Problems Confronting the Hindus

The Hindus have a basic, unbreakable, cultural unity, though residing in different parts of India, speaking different languages and dialects and sporting various life styles. It is because of their association with Vedic Dharma and culture since times immemorial. But today, the Hindus are standing on the brink of disaster. They have been reduced to as a second rate citizen due to wilful disregard to their political, social and religious interests in post- independent India. Most of the Hindu political leaders themselves, on one hand, are discriminating against the Hindus in the name of secularism, and on the other, they are not -taking cognisance of religious conversions of Hindus in the pretext of Freedom of Religion and indulging in the appeasement of the minorities for their vote bank. They are also facilitating divisions and subdivisions of the Hindus in the guise of safeguarding the community, linguistic and regional culture; and are depriving them of their religious education by posing constitutional constraints. Not only this, the Hindu religious leaders themselves, instead of nourishing the roots of integrated and comprehensive Hindu Dharma-tree, are watering only its leaves and branchies, their sects and sub-sects for the advancement of their own personal and sectarian interests. Consequently the grand oak tree of Hindu Dharma is drying up and withering away. As opposed to it, the anti-Hindu national and inter-national forces appear to be determined to finish off the Hindus, their Dharma, culture and everything for which they can be proud of.

At the national front, the Hindus are facing a serious challenge to their very survival from Islam and Christianity due to their Hindu conversion activities by petro dollars, their rapid population explosion, illegal Muslim migration in India, appeasement of minorities and anti-Hindu attitude of Post Independence governments and distorting of history and culture of the Hindus through press and electronic media. Frankly speaking, what could not be achieved during the Islamic and British Rule, has been accomplished in the last few years. Kashmiri Hindus have been forced to the refugee's status in their own country while illegal foreign Muslim migrants from Bangladesh are being treated as honoured guests providing them all facilities and privileges. Kashmiri Hindus are suffering and being tortured simply because they resisted to conversion to Islam and decided to remain Hindu. Hence to be a Hindu is a curse in Hindusthan. Even after losing one-third territory of India to Pakistan and Bangladesh and slaughtering of lakhs of Hindus during Partition, the Hindus are unable to live without peace, security and dignity in the remaining truncated India, and are still under persistent threat of their annihilation.

On the international plane, some of the powerful nations are committed to weaken the predominantly Hindu India from political, social and religious angles. Earlier (I 947-1992), the America played the role of being India's friend so that the latter does not place itself completely into the Communist Block. But after the disintegration of the mighty U.S.S.R. in 1992, such a possibility has come to an end. And today the American policy is to shackle and shalter, and possibly enslave India, through its division and sub-divisions into smaller states on religious and linguistic basis. The American politicians and administrators continue issuing everyday new and confusing statements on issues related to India. For Instance in Oct. 1993, the Asstt. Secretary of State, Mrs. Rabin Raphael said, "Jammu & Kashmir is a disputed area". Recently (TOI Delhi- 6.12.97) U.S. President Bill Clinton 'has clubbed India with trouble spots like Bosnia and Northern Ireland as regions beset with hatred, murders problems and wars' '

America learnt a big lesson from the Vietnam war: do not fight directly on the alien soil; rather wreck it from within as it did in case of Russia. It is trying to disintegrate India through a long term conspiracy. America is not a friend of India, and wants India to remain limited to the size of American designs by all means. The objectives of wrecking India by American lobby are being achieved through the various activities as conversion of religion of Hindus by about 2500 foreign Christian Missionaries, their political Missions, multinational companies (MNC's) and their print and electronic media. Economically it has crippled India by giving loans disproportionate to its capacity to repay and now it wants to scuttle the advancement of Indian Industry through the, establishment of a large number of huge multinational companies in India even in the field of daily consumption goods. MNC's once entered, will not allow the Indian industry to grow and prosper at any cost and will also not leave the country despite of being proved undesirable, due to international lobby and ineffective resistance to them by our leaders for various reasons. The subversive and sabotage activities as per their plans are going unabated, and this has crippled social, religious and political life of India. They have sown the seeds of separatism in various forms endangering national unity, distorted Indian culture and bedimmed national spirit Now the situation is reaching fast at a point of no return, and we are watching helplessly our self destruction.

