Kipling's Values in Life: An Epitome of Ethics and Values of Life

The present social scenario of the world portrays the evil and wicked actions of man, which destroy the peace of man. The saints, priests and every religion in the world preach values of life, as it has become need of the hour. Despite of the advancement in the modern technology and other artificial resources, the entire world is suffering either from natural disasters or artificial ones. The increasing ratio of enmity, hatred, selfishness and egotism among peers can easily be sensed by the people. Similarly, the decline in the ratio of values and ethics is the fundamental attribute for keeping harmony in the society. Rudyard Kipling a Nobel Prize winner’s unique prose work Values in Life is an epitome of values of life. . In the course of life, youth are dominated by the idea of money, while few of them succumb to the poison of lust for wealth. Many youth are carried away by the thought of wealth in the great game of life. Kipling advises youth to observe the people who do not show much interest in money, whether it is in the farm or any other place, they gain many things in life. Kipling’s ironical use of the term ‘ Smartman’ for the man who acquires enormous wealth is quite realistic, in the modern society. He urges that it is the responsibility of youth to show right path, values to little ones and lead them to knowledge of higher and more interesting things. Moreover, life must be purposeful, when humans desire for anything, it should have societal values. And understanding and practicing societal values surely help youth to follow right path.