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Bhadrapad Krishn 10 Vik. Samvat 2078, Yugabda 5123 : 1 November, 2021:SM 3015 (For Private Circulation only)


1. FESTIVALS: TOKHU EMONG 2. RSS SARSANGHACHALAK MOHAN BHAGWAT VISITS RAM JANMABHOOMI
3. HINDUTVA IS NEITHER LEFT NOR RIGHT - DATTATREYA HOSABALE 4. PM MODI INAUGURATES KUSHINAGAR AIRPORT
5. LOK PARAMPARA IS BASIS OF BHARATIYA CULTURE– ASSAM CM 6. ASI CELEBRATED 1 BILLION VACCINATIONS MILESTONE
7. SRI LANKA SENDS SHILA FROM ASHOK VATIKA 8. HSS VIJAYADASHAMI PROGRAMS
9. WORLDWIDE PROTESTS AGAINST ATTACKS ON HINDUS IN BANGLADESH 10. AMERICANS CELEBRATE OCTOBER AS HINDU HERITAGE MONTH
11. DANDIYA FOR SEWA IN NORWAY 12. ABKM : PRESS MEET WITH DATTATREYA HOSABALE
13. ABKM RESOLUTION : ABKM CONDEMNS RADICAL ISLAMIST ATTACKS ON HINDUS IN BANGLADESH 14. SHRI VISHWA NIKETAN & FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Article: IN SEARCH OF DHARMIC MODEL 

1. FESTIVALS: TOKHU EMONG: Tokhu Emong - a post harvest festival of Lotha Tribe in Nagaland - is celebrated for nine days with lots of enthusiasm and fun. It marks the time to rejoice the fruits of hard work at the end of the period of harvesting.

Everyone comes together for celebrations forgiving past animosity and bitterness, prepares delicious feast, and fosters unity by dining, singing and dancing together. Festivities of Tokhu Emong begin in November every year. The date of the festival was not fixed earlier, but later a common date for celebration was set by Wokha elders in order to strengthen unity among the community members. -GoTop


2. RSS SARSANGHACHALAK MOHAN BHAGWAT VISITS RAM JANMABHOOMI: Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghachalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat visited the Ram Janmabhoomi campus in Ayodhya and paid obeisance to Ram Lalla at the makeshift Ram temple on October 21.

Dr. Bhagwat observed the ongoing construction work and enquired about the various structures that will come up at the Ram Janmabhoomi. Champat Rai, general secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, accompanied Dr. Bhagwat on his visit and informed him about the other Ayodhya projects that are expected to come up and about a proposal to make the Ram Janmabhoomi campus and the projects associated with it, eco-friendly. -GoTop
 

3. HINDUTVA IS NEITHER LEFT NOR RIGHT - DATTATREYA HOSABALE: On October 16, speaking on the occasion of the launch of Ram Madhav’s book ‘The Hindutva Paradigm: Integral humanism and the quest for the non western world’ in Delhi, RSS Sarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale said that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has never termed itself rightist. He added that many of its ideas are like leftist ideas.

Shri Hosabale observed that the world was forced to go left and now it is moving towards the right, so that it comes to the centre. He added that Hindutva is neither left, nor right, but all encompassing and has space for ideas of both sides since these are “human experience”. He also said that the essence of Hindutva is to take the best from every corner and mould it to suit our needs, surroundings and life. Shri Hosabale also underlined the importance of cultural cohesion for longevity of nations. He cited the examples of how Germany reunited with the fall of the Berlin Wall and how the USSR disintegrated, and said that any forceful division or unification does not sustain and that culture is the basis for sustenance. Former Supreme Court judge Justice Anil R. Dave and former diplomat Pavan K. Varma also spoke on the occasion. -GoTop

