http://sify.com/news/Rigorous-efforts-to-abolish-manual-scavenging-by-March-2010-news-kbsukefcgbi.html

If we could give a healthy and clean atmosphere to our children and young generation that will be great. But till today, we don’t see any miracle happening, around here in my India. We still see people going around and doing it, manually, with their mouth covered with a dirty cloth.

May our country be really free from this inhuman practice and more specially the people related to this field. May they get freedom from this. May they not feel bad about it, when they do the job.

And may our people in common, not judge the workers of this area, as “lower humans”. May the mentality be changed and a new perspective be formed. 

  Manual scavenging abolition sooner the better.

K G Balakrishnan became, Chief Justice of India, in 2007. then, President A P J Abdul Kalam administered the oath of office and secrecy to Balakrishnan, 61, who is the 37th Chief Justice of India. 

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1174723.cms

Now, almost ready to retire from his post, CJI spoke out some of his life experience this way:  “caste prejudices had not come down against the dalits.”  The time is passing, we have enjoyed 60 years of our own people’s rule, but there seems to be NO CHANGE in the perspective of our Indian society.  

The CJI shared his thoughts while looking back in his life:

“it had not been an easy road for him.”  from this statement we can learn how difficult the life has been for CJI, as he was raised in a Dalit home.

 ”…Asked whether in the present day, a similarly placed dalit boy would have a smoother journey, the CJI said, “It will still be difficult.”  This speaks for the future generation of the Dalit origin.

 “I have suffered caste prejudices. But at the same time, so many people have helped me irrespective.”

From CJI’s life we can learn that it is not  easy for a Dalit child to get education,  and to be raised in a society where caste prejudices are countless. But thanks to many who stand with the Dalit and oppressed people cause in our society, we need them more and we want them to raise their voice to be little more louder.

We also would urge to the people like honorable CJI and others in the high posts, they should not content to be in the high posts but should come down to help their struggling and oppressed brothers and sisters in the villages and less edcated areas, so that they too, may have the opportunity to successed.

Somehow, we feel proud that a Dalit could reach to the point of honorable Chief Justice of India. Kudos, to our constitution, and to all those who helped him.

CJI is the example and model for the Dalit youths and for the society in general. He is another example to be quoted. If Dalit children are given chance and preveilge to study, they definitly can make a difference in their family and society.  His life simply proves that they are not inferior to any one in knowledge and wisdom.

May we hear many stories of success in the coming times…

comlete article:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Caste-bias-against-dalits-not-down-CJI/articleshow/5431611.cms

a young Dalit girl and her family openly insulted

We are born sinner, so we sin. There is no mother and a school which trains us to be sinner or evildoer. We do it naturally and habitually. The Bible tells us that we are sinners because of our first parents and we produce, the fruit of that sinful nature in everything we see, we think, we do.  Sinfulness is an issue which is at the core of  the whole human race. If we are interested in alleveating poverty, caste based discrimination, bringing social justice in our society, live and let others live, then we should ponder on the words of the Bible, which provides us full explaination to the world’s evils.

I) All men/women have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

Here we see that, after sinning, our first parents Adam and Eve were not reaching to the point, for which God created them. They fall short of the glory of God. They missed the mark or standard. God created them, so that they will live peacfully and have fellowship with each other. But sorry to say, the man and woman chose to obey Satan and not God, when they were in the Eden Garden.  We see that from this point onward the same man and woman (the very first) began to oppose and blame each other. The harmony and peace was disturbed. They began to see things differently than the original plan.

II) But the gift of God in Christ Jesus is eternal life.

At Christmas time, we celebrate not because of new clothes, car, home, or other gifts but because of Christ Jesus advent. The Creator of the world, took human flesh and came to live among us. He was the best gift, we ever have recieved. Jesus Christ came to show us the Father’s love (For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotton Son… John 3:16). He says, “I have come so that all people (those who walk in darkness, without hope) may have life”.  Jesus cares for us, that’s why he chose to come, and live with us. His love for us, is so deep that He forshook the heavenly throne for this.

III)  “Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. Now all these things are from God…” 2 Cor.5:17-18

Regeneration is new creation. When God regenerates a man, it is a miracle of the same order as when He created the universe. It is a creative act of God. God makes people new.

If any man or woman is in Christ Jesus, they become new creature (after repentance, asking Christ to forgive their sins, and by the power of the Holy Spirit, by living according to the Scriptures). This newness of nature comes from God. It is the fruit of being with the true Lord. It is the result of true (satsang)fellowship.

