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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Sr.No
1.

Topic
INTRODUCTION

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2.

ISSUES

3.

YIN YANG-THE ANALOGY

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THE MODEL-SAPTA CHAKRA

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RESPONSIBILITIES

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CITIZENSHIP OF THE NATION: RIGHTS AND

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CITIZENSHIP OF THE PLANET: RIGHTS AND

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RECOMMENDATION

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CONCLUSION
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Figure 1

INTRODUCTION
Man is a social animal. He belongs to a number of communities, comprising of
individuals with common interests and values, characterized by "wholeness
incorporating diversity". An individual is a part his family, society, organization,
nation and also our planet earth. For any community to function progressively each of
its member has to cooperate for a common good, he is thus entitled to certain rights for
his protection and development at one hand while he is expected to shoulder his
responsibilities duties for the sustenance of the community on the other.

No Society can work unless its members feel responsibilities as well as rights
-Richard Layard

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ISSUES
In todays world we are facing major issues at each level or the community. When we
look at a business from a perspective of a company
being a city and wanting its employees to feel closely
associated with the city, it is called organizational
citizenship. It is a perspective that employees have,
whereby they extend their behaviors beyond the
normal duties of their position. Values and ethics are
central

to

any

organization.

Values are

the

embodiment of what an organization stands for, and

should be the basis for the behavior of its members.
However, what if members of the organization do
not

share

and

have

not

internalized

the

Figure 2
organization's values? While it is true that top leaders' behavior determines
organizational values and policies it is also true that to it is each corporate citizens
responsibility to live by the corporations values.
Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your
country
John F. Kennedy
As a citizen of India we have been bestowed with a lot of rights, which we do not fail to
avail but at the same time are we mindful of our responsibilities towards our country.

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Our country is facing a lot of problems in todays world including poverty, illiteracy,
unemployment, corruption, child labour, women safety. As per the India Country report
by SAARC The adult (age 15 & above) literacy rate in India was 66.0% in 2007-08.
The person who deserves most pity is a lonesome one on a rainy day who
doesn't know how to read.
Benjamin Franklin

Figure 3

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Figure 5, Source: Annual Report to the People on Employment 2011, Ministry

of Labour & Employment

There is a common tendency to ignore the poor or to develop some

rationalization for the good fortune of the fortunate
- John Kenneth Galbraith

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Incidences like Delhi rape case shatter the trust of women. Is she safe in her own
country, who is responsible the government, the police, the victim, the onlookers on
street?
Women are oppressed in the east, in the west, in the south, in the north.
Women are oppressed inside, outside home, a woman is oppressed in
religion, she is oppressed outside religion.

-Taslima Nasrin

Apart from the local communities we are a part of the big picture. As the world in
contracting with emerging medium of connectivity and communication, high speed
travels we are becoming global citizens. The Indian philosophy of Vasudhaiva
Kutumbakam meaning the world is a family has more relevance in todays world than
ever. As the citizen of the world we have certain rights and responsibilities towards our
earth. There are issues like protection of ozone layer, global warming, fast depleting
natural resources, nuclear waste disposal, basic human rights, maintaining minimum
health standards etc. which cannot be handled successfully until joint efforts are put by
all globally responsible citizens.

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Figure 6 : Global Temperature Increase

Figure 7 : Level of Carbon Dioxide Concentration in atmosphere

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Figure 8: Poverty Head Count Ratio, Source: World Bank

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YIN-YANG - THE ANALOGY

Yin and Yang opposite or contrary

forces
are
complementary
interconnected and interdependent
in the natural world, and they give
rise to each other as they interrelate
to one another. Yin and Yang are
dynamic forces balancing and
relating to each other. We propose
that Yin and Yang can be compared
to Rights and Responsibilities- They
are opposite and complementary.

Figure 9: Ying Yang

The yin and yang of rights and responsibilities often appear to be at oddsat least at the
conscious, superficial level. But once we look deeper, we realize that Rights and
Responsibilities not only can coexist but do coexist. In order to claim a right, an
individual has to exhibit a responsibility and in he or she is more responsible when
given rights within his sphere of influence.

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THE MODEL - SAPTA CHAKRA

Figure 9: The Sapta Chakra Model

THE 7 DEFINING WHEELS TO BALANCE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

According to Tantric tradition, everyone has seven energy centers called chakras in
Sanskrit,that serve as junction points that maintain a subtle balance between the body
and consciousness.

