Language is a very effective means to spread mental colonization. Most people are not aware about this.
Let’s understand the power of language. Let’s view this from Indian perspective.
In India, English which is a foreign language is more respected than local languages. People who speak English are seen as intellectual. Its funny but people see a foreign language as status symbol. No doubt, people should learn English as it is one of the business language. It helps to connect people from different culture. But it never means that you forget other local languages. In the end, language is just a means of communication. It does not tell anything about your intellect.
When you forget your local language, you only consume content having foreign language. You read foreign books, you watch foreign TV series, you read foreign newspapers. You have very little connection with your local environment. Now foreign country can easily influence your opinion. You can be easily feeded things with foreign propaganda. You will be taught foreigner’s version of history. The same foreign country will influence your culture as culture has lot to do with culture you see daily on your screen. You have given your control to a foreign country.
The same things applies with products you consume. Globalisation is best. But your country should also have stakes in production systems. Your country should also own atleast one social media.
This blog post is not to interrupt your integration with culture of foreign country but just to make you aware that you should not forget your own roots. Just maintain balance between two. Reason is that you may be accepting other people around the globe but you do not know how other people see you. And we should learn this lesson from history atleast.
I hope you understood the importance of understanding local language too.
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