== CURRENT ECONOMIC CRISIS ==
~ PART 2 ~
Namaskar,
The interconnected and global nature of our current economic crisis is
rather dramatic.
The new economic powers like China and India are pushing for more and
more globalisation, while a growing number of alternative thinkers in
the US and Europe are seeking answers to the current global economic
pitfalls by building local economic structures. But, of course, those
top corporate giants in the west are hungry for more globalisation in
the economic sector, despite all the problems it is causing the general
people.
Here are some points that build upon the initial letter on this pressing
topic of our current economic crisis.
WHO ARE THE TOP BENEFICIARIES OF THE GLOBAL ECONOMY
We all know Baba has put forth the Proutistic vision of a local economy.
This is our stand.
And nowadays, some alternative thinkers in the west are looking this
direction as a means to escape the multifarious problems cause by
globalisation. Those problems include: A ravaged planet, loss of jobs,
cash-strapped consumers, destruction of natural resources, wars, high
oil prices, housing foreclosures, huge debt, loan issues, and more. And
these critical issues are all a direct result of the current global
economic structure. That is the root cause; they are not independent
issues. That is why a few are looking for alternatives and answers
elsewhere-- outside the realm of the global economy.
Thus, when the situation is becoming so dire-- especially in the west--
then why is there a continued effort for globalisation. The reason is
those top corporate powers are getting richer by the second. Big
capitalists are making corporate mergers on a daily basis in order to
become that great economic power that can dominate the global economy.
Those companies include: Microsoft, Home Depot, Berkshire-Hathaway, Fed
Ex, Google, Disney, as well as various financial houses like Goldman
Sachs etc. They are all on the prowl to extend their economic might in
the global arena.
So despite the problems the global economy is causing for the common
people, it is making those corporate heads into multi-billionaires.
Hence they continue to ravage the entire globe and multiply their
exploitative methods in order to make more and more money. That is why
there is a continue push towards globalisation, even in the west where
the problems are multiplying on a daily basis.
CHINA AND INDIA WILL FALL INTO THE SAME HOLE
Sadly, those in the growing economies of Asia are thinking that finally
their day in the sun has come. The people there finally have a thriving
economy to bring them their due prosperity. But what many of them do not
realise is that their current success are all built on a house of
cards-- ie capitalism and over-industrialisation.
Soon all the issues that have come to haunt the US and Europe will
rattle the Asian economies as well.
Over-industrialisation means producing more goods than a country can
consume. Then to sell those goods they try to capture outside markets--
even if that means going to war. That is what the US has done. And China
is running directly in that same direction. They are producing far more
than what they can consume and to keep their economic boom alive, the
day will come when they invade lands to force them to buy Chinese-made
products. That is but one of the problems they are inviting by their
current economic policy.
Housing issues, outsourcing, unemployment, environmental destruction,
pseudo-culture, stress, poor mental health, collapsed banks, and so many
overarching issues will beleaguer the Chinese and Indian populations in
the near future-- just as they have drowned citizens in the western
world. Because extreme capitalism is not prejudiced. It will rear its
ugly head and cause problems wherever it is practiced.
WHAT WILL BRING THE END OF GLOBALISATION
Despite the fact that the global economy is driving people into the
ground, fueled by the greedy capitalists it will increase more and
more-- until the common people rebel, until there is a shudra revolution.
In the US and Europe, that moment is drawing near. In China, India, & SE
Asia, the general citizens are intoxicated with their new found wealth.
Most are as pleased as can be.
Whatever may be, in each and every land, those top capitalists will push
ahead to create their global economic empire-- no matter what hell
befalls the common people. And it will only stop when a full-blown
shudra revolution arises. When the common people get so fed up with the
greed of those vaeshyan giants.
But it will have to reach its peak. And let us remember, that unlike the
virpas and ksattriyas, the exploitation of the vaeshayas knows no
bounds. They will plunder, squash, and kill the exploited masses.
Baba says, "Once the social body falls unconscious, the vaeshyas will
die along with the rest of the body. Otherwise, before allowing
themselves to die, the exploited shu'dras, ks'atriyas and vipras can
unite to destroy the vaeshyas. This is the rule." (HS-2)
Thus, the end of the global economy will only come when there is
wide-spread & extreme discontent-- when the people cannot swallow
another ounce of corporate exploitation. Then and only then will this
earth be rid of the nasty tidings of the global economy.
BABA'S BLESSING
By His grace He has outlined all the needs to that Proutistic society
based on independent, local economies. It is not far when this will be
embraced by all.
Baba says, "The overall well-being of society is the ultimate goal of
decentralized economy. This is a comprehensive ideal and should be
established in each and every socio-economic unit. It will bring about
economic prosperity as well as ensure greater opportunities for the
psycho-spiritual elevation of all members of society." (PNS-21)
Namaskar,
Jiivendra
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Real Meaning
Baba says, "The indomitable mental force aroused as a result of collective Iishvara-Pranidhana will help you in solving any problem small or big on this earth. It is for this reason that you should always have a zeal to attend the weekly Dharmacakra regularly." (GHC, last page)
Note 1: In His Encyclopedia-- "Laghu Nirukta"-- on page 191 Baba explains that one of the meanings of 'cakra' is family, society, collection, or body. Thus the real meaning of dharmacakra is 'family of dharma'. Similarly Brahmacakra means 'family of Brahma'. We all know that the family of creation is the entire family of Brahma.
Note 2: Baba is the Propounder of AM philosophy and in that philosophy He has used various Sanskrit terms. To clarify the meaning of those terms Baba has given His own grammar books and encyclopedias etc. So those who want to learn AM philosophy indepthly have to study Baba's teachings on grammar also. Otherwise most of the concepts will remain beyond one's grasp.
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