Blogger’s Note: Believe or not, I am approached by a wide array of outlets looking for a post on the Sangha Kommune blog. This covers the entire political spectrum, be it right, left, and centre! Just “why” this is – I do not know. We do not accept any form of capitalist sponsorship – and not a single person has ever offered to donate to the monthly cost of paying wordpress. None of this matters to me – as I hate capitalism with all my heart and soul – and feel sorry for all the suffering this horrible system inflicts upon each and everyone of us. As long as we are able – this blog will be kept running free of charge. I have resisted including the Hindustan Times (for various reasons) – but thought that this extraordinary article might be interesting. There was a time when people travelled to India to practice Yoga to “transcend” the boundaries that define material reality – leaving all political system behind. Not anymore – it would seem – at least under BJP (fascist) India! Today, ALL classes in India are ordered to wave the Indian national flag and declare statements of Indian (caste) racial superiority and anti-China angst.
There is a new brainwashing in effect which requires individuals subjugating their will to that of the BJP – as its MPs lounge in New Delhi opulence. India’s greatest export is scam tech support – which is a magnificent achievement – given the competition from Nigeria (even legitimate tech support is causing tension between Indian and non-Indian workers). This is the gutter of predatory capitalism. The irony is that Indian culture is ancient, progressive and advanced – but not under fascism – which is capitalism in decline – it has become a cheap parody of the West! Imagine Indians (I assume the bespectacled and turban-wearing man in this video is a Sikh) being made to stamp around waving a contrived nationalist flag in a Yoga ashram – making “racist” statements like this is a good thing! Of course, there are enclaves of sanity in India – such as Kerala and other places – which possess mature Socialist and Communist movements. More to the point, I know that there are holy men and women who reject the material world entirely – and never touch money or accept any kind of donation. Given this is the case, why encourage this type of Indian anti-intellectualism? Why on earth would a crowd of misled Indian people into thinking “being dead” was all part of the show? It it was not so serious (respect to the deceased individual and his family) – it would be funny! ACW (13.4.2025)
Hindustan News
Man dies at yoga camp; audience continues clapping mistaking it as performance
May 31, 2024 08:55 PM IST
A video of the tragic incident where the 73-year-old collapsed on the platform with the audience members clapping has surfaced on social media.
An old man aged 73 years suffered cardiac arrest and died while performing with national flag at a yoga camp in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore on Friday, reported news agency PTI. The incident happened during a social programme in the Phooti Khoti area of the city.
A video of the tragic incident has surfaced on social media. As per the report, the deceased, Balveer Singh Chhabra, came to the camp for a performance with a group of people. Chhabra, dressed in a costume, died while dancing to a patriotic song with the national flag in his hand, said Rajkumar Jain, who is associated with the yoga camp.
“Chhabra suddenly fell unconscious and collapsed. Initially, we thought it was part of his performance, but when he did not get up for a minute, we got suspicious,” said Rajkumar Jain.
Chhabra was administered CPR and taken to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead after ECG and other tests, Jain further said. As per the report, an official of the private hospital confirmed Jain’s statement.
Chhabra’s son Jagjit Singh shared that his father had been giving dance performances on patriotic songs for several years. The deceased often participated in social activities.
The family has donated Chhabra’s eyes and skin, said the deceased’s son.
Here is how netizens reacted to the video of Chhabra’s sudden death
“Unfortunate that he passed away with so many around, no-one could sense his condition. A timely intervention & CPR could probably have saved him..,” posted one user.
“Unfortunate death, it seems no one sensed his health condition despite so many people singing patriotic songs. Precious moments for any medical support to this deceased are also not utilised,” wrote a second person.
“Scary, no one around could sense the attack,” said a third person.
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