== MYTH ABOUT DEMOCRACY & PROUT'S SOLUTION==
Namaskar,
Nowadays, in most countries of the world, people hold high hopes that
the next democratic election will set things right-- alleviating
economic distress and political confusion. Time and again people get
duped into this false belief that democracy is great. Mostly because
they think that the victory of their candidate or party leader will end
today's misery.
Nowhere, it seems, is this myth more prevalent than in the US with its
upcoming presidential election. The economy is awful; the political
policies are creating untold harm; yet people continue to live in false
paradise by thinking that the answer lies in the next election and the
victory of their chosen candidate.
But neither will this US election, nor any other election within the
realm of political democracy, bring an ounce of relief to the people's
woes. Because today's democracy (i.e. political democracy)-- and its
inherent flaw of economic centralisation-- means the rich get richer and
the people get poorer. Plus democracy brings on so many other ills.
The needed change to solve all this lies not in the capitalist or
communist approach of political democracy, but in Prout's way of
economic democracy. Only economic democracy can lead the humanity in the
proper direction.
DEMOCRACY IS EVERYWHERE THESE DAYS
As we see, these days democracy-- in one form of another-- exists in
most of the world's nations. And the mere mention of the term
'democracy' brings a smile onto people's faces. They think it is great,
especially so in the US where constant booming by the capitalists has
totally sold the population on democracy.
Baba says, "In all countries where democracy is in vogue today, people
have been deceived into believing that there is no better system than
political democracy." (PNS-21)
Thus the myth and false hope about democracy is just about everywhere,
yet it is reaching its soaring peak in the US as people sit with baited
breath waiting for their chosen candidate (i.e. Obama or McCain) to come
onto the scene. That said, democracy is quite prevalent now on this earth.
Specifically, as Baba tells us, democracy (i.e. political democracy) has
two distinct branches: liberal democracy where capitalists have all the
money like in the US, and socialist democracy where the state has all
the money like in China. And one or another nation follows one of these
two pathways.
Baba says, "Liberal democracy has been established in such countries as
the USA, Great Britain, France and Canada, while in China, Vietnam and
Eastern Europe socialist democracy is the dominant system." (PE)
So democracy is all over and only spreading. Tragically, the gullible
people gleefully embrace it, thinking that it is great, not knowing that
democracy will bring their demise.
THE PITFALL OF DEMOCRACY
With their tall talks of freedom, their silly policy that all (even
fools) can vote, and so many other neat sounding proclamations,
democracy promotes itself as being the grand solution. Yet, democracy
means economic centralisation and political centralisation captured
by capitalist sponsored puppets-- both of which spell disaster for the people.
Baba says, "In all the democratic counties of the world, economic power
is concentrated in the hands of a few individuals and groups. In liberal
democracies economic power is controlled by a handful of capitalists,
while in socialist countries economic power is concentrated in a small
group of party leaders. In each case a handful of people – the number
can be easily counted on one’s fingertips – manipulate the economic
welfare of the entire society." (PE)
From an economic perspective, democracy consolidates the wealth, ruins
the purchasing capacity of the people, turns most people into mere tools
for the ruling capitalists, and ultimately causes a world-wide financial
depression.
And from the political side, democracy is equally harmful.
Baba says, "Today in most democracies, people of dubious character and
those with vested interests are elected to power. Even bandits and
murderers stand for election and form the government." (PNS-21)
Thus from both an economic and political perspective democracy is a
mess, yet people all over, especially in election years, embrace the
myth that democracy is the ideal solution.
Baba says, "Political democracy has become a great hoax for the people
of the world. It promises the advent of an era of peace, prosperity and
equality, but in reality it creates criminals, encourages exploitation
and throws common people into an abyss of sorrow and suffering." (PE)
Right now, the US presidential candidates are promising all of the
above-- "an era of peace, prosperity and equality"-- yet the people will
not taste one ounce of these things once any candidate is elected. That
will never happen. Because capitalists, political scammers, and special
interest groups have the whole affair skewed in their favour. And those
manipulators, including the candidates themselves, hide behind the
facade of democracy.
So it is our duty to break down the aura of democracy and lead the
people into a new era of economic and political justice by raising their
social consciousness. The current democratic structures will only lead
the people deeper into hell. Even then, people foolishly dream that the
next democratic election will bring all the solutions. That is the
prevalent myth of the day.
