Images are noteworthy. Swastika, the Nazi symbol of
authority, has, since ages, been considered auspicious
in Hindu religion. It is a sign of good luck, good
fortune. Swastika cannot be respected by both the
orthodox Jew and the Zionist. Swastika is considered a
sign of intense hatred by Jewish people in Europe, US
and other places in the world. Swastika will continued
to be used by people of the Hindu religion; and by the
right wing extremists.
Savitri Devi, mentioned earlier, had depicted Hitler as
‘a sacrifice for humanity’ that would lead to ‘the end
of the worst World Age, the Kali Yuga,’ which she
believed was induced by the Jews, whom she saw as ‘the
powers of the evil.’ (Kerala Academic Library Network,
India). Hindu astronomer - sage Aryabhata (AD 476 AD -
550) is quoted as stating that the period of Kali Yuga
started in 3102 BC.
Interestingly, Hindu pundits have been claiming
association of the end of Kali Yuga ‘in the near
future,’ with the seals of the ancient civilisation of
Mohenjodaro, a place located not in India, but in
Pakistan.
Interestingly, Hindu pundits have been claiming
association of the end of Kali Yuga ‘in the near
future,’ with the seals of the ancient civilisation of
Mohenjodaro, a place located not in India, but in
Pakistan.
India is trying to recreate its image; Israel has its
own impression on the minds of many. Strange as it would
seem, during her seventy - year long reign, Queen
Elizabeth II (1952 - 2022) never visited Israel in spite
of invitations from the highest level. No proper
explanation has been given for this astute avoidance,
till one engages a Kabbalist or an esoteric, which is
not the subject of this paper.
Nobody would say for sure that Narendra Modi is not
interested in the esoteric aspect of Hinduism, just like
the Indian President Droupadi Murmu who has a conscious
association with the Brahma Kumaris. Members of this
movement have strong belief in the cycle of time,
including Kali Yuga. Interestingly, the ideology of
Brahma Kumaris originated in the 1930s from a place not
too far from Mohenjodaro, mentioned earlier.
The adulation of the Nazi mindset in India is being
carefully noted in Israel. Case in point also being
Hitler’s autobiography ‘Mein Kamphf’ which has been
reprinted in India “at least twice a year, to meet the
growing demand.” Analysts have also cited ‘mutual
influence’ of India and the Nazis ‘on one another.’
For instance, they note that Gandhi had ‘corresponded
with the Fuhrer,’ adding that in their view, the book
has more likely “influenced some of the fascist
organisations operating in India.” (The Telegraph, 20
April 2009. Also see Israeli publication, Haaretz, 14
Dec 2017).
The belief that they are ‘the chosen people of God,’
gives Jewish people the confidence of superiority over
other peoples and other nations. Their scholars have
highlighted that Jesus was Jewish. They have been
holding the belief that Christianity developed as a
deviant sect originating from Judaism.
The Jewish scholars exhibited this tendency of
superiority in Arabia even during the time of the Holy
Prophet of Islam. Jews looked down upon the Arabs, then.
It is a paradox of history that Jews were granted a
place of respect by Umar bin Khattab; in Muslim Spain,
and by the Ottomans. Above all, Holy Prophet Muhammad
(PBUH) himself gave them their due rights under the
Charter of Medina. Showing affinity, the Jews and
Christians have been mentioned in Islamic literature as
‘people of the book.’ (‘People of the Book’, Craig
Considine, Hurst, 2021).
To presume that Israel would psychologically consider
the people of the Hindu religion in India, as their
equals, would tantamount to naivety. Bulldozer is a
powerful machine used to move the earth. In Palestine,
bulldozer is used to demolish houses of the Palestinian
people by some Jewish settlers.
Emulating Israel, Hindu fascists started to do the same
in India. Bulldozer has been used to demolish houses of
the Muslims and their holy places of worship by the RSS.
India is closely watching the Palestinian genocide in
Gaza. The RSS would like to repeat this against the
Muslims in India and in Indian occupied Kashmir, with
more vigour. Israel is small but it would like to grow
big. India is big and would like to grow by amalgamating
its neighbours. Whether Israel and India would be able
to realize their dreams, is a bigger question.
As the world slowly heads in the direction of
theological fascism, contours of conventional religions
seem to be attracting more attention.
Not only conventional religions, also the ‘irreligions’
and their unconventional beliefs, that are attracting
the attention of many. Points highlighted in this
writeup need to be looked at also from this perspective.
This carries implications for India’s relations with
Israel.
Muslim mystics from Ibn Arabi to Jalaluddin Rumi,
Bahauddin Naqshband to Nizamuddin Auliya, and
Sultan-ul-Arifeen Sultan Bahoo to Shah Jalal, and some
even today, have focused on the future. Just to
emphasise, Ali bin Abu Talib, son in law of Holy Prophet
Muhammad (PBUH) and the fourth caliph of Islam, has been
quoted as stating:
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