Thank you Letter and Few Replies and A question for all
First of all, I would really like to thank The Siasat Daily for understanding the need of posting and People for reading my pervious Article “An Open Letter to Sadhvi and RSS from a Hindu”. Your overwhelming response and wonderful comments made me write this letter, as I got to know the feelings of people from all around the Globe; I am much more interested to interact with my brethren and know them inside out.
I have tried to describe How we connect to our God, Allah, Bhagwan and WaheGuru through the following picture, please correct me if there is something wrong in this picture. Add comments if you have any Objection.
In the picture we all can see: The Outermost Circle depicts How God, Allah, Bhagwan and WaheGuru; all are of same color. They all are Same, God is one.
2nd Layer depicts of Humanity, Love and Unity; Very close to God.
3rd layer depicts Religions: I won’t name any religion because we all know that why!
4th layer depicts You and Me, All living in this world.
For some of us may see Religion be their first priority; but for Our God, Allah, Bhagwan, WaheGuru of course Humanity, Unity and Love is the first priority. If you love his people then regardless of 3rd layer you connect to God.
In the comments Many of my friends had Appreciated the article as it tickled their feeling of unity, some of them mentioned that it’s a useless article and I should Leave country or if Muslims demands their rights they should also leave as well, few of them stressed upon the need of 4 or more kids is right as we have to protect Hindutva.
Please allow me to answer each of the points raised:
It’s a useless article: It’s not your fault at all brother, It’s just that you didn’t got the point I was trying to raise. The point was and still is Unity. Did you ever donated anything for a cause? Or did you ever donated blood?
If your answer if yes then allow me to ask futher details;
Did you asked them before donating that where these funds will be used? Whether it will be distributed among Hindus, Muslims or Sikhs?
If you ever donated blood did the blood bank ever ask you your religion so that they can write it on collection bag “This blood belongs to a Hindu, Sikh, Muslim or Christian?”
Several times we fall sick, infections, Fever, Surgeries—May all be cured. Did you ever asked your Doctor what is your religion? Or on a surgery table?
If you or any of your Near and dears needed Blood from blood bank, in that situation had you ever asked about donor’s Religion?
If in above mentioned situations you do not ask such questions then why do you talk about specific things?
You should leave this country: As an Indian I have same right to live here as you have; and we all have same right to raise our voice against the problems we face or the issues we want to solve. Silence would not solve the problems someone has to take first step towards the journey of Unity. This is a democratic country, we all pay taxes everyday directly or indirectly, this country is made up of our joint efforts and Taxpayers money. You cannot ask anyone to leave unless or until they are on your private property.
The demand of 4 kids is right: Well! I really cannot say anything on this brother. It’s all your personal matter. If you can afford raising 4 kids then go on, no one has the right to stop you on this matter. But the thing is “would you like to raise 4 kids just on the advice of a third person?” I believe your answer would be — NO. This is exactly what I was talking about. Hindutva cannot be destroyed by anyone; we don’t need a large Numbers of Hindus to protect Hindutva. We need quality leaders and followers.
P.S: Please read About the History of Sikhs.
For those who think Muslims are just terrorists and they spark Riots or anything like that Please read the following:
Cricket is in the blood of every Indian. Our team has several Muslim Players. Many matches would have been lost without them. The only reason Team India is winning is their TEAM SPIRIT, regardless of religions, casts, Color and creed. I guess now you all can name Team India’s Players right now.
Our former President and Great scientist Honorable Mr. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (APJ Abdul Kalam). Kalam is popularly known as the Missile Man of India for his work on the development of ballistic missile and launch vehicle technology. He played a pivotal organizational, technical and political role in India’s Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998, the first since the original nuclear test by India in 1974. Kalam is known for his Books, motivational speeches and interaction with the student community in India.
