WAR IN ALWAYS UNNESSARY
Lord Buddha laid emphasis on right
thinking and right doing. War is neither of the two. It is not simply wrong but
undeniably criminal and unethical. Its causes death and destruction. Its ill
effects are too many. The injuries inflicted by it on humanity, infrastructure,
nature, birds and beasts last for a long
time. It is an enemy of prosperity and a friend of adversity. It is always a game of tears, not of smiles.
According a relevant quote : War is a profound catastrophe causing
massive loss to human life, widespread destruction of infrastructure, and
lasting economic ruin. Beyond physical destruction, it inflicts deep
psychological trauma, forces displacement and breaks down social order. It also
fuels hatred, promotes brutality, and often targets innocent civilians.
The causes of war belong to a
combination of political, economic, social, and ideological factors. They do
not need a war to disappear.
Referring to inter-personal
disputes, it is advised by a counsellor : The more quietly and peaceably we all
get on, the better --- the better for ourselves ---the better for our
neighbours. In nine cases out of ten the wisest policy is, if a man cheats you,
quit dealing with him; if he is abusive, quit his company; if he slanders you,
take care to live so that nobody will believe him; no matter who he is, or how
he misuses you, the wisest way is generally to let him alone; for there is
nothing better than this cool, calm, quiet way of dealing with the wrongs we
meet with.
The above-mentioned suggestion may
not be perfectly relevant to settle disputes between two countries; yet war
will never be an effective and safe approach. It will create more problems than
solve the existing ones. Here, dialogue and diplomacy, even with the help of a
mutually acceptable third party will be surely helpful in settling the dispute
and avoiding war.
War is certainly an unnecessary way to
settle disputes.
According to a German Proverb : A great war leaves the
country with three armies ---an army of cripples, an army of mourners, and an
army of thieves.
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G. R. Kanwal
13 April 2026
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