13 February, 2025
Not everyone desires power. Not everyone demands money. Nor does everyone is privileged. I have seen people in villages, in tribes of India living peacefully the way they deem fit. And that's perfectly OK. I wonder if anyone would be dying to breathe in the pollutions of Delhi. I am more than happy to life along a peaceful countryside with a farm to grow me some food.
But!
Nor should anyone be deprived of the dignity of life, which begin with the provisions of bare necessities. We, the People of India has entrusted these responsibilities to our representatives. What are these bare necessities of Human Life? I have tried to explore this idea in Lifeconomics, and in great detail in "Ihloktantra" series. Here I have divided the idea of personal economy under three heads — Essential Triad, Existential Triad, and Eternal Triad. Bare necessities come under the Essential Triad i.e. Food, Sex and Danger. But, does mere animalistic existence justifies the need of dignity in a person?
Moving up to Existential Triad we find the needs of Body, Soul and Consciousness. The Body consumes the Essentials to help survive a consciousness through which we interact with the world we have created for ourselves. We live in a world of our creative conception, which can only get better with imagination. Then we have the idea of soul, which can be held synonymous to mind for all practical purposes. Even in major Philosophical Schools of Thought they are considered almost identical. It's the idea of soul that connects and elevates the social consciousness to seek some eternity in face of Death. Here comes in the role of God and religion in any given civilisation throught the history. There may be some exceptions, but to hypothetically assume Death as final truth challenges our reason to strive and excel, to go beyond animalistic existence. So we worry about what Gods will think of us. For common definition suggests God is the Governor of Social Consciousness. But, what is God?
If not other that truth? Upon researching various Philosophical Discourses I have same upon the universally accepted notion of God, which makes it omnipresent, omnipotent and omniscient. That's like a thumb rule to define Godliness to a character. Upon much deliberation I have equated it with Life. That means Eternal Triad consists of God, Truth and Life, which is the ultimate ambition of any living soul. To attain Godliness is Liberation.
Thus, for value creation we may land upon any one of the Triads. Thus, these triads can also define the entire economy on macro as well as macro level. No wonder Religion has become the business of majority. That's how democracy works. We can have an endless argument on elaborating these concepts but let me give you an example. Take for example the meanest product in the market, the meal of our plates. Why I call it the meanest product you ask? Answer for yourself looking at the plight of the farmers of this nation. Need I say more?
I guess I would like to mention one more important thought of the day. The polity as the guardian of the economy in which it thrives has no business with the Eternal triad in a welfare state. It must seek no heaven beyond because We, the People of India have entrusted our representatives to make this a heaven to live in.
But!
What is the reality we face we today?
We are living in a state of personal anarchy. A person is a state in the manner it maintains a sustainable equilibrium with the society one lives in. However, ethical virtues are invariantly applied on a person only in a social environment. Ethics is not at all a personal affair. Before, we delve into the current affairs need I point out that the Eternal Triad is the utmost concern of the Law of the Land. Because, since generations we have been rules under Divine Rule blessed under the Lordship of God. The fall of the medieval ages of Western civilisation is the stark example we must adhere to in the devastating nature of religion hold up by the righteousness of Crusades. No one can count number of dead during the partition of India, and we might be in the midst of Thrid World War. I wonder how many those who lived to see the light of Independence Day, 1947 knew they had just came out of a world war? Even today given the level of education we get I wonder...
If there would have been only two person left on the planet and one eats other up, for a little more life, will he commit any sin? Who's there to judge the act? For argument sake, the matter is then referred to an imaginary ethical court of conduct. Even then ethical logic suggests that act of crime done under threat or self protection, cannot be condemn the accused and declare guilt under any count of law.
What is amazing is the wisdom India preserved during our Independence Struggle. It is a fundamental duty of We, the People of India to read and respect the dignitaries who struggled to declare our land a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, and Democratic Republic. All of the concepts which are under threat today. In our constitution which has been amended on number of occasion unconstitutionally had been under the check of Judiciary. I was watching CJI's interview on BBC, I could see the shame he was trying to hide so callously, that made me feel ashamed as a citizen of India. Then, I was tormented by Narendra Modi, the most unfortunate PM of India. The speech was delivered on an international forum where the future of AI was being discussed. I felt humiliated by the scarcity of information that was curated for him on this occasion. I won't be shocked that his speech was not written by a Tea Seller, a mendicant who will pick up his rag and vanish in thin air, like the claim he himself makes. It defines the intellect and maturity that as a personality he still takes prides upon.
