The Importance of Discipline

Discipline is the basis of the whole universe. The sun and the planetary movements around it are all governed by a set of laws to maintain perfect harmony and beauty. Without this order, there would be utter chaos. Similarly, discipline is one of the basic requirements of a civilized society. Societies which were not governed by discipline and order, fell prey to outside aggressions and degenerated. The strength of a nation lies in discipline. It helps to make progress, fight external invasions and maintain national unity. Citizens of a disciplined nation work with a spirit of co-operation and unity. History tells us that whenever a nation is torn apart by internal strife, its morale drops and opportunist neighbors often take advantage of the situation.

Discipline is important even in the domestic life. Parents must raise their children in a congenial' atmosphere and teach them the right values. They should set an example for their children by leading orderly and peaceful lives themselves. It is often seen that children from broken homes become very aggressive and undisciplined. They pose a danger to the other people around them. Children must grow in secure and happy homes to become responsible adults. Perhaps the best service to the country lies in an effort of parents to bring up their children in a disciplined manner.

Discipline, though difficult, is essential for personal growth as well as national prosperity. Absence of it can lead to failure, defeat and backwardness. In the present society, it is very important to learn to live in harmony with fellow human beings in a spirit of co-operation and mutual co-existence. All this is possible only if every individual follows a personal code of ethics and the one laid by the law for the prosperity of the nation and the progress of the society at large.

By: AMIT
Published: 04/17/08