Indian philosophy (darshan) and the society built on it took a wholistic look at creation and life. Dharm, Arth, Kaam, Moksha being the four pillars on which all aspects of society and human affairs stood. That is why it lasted for centuries and withstood the onslaught of many marauding aggressors.
The modern economy on the other hand is piece meal in its vision, a single aspect getting all the attention and energy. Profit being its sole indicator of success.
It takes the latest concepts even the noble ones and turns them into fads to serve the demon of profit. It has done that with politics, with religion, with science and is now doing so with mindfulness, happiness, sharing and all other so called new age concepts.
We need to go down to the basics. Mere tinkering with a few words (ecology for economy for instance) will not do. The monster will swallow it and spit it out in no time.
I would be happy to have a heartfelt chat anytime with you and other concerned friends.
Thanks and lots of love.
On Jun 11, 2014 Ganoba wrote: