My Response To Those Who Think Hinduism Is A Violent Religion
Dear Reader, I don’t know about you but my feathers were ruffled when I read comments on Hindus, more specifically about Ramayana and Mahabharat. This irked me to the point where I decided to challenge this mindset; those that do believe this notion should prove to me the epics are an indication of a violent society. These bourgeois left leaning “intellectuals” have obviously not read nor understood the two epics. This is my letter them. Please let me know if you need any new additions to this letter.
Dear bourgeois Intellectual, please buy the videos by Ramanand Sagar and Yash Chopra.
Firstly, you’ll see, that The Ramayana is a book about ridding the world of dushkarmis, people that propogate violence. That you’d target this book tells me that you’ve not read one word of this book, so let me explain in words you probably understand. Think of the Ramayana as the Hindu’s Red Book (Communist Book by Karl Marx, in case you don’t know). It has certain ideological guidelines that people are expected to follow. How can the Red Book be held responsible for irresponsible people like Mao Tse Tong or you? Don’t flatter yourself, I’m am not comparing you to Mao. You and I are as insignificant in current day Indian politics as Mao is in present day China; that’s my point.
Here’s a layman explanation of the whole epic and a little before (you need to be aware of this): The Sapta-rishis (seven rishis, in case you didn’t understand) cursed Jay-Vijay, the dwarapalaks of Lord Vishnu, to be born three times on earth. Their salvation would be the day the Lord Vishnu came to earth and killed them. The last of those births was as Ravana and Kumbhakarana. The Lord Vishnu had to take birth as Rama in order to give his dwarpalaks salvation. That, during the time Ravana was on earth, he wreaked havoc on its’ inhabitants was pre-ordained.
Now, The Mahabharat is a story about, again, the destruction of Adharma by Dharma. If all you read was the war between the Kauravas and the Pandavas, forgive me for overestimating your intelligence. Just prior to the war, Lord Krishna visited the Kaurava King Dhritarashtra and asked him to give the Pandavas back their kingdom. If that was not feasible, Krishna told the king, give them 5 villages and the Pandavas would be happy. This was a way to avert the war. Before the King, blinded by his love for his son, could answer, the son, Duryodhana, declined the offer. This set the whole war into motion.
Now that we’ve gotten the two epics out of the way, a little about the current day situation around the world.
In case you haven’t kept up with news around the world, many things have changed. Communism has failed around the world. Previous Communist governments have given way to democracy. Socialism has also failed. In case you don’t know the difference, please do some reading and understand the difference. This might benefit you (India will go on without you and I but, for your own sake, read and research). Additionally, you would benefit from a statement my late father made when I was young and irresponsible (you’re DEFINITELY irresponsible). He said, “always make sure that you are above reproach before pointing at other people”. Those who are above reproach don’t usually point fingers! Yuddhistir, the oldest of the Pandavas was one such! His one vice was gambling but in his defense, he never ONCE pointed a finger at anyone to avert criticism of his vice! To explain, let’s try an experiment.
Point a finger at our Pradhan Sevak (the easiest target for the opposition parties). See where the 4 other fingers are pointing? That’s right, they’re pointing at you. So, before going to battle with the country’s Prime Minister, think about my father’s statement and then, after thinking, think again!! Yeah, you need to think twice.
As a friend of mine, Srinivas Murthy, so aptly put it, “fighting Adharma has always been Hindu ethos, we produced Kshatriyas that defended their own people and land”.
Finally, it was definitely NOT a pleasure writing to you. I could’ve been doing better, more enjoyable, things like hammering my toe or banging my head on the concrete wall! The country knows you’ll go back to your vile old ways; after all you’re like the hyena that lives on the bits of meat the lion throws! In case you didn’t understand the analogy, the lion in this case is Modi.
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