Atul Writes

  Patriotism Is for Sale! The country has fallen into the hands of capitalists. An individual’s dignity, reputation, and freedom of expression are gradually being measured in terms of market value. Through the nexus between capitalists and the government, the value of an ordinary person’s life is being determined. Those who possess money and power have the authority to make decisions; while those who lack such power are forced to let others determine the value of their freedom, labour, and very existence. To conceal this entire mess, nationalism, religion, and sometimes patriotism are brought to the forefront. Patriotism is a natural sentiment in the hearts of citizens. But when it is used to silence those who ask questions, suppress dissent, and protect the interests of those in power, it ceases to be genuine patriotism—it becomes a political commodity. The situation today seems to have reached a point where the slogan is: “Patriotism Is for Sale!” Whoever wants it can buy it; bu...

Sant Kabir Das was one of the greatest saints, poets, and social reformers of medieval India. He strongly opposed caste discrimination, religious rituals, superstition, and religious hypocrisy. His teachings emphasized humanity, equality, love, truth, and self-realization. 1. Birth and Early Life There is no completely certain historical information about Kabir's birth. According to popular tradition, he was born in the 15th century in or around Varanasi. According to tradition, Kabir was brought up by a Muslim weaver couple named Niru and Nima. He grew up in a simple working-class environment and was associated with weaving throughout his life. His experience of ordinary people's lives had a strong influence on his poetry and philosophy. 2. Kabir and His Guru According to the Bhakti tradition, Sant Ramananda was Kabir's spiritual teacher. However, historical details about their relationship are debated. Kabir did not restrict himself to any single religious tradition. He q...

  On June 6, the coronation ceremony of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was celebrated at Raigad. It was not merely the coronation of a king, but the rise of dignity, self-respect, and hope for millions of oppressed, exploited, and marginalized people. By bringing together the “Athara Alutedar” and “Bara Balutedar,” along with peasants, laborers, workers, and the downtrodden sections of society, Shivaji Maharaj laid the foundation of Swarajya — a people’s kingdom built on justice, equality, and self-respect. At a time when society was trapped under oppressive feudal systems, caste hierarchies, and exploitative rulers, ordinary people had little value in the eyes of power. Farmers were crushed under heavy taxation, workers lived in poverty, and the common people were denied dignity and security. In such dark times, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj stood firmly with the people and challenged unjust rule with extraordinary courage and vision. Shivaji Maharaj did not establish Swarajya merely t...

Very few thinkers in history have truly stood on the side of justice and truth. The role of a thinker is not merely to guide the ruling class, but to provide direction to society itself. Those who possess the courage to call wrong “wrong” and truth “truth” on the basis of history, logic, and reality are the ones who deserve to be called genuine intellectuals. Today, however, many so-called intellectuals have become loyal servants of power and, in many cases, tools in the hands of capitalists. As a result, society’s capacity for critical thinking is gradually being weakened. There was a time when many thinkers in Central Europe sacrificed even their lives for the sake of truth. They raised their voices against religious authority, political domination, and unjust systems because they understood that ideas shape the future of society. When a thinker takes a wrong position, the consequences are never limited to the individual alone; they affect the collective consciousness of society. Cri...

  The government's religious politics, and through it the strengthening of an exploitative system rooted in oppression, is what Bharatiya Janata Party has done in India. On one side there is religion, and on the other side capitalism has reached its extreme peak, while poverty, unemployment, and the unbearable suffering of ordinary people continue to grow. A deep sense of anger and frustration is spreading throughout society. Common people are struggling every single day just to survive, while those in power continue to make grand speeches about development. The gap between propaganda and reality is becoming wider day by day. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court comparing unemployed youth to “cockroaches” created outrage among many young people. Youth who are already crushed under the weight of dreams, expectations, responsibilities, and uncertainty would naturally rebel under such circumstances. Millions of educated young people are wandering in search of jobs. RecruiCOztment pr...

  Some individuals in human history become more than just leaders — they become the voice of an era. Malcolm X was one of those personalities. He did not merely fight for the rights of Black people in America; he gave the oppressed people of the world a language of self-respect and resistance. His life was an extraordinary journey from an ordinary man to a revolutionary thinker. Poverty, racism, crime, prison, religion, politics, and finally the struggle for human liberation — Malcolm X was shaped through all these stages. Childhood and the Wounds of Racism Malcolm X was born on May 19, 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. His original name was Malcolm Little. His father, Earl Little, was a supporter of Black rights and was inspired by the ideas of Marcus Garvey. Because of this, their family constantly faced threats from white supremacist groups. When Malcolm was still a child, his father was killed. Officially, it was declared an accident, but many believed it was a racist murder....

  History provides many examples of nations built on the foundation of religion eventually collapsing into chaos and destruction. When religion is used as a tool to establish or maintain political power, it is the common people who suffer the most. Religious sentiments are often exploited to create division, hatred, and conflict within society. In such situations, important issues like development, education, employment, and social harmony are pushed aside, and the nation gradually moves toward instability. History also shows that when politics is driven by religion, democracy becomes weaker and intolerance increases in society. Leaders who use religion for political gain may strengthen their own power, but ordinary citizens are pushed into fear, violence, and insecurity. Ultimately, such systems disturb the social and economic balance of a nation and can drive a country toward decline and destruction. The Misuse of Religion in Politics Religion is one of the most powerful emotiona...