Q. “Hatred is destructive of a person’s wisdom and conscience that can poison a nation’s spirit.’ Do you agree with this view? Justify your answer. (150 words, 10 Marks)

Answer:

Approach:

  • Introduction: Explain about the hatredness.
  • Body: 
    1. Mention the examples of how hatred has affected individuals and the country as a whole from different domains.
    2. Link with current events around the world or in India.
  • Conclusion: Give prospective way ahead

Introduction:

Hatred is a negative emotion that can cause significant harm to individuals and society. When people harbor hatred towards others, they lose their sense of judgment and reason, and their actions become driven by prejudice and bias. This kind of behavior can lead to violence, discrimination, and social unrest, which can have a significant impact on a nation’s spirit and well-being.

Body:

Here are specific examples that illustrate the destructive nature of hatred at various levels:

Individual Level:

  • Adolf Hitler: Adolf Hitler’s deep-seated hatred towards certain ethnic and religious groups led to the Holocaust, resulting in the systematic genocide of millions of Jews and other minority communities.
  • Anders Behring Breivik: Breivik’s extreme hatred towards multiculturalism and Islam led him to carry out the 2011 terrorist attacks in Norway, killing 77 people and injuring many others.

Interpersonal Relationships:

  • Feuds and Vendettas: Hatred between individuals or families can result in long-standing feuds and vendettas. These conflicts, fueled by hatred, can last for generations and cause immeasurable pain and loss of lives.

Societal Impact:

  • Rwandan Genocide: The Rwandan Genocide in 1994 was fueled by long-standing ethnic tensions and hatred between the Hutu and Tutsi communities. It resulted in the brutal massacre of an estimated 800,000 people within a span of 100 days.
  • Ethnic Cleansing in the Balkans: The Bosnian War in the 1990s witnessed ethnic cleansing fueled by deep-seated hatred. It resulted in the displacement, torture, and killing of thousands of Bosniaks, Croats, and Serbs.

Current Conflicts:

  • Israel-Palestine Conflict: The ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict is fueled by deep-rooted hatred and animosity on both sides. This hatred perpetuates a cycle of violence, hindering the prospects of a peaceful resolution and causing immense suffering to civilians on both sides.
  • Rohingya Crisis: The persecution and violence against the Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar, driven by hatred and discrimination, has resulted in mass killings, sexual violence, and forced displacement of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya people.

Conclusion:

It is essential to recognize the destructive nature of hatred and to work towards building a society that is based on inclusivity, respect, and understanding. Through the teachings of great leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi, we can learn the value of love and non-violence in creating a just and peaceful society.

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