Why is the world round? Why did the chicken cross the road? Why is Daffy on the show? Why did Fred marry Wilma? Why are we on this earth? Why, why, why?The question is ‘why?’ Why do people always ask, why? Why do they always want a Reason? Is it necessary to always consult Her (Reason)? And why does Miss-goody-two-shoes Conscience always back Her up? Can’t we just believe something without asking why? It was so easy when we were children, we believe in ghost and didn’t ask why, we believed in Angels and didn’t ask why.
Only this evening, just after the sun set, I witnessed the bright star of Earendil (actually planet Venus), most beloved of the elves, in its high tide. So bright it was that my figure cast a dim shadow on the ground (Maybe that was because of the bulbs around me, but that is beside the point). I was remarking to some of my friends, that such moments are one of those which people remark ‘A thing of beauty is a joy forever’ with dreamy eyes. And without so much as noticing the bright star beckoning him to her beauty, he asked of me, “WHY SO?”
Surprised I was not, for human folly is not new to me. But I didn't give him an answer, for some things are better to be left unsaid. How can I explain why the Star of Earendil is so bright and beautiful? How can I explain him Why Fred married Wilma? There are some things which are to be taken for granted and burden not the fragile Reason. She is already too tired of herself. Life is too short to indulge in the whims and caprices of Curiosity.
4 comments:
reasoning. Man by nature is inquisitive..(well i am;)..)
But true there are some instances which are beyond reasoning.
Its the time i guess when heart takes control over mind and truly when it happens these are the moments to cherish i think.
Would be lot simpler to live if why? is eliminated...
but then we wouldnt be where we are
@luke, you speak so rightly. Errors and attached significance. Two terms which are an entity to themselves. Sometimes, light of reasoning cannot illuminate the darkest of them because they are impervious to it.
@dhruv, Man by nature is inquisitive, and woman, intuitive. And I am no exception, for I am also drowning in this ocean of ignorance called life. So no matter how many cats I have to kill, I must satisfy my curiousity. So we arrive now at square one.
dude ... the topic is debatable ...but nicely writen and seems .... direct from the heart .... well, by such posts one thing gets assured and that people thinks from heart and thus goodness is still there .... :)
Compliments for other posts too ... its difficult to drop comment at every place .... but in all a real nice blog, superb english, twist of logics, a nice philosophy .... i m interested .... buddy .. keep writing ... :)
@pawan. It is quite delightful to be appreciated, but more delighful it is to be apreciated by a person who is of great wisdom, for it is assured, that the case is not flattery.
A debatable topic, yes, and rightly so. From the shadows a light can sprung. From the ashes, a fire can be woken. And why not from simple things of life, a debate can be invoked?
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