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In India today the freedom of anarchy nor the tyranDical state regulation of communism is much valued but rather self-control. This is not only the voice of Jainism, Bhagavad Gita also preaches the same thing and was also solemnly voiced forth in the ancient Upanishads and this is what Gandhijee stood for. Civilisation in modern times has developed into and identified itself with man's control over nature and man's control over his environments. In the pursuit of this objective, civilisation has forgotten the prima facie requisite for happiness - control over oneself. The attempt to control the minds of men and women as if they were raw materials like coal and iron, must not be allowed under any circumstances, of civilisation means happiness. Restraint should be developed from within in accordance with the Truth. The world 18 enshrined in Truth; Dharma is enshrined in Truth; it is on account of Truth that the ocean keeps within bounds So says SKANDA PURANA Truth is a torch, but a terrible one; oftentimes so terrible that the natural instinct of us all is to give a side glance with a blinking eye, lest, looking it fairly in the face, the strong glare might blind us. Truth 18 another name for moral values. Truth should never be, sacrificed at the alter of other objectives. Loss of freedom occurs when there is deterioration in moral values end respect for Truth. When regulations lose the life-giving sway of moral values and when indoctrination is deemed lawful and proper in order that some sort of objective may
