“This is my simple religion. There is
no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own
heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.”
-His Holiness the Dalai Lama
“All of us think that
our religion is ‘good’ and those in apparent (and often politically motivated)
opposition to it are ‘bad’. But the real truth is that all of our religions are
equally guilty of being used to promote violence, and....thanks to centuries of
political manipulation that have distorted the way we read our holy books—all of
us are guilty of not following what our religions really say.”
-David Liepert
We Indians love controversies, whatsoever may be the reason.
While our homes are rivers brimming up with controversies from bua ke beti ki love marriage to chachi ki angrezi bahu, and when in face
of soaring temperature and increased demand of ever curious mind this river
starts drying, we switch to news channels on TV, where the monsoon of
controversies never comes to halt. This
is the reason that gives high TRP’s and revenue to debate shows by high pitched
anchors, who aspire to provoke nation by raking up question on controversies. The
most recent controversy on movie PK is the one hitting the headlines with so
many hullabaloos around it. But vhaaiii??
Precisely, because it speaks up against commercialization of
religion by self made Godmen, exhibits dogmatic practices of various religions
and questions blind faith. These are enough reasons to scratch the drowsy souls
of religious activists, who like self styled Godmen or Gurus are self made custodians
of religion with self made interpretations of movie-PK. But, I would like to ask
these activists that how vandalizing theatres, lodging FIR’s and boycotting a
creative film is going to uphold their religion? Do you exactly know what
religion is? Hinduism is not just a religion, it’s a way of life. It is known
as “cradle of spirituality” and also “mother of all religion”, on the basis of
the fact that it has influenced some religions and most importantly because it
can embrace other religions, embrace their scriptures, saints and even their
philosophy. It is based on ideals of compassion,
non-violence and tolerance. Swami
Vivekananda in his speech at Parliament of Religion in 1893 described Hinduism,
as a religion that has taught the world
tolerance and universal acceptance. The holy book of Quran also emphasises
on the fact that there is no compulsion on religion and preaches intolerance.
“There is no compulsion
on religion.” (2:256)
“The truth is from your
lord; so let him who please believe and let him who please disbelieve.” (18:29)
Even Christianity believes in Pluralism, there are equally
valid paths to God. Christianity is only one of these and is no more superior to
others and tolerance is faithful serving to God. When these major religions are
based on edifice of universal acceptable and tolerance, how come the followers
are so intolerant? Are these crusaders even aware of meaning of religion? What
is faith?..... Well, I seriously doubt. In fact, I am sure most of them
involved in these hoodlums would have not even seen the movie but have been
rampant enough to make noise on whose music, any guessing??.
PK is a totally stunning movie, a creative piece from Raj
Kumar Hirani’s directorial hub. It is no way disrespectful to any religion, although
it talks about religion but never disregards faith. It unequivocally raises
fingers towards blind faith in religious babas who are supposed to have direct
connection with almighty, human prejudices, religious chauvinism and commercialization of religion. It didn't focus on just one religion as being
depicted by religious goons but on almost all prevalent religions in India. He
is seen offering milk to shiva-linga, takes part in Muharram procession practicing self flagellation, getting baptized and offering seva in Gurudwara.
The tender manner in which he performs these activities and unveils human
fragility dominated by fear will steal your heart and make you empathize with
tears. The presence of Tapaswi Maharaj is central to institutionalization of
fake babas indicating to recent arrest of Baba Rampal and Asharam Babu from
their ashram and discovery of opulence, ill practices composed by them in their
abode that boasted of sanctity and spirituality once upon a time. There is no beating
around the bushes on the fact that a large part of Indian populace irrefutably
believes and follows sadhus, tantriks or godmen, who have minimal education but
are expert in expounding sermons, who are clad in saffron robes which signifies
spirit of fire that renounces all worldly attachment but are seen living with
all material luxury, consumerism, extravagance and not to mention major
deceits, murder cover ups and sexual abuses in their backyard.
PK controversy is scaling new heights which is doing nothing
but giving free publicity to movie like Subramanian Swamy’s claim that PK has
been funded by ISI, filing FIR for hurting religious sentiments and portraying
Lord Shiva in bad light (because Shiva was seen using loo in a scene and was
chased by PK.....!!! OMG). The love scenes between Sushant Singh Rajput
(Sarfaraz) and Anushka Sharma (Jaggu) who are grown up individuals mature
enough pursuing studies in Belgium are being claimed to be proponents of love-jihad
by Bhakht Gan. Can this get more hilarious...!!!!?? Will any of the bhakts
please elaborate, in which Upanishad, Veda Or Epic there is
mention of such jihad??
We all have learned in schools that God is Omnipotent (All Ruling), Omnipresent (Present Everywhere) and Omniscient (Having Unlimited Knowledge).
He has better understanding of our intention better than we do and nothing is beyond
his ability to perceive it, then what is the need to undermine his almightiness?...
Why succumb to undirected protest and useless hoodlum? Does he need anybody or
any religious group to protect and reinforce himself? Yeh wrong number hai. Let
us agree to disagree and let the movie PK remain a piece of art and
entertainment. It is totally agreeable that not everybody would be satisfied
with the content of the movie, but in no way such content will hurt anyone’s
religious sentiment. Your faith, belief and religious sentiments is part of your
innate mortal existence and no work of art, entertainment can hurt or belittle
it. Here, I would like to quote a dialogue by Aamir in Dhoom3
“Bande hain ham uske,
humpe kiska zor hai.........”
Let us give actors and director of the movie due share of
respect for their hard work and diligence on making a movie on such a sensitive
subjective which is nothing like sensational. And still, if you don’t like the
movie just don’t watch it (Nobody will force you). Let creative people enjoy
their artistic freedom, as you enjoy your freedom of expression and freedom to
practise any religion. Aamir Khan played the role of alien in the movie but you are
not alien to frauds and bombs that run in name of God. There was a dialogue in
movie by a Muslim girl which intelligibly stated that
“ Itna chota nahin ho sakta
hamara khuda, ki use hamare school jane pe aitraaz ho.”
And most importantly
“Apne apne bhagwan ki
raksha karna band karo, warna is gole pe insaan nahin bas joota reh jayega.”
P.S. - Dear religious activists,
Stop whasting of time and utilije kariye kauno acha kaam
me......... !!!
Neww year aa raha hai... naya resolution lijiye...ki wrong
number nahin lagayenge aur time whasste karna hi hai to insaan aur insaaniyat
se pyar karnee me whastee kariye........... Happy Newww Yeaarrr...!!!
Ram Ram
Apka Apna
PK
#WeSupportPK #PKana #PKaya
