The Lost World Leadership

Muslim Murasu, May 2011

Both Hindus and Buddhists believe in karma and rebirth. They do not harbor intense commercial inclinations or unbridled profit orientation. Americans believe in market economy. In 1970s a study was instituted to analyze Japan’s rise that concerned the western countries. Economic development, commercial dominance and technology were in focus. Till 1750, Europe was a group of poor countries. Asia commanded two third of global production and India commanded one fourth of global production. Europe was shocked by the study results. Till 14th century India was the leading producer in the world. In 15th century, China pipped India and took the first position. In 1600 India regained the top position. Till 1820 India was ahead of all European countries including England. India’s growth was stupendous. In 1820 India’s share of world GDP was 18%. It came down to just 2.5% in 1900. Indian civilization crashed within a century.
We have to be taught about ourselves. India was looted till 1940 and afterward India was looted by socialist system. Globalized unbridled economic loot started from 1990. Two thirds of the wealth looted from India was after globalization of 1990. Tax rate was 97.5%. People started to take the money outside. Till now Indian money continues to go to foreign shores. Corruption, bribery, crime and hoarding reached a peak. 300 billion dollar, 15 lakh crore rupees, went abroad. Efforts to bring them back failed. Black money found safe havens in western countries. Western country do not practice saving. Innocent young girls are giving birth to babies. Many do not know their father. 51% of the families are single-parent families. Parent does not feel any responsibility; immoral and illegal abortions. Between 1976 and 2009, America imported goods to the extent of 8.5 trillion dollar more than its exports. That increased its debt. America is borrowing at a rate of 12000 crores everyday. Asia offered its funds. Of the world’s total savings, Asia accounts for 75%. America completely hogs this. America survives on the savings from Asian countries. Its economy is in very poor condition.
Today the nation is in need of a spiritually strong leadership. Clean leadership will attract clean people.
S.Gurumurth’s speech in two-day seminar titled ‘Transparency and Accountability in Governance – International experience’ contains lot of historical facts. Event organizer Vivekananda International Foundation, and Astha television that telecast this program deserve due appreciation.
It is frustrating to see nation’s wealth and economy being looted without any limits by western countries. Magazines, TV channels, institutions and lifestyles that infuse western thoughts and ideas should be rejected. Those who work and serve in India after completing their education should be honored. Bureaucrats, ministers and politicians shall cancel foreign visits at least for six months. Those seeking relationship with India are most welcome to come to Delhi and enjoy intimacy. Video conferencing will be beneficial. This is the first step to curb foreign yearnings and servility.
It is a cruel mentality to divide and differentiate Indians based on their religion. First and foremost, intellectuals should learn and practice to believe fellow citizens. India and Indian people are not two different things. This is the way to rise again.