Imagine a situation where the country is independent from foreign rule, but after that the society imposes more restrictions on its own countrymen than the foreign powers did. Of what use would be such freedom?
The essence of being "independent" is not being exploited. One aspect is where foreign powers rob the country of its manpower and natural resources to benefit that foreign country's profit. But the other aspect is also where you stop education and basic liberties of your women, of those supposed to belong to lower man-made castes or tribals. Such independence will not be sustainable, leading to civil strife, loss of precious peace and monetary/manpower expense to maintain peace. And eventually get manipulated by vested interests (including politicians) and foreign powers for their self-interest.
This is not to say a total chaotic rule or lack of values in the name of "freedom". It's a thin line that I'll elaborate in a subsequent article. Balance is essential.
However, when rules are formed, care must be taken for universal health, education and freedom of choice within legal limits.
After educating the citizens of values and karmas leading to a happy peaceful life, it is then upto the citizens to live as has been advised or waste away life in the pursuit of short sighted pleasures and desires. When the right knowledge of the true reason of existence and that we all are essentially one is instilled by education, it is truly a matter of individual destiny and choice after that to follow them or not.
No comments:
Post a Comment