Few weeks ago, I read a person who was suggesting/advicing Dalit people to remain in the Hindu religion in spite of all the oppressions and discriminations. I felt that I should reply to his view because it is very important.
I don’t know the person was a Dalit or not but I’m sure that he did not like our people getting rid of the oppressive philosophy of religion. So I asked him, are you suggesting this as a Dalit or as any other member of Hindu faith. The person did not reply, so I had to guess and go on to present my views on the issue.
If you are Dalit…then don’t you believe in What Dr. Ambedkar said, practiced and made provisions in the constitution for the oppressed people?
Do you want to spend your energies on reforming a society which is based on the unequality? How long will you do that? The oppressed have a history of injustices and brutalities of more than 3000 years. And the Hindus still not ready to give up that evil philosophy.
If your shirt is torn apart or became rag, and you have the means to change/replace it then what’s wrong with you that you still want that old one to continue.
Don’t you change your pots, shoes, Tv’s, bus, hospital, doctor, books, cellphones, computers, jobs, living place?
Why not religion, if it helps us to get our dignity and gives us better philosophy to live? The change and freedom should be excercised in any thing.
Have you not read, “Believe in the Best”?
If something better is available in the world then why not opt for it?
Are you more wiser than Dr. Ambedkar, who himself, after getting tired from Hinduism, being the most educated man of his times chose to reject it. He said, It was not in my control to be born as a Hindu but to die yes, and he did not loose the opportunity.
Let’s read his thoughts on conversion:
Dr Babasaheb in his speech at a Massive Mahar Conference held on 30th and 31st May, 1936 in Mumbai said:
“I do accept that the untouchables need equality as well. And to secure equality is also one of our objectives. But nobody can say that this equality can be achieved only by remaining as Hindu and not otherwise. There are two ways of achieving equality. One, by remaining in the Hindu fold and another by leaving it by conversion. If equality is to be achieved by remaining in the Hindu fold, mere removal of the sense of being a touchable or an untouchable will not serve the purpose. Equality can be achieved only when inter-caste dinners and marriages take place. This means that the Chaturvarnya must be abolished and the Brahminic religion must be uprooted. Is it possible? And if not, will it be wise to expect equality of treatment by remaining in the Hindu religion? And can you be successful in your efforts to bring equality? Of course not. The path of conversion is far simpler than this. The Hindu society does not give equality of treatment, but the same is easily achieved by conversion. If this is true, then why should you not adopt this simple path of conversion?” *
Don’t think just for yourself but think for the little ones (your future genereations). Do you want them also to be humiliated like Dr. Ambedkar and others and even you if you are a dalit.
Think and decide ……..you only have this birth to do something……No ReBirth…
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All the people in this world have different motives in the world. Some want to become rich, some want to accumulate wisdom, some want a good name, some want to become big hero, some want to break records in all the fields, and still some want to do things which will keep them alive forever in this world. When we see the intention of Jesus, it is compeletly different from the world thinking.
Jesus was born in this world to bring joy to this world. Many people work hard to keep them joyful. Many people spend a lot of money on alchoholic drinks, games, movies, computers, drugs to keep them happy and joyful but it’s all in vain. For these kind of things only brings joy which is temporay in nature.
BUt the Bible says, Jesus birth was the occasion of joy. The angel announced about His birth that He will bring you joy. And you people need not to be afraid in the life. The fear will be removed and all the uncertainities will be taken away, once Jesus comes in the life of a person.
Jesus indeed came to give us the joy and peace, He proved this when He walked on the streets of Jerusalem and other villages. His ministry was for the blinds, the lepers, the physically disabled and the people who were not supposed to be the part of the heathy community. Jesus went to those kind of people and touched them and restored their old life to new life. He changed them by healing their problems and by showing them the love of God.
Jesus loved the people and sat with them and ate with them. This fellowship was very unique in nature, for the people of his time had never expected that the Messiah will love these kind of depraved and hopeless people. They just thought that He will come and will over throw the foreign invaders. They misinterpreted His mission but Jesus started His mission not from the high intellectuals and rich people but from the very simple lowly people of His time. This made Jesus unique because all the kings and Princes looked for friends of their stature only but when this king of kings came, He chose to love the people who were not meeting the standard of those times in any case.
This made Jesus heard to the crowds. He was well heard by the ordinary people. They liked Him and very pleased to have Him but the rich and religious gurus of His time opposed Him for His great love for the people. He broke many rules which were imposed on the ordinary people and made people think why imposed on them rules which were very heavy to carry and to bear. This made all the ordinary people love HIM and embrace His teachings.
Today also He brings joys to the ordinary and simple people. He cares for them and loves them. He wants them to know that He came to give them joy and not to impose on the some more extra burdens. Jesus lifts up the yokes of oppression and gives freedom. He says, I will give you my joy. You come to me and open your hearts for it. Jesus invites us all to HIM to make our lives joyful.
Dear friends as we approach Christmas let’s see Jesus in all the celebrations. Let’s not forget Him in all the activities. Let’s know that His birth brought joys to the people concerned. Jesus wants to give us hope and joy and peace. Are you looking for that ? then come to the Messiah and may your heart and cup be filled with the joys. May you enjoy HIM and praise God for what He has done through the birth of Jesus Christ in this World.
WE thank God that we have joy because of Jesus and not because of money, children, success, and big names. They are also important but pls know that the real jOy really comes only from Jesus.
We want to tell our oppressed friends that they are victim of a wrong philosphy, which divided people right from the birth and closes all doors of any hopes for them. We also want to share with the world, what's going on in our society and community inspite of economic boom. Let the world know that Dalit people still have no opportunities (education, employment, social, political, etc) like others.