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Reflecting on the timeless wisdom of "spitting on the sky." From the geopolitical shift with Iran to the pressure on Modi regarding Adani, and the organised gangs of corruption—an unflinching look at where we stand today.
In the rush of daily headlines, we often forget the old wisdom that our elders tried to drill into us. There is a saying that fits the current state of the world like a glove: "Never underestimate anyone, otherwise spitting on the sky always falls on your face."
Today, we are living in a time where that proverb has come back to haunt global superpowers. Whether it is the standoff with Iran, the silent diplomatic battles between Trump and Modi, or the rot within our own systems, the lesson is the same: arrogance precedes a fall.
Let us break this down, not as a political pundit, but as a common man watching the world spin into chaos.
The Iran Gamble: A Favour from God?
If reports are to be believed, the geopolitical landscape has shifted so dramatically that we are seeing unprecedented alliances and apologies. If Iran has given permission for something—whether it is diplomatic passage or military oversight—it feels like a favour from God. Why? Because for decades, the Western world, particularly under the leadership of figures like Donald Trump, treated Iran like a pariah state without fully calculating the cost.
We all should be ashamed of this mistake. The shame lies in the assumption that a nation with millennia of history could be "wiped from the face of the earth" with a few sanctions or tweets . Trump’s recent rhetoric boasts of destroying Iran’s navy and air force, claiming their leaders have been eliminated . But history shows that when you corner a proud nation, you do not break them—you forge them into something harder.
The phrase "spitting on the sky" is an old Indian proverb that describes the ultimate act of foolish defiance . You can scream at the heavens, you can insult the divine, but gravity ensures that the spit comes right back down on your own face . Iran was underestimated. Today, whether it is blocking the Strait of Hormuz or standing firm against US bombast, the world is standing in front of Iran with folded hands, forced to negotiate with a power they thought they could crush in a weekend .
Trump's "Terror" and the Threat to Democracy
There is a dangerous game being played in the lexicon of power. If Trump calls anyone a terrorist country and does not provide a shred of evidence as to why they are terrorists, then the world has a moral obligation to stand up and oppose that label. Throwing the word "terrorist" around like confetti devalues the term and makes a mockery of international law.
Trump’s recent addresses, including his rant at the United Nations, have been riddled with accusations against Iran, calling them the "world’s number one sponsor of terror" . Yet, critics argue that this ignores the very real instability caused by military interventions from the West . When you are drunk on the pride of power, you start believing your own press releases. But the "real terror" we are witnessing today is the threat to global democracy posed by unilateral decisions made in Washington. If one man in the White House decides who is a terrorist and who isn't based on a personal grudge, then we are no longer living in a rules-based world order. We are living in an empire of whims, and that is a terrifying thought for every democracy on earth.
The Home Front: Modi, Adani, and the Organised Gang
While the world watches these geopolitical fireworks, we cannot ignore the fire burning in our own backyard. There is a growing sentiment that foreign pressure is now dictating domestic policy. The whispers are getting louder: Trump has put pressure on Modi ji, and while saving Adani, the government has sidelined the people of the country.
Recent reports suggest that Indian billionaires, including Adani, spent millions on lobbying and building bridges with the Trump administration, hoping to curry favour and resolve legal troubles related to bribery charges in the US . But the return on investment seems to be zero. Despite the lavish dinners and high-profile connections, Trump reportedly doesn't even know who they are . The Indian electorate is left wondering: if our leaders are busy saving industrialists from American courts, who is left to save the common man from the price hike?
This brings us to a cancer that is eating the nation from within. It is not just that the number of corrupt people is high; that we have accepted as a sad reality. The real crisis is that there is an organised gang of corrupt people in the country. It is no longer about a single officer taking a bribe. It is a syndicate.
From the "sand mafia" that steals our natural resources to the "tanker mafia" and the "parking mafia" that extorts citizens, these are organised networks that operate with impunity . They steal government revenue and diminish the authority of the state . If these gangs are allowed to run rampant, who will stop black marketing? We recently saw how a Haryana-based gang fabricated documents to send nearly Rs 700 crore of black money abroad . When the system is rigged by organised crime and the attention of the leadership is focused on pleasing foreign powers to save a few businessmen, the common man is left holding an empty bag.
The Lesson We Refuse to Learn
There is an Egyptian proverb that says, "He who you underestimate will beat you" . Whether it is the geopolitical resolve of Iran, the frustration of the Indian electorate, or the sheer force of gravity that brings spit back to the face—the message is the same. You cannot treat people like pawns.
Trump, in his pride, thought he could dismantle a nation. Today, he faces a Iran that is battered but not broken.
Our leadership, in its pursuit of corporate safety, seems to have forgotten the voter.
And the corrupt, in their organisation, think they are untouchable.
But the sky is watching. And what goes up, must come down.
Let us hope we wake up before the spit lands on all of our faces.
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