Firstly, I admit I got inspired by J's blog. And, I don't belong to any political party yet. But, I too believe that the whole Valentine's day issue is a blown up thing. It's more of a business than anything else. I don't need to have a specific day to do something for my loved one to tell her I love. Infact, I feel everything you do should make your loved one feel that you love him/her. Be it small things or big, you can do it anytime of the year, any moment of the day. More so, on their birthdays or your anniversaries. I did use to feel lonely on these days earlier when I was single, but now I feel this day isn't that great, after I am married. And mother's day and father's day are all the more ridiculous. I am sure, most of the time I am at my home, I think how can I make life easier for my mother, father, brother and wife and think how can I make them happy. I don't need a special day for that. And giving gifts is not at all a way to do that. There are many better ways to do that.And if people believe that Valentine's day is a special day, I wish to ask, how many are aware of Guru Pournima. Its the day when we worship our Guru, our teacher. How many of us do that? Do we even know on that day that it is Guru Pournima? This day has been designated by Hindus since epic ages. Business people making big of Valentine's day should take special note of this and think what have they done on this day this year. I am sure no DJ or restaurant had thrown a party or no shop had special gift offers for your gurus, be it your school teacher, music teacher, management guru, whoever.
I feel its more of human behavior. Its the joy of celebration, an ocassion to do something special. Thats why we all like festivals so much. I am sure if all the people who wish to celebrate V-day are asked to moan or observe a sad moment for some tragedy, half of them will back off. And thats human nature. The only thing I want to stress is if we do something, we should have some solid reason behind it, not blindly follow what the (western) world is doing. We have a much better and richer culture which this world looks up to and we all should make sure we protect it, strengthen it and pass it to our juniors. I know there are grey areas, like J has said in her blog, but I think we are wise enough to sort out the two colours and make it clear.
Have a nice weekend ahead.
4 comments:
Thanks for the dual mention in the blog.. And yes, like I discussed in my own post, I agree with all of this, that the hungama is entirely business-oriented and people are buying into it. But you did ask me what my VDay plans were ;) So, is it that you don't believe it at all.. or is it that you think I buy into it?
I agree with you sachin. But mother's Day, father's Day make sense here in the western culture. Like here its actually a day where the kids will devote the whole day to their parents which they don't do otherwise. It probably makes the parents happy to spend time with them. So even though its gimmick theres some good coming outta it.
all these days mother, father, valentines, teachers etc days make a lot of sense in western world. Since India is going western so these days should make some sense in india as well. As far as guru purnima is considered. you got to make it interesting for ppl to get interested. Instead of opposing v-day you should create interest in young minds to go for guru purnima as well. that will make you a better person.
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