4. PM MODI INAUGURATES KUSHINAGAR AIRPORT: On October 20, Pradhan Mantri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kushinagar International Airport near the site of Bhagwan Buddha's Parinirvana in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. Gautama Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana in the ancient city of Kushinagar and the airport is aimed at boosting tourism on the Buddhist circuit.
Speaking on the occasion, PM Modi noted that the Kushinagar International Airport won't just be a mode of air connectivity; rather it will create an ecosystem of business and generate employment opportunities for the local youth.
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Governor Anandiben Patel, and Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia were present at the inauguration ceremony, along with a 130-strong delegation of Buddhist monks and dignitaries led by Sri Lankan cabinet minister Namal Rajapaksa.
Later in the day, PM Modi also participated in an event marking Abhidhamma Day at the Mahaparinirvana Temple. Abhidhamma Day celebrates Gautama Buddha's descent from Tāvatiṃsa heaven after teaching his mother the Abhidhamma.
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5. LOK PARAMPARA IS BASIS OF BHARATIYA CULTURE– ASSAM CM: Prajna Pravah in collaboration with Intellectual Forum of North East has planned Lokmanthan - a seminar with the theme of “Lok Parampara” - at Guwahati’s Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra from February 18 and 20, 2022. Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma articulated his thoughts on Sanatani civilization and culture while participating in a preparatory meeting of Lokmanthan and said that the ideology of Bharatiya civilization and culture are an exploration of knowledge. He added that our folk culture has shown us the path of living a powerful life with strong determination and that we need to protect and enhance our civilization and culture.
He also said that cultural Bharat, more than political Bharat, is balancing us mentally to move forward unitedly. National convener of Prajna Pravah Shri Nandkumar was also present during the occasion.
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6. ASI CELEBRATED 1 BILLION VACCINATIONS MILESTONE: Bharat achieved the landmark milestone of administering 100 crore Covid vaccinations on October 21 morning.
To express gratitude towards the corona warriors - vaccinators, sanitation staff, paramedics, auxiliary workers, police personnel etc - who have worked beyond their call of duty to help the country face the pandemic effectively, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) illuminated 100 monuments in the colours of Bharatiya flag across the country on October 21. The 100 monuments that were lit up included UNESCO World Heritage Sites - the Red Fort, Konark Temple in Odisha, Mamallapuram Rath temples in Tamil Nadu and the forts of Chittor and Kumbhalgarh in Rajasthan.
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7. SRI LANKA SENDS SHILA FROM ASHOK VATIKA: On October 28, the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in New Delhi Milinda Moragoda and Deputy High Commissioner Niluka Kadurugamuwa, visited the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple site in Ayodhya along with two ministers from the Sri Lankan government and offered to the Ram Mandir Trust the Shilas sent from Ashok Vatika by the Sri Lankan government.

In a tweet, the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir Trust shared that the envoys and the Sri Lankan ministers also participated in puja and performed aarti of Shri Ram Lalla at the Janmabhoomi site. -GoTop


8. HSS VIJAYADASHAMI PROGRAMS: On October 16, "Dussehra-Milan" was organized by Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh HSS Japan in hybrid mode, allowing participants to join either physically or remotely via virtual means. This year, HSS Japan invited and felicitated Japanese associations and individuals who have been spreading various aspects of Bharatiya culture and traditions in different ways. This includes yoga associations, yoga teachers, ayurveda scholars, professors of Bharatiya philosophy and many Japanese teachers who have been teaching Bharatiya classical dance forms like Bharatnatyam for more than 30 years.
This year’s Dussehra Milan was graced by the presence of highly distinguished Japanese guests including Professor Tomio Mizomami from Osaka, a Padma Shree awardee of 2018 by the Rashtrapati of Bharat, Youtuber Ms. Mayo Hitomi who has been sharing various aspects of Japanese culture and Bharatiya festivals on her YouTube channel, Ms. Yoko Sasaki who was part of the very famous animation movie “Ramayana: The legend of Prince Ram” and others. Hindu Temples run and managed by Japanese devotees also participated in the event. Mayor of Edogawa Mr. Takeshi Sato sent his greetings appreciating the volunteer activities by HSS Japan during natural calamities in previous years in different parts of Japan. Shri Mayank Joshi, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Bharat in Japan and representatives of various Bharatiya associations in Japan also participated in the program.
HSS Denmark celebrated Vijayadashami with a painting class, Ramleela and Ravan-dahan.

63 swayamsevaks participated in the online HSS Thailand Vijayadashami utsav that included physical demonstrations. Representatives from various religious, social and cultural organizations also participated in the utsav.
HSS Korea conducted an online Vijayadashami utsav in which Dr. Sonu Trivedi, Director of Indian Cultural Centre at Embassy of Bharat, Seoul was the chief guest.
About 40 Swayamsevak of HSS Mauritius celebrated Vijayadashami with a Ghosh (marching band) demonstration.



