{"id":51773,"date":"2024-10-20T10:34:45","date_gmt":"2024-10-20T05:04:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wdfuniversity.org\/?p=51773"},"modified":"2024-12-15T08:32:23","modified_gmt":"2024-12-15T03:02:23","slug":"philosophies-that-fragmented-civilization-analyzing-ahimsa-friendship-and-democracy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wdfuniverse.org\/wordpress\/philosophies-that-fragmented-civilization-analyzing-ahimsa-friendship-and-democracy\/","title":{"rendered":"Philosophies That Fragmented Civilization: Analyzing Ahimsa, Friendship, and  Democracy"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"paragraph\" style=\"vertical-align: baseline;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: blue;\">Philosophies That Fragmented Civilization: Analyzing Ahimsa, Friendship, and Democracy<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>&#8220;The philosophies that advocate for peace and democracy have inadvertently contributed to the fragmentation of countries. Take Persia, the once unified greater India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Lanka, the UK, and other regions.&#8221; Prof. Dr. H. O. Srivastava, President and CEO says.<\/h3>\n<p><b style=\"color: red;\">From the following select box, choose the language of your preference:<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"google_translate_element\"><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\nfunction googleTranslateElementInit() {<span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span>\n  new google.translate.TranslateElement({pageLanguage: 'en'}, 'google_translate_element');\n}\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/translate.google.com\/translate_a\/element.js?cb=googleTranslateElementInit\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/translate.google.com\/translate_a\/element.js?cb=googleTranslateElementInit\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div style=\"height: 1400px; line-height: 2em; overflow: scroll; padding: 5px; background-color: #fcfadd; color: #714d03; border: 4px double #DEBB07;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Blog post from Prof. H. 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Srivastava<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"825\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/wdfuniverse.org\/wordpress\/best-courses-for-life-long-learning\/hos-iete-2000\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wdfuniverse.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/hos-iete-2000-scaled.jpeg?fit=1670%2C2560&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1670,2560\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1488810256&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"hos iete 2000\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wdfuniverse.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/hos-iete-2000-scaled.jpeg?fit=640%2C981&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-825 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wdfuniversity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/hos-iete-2000-196x300.jpeg?resize=196%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"196\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wdfuniverse.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/hos-iete-2000-scaled.jpeg?resize=196%2C300&amp;ssl=1 196w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wdfuniverse.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/hos-iete-2000-scaled.jpeg?resize=668%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 668w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wdfuniverse.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/hos-iete-2000-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C1177&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wdfuniverse.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/hos-iete-2000-scaled.jpeg?resize=1002%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1002w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wdfuniverse.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/hos-iete-2000-scaled.jpeg?resize=1336%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1336w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wdfuniverse.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/hos-iete-2000-scaled.jpeg?resize=600%2C920&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wdfuniverse.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/hos-iete-2000-scaled.jpeg?w=1670&amp;ssl=1 1670w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wdfuniverse.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/hos-iete-2000-scaled.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 196px) 100vw, 196px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sirhariomsrivastava.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prof. Dr. Sir H. O. Srivastava<\/a>, IBS, K. St. J<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>M.Sc. M.Phil, Ph. D. (Info Sys.), Ph. D. (Chemistry), D. Lit. (Management)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Philosophies That Fragmented Civilization: Analyzing Ahimsa, Friendship, and Democracy<\/strong><br \/>\nThe timeless teachings of luminaries like Gautam Buddha, M.K. Gandhi, and Abraham Lincoln have had profound impacts on civilization. Their philosophies emphasize nonviolence, love, and democracy, yet the unintended consequences have arguably led to significant societal fragmentation.<br \/>\n&#8220;Kill not, but have regard for life.&#8221; \u2013 Gautam Buddha<br \/>\n&#8220;If I am a follower of Ahimsa, I must love my enemy.&#8221; \u2013 M.K. Gandhi<br \/>\n&#8220;I destroy my enemies when I make them my friends.&#8221; \u2013 Abraham Lincoln<br \/>\n&#8220;Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, and for the people.&#8221; \u2013 Abraham Lincoln<br \/>\nAt first glance, these maxims appear to guide humanity toward compassion, love, and governance by the people. However, a deeper dive reveals a complex web of outcomes, affecting societies worldwide.<br \/>\nThe Fragmentation of Nations:<br \/>\nThe philosophies that advocate for peace and democracy have inadvertently contributed to the fragmentation of countries. Take Persia, the once unified greater India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Lanka, the UK, and other regions. Migration patterns driven by ulterior motives, leading to citizenship, population dominance, and governance capture, have altered the socio-political landscapes drastically. The result is the erosion of original native cultures and identities.<br \/>\nDemocracy: The Foundation of Modern Ills?<br \/>\nToday, democracy is at a crossroads. Despite its noble intent, the reality paints a grim picture. The majority in many countries are illiterate, lumpen, unprincipled and criminal elements who are entitled to vote and even become politicians, administrators, and members of the judiciary. This has led to a compromised democratic process, where the governance does not always reflect the true will of a well-informed populace.<br \/>\nA Call for Re-examination:<br \/>\nAs we navigate this global crossroads, it&#8217;s imperative to re-examine these philosophies. While they have guided humanity through turbulent times, their interpretations and implementations need reassessment. Only through critical analysis and adaptation can we forge a path that preserves the essence of these teachings while mitigating their detrimental consequences.<br \/>\nShould world leaders emulate the approaches of Yogi Adityanath and Benjamin Netanyahu?<br \/>\nTo be continued&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The philosophies that advocate for peace and democracy have inadvertently contributed to the fragmentation of countries. 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