A book that can inspire 1.5 billion Indian hearts
What do we call a nation that seamlessly blends millennia-old traditions and culture with cutting-edge digital technology, boasting one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, ranked at number five? Bharat. This single word encapsulates a wealth of meaning. Just as Yoga, an ancient Indian health system now widely adopted by advanced nations, embodies centuries of practice and proven effectiveness, Bharat too holds countless time-tested principles and practices. We are increasingly recognized as trendsetters, and every Indian senses our collective ascent—yes, together, we can achieve great things. The concept of ‘Vasudeva Kutumbakam’, the world as one family, resonates globally, especially in the face of economic crises and conflicts plaguing various parts of the world. We have emerged as torchbearers, with world leaders seeking our counsel and guidance.
Today, every citizen stands tall, swelling with pride to proclaim, “I am a citizen of India,” a sentiment vastly different from the meek admission of the past. This book, “Inspiring India” embodies its title in two dimensions: it showcases the inspirational spirit of our nation and provides guidance on how to inspire our people to propel forward with greater momentum. Upon reading even its initial chapters, readers are compelled to rise and contribute to our collective progress. Each chapter offers a historical and global perspective on various aspects of nation-building, igniting a proactive sense of duty among citizens. Continuous inspiration serves as the fuel for our journey from good to great.
Written in simple yet compelling language, supported by ample data and persuasive arguments, this book elucidates the complexities of governing a vast democracy like ours. It is accessible to the masses, resonates with our diaspora, and garners appreciation from policymakers. It earnestly addresses a fundamental question that plagues every Indian: “Why are we not where we should be, or at least could be?” Delving into our missed opportunities and drawing lessons from nations that have achieved remarkable success, it offers insights that the world envies.
This stands apart from other books on the subject
Several books have been written about India’s progress- especially in the last ten years or so- but most of them are for policy makers and a heavy read. An average person is put off by a 800 pages book with a complicated discourse. This book by Virender is a fresh look written for masses. It is also slated to be released soon in Hindi so that it reaches a larger audience at home as well as abroad. This book is a multivitamin capsule for every Indian to get energized to contribute in however small way as every drop of effort counts. Since Inia and Bharat are two different entities- India lives in metros and tier I cities and Bharat is at the very heart living in more than 6.5 lakh villages who also aspire to benefit from our success story and not left behind.
A nation progresses with collective effort of the people in sync- then comes good, decisive and committed leadership to steer them forward in the right direction.
Some very innocent yet relevant questions that come to every Indian’s mind, young, matured as well as old, even those who live abroad are, ‘We have everything- young manpower, brains, technological, scientific prowess, management skills, raw material, big mass of land, great culture and 5000 years old heritage; then why are we still a developing country after 78 years of being a sovereign state?’ ‘Have we been able to achieve what we could have achieved? If not then why not? Why are we not where we should have been or at least could have been? Where did we go wrong?’
This book attempts to answer these questions and is a sincere effort by the author to motivate the entire country- we can do it together.
Well researched, a holistic approach this book reaches out to the hearts and minds of even those who are the lowest common denominator and they matter the most.
We wish we were like Japan, Singapore, the European nations or even Abu Dhabi (Even the Arabs have gone past us). Many feel we have the potential and we can do much better. Some simply feel we deserved better than this. Some just hope that a day will come when our prayers will be answered. Several others are naysayers who say nothing can improve the state of affairs- we are like this only and will continue to live like this. These are opinions- some positive and some negative. We need to get all hands on deck- a huge deck at that.
There must be some fault lines- major and minor ones. But yet there is hope. Now is the time to wake up the sleeping giant-Bharat. We need to nudge ourselves to wake up. No one else will do it for us. This book will nudge you. That is the idea.
Yet the idea is not to find faults, but to look at things dispassionately and look at simply, common sense type of ideas to move our selves forward- in sync.
Let us not forget that a lot was also done before 2014
You cannot short change that- yet we made mistakes and also worked at speed much slower than required by a new born nation. Speed and scale were lacking and these are two major reasons for our self-created shackles and barriers. The book illustrates with an excellent example given below.
‘We are like a boy who reached class 8th but was at the bottom of the class, but he did make some efforts to clear exams every year- give him credit for that. Now he wakes up to an inner calling and starts sincerely putting all his efforts, all engines firing and now comes in top five in the class. Similarly, all Indians need to wake up now.’
A book for Indian diaspora too
They are our ambassadors and millions are contributing in billions across the world. Indians have made a mark- a huge positive impact- as doctors, engineers, business people, entrepreneurs, inventors, scientists and educationists in most of the western world- they are peace loving and contributed positively to every society they live in. Hindus have brought a sense of calm and semblance where ever they have been. That is the real value addition through our rich all-inclusive culture.
Today every Indian must understand that Bharat is the place to be and is the safest place on the planet for all Indians. We have moved a long way but there is no time to sleep as we have miles and miles to go.
This is a well-intended, sincerely researched book that needs to be read by all Indians irrespective of age, gender, caste or religion. We all need to come together, put in our collective best efforts and keep the agenda of ‘Nation first’; lest we miss the moment of reckoning.
You can do a lot to make India great. This book convincingly portrays that every drop of effort counts and urges you to feel that ‘make India great- India first’’ is the only mindset that will fulfil our collective dreams. Let us collectively make India unstoppable.
‘There is a tide in the affairs of men, Which taken at the flood, leads on to fortune. Omitted, all the voyage of their life is bound in shallows and in miseries. On such a full sea are we now afloat. And we must take the current when it serves, or lose our ventures.’
About the Author
VIRENDER KAPOOR
A multifaceted Indian intellectual, this author is a renowned educationist, thinker, columnist, and inspirational guru. His diverse educational background includes a B.E. in Telecommunications, a Masters in Computer Science from IIT Bombay, an MA in International Relations, and a PG Diploma in Marketing.
As the former Director of a prestigious management institute under Symbiosis International University, he has left an indelible mark in academia. His celebrity author status puts him in the company of Thomas Friedman and Dale Carnegie, with his books available in eight regional and foreign languages.
His books are read by readers as young as six years (standard 1) to 14 years in schools, MBA students to senior managers right up to the CEOs and MDs of companies.
‘He takes pride in the fact that he is an author with books from KG to PG!’
His expertise spans human excellence, work-life balance, motivation, emotional intelligence, value-based leadership, technology, and international relations. Major newspapers, business magazines, and journals have featured his book reviews and interviews.
With over forty books published globally on Amazon and more in the pipeline, his impact is far-reaching. He has conducted over 100 two-day workshops based on his books and given numerous talks in India and abroad. His passion for sharing knowledge and inspiring others is evident in his work.
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Email : virenderkapoor21@yahoo.comThis book has the power to change how people think about India.