Online utsav by HSS South Africa was attended by 21 karyakartas and 23 karyakartas attended online utsav in Mozambique.
35 swayamsevaks/sevikas were present at the Vijayadashami utsav by HSS Zambia and another 20 joined online. Bal swayamsevaks/sevikas demonstrated Yoga and senior swayamsevaks/sevikas demonstrated niyuddha and vyayamayog during the utsav.
Vijayadashami was also celebrated at various locations by HSS USA, HSS UK, HSS Canada and HSS Australia.
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9. WORLDWIDE PROTESTS AGAINST ATTACKS ON HINDUS IN BANGLADESH: Since October 14, systematic attacks against Hindus took place in Bangladesh, including vandalism of Durga Pooja pandals, mob lynching of devotees and spreading of false rumors to incite mobs to attack Hindus. Hindu temples were attacked in many cities, including an ISKCON temple. At one place in Noakhali, mobs vandalized 66 homes of Hindus and torched 20. There were worldwide protests against these atrocities.
ISKCON stages protests at 150 temples across the globe

On October 23, members of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) staged protests by chanting the ‘Hare Krishna’ mantra in Mayapur, West Bengal and 149 temples across the globe. Later, they prayed for those who lost their lives in the violence.
HSS USA condemns attacks on minority Hindu Community in Bangladesh
In a press release on October 23, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) USA condemned the brutal attacks on the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh and expressed solidarity with Bangladeshi Hindu brothers and sisters. They urged the Government of Bangladesh to investigate and hold the perpetrators accountable while providing appropriate remedies to the victims. They also demanded that the Governments of Bharat and the United States raise the issue with Bangladesh through diplomatic channels.
British Hindu groups appeal to PM Johnson to demand justice
Hindu organisations in the UK have appealed to Prime Minister Boris Johnson to demand justice for the victims of violence against the Hindu community in Bangladesh. On October 23, ISKCON was joined by other groups such as Bengali Hindu Adarsha Sangha (BHAS) UK, Hindu Council UK and Insight UK for a peaceful protest outside the Bangladesh High Commission in London, Birmingham and Edinburgh.

