Sabarimala Issue- My view.
I don't understand what all this fuss over the sacred Sabarimala is about. Why do we give so much importance to a few so called liberal feminists whose only intention is to create news? Intentions remain the same for those who are behind the ''Ready to Wait'' campaign. If you don't want to go, it's okay..! If you are ready to wait, then wait....! Why such hula-bulah about nothing...? If not for propaganda and for the sake of looking for personal fame and cheap popularity in social media, what the fuss is all about then..? The ban was enforced under rule 3(b) of the Kerala Hindu places of worship (Authorisation of entry) rules 1965. After all the deliberations, the High Court of Kerala, in consultation with different stake holders had upheld the ban in 1991 and directed the Devaswam Board to fix the age for women to go to Sabarimala as below 10 and above 50. Though, courts have generally upholds equality whenever discrimination is reported on the basis of sex, the Supreme Court of India till now has not issued any definitive ruling on Sabarimala matter and hence the decision of the Kerala High Court on this issue still stands. Therefore, the law enforcement agencies in Kerala should have no problem preventing any attempt to physically enter or break into the sanctum sanctorum of Sabarimala by whatever Desais or Gosais more easily and efficiently than I'am here typing on these tiny, frustrating buttons on my smartphone keyboard, that too while sitting in this moving TNSTC bus from Palani.....:-)
Relax guys and gals...and stop making stupid people famous.
According to Hindu customs, we do not take a child, boy or girl, inside any temple before “choroonu” a ceremony we follow since time immemorial. It is something that we observe voluntarily as there is no mechanism available in any temple to meticulously verify whether the devotees observe this custom or not. Many of us, particularly the new generation, are probably less aware of such a custom but we still follow such practices prescribed by our ancestors in all their wisdom with a sense of reverence and fear of divine retribution. Similarly, our ancestors provided us with several such traditions and customs beneficial in many ways to our healthy upbringing and maintenance by incorporating a whole lot of simple health routines by making them part of our religious rituals. But in this digital word, we are in a hurry to thrust aside anything traditional as being labeled as superstition and blind faith without ever giving the matter much thought as to why our ancestors had instituted them in the first place.
Let’s not get hysterical about the present Sabarimala issue, treating it as a matter of gender justice and equality. In both Latin and Orthodox Christianity and also in Zoroastrianism, the priesthood is reserved for only men folk considering this belief in the uncleanness of women. In Muslim community the woman folk are not allowed entry in mosque. Here we have to use wisdom and understand that, all these restrictions are deep rooted in our religious and cultural beliefs that are in a way enforced by the religious institutions and patriarchal society in general. The fair and objective attitude to approach this sensitive topic is to observe enhanced tolerance and wait for an appropriate solution. We all agree that most such customs are not practicable and constitutionally justifiable in today’s world. Let’s be more practical rather than allow our mind be filled with negative thoughts and emotions when it comes to dictate our relationship with God. Let’s focus more on our present day life and travel our own distance towards prosperity. Don’t allow an event or person to control your emotions as they have a hidden agenda behind the curtain. The matter is now with the Supreme Court of India and they will soon be hearing the final arguments on the question of the restriction imposed on menstrual women. There should be no argument in regard to fundamental rights guaranteed to citizens of India irrespective of caste, creed and gender. And we all know, in this modern world, it’s absurd to debate on the notion of menstruating women being impure and if allowed inside the temple they may defile the temple by their presence. These are all man-made and with no current scientific evidence that suggests otherwise, the words of Dr. Ambedkar explain the role of constitution in providing social justice. He had remarked, “The religious conceptions in this country are so vast that they cover every aspect of life, from birth to death. There is nothing which is not religion and if personal law is to be saved, I’am sure about it that in social matters we will come to a standstill”. Here it’s all about collective or common conscience which holds the society together. I agree, as we progress we become more aware of our rights and hence the society as a whole becomes more mature, distinct and developed which demands changes to some age old traditions. Our courts in India have rightly addressed social reform agendas using proper procedure at appropriate times. The laws of the land are set up so that we will have orderly and peaceful societies to make us a better nation of people. We are not supposed to insist that all our religious values be the law of the land. Let’s have faith in our judiciary and since the Supreme Court will soon be hearing the final arguments on this issue, we as a progressive society shall wait and see what the highest court of India comes up with and wait until the Supreme Court gives a final judgment.