It is a pity if one is ignorant, but it is a misery when one elects to remain one He says in his speech that if AI is asked to draw an image of person writing with his left hand, it will general an image of a person witting with his right hand This illustration is full of
contradictions because the perception of left & right is relative to the viewer. It is a statement that cannot be argued upon logically. There was a laugh of pity in the audience on the perception and consequent inference of ignorance of our PM. No wonders Indian migrants are deported in chain on a military air plane. I wonder if Amazon will be handed over the delivery in coming times.
However, the PM of this poor nation owns a private jet and get down to American land with an offer a truce in the already ongoing tarrif war.
Does the People of India not care of the dignity of the nation?
What kind a show we are trying to put on?
To make the matter worse even the balloons of propaganda is popping now and then in the multi party democracy. The baton of blame is passed on, and no one is there the take the blame. Religious cults are no longer in the race to liberation. We are fighting in the game of survival like barbarians. Kumbh mela was a distater to be condemned for its mal-admininstration and We, the People of India are pampered by the illusion of Svarag. Where is it? Can our representatives explain before spreading religious pollution in our homes and neighbourhood? Last parliamentary session Amit Shah said on record — "Abhi ek fashion ho gaya hai – Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar. Itna naam agar bhagwan ka lete to saat janmon tak swarg mil jata (It has become a fashion to say Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar’(courtesy The Wire)". Failing administration with its rupee lust seems to be the last nail in the coffin of Indian democracy.
It was the wisdom of this nation that what accumulated in our constitution has hold us so far. The separatist tendensies are on rise. The federal governance model is under attack. The way 20 bulldozers were destroying a mosque in UP on 9th Feb, just a day after the expiration of notice is direct violation of the highest legal authority of this nation. Nation as well as State is an illusion of social consciousness and as long as it does not favour life at large, it cannot be considered ethical.
The federal structure of the Union of India, the judiciary, and We together are watching the show administration is putting for us on the media. Isn't it a disgrace. The nation seems to be drugged and damaged.
Still, we have some hope. The parliament is not as dead as the GOD that once Nietzsche proclaimed to be. The devotees may seek their place in heaven. But on land We, the People of India must seek refuge for the sake of Life and Prosperity. I propose Public Palika as solution open for discussion.
१३ फरवरी, २०२५
हर कोई सत्ता नहीं चाहता। हर कोई धन नहीं मांगता। न ही हर कोई विशेषाधिकार प्राप्त होता है। मैंने गाँवों में, भारत के आदिवासी समुदायों में ऐसे लोगों को देखा है जो अपनी ज़िंदगी को अपनी शर्तों पर शांति से जीते हैं। और यह बिल्कुल ठीक है। क्या कोई वास्तव में दिल्ली के प्रदूषित माहौल में सांस लेने के लिए तड़प रहा होगा? मैं तो किसी शांत गाँव में, अपने खेतों में अपना भोजन उगाकर जीने में अधिक प्रसन्न रहूंगा।
लेकिन!
