Is Nationalism Rationalism?

Our World is Full of Flag Wavers

Our World is Full of Flag Wavers

Is Nationalism Rationalism?

In every nation we are taught that our identity is as a member of that nation and that our nation is the best. We are taught to think that what is beneficial for our nation is more important than what is beneficial for other nations. This nationalism, nation-centered consciousness, is what often leads to wars between various nations each trying to establish their superiority over other nations. This is why a study of history is simply studying a series of wars, one after another. I remember growing up in the USA how we were taught to see American history as a series of wars: the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, World War One, etc. This nationalism is not rationalism because the real fact is that we are all one family. We are all the children of God and the whole planet belongs to Him. These national boundaries are the artificial concoction of materialistic men who think their country belongs to them instead of seeing that is actually belongs to God. We are born with nothing and we die with nothing. But yet in the middle we fight claiming, "This is my land."

Answers According to the Vedic Wisdom

Question: National Enlightenment?

Can nationalism lead to a national enlightenment?

Moustapha Diouf

Answer: That's a Misnomer

"National enlightenment" is a misnomer. As soon as one identifies himself nationally, he is necessarily in an unenlightened state of consciousness. An enlightened person is transcendental to all material designations such as male, female, white, black, American, Russian, youth, old man, etc. If you would like to become enlightened, I will teach you how in my free e-course: www.JoinCourse.com

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

Nationalism Creates Wars

Nationalism Creates Wars


Sankarshan Das Adhikari
Sankarshan Das Adhikari is one of the spiritual masters of the worldwide Hare Krishna Movement. He has dedicated the last 50 years of his life for bringing a spiritual revolution to planet earth by spreading the teachings of Lord Sri Krishna all over the world. He is based in Austin, Texas and regularly travels all over the world teaching his audiences how to attain Krishna consciousness, the highest stage of spiritual awakening. He is available for media interviews and to speak to groups and organizations either in person or via the internet.


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