We are of considered opinion that our own national policies and activities of the foreigners and some of the politicians are destructive for India; and the next 10-1 5 years are very crucial and decisive for the future of Hindus and India as a whole. Now therefore, the nationalists and particularly the Hindus will themselves have to put

up concerted efforts to fight against both the domestic and foreign conspiracies for their own existence as well as for their Dharma and culture. For this, various social, political, educational and religious organizations committed to the cause of nationalism and Hindu awakening will have to generate a strong political force; bring about constructive social changes; stop conversion of the Hindus and revive the pure Hindu Dharma on the lines as proclaimed by Swami Vivekanand earlier. The Hindus should work out and execute an exhaustive, multi-disciplinary social reform oriented action plan for awakening, consolidating and creating a unique Hindu strength, and boldly face the economic, social, political and religious challenges ahead. Some of the areas of activity of our action plan are as follows:-

l. Be Proud to be a Hindu

Swami Vivekanand calls upon the Hindus to take 'pride in being a Hindu'and says, "When a man has begun to be ashamed of his ancestors, the end has come. Here am 1, one of the least of the Hindu race, yet proud of my race, proud of my ancestor. I am proud to call myself a Hindu, I am proud that I am one of your unworthy servants. / am proud that I am a countryman of yours, you the descendents of the sages, you the descendents of the most glorious Rishis one world eversaw." Hence take pride in being a Hindu and dedicate everything for its honour.

 2. Be Fearless

Only strong will power coupled with fearlessness protects himself and his nation; and a Hindu is born fearless as his Atman never dies. So be brave, be fearless, be prepared for a drastic change, and be a man of dynamic heroism, take a vow to defend the nation'(fif.z *nu 4tuv) as 'the world belongs to the brave.'

Give up the fake, impractical and irrational non-violence of Gandhi because that pseudo non-violence is not a part of Hindu Dharma. Under all circumstances, belief in non-violence is cowardice; it is suicidal. To struggle like a brave for one's self-respect is a sanctimonious fight. How can the Hindu be afraid of with a staunch faith in rebirth for the defence of motherland? India at present is passing through a stage of ethnic, religious and political turmoil. In this critical juncture and period of testimony, the Hindu has to stand firm. So be fearless, and remain united in order to face the current political challenges for your own survival.

3. Regain Ancient Glary

Hindus can draw immense inspiration from their ancient history, culture and scriptures. Savitri Devi says 'As long as all Hindus do not feel that the glory of Hindudom is their glory, and its artistic, cultural and spiritual inheritance their own treasure, there will be no united Hindu consciousness, no common aim, no common interest, no common enthusiasm, no common love, no solidarity among the Hindus and no hope for Hindudom - ----- Let such a new atmosphere be created in the Hindudom, that every Hindu fisherman may feel that Vyas Deva's Mahabharat is also his, and be proud of it and of its author Then Hindudom willbe one and strong". (A Warning to the Hindus,p.94)

In the same tune, Vedas also inspire their followers. According to Rig Veda ,4-4.26.2 "God gave this land to the Aryans" and exhorted them to "turn the whole world into Arya "( RV. 9.63.5). Therefore, "they should perform their heroic deeds as they did earlier "(121.5). "By the dedication, strength and expertise, this nation had grown stronger.' "(19.41.1). Therefore, like the Aryans earlier, their progeny- the present Hindus should not only defend this great humanitarian Vedic Dharma but also expand and establish the same in the whole world. They should be proud of their Dharma, cultural heritage and ancestors for the enrichment of worldly wealth, and achievements of psychological, philosophical and spiritual developments. Think for a moment. Had they not engaged themselves in the struggles against the aggressors and made exemplary sacrifices in the past, then there would not have been today either the Hindus or Hindusthan which has survived, though in a truncated form against continuous atrocities on them during the last twelve hundred years of Muslim and British rule. Even nc@iv the Islamic forces are wrecking the Hindusthan within in a different way and planning to .1slamise India, but Hindus appear to be unconcerned to it. They should rather be vigilant and regain the old glory by all possible efforts and sacrifices.

