Secularism is the most misunderstood and misused term marketed by pseudo-secularists for personal  gains.  Our great cultural heritage has the ability to sustain unity in diversity  and it is only due to such rich cultural ethos  that a  great personality Sardar Patel was able to unify approximately 565 princely states . We must not forget and leave behind our cultural ethos. The so called secularists are just trying to fuel the fire of disharmony and mistrust amongst the common masses. Its high time now that we have a constructive and healthy debate on Article370, Uniform civil code and  Reservation issues and other core issues to negate the obnoxious influence and ideology of pseudo-secularists who are all set to annihilate our cultural nationalism.We can only answer them by exhibiting the depth of our culture. Also, in the meanwhile, we must let our constitution remain vibrant and dynamic by including some progressive and healthy changes so that we change with changing times. His will further help to deter the evil designs of these propagandists.

SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST: has it become the defining feature of our society?

While going past Lalu Yadav’s, house yesterday  and  seeing the gaiety and high spirits of his well wishers  over his recent win made me realize the essence of  the law of ‘survival of the fittest’ in every sphere, be it family, society or politics. Such was the effect of his win that well wishes are pouring over him from all quarters, even from his enemies or to put it more precisely, his erstwhile political enemies. Power, wealth and  affluence have gone on to assume the greatest significance in families, society and above all in politics which is bound to have a catastrophic effect, sooner or later. Though the law of the “survival of the fittest” is not the hallmark of our culture, but it is alarming to see it being incorporated into it as its integral component and that too without us realising its repercussion. Those who have power can easily turn their negatives into positives and enmity into friendship, that too without sacrificing their ego or narrow mindedness. Now RJD’S every negative aspect  seems positive for the opportunists and this is the new trend and identity of politics in India.  Now if someone has power and wealth he/ she can experience an exponential growth in his/her stature while those people lacking power and wealth quickly fade away from the mind and heart of the masses even if they have had some positive contribution to the society.This is our misfortune.  Its better and should be more rewarding to do one’s ‘swa-dharma’and  selfless service. This is the sole foundation of Indian culture that will pave the way for  mutual understanding and acceptance  without judging people on the basis of their status of power , wealth and affluence. This is the sole way by which  we can live in peace, unity and harmony

ROLLING BACK TO STEREOTYPED POLITICS: POLITICS OF OPPORTUNISM

Even today, Bihar has a long way to go in terms of voting behaviour.We have still not risen above the old mentality of caste based politics. There has been intensive polarisation in Bihar and certain parties have made full use of this division. There are two classes of voters in Bihar: the mature,one going for development and the other immature one, still stuck to caste distinctions. This election, the latter has prevailed. Now regional issues, proper strategizing and propaganda have more impact on the results of state elections.  In order to win elections it is necessary to reach out to the masses in order to influentially convey their goals and agenda. The election is over and now we can do nothing about it other than to hope for good governance from this new government.

धर्म संस्कृति और अध्यात्म भारत की ऊर्जा के स्रोत हैं। अतः संस्कृति, अध्यात्म और धर्म का विकास अगर निरंतर होता रहा तो अधार्मिक तत्व स्वतः विलुप्त होते जाएँगे और भारत अध्यात्म गुरु बनकर पुरे विश्व का मार्गदर्शन करता रहेगा। विजयदशमी का पर्व भी इसी बात का संकेत करता है कि हम धर्म की ओर सर्वथा अग्रसर होते रहें और अपने अंदर व्याप्त आसुरि  और अधार्मिक शक्तियों का विनाश करें। राम राज्य की कल्पना को पूरा करना ही भारतीय संस्कृति का आधार स्तम्भ है। आज विजयदशमी के शुभ पर्व पर सभी की मंगल कामना करते हुए हम रामचरितमानस: जो  भारत की आत्मा है , उसे अपने जीवन मूल्यों में उतारने का प्रयास करें।
जय जय सुरनायक जन सुखदायक प्रनतपाल भगवंता।
गो द्विज हितकारी जय असुरारी  सिन्धुसुता प्रिय कंता। 

Adaptation, acceptance of innovative ideas and change in system is inevitable for a healthy progress and to save the system from deformity and rusting. There is a dire need to change the old age collegium system to bring transparency in the judicial system. Though Supreme Court has struck down on National Judicial Apoointment Commission law meant to replace the two decade old collegium system of judges’ appointment but it has accepted there is a clear lacuna in the age old system. This is why the SC has called for further discussion on this topic. For bringing transparency Supreme Court should uphold the constitutionality of the 99^th Amendment and work towards bringing transparency and safeguarding the very sanctity of the judiciary, the pious pillar of democracy and the political system. 

Literature reflects the state and taste of society, politics, culture etc. Sometimes it shows the reality of these fields and sometimes it provides solutions or gives impetus to idealism , moral awakening and work as tool to rejuvenate the nation. But at the same time when through literature, the society starts being polluted then it really hampers the progress. There were many poets who presented before our society, the images of our system: either their downfall or lacuna in their functioning which led to mass awakening for reform in the system. Poets like  RAMDHARI SINGH DINKAR,PHANISWAR NATH RENU ,NAGARJUN, RAHUL SANKRITYAN, PREMCHAND etc; who presented the reflections and images of system.

