The idolizing and demonizing has its share of advantages. It unites people to an extent that is otherwise impossible. It might unite people to move towards a cause or in a path. The question is is the cause really the best one. Is the path right? The history and the present shows with ample examples that it might not always be right path or cause. The separatist movement is one example.
How do we then ensure that only right is achieved and the wrong subdued. The answer lies in the fact that there are always few leaders and many followers/masses. Apart from these two there is one more category which is thinkers, the wise ones which are the least flawed in thoughts and judgement. These one might not influence the masses in a major way but they can always give a direction to the masses as to who is the right leader. The say of the thinkers could only be determined by leaders's timing, method of the actions and the actions themselves.
One more example:
Modi is the leader chosen by majority of the nation. This had a lot attributed to the demonizing of Manmohan Singh.
Similarly those who Idolized Manmohan Singh have a demonic view of Modi. Those who had a demonic view of Modi idolize Manmohan Singh.
Some critics argue Modi is a stellar figure to lead the nation and that Manmohan Singh causes a dormant government. Some critics argue Modi is a threat to democratic functioning and that Manmohan Singh is a champion. Some share a mixed opinion.
By definition the thinkers are the ones who are least flawed. The masses would not recognize the thinkers at the outset nor can the thinkers rise over the charisma of the leaders and lead the masses out of their ignorance. But right timing and right steps can help the thinkers break the spells and can gather audience to their thoughts. The most important thing is however that the thinkers relentlessly should try and lead the flawed ones in the right direction.
How do we then ensure that only right is achieved and the wrong subdued. The answer lies in the fact that there are always few leaders and many followers/masses. Apart from these two there is one more category which is thinkers, the wise ones which are the least flawed in thoughts and judgement. These one might not influence the masses in a major way but they can always give a direction to the masses as to who is the right leader. The say of the thinkers could only be determined by leaders's timing, method of the actions and the actions themselves.
One more example:
Modi is the leader chosen by majority of the nation. This had a lot attributed to the demonizing of Manmohan Singh.
Similarly those who Idolized Manmohan Singh have a demonic view of Modi. Those who had a demonic view of Modi idolize Manmohan Singh.
Some critics argue Modi is a stellar figure to lead the nation and that Manmohan Singh causes a dormant government. Some critics argue Modi is a threat to democratic functioning and that Manmohan Singh is a champion. Some share a mixed opinion.
By definition the thinkers are the ones who are least flawed. The masses would not recognize the thinkers at the outset nor can the thinkers rise over the charisma of the leaders and lead the masses out of their ignorance. But right timing and right steps can help the thinkers break the spells and can gather audience to their thoughts. The most important thing is however that the thinkers relentlessly should try and lead the flawed ones in the right direction.
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