Another “peaceful” tsunami coming ?
I received two SMS today.
SMS #1
“ Vanakkam. If Ghandi felt comfortable with his lifestyle as a lawyer, India wouldn't enjoy its INDEPENDENT today. If we don't bother about our community, we will be SLAVE forever ! So, be brave to attend our gathering on 25th Nov at British embassy. At least one person from a family. Don't bother police road blocks, political threats, or rumors ! Your participation will bring a new revolution to our community. Please attend. Thank you. “
SMS#2
“Malaysian Indians, pls gather on 25th Nov at British High Comm, Jln Ampag, KL. As early as 9am.... International news reporters & Queen Elizabeth's representative are coming. Pls wear ORANGE colour clothes or jeepas & manila card with any slogan... Police permit had been given so not to worry & bring along friends & family member because it's a peaceful gathering. Hindu samuthayum valga... See u all there.... It's a historic event not to be missed...”
So, look like we are going to have another peaceful rally this coming weekend. The previous “Gelombang Kuning ( Yellow Wave )” on November 3rd 2007 saw thousands of people peacefully converging into downtown Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur was crippled due to massive police road blocks. Come this weekend, are we going to have a “Yellow Wave” of thousand of people converging into Kuala Lumpur ?
The two SMSes did not mentioned what is the objective of the rally. From recent events, I presumed the event organized by the Hindu Action Front is probably to highlight the plights of Malaysians of Indian origin with regards to marginalization, demolishment of Hindu temples, etc.
Sad to note that some segments of the Indian community had to resort to the street to seek attention for alleged unfair treatments by the political establishment. Do Malaysians of Indian origin have the rightful grievances to go to the street to voice their plights ad frustrations ? I would like to assume that no right minded people will resort to street demonstration if they are well treated and accorded with equal rights. I do sincerely hope that, as Malaysians, we can one day discard our immoral mentality of dividing ourselves along racial lines. Malaysians had been going around championing human rights and equality in other parts of the world, but look like we are not even able to listen to our own hearts to accord fair treatments to our own country men and women.
To be fair to the Indian community, they had unselfishly contributed substantially to the positive development of Malaysia. Without the Indian, we would not have our plantation industry. Without the Indian, we would not even have the railway and roads that serve the foundation of our modern transportation infrastructure. And similarly, the Indians had also contributed substantially to engineering, modern medicines, commerce, and various sectors of our economy. Without doubts, the Indians are the most patriotic and loyal Malaysians. Let's all take note of their contributions, have noble hearts to feel their frustrations, and fair eyes to see their hardships. Without any biased chauvinistic interests, let us listen to their grievances and accord them the fair remedies.
We are all Malaysians born in this blessed land, why do some of us still want to make ourselves looking like institutionalized pariahs in the eyes of the world by degrading ourselves along the lines of religion, race, and culture. We should all stand united as Malaysian to defend the integrity and sovereignty of our nation. Similarly, when comes to distribution of wealth and privileges, why do we need to go below the level of indecency and immorality to divide ourselves to satiate our self serving greeds and indecencies ?
Do not do unto unto others what you do not want others to do unto you. Let us all have the determination to have a good sleep tonight, and wake up tomorrow morning enlightened with fair eyes for humanity. May the Almighty bless all of us with the grace and righteousness to treat each other fairly, to respect and be respected, and, to love and be loved.
From my bleeding heart, I would like to offer this Buddhist refuge prayer for all :
SMS #1
“ Vanakkam. If Ghandi felt comfortable with his lifestyle as a lawyer, India wouldn't enjoy its INDEPENDENT today. If we don't bother about our community, we will be SLAVE forever ! So, be brave to attend our gathering on 25th Nov at British embassy. At least one person from a family. Don't bother police road blocks, political threats, or rumors ! Your participation will bring a new revolution to our community. Please attend. Thank you. “
SMS#2
“Malaysian Indians, pls gather on 25th Nov at British High Comm, Jln Ampag, KL. As early as 9am.... International news reporters & Queen Elizabeth's representative are coming. Pls wear ORANGE colour clothes or jeepas & manila card with any slogan... Police permit had been given so not to worry & bring along friends & family member because it's a peaceful gathering. Hindu samuthayum valga... See u all there.... It's a historic event not to be missed...”
So, look like we are going to have another peaceful rally this coming weekend. The previous “Gelombang Kuning ( Yellow Wave )” on November 3rd 2007 saw thousands of people peacefully converging into downtown Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur was crippled due to massive police road blocks. Come this weekend, are we going to have a “Yellow Wave” of thousand of people converging into Kuala Lumpur ?