 Phaniswar Nath’s first novel Maila Anchal ( THE SOILED LINEN,1954) was a social novel that depicted the life of rural Bihar and its people, especially the backward and the deprived. He was awarded Padma Shri in 1970 . He returned the this honour later in protest of the proclamation of Internal Emergency. PREMCHAND used literature for arousing public awareness related to corruption, Feudal system, poverty, Colonialism etc;  Premchand’s famous novels like GODAN, GABAN, NIRMALA,SHATRANJ KE KHILADI, KAFAN etc inspired the society. Though Shakespeare’s works got so much fame they have no theme to convey society which was exhibited by Premchand, Phaniswar Nath Renu or Dinkar and many other Indian writers in that age or before or after that. Today the theme is missing and today novels.

  There has been massive detoriation in the contemporary literature. For economic benefits or for name and fame many authors have presented very low level literary works which instead of inspiring the society are  maligning and polluting it. No doubt in a democratic country everyone has freedom of speech but it has certain limitations also which should always be taken care of. Our literary works must carry some theme which has a moral footprint in the   society.

जय प्रकाश नारायण 

राष्ट्र भक्त और निष्काम  कर्मयोगी, जय प्रकाश नारायण को   देश उनके जन्म दिवस पर नमन करता है। संपूर्ण क्रांति का आह्वाहन कर समस्त देशवासियों को उन्होंने देश सेवा करने की जिम्मेदारी सौंपी।  प्रजातंत्र   के मंदिर में उन्होंने व्यवस्था परिवर्तन की जिम्मेदारी समस्त नागरिको को सौंप कर यह  सन्देश  दिया की प्रजा जनतंत्र की नीव है और उसे हमेशा  जागरूक रहकर प्रजातंत्र के आदर्शो को जीवित रखने का प्रयास करना चाहिये । 

लोकनायक की जन्म और कर्म भूमि बिहार आज ऐसी  दहलीज पर खड़ा   होकर व्यवस्था परिवर्तन की मांग कर रहा है। यह दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण है कि  उनके ही अनुयायियों  ने ही आज बिहार की धरती को खोखला कर प्रजातंत्र के आदर्शो को रौंदने का काम किया  है।

 बिहार में पुनः लोकनायक की संपूर्ण क्रांति की आवश्यकता है ताकि इस राज्य  को विकास की संजीवनी प्राप्त  हो और सामाजिक समरसता प्रदान हो न कि जाति  और मजहब के आधार पर कटुता फैले । बिहार के सच्चे सपूत को  हमारी सच्ची श्रद्धांजलि तभी होगी जब हम अपने अन्दर जाग्रति लायें   और अपने मतदान व्यवहार  की दिशा  बदलें  और व्यवस्था परिवर्तन कर बिहार को उसकी अतीत के गौरव    की ओर ले जायें । 

मुझे दिनकर जी की पंक्तियाँ याद आ रही हैं जो हमारे लिये प्रेरणादायक  हैं :

सदियों की ठंढी, बुझी राख सुगबुगा उठी,
मिट्टी सोने का ताज पहन इठलाती है
दो राह, समय के रथ का घर्घर-नाद सुनो,
सिंहासन खाली करो कि जनता आती है।

जनता? हां,मिट्टी की अबोध मूरतें वही,
जाड़े-पाले की कसक सदा सहनेवाली,
जब अंग-अंग में लगे सांप हो चूस रहे
तब भी न कभी मुंह खोल दर्द कहनेवाली।

जनता? हां, लंबी-बडी जीभ की वही कसम,
"जनता,सचमुच ही, बडी वेदना सहती है।"
"सो ठीक, मगर, आखिर इस पर जनमत क्या है?"
'है प्रश्न गूढ़ जनता इस पर क्या कहती है?"

मानो, जनता ही फूल जिसे अहसास नहीं,
जब चाहो तभी उतार सजा लो दोनों में
अथवा कोई दुधमुंही जिसे बहलाने के
जन्तर-मन्तर सीमित हों चार खिलौनों में।

लेकिन होता भूडोल, बवंडर उठते हैं,
जनता जब कोपाकुल हो भृकुटि चढाती है
दो राह, समय के रथ का घर्घर-नाद सुनो,
सिंहासन खाली करो कि जनता आती है।

हुंकारों से महलों की नींव उखड़ जाती,
सांसों के बल से ताज हवा में उड़ता है,
जनता की रोके राह,समय में ताव कहां?
वह जिधर चाहती,काल उधर ही मुड़ता है।

अब्दों, शताब्दियों, सहस्त्राब्द का अंधकार
बीता; गवाक्ष अंबर के दहके जाते हैं
यह और नहीं कोई,जनता के स्वप्न अजय
चीरते तिमिर का वक्ष उमड़ते जाते हैं।

सब से विराट जनतंत्र जगत का आ पहुंचा,
तैंतीस कोटि-हित सिंहासन तैयार करो
अभिषेक आज राजा का नहीं, प्रजा का है,
तैंतीस कोटि जनता के सिर पर मुकुट धरो।

आरती लिये तू किसे ढूंढता है मूरख,
मन्दिरों, राजप्रासादों में, तहखानों में?
देवता कहीं सड़कों पर गिट्टी तोड़ रहे,
देवता मिलेंगे खेतों में, खलिहानों में।

फावड़े और हल राजदण्ड बनने को हैं,
धूसरता सोने से श्रृंगार सजाती है
दो राह,समय के रथ का घर्घर-नाद सुनो,
सिंहासन खाली करो कि जनता आती है।