Man
alone is responsible for the chaos, confusion, hatred and bloodshed in the
world. “All the religions” and the “–isms” like Patriotism, Nationalism, Regionalism,
Fascism, Nazism, Capitalism and Communism divide the world and create unnecessary
hurdles and barriers. Many religious leaders instill hatred and ill-will in the
minds of their believers. They propound and expound uncanny ideas, such as superiority
on the basis of race, sex and colour. Even the doctrines of heaven, hell and
rebirth are invented by priests to exploit their believers with blind faith. They
created idols and idol-saints to extract money.
The
great culture and civilizations of Afghanistan and Iraq is in shambles; life of
the common man in Ukraine and Chechnya is miserable. There is no justification
for the bloodshed and loss of life of innocent children and women in West Asia.
These are terrible events that shocked the human mind. The religious
fundamentalism of Jews, Christians and Muslim; and other –isms are the reason
for the chaos and threat to peace and security in the world. I sincerely hope
that a world government would emerge out from the chaos and confusions in the
present world.
I
recall the meaningful lyrics of the song written by a well-known poet, Shri.
Vayalar Rama Varma, who expressed his displeasure in the following words in “Malayalam,”
the language of Kerala: -
“Manushyan Mathangale Srishtichoo…
Mathangal Dhaivangale
Srishtichoo…
Manushyanum Mathangalum
Dhaivangalum Koodee
Mannu Panku Vachu..
manassu Panku Vachu..
(Manushyan Mathangale
………..)
Hinduvaayee
Musslamaanaayee Christianiyaayi
Nammale
Kandaalariyaathaayee
India
Bhranthaalayamaayee
Aayiramaayira Maanava
Hrudhayangal
Aayudha Purakalaayee
Dhaivam Theruvil
Marikkunnu
Chekuthaan Chirikunnu
(Manushyan Mathangale …………..)
Sathyamevide
Soundaryamevide
Swathanthryamevide
Nammude
Rakth Bandangalevide
Nithya Snehangalevide
Aayiram Yugangalil
Orikkal
Varaarulloravathaarangal
Evide
Manushyan Theuvil
marikunnu
Mathangal Chirikunnu
(Manushyan Mathangale
……..)”
The
poet expresses his displeasure by saying, “Men created religions; religions
created Gods; men, religions and Gods divided the world and divided human minds.
They became Hindus, Muslims and Christians and failed to recognize each other;
Indians have become confused; thousands and thousands of human minds have
become storage houses of weapon; God dies on the street and Devil grins.” The
poet laments, “What is the truth? Where is the beauty? Where is our freedom?
Where is our security? Where is our constant affection? Where is the new mystic
leader who appears once in a century? Men die on the street and the devil
grins.”
The
lyrics of this song were composed by Shri. Vayalar Rama Varma. Shri. Devarajan
gave the music. This song was sung by veteran playback singer Dr. Yeshudas for
the film, “Achanum Bappayum” in the
year 1972.
Excerpts from
MEMOIRS
An autobiography
by
Joseph J. Thayamkeril
Lawyer, Kochi, Kerala, India.
josephjthayamkeril.blogspot.com
josephjthayamkeril@google.com
josephjthayamkeril@gmail.com