Do We Need A Religion?

         Most of us believe a lot in god and religions. Most of the religions and beliefs are thousands of years old. Many believe that god created the religions and wrote the holly books. But, actually, what is the truth? And do we really need religions?
         God never created any religions. Only people did. When the people didn't have any guidelines to live a good life, to prevent them from doing sins, religions were created. The people who created them used the symbol of God to give more belief to the people about those principles, and instill fear in them, against doing sins. The holly books were also written either by the people who created the religion, or by his followers.        
         Religions have many merits. The messages they give are all good. The fear they create against sins, and the guidelines they provide for a good life must be appreciated. It has the merits of an association too. But, history shows us that, there has always been a battle going on between people of different religions. The religions become an addiction for the people, and they fight over it. Thats a major drawback of religions and the biggest threat to secularism. How much blood has been spilt in the name of religion!
         Friends, think, God is nothing but truth, justice, peace and one's own mind. People worship it in different forms, but, all them whom they worship are the same, and even the worship isn't necessary. Standing with truth, spreading peace, serving people, and doing what we think is right, are the forms of worship that is required. We have only 1 god, we need only 1 religion, that of humanity.

WHY DO PLACES OF WORSHIP NEED SO MUCH WEALTH?

         Places of worship are abundant in our country. A major portion of the Indian population is quite religious. Recently, the treasure in Padmanabhaswami temple, Thiruvananthapuram, had been explored, and it valued a lakh crore. Similarly, other major temples in India are sure to have such kind of treasures. Over all that, large sums of money are being collected from the public, by religious institutions, including churches and mosques, in the name of rituals or otherwise. These institutions are just exploiting the faith of the worshippers to the maximum extend possible.

          Now, there are many places of worship with centralised a/c and other modern facilities including computerisation. Most of those are being renovated and reconstructed. Idols, and even parts of the building are being made in gold and other precious stones. Marbles and granites are being attached. Huge buildings are being made. When we take an average, crores of rupees are spent in each district every year for the development of these religious institutions. In some major temples, money is being collected even for entering the temple and seeing the idol.

          Friends, just think, does god need all those facilities? No! All these are being done for the selfish deeds of men. Most of us don't realise. Why you need all these facilities to worship a god whom you believe in? And, for those who are in support of these developments, just remember the words of Mahatma Gandhi, "Worship without Sacrifice is no Good".
          All these huge amounts are being spent, and all these treasures are being saved in a place where crores are starving for food. If this money is utilised for the poor, then, this poverty stricken country will be relieved of it for ever and ever. Don't allow these people to do such business in the name of god. "Manavseva Madhavseva". Save the money you spent in these religious institutions, and spent it for the betterment of the poor. You can't ever do a better thing than that!

COMMUNALISM IN FB

        Technology can be used for many useful and productive purposes. But, we hear more about its misuse. Technological abuse is done in many ways. Recently, I realised how Facebook is used to create communal issues and differences. Actually, I experienced it myself in some groups. I am not telling the groups' name. When we hear the name, we would feel to join those groups, but, only when we join, we would find out what is actually going on inside it, and how different it is from what its name suggests.
        FB is a very good social networking site, if it is used properly. But, some of the members are trying to promote their own religious propoganda through it. Some are even trying to create communal problems. Its quite amazing to find out the number of discussions, arguments and fights in the name of religions. They are just trying to establish that their own religion is superior than all other religions. Moreover, they are just trying to create issues. Even if we try to tell them the facts, they just ignore it and will carry on the argument.
        Till recently, I was really proud that I am living in a society which has set high standards in the matter of secularism. I even argued with a person in FB on this matter. He told me that this state is moving on to a lot of communal problem, by 2020, it will be in its worst form, and communal harmony will be hisrtory. I take this opportunity to apologise to him. The way things are going isn't good for the secularism. A major portion of the population is sliding in to the poison of communalism.
        But, it isn't late. Before the communal harmony is disturbed, we must act. We must try to make these people aware of some things. Believing in a religion or god is everyone's personal matter. All religions are equally good and are to be respected. Never argue or fight in the name of religion. Afterall, humanity is much more important than that. Never forget that we are all Indians. Unity in Diversity is our strength. Be secular! Be an Indian!

GANDHIJI & FREEDOM STRUGGLE II

             On this Gandhi Jayanthi, when we look back, India has changed a lot from the time of independence. Gandhiji and the other great freedom fighters and patriots had lot of dreams about this country. We have grown a lot, but, i don't think we have fulfilled their dreams. They fought hard to win us freedom from the Englishmen, but, what have we done with the freedom that we got?
         This democratic system has promised us a lot, but given us nothing. There has always been a kind of autocracy at the top of the Govt, throughout the history of independent India, which has reached the hands of Sonia Gandhi now. The value in the political system has deteroirated steadily. The situation when Gandhiji joined the freedom struggle and the situation brewing up now are quite similar. At that time, the main problem was the double standards for the Britons and Indians, and now, its between corporates and common men. The Britishers tried to divide and rule, to prevent a mass upraisal, and now, the two major political parties of this country trying to do the same, trying to destroy secularism, and take advantage of it during the elections. Corruption has reached such a level that, it seems it was much better at the time of the British rule. The members of the apex council, the Indian Parliament, are fighting against each other, and always tend to forget for what reason they have been elected by the people.
         Its quite sure that the Indians need to awake and involve themselves in another freedom struggle, a revolution for the betterment of this country, to throw away this weakened system, to reinstate the kind of democracy our great freedom fighters dreamt of. I know that most of the Indian population has had enough of this system and want to protest. All that we need now is a leader, a great soul and leader like the Father of Our Nation, to bring us together and show us the path for a new India, an India where everyone is equal, an India where socialism is a reality. Lets throw away these capitalists and bureaucrats who are ruining this country. Vande Matharam! 

A TRIBUTE TO OUR PARENTS

        Today, 1st October, is the Elders Day. Our parents are the biggest gifts for us. They spent all their life bringing us up, spend their life for our betterment, give us all their love and care. But, today, the behavior of a section of population towards elderly people is something to think of, especially in our country.
        The number of old age homes are increasing day-by-day, and also the number of residents in it. Most of them aren't orphans, and a large section of them have more than 1 children. The number of elderly people literally dispossed off at temples and hospitals are really large. Whatever possible monetary gain is absorbed from them by their children and grandchildren and atlast, thrown away like this. Home becomes a prison for many people once they start depending on their children. The parents of the people living abroad are the ones who suffer from loneliness the most. They might be wrong in working abroad and earning, but they must think about the condition of their parents too. The only thing their wish, in the dawn of their life, is some happiness and peace. They long for a smile, but end up in an old age home, and loneliness becomes their sole companion.
         The people who behave this way to their parents neither think of past, nor future. Past is when their parents sacrificed everything and struggled to bring them up and keep them happy. Their existance and the whole life is a gift from their parents. The future is that, their children will behave in the same way as they behave with their parents, if not worse, as they are growing up seeing all this.
         I sincerely hope that all children do love their parents and take good care of them. Please keep in mind that, even if we conquer the whole world, it would be worth nothing, if we don't keep our parents happy. On this Elders Day, this is a tribute to all parents and grand parents. Wish you a happy and peaceful life with your children and grandchildren.