Maximum utilization of resources

PROUT’s second principle states- There should be maximum utilization and rational distribution of all mundane, supramundane and spiritual potentialities of the universe.

The wealth and resources available in the crude, subtle and causal worlds should be developed for the welfare of all. All resources hidden in the quinquelemental world – solid, liquid, luminous, aerial and ethereal – should be fully utilized, and the endeavour to do this will ensure the maximum development of the universe. People will have to earnestly explore land, sea and space to discover, extract and process the raw materials needed for their requirements.

Maximum utilization of physical potentiality does not mean excessive usage. Eg- Deforestation. There should be balance in utilizing them. If for industrialization or other developmental purposes, we have to cut the trees or jungle, we must plant that many trees, so our coming generations shouldn't suffer.

Let's take some of the examples of physical potential- there is plenty of barren land. We should plant rain-attracting trees that will attract rain and in the process, barren land will be converted into fertile land. Other option is to apply the artificial rain to convert that land into agricultural land gradually. Other utilizations can be installing solar panels or windmill to generate electricity.  

Everything in this universe has substance and some purposeful usages, if utilized efficiently. We peel some vegetables and usually throw it away. If these peels can be collected from nearby houses of a locality can be used for preparing Multivitamin Aasavs (ayurvedic medicine).

One person had Gaushala (cowshed) but it was not possible to feed them through donations. So, they brought unutilized waste and left over vegetables from the wholesale market. They used cow dung to manufacture organic fertilizers and cow urine for other purposes. Other option could be setting up of biogas plants. So, what we consider as waste can be utilized somewhere.

Solar energy is other example of utilization of resources. These days floating solar panels are being set up in water bodies.

Medicines are prepared from variety of plants. These areas should be explored, as everything in this universe exists for a reason or a cause.

Nicola Tesla was working on wireless transfer of energy. Such inventions should be encouraged and carried forward.

Supramundane

Denotes all things which are above mundane. In the vast realm of human mind so much of wealth lies hidden and all that has to be utilized for promoting welfare of the mankind. The modern psycho-analysts have discovered the phenomena of telepathy, clairvoyance, premonition etc. by opening the door of vast psychic world. 

The parapsychologists have proved that most people are inherently endowed with this faculty. In the absence of proper culture these powers would fade away. Humans have inherited them from Cosmic intelligence. In the interest of humanity these powers should therefore be cultivated and developed. The degree of one’s intellect and intelligence is dependent directly upon that of density of Cosmic intelligence reflected on the human mental plate.

Let me give some examples to understand it. Sound has big impact in this universe. There are certain ragas in Indian music, which are used to cure people. Certain raga (like Raag Malhar) if sung properly can bring rain. Only people who have deep understanding of music can sing such Ragas correctly.

When scientists go deep into something, their mind is concentrated in higher layers of mind like subliminal / supramental layers where every solutions exist, and they are able to discover new things. Creativity is part or starting of supramundane potentiality.

Spiritual Potentiality

Spiritual potentiality implies Cosmic Vibrations. The Spiritual waves permeating the whole universe will have to be utilised for satisfying the spiritual longing of human beings and scientific spiritual practices are to be restored for converting the gross human personality into subtler one. This task can be accomplished by those only who have attained a high degree of spiritual power and who have the wisdom to understand the subtle spiritual requirements of their fellow being. Human beings have to utilize and distribute the mundane, supramundane and spiritual potentialities of the entire universe for eternity.  

Examples of spiritual potentialities – Saints like Ramkrishna Paramhans, Kabir, Meera, Lord Buddha, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Trailanga Swami had reached highest level of minds and knew everything. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu started Kirtan along with devotees and spiritual vibrations generated from this kirtan protected Hindus from many of Muslim rulers. Kabir enlightened masses through his Dohas or couplets. Similarly, other religions like Sikhism have concept of going around the town singing Kirtan. Temples, mosques, churches, Gurudwaras and other such structures were built for people to gather and do holy chanting together. Unfortunately, people forgot the real purpose of these collective prayer or worship and they confined their gods to temples, churches, mosques and other such buildings. When people sing and pray collectively, it has more powerful impact in society and universe.

To conclude, I will say we have to use all our potentials for everyone and society’s welfare. Now the time has changed and we can’t remain indifferent to others when mother Earth is bleeding so much.

 

Partyless Democracy

Democracy is projected as 'by the people, of the people, for the people' but it’s actually buy the people, off the people and far the people.

In current scenario, party is supposed to collect its own fund. These funds come from big corporates, foreign funding agencies, politicians themselves and other small contributions. These fundings are basically investment in disguise to get bigger returns, which comes at expense of common man’s interests. If the businessman buys top politicians of ruling party, he can get anything in favor. All other members of the party have to follow their leader’s command and can’t voice their dissension.