Till then relax and go to your classes…….
I don't understand what all this fuss over the sacred Sabarimala is about. Why do we give so much importance to a few so called liberal feminists whose only intention is to create news? Intentions remain the same for those who are behind the ''Ready to Wait'' campaign. If you don't want to go, it's okay..! If you are ready to wait, then wait....! Why such hula-bulah about nothing...? If not for propaganda and for the sake of looking for personal fame and cheap popularity in social media, what the fuss is all about then..? The ban was enforced under rule 3(b) of the Kerala Hindu places of worship (Authorisation of entry) rules 1965. After all the deliberations, the High Court of Kerala, in consultation with different stake holders had upheld the ban in 1991 and directed the Devaswam Board to fix the age for women to go to Sabarimala as below 10 and above 50. Though, courts have generally upholds equality whenever discrimination is reported on the basis of sex, the Supreme Court of India till now has not issued any definitive ruling on Sabarimala matter and hence the decision of the Kerala High Court on this issue still stands. Therefore, the law enforcement agencies in Kerala should have no problem preventing any attempt to physically enter or break into the sanctum sanctorum of Sabarimala by whatever Desais or Gosais more easily and efficiently than I'am here typing on these tiny, frustrating buttons on my smartphone keyboard, that too while sitting in this moving TNSTC bus from Palani.....:-)
Relax guys and gals...and stop making stupid people famous.
According to Hindu customs, we do not take a child, boy or girl, inside any temple before “choroonu” a ceremony we follow since time immemorial. It is something that we observe voluntarily as there is no mechanism available in any temple to meticulously verify whether the devotees observe this custom or not. Many of us, particularly the new generation, are probably less aware of such a custom but we still follow such practices prescribed by our ancestors in all their wisdom with a sense of reverence and fear of divine retribution. Similarly, our ancestors provided us with several such traditions and customs beneficial in many ways to our healthy upbringing and maintenance by incorporating a whole lot of simple health routines by making them part of our religious rituals. But in this digital word, we are in a hurry to thrust aside anything traditional as being labeled as superstition and blind faith without ever giving the matter much thought as to why our ancestors had instituted them in the first place.
Let’s not get hysterical about the present Sabarimala issue, treating it as a matter of gender justice and equality. In both Latin and Orthodox Christianity and also in Zoroastrianism, the priesthood is reserved for only men folk considering this belief in the uncleanness of women. In Muslim community the woman folk are not allowed entry in mosque. Here we have to use wisdom and understand that, all these restrictions are deep rooted in our religious and cultural beliefs that are in a way enforced by the religious institutions and patriarchal society in general. The fair and objective attitude to approach this sensitive topic is to observe enhanced tolerance and wait for an appropriate solution. We all agree that most such customs are not practicable and constitutionally justifiable in today’s world. Let’s be more practical rather than allow our mind be filled with negative thoughts and emotions when it comes to dictate our relationship with God. Let’s focus more on our present day life and travel our own distance towards prosperity. Don’t allow an event or person to control your emotions as they have a hidden agenda behind the curtain. The matter is now with the Supreme Court of India and they will soon be hearing the final arguments on the question of the restriction imposed on menstrual women. There should be no argument in regard to fundamental rights guaranteed to citizens of India irrespective of caste, creed and gender. And we all know, in this modern world, it’s absurd to debate on the notion of menstruating women being impure and if allowed inside the temple they may defile the temple by their presence. These are all man-made and with no current scientific evidence that suggests otherwise, the words of Dr. Ambedkar explain the role of constitution in providing social justice. He had remarked, “The religious conceptions in this country are so vast that they cover every aspect of life, from birth to death. There is nothing which is not religion and if personal law is to be saved, I’am sure about it that in social matters we will come to a standstill”. Here it’s all about collective or common conscience which holds the society together. I agree, as we progress we become more aware of our rights and hence the society as a whole becomes more mature, distinct and developed which demands changes to some age old traditions. Our courts in India have rightly addressed social reform agendas using proper procedure at appropriate times. The laws of the land are set up so that we will have orderly and peaceful societies to make us a better nation of people. We are not supposed to insist that all our religious values be the law of the land. Let’s have faith in our judiciary and since the Supreme Court will soon be hearing the final arguments on this issue, we as a progressive society shall wait and see what the highest court of India comes up with and wait until the Supreme Court gives a final judgment.
Till then relax and go to your classes…….
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