Tag: Nagas
The curse of God
Michael Meiphami Shaiza examines King Saul’s loss of divine favour and leadership as a biblical paradigm for understanding the departure of the Spirit from failing Naga leaders and the urgent need to anoint a new, obedient generation to shepherd the Naga peoples and nation.
The perils of pseudo patriotism and nationalism
True patriotism is a sacred stewardship of land, blood, faith, and future. Pseudo patriotism is its shadow, a performance of love for the nation that secretly serves the self.
Rebellion: The profound resonance of Confucius’ insight in Nagas’ context
Rebellion was born precisely because the British and the rulers in Delhi and Imphal tried to forcefully rule the Naga villages, the Naga people, the Naga fields/ lands/territories instead of respecting and accepting the unique history of the Nagas and their culture and traditions.
SI VIS PACEM, PARA BELLUM: If You Want Peace, Prepare For War
For the Nagas of Manipur, this ancient truth is not abstract philosophy. It is lived experience.
The question of transit, shelter and silence
A serious question of Naga security, justice and conscience — food for thought for Naga intellectuals, leaders and the Naga people.
When the problem becomes the leader and the leader a problem
An African proverb and its prophetic relevance for the Nagas in general and the Nagas of Manipur in particular: a nationalist reflection on leadership, responsibility and collective destiny.
