‘INDIA’- IS IT IS AN ILLNESS? The name India used to be the name of a country but now it is the name of a mental Illness of false patriotism. The mental illness is caused by religious fanaticism. The religious fanaticism was there from the beginning of the religion itself. When religion influence, invade and control politics, the country becomes a religious oligarchy- a government controlled by a rich few. The religious oligarchy will be there as long as male domination lasts. So; it is very essential that women need to come out of chains and caves of slavery, unite, gain power and control of the government. Men need religion to stay in power, so we need to eliminate religion from our life for the smooth peaceful survival of all, all human beings and living things and our environment. Remember what Gandhiji said-even if all the people of a country believe in one religion, still the country don’t need a religion- religion should be only an inner attitude of an individual, the individual should not impose his religion on others. When the individual becomes a part of the corporate religion and the individual being a citizen, the problems begins. So; what is the definition or concept of a Country & Citizen? The criteria are very important. A country must be free & independent, it should not be under the control of any isms or power within or foreign. A citizen is an individual who lives in that country. The land east of Indus river was known as Hindustan. The word is of Persian origin and means the area beyond Indus river. And it is not Hindu- stan; the land of Hindus as the norther Indian fanatics claim. The word itself is foreign & the people who claim India as Hindu country came from Persian regions and so is foreign. So; if any of the present dwellers of India has to leave- they should be leaving first along with their mental illness of regarding India as a Hindu country. The false patriotism they exhibit is to divert our attention from facts. If they cannot compromise and live peacefully with the rest of the people in India, they must leave & go back to Persia. The false patriotism they are spreading is a deadly danger to Democracy where people live free respecting the equality of all. Until recently, Hinduism was never the name of a single religion. The religion of the north Indian Brahmins is temple religion, a religion designed by male priests. Their religion is based on rituals, poojas, Vedas & the laws of Manu. It is not democratic and is a threat to Indian Constitution & Democracy. India used to be the land where several religions and thoughts originated. All were part of Hinduism. What they call it Hinduism now -the temple worship- was just a part of Hinduism. History itself may look like useless information but it is a wonderful tool to learn how to eliminate mistakes, foolishness & cruelty of the past. What is happening in India & USA is a rebirth of the primary factors that enabled Nazism. A Democratic country should not discriminate anyone based on their religion, race [ race is a foolish concept] pigment of the skin etc. religion is always a danger to Democracy, we see even the Ahimsa Buddhists chased out their fellow country humans from Myanmar. Remember! Even now the ‘Hindus’ proudly present Swami Vivekananda as the ambassador of Hinduism. He stated in his famous Chicago speech- my country welcomes all religions of the world. This new bill is a deceiver, it silently discriminates on the basis of religion. It is foolish to jump into the wagon of these racists, sad to see many Christians support it under the foolish irrational notion, Oh! We are ok!. NO, you are not safe, first they eliminate the Muslims, then you are next. A Democratic country should never adopt any particular religion as a requirement for citizenship; a country which is attached to a religion is theocracy which in fact a theo- crazy- a government of few mad men. Religion itself was created by lunatics & when religion controls a Nation it is Fascism. What we see in India & USA is the Fascism of the so-called upper class. Fascism is a silent killer; it won’t show its real face and fangs until it gains power. The majority usually ignore the growth of fascism, the silence of the majority is a danger in itself. Whenever & where ever the majority was silent, fascism gained it full monstrous power. All humans are entitled for Justice, a state where all are regarded as equal and won’t control others what to eat and what to believe. No one own any land; we all are just visitors. The imaginary lines of territory are meaning less to a humanitarian who respect & regard others. So; don’t make Laws & Walls to separate & discriminate human beings. Yes! We are in darkness, the so-called leaders are driving us deep into the darkness, they are taking away our little hand lamps of Hope. Be awake, shout loud, we should not perish, Life is full of Joy, vigor and Hope. Don’t let these fascists destroy the glory of Life, unite, hold hands together & fight the Fascists. This bill is a Monster which will rip us apart and make us weak, then they will make India a Hindu country. Thanks to Jose Kadapuram for this timely article and standing for Justice. And that is what every writer should stand for- be truthful, be a champion of the weak, the poor. Above all fight for Justice. [ Bishop Koorilos is my Cousin]- andrew * Swami Vivekananda/Quotes:- Arise,awake and donot stop until the goal is reached. Condemn none: if you can stretch out a helping hand, do so. If you cannot, fold your hands, bless your brothers, and let them go their own way. The world is the great gymnasium where we come to make ourselves strong. All the powers in the universe are already ours. It is we who have put our hands before our eyes and cry that it is dark. Truth can be stated in a thousand different ways, yet each one can be true. All differences in this world are of degree, and not of kind, because oneness is the secret of everything.