Impact of Satyamev Jayate on YOU!

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Posted: 13 years ago

A lot of debating on Aamir Khan, Satyamev Jayate, reactions and impact of other people via this show.

Let's discuss what impact any episode or part of this show had on each of us as individuals! Did any episode, any story change your viewpoint towards an issue?Did you feel tempted or encouraged to contribute to a cause in your own way after watching this show? Did any of you send SMSes to this show or donate to NGOs featured on this show?

Did anyone donate to local NGOs or NGOs of one's choice after watching this show? Or feel like volunteering or somehow starting one's own initiative to make a difference?

Did you become more watchful of your own actions, thoughts and words after watching any episode of Satyamev Jayate? Or more vigilant about certain things happening in society? Did it lead you to do some self introspection?

Let's discuss impact and Satyamev Jayate here, in relation to ourselves - beyond victims, society, show, Aamir etc.!

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Posted: 13 years ago

i have become tolerant of myself.

the constant whining has decreased when i reflected what i have and how i dont value any of it.

the money i have or i dont have seemed less sometimes more, now i know the amount of money in my purse wont make me a good or a bad person.

and also rich and poor.. now i respect people cause of their deeds more than their social status

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Purva

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Posted: 13 years ago

So far only the episode on Disabled has made me question myself. I was already active with a women's empowerment group, so the earlier episodes did not have as much of an impact.

This one episode made me question myself on several levels.

Is my interaction with the disabled influenced in any way by their physical handicaps?

Am I acting with condescension or with prejudice towards them?

Are my actions tinged with pity?

Am I acutely aware of the challenges that the disabled face in even minor tasks? Do I take that into consideration in my day-to-day interaction?

Oh!! so many questions, so few satisfactory answers ...

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Orla

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Posted: 13 years ago

hi all..i m new here..i m Aaliya..
and a very good topic to share our views..😳
the episode of the disabled people changed me a lot..that was truly inspirational..after seeing that epi ,a constant question was bugging me,,,
that was..
God has gifted me with everything perfectly...but their lives are not like that..each and every day is struggle for them..!but what about me..i have everything perfectly still i m mourning for what is not in my life rather thank god for everything i have..?..
i was really astonished to see those people's lives ..they are still happy with they have..they want to show people that they too can live their lives like normal people do..
Hat's off to Aamir khan for creating such a wonderful show..👏

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Blukitten

@Blukitten

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Posted: 13 years ago

I dont crib to God anymore compared to the disabled people I have all my organs working perfectly...
we humans r so vain we crib over zero figure and fair skin...we should be thankful tht we r not disabled.

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Picasso9

@Picasso9

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Posted: 13 years ago

Very good point Annika.

I am not from India and have only visited there about 4 times as a tourist. As mentioned in another thread I have a medically dependent child and the one poignant encounter of the mentality towards someone disabled or with medical needs was when I took my daughter for the first time to the Mandir after she was released from the hospital (about 14 months of age). Instead of accepting or welcoming, we got stares from the congregation. It was the first and last time I attended that Mandir. The stares she received were as if she is a freak. All she had that was visible was oxygen canular and Nasogastric tube on her face. A baby that was viewed in such a disrespectful, rude manner. As a parent on the receiving end it's not a good feeling, imagine how an actual person being stared at would feel.

Watching the episodes thus far makes me feel very very fortunate that I was not born in India. I keep thinking these days that my forefathers over a 100 years ago made a good decision to move across the seas to the dark continent. And even though they brought the religion, festivals, food, seeds with them, I am so glad they also had the forethought to leave the prejudices, caste system, patriarchal system behind. I always had a romanticized vision of India and am truly shocked at the way women are treated and the depth of corruption existing today. I am disillusioned by the healthcare system and education system and feel blessed today that as a foreigner in the USA, my medically dependent child has more rights to education, healthcare than those poor souls who are citizens in India. The access we enjoy with honesty and integrity intact in all spheres of life outside of India makes us feel very very blessed indeed.

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SlowlyDrifting

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Posted: 13 years ago

Well..I'm already an active member of a local NGO "With Care"[You can google it].. I used to teach the students of government school who [obviously] don't get proper education from their school since we all know the deteriorating conditions of govt. schools. So, I'm very much into this even before SMJ aired 😊 & yeah I do send SMSs as well.😃

After going through all its episodes..I'm cent percent SURE that I definitely won't be a part of "female foeticide; taking or giving dowry; tolerating domestic violence; killing my children on the name of honour; giving my children a workshop on child sexual abuse in every 6 months.. I've always treated disabled people as a part of society..will continue with the same. 😊

this show has certainly enhanced awareness among the masses. Every other thing still needs a long-term planning. People have become miserably STEREOTYPED 😡..

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-scarlett-

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Posted: 13 years ago

Great thread and topic...

I feel that I have started feeling thankful...my complaining and whining of all the problems in my life seem nothing compared all that has been presented to those victims...
The show really made me reflect upon my behaviour and reaction

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charminggenie

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Posted: 13 years ago

@ Another outstanding thread Annika,

Well for me the episode which left the greatest impact was the one on the "disabled people", it made me question how I might or would have conducted myself. The episode on medical malpractices was an awareness in terms of knowing about generic medicines etc.

Thankfully , i have been raised in a way where there is a true sense of equality and my constant association with various NGOs have been an integral part even after I left India for work.

But what I m most thankful to SJ is how my 11 year old brother, is reacting to it, his horrified expression and anger at DV and FF, his sadness and his hug and his awareness about the child sex abuse, has been the best thing ever.Though he has been taught about it since forever but to see the evils and hearing about it has made a profound impact on him. Thanks AK for it.

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Reshmi578

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Posted: 13 years ago

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The impact of Satyamev Jayete has been somewhat neutral. When on one hand the episode on the disabled made me question myself...how have I been able to help them? On the other hand, I felt pity for the women who could not stand up for their right because they thought it was wrong to stand against a husband no matter how much abuse they face. India might be a future super power, but the change has to start at home. Going out to office will not just give you independence and financial security for your future, but it will also ensure that both of you have a safe and comfortable life keeping in mind the booming economy. It is high time women learnt to say "NO", be it for sexual abuse, monetary issues or trouble with in-laws. Kudos to the NGOs and individuals who take classes for such women and teach them that they are the ones who run the family and not the man. If it was not for a woman...the man would not have been even born. ITC Vivel Active Fair Choo Lo Aasmaan has been organised to honour women who have brought about a change in the society with such initiative. You can nominate them at https://apps.facebook.com/chooloaasmaan. 👏 👏 ⭐️ 😆

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