New Delhi, July 14 -- The fundamental tragedy of modern India is not in our military limitations, economic potential, or diplomatic setbacks, but in a deep-rooted confusion between two distinct entities: India, the ancient, sovereign civilizational force, and the Government of India, a post-colonial administrative structure meant to serve its people. When the guard outside the house begins to believe he is the master, and the residents not only allow it but cheer him on, the resulting chaos becomes inevitable-and permanent.

We are currently engulfed in this chaos, and the need for immediate action is pressing.

India, a resilient civilizational idea, is being overshadowed by the Government of India, a replaceable apparatus. The need for ...