A Hard Truth We Must Face
There is one fundamental reason America is economically powerful—and it is not just money, weapons, or skyscrapers. It is respect for knowledge.
In Indian philosophy, Saraswati represents wisdom and learning, while Lakshmi represents wealth and prosperity. Wherever Saraswati is truly worshipped, Lakshmi follows naturally. America has become a true devotee of Saraswati—and that is why it enjoys Lakshmi.
A Culture That Reads, Thinks, and Questions
America is the largest market for books in the world. Reading is not seen as a luxury but as a habit. To make reading more accessible, they even invented the Kindle. Their best universities consistently rank at the top globally because they invest deeply in research, innovation, and critical thinking rather than rote learning.
Most groundbreaking inventions, Nobel Prize–winning research, and transformative technologies emerge from this environment of curiosity and freedom to question.


We often admire America’s towering skyscrapers, but their strength is not limited to urban development. Across America, Europe, and Australia, we see something remarkable—modern infrastructure coexisting with natural beauty and environmental care. Development does not mean destruction there; it means balance.
The Question That Hurts: Why Do Indians Leave India?
One painful question demands honesty:
Why do so many talented Indians want to leave India—and why do most of them never return?
The answer is uncomfortable. In many developed nations, talent is rewarded, systems function transparently, and promises are honored. In contrast, in India we often speak loudly but act weakly. We preach ideals, make grand claims, and call ourselves Vishwaguru, yet fail to implement the values we proudly announce.
Losing Scientific Temper
My greatest fear is that we are losing our scientific temper. Instead of nurturing logic, curiosity, and experimentation, we are becoming increasingly religious and communal. Faith has its place, but when belief replaces reason, progress stops.
We pass these tendencies to our children. Many choose religious paths without equally valuing science, research, or innovation. As a result, we lag behind in critical fields.

The Cost of Ignoring Innovation
Because of this mindset:
We have not created global technology giants like Apple, Microsoft, Google, or Facebook
We do not manufacture our own commercial aircraft
We remain dependent on other nations for advanced technologies
This is not because Indians lack intelligence. On the contrary, Indians excel globally—but often only after leaving India. Our system fails them, not their ability.
A Warning for the Future
If we do not urgently reform our education system, encourage scientific thinking, invest in research, and reduce communal divisions, we risk harming our future generations beyond repair.
True nationalism is not shouting slogans.
True devotion is not blind faith.
True progress lies in education, science, integrity, and action.
If India truly wishes to rise, we must first become sincere devotees of knowledge. Only then will prosperity follow—not as a promise, but as a consequence.