Posted by: iZen October 27, 2005
National Anthem
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Well first of all we have to take into consideration the history of Nepal since its unification. Nepalover, the issue of national anthem is vital for changing times like these. Let me put it bluntly our society is based upon hypocritic thoughts.We praise violence of brave gorkhalis for their violent nature at the same time we are proud of our Buddhist heritage.Our history offers us double sided glory.One that is full of violence which is very recent dating back to Prithivi Narayan Shah and our culture that is based upon hindu/buddhist philosophy. The basis of which is non-violence.Let me give you an example the "law of manu" which is infact law of hinduism asserts non-violence as the first rule of hinduism."Ahimsa Paramo-dhrama".That law was violated countless times by many fundamentalist hindu ritual performers and hero-worshippers for their personal reasons.The only hindu kingdom of the world has violated the first law of hinduism by giving birth to and later by endorsing violent measures for the glory of the kingdom. The worst picture is visualized when a violent crown prides itself for having to be a monarch of a land which gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama.Prince of Kapilvastu infact endorsed and encouraged the principle of "non-violance" which is the core of hindu thoughts.Later hindu kings simply turned their back to these very foundation of hinduism and simply ruled by the swords. contd...
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