Materialism and the death of empathy
IN this age of self-centeredness, our traditions and culture stand at a crossroads.
A severe scarcity of noble souls prevails. Materialism has made every individual selfish. Everyone is concerned only with their own affairs. In such a scenario, the most important question is: how should one live a life in which, despite this era of materialism, values like human service, peace and harmony can prevail?
Due to globalization, rapid technological advancements and the conveniences of the internet, a new consumerist civilization has emerged. This civilization, with its own challenges and realities, compels people to reshape society and culture into a natural, pluralistic and constructive form. As a result of consumerism, modern humans have become accustomed to viewing everything through the lens of profit and loss. Everyone today is trapped in a strange condition—peace of mind has vanished and mental unrest has led to an increase in........
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