The Resurrection Of The Unwarranted Sparring Over Rashtra And Nation

These days we see a sparring over Rashtra and Nation in the media and in the academic circle especially after the addition of a new course namely Indian Knowledge system. It has been said that it is to inculcate the feeling of Bhartiyata in the hearts and soul of Indians by making them aware of the achievements of Bharat in the history. There certainly is no doubt that we must be aware of our history but the emphasis that is being put over these debates seems to be sticking Indians into past and be conceited about it, rather than achieving and feeling proud about it in the modern era. It seems to be serving the interest of politics rather than of Bharat itself. Nothing seems to be more foolish than doing nothing in the current times and be happy about a dreamy history. The meaning of Rashtra changed during freedom struggle to incorporate a comprehensive meaning. Now politics is being played invoking the nationalist feeling to distract the attention of citizens from more important topic. It follows the old roman saying “Quidquid fiat, panem et circenses date, et numquam rebellabunt” meaning whatever happens, give them bread and circuses and they will never revolt