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| Kathmandu, Friday May 09, 2003 Baishakh 26, 2060 |
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Hidden facts
This refers to the article titled:
"Punctuating Druk regime", dated May 6, 2003, TKP.
I appreciate Bista for unraveling some of the
hidden facts and issues which are important to understand the importance of the
institution of Sabdrung Rimpoche in Bhutan. Shabdrung institution commands respect from
all Bhutanese irrespective of race and religion. The institution is important for Nepal as
there existed "Patron and Priest" relationship between the Dharma raja of Bhutan
and the Shah kings of Nepal. Also, it will be in Bhutan’s interest to respect the
institution, if the country’s unique identity is to be protected and promoted.
Despite all these, Shabdrung’s reincarnations have suffered at the hands of the
Wangchuck dynasty in Bhutan and the article clearly shed prospective. It would be in the
interest of Bhutan’s history to conduct proper investigation on the mysterious death
of the Shabdrung Jigme Nawang Namgyal in Vallore, India, who was a refugee under the
protection of government of India since the early 1960s.
Peekay Subedi
Gaylegphug, Bhutan |
