Category:So-called Democracy
Theme Analysis
The contemporary political system, celebrated as democracy, is frequently analyzed by Śrīla Prabhupāda as a deeply flawed arrangement that more closely resembles a "demoncracy." He points out that because the general populace lacks proper spiritual and cultural training, they unknowingly elect equally unqualified and cunning individuals to positions of power. Instead of ensuring peace and prosperity, these leaders exploit their positions to plunder the state's wealth. In stark contrast to this irresponsible system, the Vedic ideal of a saintly king (rājarṣi) provides a vastly superior model. A monarch who is thoroughly trained in devotional service and directly accountable for the spiritual and material welfare of the citizens represents the true standard of perfect governance.
- The Illusion of Modern Democracy: Modern democratic systems often elevate third- and fourth-class men to supreme executive posts simply by the popular vote of an untrained, spiritually ignorant public.
- The Rise of Demoncracy: Without the guidance of spiritual principles, elected leaders act as exploiters who possess no genuine sympathy for the citizens, leading to rampant corruption and unrestricted sinful activities like animal slaughter.
- The Folly of the Untrained Electorate: A system driven by the votes of unqualified individuals (śūdras) inevitably results in the election of prominent but spiritually blind figures, creating a chaotic society devoid of real peace.
- The Superiority of the Rājarṣi: A responsible, culturally trained monarch—a saintly king like Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira or Arjuna—is vastly superior because he takes personal responsibility for mitigating the grievances of his subjects.
- The Ultimate Allegiance: Rather than blindly submitting to the erratic whims of party politics and popular vote, a sane human being aligns their obedience with the supreme authority of Kṛṣṇa and His authorized representatives.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: Why a Saintly King Is Superior to So-called Democracy.
Pages in category "So-called Democracy"
The following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total.
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- A responsible monarchy is better than a so-called democratic government in which no one is responsible to mitigate the grievances of the citizens, who are unable to personally meet the supreme executive head
- An ideal king thoroughly trained by culture and devotional service with the martial spirit makes a perfect king. Such a personal monarchy is far better than the so-called democracy of no training and responsibility
- At the present moment the so-called democracy means, to tell the truth, all cunning, 3rd-class, 4th-class men, they are doing. They have no sympathy for the general public. Their only aim is, so long he's in the office, gather as much money as possible
- At the present moment, the so-called democracy . . . nobody is representative of Krsna. Everyone is demons. Everyone is a demon. So how you can expect peace and prosperity under this government? This is not possible
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- If the majority votes is in favor of something, even if I do not like it, I'll have to accept it. That is, of course, the so-called democracy. That . . . we do not accept that. Our obedience is to the spiritual master
- In contrast with the modern, advanced, civilized form of government, an autocracy like Maharaja Yudhisthira's is by far superior to a so-called democracy in which animals are killed
- In the so-called democracy, wherever there is a theft case the police come and take note of the case, but generally the thief is never caught, nor is any punishment offered to him
- It's a farce condition. That so-called democracy is nonsense demoncracy. And by this demoncracy, it can be done. A demon may be, if he can simply secure votes. What is the position? Without any training
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- The sage (Samika Rsi) rightly takes the responsibility of the brahmanas as a community for 2) giving an opportunity to the so-called democrats, who are generally plunderers of the wealth of the state subjects
- The so-called democracy is no good. Because democracy means by votes. So the votes are given by the rascal sudras. So what is the meaning of electing somebody if the vote-givers are also rascal and fool, and the vote-taker is a big food, big rascal
- The so-called democracy under party politics is nonsense
- The so-called democracy. Democracy means that there was one king only; now there are hundreds of kings. One king and few ministers. Now one governor, one, I mean to say, three dozen secretaries, and three dozen . . . so many things
- The so-called democrats capture the administrative machine without assuming responsibility for the prosperous condition of the citizens
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- We are not for this so-called democracy, because they are not trained. If the king is trained . . . that was the system of monarchy. Just like Yudhisthira Maharaja or Arjuna or anyone. All the kings. Rajarsi. They were called rajarsi
- We don't very much like this so-called democracy. What is the value of this democracy? All fools and rascals. They vote another fool and rascal, and he becomes prime minister, or this or that