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The new world has started taking shape but I still cannot believe how Monarchy is going on in countries like UK? if you see their news papers the front page is filled with events by the Crown, I feel an age when democracy is also going to be outdated why is still there monarchy in certain countries? Can you share you view on this point please ๐Ÿ˜

Yes it seems to be a nation thriving on hypocrisy. Perhaps it is difficult for them to accept the situation that Time and Destiny has brought them to. It is like a full circle from the days of complete control of the Crown over large portions of the world won by deceit and force to a nation that is shrinking on every parameter. Hence the desperate need to hold on to the Crown which appears especially as a stark contrast to the ideal of democracy which the European countries claim to stand for. But when have nations been faithful to their ideals. As Sri Aurobindo observed.

‘When Asiatics massacre, it is an atrocity; when Europeans, it is a military exigency. Appreciate the distinction and ponder over this world’s virtues.’

Hypocrisy and double standards seem to be the dominant virtue of the Western world today.

Affectionately,

Alok Da

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