VOICE OF THE RISHIS - 91

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PRIYA BHAGAVAT BANDUVULLARA!

 

VOICE OF THE RISHIS: 91

 

COURTESY: SHRI RAPARLA JANARADHANA RAO

 

" SARVO DANDA JITHO LOKAH "

 

`The whole world can be won only by weapon. This adage from the

ancient text sounds like an aggressive Nazi concept. This also

sounds violent. But it is not. It is just a plain naked truth

spoken without a facade.

 

This adage gives out the importance of maintaining adequate force

for the peaceful existence of the subjects, by its state. History

is replete with several instances how a weak state without adequate

power of arms and its striking force, disintegrated in no time

losing its pristine glory.

 

Force or `danda' is an essential feature of a state. If this is

overlooked it will prove its bane. Indian history gives us lessons

how Alexander with his fast horse power, got over Indian kings who

cared more for their elephants. The Moguls and the Westerners used

cannon power. In modern times the US, Russia, and China with the

nuclear power are considered strong and feared. Guru Govind Singh

asked the Sikhs to bear arms and founded the Khalsa cult.

Chatrapathi Shivaji armed the tribals and attacked the powerful

Mogul empire.

 

Why? Lord Vishnu carries Sudarsana, Lord Siva the Trident, Durga a

long `Soolam', Hanuman `Gada', Ajuna his bows and arrows. The state

doubtless should be sufficiently armed.

 

" Have faith in God, but keep the (gun) powder dry " is the saying.

Even while Gandhiji was alive during the early days of Kashmir

invasion, he did not resent India taking military action, and he

left it to the state to tackle the issue.