The newness of human nature is very much needed for all kinds of people. Once it is achieved/recieved, the whole problems of our human race is going to be solved. For old nature makes us all evil and cruel, both in mind and actions but new nature in Christ Jesus gives us new light of life.  Because of Christ, God’s Word, and Holy Spirit newness makes us new and gives us freedom and deliverance from all prejudices.

Yes, we need the light of God’s Word, so that we can correct ourselves by looking into it. But if we have no God’s Word but of humans then we give ourselves to be dominated by old nature.  Therefore, the Word of God says, “in your light we see the light”. And if forget God, then we also become another kind of animals on this earth and get into anarchy.

Everything is new for  a follower of the Lord Jesus. He sees the world in a whole new light-even the gravel by the roadside…

“Heaven above is softer blue, Earth around is sweeter green;

Something lives in every hue, Christless eyes have never seen. ” G. Wade Robinson

The disciples of the Lord Jesus said, now onward we see people not according to the flesh…The hard heartend Jews were now transformed people. Their changed life is model for us even now to go out and see people as God sees them. The Bible gives us hope, and dignity, for we walk not in the light of human being but of the Light of the World.

*some thoughts from Charles Leiter

“Dalits should discard Hinduism, and adopt Buddhism/Christianity argumentatively rather than just speechifying them.” Sir C.B. Prasad, famous Dalit thinker

http://www.dailypioneer.com/193025/Ideating-liberalism.html

The Bible gives us plain history of one mankind. All those who are present here, came from our first parents Adam and Eve. Being of the same root, we have no reasons to divide people into classes of higher and lower. We were one people, and spread out into all directions on the face of the earth.

 If our Creator God is One (Hear O Israel your God is One: Dt. 6:4, Holy Bible), then we too are one. In the Trinity, the concept of God (Father, Son and the Holy Spirit) all are persons are equal, none is higher or lower.  All Three distinct persons should be given equal honor, when it comes to worship. The very idea of Godhead teaches us that there is no place for unequality in the Holy Bible.

When Bible says, that all are sinners (Romans 3:23) it includes everyone in the universe. None is an exception, no matter when and how they were born. How educated or illitrate, live in city or village, of rich or poor background, all are fallen from the state they were created. 

The Bible also gives  equal opportunity to them, when come to Christ in search of hope and life (John 10:10, Rom. 6:23).  This truth also makes it plain that there is none special in God’s sight.

The Lord Jesus Christ came to seek, to show love, to free those enslaved by traditions, false teachings, by false ideas, philosophies etc. He calls them day and night, “come and drink freely”. Come to me all those who are weary and heavy laden (Matt 11:28).

Let the Dalit poeple learn of their true Messiah. He offers opportunity and brings freedom to His followers.

Let your search for truth and real freedom began today.

The people, who are born here, grow up with different desires and motivations.  There are times, when some people do not know what to do in their lives, so they seek counsel of the professionals, while others simply step in the footsteps of their family members. Some simply want to earn bread for their family while others have desires to do little more than this. So they join different streams of life to achieve their goals.

The Bible teaches us that Jesus came to help the people in troubles. He came to heal the lame, blind, leper, and with various other diseases. He came to reconcile the Jews and Gentiles, the poor and riches, the clean and unclean etc. He fulfilled His mission by taking the first step towards this mission on the earth.

But hold on for a while, Jesus not only came to build and unite and But He also came to destroy and ruin. One of the disciples of the Lord Jesus explains that mission. Apostle John says, “The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work.

You might be wandering what’s that devil’s work? Devil plans wicked things. He deceives people with different tricks. He is root cause behind all the troubles people face today. He is the one who deceived our forefathers in the Garden of Eden. He plotted against the plan of God. And He helped in breaking the relation between God and their Creator.

When the relation between God and his people was broken, then many problems arose. And man began to think differently than the original. The broken relation also injured the relation between man and man, between man and creation. 

The devil continued in deceiving man and women. Many began to think themselves superior and others inferiors. They also divided themselves on small issues of life patterns. When little change occurred, some took it very badly and they began to use abusive language, and physical weapons on their own brothers and sisters, without knowing whom they are hurting.

The hunger, oppression, injustice, cruelty, dishonor, physical tortures, enslavement, caste system, and many more problems are all the works of devil. These are all problems which we see in our society today.

But dear friends we can thank God and still have a hope in this world of ours. It is because of the advent of Lord Jesus Christ. He came not to support or adhere to any work of devil here But to disapprove of all evil works. And also came to destroy them.

