The Buddha was against violence. But he was also in favour of justice and where justice required he permitted the … More
Tag: Violence
On Watching The Bengal Files: A “Complex Truth”
Watching Bengal Files reminded me of an old debate topic: “Truth is Complex.” The film doesn’t just depict communal carnage; it forces us to confront the deeper, persistent reality of violence. From history’s atrocities to the everyday sharp word or dismissive gesture, violence is not an exception—it is the undercurrent of human life. As Krishnamurti said, even separating ourselves by religion or nationality is a subtle form of violence. The movie, in its raw way, pushes us to ask: can truth ever be simple?
Lighten Up, Marx
Marx took the world far more seriously than is warranted. That is why he wrote in the Communist Manifesto, “Violence … More
J. Krishnamurti on Violence and Wars
Is man forever condemned to live in conflict, in wars? Or is there a way out of all this? Certainly … More