Celebrity Salman Khan has been involved in several charities during his career. He has started an NGO called Being Human which sells T-shirts and other products online and in stores. A portion of the sales go to a worthy cause supporting the underprivileged. In its early days, Salman Khan set up and funded the Foundation using his own money. The Foundation has two focus areas: Education and Healthcare. In 2011, he launched his own production company called SKBH Productions (Salman Khan Being Human Productions). Money which will be generated from film productions will be donated to Being Human. First film made under the banner was kids entertainer Chillar Party, which went on to win 3 National Awards, for Best Children’s film, Best Original Screenplay and Child Artist’s Award .
In January 2012, Khan offered to pay 4 million (US$63,000) for releasing around 400 prisoners from around 63 prisons in the state of Uttar Pradesh via his NGO. The prisoners had completed their term but due to economical reasons, they were unable to pay a legal fine for their charges.
Perfectionist alias Aamir Khan; started a Show named; Satyamev Jayate The show focuses on sensitive social issues prevalent in India such as female foeticide, child sexual abuse, rape, honour killings, domestic violence, untouchability, alcoholism, and the criminalization of politics. It aims to bring the great achievements of people which often go unnoticed in order to encourage the audience to achieve their goals no matter what comes in between. It also aims to empower citizens with information about their country, and urge them to take action. While the primary language of the show is Hindi, it is simulcast in eight languages such as Bengali, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil and Telugu, and subtitled in English, to ensure maximum reach. The first season of Satyamev Jayate saw responses from viewers in 165 countries, including Djibouti, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Isle of Man and Papua New Guinea. A sum of Rs 22.3 crore was received as donations by the NGOs featured on this season. The second season was watched by 600 million Indians. The causes raised in the second season were supported by over 3 crore people and the season generated more than one billion impressions online.
The time doesn’t allow me to give you more examples and I think these examples are enough to get hat wrong image off your Mind. Terrorism is really a burning issue but it can’t be connected to Muslims only. If you are not still satisfied please leave a comment in comments sections below.
P.S. Let’s come back on Our Main Points Humanity, Unity and Love.
Here are Few clear Examples of Humanity by Some Non- Muslims to give You an Idea of Humanity, Love and Unity.
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Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel was an Indian barrister and statesman, one of the leaders of the Indian National Congress and one of the founding fathers of the Republic of India. He was a social leader who played a leading role in the country’s struggle for independence and guided its integration into a united, independent nation.
In India and elsewhere, he was often addressed as Sardar, which means Chief in Hindi, Urdu and Persian. Patel was employed in successful practice as a lawyer. He subsequently organized peasants from Kheda, Borsad, and Bardoli in Gujarat in non-violent civil disobedience against oppressive policies imposed by the British Raj; in this role, he became one of the most influential leaders in Gujarat.
He rose to the leadership of the Indian National Congress and was at the forefront of rebellions and political events, organizing the party for elections in 1934 and 1937, and promoting the Quit India movement.
As the first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of India, Patel organized relief for refugees in Punjab and Delhi, and led efforts to restore peace across the nation. Patel took charge of the task to forge a united India from the British colonial provinces allocated to India and more than five hundred self-governing princely states, released from British suzerainty by the Indian Independence Act 1947.Using frank diplomacy, backed with the option and use of military force, Patel’s leadership persuaded almost every princely state. Often known as the “Iron Man of India” or “Bismarck of India”, he is also remembered as the “Patron Saint” of India’s civil servants for establishing modern all-India services.
Rabindranath Tagore a renowned poet, wrote Jana Gana Mana, the National Anthem of India. Rabindranath contributed to our Unity through his Poetry, The National Anthem gives us the massage of Unity and Victory.
Bhagat Puran Singh.Bhagat Puran Singh.
Bhagat Puran Singh (June 4, 1904 – August 5, 1992) was born in Rajewal (Rohno) Ludhiana district, Punjab. Born into a Hindu family, he was given the name Ramjidas as a child.