Demonstrators in Australia demand safety for Bangladeshi Hindus
In Melbourne, Sydney and Perth, members of Hindu associations and local community members took to the streets denouncing the violence against Bangladeshi Hindus and seeking justice from the Bangladeshi government. The protests on October 23 were organized by ISKCON with the support of the Hindu Council of Australia, other Hindu organisations, temples and associations.
Canadian Hindu community holds protest against attacks in Bangladesh
On October 23, the Canadian Hindu community protested against the attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. People lit candles, played instruments and chanted the Hare Krishna mantra during the protest. The protestors said that they wanted the Bangladeshi government to find and prosecute the people responsible for the attacks, and hoped the Canadian government will pressure them to do so.
Similar protests were held by Hindu organizations in Finland, Japan and South Korea. Temples in Sri Lanka were lit in solidarity with Bangladeshi Hindus. Vishwa Hindu Parishad organized a massive protest in front of Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi on October 20 and handed over a petition to the High Commissioner.
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10. AMERICANS CELEBRATE OCTOBER AS HINDU HERITAGE MONTH: In a first ever initiative, Americans across the country are observing October as the Hindu Heritage Month (HHM). More that 20 of the 50 states and over 40 cities issued proclamations supporting the HHM and acknowledged the contributions of the minority Hindu community in the US. American leaders across the nation praised the contribution of the ancient Hindu way and, more importantly, the active role of Hindus in American society.
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11. DANDIYA FOR SEWA IN NORWAY: 1200 people, including many Norwegians and Bharatiya Ambassador to Norway, participated in the ‘Dandiya & Garba for SEWA’ event organized on October 24 in Oslo by HSS Norway.
The program was held in an indoor Football stadium and NOK 75,000 were donated to the Norwegian Cancer Society (Kreftforeningen). 80 volunteers worked for more than a month to carefully plan & execute the smallest of details to make the event a success.
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12. ABKM : PRESS MEET WITH DATTATREYA HOSABALE: On October 30, Dattatreya Hosabale, Sarkaryavah of RSS addressed the press on the final day of Akhil Bharatiya Karyakari Mandal (ABKM) meeting at Dharwad and informed about the deliberations.
Shri Hosabale mentioned about the ABKM resolution which demanded action from the Bangladesh government  against the violent attacks on Hindus and other sections of the society in Bangladesh  and appealed to the government of Bharat to take necessary steps in order to ensure protection of Hindus in Bangladesh. 
Shri Hosabale said that Bharat's freedom movement has been unique in the world. The unity of the country was manifested in the movement which was not only against the British, but for Bharat's selfhood. Many personalities including Swami Vivekananda worked for awakening the soul of Bharat and the present generation should take a pledge to work and make Bharat excellent in every field. 
Sarkaryavah also informed that it has been decided to organize the 400th birth anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur Singh, the ninth Sikh Guru who sacrificed his life for the protection of Dharma and Sanskriti. 
He said that during Corona period, shakha work was affected, but there was extensive work in the form of social service. Along with regular shakha swayamsevaks, those who attended programs occasionally also worked actively in the social service activities. He added that in view of the possibility of third wave of Corona, training camps were organized in every state to prepare to deal with it. He also said that education and employment have been affected due to Corona. To make people self-reliant, swayamsevaks have started helping with employment generation, skill training and marketing of goods produced by the local people. 
Shri Hosabale reported that 54382 daily shakhas are held at 34 thousand places, weekly shakha at 12780 places and monthly milan at 7900 places, which amounts to direct work of the Sangh at 55 thousand places.
The year 2025 is going to be the centenary year of sangh. Shri Hosabale said that generally, RSS prepares a plan to expand the organization every three years. Currently, sangh works in 900 out of 910 districts, 5683 out of 6483 blocks in the country and there is work in 32687 mandals (sub-block). It has been decided to expand the work and strive to reach all mandals. 
In response to a question on population policy, he said that every country should have a population policy and it should be equally applicable to everyone. Population policy should be made keeping in mind the availability of natural resources. Regarding ban on firecrackers, Shri Hosabale said that environmental protection is a daily activity and only banning firecrackers on Deepawali will not solve the problem. The subject should be looked at in totality and holistic decisions should be taken after relevant discussion. Employment and economic well being of people engaged in this industry should also be considered. 
Shri Hosabale said that if a law is made to stop conversion, RSS would welcome it and that it is not right to increase the numbers by means of fraudulent conversions or allurement. Opposition to Anti-Conversion Bill is not understandable as Congress governments in Himachal and Arunachal passed the Anti-Conversion Bill on the basis of their experience on the issue. He added that conversion should stop, and those who have converted should declare that they are converted and stop taking advantage on both sides.
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13. ABKM RESOLUTION : ABKM CONDEMNS RADICAL ISLAMIST ATTACKS ON HINDUS IN BANGLADESH - The Akhil Bharatiya Karyakari Mandal expresses its deep anguish over the recent outburst of violence on Hindus in Bangladesh and also strongly condemns the continuing brutality on the Hindu minority there, which is the part of larger conspiracy by Jihadi groups to further Islamisation of Bangladesh.
The spate of violent attacks on Hindu minorities and Hindu temples continues unabated in Bangladesh. The recent slew of communal violence that erupted during the sacred festival of Durga Puja left many innocent Hindus killed, hundreds others injured and rendered thousands of families homeless. Several girls and women belonging to the Hindu community were assaulted, Temples and Durga Puja pandals were vandalised in a span of two weeks.
Arrests of some of the accused, who spread fake news to incite communal frenzy in society, brought to light that the attacks were a well-orchestrated conspiracy of the radical Islamists. The frequent and targeted attacks are clearly a systematic effort to exterminate and uproot Hindu minorities whose population has witnessed a steep decline ever since the partition of Bharat.
About twenty eight percent of the population of East Bengal was Hindu at the time of partition, which dwindled to about eight per cent now. The atrocities by radical Islamist groups like Jamaat-e-Islami (Bangladesh) had resulted in large scale migration of Hindus into Bharat since partition and specially during the 1971 War. Those outfits still continue to vitiate the communal harmony in Bangladesh creating insecurity in the minority Hindu population there.
The ABKM is of the view that the Government of Bangladesh should take stringent measures to prevent the mounting incidents of violence against the minorities in their country. The Government should also ensure that the perpetrators of anti-Hindu violence be handed severe punishment so that the Hindus will be assured about their secured dignified life availing their rights in Bangladesh.
The ABKM decries the deafening silence of so-called human rights watchdogs and UN affiliated bodies and calls upon the international community to come forward in condemning the violence and raise their voice for the safety and security of the Bangladesh Hindu, Buddhist and other minorities. It also cautions that the rise of radical Islamist forces whether in Bangladesh or in any other part of the world will be a grave threat to democracy and human rights of the peoples of peace-loving nations of the world.
The ABKM also appeals to the Government of Bharat to use all available diplomatic channels to communicate the concerns of the global Hindu community and organisations to the Bangladesh Government over the attacks and human rights violation in Bangladesh to ensure security of Hindus and Buddhist there.
The ABKM places on record its acknowledgement to the Hindu organisations and institutions like ISKCON ,Ramakrishna Mission, Bharat Sevashram Sangha, VHP and others for standing by the victims of the Islamist violence and extending all support to the Hindu brethren of Bangladesh. 
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14. SHRI VISHWA NIKETAN: Pravas: Vishwa Vibhag sanyojak Saumitra Gokhale and sah-sanyojak Dr. Ram Vaidya will be in Bharat for baithaks.
Visitors: Arun Sharma, Aman Sharma (USA).


