0045 Should We Obey Elders Blindly? Truth Behind Cultural Beliefs

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In India, respecting and obeying elders is often seen as a sacred duty. But does respect mean blind obedience? Should age alone decide who is right or wrong? In this video, we explore the cultural roots, the religious connection, and the real meaning of respect — questioning whether blind obedience to elders is truly beneficial for society.

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00:00Welcome everyone to Truth Entrance. Today's question, should we really obey elders blindly

00:14just because they are older? Sonia, in India, respecting elders is part of our culture.

00:20From childhood we are told, listen to your elders, they know best. But does age always

00:25guarantee wisdom? Exactly. The tradition comes from ancient times. Elders used to be knowledge

00:30keepers, storytellers, problem solvers. Respecting them made sense. True. But today, situations are

00:37different. Sometimes elders give advice based on outdated thinking, career choices, marriage

00:43decisions, even personal freedom. Should youth blindly follow that? Many youngsters feel trapped.

00:49If they disagree with elders, they are labelled arrogant or disrespectful. It's more about fear

00:56of society than genuine respect. And the irony is, religion is often used to strengthen disobedience.

01:02God will bless you if you obey. So questioning becomes almost a sin. But questioning is not

01:08disrespect. If an elder says something unfair, like stopping a girl from studying, should silence be

01:14called respect? Exactly. Respect should mean listening politely, considering their experience,

01:20but also having the courage to say, I disagree when needed. The truth is, real respect is earned

01:26by kindness, wisdom and fairness, not just by number of years lived. And when elders truly guide with

01:33love, youth naturally respect them without being forced. That's the difference between respect and fear.

01:39So the message is simple. Age deserves care. Wisdom deserves respect. Blind obedience helps

01:45no one. Well said Sonia. Respect should unite generations, not silence one of them.

01:50Jai Hind. Jai Hind.

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