Dear Editor.
Many persons are bewildered and dismayed by Swami Aksharananda donning the political garment through his recent letters, (five, I think), in the Stabroek News letter columns, especially his not so veiled political slant.
It was thought that he had redeemed himself somewhat in his fourth letter by urging “all parties to unconditionally accept the final results declared by Gecom,” and for Mr Ramotar to concede defeat and embrace Mr Granger in the “spirit of our ancestors.” But lo and behold, he did a volte-face a mere two days later claiming that “credible information has been provided by the PPP” (sic), which has now “cast a shadow of doubt over the process.”
He has conveniently chosen to accept the PPP’s position as “credible”, and in doing so has disdainfully dismissed the claims of the other parties and the findings of Gecom, as not being credible. Did he seek an explanation from the other parties?
A story has three sides: (1) my side, (2) your side, and (3) the truth.
It would appear that someone has seriously spoken to the Swami. How can one explain his about turn?
There is overwhelming evidence of the many wrongs committed by the Jagdeo and Ramotar administations. “Wa you a see daytime, you na want lamp fu see night time.”
Swami Aksharananda writes: “The new government will need the support and goodwill of the entire population … and should not want to begin its administration with nearly 50% of the electorate harbouring doubts …”
Donald Ramotar, with a minority Government of 49% ruled over this entire nation as if he had the majority mandate. The Swami now calls for “goodwill.” Where was the previous government’s goodwill?
Swami Aksharananda’s position conflicts with Hindu history and Scriptures. The Gita says that God is deeply interested in the welfare of people, and in the protection of virtues and the removal of unrighteousness.
The establishment of Right-eousness (Dharma), however, is a cooperative effort between God and man.
That is why the Lord tells Arjuna that man is an instrument in His hands; man must work for the fulfilment of God’s purpose upon earth.
Man must be the instrument of change.
Anyone who does not take a principled stand in life is bound to be affected by contradictions.
It is not that a Swami must not have a ‘life’. On the contrary, a Swami’s views carry much weight in other parts of the world. But he should be objective and balanced in his judgment.
The Scripture declares: “Sayta Meva Jayate – Truth ultimately triumphs.”
Yours faithfully,
Satyajit Prakash`
