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Abhimanyu Agarwal

Inspirational

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Abhimanyu Agarwal

Inspirational

A World without technology

A World without technology

3 mins
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In a quaint village tucked between rolling green hills, the world hummed with the rhythm of nature, untainted by the hum of machines. This was a world untouched by the conveniences of technology—no smartphones, no internet, no cars, and no airplanes. Here, life was simple and slow, each day a new chapter written in the ink of human effort and the parchment of time.


The people of the village, called Sundargram, lived by the cycles of the sun and the moon. The morning began with the cock's crow, signaling farmers to take to their fields, armed with handmade tools. The children ran barefoot to the community school, a humble hut where elders passed on knowledge through stories and songs. The markets bustled with barter trade—sacks of rice exchanged for woven baskets or jars of honey.


Despite the simplicity, the villagers often pondered what lay beyond their hills. There were no planes to carry them across oceans, no internet to connect them to distant lands. Letters traveled slowly, carried by couriers who trekked for days. Tales of faraway places were often exaggerated myths, passed from one storyteller to the next, growing ever more fantastical.


One day, a young girl named Leela, curious and adventurous, decided to find out if the world beyond the hills was as magical as the stories claimed. Armed with a satchel of provisions and a heart full of courage, she began her journey.


As Leela climbed the hills, she noticed the world around her in exquisite detail—the chirping of unseen birds, the rustle of leaves in the wind, and the coolness of the earth beneath her feet. She felt connected to the world in a way she had never experienced before. Without maps or GPS to guide her, she relied on the stars at night and the sun during the day. Her path was not without its challenges—storms forced her to seek shelter, and she often had to forage for food—but these trials only deepened her understanding of nature's rhythms.


After weeks of travel, Leela came upon another village, much like her own but nestled near a vast river. The people there welcomed her warmly, sharing their customs and stories. She realized that while they, too, lacked technology, their ways of life were as rich and unique as those of Sundargram. They had learned to harness the river's power to irrigate their fields and had a deep knowledge of medicinal herbs.


Leela's journey taught her that while her world lacked the speed and convenience of technology, it was not lacking in connection, creativity, or resilience. People were deeply intertwined with nature and with one another. They sang songs around fires, told stories that spanned generations, and found joy in the simple act of sharing a meal.


When Leela returned to Sundargram, she brought not only tales of the river village but also a renewed appreciation for her own home. She inspired the villagers to build stronger bridges, to explore new crafts, and to exchange knowledge with neighboring communities. Though they lived without technology, they thrived in their resourcefulness, creating a world rich in human connection and harmony with nature.


In this world without technology, life was slower but fuller. The absence of machines and screens allowed people to be present in every moment, to listen to the whispers of the wind and the laughter of their children. The world thrived not on the power of innovation but on the strength of human spirit and the eternal wisdom of the earth.


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