Though he never finished his basic schooling, he became a writer, a (self) publisher, an environmentalist, and a philanthropist. He is perhaps best remembered for the home he founded in Amritsar, India, named Pingalwara, a home which long after his death, is still tending to the castaways of society: the sick, disabled and abandoned forlorn people.
As a young man he decided to dedicate his life to the ‘selfless service of humanity’. He founded Pingalwara in 1947 with only a few patients, the neglected and rejected of the streets of Amritsar. An early advocate of what we today refer to as the ‘Green Revolution’, Bhagat Puran Singh was spreading awareness about environmental pollution, and increasing soil erosion long before such ideas became popular.
He was honoured in 1979 by the Government of India with the Padma Shri award, given for exceptional and distinguished service in any field. He was among the citizens of India who returned their awards and medals after the Indian army’s attack on the Golden Temple in 1984. He died on August 5, 1992 in Amritsar.
Bhai Kanhaiya JiBhai Kanhaiya Ji
Bhai Kanhaiya Ji, born in a Dhamman Khatri family of Sodhara near Wazirabad in Sialkot district (now in Pakistan). His father was a wealthy trader, but he himself being of a religious bent left home when he was still very young and roamed about with saddhus and ascetics in search of spiritual peace.
His special mission was selfless service of humanity with no distinction of nationality, caste or creed. In 1704–5, he was on a visit to Anandpur when the city was invaded by a combination of hill troops and the imperial Mughal army.
During the frequent sallies and skirmishes between the Sikhs and the enemy, Bhai Kanhaiya was often seen carrying a mashak (a sort of pouch made of goat’s skin that was used to carry water from one place to another), to serve water to anyone who was thirsty. He took upon the task of quenching the thirst of the wounded soldiers in the battle of Anandpur Sahib in 1704. He did this sewa with love and affection without any discrimination between the Guru’s Sikh soldiers and the Mughal armies’ soldiers. His act of compassion stirred up stern criticism amongst his fellow Sikhs, who complained to Guru Gobind Singh Ji, pointing out that Bhai Kanhaiya Ji was serving water to the wounded soldiers from the enemy camp. They were especially annoyed because the Mughals had surrounded the city and stopped all their food supplies, and here was Bhai Kanhaiya sharing with them what little water they had. They had tried to stop him many a time, but he would not pay any heed. Guru Gobind Singh summoned Bhai Kanhaiya and explained that he had received a complaint about his actions on the battlefield.
Guruji said, “These brave Sikhs are saying that you go and feed water to the enemy and they recover to fight them again – Is this true?”
Bhai Kanhaiya Ji replied “Yes, my Guru, what they say is true. But Maharaj, I saw no Mughal or Sikh on the battlefield. I only saw human beings. And, … Guru Ji, .. they all have the same God’s Spirit? – Guru Ji, have you not taught us to treat all God’s people as the same?”
Narayanan Krishnan.Narayanan Krishnan.
Narayanan Krishnan was an award-winning chef with Taj Hotels, Bangalore and was short-listed for an elite job in Switzerland. After witnessing a distressing incident in 2002, he quit his job and began feeding the homeless and mentally disabled in his hometown. He said, “I saw a very old man, literally eating his own human waste out of hunger. I went to the nearby hotel and asked them what was available. They had idli, which I bought and gave to the old man. Believe me, I had never seen a person eating so fast, ever. As he ate the food, his eyes were filled with tears. Those were the tears of happiness.”
Krishnan founded the Akshaya Trust organization in 2003, which helps to feed the homeless and mentally-disabled in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. He serves breakfast, lunch and dinner to 425 indigent and elderly people in Madurai. He also provides haircuts and shaves to give dignity to those he serves. He was selected as one of the Top 10 in “CNN heroes 2010″ list.
The List is Endless
Finally it’s just One Question to you all:
Do we have little space in our heart to give respect to other religions? Is it possible that all people could live together even under one roof regardless of their religion?