FOOD FOR THOUGHT:  Realization of Truth is higher than all else. Higher still is truthful living.
- Guru Nanak Dev -GoTop

 

JAI SHRI RAM

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IN SEARCH OF DHARMIC MODEL
Anurag Saxena

Communism has failed. Capitalism has failed. Well, at least to deliver the widespread prosperity these two ideologies promised. With both these contrasting ideologies failing, any variant on hybrid is also bound to fail.
As nations fail and rise, it presents them a unique opportunity to present ideological models of their own.
With Brexit, the US-China trade war, and dwindling financial muscle of the European Union, India has a unique opportunity to present an economic ideology of its own. Let us dig deeper into our civilization wisdom to chart a new world order.
Understanding Shubha – Laabh: A British friend asked me a simple yet profound question, “I haven’t seen any other society where wealth (Lakshmi) is actually worshipped. How come India is socialist, then? Where did you guys lose your way?” It indeed is sharp observation.
The very idea of “Shubha-Laabh” (Prosperity & Profit) is that profit is not pariah but at the core of human endeavor. That social-prosperity and business-profit cannot exist in isolation from each other.
Mythological references aside, Indian businesses have always clubbed Riddhi and Siddhi together, thereby internalising that expertise and success cannot be decoupled.
Centuries of Improvement: In1863 Charles Cooke wrote about India’s thriving banking ecosystem in pre-colonial India. Dadabhai Naoroji later wrote “Poverty of India” (1876) documenting how India was systematically getting impoverished.
This wasn’t the first time India had been a victim of colonizers and mercenaries.
Let’s not forget that Christopher Columbus was looking for India, when he lost his way to America. Funnily, in his “letter of first voyage” (explaining why he was looking for India), he mentioned the word “gold” 17 times, while mentioning “Lord” and “God” only once.
The Mughals and the British actually got to India – and enriched their coffers for centuries. So in short, India’s wealth and heritage have been the subject of civilizational plunder for ages.
The intellectual onslaught that continued post-independence (especially the edification of Marx, Keynes, Muller and the likes) has dented our civilizational perspective. India-based “intellectuals” that prostrated before the Western lens, have forcefully curbed indigenous context and wisdom.
Take the case of “Hindu Rate of Growth” as an example. The self-deprecation in itself isn’t the only problem. I go so far to say that “Hindu Rate of Growth” is the most successful disinformation campaign of our times.
Sri Aurobindo summarised it better than anyone could: “These socialists do not know what socialism is.”
Untapped Wealth of Wisdom: India has suffered the consequences of command-and-control economics for decades. In contrast, the Silicon valley-state-of-mind nurtures an individual’s pursuit; the path of  “seeking” (the next big opportunity, in this case) if you will.
No wonder, many Silicon valley-honchos shun Western religions and the prescriptive approach that comes with them; and instead gravitate towards Dharmic principles that encourage seeking your own path.
This refusal of central authority, and openness to non-linearity makes Dharmicism a more natural fit to the rebellious nature of enterprise.
Centuries before the phrase “monetization” was coined, Chanakya had said: “In the absence of fruitful economic activity, both current prosperity and future growth are in danger of destruction.”
Ages before “asset utilisation” was coined, he had said: “The value of land is what man makes of it.” He also laid down very specific rules and rates for taxation (focusing on being, above all, fair and just), the Government’s responsibility towards prudent use of that tax, and social goals this revenue would drive.
Compared to the uni-dimensional understanding of wealth in capitalistic societies, the Vedas identify eight different types of wealth:
-Adi Lakshmi (Primary wealth),
-Dhana Lakshmi (Monetary wealth),
-Dhanya Lakshmi (Wealth of Grains),
-Veera Lakshmi (Wealth of Courage),
-Gaja Lakshmi (Wealth of power and prestige),
-Santana Lakshmi (Wealth of offspring),
-Aishwarya Lakshmi (Wealth of affluence), and
-Vijaya Lakshmi (Wealth of victory).

