For making youth a meaningful span of life requires a spiritual vision. Spiritual vision does not mean worship of deities or observance of rituals or propitiation of adverse planetary positions. It should not be linked with wearing a ring, stone or amulet either. It has decidedly nothing to do with temple-mosque disputes. Its true meaning lies in a correct and full understanding of the nature and purpose of life and its intricacies and nuances. One has to appreciate one’s own special qualities and to learn the correct ways of cultivating these strengths. One has to refine one’s inner consciousness and has to maintain a positive view of life even in adverse circumstances, so that psycho-mental complexes do not develop and entrap one in any kind of a vicious cycle of wayward directionless and pervert pursuits.

Scientific spirituality is the necessity of a young life in modern times. It is the right path to make the gift of youth purposeful and successful. It is independent of any particular sect or creed. It is that sovereign message of life which the sages and seers have been spreading since the time of the Upnishads. It is that great mantra which Swami Vivekanand dinned into the ears of the youth –”Uttisthata jagrata prapya varanibodhat [Arise! Awake and stop not till the life reaches its goal – Kathopnishad 1/3/14]. It is that eternal song through which Lord Krishna advised the perplexed Arjuna in the Mahabharat - “Klaibyani ma sma gamah Partha….” (Do not be timid Arjuna!). It is this very song of emotion which has inspired the youth through the ages and brought to the fore their valor on each occasion of societal crisis. It is the dire need of the hour.