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Question 48
How do you
view depression in a civilised world? (19.01.2003)
Civilisation necessarily makes you
depressed (Laughter) because civilisation is nothing but
the expression of the outer personality, comforts and
conveniences, electronic gadgets, and so on. If I have the latest
car, I’m sophisticated. If I have an air-conditioned home, well,
I’m really civilised. Civilisation has no limits – the sky is the
limit. In the name of civilisation, we have too many desires --
desires are multiplied and multiplied. There’s no end at all. So,
civilisation will certainly take you to depression.
What we need is culture. Culture is
based on values. Culture gives you satisfaction. Culture helps you
to develop a balanced state of mind, whereas civilisation takes
you to confusion. It is like a fire -- whatever you put into it,
the fire consumes. So, civilisation goes on consuming your energy,
sapping your time, leaving no time to rest, stand and stare. Thus,
in a civilised society, we should learn how to be cultured. Keep
civilisation ‘number two’ and culture at the top of our
priorities. Then there’ll be no depression.
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