The Irony of the Dome

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The Dome of Rock in Jerusalem has endured for nearly a millennium and half. Along with Al Aksa mosque, it symbolises the greatness of the Islamic heritage. The Muslims believed that with all the miraculous narratives associated with it, it would protect them from disasters.

But domes only protect one from various of nature, not from inruders. The dome didn't stop the terrorists pretending as successors of Bani Israel from illegitimately occupying their lands and robbing them of whatever they had.

Then came the so-called Israelis backed by the entire European and American states' power that wanted to get rid of them from their own lands.

The  Israelis built an air defence system with the help of the Americans, which they thought would protect them from any and all aerial attacks. It worked well against the nonsophisticated missiles launched by Hammas and Hizbullah, promoting the illusion of invincibility among the Israelis. 

Then came the wanton Israeli attack on Iran and the Iranian response with their sophisticated missiles developed over decades in spite of economic sanctions.

The Iranian missiles successfully breeched the Iron Dome and wreaked havoc on Telaviv, Haifa, and other sites. The illusion of invincibility and being The Chosen people was shattered.

The Israelis had worked for centuries to develop the illusion of being the descendants of Abraham and claiming the blessings awarded to them by God.

To do this, they forged the text of the Torah and inserted the name of Israel in place of Jacob in various location in the Book of Genesis Chapters 32 to 50.   

They also destroyed the corresponding pages in the authentic versions of codices Siniticus and Aleppo.

However, this claim is obviously refuted by both the Torah and the Bible.

The book of Exodus Chapter 19 verse number 3 clearly shows that Israel and the house of Jacob are two different entities.

“{19:3} And Moses went up unto God, and the LORD called unto him out of the mountain, saying, Thus shalt thou say to the house of Jacob, and tell the children of Israel;”

The Gospel of Luke verse 1.33 states:

“1.33 and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever ; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.”

So it seems Jesus may have  belonged not to the Israeli clan but to the House of Jacob constituted by the Palestinians. David and Solomon also may have been Palestinian descendants of the House of Jacob.

Oddly enough, the present Israelis seem to be a people with stolen ancestory. 

   

Gandhi’s Dasis

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The term “Dasi” in Indian culture primarily refers to a female servant or slave.

Historically, it has been used to denote women of low caste or those in servitude. The

Sanskrit root “dāsa” means demon, enemy, infidel, or slave, and “dāsī” is its feminine

form.

While the term can also have other meanings in specific contexts (like a female in

charge of ten villages in Dharmashastra or even a river), its most common and historical

usage points to a woman in a subservient role.

Regarding Mahatma Gandhi, the question “Gandhi had a few?” seems to refer to

whether he had “dasis” in the sense of female servants or companions. This touches

upon a complex and controversial aspect of Gandhi’s life, particularly his “experiments

with brahmacharya” (celibacy) in his later years.

Gandhi, in his pursuit of spiritual purity and self-control, engaged in practices that

involved sharing his bed with young women, including his grandnieces Manu and Abha,

and other female associates like Sushila Nayar and Lilavati Asar. These women often

provided him with personal services like massages and bathing.

It’s important to understand that Gandhi described these as “experiments” to test his

own brahmacharya, asserting that he remained celibate and had no sexual intentions.

However, these practices were highly controversial even among his contemporaries and followers, including his family members, who criticized them.

While these women were not “dasis” in the traditional sense of being bought or forced

into slavery, their role in providing intimate personal service and their close proximity to

Gandhi, often in a position of complete devotion and obedience to his wishes, has led

to discussions about the power dynamics involved and the potential for exploitation,

despite Gandhi’s stated intentions. Many of these women willingly participated, seeing

it as a form of service to a revered leader.

So, while Gandhi did not have “dasis” in the classic sense of chattel slavery, he did have

a number of female companions and attendants who provided intimate personal care and were part of his controversial “brahmacharya experiments.

The Indian Ritual of Sati

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Sati (also known as “suttee”) was a historical and highly controversial custom practiced by some Hindu communities, primarily in India. It involved a widow immolating herself, either voluntarily or under coercion, on the funeral pyre of her deceased husband or soon after his death.

Here’s a breakdown of the key aspects of sati:

 * Meaning: The word “sati” itself in Sanskrit means “good woman” or “chaste wife.” Over time, the term came to refer to the practice itself, as well as the woman who performed it.

 * Motivation and Beliefs:

   * Dutiful Sacrifice: Sati was often viewed as the ultimate act of wifely devotion and loyalty, ensuring an afterlife with the husband and cleansing sins for both the couple and their families.

   * Social Pressure: Widows in traditional Hindu society often faced immense social stigma, economic hardship, and a lack of social standing. For some, sati might have seemed like an escape from a difficult existence. There are documented cases of women being pressured, drugged, or even forced onto the pyre.

   * Religious Interpretation: While some scholars argue that certain religious texts (like Puranas and Mahabharata) mention sati, others contend that the practice was not universally mandated in Hindu scriptures and that ascetic widowhood was often preferred.

 * Variations: While the most common image is of a widow burning on the pyre, historical accounts suggest variations, such as being buried alive with the husband or, in some regions, being stabbed before burning.

 * Historical Prevalence: Sati appeared in historical records during the Gupta Empire (c. 320 to 550 CE) and became more common after the 13^th century, particularly among certain Brahmin and royal castes, and in regions like Rajasthan.

 * Abolition:

   * British Intervention: The British colonial government, under Governor-General Lord William Bentinck, outlawed sati in 1829 with the Bengal Sati Regulation, largely due to the tireless efforts of Indian social reformers like Raja Ram Mohan Roy.

   * Continued Efforts: Despite the legal ban, isolated instances of sati continued for some time. The Indian Parliament later enacted the Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act in 1987 to further strengthen the law and prevent any glorification of the practice.

Sati remains a stark example of a complex social practice deeply intertwined with cultural, religious, and socio-economic factors, and its abolition marked a significant turning point in social reform in India.