Clearly there is a wealth of wisdom that is yet to be tapped.
Corporate Social Responsibility, Old Wine in Western Bottle: The idea of “daan” (charity), and “punya kamaana” (literally, earning merit-points, ostensibly to offset the negative impact on ecology and society) is centuries old. Sounds eerily similar to the ‘modern’ carbon-credits, doesn’t it?
While the world was still denying climate-change, India had the Chipko (literally “hug a tree”) movement decades ago. Kings, courtiers, and traders, and more recently, the Tatas, Birlas, and Ambanis have built social institutions of great prominence – townships, schools, temples, rest houses, and hospitals.
More recently, Akshaya Patra stands as a shining example of corporates’ social-contribution, funding the world’s biggest soup-kitchen.
This sense of Dharma is not limited to the top one per cent alone. Even a simple pansaari (micro-scale grocer) leaves a bowl of water outside for birds to quench their thirst. Exactly like his forefathers did.
Some experts contend that mandated contributions, and demonisation of wealth-creators, have actually pushed corporate away from making any social contributions, which were naturally a part of their DNA.
The Cost of Capitalism: Stagnant wages, inhumane work conditions, rising students, homeowner debt, and plain simple misery have made capitalism a bane for the “other 99 per cent”. Communities, nations, even the planet pays the price in a winner-takes-all model.
The quarter-to-quarter pressure is killing the long-term sustainability view that businesses should be taking. Sustained, balanced, longevity are being sacrificed at the altar of the financial markets (who are on life-support themselves).
This isn’t just an anti-capitalist, dreamy, bohemian rant. The rise of “conscious capitalism”, “impact investing”, “the giving pledge”, etc., point to, perhaps, the guilt-ridden, reparative approach that capitalists feel they should take. The Keynesian “animal spirit” is now being tamed with humaneness.
Aspiring for Vishwaguru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is clearly aiming at for statesman status. Yoga, Bollywood and Turmeric Latte are all good but they will fall drastically short of earning the “Vishwaguru” tag that the PM seems to be striving for. India needs to offer more.
Nations are formed with brute force. Civilizations are formed on ideas, on concepts and on models.
The United States of America is “cool” because they’ve exported their cultural model to the world. The United Kingdom drew its strength from exporting its model of governance. Germany and Japan are relevant because they’ve exported their idea of a professional work ethic.
I submit that it is time for India to get ambitious and export our own economic model. One that is rooted in our ancient wisdom and tested over time. The induction of career economists, who also have a strong understanding of history, should hopefully signal a beginning of capability-building (for the idea) within the government.
The “Idea of India” should also include our indigenous economic model – Dharmicism. Am I suggesting we blindly follow archaic wisdom? No. am I claiming there won’t be chinks in the process? Absolutely not.
 However, It is indeed time to acknowledge that civilizations are only strengthened when they build on continuity. It is time India sheds the Western lens and stops importing failed economic models. It is time to realise that the Vishwaguru status cannot be attained without pushing our own indigenous economic model– Dharmicism. (Writer is Columnist and Co-founder, India Pride Project) – Organiser, November 7 & 14, 2021
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