The two SMSes did not mentioned what is the objective of the rally. From recent events, I presumed the event organized by the Hindu Action Front is probably to highlight the plights of Malaysians of Indian origin with regards to marginalization, demolishment of Hindu temples, etc.
Sad to note that some segments of the Indian community had to resort to the street to seek attention for alleged unfair treatments by the political establishment. Do Malaysians of Indian origin have the rightful grievances to go to the street to voice their plights ad frustrations ? I would like to assume that no right minded people will resort to street demonstration if they are well treated and accorded with equal rights. I do sincerely hope that, as Malaysians, we can one day discard our immoral mentality of dividing ourselves along racial lines. Malaysians had been going around championing human rights and equality in other parts of the world, but look like we are not even able to listen to our own hearts to accord fair treatments to our own country men and women.
To be fair to the Indian community, they had unselfishly contributed substantially to the positive development of Malaysia. Without the Indian, we would not have our plantation industry. Without the Indian, we would not even have the railway and roads that serve the foundation of our modern transportation infrastructure. And similarly, the Indians had also contributed substantially to engineering, modern medicines, commerce, and various sectors of our economy. Without doubts, the Indians are the most patriotic and loyal Malaysians. Let's all take note of their contributions, have noble hearts to feel their frustrations, and fair eyes to see their hardships. Without any biased chauvinistic interests, let us listen to their grievances and accord them the fair remedies.
We are all Malaysians born in this blessed land, why do some of us still want to make ourselves looking like institutionalized pariahs in the eyes of the world by degrading ourselves along the lines of religion, race, and culture. We should all stand united as Malaysian to defend the integrity and sovereignty of our nation. Similarly, when comes to distribution of wealth and privileges, why do we need to go below the level of indecency and immorality to divide ourselves to satiate our self serving greeds and indecencies ?
Do not do unto unto others what you do not want others to do unto you. Let us all have the determination to have a good sleep tonight, and wake up tomorrow morning enlightened with fair eyes for humanity. May the Almighty bless all of us with the grace and righteousness to treat each other fairly, to respect and be respected, and, to love and be loved.
From my bleeding heart, I would like to offer this Buddhist refuge prayer for all :
At the foot of the Bodhi tree,
beautifully seated, peaceful and smiling,
the living source of understanding and compassion,
to the Buddha I go for refuge.
The path of mindful living,
leading to healing, joy and enlightenment,
the way of peace,
to the Dharma I go for refuge.
The loving and supporting community of practice,
realizing harmony, awareness, and liberation,
to the Sangha I go for refuge.
I am aware that the three gems are within my heart.
I vow to realize them.
I vow to practice mindful breathing and smiling,
looking deeply into things.
I vow to understand living beings and their suffering,
to cultivate compassion and loving kindness,
and to practice joy and equanimity.
I vow to offer joy to one person in the morning
and to help relieve the grief of one person in the afternoon.
I vow to live simply and sanely, content with just a few possessions,
and to keep my body healthy.
I vow to let go of all worries and anxiety
in order to be light and free.
I am aware that I owe much to my parents,
teachers, friends and all beings.
I vow to be worthy of their trust,
to practice wholeheartedly,
so that understanding and compassion will flower,
and i can help living beings be free from their suffering.
May the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha
support my efforts.
beautifully seated, peaceful and smiling,
the living source of understanding and compassion,
to the Buddha I go for refuge.
The path of mindful living,
leading to healing, joy and enlightenment,
the way of peace,
to the Dharma I go for refuge.
The loving and supporting community of practice,
realizing harmony, awareness, and liberation,
to the Sangha I go for refuge.
I am aware that the three gems are within my heart.
I vow to realize them.
I vow to practice mindful breathing and smiling,
looking deeply into things.
I vow to understand living beings and their suffering,
to cultivate compassion and loving kindness,
and to practice joy and equanimity.
I vow to offer joy to one person in the morning
and to help relieve the grief of one person in the afternoon.
I vow to live simply and sanely, content with just a few possessions,
and to keep my body healthy.
I vow to let go of all worries and anxiety
in order to be light and free.
I am aware that I owe much to my parents,
teachers, friends and all beings.
I vow to be worthy of their trust,
to practice wholeheartedly,
so that understanding and compassion will flower,
and i can help living beings be free from their suffering.
May the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha
support my efforts.
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