908 বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্রঃ তৃতীয় পত্র achieved. It is the mind of a nation that matters. Indulgence in soulless politiking will not bring peace, nor further the cause of freedom. A nation becomes a nation when it feels that it is so-all other qualifications are acquired in due course of time. Recognition need not depend upon other those minor considerations. What harm will this new state cause to them? We are not against any particular state- we have a fund of friendly feelings to all, if they only allow us to live, and live with honor. The question of recognition has a deeper implication of right and wrong. If any nation of the world believes that Yahia and his military govt. is on the right, we can hardly persuade them to recognize us, but it will be a great pity, if they yet send shipload of arms to crush a people's war against tyranny and injustice. If Pakistan is falling brick by brick under the weight of injustice of its ruler,-can America build it again? If partners fall apart, what the neighbors can do? Separation delayed is separation confirmed. The misery of the people can still be avoided if the great powers show signs of maturity in their assessment of facts. They should grow to appreciate that unity of the two wings of Pakistan cannot be achieved again. There is a rift in the lute. Nothing can bring back the symphony of unity-there is a revolt of the soul. The thin bond that linked the distant parts of the physical world-was not power but a will to live together, a sense of common danger from outside-but if danger emanates from within, the will is snapped. Such is the case in Pakistan. All the arms of the world will not restore the inner urge to unite-because all the water of the Pacific will not wash the blood-that stains the hand of Pakistani rulers. The concept of Pakistan has vanished into thin air. The people of Bangladesh believe that their cause has already transcended the limit of International law-it has seized and touched the fringe of international conscience. Our cause has taken the flight in to realm of thought, and it will in no time conquer the soul of humanity as our strength lies in our faith in truth, justice and democracy. There is no death for the faithful. If no one responds to our call, we will march alone till the goal is reached. JOY BANGLA
