About Worldview

About Worldview

Each one of us sees the world according to one's perspective. That's why we see Existence, Nature, ourselves, relationships with others, happiness and prosperity differently. One may see Existence/Nature from a purely scientific perspective; the other may see this world from a spiritual perspective; some may see it from an economic perspective. In fact, many times, you have been noticing conflicting views in people about the same object or the same event. For example, our attitude towards Nature depends upon our perspective and we act accordingly. A person with an economic perspective may think of using Nature as a source to earn money; a person with a scientific perspective may think of physical-chemical laws working in Nature; a person with a spiritual perspective may think about the purpose of Nature. Now these three persons sitting together may conflict while talking about Nature.

Our perspectives are actually responsible for our happiness or unhappiness. For example, people may have different views about a falling leaf from a tree. One may conclude that the tree has left the leaf as its work is over. Similarly, the world will leave me one day. Therefore, there is no need to think about the world; self-enjoyment is the only way to live. Another one may conclude that the leaf has got mixed into the soil. In the same manner, one day, I will also be a part of the soil and no relationship will continue with me in the future. Therefore, there is no need to attach to anyone and self-centric living is the only way to live a life. Another one, observing the same event, may conclude that the leaf was participating in the tree's growth till it was with the tree. Having separated from the tree, now it is participating in the soil. Therefore, one should continuously ensure participation with everyone (either living or non-living) in every place. Thus, our conclusions based on our perceptions make us happy/unhappy.

Worldview is the way of seeing and interpreting the world. The worldview of a particular time is the view regarding the ultimate realities of existence. It refers to the perception which has a dominant influence on people in any particular era and affects policy-making, planning, etc. It does not imply that such a view is held by each and every individual, which definitely differs at any point in time.

Needless to emphasize, our worldview affects all aspects of our life, namely lifestyles, behavior, economic activities, social set-up, technological systems, etc. 

In any particular era, a worldview may be based on an understanding of Existential realities or assumptions about realities. If a worldview is based on existential realities which are actually universal, it creates a conducive environment where people can live harmoniously and happily; otherwise, it creates a conflicting environment. In other words, we may say that if there is a conflicting environment in any particular era where people are fighting, dominating, or thinking of exploiting for their short-term benefits, the worldview is not based on the understanding of Existential realities. In fact, the worldview is based on some wrong assumptions about the realities.

 "A WORLDVIEW BASED ON THE EXISTENTIAL REALITIES CREATES A HARMONIOUS LIFESTYLE FOR PEOPLE"