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those who have forgotten their values and virtues. In high levels unless values are reinstated, there will be corruption on the basis of either power or money.
Acharyashree: Let us through FUREC present an economic system to draw up a balanced economic system. I too have seen in my travels that wealth is more dangerous than poverty.
The President: This is very true. The great poet of Tamil Nadu, Idangoadigal has written that when people in power give up good conduct then their Karma (or destiny) become their destroyer.
Acharyashree: This is true. We should do something in this direction through FUREC. FUREC should present the model village where it imparts vocational skills leading to self sufficiency. Along with this it is also essential to present an economic system based on values.
The President: Man can become rich but without values his development is meaningless. He is like a balloon without air.
Acharyashree: There are four measures of development. 1. Material development 2. Economic development 3. Moral development 4. Spiritual development If all these develop together then there would be no problem.
The President: Very true.
Acharyashree: Chanakya presented an important principle for balanced development. He said do not give in so much to your desires that you lose your wealth. Do not pursue wealth to such an extent that your desires are killed. Do not pursue either wealth or desire to such an extent that your dharma is endangered. Do not pursue your dharma to such an extent that your wealth and desires are endangered. This advice portrays the balanced lifestyle of an individual. The problem today is that contemporary economists and sociologists are not able to strike this balance. From the perspective of Anekanta all aspects should be developed equally.
The President: The perspective of Anekanta is very significant. It can bring about better understanding.
Acharyashree: You have to make this dream of balanced de:elopment a reality. You have to do this.
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