What good war does?
I grew up in a middle-class household in the U.P, a state of India with four siblings and I am the eldest of them. Since my childhood I was very curious about things and try to look for answers. Due to my family and surroundings I had an inclination towards religion and spirituality from a very early age whereas I spent my time reading about our religion. At an early age, I picked up a rebellious attitude unknowingly. People considered me as a rebel from an early age since I used to raise my voice against any unlawful acts and wrongdoings. I always wanted to help people and still do. As I was growing up, my urge to discover my religion started to thicken. All my readings and findings always intrigued me about the glory days we had in the past and the worst part was how it all spoiled with time. You would wonder if you know that when Bharat was united and not broken into so many pieces it used to be the hub of knowledge. Scholars from different parts of the world came down to India to expand their knowledge. Bharat was the “Bishwaguru” or “Guru of the World”. However due to many bloody wars fought, countless invasions Bharat gradually lost its glory and pride.
From that idea, I decided to set myself out on a quest to find the truth of life as well as to spread a message of “Nav Nirman of Akhanda Bharat” which means “The construction of the new age Bharat”. I wanted to explore the “Bharat ‘’ of the past and “India ‘’ of the present and be to those places of significance which were once celebrated. My dream is to see all the parts of Bharat yet again coming together and live in peace and harmony which once existed here. People from different culture, religion had coexisted back in time and they still can do even now if they have the right intention and mindset. I completely believe that in my heart and I want to believe it too for our greater good.
I started my journey from my motherland and now proceeding towards Bangladesh where I shall spend a few days and again come back home. In my mind I have intended to visit the whole Indian subcontinent in my quest; I ask for blessing from God. May he give me the strength to fulfill my wish.
Finally, I want to express something from my heart. Look at the people, look at the world. The whole civilisation has stooped down to such an astonishingly cruel level where peoples’ lives do not matter at all. The lust of power has made humans blind to death and there is no sign of humanity left in us anymore. Wars have broken out everywhere. For what purpose? Power? Domination? Sufficing their hunger for blood? Can’t we see, what cost are we paying for this nonsense? In this modern era where people are supposed to be working towards a better living, education, healthcare, prosperity, what are we doing in real life? The question remains and followed by a sheer silence.
I want to spread the message of peace, of love, of compassion. I wish to tell everyone that no country had ever become successful which was war prone. Wars destroy lives, family, society, country and eventually someone perhaps wins but humanity loses in these fierce battles. We are the most advanced creatures in this world however our activities literally put myself to shame at times. Then I just close my eyes, and ask God, “Oh Lord, bestow us with knowledge and wisdom. We are so derailed and clueless in this world”.
