India and Secularism
India has always been a country charecterized by secularism, and “unity in diversity,”. These are famous slogans used in our country, again and again. But is India really secular? If so, to what extent? Is religion still a barrier? Are our philosophies and traditions being forgotten? Are we really united as a nation or is this simply a myth? These questions, I shall put up on the forum, for debate and discussion by AIF members.
Here is a thoughtful take on the subject by 14 year old Deepti who has analysed the subject pretty well. Do listen to her opinion on the subject. Here’s what she has to say about the nature of secularism and religion in our country:
EVILS OF THE PAST
“Our heritage and culture is getting lost. the ancient Aryan faiths and beliefs which became the foundation of Hinduism is being completely misinterpreted. as far as spirituality is concerned, god is one. no where in true ethics has it been prescribed that He be the cause of separation of human kind based on race, creed, color and sex. then why do we exclaim, ” for you God! ” and continue to shatter the world through atrocious crimes of partition???
people cry around in pride about their secularness. but where is it? only in the superficial layers of our epithelial cells , but not in the deeps chambers of our heart. the sects in society was first done on the basis of physical abilities and not on a persons character. . what you are born is not what you are. you are who you choose to be.
people as well might shake their heads and think that i am off my rocker for suggesting that racism and cast ism still exist today. but exist it does………
when will we realise that what a person wears, how he or she is, what religion they whose to follow is their own personal choice?? how can we call India a free nation, or the world for that matter , when we are under the tyranny of discrimination? are we so helpless against these massive forces of injustice? should we just succumb and bow our heads in resigned acceptance?
should the distance of the seas and the difference of faiths and culture stop us in our valiant attempt for unity?????????????
these are not questions that ask for answers but demand it ………………………….. ”
Deepti Raghuram
(for more from Deepti please do visit her blog
Thanks, all
Lakshmi
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