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A Message to the Youth of India 11

background gives them an inherent, if often dormant,
faith in God. After all, India is puëya-bhümi, dharma-
bhümi. But exposure to innumerable nonsensical ideas
has Indians, especially the youth, asking, “Is there
really a God? Can the existence of God be proved?
Why should we believe all these things? Are we
supposed to be just like Westerners? Even if we want
to be completely Westernized, is it possible for us? Even
if it is possible, is it desirable? What about our ancient
customs and heritage? Can’t we take the good things of
Indian life and mix them with the best of the West?”
Fearing ridicule, pious young persons may even conceal
their religious tendencies. The spiritual aspirations of
India’s youth are subverted by the social pressure of
materialism, while at every moment their base desires
are being fueled. Therefore we find that today’s youth
of India are at best simply confused, and at worst,
demons in human form. Overall, most youngsters are
still good at heart but greatly misguided by materialistic
propaganda.
Having read this far, the reader might justly
challenge, “So exactly what is your message to the
youth of India?” Our recommendation is: Don’t be
fooled by mäyä (illusion). Since young people are easily
enamoured by the glitter of material life, they think, “If
I get a good job, work hard, and earn good money, I’ll
be a success. I’ll be happy.” But that is a foolish hope.
Since time immemorial, everyone has been trying to
be happy in this ephemeral world yet no one has ever