Rational vs National —Ejaz Haider

“Continuity is important even if it emanates from what you might consider some deeply ingrained idiocy. For instance, before the Portuguese arrived in these parts, our lotas were without a base. Now, I realise that thinking of having a base for a lota or gharra or sundry utensils should have been the most obvious thing but clearly we never thought about it because of our innocence in such matters. Colonialism sullied our pristine innocence which is why it is much better to remain slow, individually and collectively, than to have modern conveniences begotten of rational institutions and thinking.” Rational vs National —Ejaz Haider