Recently, a United States Military General commented at
a news conference: "The insurgents cannot win." But even if the
insurgents do not fire another shot, how will you win? You will die
without any insurgent making any other effort, so what is "win"? You
will "win" what? The Americans will all die, even if they "win". The
insurgents will also die, without any effort on the part of the
Americans. Everyone will die, without any effort being expended by
either Americans, Iraqis, insurgents, Communists, Muslims, etc. So what
is the meaning of the General's statement: "The insurgents will not
win"? Who will win? If everyone is certain to die, either today,
tomorrow, or after some years, who is going to win? What is the meaning
of "win"? Win what? Who will win? If all are destined to die, now or
later, who will win? What does "win" mean? Win what? If you are killed
by a bullet or a brain tumor, what is the difference? This is the real
question: who will win?
Hansadutta das
Rittvik Representative of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami
Prabhupada
Trustee, BHAKTIVEDANTA BOOK TRUST
WORLD SANKIRTAN PARTY
