Thursday, June 24, 2010
I have often wondered why bad things happen to good people. My heart went out to a particular person when tragedy befell but certain behavior over the last few days has managed to erase every sympathy I felt. I have always believed in the saying, 'What goes around, comes around'; today I reiterate that to myself with a lesson, that I may sympathize with them but when the inherent wickedness shows every emotion melts away showing the reason for the 'bad things' in the first place.
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I would have loved if such were always the ways of the world! Had there been a deus ex machina which would restore things chaotic to order with an underlying element of logic, justice and fair play! I don't want to be cynical but are we so sure, Subhra ?
ReplyDeleteWhy the God fearing pilgrims had to die that violent death? Why did the innocent school children get fire trapped and die a violent death? Why the peaceful, law-abiding civilians got butchered in that sudden explosion? Why so many of them, young and old, have to die in that catastrophic earthquake ? Why did Vidyasagar have to suffer so much? And Ramakrishna ? And Jesus? Why the small child had to be gang raped and smothered? What’s the guarantee that my neighbour’s innocent boy would not be felled by a stray assassin’s bullet?
Remember Tagore's "Proshno"? " aami je dekhechhi protikarheen shoktir oparadhe, bicharer baani neerobe, nibhrite kaande... aami je dekhechhi toroon baloke unmad hoye chhute, ki jontronay morechhe pathore nishphol matha kute...."! Would our conscience give honest answers to these queries, dear ?
I don't think there are definite answers to everything K-da. For there are many things beyond the realms of logic as you very beautifully brought forth. Likewise we all cannot be categorized into absolute terms of white and black as we all have shades of gray. Hence I have always reiterated that our actions should reflect and result in a clear conscience for you never know which action pays back in what way.
ReplyDeleteWould have loved to see you write more here. I guess you still write somewhere or you have been caught up in the busy ways of life. Anyway, Wish you a Happy Diwali r Pujo'r priti o subheccha! :)
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