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We correlate these 7 base chakras with 7 base steps which an individual should take
unique to each of organization, nation and the planet in order to maintain a balance
between his rights and responsibilities.
The ancient seers perceived the chakra system as a column of energy centers that
extends from the base of the spine to the top of the head. The spinning vortices receive,
assimilate and express our vital life energy called kundalini or prana. When the flow of
energy in one or more of the chakras becomes blocked, we may develop physical and
mental illnesses.
The kundalini of our 7 base steps is a stong value system built within an individual
which will make him aware of his rights and responsibilities at each sphere of life. In the
event of any of the 7 virtues not being present in the individual, the value system within
him will malfunction and there will be an imbalance between his rights and duties.
Today, the world is facing significant challenges related to climate change, natural
resources, disparities between the rich and the poor and violence. Our nations are
struggling with issues of security, economic reform and human development. We are all
also part of organizations that are trying hard to cope with every day crisis - of values, of
financial strength, of managing a diverse work force and several others.
It is all a result of a weak value system persisting among individuals. Nations and
organizations have failed to inculcate strong values amongst the citizens. Unless we
donot create awareness amongst our children and youngsters, about these values and
steps, the imbalance between our rights and responsibilities will keep on growing.

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7 chakras

7 base steps

Body and consciousness

Rights and responsibilities

Kundalini or prana

Strong value system

Ailments/disease

Challenges faced by the world/ nations/ organizations

The 7 Chakras and their respective significance in the balance of life 7.

Crown Chakra - Sahasrara

This chakra represents the highest level of consciousness and
enlightenment. It is the connective center to spirit. This center
integrates all the chakras with their respective qualities
Fig.10

6.

Third Eye Chakra -Ajna

The opening of the third-eye corresponds with spiritual
awakening. It is the chakra of forgiveness and compassion.
Fig.11

5.

Throat Chakra - Vishuddha

This is where the inner voice of ones truth is expressed. It is the
chakra of diplomacy, of pure relationships with others, and
of playful detachment.
Fig.12

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Heart Chakra - Anahata

It is the bridge connecting the lower and higher energies of our
being and is the place where resides our Spirit, our true Self, free
and independent.
Fig.13

3.

Solar Plexus Chakra - Manipura

It is the center for unrefined emotions and personal power. It is the
center that gives us the sense of complete satisfaction and
contentment. Our creativity is fueled by our power of will.
Fig.14

2.

Sacral Chakra - Swadhishtana

This energy is the center for creating relationships of all kinds.
It is where we develop an inward sense of self and an outward
awareness of others

1.

Fig.15

Root Chakra - Muladhara

The seat of physical vitality and the fundamental urge to survive. It
regulates those mechanisms which keep the physical body alive.

Fig.16

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CITIZENSHIP OF ORGANIZATIONS: RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

7.

Crown Chakra - Sahasrara

Creation of awareness within oneself about ones rights and
responsibilities towards the organization. This is the first step towards
balancing ones rights and duties.

6.

Third Eye Chakra Ajna

As a citizen of an organization, one must behave with
compassion

and

companionship

towards

colleagues,

subordinates and employees. Ethical behavior and leadership

skills are the key elements towards propagating a happy culture amongst the work
place.

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Fig.17 Responsibility of decision making authorities and Adventures of BPCL

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Throat Chakra Vishuddha

An ideal member of the organization should maintain a harmonious
relationship with all the colleagues and try to be professional in all
official dealings. A true leader is loved and respected by all because of
his tactful dealings and win-win relationships.

4.

Heart Chakra - Anahata

A citizen of an organization should be free to express his/her opinions
and should be free to create new systems for a better work environment.
A sense of ownership should evolve in the minds of all citizens.

Leaders become great not because of their power, but because of their
ability to empower others
-John Maxwell

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Figure 18 : Concept of balance

3.

Solar Plexus Chakra - Manipura

AS ORGANISATIONAL CITIZENS, a person should never give in to
greed and should fight against

unethical measures for conducting

exploitive business. Businesses should grow along with global harmony.

not against it. All organizational citizens must be aware of the big role
each employee plays in fighting against corruption and exploitation.

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Sacral Chakra - Swadhishtana

As a citizen of an organization, it is very important to be aware about
the current challenges that the organization is facing and to act
towards resolving the internal issues rather than going on demanding
unrealistic pays and allowances and going on union strikes for small issues.

1.

Root Chakra Muladhara

Every employee has the right to a clean, safe and fair organization. As a
responsible employee, one must contribute towards maintaining corporate
decorum and building a sustainable and successful organization

CITIZENSHIP OF NATIONS: RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

7.

