“Wars are supposed to be the last Dharmic stance a ruler or government can take for stopping the perpetuation of violence.  Krishna encouraged Arjuna to fight a war because adharma (evil) had infiltrated everywhere and the only solution was an annihilation of all. Such a situation arose in the 20th century twice. But today, wars are fought not just on battlegrounds, but in schools and educational institutions, in churches, mosques and temples.  In fact, in every place considered more sacred. Millions of people have died since WW2 and are continuing to be killed, mostly women and children. All the news of today is covered with a veil of violence.

Is something wrong with humans? The human life we consider to be the most developed and precious and rare. Yet it is us who are directly responsible for this relentless war on peace. The tendencies are more animalistic than ever.  No animal kills for fun – just for preservation and self protection. The biggest industry in the world is the Arms industry which symbolizes our collective mindset.  From small arms to all weapons of war are valued to bring about peace. The story of nuclear bombs is a sad story.  What countries need is less than 5 bombs to act as a deterrent, not thousands. This myth we have all been sold on.

If you look at psychological wars going on relentlessly, it’s even more fearful. The corporates are selling lies daily. The food, water and air are contaminated. The growth is a mirage… Is this growth of 7 percent going to give more happiness? Is it going to make society less stressful? Are the constant psychological attacks on each other going to become less? Are we going to be ever content? The answer is No. Unless you have some magic in your hand.

All wars are fought on a subtle level of human personality. The Enlightened tell us that there is no question of peace in the world unless there is peace in our heart and mind.  If this cannot be achieved, there will be no peace outside in society. Society is but a reflection of our collective peacefulness.This is the reason why eastern thinkers, seers and sages focus on the individual. They were certainly not fools.  Reflect today and every day on your own state of mind and you can arrive at relative peace and help others if you can. I see no other way.  Am I pessimistic? No, but the four yugas describe the direction we are headed in this Kali Yuga (age of destruction).  Be concerned with your own peace of mind first.”