Accomplishment of Indians Abroad
By Karmayogi
Indira Gandhi was asked in the Indian Parliament, ”Why is it that
Indians who flourish in any country do not do so in India?” The Jews,
the Chinese and the Indians are known to prosper wherever they are
outside their native lands. The Jews are industrious, passionate about
their faith, and extraordinarily intelligent. No wonder they prosper.
The Chinese, apart from being industrious in the extreme, are clean to
perfection. They are from a subtle civilisation and are loyal to their
partners once they forge a partnership. Loyalty, cleanliness and
industry are certainly high components of Prosperity. What does the
Indian have?
None of the above traits is attributed to Indians in a great measure or
in any measure. Hospitals in the US where a large number of Indians work
as doctors say, ”Indians have a far greater theoretical grasp than
practical experience. Perhaps because practical facilities are less
available in India.” That is a contributing reason, but it is true the
theoretical knowledge of Indians in any subject is considerable. Indians
are mental. The mind is resourceful and thoughtful. He who organises his
thoughts will be far more effective than he who is endowed with
practical skill or knowledge. His mental abilities arise from his
spiritual basis.
An Indian and an American visited a French company based in Holland. The
American was surprised that with so much of talent, the company was
making very little profit. The Indian explained, ”Profits go to Paris,
and that is why the Dutch are not enthusiastic.” The American was
surprised by the insight of the Indian. Insight into human motives
enables one to organise better. Indians are POTENTIALLY great
organisers. In India, the Indian submits to family, social tradition,
etc. which prevents him from exercising all his talents. In America,
there is no such inhibition. Hence, they prosper. For them to prosper in
India, two things are required. 1) They must recognise their inner
mental potentialities. 2) They must cast away social inhibitions.
The first they are not aware of, the second they are not prepared for.
When the Society offers that Freedom and encourages their talents, they
will Prosper.