Crown Chakra - Sahasrara

Creation of awareness and self consciousness within oneself about ones
rights and responsibilities towards the nation. This is the first step
towards balancing ones rights and duties.

6. Third

Eye Chakra Ajna

Compassion towards fellow citizens, irrespective of caste, religion

and financial background is a primary responsibility of all
citizens. NGOs play a key role in delivering self less service

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towards the deprived classes in the nation.

Chintan, an Indian NGO, has been chosen for America's
first Innovation Award for the Empowerment of
Women and Girls, for training and organizing waste
Figure 19 : Source : Chintan

pickers and eliminating child labour from recycling. It,

has been given the award in support of its work to reduce ecological footprints and
increase environmental justice amongst the informal sector through green jobs,
advocacy and organizing, it said

Figure 20: Why our work is important

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Throat Chakra - Vishuddha

As a responsible national citizen, it is our primary aim to maintain
harmony between all communities. A citizen should respect fellow
citizens and should endeavour towards peace between all religions.
Case I - Delhi Rape Case

Case II - Modi Government Election

2014
There were several factors that determined
the contours of Election 2014. The
economy had been suffering miserably,
growing at an anaemic rate, inflation had
been steadily rising, the unemployment
rate was steeply climbing. Also, the
endemic
corruption
and
inefficient
bureaucracy did no good, but the defining
characteristic was the PM-designate,
Narendra Modi.

Details

I want to live, Indian gang rape victim,

Amanat, said this to her mother, before
she succumbed to her injuries at a hospital
in Singapore in December 2012. The gang
rape of Amanat (in Indias capital, New
Delhi on 16 December 2012), raises
important questions about sexual violence
against women and calls for a rethink of
the Indian judicial laws.

Rights

Right to live
Right against exploitation

Right to vote
Right to freedom

Actions Initiated

Amanats saga ignited unprecedented

protests in India from the youth across
class and caste divide and resulted in the
Government setting up an independent
commission to recommend changes to its
rape laws.
The government must set up centers for
post-rape trauma relief. Starting fast-track
courts, amending the Indian Evidence act
to remove further inconvenience and
humiliation for the victim apart from
amending the finger test are accepted by
most scholars.

In the midst of all the crises, the Indian

voters were looking for a prudent leader
who not only looked like them and had an
ordinary upbringing, but could also revive
their economy by bringing in jobs that
mattered most. The Gujarat Chief
Minister Narendra Modi seemed to fit that
expectation quite well. Thus he came
victorious with a significant majority. It
was not only a victory for just one person
but for democracy as a whole.

Responsibilities of
citizens

Citizens must understand that it is just as

criminal to be mere spectators when a
crime is happening. Most people simply
don't help each other in public and we
have got to change this attitude, the way
we think and should act and engage with
other people around us. If we are pillarstrong as a people, we will create a
meaningful change in society.

Right and responsibility to vote matters if

you care about life. Our lives , literally
depend on how we vote. Your vote could
well help decide policy on terrorism, war,
health, education, climate change and a
plethora of other subjects that touch the
life of every individual. In a democracy, it
is a spiritual responsibility to vote. If we
are committed to living by spiritual
values, we must bring them into the
polling booth, and educate ourselves
about the candidates and the issues
involved

Figure 21: Case Studies on national issues

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Heart Chakra Anahata

Each and every citizen of the country enjoys equal rights in the
country. Every citizen of the country is free and has the right to
express himself in any form that may not disturb the prevailing peace
in the society.

3.

Solar Plexus Chakra Manipura

A citizen should be willing to dream about a nation without fear,
discrimination, distinction and terrorism. Only if one has the
willingness to live in such a country that we will be able to achieve our
dream.

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Figure 22: Project Boond BPCL

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Figure 22: Project at BPCL Refinery

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Sacral Chakra - Swadhishtana

A national citizen should be tolerant towards co-existing races and
religions. Awareness of other fellow countrymen and treating all with
fairness and respect is of prime importance to maintain a progressive
outlook about the country.

1.

Root Chakra Muladhara

Every national citizen has all the rights and responsibilities listed
in the Indian constitution. Every Indian national is free and
should contribute towards the progress of the nation.

Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural
resources, cherish the history and romance as a sacred heritage, for your
children and your children's children. Do not let selfish men or greedy
interests skin your country of its beauty, its riches or its romance.
Theodore Roosevelt

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CITIZENSHIP OF PLANET: RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

7.

Crown Chakra - Sahasrara

Creation of awareness within oneself and enlightening

the world

about ones rights and responsibilities towards the planet. This is the
first step towards balancing ones rights and duties.

6.

