The Silent Decline: A Call for Self-Reflection in Hindu Society
If children marry at 20 — there are 5 generations in 100 years.
If marriage happens at 25 — there are 4 generations in 100 years.
If marriage is at 33 — there are only 3 generations in 100 years.
A simple calculation reveals the direction in which the population growth of Hindu society is heading. This is a truth that demands deep thought. Will our society even survive another century?
It is time for Hindu society to engage in deep soul-searching.
Today, a strange darkness is spreading in all directions. Villages are becoming desolate, hamlets are emptying, and homes are turning silent.
Women are not getting married even at age 30–35.
Men remain unmarried past 35.
Marriages are happening very late...
Only one child is being born...
Followed by divorces... broken families...
Parents left in loneliness...
An entire generation is becoming weak.
Should we call this an "educated society" or a "society committing suicide"? Is there a silent conspiracy to reduce the population?
The Mathematics of Disappearance
For example, 100 people = 50 couples. If every couple raises only one child, only 45–46 people will remain in the next generation. If this trend continues, the society will almost vanish by the third generation. This is not fear—it is math. This is already happening in many places! Villages have emptied; even if there are high-rise buildings in cities, there are no joint families.
Why do new daughters-in-law say "only one child"?
To "enjoy" life.
To ensure their career isn't affected.
Fear of physical changes to the body.
To appear "modern" in society.
Is this religion? Is this our culture? Is this the tradition of our ancestors? The truth is, today, children are often not born as a result of love, but have become a social display: "Look, we have a child too." This thought is not only against Dharma but also lacks a future.
The Biggest Mistake — The Daughter’s Father!
The same father who married off his daughter at 22–25 to start a family is now keeping his daughter as a "princess" until age 30. Sometimes in the name of a career, sometimes saying "a good match wasn't found," and sometimes out of fear of dowry or prestige.
The Result: Increasing depression among women, IVF treatments, and rising divorce rates. Society is slowly collapsing.
The Grim Reality of Hindu Society
Average marriage age for men: 32
Average marriage age for women: 29
Children per couple: 1 or 0.5
Fertility issues: 1 in every 4 couples
Divorce rate: Increasing rapidly
Thousands of youth: Unmarried despite being of age
What are the "intellectuals" of society doing?
Silence. They view marriage, family, and children as things to be discarded. But this is not religion—this is escapism. Marriage is not a worldly bond; it is a pillar of Dharma, a path for the continuation of lineage and culture.
What Must Be Done Now?
Prioritize Marriage: Aim for marriage after 22 for sons and 20 for daughters.
More Children: Society needs at least three children per couple, not just one.
Public Discourse: Community elders, saints, and scholars must speak openly about these issues.
Parental Understanding: Fathers must understand their daughter’s age, emotions, and future.
Reduce Expectations: Decrease materialistic hopes and increase understanding to save the daughter's life.
A Final Warning
If we do not wake up now:
There will be no youth.
There will be no children, no culture.
There will be no society, no temples.
History will then write:
"Hindu Society — A society that silently destroyed itself."
Think & Analyze.
The role of today's parents in their children's marriages has diminished. If the Hindu society of tomorrow is to be formed by those who claim Hinduism is great today, they must marry at the right age and have children. Only then will Hindu society move toward growth.
May all be well (Shubhamastu).
Yours,
Avadhana Srinivasa Sastri
May all people be happy.
May the whole world be happy.
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