Friday, 8 March 2019
Wednesday, 6 March 2019
Tuesday, 5 March 2019
Essence of a human being
The "Ardhanareeshwar " concept is
again coming back into discussion . The symbolism of half man and half woman is
the essence of a human being. Both the male and the female are within each of
us and it is necessary to balance the two sides for happy living.
Actually, our conditioning is just the
opposite. Separate perceptions and therefore, upbringing also. The imbalance is
created very early in life from which many do not surface at all. Families and
Societies become troubled and in conflict because the role play of people
itself is faulty.
I hope the new generations will understand
how to raise their children with better knowledge.
Surekha Kothari
surekhakothari.wordpress.com
Monday, 4 March 2019
Sunday, 3 March 2019
Empowerment
We indulge in many impression creating
words like "empowerment". Sounds... hmmm.. like a powerful word.
Well, it is . But again, we dilute its significance by attributing the need for
empowerment merely in women and then , in children. It seems to be by default
that if men are not included, they are already empowered.
A truly empowered person cannot inflict
pain or resort to sadism or abuse even remotely, precisely because
"empowerment" is a sum total of many humane qualities. We always hear
that women need empowerment because they work against each other or don't make productive
use of their lives. Not to mention being second class citizens.
But, I think men could very well have men
empowerment organisations where they learn how to respect, support and care for
the womenfolk . AND teach their own kind to abstain from abuse of all kind just
on the prowess of their physical strength as is evidenced by the rampant crime
against women and children all through the world. After all, they were all born
of women. When heinous crimes are committed, mothers and sisters are probably
kept behind doors to be protected from people like themselves.
Capital crimes without capital punishment.
Statistically, how many women rape and kill ? And yet, THEY need the
empowerment ? Requires major thought, doesn't it ?
Surekha Kothari
surekhakothari.wordpress.com
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