I write to you as a common citizen observing certain disturbing traits among Right's common discussion today in India.
Dear fellows,
In the learning of History we have come across Islamic Hordes - Conquests of Sultans - Mughal rule - British Imperialism - cowardice of some Indian rulers - inefficiency of our systems - Injustice of Caste System on our own people, haven't we?
No doubt, its a shameful blot on our civilization history. ITS A BLOT and there is no denying the fact. But its a fact.
Should we be Shameful? Only if we are yet incapable to prevent repeat of these discrepancies. And nothing else. I think we have been rising rightfully ever since we have tried to consolidate the Indian in us.
Its not the Culture-Arts-Literature infusion which negatively affects our history and we should be logically clear of it. There is nothing called Indian Purity. Indian Culture has spread, educated and made humane most cultures around the world in a way which is neither measurable not needs to be bragged. Similarly, many features of our present culture originated elsewhere. After-all global-cultural powerhouse is what India has been to world since a time history traces trade.
So,
What if ! Muslim Rulers ruled for 500 years - the kings forgot the lands they came from.
What if ! Persian influence - created amazing fusion languages and amazing dishes we love.
What if ! Temples were broken - New Temples will rise and amaze the world as Old temples do.
What if ! We had a setback in holding off conversions n propaganda- We should never abandon dharma logic by following them but counter-influence will only strengthen our resolve.
Point is We as Indians are not ASHAMED of our monuments and cultural heritage left behind by Imperialists and conquerors. Those are our Heritage from its design to its dust. Not only they are built on our wealth they reflect the History we have survived and conquered to rise as a Powerful Peaceful Nation.
And why should we be ashamed - Proudly today India is milk-feeding Nations and Shouldering those nations from where demons had came from in the past.
But make no mistake that India is free of bad culture influence yet. Even today sadly Caste distinctions exist and exploited. So we must be ashamed on this aspect. Though we realize it but we are free of caste-agony yet.
So dear brothers and sisters,
Silence those who make noises of destruction of mosques, mahals and minars. Just remind those who romanticize these historical monuments of the historical time when blood of citizens ran on the walls of these monuments. So the monuments along with beauty also remind us of our past.
This REMINDER is essential because ACCEPTANCE OF HISTORY WILL BREED A BETTER FUTURE.
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