Be a lion at home and a fox abroad

2075-05-30

Be a lion at home and a fox abroad

Nepal is one of the oldest countries in the world. She has own unique appearance, her flag, and identity. She has so a glorious history. She is rich in culture and natural beauties as well. She is filled with national and world heritage. The indigenous people, various castes, and unity in diversity have made Nepal a unique country in the world. People of various religions share sorrow and happiness with each other and enjoy the festivals in harmony. They haven’t quarreled in the name of religion. Although she has fertile soil, laborious people and harmony with each other, she is still falling behind in the field of development.

She has everything that a nation needs, except good governance with a plan for Nepal. Politicians must be visionary but most of the leaders of each political party have been leaders without studying political dogmas, Nepal and Nepalese. They have developed them as leaders by criticizing the opposition leaders. They have neither sense of development nor a love of nation. They seem concerned with their own and their families progress. They forget that they are the servant of the nation but assume as the masters of the nation. They become nationalist only when they are not in power or only in Nepal. When they go abroad they are not being able to take the nationalist agendas on the table. Their psychology is so weak that they feel inferior to Chinese, Indian and westerners leaders. They look as if they are lions at home and a fox abroad. This is the place where the politicians should keep their stance.

India, the neighbor country of Nepal is more or less like a friend by thee is better than a brother far off. Three parts of Nepal is bordered by India. She is the nearest neighbor to Nepal. Therefore, Nepal should have a friendly relationship with all countries though China and India are our bordering neighbours. They have cultural as well as the homely relationship between the people of these countries. Having a personal relationship between the citizens of these nations they have not been able to behave as an independent country. An independent country can do whatever she likes with mutual understanding. It is more or less like sharing a single bed by two. If two sleeps together their legs go up and down to each other. If they understand, it’s very easy if not, it may be the cause of conflict. Every nation has to understand that waves will rise on silent water. No one should not promise if they cannot fulfill. Every nation has to keep to her words. It will be better to say but little and say it well. In the same way, it’s true that arrogance leads to the destruction while humility creates harmony. Each nation should develop the concept of humility and give the arrogance from their nation. Leaders of Nepal should stop talking but should begin to work. Actions speak louder than words. A talk remains talk or ends with talk but doesn’t have any outlet. A talkative bird will not build a nest. Each nation should stop bragging but begin to show their interest in friendship.

Chandra Kanta Pandit

Pashupati Mitra Secondary School