The Story of a Changing Lifestyle
Our ancestors were wise, far-sighted, and deeply connected to the laws of nature. They valued stability, self-reliance, and collective prosperity above all else. That is why they considered agriculture not merely a source of income, but the very foundation of life.
They cultivated land, protected natural resources, and embraced farming so that no family member would remain unemployed, no one would sleep hungry, and future generations could live with dignity and respect.
Owning land and practicing their own farming meant ownership and independence.
They were the owners of their fields, the owners of their labor, and the owners of their livelihoods. They did not need to work under someone else. They were self-reliant and self-sufficient.
Agriculture was not just the support system of one family; it sustained entire communities. Carpenters, blacksmiths, potters, shepherds, weavers, laborers — the whole rural social and economic structure was interconnected. Villages functioned as self-sufficient units.
Most importantly, our ancestors never harmed nature in the name of development.
Their homes were built with मिट्टी, wood, and natural materials that were environmentally friendly. Farming practices protected soil fertility, conserved water, supported livestock, and safeguarded human health. There was a natural balance between human life and the environment.
Today, governments encourage people to become “self-reliant” and “independent.” But the truth is that our ancestors were already living that way.
Through their labor, resources, and community cooperation, they created a lifestyle that offered both dignity and freedom.
The real change began when modernity and urban glamour started attracting people. Gradually, the desire for higher income, more comforts, and a so-called modern lifestyle began to grow.
People started leaving villages and migrating toward cities.
Those who were once owners of their own land slowly became employees working for others. Families that once provided employment to many are now struggling to find jobs for themselves.
People who once controlled their own time and labor are now forced to work like machines according to fixed schedules.
Village homes may have been simple, but they were spacious and full of life. Entire families lived together under one roof — grandparents, parents, siblings, and relatives. Relationships were strong, and life carried emotional warmth and peace.
But as people moved to cities, life became increasingly limited.
Today, many people live in small apartments or single rooms, often with only one or two family members. Comforts increased, but emotional connection decreased. Income may have increased, but mental peace was left behind somewhere along the way.
The very cities people moved to in search of glamour and opportunity slowly turned them into machines.
From morning to evening, life became a cycle of rush, stress, pollution, and loneliness — the defining reality of modern urban living.
This is not merely a story about villages and cities.
It is the story of a transformation in which humanity moved from self-reliance to dependence, from being owners to becoming laborers, and from living close to nature to drifting away from it.
Today, there is a strong need to rediscover the wisdom of our ancestors, their lifestyle, and their self-sustaining models of living.
Modernity is important, but not at the cost of losing our roots.
True prosperity can only be achieved when development is balanced with nature, family values, community bonding, and self-respect.
— Sanjay Sharma
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