WHY PROUT'S APPROACH IS BETTER
Baba says, "Political democracy cannot fulfil the hopes and aspiration
of people or provide the basis for constructing a strong and healthy
human society. The only way to achieve this is to establish economic
democracy." (PNS-21)
The question then is why our Proutistic vision of economic democracy is
so much better. Here are some points all of which come directly from
Baba's stated discourse:
1. In Prout's approach of economic decentralisation, the economic power
lies with the people. That means job stability, increased purchasing
capacity, and so many other financial benefits for the general citizens
because the money is not being hoarded by a few capitalists.
2. Prout also advances the guarantee of minimum requirements to all.
Democratic capitalism never preaches this and certainly cannot fulfill
it as the only goal is to make more and more money at the expense of the
common people.
3. Prout puts political power in the hands of moral leaders how watch
for the welfare of the people, while democracy gives rise to political
leaders who are but stooges of capitalism and suck the blood of the people.
4. Prout also advances the idea of a local economy where resources stay
within that region and get manufactured there as well bringing in money
to the local people, as opposed to those same resources getting dragged
to other places so big capitalists can earn money from other those very
raw materials.
5. Prout is sensitive to the earth's ecological and environmental
balance as each and every samaj gets developed in a sustainable manner
that takes into consideration the well-being of animals, plants, and
inanimate resources, whereas today's democracy allows all those
corporate giants to wreak havoc on this earth in every way imaginable so
that they can make a bigger profit.
6. Finally, Prout ensures that every citizen gets ample opportunity for
psychic and spiritual pursuits.
For more information about Prout's view of economic democracy review the
section, 'Requirements for Economic Democracy' from Baba's discourse
"Economic Democracy" of June 1986, Kolkata.
BABA'S BLESSING
By Baba's grace, the very practical methods of Prout will soon be
implemented bringing economic justice, political dignity, and social
equality to each and every land.
Baba says, "Prout's slogan is: 'To end exploitation we demand economic
democracy, not political democracy'." (PNS-21)
Namaskar,
Karma Karma
Note 1: CAPITALIST MONEY POURING INTO US DEMOCRATIC CONVENTIONS
As we speak, greedy capitalists are pouring hundreds of millions of
dollars into the US political conventions-- the Democratic convention in
Denver as well as the Republican convention in Minneapolis-St Paul. All
because such capitalists are anxious to perpetuate the current era of
exploitation under the mask of democracy. Such corporations and
capitalists have a huge interest in this, and it is for this reason that
they are giving truck loads of cash in support of these conventions, not
because they want to cure the ills of the people. So none should think
that those corporations are being so generous in giving aways millions,
because they are only doing so in order to bankroll billions within the
favoured system of exploitation known as democracy.
Note 2: MORE OF BABA'S TEACHINGS ON THIS TOPIC
In His below teachings from His discourse, 'Economic Democracy', Baba
perfectly point out the ills of today's democracy and also shows how
Prout alone has the answer and solution for the humanity. Anyone
interested in this topic should read Baba's entire discourse.
Baba says, "Political democracy has...snatched away the right of
economic equality. Consequently, there is gross economic disparity
between the rich and the poor, immense inequality in people’s purchasing
capacity, unemployment, chronic food shortages, poverty and insecurity
in society."
Baba says, "The prerequisites for the success of democracy are morality,
education and socio-economico-political consciousness. Leaders
especially must be people of high moral character, otherwise the welfare
of society will be jeopardized. But today in most democracies, people of
dubious character and those with vested interests are elected to power.
Even bandits and murderers stand for election and form the government."
Baba says, "The farce of democracy has been likened to a puppet show
where a handful of power hungry politicians pull the strings from behind
the scene. In liberal democracies, capitalists manipulate the mass media
such as the radio, television and newspapers, while in socialist
democracies the bureaucrats lead the country to the brink of
destruction. In both forms of democracy, there is little scope for
honest, competent leaders to emerge in society, and virtually no
possibility for the economic liberation of the people."
Baba says, "In economic democracy, economic and political power are
bifurcated. That is, PROUT advocates political centralization and
economic decentralization. Political power is vested with the moralists,
but economic power is vested with the local people. The principal goal
of the administration is to remove all the impediments and obstacles
which prevent the economic needs of the people being met. The universal
aim of economic democracy is to guarantee the minimum requirements of
life to all members of society."
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Good Teaching
Baba says, "Those who wrongly worship Parama Purus'a in the form of
clay, iron, or other material substances, are ultimately transformed in
Prakrtiliina*. And those who run around externally in hopes of finding
Parama Purusa outside, they also be come Prakrtiliina." (15 May 1982,
Hindi Section)
Note: Those who are searching Baba in one or another holy land, they
should be especially careful about this above teaching.
*Prakrtiliina= This is one type of microvita which is under punishment
of reaping of reaping its own negative samskaras.
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