THEY  SEE  IT  THIS  WAY

My old FB friends are aware that I often post some important quotes on my timeline. By and large, such materials have been received appreciatively by my page-viewers. By far such examples of indulgence enthuses me to go on with the practice. However, of late, I have a response which disturbs me.

A friend inserts his comment saying that since I have been  quoting good things, it is believed that I must be following them. Why I alone, anybody, if he abides by such quotes even by 10%, he will be a super man. Kya Ram nam lena ya likhna gunah hai? If yes, then by far I am at fault. If no, then such comments appear to be uncalled for. Since I am in dock for not implementing such ideal sayings in my personal life, can I ask such persons if they are incorporating those good things in their personal life which regularly appear in the publications with which they are associated. Please do not be selective to target an individual for no obvious fault. I shall meekly accept that contention if the rules are quoted under which quoting great thoughts is a criminal activity.

I am a conch (shankh), which when blown, gives the information to the devotees that the ‘aarti’ is due to begin. The faithful rush to the temple to join the ritual and not to see the face, colour and size of the conch. I have no role in such quotes except that I bring them to the notice of my friends. ‘ham to galiyon me sadyen dete hainn, hame maaloom nahi kaun kahan rahta hai, sham se pahle ghar ko laut aata hoon, din men bhi faqiron ko lutne ka dar rahta hai.

I am not an intellectual but definitely intelligent enough to gauge the intention of posting such an agonizing comment. Critics are welcome but ‘chhidraneshwan’ should be better avoided. To conclude, I humbly request such friends to rethink and decide if I really deserve it or does their conscience admit them being right. Let intellectual maturity prevail over personal bickerings, if any.

‘Nij kabitta kahi lag na neeka, saras hou athwa ati feeka. Je par bhaniti sunat muskahin, aise purush bahut jag nahin.  –Goswami Tulsidasji