‘A man is but a product of his thoughts. What he thinks he becomes.’ – M.K. Gandhi.

Gandhiji made the above statement highlighting those ideas are the genesis of all our actions and life events. 

We have to first conceptualise and manifest our life goals in our mind to then see it transform into reality.

• Our thoughts enable our efforts and help us persevere against challenges that may present themselves on the way. E.g.: Gandhi's commitment to swaraj helped him remain dedicated to the cause of freedom.

• Most revolutionary transformations in society have its genesis in the thoughts of men and women. For example, Raja Ram Mohan Roy’s efforts against Sati, Martin Luther King, Vinoba Bhave. 

• Thoughts therefore become the building blocks of our attitudes and actions. E.g.: a positive attitude towards Swachch Bharat Abhiyan enabled its success.

• Education should therefore be centred at developing progressive, positive thoughts about self and society, to create ethical individuals. E.g.: the Awakened Citizen programme of Ramakrishna Mission and CBSE helps to imbibe ethical values in children.

• Further, given the immense power of media in shaping thoughts and therefore individuals, it becomes necessary that media ethics through self-regulation is duly followed. 

The thoughts of individuals are therefore the most powerful force of human history. Socialisation at home, educational institutions as well as the overall narratives of media and society must promote and pursue positive, ethical thoughts.