I am fascinated by the 'kesshitai' - a team consisting of about 180 personnel- which is working round the clock to cool the damaged nuclear reactor of Fukushima in Japan. The Japanese word roughly translates to 'death sentence'.
These dedicated people fully aware of their life's script - an overdose of radiation resulting in sure and painful death - are working feverishly to cool the damaged reactor and contain the contamination that would be catastrophic for their country and countrymen. Such lofty thoughts can only come about in people who have tremendous love for their country, which the Japanese have displayed time and again.
I'm, at this juncture, reminded of the 'kamikaze' pilots of the second world war who flew into the funnels of the ships of the allied forces to ensure sure destruction. It did have a telling effect on the morale of the allied forces, at least, for a short while. The pilots felt that it was the normal thing to do for ensuring the safety of their country.
The 'Kesshitai' are indeed heroes and here's wishing them a painless end. But I'd be delighted if all of them return to their near and dear ones unscathed. Or is it not possible?
Tailpiece.
We, Indians, definitely need to take lessons from the Japanese in patriotism and love for one's country!
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