Is Warfare The Only Solution?

Warfare or we can say a way to prove oneself powerful and victorious is also a method to assuage self-esteem. We all have fought with someone in our early days. Recall your childhood when was the last time you fought with your siblings or with your friends.

That time your elder brother or sister punches you for some kind of mischief or as fun. But, what was your counter-attack? Did you retaliate? Had you gone and punched back someone more powerful than you ( your elder) or did you find someone who could do justice?

I think you would not go to fight back until you hold the same power and position. The only option you have is to reach out to your Father. Now, what your father will do? Will he scold your elder? Though he could slap him. But, he will definitely find a way to build better communication between you and your elder. He will also teach you a lesson about humanity and friendship because he knows that this misunderstanding may lead to many problems for both of you in the future.

Now, assume another thing, suppose while playing on the society ground one bully boy came and snatched your ball. And, you on the other hand wanted to fight but could not, because you lacked power.

Your friends provoked you and you somehow gathered courage and went on to fight only to be crushed by him badly in return. At last, your mother intervened. She did not just bring your ball back but also gave you moral support to fight these kinds of situations.

As a grown-up today, when we relate this situation with the world we see we are enough mature but still fighting like a cats and dogs. Everyone is busy blaming each other. Sincerity has been lost. What is the need to be this harsh on others? In Mahabharata, an Indian religious book it is written that “one should always follow the path of ‘Dharma’. Dharma is above then any religion and one should always do what is right.“

Dharma means a code of proper conduct conforming to one’s duty and nature or an individual’s duty fulfilled by observance of custom or law. What is our Dharma/ Duty in the world? Where do we stand now? What’s the message we are giving to the world giving during the current warfare?

Is War Really that Necessary?

War is a state of conflict of interest between two countries or a conflict of opinions. It is a method to attain peace in the mainland of the country. The irony is war is a method to bring peace but that peace comes at a huge price. The price could be a loss of the life of millions of civilians or huge economic losses. It not only costs humans but also our companions like forests, habitats, species, etc.

War is a method to save the mainland from invaders. History tells many countries fought for their mainland and regained it from invaders. We can also say that saving the land from invaders is a part of saving the dignity and cultures of those who want to destroy it.

Some also do battle to satisfy their ego and want to be ‘king of kings’ always. But what they don’t realize is that their ego is hurting millions of people around the globe. Martin Luther King once said, “We Have Guided Missiles And Misguided Man“. Here he wants to say that ego is superior to humanity. Technology becomes more obedient to the person instead who has invented it.

What’s Next After The War?

When two different ideas conflict with each other, major destruction occurs. It’s a universal fact. Cultivated land turns into a barren area, big buildings turn into hollow ruins, and roads become deserted. The playground where children used to play and claim their kind of possession was left with bullet shells and weapons.

War can give the feeling of mastery to the winning country but in reality, the war only left harsh memories that’ll be remembered for ages. Massive bloodshed and destruction bring fear to the victims and they can’t come out from this fear for many years. People lose the homeland where they were born and are compelled to take shelter under refugee tents. Children lose their parents, thousands of people become single-owned families, and many pets are waiting for their owners and they die of hunger.

I remembered a scene from an animated movie about Ramayana (Hindu Religious Book), there was a conversation between Lord Ram and Lord Laxman about the rule of warriors and war. Lord Laxman asked his elder brother Lord Ram:- “How Could You Cremate The Body Of Our Enemies Along With Those of Our Soldiers”?

Lord Ram replied:- “Dear brother they were our men and enemy’s men while they were alive but In Death, they are no longer enemies. Do they not deserve a solemn cremation?”

Lord Laxman:- “It is not like a true warrior. A true warrior should move away from such emotions.“

Lord Ram:- “When we set out of this expedition I too was full of anger and bitterness. But on the journey to Lanka, I have come to see that all of us have received the precious gift of life from God. It is more important to be just a good human being than a good warrior. Have not all of us sprung from the same source? But some of us in ignorance draw our bows and swords against our fellow creatures. Many have fallen to this war today and many more will die before the war is done. As a warrior, I should continue to fight the battle but when I burn the dead I should pray the world is free from all the wars. And a man doesn’t raise this hand in anger against his brother”.

Source – Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama

Can War Be Eliminated?

We never truly be certain about any happening of future wars. But according to Stockholm, the total global military expenditure rose to 1981 billion dollars last year (2020), an increase of 2.6 %. The number is kept on increasing every year. What does this indicate? Are we heading somewhere, maybe extinction?

It’s obvious that some want to save their territory and some are here making money by selling warheads because fear of attack is something that pushes the weak countries to expend much more on weapons and military than on their people.

There is nothing wrong with saving the mainland from invaders. Everyone has the right to save their territory and fight for their people. However, if there will no chaos and conflict of interest between countries so war may not happen. But it is also true that if someone will not war or at least cold war how the Economy of other countries will boost?

“Everything Is Fair In Love And War“, I heard this quote multiple times in my life but today I really felt this looking at the current scenario between Russia and Ukraine. I’ll not blame any country for what’s happening but I can blame the humans living in this world together for centuries.

As long as greed is stronger there will always be sufferings.

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