Losing the moral compass in Iran war
Published on: March 9, 2026, 2:14 a.m. | Source: The Tribune
With reference to ‘A peculiar silence in the heart of Delhi’ (The Great Game); if remaining quiet in the face of cruelty is celebrated as prudence, what about raising one’s voice against injustice? Our freedom fighters — Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Subhas Chandra Bose and countless others — boldly challenged a powerful empire. An episode from the Ramayana offers an understanding of diplomacy. When Angad, son of King Bali, was set to leave for Lanka to secure Sita’s release, he sought guidance from elders. Jambavan advised him thus: Diplomacy, yes — but anchored in dharma, and not afraid to show moral courage. A nation that forgets this balance may gain momentary reprieve, but it risks losing the moral compass.