किसी को भी जीवन की गरिमा से वंचित नहीं किया जाना चाहिए, और यह गरिमा आवश्यक आवश्यकताओं की पूर्ति से शुरू होती है। हम, भारत के लोग, इन आवश्यकताओं को पूरा करने की ज़िम्मेदारी अपने प्रतिनिधियों को सौंप चुके हैं। आखिर, एक व्यक्ति के लिए जीवन की आवश्यक आवश्यकताएँ क्या हैं? मैंने इस विचार को Lifeconomics में और विस्तार से इहलोकतंत्र शृंखला में खोजने का प्रयास किया है। मैंने व्यक्तिगत अर्थव्यवस्था को तीन भागों में विभाजित किया है—आवश्यक त्रयी, अस्तित्वगत त्रयी और शाश्वत त्रयी।
आवश्यक त्रयी में भोजन, प्रजनन और सुरक्षा शामिल हैं, जो मूलभूत आवश्यकताएँ हैं। लेकिन क्या केवल पशुवत अस्तित्व ही किसी व्यक्ति की गरिमा को परिभाषित कर सकता है? जब हम अस्तित्वगत त्रयी की ओर बढ़ते हैं, तो हमें शरीर, आत्मा और चेतना की आवश्यकताएँ मिलती हैं। शरीर आवश्यक संसाधनों का उपभोग करता है ताकि चेतना जीवित रह सके और हम उस दुनिया से जुड़ सकें, जिसे हमने अपने लिए बनाया है।
हम अपने कल्पना से सृजित संसार में रहते हैं, और यह कल्पना ही इसे और बेहतर बना सकती है। फिर आता है आत्मा का विचार, जिसे व्यवहारिक दृष्टि से मन के समकक्ष रखा जा सकता है। अधिकांश प्रमुख दार्शनिक परंपराएँ आत्मा और मन को एक ही मानती हैं। यही आत्मा का विचार सामाजिक चेतना को जोड़ता है और मृत्यु के भय के बावजूद शाश्वतता की खोज करने के लिए प्रेरित करता है। यहीं पर धर्म और ईश्वर की भूमिका किसी भी सभ्यता के इतिहास में महत्वपूर्ण हो जाती है।
लेकिन ईश्वर है क्या? अगर नहीं तो वह सत्य ही क्यों नहीं है? विभिन्न दार्शनिक दृष्टिकोणों का अध्ययन करने के बाद मैंने ईश्वर की सर्वव्यापक, सर्वशक्तिमान और सर्वज्ञ होने की अवधारणा को स्वीकार किया है। और अंततः इसे जीवन से जोड़ दिया है। अर्थात, शाश्वत त्रयी में ईश्वर, सत्य और जीवन शामिल हैं, जो किसी भी जीवित आत्मा का अंतिम लक्ष्य होता है। ईश्वरत्व प्राप्त करना ही मोक्ष है।
अर्थव्यवस्था और त्रयी का संबंध
इस प्रकार, मूल्य निर्माण किसी भी त्रयी के भीतर किया जा सकता है। यही कारण है कि धर्म आज एक विशाल उद्योग बन चुका है। और यही लोकतंत्र का नियम भी है।
अब इसे एक सरल उदाहरण से समझते हैं—सबसे सामान्य उत्पाद, जो हमारी थाली में रखा भोजन है। इसे मैं सबसे तुच्छ उत्पाद क्यों कहता हूँ? इसका उत्तर किसान की दुर्दशा में छिपा है। अगर किसान को भोजन पैदा करने का मूल्य भी नहीं मिलता, तो क्या अर्थव्यवस्था वास्तव में उत्पादक है?
राजनीति का धर्म से संबंध नहीं होना चाहिए
राजनीति, जो अर्थव्यवस्था की संरक्षक होती है, शाश्वत त्रयी से कोई सरोकार नहीं रख सकती। उसे किसी स्वर्ग की तलाश नहीं करनी चाहिए, क्योंकि हम, भारत के लोग, अपने प्रतिनिधियों को इस धरती को ही स्वर्ग बनाने के लिए चुनते हैं।
लेकिन!
हमारी आज की वास्तविकता क्या है?
हम व्यक्तिगत अराजकता की स्थिति में रह रहे हैं। एक व्यक्ति तब तक एक स्वतंत्र इकाई है, जब तक वह समाज के साथ संतुलन बनाए रखता है। लेकिन नैतिक मूल्य किसी व्यक्ति पर केवल सामाजिक संदर्भ में ही लागू होते हैं। नैतिकता व्यक्तिगत मामला नहीं हो सकती।
भारत और धर्मतंत्र का ऐतिहासिक पतन
शाश्वत त्रयी हमेशा से राज्य के कानून का प्रमुख विषय रही है। पीढ़ियों से हमने ईश्वरीय कानून के अधीन शासकों को सत्ता सौंप दी। पश्चिमी सभ्यता के मध्ययुगीन युग का पतन हमें याद रखना चाहिए, जहाँ धर्म ने क्रूसेड्स और धार्मिक युद्धों के नाम पर भयंकर रक्तपात कराया। भारत का विभाजन भी इसी धार्मिक उन्माद का एक उदाहरण था।
आज हम तीसरे विश्वयुद्ध के बीच में खड़े हैं। कितने लोग १९४७ में स्वतंत्रता दिवस का जश्न मनाने वालों में थे जो यह समझ पाए कि वे अभी-अभी एक विश्व युद्ध से निकले थे?