Demerits of current system

Prout philosophy states, "Party politics is one of the factors which stands, or tries to stand, in the way of human unity. In fact, party politics is even more dangerous than disease-causing germs. In party politics all the refined attributes of the human mind, such as simplicity and the spirit of service, slowly but surely get totally destroyed. Party affiliation commands more respect than individual ability; service to self, not service to people, is the main motto; ministerial office, rather than human welfare, is considered superior; and mass deception, political somersaults, etc., are most common phenomena."

"Instead of rectifying themselves, politicians want to accomplish everything through their grandiloquence. By identifying the weaknesses in others and by resorting to bombastic language, they incite one section of people against another so that they can usurp the seat of power and cling to it. Human beings will have to remain vigilant against persons of this type."

Recent examples

1.           Tussle in Maharashtra for CM post and they are projecting we want to give good government to the people while they themselves are more interested in power and money.

2.           Karnataka going to have 3 deputy CMs, which is not for people's welfare but to appease powerful vote clusters. Read here

3.           CBI and Enforcement Directorate (ED) is used against opposition parties to get political benefits for their own party. If someone joins their party, all cases against them will be subdued.

4.           In present politics, even bitter political opponents work in collusion in all wrong doings. MPs and MLAs increase their salaries. They just malign each other to win votes but go hand in gloves. No real action is taken for other parties’ crime until the guilty is hiding ruling party’s wrong doings.

5.           Creating new posts like Deputy CMs and other posts to appease powerful political clusters to save their chair at the cost of taxpayers’ money.  

6.           Horse trading. Buying other party's elected representatives is a common practice. *Before Karnataka elections, there was cash crunch. Read here

7.           Providing due undue benefits to the corporate houses those fund their election campaigns. Read here

8.             Giving natural resources license to big corporates and the local rightful people are forced to work as laborers.

Current system of crony capitalism need to be changed or replaced that democracy truly represent it's basic essence of 'by the people, of the people, for the people'.

Proposed Solution

To replace the present manipulative election system, we can follow the following steps:

1.           The party based electoral system should be abolished.

2.            A candidate should contest as an independent candidate in election for their respective constituency. A common program can be funded by election commission from exchequer. These candidates should share their agenda in TV and radio shows and all the commitments should be recorded. There will be debates and discussions that how they will fulfill their commitments. People should ask them directly how candidate’s programs and policies are going to improve the condition of constituency and how those policies will be implemented. A strict mechanism should be followed that no candidate should be able to bribe or mislead the voters. If individuals are funding a candidate, then the elected person is obliged to favor them at the cost of voters interest.

3.           Candidates should not be allowed to do any other publicity and strict vigilance should be maintained.

4.           Only those people should be allowed to vote who understand political, social and economic impact of policies and decisions. An electoral college should be formed of such politico-socio-economically aware people. A test may be conducted to check socio economic knowledge and understanding of voters and then they should become part of Electoral College and allowed to vote. It seems very harsh and impractical at the moment because we have grown with mindset of universal franchise, anyone above age of 18 years is eligible for voting. Will we ever ask a hockey player to select a cricket team if he does not know the basics of cricket? An effort should be made to educate remaining people so that they can also be socio-politico-economically aware and can vote in forthcoming elections. These people should be uplifted to become part of Electoral College. Voting should be mandatory for members of Electoral College.

5.           Each person should stand for a particular post which he is expert in and has leadership qualities. Let’s say textile minister, then he should have decent knowledge on production, processing and marketing of textiles. It should not be that an elected person is allotted some ministry for which he does not know the basics.

6.           Complete development plan and all the projects should be visible online with estimated budget and time bound completion.

7.           People should have right to vote against a proposed project. If people feel, it is wastage of money like bullet train, big statutes, then they should have right to vote against the project. A cheaper method can be found like e-voting.

8.           There should be quarterly assessment and all the elected persons have to answer to the people if they have concerns on his style of functioning, delayed projects and over expenditure etc.

9.           If an elected person is unable to deliver his promises in stipulated timeframe, then he should be penalized monetarily and sent to prison for making false promises. This will help in avoiding non serious candidates and pave the way for only serious candidates those know what is feasible and will promise accordingly.

10.       Discussions in parliament and legislative assemblies will be based on everyone’s input and not by party head’s instructions where only handful of people make all the decisions. A healthy discussion will incorporate more views and alleviate concerns from different sectors. Country or state should not run by whims of few self centred politicians.

11.       Recall or Impeachment should be allowed against any elected member even before completion of his tenure if he is found indulge in corrupt practices or not performing his duties.

12.       Political institutions are responsible for economic development of area as well. It should not be just about building roads and railways. Eg- Helping in setting up industry based on raw materials in those areas.

13.       Legislative, Administrative, Judiciary and Public exchequer should be separate. None of these institutions should be allowed to interfere in each other’s work. Government appoints people who obey their dictums which jeopardizes the purpose of these very institutions.

14.       Audit department should be absolutely independent and should not be appointed by government.