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Chapter 16
CONFLICT BETWEEN THE DIVINE AND THE DEMONIACAL TENDENCIES
92. The Three Asuric Ambitions: Power, Culture And Wealth
18. In the same way, some people think, ‘I am the only one fit to posses all the wealth in the world. I want all that wealth and I shall have it. Why do I want it? To divide it equally among all!’ Akbar used to feel sincerely that the Rajput kingdoms should be incorporated in his empire, so that there would be reign of peace. Modern demons want that all the wealth should be concentrated at a single place. What for? To redistribute it. 19. For this, power is needed. All the power must theref ore be concentrated in my hands. My word must prevail. Everybody must follow my dictates. Freedom means obedience to me!—That is what they think. Thus the demoniacal nature lays stress on culture, power and wealth. 20. There was a time when the Brahmins were dominant in society. They made laws and laid down codes of conduct. Kings bowed before them. That era passed, and was followed by the age of the Kshatriyas. The Kshatriyas waged wars of conquest and fought with each other for supremacy. The Kshatriya culture too passed in the course of time. The Brahmins used to believe that only they are fit to be teachers; others should learn from them. They were proud of their culture. The Kshatriyas were concerned with power; they reveled in killing their enemies. Then came the age of the Vaishyas. The Vaishyas are concerned solely with making money. They are not bothered if they have to face humiliations provided their purse is intact. All they want is to acquire more and more money. Do not the British tell us, ‘If you want Independence, have it by all means; but give us facilities and concessions to sell our manufactured goods. Then you may study your culture as much as you want. Remain poor and care for your culture; we are least bothered about that.’ These days, wars are fought basically for economic gains. This age too will pass; it is indeed on its way out. |
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