Yes it is a war of narratives going on that conceals in its choice the course of human destiny. India and especially the Sanatana Dharma has become its special target because it is the only authentic light that can still guide man towards the future. But to participate in this war we should be clear of what each side represents.
On one side there is the narrative of exclusivity and an intolerant cancel culture that is keen and eager to destroy all that is unlike itself. It is a threat to diversity, each promotes its own ideology or religion and wants to convert all others to its own thinking and way of life.
On the other side there are forces that stand for freedom, unity in diversity and brotherhood not based on religious or ethnic, racial and ideological identities. These different identities and ways of life are fine as long as they do not threaten the diversity and try to convert others to their own line of thinking.
If we see thus then radical Islam (unfortunately it is the only variety left as it destroyed all others), Marxist communism, Evangelists Christianity, the intolerant Woke liberalism, fascism, Scientific materialism bent upon attacking everything that does not conform to its thought. Democracy came as a stop gap to replace these effete forms but because it is still centered in the mind, even though at its best an idealistic mind, it is bound to fail. It will give way to something higher that not only takes man as he is but also as he can and will become through the evolutionary process. It will be centered around the spiritual mind with the spiritual consciousness and ‘dharma’ as its governing principle. The Sanatana Dharma with its long experience is the one that can solve the cosmic riddle of Unity in diversity.
But first Sanatana Dharma must first rediscover itself and look beyond the present entanglement with rituals and karmakanda and the sole interpretation of everything in the lamp light of Mayavada. These have been the weakspots of India and we need to rectify them, know who we are and then, instead of countering defensively, give our own true narrative to the world. That is the path to the future.
We should first be ourselves clear what Sanatana Dharma is, its core and not the crust, its spirit and not so much the outer form which changes while the spirit is eternal. How will Sanatana Dharma view the Babri structure demolition, for example? Well before the Age of Truth, to Age of Justice must come, the Shani, shadowy son of Soorya before Ravi. This process is happening the world over as part of resetting the balance. Naturally the doers of historical wrongs are not happy with it but when the Time Spirit rises to destroy who can resist it. Our likes and dislikes and views and opinions are not the arbiters here. After the destruction and the clearing of the debris will come the New Creation. That is what is going on everywhere using human beings as instruments.
Affectionately,
Alok Da
