This time is it Rajanikanth who is in trouble.
The Tamil Megastar met his fans on a dais, with a banner on the back drop reading - "Kadamai sei, Palanai Ethirpar" meaning " Do your duty, Expect returns for what you do".
This had kicked up quite some dust. What I find nothing but amusing has angered the Moral brigade again.
Read the Rediff.com report here.
The self proclaimed protectors of the Hindu Dharma has pounced on him demanding a public apology. The reason - simple, the one liner is a direct violation of what is written in Bhagavat Gita, one of the holy scriptures (rather an excerpt from an epic poem - The Mahabharatha).
Why can't we keep our faith and belief in the private domain. Why should some people so vehemently protest a statement made by a film star, which may not even reflect his true spiritual ideology, and is mildly amusing at best.
Let us not be hypocrites - we all work expecting reward for our actions. A few enlightened souls may be spiritually elevated to the level of following the principles laid out in the Gita or any other holy scripture. Why should we try to force it on anyone to the extent of infringing on the right to free speech.
What is wrong if I don't believe in The Gita, or the Holy Khoran, or the Holy Bible?
I am entitled to my opinions, and so is everyone. I agree that we should follow the accepted norms of fair social behavior, especially someone as famous as Rajanikanth, who gets noticed, and whose words get quoted.
But, it is a stretch to ask him to apologize for something as silly as this, or to kick up a storm based on this. I remember other incidents like the time when actress Khushboo was criticized and forced to tender an apology for making some statement to the effect of saying that all Indian women who get married are not virgins, or something like that.
I really cherish my right to free speech, and I believe that anyone is allowed to express his opinions in public, unless it amounts to misdemeanor or worse.
C'mon, grow UP!!!
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Do they even know what The Holy Geeta Says, The so-called Moral Brigade.
According to the Holy Geeta : " Do your Duty, You can expect results too ( if you need to) ; but do not get attached and affected by the results" this is what it says.
So, I do not see any contradiction in Rajni's Slogan and Holy Geeta. "Do you duty, expect results too -- but, do not get too very attached to it" ..
Well...ofcourse it's unfair but I guess that is the price one pays for being famous (in this case being worshipped). Many similar incidents have happened with Amitabh too. I am sure even the people who raise such issues know how stupid it is. Common man is not stupid. Here is a somewhat related article which I liked
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Opinion/Columnists/Gurcharan_Das/A_passion_for_death_or_life/articleshow/3613563.cms
Thanks for all your comments.
Good to know that someone reads my blog, and takes time to share some thoughts too!
Three things:
1. This is also, a part of freedom of speech and expression....
2. Another way to get into limelight, if they are not as lucky enough to be like Amithab or Rajnikant, attack them, and get into limelight....
3. Idle mind is devils workshop....
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