4. Capture Political Power

According to Mahabharat "The political duty of the people towards the state is greater than any other duty "(Sarve Dharma Raj Dharma Pradhana). This is as true today as it was in the past because political power along with legal and strong military force is everything in the present world. A religion becomes stronger with the increase of its followers which automatically increase with political power in the hand of their followers. Superior philosophy, morality and spirituality have little place in life if the political power rests with the people of opposite views and customs. Where is the Vedic philosophy of the Hindus who were left out in Pakistan in 1947? They have either been converted to Islam or killed or living a degraded life of slaves as they have no say in political power and legal matters. Undoubtedly the religious urge organizes its followers. But a greater inspiring force is patriotism and nationalism which is heart throbs in a man's inner most soul. The Hindus have always accepted this Vedic dictum- "Beware! Let your nation never go down " ( 12.11, - 10.173.1) and "/'// lay down my life for my country, " (Ath. 12.1.62) because for a Hindu, "his or her nation is father, mother, son and everything " (Ath. 7.6.1). But now, particularly in post-independent era, the Hindus, in general, have neglected the above message of the Vedas and MAHABHARATA of giving utmost importance to nationalism, patriotism and capturing political power. The enemies of the Hindus know very well that if somehow the patriotic feelings of the Hindus are destroyed, then they will die by themselves. The Islamic and British marauders have been working ceaselessly in their own ways to destroy the patriotic fervor of the Hindus. Even today the anti-Hindu pseudo-secular forces are unceasingly working against the development of nationalism and a strong will for capturing political power by the nationalist Hindus. The forces of Pan Islamism and World Church are awfully engaged in destroying whatever bubbling enthusiasm and patriotism is left of it in Indians through their own theo-political organizations.

It is surprising that even after providing full protection to Christianity under minority status, the clerics, in general, emphasize on their religion rather on nationalism. The Christians say, "The Christian Church can make no terms with the idea expressed in the phrase 'My Country right or wrong, great as is the debt of service that a man owes to his fatherland, the claim of Christ remains supreme.' (Lambeth Conf. Rept. 193Op99). In the same tune, Bishop Ezaria said 'When we talk of Christianity, our first allegiance should be to our Master (Jesus Christ) and after wards to our motherland " (Ezaria of Dornacle p. 95). Hence the only aim of the World Church in India is to wipe out the Hindus nationalism in order to create a Christian state by destabilizing and vivisecting India.

Similarly the Indian Muslims want to convert India the Darul Harab (land of fighting) to Darul Islam (Land of Islam). In the name of right of Freedom of Religion under Article 25, the Muslims give more importance and preference to Muslim Personal Law than to the Indian Constitution. So by misinterpreting the Constitution, they are enjoying the benefits granted to minorities and are converting Hindus to Islam. Though conversion of Hindus to Christianity and Islam, is illegal, yet the political parties in power such as Congress, Janta Dal, CPM, CPI, SP etc. with an eye always on their vote bank are totally indifferent to their antinational activities; and thus are neglecting the national cause. The activities of these parties are not only against the interest of the Hindus, but also opposed to the dignity, integrity and sovereignty of India. Therefore, the Hindus should strive hard and acquire political power at any cost. They should re-conquer India for themselves, and make India a prosperous and supreme world power.

In some parts of India, like Kashmir, and states of N.E. Region, the Hindus are in minority where they are being insulted, humiliated and expelled as is the case of Hindu Pandits in Kashmir, and Reang Tribe in Mizoram where they have been asked to embrace Christianity or leave Mizoram (Panchjanya 21.97). This necessitates for them to survive first there, and live with honor and respect. For this, they must unite themselves and grow stronger and stronger. Simultaneously the Hindus of other regiors must univocally support them and agitate for their safety and welfare. The lasting solution of these problems is that Hindus must achieve central political power in their hands. I warn, if Hindus are not political minded today, they will not survive tomorrow. I am convinced that only by becoming strong political minded, strictly in the right sense, the Hindus can face the growing storm, win, survive, even rule the country and regain the lost glory. The present day Hindus need a wholesale change of mentality in their social, ritual, cultural and national view point. I do not appeal Hindus to be fanatic, fascist and superstitious, but they have to be strong and adopt such postures as to crush the impending challenges which is quite possible by a strong political will to rule the country by strong political mindedness. 0 Hindus! Bring a drastic change in your mentality, and develop strong resistance to hostiles attacks from outside by all constructive work within.

