IMPORTANCE OF HARMONY AMONG PEOPLE

Ever since the evolution and development of human beings, it has been observed that growth and prosperity of this world are dependent on a very important key factor, i.e. ‘HARMONY’.

History had witnessed that the development of early civilizations was only attainable when people started living together in groups.

 

The early men lived individually; facing many challenges in their surroundings, yet over time, they understood the advantages of living together as a community.

 

Gradually, they learned how to live that way and this togetherness gave birth to a settlement called society. Thus, a society is a unique result of harmonious relationships among people.

 

So, what actually do we understand by the term 'Harmony'?

 

According to the dictionary, “Harmony is a state of agreement or of peaceful existence together”. It is an agreement between two people or among the society where acceptance is there for each-others’ views.

 

In order to make the country stronger and developed, it is crucial to maintain cordial relationship amongst the citizens.

 

Moreover, maintaining harmony is not the sole responsibility of one citizen, but it's about making combined efforts together which generate a peaceful environment in the society.

 

Today, we can observe that harmony among people is diminishing day by day and the resulted vacuum is filled by the unreasonable hatred and contempt for each other.

 

According to me, the reasons for the same are:

 

Commonly, people have some differences and similarities among them. Till the time we respect and understand the diversity, the harmony is maintained. But, the moment we become intolerant towards diversity; conflicts arise and generate disharmony.

 

In today’s materialistic world relationships are based on greed and selfish motives. That is dreadful for harmony and peaceful co-existence. Maintaining harmony does not cost anything to us.

 

Just a few good words, nice gestures, compassion, and polite behaviour can surely establish harmony among people. As a result, differences can always be decimated without any prejudice; be it linguistic, race, caste, creed, region, or religion.

 

History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; every civilization flourished till there was harmony among the people.

 

Hence, maintaining a harmonious relationship will surely strengthen the  bond amongst all and benefit them till posterity.

VISHWAJEET PANDEY

ASSISTANT TEACHER

(DEPARTMENT of HUMANITIES)

THE MANN SCHOOL