RAPE
–A HEINOUS SIN
Rape is not something most people like
to talk about, it is the most heinous of crimes and the only one where the
victim is ostracized by the society. This has been the norm since centuries,
only in recent times have the hapless sufferers, been accorded a semblance of justice. Today a
new kind of torture has been churned out for the victim, her condition is
paraded on endless news channels, politicians jump in and crude, uncouth words
are used to extract as much mileage as possible by them to their political
benefit.
Recently our country has been labeled as
‘The Rape Country’ by the leader of Congress Mr.Rahul Gandhi. My reason for
writing this piece stems from there. Was and is our country of ‘Rapes’? Has it
always been cruel towards women?
I have watched a couple of series,
namely ‘THE TUDORS’ and ‘ROME’ and was appalled to see that these societies of
the so called greats were licentious and perversions was openly accepted. In
the name of religion, right of Kings or noblemen and depravity of the religious
heads, women were nothing more than play things for the whims and fancies of
all males. I have also read a series on ‘THE MUGHALS’, written by Alex
Rutherford. Their lives have been unnecessarily glorified in the history books
found in India. They were debauches of the highest order and had no respect for
most women. Women were for them only for their pleasure.
Compared to that I, at least did not
read about rape in either ancient Indian books or otherwise. So now why do we
hear about rapes every day? How and
from where did this depravity enter our country? The answer is very obvious; it
entered our country with the invaders during the medieval period and devastated
the social structure of the country. Indian society before the advent of
invaders was an open one and women were highly respected and held an exalted
position. We read about ‘SWAYAMBARS’, we read about learned women, we read
about the annihilation of a complete family and its supporters to avenge the
humiliation of their beloved queen-‘Draupadi’.
So today it saddens me no end to see a
lot of blame game going on in the name of ‘RAPE’. This disgusting depravity
grew under invaders to such an extent that it brought in a lot of other social
evils. To safeguard the modesty of their women folk, restrictions were put on
the women by their family members. Purdah system, their confinement within the
four walls of their houses, their liberties taken away to a great extent, discontinuance
of their education, are a few woes meted
out to women during the medieval times. Caste system, superstitions and
rigidity in religious matters also came into vogue. All this was to safe guard
the rich cultural heritage of the original inhabitants of this great country.
Conversions and perversions, in spite of all precautions grew at an alarming
rate. With the advent of the British and their education system the moral
downfall of a once righteous society was complete.
New fanged ideas of Modernity, Feminism
and Liberalism to name a few have added fuel to the fire, decimation of all
things ‘Bharatiya’ is not something to be wondered at!!
Time now, to redeem ourselves, go back
to our roots and be a true ‘SANATANI’ once again. Here comes the role of
parents, who need to be extra careful in the upbringing of their wards.They
need to inculcate good moral values in the sons and daughter, teach them to be
strong, dedicated and principled. Wanton behaviors should be discouraged right
from the childhood.
BE UPRIGHT, BE BHARATIYA, BE A GOOD
HUMAN BEING IN ALL YOUR UNDERTAKINGS.
