Presenting the complete article , a part of which was published in @timesofindia.indiatimes.com Hyderabad edition on 15th August 2021.
A truly independent individual is the one who has liberated oneself from the shackles of traditionalist mind-set the kind that impedes progression of community and society. Independence means freedom from poverty , illiteracy and ignorance. The emancipation will take place only if we manage to unbind the conservative society from the politico- religious milieu. Independence awakens the mind to follow the path of righteousness no matter what.
Independence is being able
to charter the course of our life without having to succumb to pressure of irrational consumerism. To be able to chose a living without conforming to the standards set up by previous
generations.
To be able to function through unprejudiced thoughts and actions where one can exercise one's
individuality. It also implies knowing the limits of one's intellect and emotions while respecting the boundaries of other individuals.
individuality. It also implies knowing the limits of one's intellect and emotions while respecting the boundaries of other individuals.
As a woman independence to me is being able to break free from the societal perceptions of physical beauty , financial success and professional excellence.
To me independence is inclusion, acceptance, acknowledgement and appreciation for what I am today so that I can live a life of fulfillment tomorrow.
