The removing of the land marks? False Idols? Job, chapter 24 1. Why, seeing times are not hidden from the Almighty, do they that know him not see his days? 2. Some remove the landmarks; they violently take away flocks, and feed thereof. " EDITORIAL Kathmandu Monday March 05, 2001 Falgun 22, 2057. Condemnable Act DESPITE worldwide condemnation, Afghanistan's Taliban militia leader ordered the demolition of ancient statues of Lord Buddha. Although these statues of Lord Buddha happen to be in Afghanistan, because of their priceless nature, they do not belong to any particular nation or community. They are, in fact, the heritage of the world, which means these relics of Lord Buddha are the property of the entire humanity. Thus, the order for demolition of these statues shows a lunatic streak of the Taliban's militia leader. Hence, the order is against the entire human civilization. Lord Buddha is recognised as an Apostle of Peace in the world and his Message of peace is equally relevant in today's world. Irrespective of religion, Buddha's teachings are well accepted by all communities in the world. Nepal has joined with the world community to condemn the latest edict and asked the Taliban militia leaders to withdraw their decision. Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala, on behalf of His Majesty's Government and on his own, condemned the decision of Taliban militia to destroy Lord Buddha's statues. Addressing a function in Kathmandu the other day, Prime Minister Koirala said that in the wake of increasing violence and disturbances in the world, Lord Buddha's teachings of peace and non-violence have become more important and relevant in the present context. Violence and conflicts have afflicted the world, including Nepal. Against this background, all people irrespective of their ideology, religion and nationality, need to spread the peace message of Lord Buddha in order to create and maintain world peace so that the world can be a better and safer place to live in. No religion in the world wants conflicts, war, and destruction. Islam religion also does not believe in destruction of such an important and historic relics. Thus, the decision to demolish the ancient relics of Lord Buddha can by no means be compatible with the basic tenets of Islam. Resorting to destruction and subversion is an act of terrorism and crime against humanity and civilisation. Such fundamentalist acts would only defame Islam religion in the long run. The recent decision of Taliban militia leaders to destroy the ancient statues of Lord Buddha also needs to be analysed from this perspective by the Islamic community of the world. The world community, thus, needs to work concertedly in order to discourage such acts and preserve the world heritage more effectively. The Taliban leadership's lunatic decision should be an eye opener for the world community to work for conservation of the world cultural heritage monuments so that such events may not take place in other parts of the world in the name of religion. (shortly thereafter this statement, the Royal Famly of Nepal was murdered but the Astrologers had predicted this slaugther ) 2001 © Mercantile Communications Pvt. Ltd. P.O. Box 876, Durbar Marg, Kathmandu, NEPAL. Tel : 977 1 220 773, 243566, Fax: 977 1 225 407. Reproduction in any form is prohibited without prior permission. No part of the articles which appear in the internet version on THE RISING NEPAL may be reproduced without the permission of Mercantile Communications Pvt. Ltd. For reprinting rights, please write to US. Send us your feedback: CONTACT US ABOUT US HOME ADVERTISE WITH US BACK TO THE TOP
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