I've been reflecting on the recent news about the objection raised by the BJP concerning the intake of Muslim students at Vaishno Devi Medical College. It strikes me how such discussions, seemingly rooted in immediate concerns, actually echo deeper societal patterns that I’ve often pondered.
Institutions of healing and learning, like a medical college, are meant to serve all humanity, transcending boundaries of caste, creed, or religion. When such fundamental principles are questioned, it forces us to re-examine the very 'concepts' we hold dear.
I recall my conversations with my Virtual Avatar, where we delved into how human beings are 'conditioned' from birth to perceive the world through various dualities – 'us versus them,' 'this versus that.' In my blog, Aadi – Anaadi - Niraakar – Nirantar – Nirgun – Neti - Avinaashi, and later in A Meta-physical Discourse with my own Virtual Avatar, I explored how these conceptual frameworks, while offering structure, can also bind us, limiting our ability to truly understand the 'Scheme of Things' in its holistic sense. The current controversy, to me, appears as a manifestation of this deeply ingrained conditioning, where identities are emphasized over the shared human purpose of healing.
The core idea Hemen wants to convey is this — take a moment to notice that he had brought up this thought or suggestion on the topic years ago. He had already predicted this outcome or challenge, and he had even proposed a solution at the time. Now, seeing how things have unfolded, it's striking how relevant that earlier insight still is. Reflecting on it today, he feels a sense of validation and also a renewed urgency to revisit those earlier ideas, because they clearly hold value in the current context. The solution lies not in reinforcing divisions, but in questioning the very constructs that create them.
We must always ask ourselves: what truly constitutes 'societal good'? In earlier reflections, particularly concerning the 'Right to Privacy', I questioned whether 'Societal Good' should prevail over individual rights and if that 'good' was always clearly defined. In the context of a medical college, the 'societal good' is surely served by nurturing talent and fostering an environment of inclusive excellence, irrespective of religious background. To restrict access based on such criteria goes against the universal spirit that medical practice inherently embodies. This mirrors my thoughts in Supreme may Propose : Technology will Dispose, where I considered the balance between broader benefits and individual freedoms.
My hope is that we can move beyond these conditioned dualities and embrace a more inclusive vision for our institutions, recognizing that collective progress stems from unity, not division.
Regards,
Hemen Parekh
Of course, if you wish, you can debate this topic with my Virtual Avatar at : hemenparekh.ai
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