The philosopher have only interpreted the world, the point is to change it.

UPSC Essay "The philosophers have only interpreted the world, the point is to change it." In the phase of economic distortion, lack of political representation, destruction of indigenous industry and increasing marginalization, a philosopher emerge who gave the notion of 'Ram Raj, Su-Raj'. He interpreted the world where everyone has equal right, growth from bottom and opportunity for self-growth based on indigenous value and qualities. That philosopher were "Mahatma Gandhi", which we known as - "Father of India". He not only interpret world, though different perspective but also provide practical activities and value to achieve that like - Khadi - Charkha based growth, democratic decentralisation, special right for women and SC/ST. He also gave attach value for different role like power with principle, commerce with morality, trusteeship that help to achieve that world where no one lag behind i.e. Raam-Raj But who is philosopher?, philosophers are those who see the world beyond what appear, against the static interpretation and avoid the common sensual based knowledge. A person who goes in deep of inner self, to look watch outside world differently.

A philosopher interpreted the world, through meaning, explanation, value based on their personal perspective. When Kant talk about 'Virtual life', he see the world where people have strong character, dutiful life and value inculcate in habit. When philosopher interpreted the world, it has also other side i.e. the point is to change it. People build a world with virtue when they work for it. Like, Mother Teresa, see the world where peace, companion and empathy exist, and for this she took care of patient, and one lakh people as she said, I can not change the world alone, but I can cast the stone in water to create many ripple. That ripple help to built a compassionate society. As Jain Anekatawada, every reality should look from different angle and perspective to understand broader ecosystem. In a political dimension, when Pt Nehru, talk about rule based world order, realism and respect for sovereignty. He interpreted the world through the lens of justice and equality. To achieve that philosopher world order, he emphasize non-alignment movement, where, no country should not necessary to align with any political ideology but remain independent. His Panchsheel siddhant also focus on mutual respect and upheld the sovereignty. Their effort shows, he not only interpreted the world, but also tried to change it. Just like him, Nelson Mandela interpreted world where forgiveness exist, and human dignity upheld for this he himself set an example by forgive after release from jail. When, Malala Yousafzai sees the world, where women have equal right for education, a world with women empowerment. and dignity. She not only see beyond what dominant perspective exist, but also tries to prove that world, by working for education. Even after facing attack on her life, she not stop that show dedication for their goal. As, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, interpreted the world where, scientific temper and humility exist. He first inculcate that value and tried to flourish that virtue in world through hard work, dedication, accountability and companion. Because, The world is change by your example, not by your opinion. hence, the philosopher not only gave opinion but work on create example for that world which he/she look i.e. "dream world" - which philosopher want to become reality not mere a hallucination This statement even enrich by historical example, when Ashoka, after Kalinga war, interpreted the world differently, with existence of kindness, dignity and social order. He started flourishing that idea for that world which is known as Dhamma policy.

Even, Akbar, look world where every religion have freedom and respect, he opened Ibadat khana, a place for constructive debate and discussion. His Sulh-i-kul, also based on his interpretation of world. He also work for it by removing Jaziya kar, strict rules regarding religious policies and started Jharokha darshan - To understand people suffering and tried to eliminate it through ground level work. the philosophy not confine to human need, but also enviromental perspective, which based on world where every natural being, non-being have equal right on natural resource i.e. Deep ecology. A place where nature breath, and flourish. For For that, world, and and to make this in reality, the concept of "Sustainable development", enviromental ethics, and stewardship flourish. When Uttarakhand High court, given Ganga, Yamuna - legal right, that show practical work to change. India's policy like - Mission LiFE, Green life and growth toward renewable energy, also witnessed activities for making 'Deep ecology' a real concept. As said - "earth is not belong to us, we belong to earth." When, Ranadian PM talk about "third path" a world with middle power co-operation, value based realism and variable geometry. this philosophical interpretation, become a goal and need everyone one participation to achieve that dream. He gave the new perspective for world, but to change for it depend on practical and progressive activities. We will see in future, what countries do for it, whether it become reality or just a philosophical context. However, every thesis must look through antithesis to enrich the understanding and find a wider ecosystem. Is philosopher who interpreted the world, remain merely a illusion or dream? We see that many feminist movement started to shape the world where equality and dignity of women become reality. But, it remain just a dream as according to Gender gap index, it takes more than 125 years, to achieve the goal of gender equal society. Even, when we talk about a 'world with sustainability', it remain far from practical reality. Increasing global warming, sea level rise and frequent climate related casuality, shows it remain only a philosophical dream of world and to ingnore that dream even threaten the human life itself. Six mass extinction, is in future, which came at rapid pace, shows that if we not work for a 'philosophical world' and tried to change it, we lost what we are.

Increasing global warming, sea level rise and frequent climate related casuality, shows it remain only a philosophical dream of world and to ingnore that dream even threaten the human life itself. Six mass extinction, is in future, which came at rapid pace, shows that if we not work for a 'philosophical world' and tried to change it, we lost what we are. After understanding both side of coin, we look statement at a lens beyond what appear as Socrates said, unexamined life is not worth living. So, we examined every perspective, mere a interpretation of world though philosophical not become a reality, until and unless we work for it though deduction, integrity, companion and putting nature and human at centre. In To summarize, the essay, we open every word of statement, tried to enrich though real life example understanding, then we also look, its antithesis to find a broader perspective. Then often, we synthesis every angle. When, AP. Abdul Kalam said that if something look impossible, then started work what is necessary, then you start doing what is possible and suddenly you will work what appear impossible. Impossible is itself said - I, am, possible. Hence, every dream and goal whether through any philosophical angel demand courage, selflessness and strong character to achieve that. When Buddha left home, he search for world where his inner self satisfy. So, sometimes your inner self decide whether, you achieve your world or not. Gandhian RamRaj, may not today become reality but, we have taken many step like Panchayati Raj system, prohibition of untouchability which may ensure it. And in we will took progressive step to fulfill dreaming our "Father of nation" because people may die, there idea remain forever.