A true nationalism is a wholehearted sincerity, integrity, passion, devotion ,honesty, fraternity state of an incorruptible mind which comes only at the time to say JAI ……HIND –at a stretch in one breathe and overall dogmatism with an unconditional accord in the matter of constitution. This sentiment comes out and should be reflected in behavior also which should vary with place, period, time and person.
He referred Europe or America for his authenticity and the dictionaries of those places to define Nationalism of Indian mind , where as India itself is one of oldest countries in the world, then why he needed reference of those countries who were the cause of World War I and II , and who tried to Rule the World by hook or Crook. Because writer himself has complex being Indian to look for reference to White races who are brutes and cruel as well as selfish, under their sophisticated manners and their perception of Nationalism may be offensive and it means jingoism . But with India , Nationalism means to love for our motherland, it is not for Expansionism, but still expansion took place in ancient Past , in fact it was Cultural expansion for good of all , had a feeling to sacrifice for the mankind not to exploit them for our selfish motto. As regards middle class , I am not sure about his opinion, as far as I know , sitting among them( Service Class) , most of the people are conscious enough to pay tax in time and correctly. Writer is advised to read some of our Ancient works to understand our Culture instead looking for inspiration from those who Ruled over us.
Re: Akar Patel has his own mind set.
by Santa on Feb 27, 2016 12:54 PM
I completely agree with the author's analysis of nationalism, as observed in our country. However I would like to add more on the reason for this empty noise about nationalism and shouting from the rooftops that we 10ve our country.
First of all, this becomes an easy way for poilitical leaders to attract people, of course for votes, those people who aren't capable of doing anything tangibly good for people of the country, but would like to show that they care about the country. And this is a huge percentage. This category of people shout the loudest and feel that they have proved that they 10ve the country.
Second, there is another category of people, mainly with cr1mina1 mind, who would like to push their own agenda in the garb of nationalism. You do anything, but tag it with nationalism, to make it a valid and allowed act, especially in our country.
Three, wherever we would like to emotionally blackmail people, we introduce the concept of m0thther. Country is a m0thther, State is a m0thther, c0w is a mothther, so on and so forth, since m0thther is supposed to be respected by all. Even if people do not respect their actual m0thther, they try and show to others that they care about all other m0ththers.
End of the day, this whole drama of nationalism is to showcase that I'm the only one who cares about the country and you are all trait0rs. If you are shown in bad light, I will appear good. This is a laughable concept and will burrn the person who holds this h0rr1b1e idea.
Re: Akar Patel has his own mind set.
by Santa on Feb 28, 2016 11:46 AM
I completely agree with the author's analysis of nationalism, as observed in our country. However I would like to add more on the reason for this empty noise and shouting from the rooftops that we 10ve our country.
Firstly, this becomes an easy way for poilitical leaders to attract people, of course for votes, those people who aren't capable of doing anything tangibly good for people of the country, but would like to show that they care about the country. And this is a huge percentage. This category of people shout the loudest and feel that they have proved that they 10ve the country.
Second, there is another category of people, mainly with cr1mina1 mind, RSS & VHP types, who would like to push their own agenda in the garb of nationalism. You do anything, but tag it with nationalism, to make it a valid and allowed act, especially in our country.
Three, wherever we would like to emotionally blackmail people, we introduce the concept of m0thther. Country is a m0thther, State is a m0thther, c0w is a mothther, so on and so forth, since m0thther is supposed to be respected by all. Even if people do not respect their actual m0thther, they try and show to others that they care about all other m0ththers.
End of the day, this whole drama of nationalism is to showcase that I'm the only one who cares about the country and you are all trait0rs. If you are shown in bad light, I will appear good. This is a laughable concept and will burrn the person who holds this h0rr1b1e idea.
The author has truly expressed his views applicable to all of us, more so to the people in governance. My last three words are most important !Reason being the Indian common man is busy struggling everyday for everything, direction less !!Our kind of broader nationalism is Vasudhaiba Kutumbakam; we wish to do good to others but feeling helpless being in the complicated cobweb for surviving in the every day life. Generl public thinks if the tax i ay go in to corruption and waste, why should i pay this happily ? We all know out of our experience that any state civil engineering grant for construction and repair is hardly used for 50% of it and the rest goes in to the people in pipeline as a systemic graft !! This is just a tip of the ice berg, we all know. The only way out is, if Modi ji can do, "Na Khaunga Na Khhane Doonga". People then can realize our contributions are being used in nation bulding, hence no regret to contribute more. Whether any one agrees or not, It is top down approach, lead by example. And probably the only way out to progress !!!
Mr Aakar Patel mentions abt attitude towards cleanliness and following the rules is correct. However, this article lacks cogent argument. I guess he had too many things in his mind, while writing this article. What is Veg and Non-Veg to do with Nationalism ? That is to do individual or a group food preference. What is TDS to do with Nationalism ? That is the system provided by law since Independence. So, why blame people for it. Why comparison with EU on Nationalism - Each country has a history and it reacts accordingly. EU/US does not have terrorist neighbours like we do - in the last 30 odd years of his travel. But recent issues related to asylum seekers in EU show, Nationalism showing up. Mr Patel should read and travel more for that. Again, his analysis of English word with Rashtravad and Quam-parasti are unnecessary in this article. Anyway, he wanted to convey something, midway he lost the plot, tried to balance between his anti-\'right\' views with his pro-\'leftist\' views and made a mess of this article.
Re: Our Nationalism is only a Sentiment
by Santa on Feb 27, 2016 02:36 PM
That's your perception, since you look at everything through the prism provided to you by RSS. According to me author has written a perfect column to showcase the empty noise we make about patriotism. For majority of Indians, as trivial as it can get, but waving national flag during cricket match is equivalent to patriotism and it has taken care of their contribution and responsibility towards the country. One of the Telugu poets has rightly pointed out that a country is not soil and its symbols, country is about people. If you don't care about the people of the country and not serving them, you don't love the country. When someone has filled his heart with hhate towards certain sections and communities living in India, but they claim to be patriots, it's a b1atant 1ie.
Re: Our Nationalism is only a Sentiment
by Santa on Feb 28, 2016 11:48 AM
That's your perception, since you look at everything through the prism provided to you by RSS. According to me author has written a perfect column to showcase the empty noise we make about patriotism. For majority of Indians, as trivial as it can get, but waving national flag during cricket match is equivalent to patriotism and it has taken care of their contribution and responsibility towards the country. One of the Telugu poets has rightly pointed out that a country is not soil and its symbols, country is about people. If you don't care about the people of the country and not serving them, you don't love the country. When someone has filled his heart with hhate towards certain sections and communities living in India, but they claim to be patriots, it's a b1atant 1ie.
"does not reflect in our actual actions and our behaviour, only in our sentiment", "Only noise and anger are on display": This is because majority of Indians are poor, so the political system itself poor.
Re: Of course. Only in sentiment...
by Santa on Feb 27, 2016 02:48 PM
If we go by RSS and VHP definition, everyone who doesn't subscribe to their pervert ideology is a terr0r1st.
