We always blame the British for dividing us without questioning why did we allow ourselves to be divided. Why did we allow our free spirit and thinking become slaves to the mob mentality. 1857 for anything should be remembered for the immense unity that it brought about among Hindus and Muslims. We divided ourselves by our narrow minded thought process. We blame the leaders because thats what human beings always do. We didnt have the courage to be masters of our own destiny.
RE:Wrong Learnings from History
by vani kasiviswanathan on May 07, 2007 05:28 PM Permalink
On what lines do you think the British divided us? Even before the advent of the British, several languages, religions, castes, cultures coexisted in our country. The one thing that united us all was the SACRED GAYATHRI MANTRA and the PRINCIPLE OF SANATANA DHARMA. It was British who started false propaganda about our own beliefs. They had only one intention - to undermine and ridicule our religion, beliefs, and values. They succeeded in making us doubt our own beliefs and values!! They also succeeded in converting large number of people to Christianity. They way the Mughals and the British destroyed and plundered our temples and rich heritage is unpardonable.
RE:Wrong Learnings from History
by Ramasubramaniam Iyer on May 07, 2007 11:24 PM Permalink
Yes blame the British on dividing us and conquering us. If you ought to know Majority of British soldiers where Hindus (including Brahmins) and Muslims and Sikhs. Not all Sepoys took part in this war of Idenpendance. The Sikh regiment sided with the British etc etc. Atrocities and brutalities committed on Indian freedom fighters were committed by Indians soldiers themselves. My thought is we humans are not animals. God has given us brains to think and then act. We are responsible for our actions. My point is if someone comes and tells you to jump into the well or rather push your neighbour into the well and you will get heaven will you listen to that person or will you listen to your own conscience.
RE:Wrong Learnings from History
by Shivkumar Singh on May 07, 2007 05:59 PM Permalink
Very correct Vani. It is difficult to judge weather more damage was done by Brits or by Islamic hoards. Any comments?
