, sensitizing youth about protection and improvement of the environment and developing compassion for other living creatures has become essential for future sustainability.

Youth must also be encouraged to develop an appreciation of the rich and invaluable art and culture of the country and also an active involvement in its adoption, promotion and preservation. It is important to build national pride and ownership in the youth along with social values including respect for diversity and the importance of harmony. Youth of the country must be encouraged to fulfil their duties as citizens and thus create an environment in which all citizens enjoy the rights guaranteed in our Constitution.

In short, Youth as the key player in the future generation leadership should enact a crucial role in constructing a vision for the nation. Relating to others intelligently and charitably is the soul of Christian personality and the youth need to be amplified to rise to that level.

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