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For more than eleven years we have lived in Hungary. As sannyasins, we do not believe in narrow borders and hold that every being should be free to go and live wherever it wishes. Yet we chose this country above all for its peace and open space. Hungarians are deeply attached to their traditions, and so we conduct ourselves here as guests: we do not interfere in politics or internal affairs, except when an injustice unfolds before our eyes that cannot be justified according to the principle of ahimsa.
We speak English here, since it is still regarded as the global language. Recently, however, we were confronted with fierce extremism and nationalism at the emergency ward in Karcag. Because we did not speak Hungarian, we became victims of both physical and mental abuse. In a country that considers itself civilized, I had never expected this.
I regard retaliation as a poor counselor, and therefore I did not initiate legal proceedings. Instead, I wrote to certain organizations that are deemed responsible for putting an end to such abuses. Yet until now they have remained silent. Why? Do they fear to intervene—and if so, whom do they fear?
To follow the path of sannyas does not mean closing one’s eyes to injustice. It remains a human duty to stand up for the weak and the defenseless, for those without a voice, and to resist extremism with peaceful determination.
With our best wishes for profound peace,
Sannyasin Anamika
