To-day, where ever we see, we hear Freedom, one has to be free, frank and fearless.
True! but how freedom is viewed by Ancient Indians who felt" yama" and "Niayama " or self control ?
Freedom is misunderstood by many as a wise quip " my freedom ends at other person's freedom starts".
it is like international waters where two countries are close, the 200 odd miles free sea line doed nto apply.
if two countries like India and Pakistan are closer by 30 miles near Cutch, both get 15 miles each. If some one wants s to apply 200 miles free sea space , it leads to clash or war.coming to Freedom, Ancient Indian wisdom was very clear "Freedom to do what ?" if one wants to do "Adhrma", it is not freedom , it is anarchy. if one wants to lie, as long as it effects no body, it comes under freedom, but if it is a wrong witness in the court, it is not freedom,but against "justice". This is missed out in modern world>"what constitutes Freedom". Ancient scriptures were clear, choice is clear, but freedom is do "right". or in other words, one is free not to donate or do charity. But not free to hurt any abody. This shows highest level of wisdom.
to-day Terrorism is opposite of it. What right one has to go and bomb in another country or community ? in fact, it is misuse of Freedom". if to-day's world follows "Ancient Indian Wisdom", one has no choice to do wrong.
Now Ancient Indian wisdom nicely called it " samskara" or called " Reformation or Transformation.
if one is civilized, he/she will follow the rules of universal law or humanitarian consideration. if not, he is called " mlecha" or barbarian. Hence for an animal or Barbarian, the rule us to treat them like an animal.
That is the reason SriRama killed "Vali" from behind the tree. Those who take brother's wife as their own are not considered civilised or "Samskara". Hence freedom is granted to people who follow normal and universal humanitarian laws. What are they ? be kind to all creatures not just Human beings.
When one is angry, he/she is not in control of self. but those who show patience, are appreciated .
public humiliation or public shouting and expression of anger, passion are considered " animal instincts".
Hecne, the people in general used to be soft and civilised. Non- Violence used to be the order.
logic and arguments, ( memamsa) used to order of the day, not hurting and violence.
Freedom is respected and rules and customs are followed. Who ever does not want to follow, used to leave the place and live far off. some intentionally, some by law. Either case, groups and communities never resort to punishment or beheading etc, unless it was msut. Even war used to be as per "Dharma" or strict rules.
Freedom was valued but understood only as a personal issue not a group issue. As group head used to decided community issues. you have a right to question, but ultimately if one does not want to follow, he has to be out of the community. The rules are strict, but punishments used to be just expelling than eliminating.
More than Freedom, self control was given higher importance.
True! but how freedom is viewed by Ancient Indians who felt" yama" and "Niayama " or self control ?
Freedom is misunderstood by many as a wise quip " my freedom ends at other person's freedom starts".
it is like international waters where two countries are close, the 200 odd miles free sea line doed nto apply.
if two countries like India and Pakistan are closer by 30 miles near Cutch, both get 15 miles each. If some one wants s to apply 200 miles free sea space , it leads to clash or war.coming to Freedom, Ancient Indian wisdom was very clear "Freedom to do what ?" if one wants to do "Adhrma", it is not freedom , it is anarchy. if one wants to lie, as long as it effects no body, it comes under freedom, but if it is a wrong witness in the court, it is not freedom,but against "justice". This is missed out in modern world>"what constitutes Freedom". Ancient scriptures were clear, choice is clear, but freedom is do "right". or in other words, one is free not to donate or do charity. But not free to hurt any abody. This shows highest level of wisdom.
to-day Terrorism is opposite of it. What right one has to go and bomb in another country or community ? in fact, it is misuse of Freedom". if to-day's world follows "Ancient Indian Wisdom", one has no choice to do wrong.
Now Ancient Indian wisdom nicely called it " samskara" or called " Reformation or Transformation.
if one is civilized, he/she will follow the rules of universal law or humanitarian consideration. if not, he is called " mlecha" or barbarian. Hence for an animal or Barbarian, the rule us to treat them like an animal.
That is the reason SriRama killed "Vali" from behind the tree. Those who take brother's wife as their own are not considered civilised or "Samskara". Hence freedom is granted to people who follow normal and universal humanitarian laws. What are they ? be kind to all creatures not just Human beings.
When one is angry, he/she is not in control of self. but those who show patience, are appreciated .
public humiliation or public shouting and expression of anger, passion are considered " animal instincts".
Hecne, the people in general used to be soft and civilised. Non- Violence used to be the order.
logic and arguments, ( memamsa) used to order of the day, not hurting and violence.
Freedom is respected and rules and customs are followed. Who ever does not want to follow, used to leave the place and live far off. some intentionally, some by law. Either case, groups and communities never resort to punishment or beheading etc, unless it was msut. Even war used to be as per "Dharma" or strict rules.
Freedom was valued but understood only as a personal issue not a group issue. As group head used to decided community issues. you have a right to question, but ultimately if one does not want to follow, he has to be out of the community. The rules are strict, but punishments used to be just expelling than eliminating.
More than Freedom, self control was given higher importance.
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