Have you ever wondered why life in India feels like a constant struggle?

Why do things never seem to improve, no matter who is in power?
Why do you deal with the same problems—corruption, inefficiency, inequality, and chaos—generation after generation?

The answer isn’t just "bad leaders" or "bad policies." It’s something much deeper—a mindset that has shaped Indian society for thousands of years.

The Invisible Problem: A Mindset of Acceptance & Hierarchy

At the core of India’s problems is a deep-rooted belief system that has existed for centuries. Here’s how it affects us:

1. We accept hierarchy instead of demanding equality.

From kings to politicians, from caste to corporate offices—Indians are conditioned to obey authority rather than challenge it.
We don’t see leaders as public servants but as rulers who must be followed.
That’s why corruption thrives—because people accept it as “just how things are.”

2. We tolerate suffering instead of demanding change.

Whether it’s bad roads, bad services, or unfair treatment, Indians believe in “adjust kar lo” (just manage).
Unlike other countries where people fight for their rights, we simply endure problems and move on.

3. We prioritize group identity over collective progress.

Indians see themselves as part of a religion, caste, or region first—not as citizens of a country.
This allows politicians to divide and rule, making sure people fight among themselves instead of questioning those in power.

4. We fear questioning authority.

From childhood, we are taught to respect elders, teachers, and leaders without questioning them.
This means we don’t challenge corrupt officials, inefficient systems, or bad policies—we just accept them.

5. We lack civic responsibility.

Public spaces are dirty, traffic is chaotic, and systems don’t work because people don’t think about the greater good—only their personal survival.
There is no strong culture of holding power accountable or demanding better services.

How This Affects YOUR Life (Yes, Every Single Day)

This mindset doesn’t just affect “the country.” It affects you personally, every single day.

You waste time in long queues because bureaucracy is broken.
You overpay for bad services because no one demands better.
You struggle for job opportunities because the system rewards connections, not talent.
You face traffic jams and bad roads because civic planning is ignored.
You deal with scams and frauds because people accept corruption as normal.
You feel powerless because you are taught not to question the system.

Why Should You Care?

If this doesn’t change, your future (and your children’s future) will be exactly the same.

More struggle, more frustration, more inequality.
More authoritarianism, less democracy, less freedom.
More division, less unity, and no real progress.

You don’t have to be a politician or activist to care. This affects YOUR life, every single day.

How Do We Break This Cycle?

Stop blindly obeying authority—start questioning power.
Stop adjusting to bad systems—start demanding better.
Stop thinking in caste/religion divisions—start thinking as a citizen first.
Stop tolerating corruption—start exposing and resisting it.
Stop saying “this is how India is”—start believing it can change.

The real revolution isn’t political—it’s in the way we think.

And only when people change their mindset will India truly change.

This isn’t about blaming the past. It’s about fixing the future.

Anonymous Analogist

The Root Problem That Holds India Back: Why Your Life Is the Way It Is?