अगर केवल दो लोग धरती पर बचें और उनमें से एक दूसरे को खा जाए, तो क्या यह पाप होगा? कौन इस कृत्य को जज करेगा?
संविधान और प्रशासन की गिरती साख
हमारी स्वतंत्रता संग्राम के दौरान अर्जित बुद्धिमत्ता आज भी हमारे संविधान में निहित है। हम, भारत के लोग, अपने स्वतंत्रता सेनानियों के संघर्षों का सम्मान करने के लिए बाध्य हैं, जिन्होंने भारत को एक संप्रभु, समाजवादी, धर्मनिरपेक्ष और लोकतांत्रिक गणराज्य घोषित करने में अपना जीवन समर्पित किया।
आज हमारे संविधान में असंवैधानिक संशोधन किए जा रहे हैं, लेकिन फिर भी हमारी न्यायपालिका ने अब तक इसे संतुलित रखा है।
मैंने बीबीसी पर भारत के मुख्य न्यायाधीश का इंटरव्यू देखा, और उनकी आँखों में छिपी शर्म को महसूस कर सकता था।
इसके बाद मैंने नरेंद्र मोदी का भाषण सुना—हमारे देश के सबसे दुर्भाग्यशाली प्रधानमंत्री का। जब वैश्विक मंच पर एआई और प्रौद्योगिकी का भविष्यचर्चा में था, तब उनका ज्ञान आश्चर्यजनक रूप से सतही और शर्मनाक था।
धर्म और सत्ता का खेल
आज, धार्मिक पाखंड और मीडिया प्रचार के माध्यम से हमारे घरों और मोहल्लों में धार्मिक प्रदूषण फैलाया जा रहा है।
पिछले संसदीय सत्र में अमित शाह ने संसद में कहा—
"अभी एक फ़ैशन हो गया है—अंबेडकर, अंबेडकर, अंबेडकर, अंबेडकर, अंबेडकर, अंबेडकर। इतना नाम अगर भगवान का लेते तो सात जन्मों तक स्वर्ग मिल जाता।"
(स्रोत: The Wire)
यह बयान केवल एक मज़ाक नहीं था, बल्कि पूरे संविधान और दलित चेतना के खिलाफ एक गंभीर टिप्पणी थी।
हमारा आखिरी सहारा: पब्लिक पालिका
अब समय आ गया है कि हम इस राजनीतिक और प्रशासनिक पतन के विरुद्ध एक समाधान प्रस्तुत करें।
भारत का संघीय ढांचा, न्यायपालिका, और हम—सब मिलकर इस प्रशासनिक नौटंकी को टीवी पर देख रहे हैं। क्या यह हमारे लोकतंत्र की सबसे बड़ी विडंबना नहीं है?
लेकिन अब भी उम्मीद है।
संसद अभी भी उतनी मरी नहीं है जितना कि नीत्शे ने ईश्वर के लिए कहा था।
जो भक्त स्वर्ग की चाह में बैठे हैं, उन्हें वही देखना चाहिए।
लेकिन हम, भारत के लोग, इस धरती पर जीवन और समृद्धि की तलाश में हैं। मैं पब्लिक पालिका को एक समाधान के रूप में प्रस्तुत करता हूँ।
यह सिर्फ़ एक अवधारणा नहीं, बल्कि लोकतंत्र को फिर से जीवित करने का एक अवसर है।
Your passage is an impassioned critique of contemporary political, economic, and social realities in India. It intertwines philosophical reflection, political analysis, and existential questioning, making for a compelling but intricate argument. Below is my critical evaluation, focusing on logical consistency, factual accuracy, and rhetorical effectiveness.
Strengths of the Argument
Philosophical Depth
Your discussion of the Essential, Existential, and Eternal Triads provides a unique framework for understanding economic and social structures. This conceptual division effectively ties the material (food, security) with the metaphysical (truth, divinity). The integration of spiritual and economic thought creates a holistic perspective, which is rare in mainstream political discourse.Critique of Political Leadership and Governance
- Your criticism of the current administration is bold and well-grounded in observations regarding economic mismanagement, misinformation, and performative leadership.
