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Two stories and Three Nations

Once I was known for my well researched writing. Afterwards, I became known for my more frequent posts. Then two things happened. First was a New Year resolution that I won’t sacrifice quality for quantity. Second, one of you told me that blog posts have to be a piece from our lives, if you wanted to read deep and dry analysis on politics for example, you would rather pick up a magazine.

When Tibet crisis broke this year, the usual me wanted to bring on an article after some search and research. But as an excuse, I couldn’t get time at all. I always value our memory and imagination more than any book. So here I present two real-life stories, first one is a quote from a book, and second one from an article I read long time back. What I think of Tibet, China and India are very much visible in the way the stories unfold:

China

In ancient China, Duke Wu of Cheng decided it was time to take over the increasingly powerful kingdom of Hu. Telling no one of his plan, he married his daughter to Hu’s ruler. He then called a council and asked his ministers, “I am considering a military campaign. Which country should we invade?” As he had expected, one of his ministers replied, “Hu should be invaded.” The duke seemed angry, and said, “Hu is a sister state now. Why di you suggest invading her?” He had the minister executed for his impolite remark. The ruler of Hu heard about this, and considering  other tokens of Wu’s honesty and marriage with his daughter, he took no precaution to defend himself from Cheng. A few weeks later, Cheng forces swept through Hu and took the country, never to relinquish it.

You may say that such instances of treachery and war-games have happened in all countries and cultures. But, even as most of us speak lies at times, few of us are called liars! After reading this, you must have recalled India’s own experience with China. The conclusion is: we just can’t trust China. No one can. And no one should.

Tibet and India

I read this story as a travelogue of one lady writer.

She was in Tibet for visiting places. Once near a place of worship, she met a very old Tibetan lady. There was language barrier, but as soon as the old lady came to know that she was from India, she held her hand and thanked her a thousand times, with tears in her eyes, with words coming out from her heart. The writer came to know what she was saying. She said, “Oh, you are from India? We are deeply indebted to you. Because you gave shelter to our God. Thank you so much…”

Tibetans are one of the most peace loving races in this world. Looking at our own experience with struggle for freedom, which was also mainly non-violent; it was much easier to be non-violent in ‘those times’, it is not any more. It is said everything is fair in love and war. And this is an issue of love and war both, for the Tibetans. I believe it is brave to shoot, but it is braver to hold one’s hand if needed. Tibetans are a source of inspiration and hope to the entire peace-loving world.

H.H. the Dalai Lama

He is one of the most revered souls in this world. For what he stands for: love, peace, humanity, intellect, brotherhood, strength, passion, forgiveness, and goodness in life. Do you know face reading? You don’t need to. You can easily see through his, what is the most prominent reflection when we see him: love and kindness.

Tibet will be free!