Sunita Williams, the Indian-American Astronaut visited India recently. During her visit, she spoke a few sensible words when asked about how Earth looked from above. "The earth looks very beautiful from space. There are no boundaries drawn on this earth. It is drawn in people's minds" she said. How does she make people realise her statement? India being a rich country in diverse culture, we have always fought in the name of religion, caste and creed. India boasts of rich heritage, vast culture and diverse people to the rest of the world. But are we living up to the reputation in the eyes of a Foreigner? Just think for a moment. We have seen innumerable media clips propagating the unity in diversity theme. People watch these and forget next moment. The Ramar Sethu issue has led to so much controversy that Indian Politics is de-graded in front for everyone.
Salman Khan is in news once again. He visited a temple of Lord Ganesh in Mumbai to seek blessings. One of the members of his community gave a Fatwa (an order) that Salman should not belong to Islam since he believes in idol worship. I pity Salman Khan. Can this get more ridiculous? In this democratic country, is there no freedom of worshipping the God of your choice? There are a lot of Hindus who visit the Haji Ali Darga in South Mumbai. All the Churches are visited by people of all caste, creed and religion. Some have embraced other religion as their religion due to the faith that they have in the God and the teachings that the religion has to offer. People have realised that religion is no more a barrier since GOD is a universal entity and does not follow any religion. But its is political motive of some rogues that has introduced the hatred towards other religion.
Let us all be tolerant towards fellow human beings for "Tolerance" is the greatest asset that we as human beings possess. Let us not draw lines in our minds. Wake up! its now or never.
Friday, September 21, 2007
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