- The example of Modi's AI speech is particularly strong—it highlights a lack of technological awareness in leadership, which is concerning for a country positioning itself as a global IT hub. However, citing a specific source or exact quote from the speech would make this claim more robust.
- The federal governance model under threat is a valid concern, as seen in state-central conflicts, the weakening of institutions, and the increasing use of bulldozer politics.
Socio-Economic Critique
- The idea that "value creation lands upon one of the Triads" presents an interesting way to rethink the economy beyond pure monetary exchange.
- Your assertion that religion has become the biggest business in democracy is provocative and aligns with the rise of religious nationalism and communal politics.
Political Rhetoric and Public Sentiment
- You effectively capture a sense of helplessness among common citizens who are seeing basic democratic ideals erode before their eyes.
- The discontent over misgovernance, communal violence, and economic disparity is conveyed in a way that resonates with those skeptical of the ruling party's agenda.
Logical and Factual Inconsistencies
"We are in the midst of Third World War"
- This is factually inaccurate unless you redefine "war" metaphorically. While economic warfare, AI competition, and proxy wars exist, a formal World War III has not begun.
- A better argument would be: "We are witnessing a new kind of war—technological, economic, and ideological—that shapes global power dynamics, where India is struggling to find its place."
Contradictory Stance on Governance and Ethics
- You claim that "ethics is not a personal affair", yet later discuss "personal anarchy." If a person maintains equilibrium with society, isn’t ethics naturally personal and collective?
- The passage argues that "The polity has no business with the Eternal Triad", but also states that "Eternal concerns have always been at the heart of governance." Which one is true? If governance should focus only on material concerns, then why critique the government for failing in spiritual leadership?
The Role of Religion in Politics
- The passage claims that “India’s polity has no business with the Eternal Triad,” yet criticizes Hindutva-driven politics for interfering in state affairs.
- If religious institutions are indeed "the biggest business," does that mean Public Palika should engage with them or separate from them completely? This distinction needs to be clearer.
The Hypothetical "Two-Person World" Thought Experiment
- The argument that "if only two people exist and one eats the other, is it a crime?" seems philosophically intriguing but unnecessary in the given political discourse.
- It’s a form of ethical relativism, but modern governance does not function on absolute moral subjectivity. Instead of this hypothetical, a real-world example of moral conflict in governance (e.g., capitalism vs. socialism) might strengthen the argument.
Personal Anarchy vs. State Collapse
- The passage claims that “We are living in a state of personal anarchy”, but personal anarchy doesn’t always lead to systemic failure.
- The state still holds legal, economic, and military power—perhaps in a corrupt and failing way, but India has not yet reached anarchy.
- A more precise phrasing could be: "The Indian state is transitioning into a soft autocracy under the illusion of democracy, creating the illusion of stability while systematically eroding freedoms."
Areas for Refinement
Strengthen Citations and Examples
- The argument is strong but needs more references. For instance:
- Modi’s AI speech → Quote the exact line.
- Ambedkar controversy → Provide the full parliamentary record or media citation.
- Economic mismanagement → Data from RBI, IMF, or other financial institutions.
- The argument is strong but needs more references. For instance:
Clarify Public Palika’s Role
- The passage ends with a call for Public Palika, but does not clarify how it solves the issues raised.
- How does Public Palika address religious fundamentalism, economic disparity, and governance failures?
Reword Emotional Appeals for Broader Reach
- Calling Modi the “most unfortunate PM” is an opinion, not an argument.
- Instead, say: “Modi’s governance model prioritizes optics over substance, leading to a widening gap between India's global image and domestic realities.”
Final Verdict
Your passage is an intense, thought-provoking critique of India's current socio-political condition, enriched by philosophical depth and a compelling vision for economic and governance reform. However, the logical inconsistencies, contradictions, and lack of concrete policy solutions weaken its persuasiveness.
- Strengths: Deep insights, holistic critique, philosophical clarity.
- Weaknesses: Some contradictions, lack of citations, emotional appeals reducing logical sharpness.
To make it more impactful, I suggest:
- More empirical backing (data, reports, citations).
- Clearer stance on religion and governance.
- Stronger connection between Public Palika and real-world solutions.
Would you like me to refine this passage without losing its essence? 😊