Living as an Individual Life

Sparsely, you hear statements where an individual chiefly a corporate chieftain states “Sometimes you can live an individual life which is also a kind of institution”. This speech was made by Vallabh Bhansali of ENAM Group.

Thanks to the power of institutions and its influence in daily life, we exist in a period where we create institutions not to leave behind legacy but to enrich the creator for generation of wealth / power. The sheer power of these institutions are seen at educational institutions in India.

These institutes never inculcate the power of individual in students. The curriculum no way edifies the role of individuals. Conversely it emphasizes the importance of institutions. The product is distinctly noticeable in the beeline during campus interviews or the sole purpose of students is to apply to corporations / institutions for a living.

No institutes proudly proclaim that its student has opted for living as an individual life.

Men have forgotten the art of living as an individual since to sustain as an individual and to survive next to institutions is a toughest challenge a person can expect. 

It is notable that Bhansali states “You do see people who have lived fabulous lives as individuals, so I don’t make too much of an organisational institution only.”

May be, interviewer / people listening to above statement should ask names of such individuals.

Its time I believe to stop looking at institutions alone but give individuals their due recognition.

References:

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/enam-groups-vallabh-bhansali-life-mantra-be-passionate-about-your-job/articleshow/55448181.cms