When we celebrate Christmas this year, let’s remember, that there is someone, who is with us in this world. He sympathizes with us, and disapproves all the works of devil. He came so that He may save those who have no hope and are willing to change their ways.

Let’s thank God, the Father, who does not delight in the injustices of our world but SENT, His only dear Son to destroy the evil works.

If you care please read in the Bible more about His good works and mission to uproot the evil of this world.  May God bless.

तुम सोचते हो कि, हमारी यह हालत किसने कर दी है
मैं कहता हूँ, क्या तुम स्वयमं इसके लिए जिम्मेदार नही हो,
क्योंकि तुमने कभी शोषण का विरोध ही नही किया।
विचारों या अहिंसा से इसका जवाब ही नही दिया,
गर तुम खड़े होते संगठित होकर,
अन्याय व शोषण के दमन के लिए
तो किसकी मजाल होती आज
जो तुम्हे अपमानित करता बेखौफ होकर।

उठो अभी भी वक्त है, सुनहरे कल के लिए,
शिक्षित बनो और संगठित रहो, जंग के लिए,
ये जंग हथियारों व हिंसा की नही हो सकती
बिना ईश्वरीय प्रेम व सत्य के क्रांति हो नही सकती।

I have been thinking about the Dalit issue. It doesn’t seem to go out of my mind. When I see people around me having no hope in their lives. There are countless people who don’t eat properly, don’t have dress to cover their bodies and no shelter to sleep peacefully, after hard work.

The question keep coming back to me. Does God care for Dalit people? Can He offer any hope? Can He free them from the clutches of extreme poverty and illitracy? Can God help those who don’t get timely food, warm clothes to cover during winter, and a small house to lay head in peace with their wives and children.

When the Lord saw His people being exploited in Egyptian Society, He came to help them. He heard their cry. He came down to see them. He also provided a leader (Moses) to lead them, to speak for them and to guide them.

But it all happned, when people realized that they were being victimized. And that they were not getting their wages according to their hard labor.  They realized that in the hard times they can approach Someone. They understood it that the One who created them, can bring justice and freedom to them. 

So these people in troubles and hardships shouted in unison to God the Father.  They put their trust in Him who loves justice and freedom. They believed that He can bring changes in their lives. So they agreed together and called upon His Name.

Finally, we read in the Bible that God heard their groaning, cry and saw their pains. And we read further that God looked on the Israelites and was concerned about them (Ex 2:23-25).

And under the leadership all the Israelites were freed. Their yoke was broken. They found their Messiah and Liberator. They understood what it means to be under the leadersip of the True God.

Will our Dalit brothers and sisters will cry out for help to this true God and Messiah? Will they see Him as the one who bring changes and transformation? Will they understand that true God never enslaves?

May you find and seek the one who promises, Come to me and I’ll give you rest (Matt 11:28).  May you know that there is Someone (Lord Jesus Christ) who really cares for you. May you learn about God’s care.

Not only so called high caste men and women but their children also are jealous of the Dalit children’s education. It is true that family is the first school for the children. They learn and devolep ideas which they hear in the family. They act upon the stories told by their fathers and forefathers. In our custom, the older people share stories with their children, in the bed or when they are in a good mood at home. This way we carry on to our good and bad traditions.

An example of such bad tradition is here: “This is to teach your parents not to send you to school said, few youths from Madurai, a place in Tamilnadu,  South India. They beaten one dozen Dalit children, whose age varies from 8-13 years, mostly girls.

The Hindu youths were angry because Dalit children were going to school. Thanks to the parents who send them regularly at school. For there are millions of children from the same community, who do not go to or rather say not sent to schools. Why these youths must be angry? Well’ put it simply, because they did not like the children of “lower castes” to get education and bring some changes in their life styles. They want to see them still in the 15th century. And want to use them, for their benifits. After all in India, it is very easy to fool the illitrates.

The Dalits are facing the consequnces of being far away from education. We can see it all in our day today life.

The physical force was used to teach a lesson to the Dalit children. It was  that now onward parents will  not  send their children to school.

While government of India is emphasizing “Education for All” (Sarvashiksha abhiyan), there are people with bad philosophy, who would do all kinds of attempts to make this kind of project unsuccessful.

In conclusin,  people who believe and practice caste-system will not allow all the people of India taking part in building of modern and modest India.  These people will continue to stop “sab padhe-sab badhe) All get education-all get devolepment.