The real problem with Nepal
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So this is a thread on the philosophy of 'Consciousness'? Aah haa ! I might have to move to the next thread then.
But before I leave, I have a thing or two to say about the interesting political history of Nepal which has shaped our DNA makeup all along.
Before the janajaati rulers lost their little kingdoms, the quake-carved hills of Nepal must have been the safe-haven for the losing warrior kings from the Indian territories. When the hope of winning back their ancestral royalties through bravery and strategy died in vain, they schemed thoroughly to cheat the janajaati kings of their kingships. From then on, the trend of acquiring wealth, and power in Nepal has been through scare-tactics, deception, and bloodshed. The historical parallels of losing or conquering empires is no different from Nepal's contemporaries. But unlike other societies, the greatest tragedy in our own history is that our selfish, ignorant, and caste-based society could not produce one single leader who could lead us with enough foresightedness on any level of scope. I realize that it is a tall order given our geography and size but if Singapore could produce a son or daughter like Lee Kuan Yew, it is a testimony, it is possible at any given point in history. Though Junga Bahadur Rana is viewed as a hero in our history by some, the countdown of his dynasty's reign started at his aligning with the British and climaxed with the birth of the 'Midnight's Children'. Unlike JBR, one ought to take the harder and sustainable path instead of taking the easy way out if you want a lasting result. Guess what? More than a visionary leader who will die before turning 100, we urgently need a visionary and sustainable system that will stay in place forever once planted. Lucky Luciano did not attend Harvard but the man was instrumental in creating a system where there would be honor even among thieves. But heck we are talking about creating a new system in a legit sphere, i.e., a political arena unlike in a criminal syndicate, 'doesn't have to be so hard.
Girija died a zillionaire so are Bamdev Gautam (70-plus), KP Oli (60-plus), and other poly-ticking-timebomb goons going to, likewise. But will their children and grandchildren Not fight tooth and nail among themselves for all those ill-gotten riches just like for the bloodshed-inducing 'Rajah's Diamond'? So what's the point, after all?
At this time, I really want to salute our very own heroic people and guests in Nepal who are doing all they can in order to help in the relief and rehabilitation efforts. But the shameful thing is that the world's eyes are upon us on how we are going to distribute all those relief materials, lying at TIA, to the quake victims without infrastructure, logistical leadership or know-how but more importantly without the government inclination.
Before the janajaati rulers lost their little kingdoms, the quake-carved hills of Nepal must have been the safe-haven for the losing warrior kings from the Indian territories. When the hope of winning back their ancestral royalties through bravery and strategy died in vain, they schemed thoroughly to cheat the janajaati kings of their kingships. From then on, the trend of acquiring wealth, and power in Nepal has been through scare-tactics, deception, and bloodshed. The historical parallels of losing or conquering empires is no different from Nepal's contemporaries. But unlike other societies, the greatest tragedy in our own history is that our selfish, ignorant, and caste-based society could not produce one single leader who could lead us with enough foresightedness on any level of scope. I realize that it is a tall order given our geography and size but if Singapore could produce a son or daughter like Lee Kuan Yew, it is a testimony, it is possible at any given point in history. Though Junga Bahadur Rana is viewed as a hero in our history by some, the countdown of his dynasty's reign started at his aligning with the British and climaxed with the birth of the 'Midnight's Children'. Unlike JBR, one ought to take the harder and sustainable path instead of taking the easy way out if you want a lasting result. Guess what? More than a visionary leader who will die before turning 100, we urgently need a visionary and sustainable system that will stay in place forever once planted. Lucky Luciano did not attend Harvard but the man was instrumental in creating a system where there would be honor even among thieves. But heck we are talking about creating a new system in a legit sphere, i.e., a political arena unlike in a criminal syndicate, 'doesn't have to be so hard.
Girija died a zillionaire so are Bamdev Gautam (70-plus), KP Oli (60-plus), and other poly-ticking-timebomb goons going to, likewise. But will their children and grandchildren Not fight tooth and nail among themselves for all those ill-gotten riches just like for the bloodshed-inducing 'Rajah's Diamond'? So what's the point, after all?
At this time, I really want to salute our very own heroic people and guests in Nepal who are doing all they can in order to help in the relief and rehabilitation efforts. But the shameful thing is that the world's eyes are upon us on how we are going to distribute all those relief materials, lying at TIA, to the quake victims without infrastructure, logistical leadership or know-how but more importantly without the government inclination.
Last edited: 13-May-15 11:07 PM
At the end of World War 2 Japan and Germany were in much dire circumstances than Nepal has ever been. Both Japan and Germany not only bankrupted themselves financially fighting the war, millions of their able men were sacrificed overseas that yielded little for their countries.
At home, their countries were bombed literally to dust and debris including being bombed with two atom bombs in Japan's case. On top of all the loss of life and property their homelands were occupied by victorious armies at the end of World War 2.
Yokohama, Japan where shantytown sprang up after B-29 bombers destroyed the original buildings.
Decades following the WW2 Germany and Japan emerged as economic powerhouses of the world.
Political democracy is a minimum requirement for any society to prosper however political democracy alone is not sufficient. It's social democracy that determines if political democracy remains functional (or dysfunctional). B.R. Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Constitution of India in the post-British India studied and has written extensively about what social democracy does to make political democracy work (or not to work).
At home, their countries were bombed literally to dust and debris including being bombed with two atom bombs in Japan's case. On top of all the loss of life and property their homelands were occupied by victorious armies at the end of World War 2.
Yokohama, Japan where shantytown sprang up after B-29 bombers destroyed the original buildings.
Decades following the WW2 Germany and Japan emerged as economic powerhouses of the world.
Political democracy is a minimum requirement for any society to prosper however political democracy alone is not sufficient. It's social democracy that determines if political democracy remains functional (or dysfunctional). B.R. Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Constitution of India in the post-British India studied and has written extensively about what social democracy does to make political democracy work (or not to work).
Last edited: 14-May-15 05:22 AM
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