Atul Writes

Mahatma Gandhi is one of those personalities in Indian history whose identity is recognized not only in India but across the world as that of a “Mahatma.” He is widely remembered for truth, non-violence, Satyagraha, and ethical politics. Because of his role in the Indian freedom struggle, Gandhi holds a very important place in modern Indian history. However, Indian society is not as simple and straightforward as it may appear on the surface. For thousands of years, caste, varna, and different forms of social hierarchy have influenced the structure of Indian society. These systems have shaped relationships between individuals, the division of labour, and the distribution of social status and dignity. Therefore, Gandhi's personality and political thought also need to be examined within this broader social reality. Colonial Rule and Indian Society Before British rule became firmly established in India, the subcontinent was governed by various foreign as well as indigenous political po...

Until today, the discoveries made by science have largely made human life easier, more efficient, and more comfortable. However, one particular invention—Artificial Intelligence (AI)—could become a serious challenge for humanity. What fundamentally distinguishes human beings from other animals is their capacity to think, reason, question, imagine, and make independent decisions. Human civilization has developed because of these abilities. But AI is now beginning to perform many tasks that were traditionally considered the domain of human intelligence. If machines increasingly take over thinking, reasoning, decision-making, and creative work, an important question arises: What will remain uniquely human? If human beings gradually stop using their own intellectual abilities because machines are doing the thinking for them, human intelligence itself could lose its importance. In the long term, this could create a situation in which humans become increasingly dependent on machines. However...

  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...