Third Eye Chakra Ajna

All species on the planet are co-existent. Extinction of any of the
flora and fauna will lead to extinction of the human species.
Therefore, man should not take undue advantage of the physical
supremacy that God has granted him. He should show compassion
towards all animals and plants, without being blinded by greed.

5. Throat

Chakra - Vishuddha
As a citizen of the planet, we should endeavor towards promoting
peaceful relations amongst all nations. War is the cruelest crime
against humanity and as a citizen of this world we must take a strong
stand against war of any kind.

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Figure 23: World Wildlife Fund

Today we rule Germany, tomorrow, the world - Adolf Hitler

2014 IsraelGaza conflict
Part of the GazaIsrael conflict

(left) Iron Dome shooting down a rocket from Gaza

(right) A bombed Palestinian home

Date
Location
Status

8 July 2014 present

Gaza Strip (Palestine)
Israel
3040N 3450ECoordinates:
3040N 3450E
Ongoing
Belligerents

Israel

Supported by:
United States[1][2]

Gaza Strip

Supported by:
Iran[5]
Qatar[6]

Figure 24: Israel Gaza Conflict

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Figure 25: Israel Gaza Conflict

Harriet Sherwood in Jerusalem, Jason Burke in Gaza and Paul Lewis in Washington
theguardian.com, Friday 1 August 2014 09.20 BST
Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to
see it tried on him personally
-Abraham Lincoln

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Heart Chakra - Anahata

As a citizen of this planet, it is ones responsibility to work towards
a free planet where there is no oppression and no slavery.

2014 Chibok Girls Kidnapping

Part of the Islamist insurgency in Nigeria

Parents whose daughters were kidnapped

Date

15 April 2014

Location Chibok in Borno State, Nigeria

Outcome

276 female students abducted by Islamist

militants

Missing 200

Figure 26: Chibok Girl Kidnapping case

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Solar Plexus Chakra Manipura

AS A GLOBAL citizen, one should have the willingness to build
sustainable nations. the willingness to contribute towards the planet
through small endeavours in everyday plays a big role in making this
planet a better place to live

Chipko Movement was started in 1970's as a non violent movement aimed at protection
and conservation of trees and forests from being destroyed. The name of the Chipko
moment originated from the word 'embrace' as the rural women used to hug the trees
and protect them from cutting by wood cutters. It started in the Chamoli district in the
year 1973 and from there it spread to the other parts of the country. One of the major
achievements of the Chipko movement was the ban on cutting the trees for the 15 years in
the forests of Uttar Pradesh in 1980.

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AS A GLOBAL CITIZEN one should display empathy towards other
species co-existing with humans on this planet. we should be aware of
other consciousness existing in this ecosystem and spread awareness
amongst fellow human about the ill effects of deforestation and
extinction.

1.

Root Chakra - Muladhara

Every global citizen has the right to use natural resources and
right to breathe clean air. But to enjoy these rights, it is ones
responsibility to maintain the sanctity of nature and to contribute
towards making this planet greener and happier.

A new sense of shared international responsibility is unmistakable in the

voices of the United Nations and its agencies, and in the civil society of
thousands of supra-national NGOs.
-John Charles Polanyi

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RECOMMENDATION

Know

Practice

Commit

Know

Character development includes moral knowledgeboth

awareness and reasoning. For example, one must understand
what honesty means and they must be able to reason about
and interpret each situation, and then decide how to apply the
principles of honesty.

Commit

Character development includes attention to moral

motivation. One must be committed to doing what they know
is right. They must be able to understand the perspectives of
others, to consider how others feel, and to develop an active
moral conscience.

Practice

Character development includes the development of moral

habits through guided practice. One needs opportunities to
practice the social and emotional skills necessary for doing
what is right but difficult, and to experience the core values in
their lives.

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CONCLUSION
To conclude, we highlight the term, Think globally, Act locally. Duties and
responsibilities for one are the deemed right for others. If we all focus and fulfill our
basic duties then the rights of all will get automatically accomplished. Therefore role as
a global citizen encompasses the retention of purity and long term sustainability of
natural resources. All issues at a global level will inadvertently affect the individual
nations and the corporations in it. Thus, the only solution to the survival of human race
is for all humans, to be aware of these global issues and together contribute towards the
elimination of the same. National and corporate drives towards a greener planet, clean
surroundings and spreading literacy and alleviation of poverty, go a long way in making
this planet better for all the species co-existing with each other. Only when each and
every person becomes aware about his role in the society, country and planet as a whole,
will we avert the threat of extinction and self-destruction, which looms over humanity
today.

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