5. Hinduize the Politics and Consolidate a Strong Hindu Vote Bank

At present, India is the only land for living to the Hindus. It may appear to be imaginary to some dreamers, but it is a hard fact that if all-out efforts were not made right now, the Hindus will no more be seen in India too as it has already happened in Afghanistan and in recently created Pakistan from India, and is slowly happening in Bangladesh. Hence every Hindu will have to accord maximum primacy to the defense of India from lslamization by strengthening, uniting and energizing the patriotic feelings of the Hindus.

The great architect of modern India Sh. V.D. Savarkar gave a clarion call of 'Militerization of the Hindus and Hinduization of Politics as the only solution of the current problems. And following is the action plan.

Ia) In our democratic country, the protection of the political interest of the Hindus depends upon their total number and their combined political strength of nationalist members of the Parliament bearing always in mind the interest of the Hindus. The present constitution is anti-Hindu, and is oriented towards the appeasement of the minorities. And in due course, it will lead to the disintegration of the nation. The protection of the Hindu Dharma and culture rests in the protection of political interest of the Hindus. According to Mahabharat "The political duty of the people towards the state is greater than any other duty. " (Sarve Dharma Raj Dharma Pradhana). Therefore first of all every Hindu should help to consolidate a strong Hindu political force and a Hindu vote bank all over India by unifying themselves politically through sinking their preferences of his/her village, city, region, province, dialect, language, community and religious sect etc.as nation is first.

b) Every Hindu should definitely cast his/her vote during each and every democratic election whether it is of Municipality, State Assembly or Parliament in favour of a nationalist and a pro- Hindu candidate of good character.

c) Every Hindu including even a handicapped, the lame, the blind, the disabled and the patient who can walk must invariably cast his/her vote and use this political weapon, which is available normally once in five years, in the interest of the nation. Earlier the countries were won by swords, but now, in democracy, they are won by consolidated votes.

d) Be sure that your name is included in the voters list. Examine carefully your name and address, and get it corrected by concerned officer, if missing, so that you do not loose your political power of voting.

e) According to our constitution a two-third majority of MPs is required in order to enact the new law or modify the old ones. Therefore, make all possible efforts to select and elect more than two-third MPs who are dedicated to the Hindu interests; and do not allow to occupy the seats of political power to those who are prepared to sacrifice the national interest for their own selfish ends. Had the Hindu,,, voted slightly more pre-determinedly aiming to provide absolute majority for BJP, in a unified manner, in the 1996 elections, a stable and strong nationalist Government could have been formed at the center. Though being the largest single party, BJP did form the Government initially, but was forced to resign just within 13 days (16-P8 May 1996) due to lack of having majority as some political parties did not support BJP fearing of loosing Muslim votes in future elections. Therefore, the nationalist citizens should leave no stone unturned in providing two-third majority to pro-Hindu nationalist candidates in the coming elections in 1998, and any other in future.

f) The scholars of Hindu r6ligious scriptures, Dharmacharyas and religious preachers should lay special emphasis on taking active interest in politics as a part of religion in their religious discourses, and articles to news papers, magazines and other print and electronic media. More and more Hindu youths should take journalism as a career to project Hindu view point in relation to social, religious and political matters.

g) Participate actively in elections in order to maintain the noble form of democracy. Expose irregularities and assist Election Officers in nabbing fake voters.

h) Discourage independent candidates and also condemn and castigate professional defectors.

i) Every Hindu should watch carefully the goings on in their neighborhood, and complain to the government against those who are indulging in anti-national activities.

j) People only with valid identity cards and citizenship should be entitled to vote, not the non-Indian infiltrators as Bangladeshis.

k)  Every Hindu should actively participate in the political goings on in the country. Be ready individually and collectively to take on the government or opposition group in the interest of the Hindus and encourage other Hindus for demonstration of collective strength.

l)  All Hindus should work in unison, and prepare a vigilant and strong Hindu vote bank, by agitating and organizing themselves.

There are many Articles in our constitution which are not only anti- Hindu but are constantly harming national unity and integrity. Such articles be scrapped from the constitution. On the other hand, Article 51A on fundamental duties of each citizen, and directive principles of state policy viz Article 39A, 41,44 and 51 related to protection of unity and integrity of India, promotion of social harmony and humanism and abjuring violence, equality in law and justice, be implemented strictly.

..continued in Part II (What Hindus Should Do)

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