Swavlambi is an operative style of an Interdepence of the same coin

So, we may conclude that swavlambi activity is the form of interdepence in a operative style. And is to be promoted among Youths of Bharat to make Bharat a Swavalambi and Sovereign Bharat. — Mahadevayya Karadalli

 

Self-reliance is the ability to do things and make decisions by (y)ourself, without needing other people help. Self-sufficiency is the competence and capacity to do the thing to achieve a set goal. Self Reliance also means, whether it may be within family or in a chosen kinship, helping others to become independent. Further it means having resources for a whole spectrum of care—from crisis intervention to job retention. i.e. It means creating a pathway from surviving to thriving. Self- reliance is nothing but an employment stability, Fixed annual income, safety, Health with affordable housing, educational attainment, literacy, and connection within a close community.

Within Bharatiya society, in all forms of human relationship which includes family, neighbourhood, society, village, taluka, district, state, nation and whole world. We have to remember at this point that to progress and achieve self reliance we have to adopt interdependent style of life according to our natural circumstances and necessities. We have to draw a policy of our own need based/on our necessities with respect to food, housing, cloths, education, health, drinking water, energy etc., We can also recollect that Progress without culture is Ravana’s Lanka and Culture without progress is of Sudhama house. Hence, a balance has to be maintained between culture and progress and also between self-reliance /independent and interdependence. Whereas water outside the boat is good sign & Water within the boat is a bad sign for boat and as well as for passengers. So, in our society both type of people Independent (who have forgotten the timely help/ support/assistance received) and Interdependent (who have remembered the timely help/support/assistance received).  

When we talk about Swalamban i.e. Self reliance or Independent life style it automatically leads to Economic Independence of the people, society, state and nation. No one can be independent without the help of others. Rather independence is really about interdependence. Self- reliance is the one’s own powers and resources rather than those of others. Interdependence is the mutual reliance between two or more people or things. Nothing can be fully self-dependent unless it is interdependent on correlated issues. 

Many factors lead to the creation of economic interdependence such as industrialization, economic advancement, labour specialization, regional production, etc. ”Economic interdependence refers to the relationship between 2 individuals, groups, sects, businesses, regions, or countries where each of them is dependent over the other for the supply of necessary goods and services

There are many advantages to economic interdependence, including the growth and earning opportunities, efficiency in production due to outsourced supplies, lesser risk due to diversification, etc. For example, the Jawar vendor is dependent upon such food manufacturers for the sale of his jawar crop. In this way, every vendor, supplier, manufacturer, and business are dependent on other businesses for the continuity of their operations.

Balancing Self-reliance and Interdependence

Virtue of nature itself is interdependency. One depends on another. Life goes on along with the same natural principles. Human being is no exception. Plants and animals life sustain only on interdependency. For example. Carbon dioxide is necessary for plants to survive whereas, Oxygen is necessary for human beings/animals to survive. Swalamban, therefore is the form of an inclusiveness, self-responsibility, self-awareness, self-discipline, self-trust, autonomy, self-confidence, and invariably encompass interdependence.

After the advent of British in Bharat two sects took birth and are active. One is of Rahu (he has only head – Intellectual & No body) and another is of Ketu (he has torso but no head – only work) Culture started. Means Rulers and being ruled. Earlier, learning from each other culture that sparks deep thinking, Freedom from constant comparison and competition, create environment of learning to learn and enabling to think was existed.  This environment can create life long learners and make quality education a reality for all. 

As word Agriculture has culture in itself. That is culture of entrepreneurship and providing employment opportunities. Bharat’s Farmer’s life itself is employment centric life. He has adopted the path of cooperation and mutual understanding life style. He has good communication skills, practices and belief among their own men. He has his team of Agri labourers, barbar, washerman, carpenter, cobbler, etc. 

Again, on observing the Merchant’s life style we find entrepreneurship in his routine activities. He always purchases commodities and sells to the consumers. In this process he unknowingly or knowingly creates number of employment opportunities. So, both Farmer and Merchant accepted the style of interdependent life style to become swalambi. 

Further, the life style of skilled persons is to promote plenty of employment opportunities for the interested. The employ people for multiple jobs and train them. For example, carpenter, mechanic, blacksmith, masonry, Goldsmith, etc.

Life develops, sustain, and grow only in a favourable situation i.e. called interdependent style.   People are dependent on nature, natural environments favourable for sustenance, growth, protection from adverse conditions, assistance from supporters. Each and every day, we come across such cases of individuals whose lives have been changed as a result of the support they received from someone who believed in them and helped them believe in themselves and made him Swalambi.

Since centuries Bharat, has a harmonious interdependent, Integrated and lifestyle. Due to which Zameen (land), Zal (Water), Jungle (Forest), Janthu (Insects), Janwar (cattle), and other living things have spourted in their own way. We, the people of Bharat also belive that there is lively relationship among all living beings i.e. say 84 lakhs jeeva rashi. So, when we talk about Indepenedent, Slef reliance, or Swavalambi life style it is also presumed that it includes Integrated interdependent, and harmonious life style. 

Swavlamban is a Operatvie style of an interdepence of the same coin: Culture of Mela, Sangam, Jatra, etc., are the live example of interdependency in operative style which expresses Swavalamban in a better way.  Where, People take holy bath, Where, food will be prepared and served, but there were no formal committees to look after the total arrangements. No chartered programs, no distribution of pamphlets containing code of conduct. Still, it is being conducted in a good manner and with a dedication. Automatically a tough task made easy. No devotee will complain about inadequate arrangements. They came, take dip, attend satsanga, had darshana, accept prasadam and leave with a sense of satisfaction. This tends to realize the importance of interdependence, integrated, harmonious cooperation, friendly mutual communication, adventure, & specially consensus among the Bhaktas. Since all the good forces like righteousness, intellectual, service oriented young energetic minds come together in the form of mother force to help for the success of the event on their own.  Here there is no role either for political or police forces since here exists divine force in the form of Paropakara Bhava. This can only be possible with locals participation having global idea. I.e. Think Globally act Locally. Thus, Swavalambi is a team sprit, an interdependent activity. A morally binding bond and an activity to achieve desired results to lead a Happay and Prosperous Life.  

So, we may conclude that swavlambi activity is the form of interdepence in a operative style. And is to be promoted among Youths of Bharat to make Bharat a Swavalambi and Sovereign Bharat.  

 

Mahadevayya Karadalli: Giridham, Rastrakuta Road, Om Nagar Univeristy Road, Kalaburagi 585105
 

Ref: 1. Speech by Sh. KN Govindacharya - “Towards Nature Centric Development”.  2. Economic Interdependence Carbon Collective March 24, 2021, 3. Balancing Self-Reliance and Interdependence Tom Hardison

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