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Indians at crossroads in modern society - Paul
London, June 21: Merging of tradition and change is one of the major challenges facing Indians who are at a crossroads in modern society, Lord Swraj Paul, NRI industrialist has said.
London, June 21: Merging of tradition and change is one of the major challenges facing Indians who are at a crossroads in modern society, Lord Swraj Paul, NRI industrialist has said.
Speaking at the business dinner for the British India
Association in Leeds last night, Lord Paul said: "Today,
Indians are at a crossroads in modern society. On one side are
all the values of our heritage; on the other is our worldwide
reputation for commercial excellence. The merging of these two
powerful forces - tradition and change - is one of the major
challenges today."
Lord Paul, ambassador for overseas British business, said the relationship between wealth and responsibility has been examined throughout history and "today, we combine a mix of modern business ideas with traditional perceptions. Most people agree that wealth, and its continued creation, is essential for everybody.”
"It is the foundation for material development, and the key to the conventional vision of a better life. Disagreements only arise regarding circumstances in which wealth is created and how it is to be distributed."
"Wealth can give you a better life, but can it make you a better person?" he asked. “The Hindu doctrine teaches us that while the pursuit of wealth might be permissible, attachment to it is not. My own personal experience suggests that wealth is the reward for individual effort. But there are limits to its compensations."
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Lord Paul, ambassador for overseas British business, said the relationship between wealth and responsibility has been examined throughout history and "today, we combine a mix of modern business ideas with traditional perceptions. Most people agree that wealth, and its continued creation, is essential for everybody.”
"It is the foundation for material development, and the key to the conventional vision of a better life. Disagreements only arise regarding circumstances in which wealth is created and how it is to be distributed."
"Wealth can give you a better life, but can it make you a better person?" he asked. “The Hindu doctrine teaches us that while the pursuit of wealth might be permissible, attachment to it is not. My own personal experience suggests that wealth is the reward for individual effort. But there are limits to its compensations."
Bureau Report