Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Nation of hypocites

Yes I really think so... we are nothing but a nation of perverts.



For proof look at Gujarat. Art students ending up in jail for painting nude images of women and 'hurting' religious sentiments. MF Hussain, probably the greatest most successful pianter modern India has, is on the run for desecrating images of goddess Saraswati by painting her in the nude.



Before even thinking of 'punishing' poor Chandramohan or MF Hussain, have these self appointed guardians of our morality looked around them, or looked at their own history. Looking at the way they are reacting, I don't think most of them have even seen a temple, otherwise they would have certainly seen nude images of gods and goddesses in temples across the nation, some of them dating back to ancient times.



Instead of attacking these poor artists or galleries, why don't they tear down these temples, blacken the images or renounce the ancient kings and artists who drew them.



The very same people will probably not even bother to protest against some disgusting programmes and advertisements on television. Under the name of Lord Balaji, Ekta Kapur propagates all sorts of immoralities in her K serials. I am yet to come across a woman who marries 4 people in 6 months, sleeps with half a dozen others, plot the deaths of a few others an still be the epitome of 'Bhartiya Nari'. Do you see Bajrang Dal activists tearing down her office? Has anyone yet protested or ransacked the Amul hosiery for releasing what is perhaps the most disgusting ad ever seen on Indian television? Why doesn't the government ban this ad, instead of taking AXN off air for a few months for broadcasting a programme called the 'World's Sexiest Commercials'.



And if you still need proof of the fact that we are nation of hypocrites and perverts, just see the comments below the video.





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Friday, May 18, 2007

One for the boys....

Guys

My brother's band - Decibel is one of the 16 chosen from across the country to compete in the Channel V reality show 'Launchpad'. They'll be slugging it out on Saturday the 19th at Hard Rock Cafe in Mumbai. Be there to cheer them on, for this is what they will be playing...



This and lot's more... Rock on guys !!

Thursday, May 17, 2007

India vs US

Difference between India & US



In the US it is okay to kiss in public but criminal to pee in public. In India, it is okay to pee in public, but criminal to kiss !!




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Stolen from Times of India's 'Contrapunto'



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Monday, May 14, 2007

The Tibetan

I am an atheist, but Buddhism and its teachings have had quite an impact on me...



A few months back I was in Dharamsala with C. Together, we were strolling down the streets of McLeoganj (Upper Dharamsala) and soon found ourselves at the doorstep of the Namgyal Monastery, the seat of His Holiness The Dalai Lama. Co-incidentally, he was in town on that day and was expected to visit the monastery soon. Not wanting to miss out on the chance, we made our way in - not before undergoing a rigourous security check.



Entering the monastery, we were swamped by the milling crowds all gathered for one glimpse of His Holiness and the two of us had little clue as to where to go or what to do. We decided to follow a large group of people going up the stairs. On top of the staircase we were separated from the group by the guards and we were feeling quite flustered by them. The whole place was in absolute chaos and no one was willing to help us out.



About to give up and get out, I felt a hand on my shoulder and I turned around to stare into the deep black eyes of an elderly Tibetan. He spoked no Hindi or English, but beckoned us to sit down next to him. We squeezed into the tiny space on the steps amongst a huge crowd of praying common folk. Sitting there too was difficult as there was hardly any place, but the reassuring hand on my shoulder made me stay. I looked at him inquisitively, trying to understand the purpose of his insistence. And then he smiled....



Never have I ever seen anyone smile like that, his face... wrinkly and cragged was a picture of serenity, the eyes deep as the darkest coal mines... and smile it was like Buddha himself. I needed no more reassurance and looking back at C told me that she felt the same.



Moments later, we knew what he meant... there was a hush in the crowd and an air of anticipation.... a whisper went round the hall and then all of a sudden, His Holiness walked up the stairs just about 4 feet away from us. He turned around, and looked directly at us and smiled .....

We turned around to look at our Tibetan, his eyes were closed, lips murmuring silent prayers along with the beads of his rosary. Moments later, the hall rumbled with the deep throated 'Om Mani Padme Hum' by the Gyuto monks.



The Tibetan opened his eyes and smiled again.... I knew who he was....he was Avalokiteshwara himself.









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