The Dilemma of Power, Wealth, and Parenting: Lessons from Kejriwal and Beyond!
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Good times never last long. Power and success are transient, and history has repeatedly shown us how those who rise often fall.
Just like in the case of Arvind Kejriwal—once a leader of anti-corruption, a man who built a political movement on the promise of change. Today, he faced defeat for the same reason that catapulted him to power. CORRUPTION.
He worked hard, sometimes ethically and sometimes through doubtful means.
But if his ultimate goal was to remain in power by any means necessary, was his journey worth it?
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Why did he work so hard, or rather, why are we all working hard day in and day out?
Is it to accumulate wealth for ourselves, or are we gripped with securing our children's future?
Today's world and circumstances have conditioned us to believe that providing material comfort is our immediate duty as parents.
In our rigid pursuit of riches, we often forget what truly matters.
There was a time when only fathers were accused of neglecting family life in favour of work. Today, women have joined the race, juggling careers and financial success. Parents compensate for lost time with toys, gadgets, vacations, and expensive gifts.
But what if our children start perceiving us not as parents but as mere providers of wealth and comfort? What if, instead of teaching them self-reliance, we are promoting entitlement?
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Wealth may provide a strong foundation, but is it making our children less hardworking and more casual about their future?
Every parent aspires to provide the best for their children—education, clothes, and fulfilment of wishes and desires.
But the real question remains: How much is enough? Where do we draw the line between ensuring a comfortable life and spoiling them to the point of dependency?
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The story of Kejriwal serves as a caution notice!
He may have done everything for political ambition, but like many of us, he also wanted to leave behind wealth for his children.
But what good is a legacy built on corruption?
If he had controlled his greed and maintained perspective during his peak, he could have left behind something far more significant—a lasting example of politics free of corruption.
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But I also want to ask another question: does leaving behind a legacy of values truly benefit future generations?
Mahatma Gandhi gave the world the ideals of nonviolence, honesty, and selflessness. Yet, his children did not necessarily lead exemplary lives.
If even the most significant world figures in history couldn't ensure their legacy leading to personal success for their children, how do we determine what truly works?
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The harsh reality is that life does not follow a universal rulebook. What works for one may not work for another. Some people are rewarded for their wrongdoings, while others are punished for doing the same thing. Evolution is different for everyone, and no formula exists for success, happiness, or legacy.
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Kejriwal had the opportunity to serve a billion people and leave behind an inheritance that transcended Money.
But power, arrogance, and greed clouded his judgment.
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In the backdrop of the Great Kejriwal's defeat, we all need to ask ourselves these questions.
He was our hero in 2011, and today, we witnessed his downfall for the same reasons which brought him TO the limelight (C O R R U P T I O N)
The keywords attached to him today are sheeshmahal and liquorgate.
The new hero is praveshvarma, the giant slayer, but will he, too, go the Smriti Irani (giant slayer herself) way?
Life moves in circles, and as lord Krishna says, break out of this karmic cycle, and that's when you will see the light leading to liberation.
sarvam sree Krishnarpanamastu
I will watch your Journey, Dear Kejriwal!
You are an evolving story for me and a life lesson, too.
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