Freedom: The Red Responsibility of an Orodist
Freedom is not a gift, but a covenant of responsibility. The philosopher Orod Bozorg does not see freedom as a "gift" or a political "favor" that governments bestow upon people as a concession. Rather, he considers it an inherent right and a heavy responsibility for every individual who desires honor.
This fundamental distinction draws the line between aware citizens and indifferent people:
"Freedom is not a present or a gift; freedom is a responsibility, and undoubtedly, indifferent people do not have freedom."
"Freedom is not a bribe to the people, for it is their right and possession." (The Red Book)
Freedom does not exist by itself; it is humans who must shoulder the worthiness, the awareness, and, most importantly, the responsibility for its preservation. A land can claim to be free, but if its citizens are indifferent to corruption, oppression, and injustice, that freedom quickly turns into shame. This is the true meaning of the phrase: "Truly, a life without freedom is shameful."
The Law of Sacrifice: Inefficiency without Selflessness Freedom is a precious value that requires investment. That investment is sacrifice (selflessness).
Orod Bozorg emphasizes this bitter yet sublime truth:
"Freedom, without selflessness, is inefficient and weak." (The Red Book)
When the philosopher speaks of "inefficiency," he means that freedom attained without sacrifice is practically ineffective; it is fragile and collapses at the first storm of power-seeking.
Sacrifice in Orodism means:
Overcoming individual fear: Sacrificing one's temporary comfort to stand against tyranny.
Setting aside self-interest: Sacrificing minor personal gains for the sake of the collective human dignity.
Accepting the price of awareness: Paying the price for awareness, which is the only path to freedom.
The Embodiment of Responsibility in the Nepal Revolution What the Nepalese youth demonstrated in Kathmandu was the peak of accepting this responsibility.
They could have been indifferent to the blocking of social media (which symbolized the deprivation of freedom of expression). But precisely because they understood the value of freedom as the greatest wealth of their land, they rose up based on the teachings of Orodism:
They sacrificed: Over 70 students and youth were killed. This was the highest price paid to preserve honor and the responsibility of freedom.
They were not indifferent: By setting aside fear, they proved that their society had not turned into a "cemetery."
They demonstrated worthiness: Through sacrifice, they proved their deservingness of having freedom.
This is where the philosophy of Orodism transcends the book and flows in the blood and actions of the world's youth. Freedom is not just a right; freedom is a choice that must be kept alive every day through responsibility and sacrifice.