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The entire Europe capitulated in Second World War, irrespective of the affiliations of individual nations. The European pride suffered a major jolt and to some extent the downward journey still continues. Notwithstanding the development in infrastructure and the social progress made by some of the erstwhile powers, there has been a general decline of the political and financial power. With the establishment of Euro zone, Europe perhaps thought that they would be able to salvage some of the earlier financial power in a global stage. But the same idea has now hit them back. In their ardent zeal to see a united, strong, Europe, they ignored the common knowledge that weak links added to a strong chain will not make the weak strong but the chain as a whole weak, so much so that it can snap. There were other problems as well. Some nations of Europe, not driven by any generosity but out of sheer compulsion (of industrial growth and labour shortage – the gap between demand and supply o

Europe had and still has many great characteristics. The European nations (or atleast the most prosperous of them) were diligent, knew how to make most of the material life and lay emphasis on a balanced life full of work and enjoyments. They had invested a lot in education, culture and scientific discoveries. Their great universities and institutions are a testimony to the progress made in different fields. A large majority of the great scientists of late nineteenth and early twentieth century were from Europe. In music, literature and art and architecture Europe continued its progress in the post Renaissance period till the early twentieth century. Europeans were fiercely nationalistic and did everything to build their country often sacrificing their personal lives for the society and the country. Most of the great schools of thoughts between fourteenth and twentieth centuries came from Europe. Proliferation of scientific thoughts made the learned and educated Europeans liberal and

The great message of deliverance that Gita puts forward for the so called sinners is actually an eye opener to its universal kindness and sympathy for all – Api chet suduracharo bhajate mam ananyabhak sadhureva sa mantavya samyag vyavasita he sa Even if the greatest of sinners worship me devoutly, with steadfast and never ending devotion, that person will soon get rid of his sins and become as pure as any holy man or saint. Because My name dispels the impurities of mind. Therefore such a so called sinner will be treated equally as any saint. He will become a holy man and will attain eternal bliss. This message of redemption for sinner turned devotees resonates throughout Gita. In the 4th Chapter we find – Api chedasi papebhyah sarvebhyah papakrittamah sarva gyanaplavenaiva brijinam santarisyasi Even if you have committed great offence, you still have hope if you gain eternal knowledge and wisdom, which will act as a raft to take you across the turbulence of life. Another gr

Gita also talks about compassion, kindness, non violence as essential traits for an individual on the path of realizing God. But it does not advocate weakness masquerading as non violence. In explaining His Vibhuti or the Supreme Powers to Arjuna,the Lord mentions – Ahimsa samata tusti tapah danam yashah ayasha bhavanti bhava bhutanam matta eve prithagvidha Non violence, equanimity, contentment, austerities, charity, prosperity, adversity, all these different aspects of human nature originate from Me only. These are not standalone traits, they are in Me, even though they appear to be different. Non violence is therefore an essential trait which the Lord advocates, but it is not a path for Arjuna, a Kshatriya who is facing a just and righteous war against a bloodthirsty brutal enemy. A true non violent person like Buddha will be able to disarm thousands of forces of violence. But until one reaches that very advanced spiritual stage, one is advised not to indiscriminately use th

If the Lord is indifferent or if He is compassionate, why would he bother about adharma or vices? Didn’t we say that He is above all pairs of opposites? So why would He be perturbed by good or bad? Reason may be many. Only God knows His designs. However He appears on stage for His devotees, who fall in dire straits when there is preponderance of evil tendencies. He also appears to make sure that His life and His followers’ lives become worth emulating for millions in the coming ages. If we take a very high view point then He is still indifferent because in terms of cosmic scale these wars and the associated destructions do not mean anything. Destruction paves the way for new creation. Nature destroys only to create afresh, just as people leave behind their worn out garments to wear a new one. Thus destruction is also a form of compassion, to give people another chance to lead a better life, probably in another age or in another world. Another explanation is that all these are part