meaning ,even if you have to eat dry bread and cold water to survive is better than to live on few bones thrown by someone,so that you can maintain your dignity and self respect.
With such a wisdom existing in a centuries old culture,to go the other way and suffer at the hands of a country with unscrupulous,war mongering,cruel,inhumane ,deceptive policies would be just tragic and regrettable.
Don't become an another State of USA ,as it happened to Pakistan. Don't you see Benazir and Nawaz running to Washington to get State Department's blessing and approval before doing anything politically.
Even Secretary Burns made a statement that Musharraf is not their only choice,that they are keeping their options open,as if he is the king maker.
Joy,grief,health,wealth comes in cycles ,for individuals and nations. When India built Taj Mahal,US did not have even a potato crop. Before WW II,the USA was a third rate economy.The Indian Rupee and US dollar was at par.It does not take long for tide to turn,in these turbulent times.
After every difficulty,there is relief. Thats is the nature's law.
So,India! Don't lose heart. Your condition is bound to change for the better soon,God willing. You have come this far without anyone's help,don't give it up now. You are bound to make it on your own,without compromising your dignity, security and independence.
