THE FAMILY AND THE NATION

As we aspire for rising economic prosperity and a strongand confident India, this book forcefully reminds us ofthe values that make for a truly sustainable society, atthe heart of which is the family. For it is not economicgrowth or military strength alone that will make Indiastrong. Sustainable success comes from values, andthese can sustain a society and a nation even in times ofhardship. The book expresses an ideal by which Indiansociety may prosper and speaks of how spirituality canhelp create a noble nation and a better world. It providesa valuable counterpoint to the modern-day emphasison consumerism and the philosophy of more is better,highlighting the sanctity of the natural world and its greatpower to evoke human creativity and love.Writing on this crucial subject are two iconic Indians.Together, Acharya Mahapragya and A.P.J. Abdul Kalam--one a Jain muni revered as a saint, the other a visionary,a distinguished scientist and a former President of India--bring their vast experience to bear on this importantsubject. As the authors put it, it's only a united and happyfamily that will lead to a strong nation, one that can bea true fulfilment of 5,000 years of India's civilization. Thebook takes up the difficult and pressing task of setting anew agenda in a time of radical social change. It shows usthe path we need to follow to take India to its rightful placeas a great nation.