HUMAN HARMONY THROUGH SANGAT AND PANGAT

Abstract

The world is today experiencing rapid socio-cultural transformations which do not, however, occur at a uniform pace. This unequal developmental process has resulted in the differentiating of various countries and regions. Modern man is clearly aware of the conflictual aspect of this unequal process of transformation and considers it a hindrance in the achievement of his fundamental human aspirations which include harmony, peace, liberty, dignity and possibility of personal fulfilment. It has put the economically poor and socially backward at odds with the affluent and the socially and politically advanced. The latter have come to adopt diverse kinds of ways to progress that tend to suppress and exploit the former. This gives birth to conflict and disharmony in society. Besides, a fundamentalistic and even fanatical approach to one's religion and use of political power for self-advancement are often responsible for the lack of peace and harmony in our society.