The two Books Indians Pray to
Srimad Bhagvad Gita and Constitution of India are revered by everyone. Depending on the disposition towards, right, left or center, some even worship one or both the books, literally. Alas, if only one goes through the text and understands what’s written in there, and a life changing experience is guaranteed. These will be for completely opposite reasons though.
Bhagvad Gita is a text to prepare Arjuna to give his best in the most crucial battle of his life. It’s a training manual for peak performance in both, material as well as spiritual life. Rather than utilizing the wisdom to lead a grandly successful life, most either never touch it or just get stuck in the semantics of Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre… The text beautifully explains that path of Dharma is to be followed which makes one choose Shreyash over Preyash. Mother pampering the kid in her own house may be ok, but cant allow the child to mess with neighbour’s plants or pets. It says that one’s dharma is defined by the role, place and time of the action. True Freedom is guaranteed!
The Constitution of India, on the other hand, is sworn by every Indian including me, to be followed and even Courts are fighting tooth and nail to preserve the basic structure. This document is however unreadable. Else, we can see the purpose of core Government of India Act, 1935 for subjugation of masses by the ruling class still being maintained, esp. for administrative purposes. Constitution of any country is the contract between the state and its citizen, is it not? How many Indians can really make a sense of what is written in it? It is written by the lawyers, to be read and interpreted by the lawyers for the functioning of the lawyers’, rather than the utility of the common citizen. Independence is preserved, Freedom is taken!
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