ARE WE HAPPIER THAN OUR
FOREFATHER
Life today is governed by the
offshoots of science. We have many new comforts of life that our forefathers did
not possess. Should we jump to the conclusion that we are really happier than
our forefathers were? It is a very puzzling question. Let us first see what
kind of life they led.
The world of our forefathers was
different from that of today. They lived in villages. Scientific inventions
were not made. There were no planes, no cars, movie, radio etc. Television and
telephones were not invented. There was no electricity so they were deprived of
all those comforts which we now enjoy with the help of electricity. They moved
in the jolting, slow-moving carts or carriages. The life was simple. They were
engaged in tilling the soil for a living. They got their daily needs easily.
They had plenty of every thing. There were many cool and sheltered spots for
innocent pleasures. They took active part in all sorts of simple and innocent
games. Contentment and happiness prevailed there.
In our modern age, life- is full
of comforts and luxuries. We wonder how our forefathers lived without them. These
are the blessings of science. We can travel in railways, ships, motor cars and airplanes.
The old days of trouble and difficulties have come to an end. In every walk of
life we have begun to use electricity. Medical science has done great service
to man. Even the most serious diseases are cured very easily. When we are tired
by the day’s hard work, radio and television provide us nice recreation. We have
comfortable homes, fine schools, hospitals and many other amenities of life.
We still feel doubtful if we are
really happier than our forefathers. Material civilization has, no doubt, made
a wonderful stride but the moral development of man or moral values has been
totally neglected. It has nothing to do with happiness, goodness, beauty,
courage, adventure justice, friendship, love of family, love of country etc.
All these values are necessary for a happy life. Scientific development has
out-stripped our spiritual or moral progress. I am of opinion that a balance should
be maintained. The existing condition without a masks our lives miserable with
a horrible future.
totally disagree with this essay
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