As many other countries across the Asian region, Indonesia was once also under occupation of a colonial government. It lasted for some 4.5 centuries or some 13 generations. What a long time that was!
This period came to an end in line with the conclusion of the 2nd World War, where conflicts seemed to spread out everywhere in this part of the world. Having experienced bitter struggles, long sufferings and discovering the sense of nationalism, this country finally accomplished to declare its independence on the 17th August 1945.
In the meantime, in terms of Hinduism the celebration has crucial signification. It belongs to the pitri yajna or homage to ancestors. It’s no more associated with individual or clan ancestors but the founding fathers of the nation, namely those that had struggled for the independence of the nation and other figures that have sacrificed their property, family and life for the sake of common interest of this beloved fatherland.
The celebration should not merely intend to memorize their meritorious service or mark a momentous milestone of the nation, but also the everlasting spirit and renaissance to maintain and improve their idealism.
There are many tasks to do in realizing their aspiration. This country should at all times endeavor to deliver the result of development to all citizens fairly and provide maximal security to its citizen, as human rights on the freedom of fear like against the attack of terrorism.
Struggle against the colonizer is easier to distinguish between the companion and foe. But terrorist is just like ‘sleeping with enemy’. Bahasa Indonesia says it with ‘musuh dalam selimut’ or literally enemy behind the blanket. Nevertheless, it remains difficult to reveal no matter it dries under the sun. Through the celebration of the In¬dependence Day, all citizens are expected to unify their leaps, put priority on common interest and go back to the path predecessors has built, unity. They were coming from diverse regions, religions, belief, tribes and descendants but they could reach the only one objective, the Independence.
If it took 450 years during the underdeveloped period, with minimal facilities and infrastructure to achieve the independence, why we cannot do it today in shorter time, where we already have better conditions to reach the ‘second independence’ namely a freedom on the same recognition to all.
Unity in diversity is the keyword in facing other internal or external threats. Actually, its reply lies within our profound heart. If we say yes, it will assuredly do!
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