If the earth trembles, does the strength fall? Myanmar’s Junta sees threatening signs according to the earthquake region

While Myanmar deals with the consequences of a devastating earthquake, a greater question could arise – could this natural disaster indicate the collapse of the prevailing military junta?
The earthquake hit on Friday killed at least 1,644 people, whereby the number of fatalities is expected. His timing – just one day after the military regime Myanmar, the 80th day of the armed forces in the country – has fueled speculation and superstition in a nation in which omen has considerable weight.
A nation in ruins

In Mandalay, the earthquake reduced entire neighborhoods to debris. Among the victims was Ko Kyaw’s family who works in Singapore. His parents, his wife and two daughters aged 4 and 7 were killed when their condominium collapsed. Her bodies are in a crowded hall and waited for the funeral, Nyt reported.
“The punishment of nature for a cruel ruler”
Many in Myanmar see the earthquake as a sign of retaliation against the senior gen.Min aung hlaing, which confiscated power in a coup in 2021, NYT reported.
DAW Marlar Myint, 89, Headmaster in retirement: “We have the saying that a massive earthquake, like this is the way of nature, punish a cruel and corrupt ruler. After Min aung Hlaing has killed so many people, is now facing the judgment of nature.”
Faith in Omen: Myanmar’s astrological Almanacs suggest that an earthquake predicts the fall of the cities in March, while one predicts the case of kings and rulers in July.
Juntas reached in the middle of the growing resistance
The civil war Myanmar has devoured since coup in 2021:

“I just can’t believe that they made air strikes at the same time like the earthquake,” said Lway Yal oo, a resident of Naung Lin. “Min aung hlaing creates a killing field in Myanmar.”
Junta’s obsession with superstition
Myanmar’s military rulers have long turned to astrology and mysticism to maintain power:

An astrologist who advised a high -ranking Junta officer revealed that fear within the regime was growing. “A military agent called me and asked for help with the protection of the Junta boss to Myanmar. I advised you to have him wearing a Buddha amulet -but I think this earthquake is a threatening sign,” Nyt quoted an anonymous astrologer.
A decaying regime?
As survivors, many of them dug through the rubble, many see the earthquake as a symbolic fill for a regime that is due to violence and fear.
“Even the bones of those he murdered tremble,” said Daw Marlar Myint and repeated the feelings of a nation that is waiting for changes.