[Reader-list] Jaipur taking a stand against terror

[Zainab Bawa]

Hi Rakshat,

This one comes somewhat late but when the blasts happened in Mumbai both in
1993 and in 2006, people did not clap their hands to show that their spirits
and the spirit of the city was alive and could not be crushed by acts of
violence. Going about business as usual, helping people, friends, neighbours
who have been injured/affected is symbolic enough.

Best,

Zainab

On Thu, May 15, 2008 at 9:39 PM, rakshat hooja <rakshat at gmail.com> wrote:

> Dear Yousuf,
>
> Thank you for your email. I understand your sentiments. For me peace and
> introspection is important but the claping is more to let the world know
> that spirit of the city is alive and not a trumpet of war against anyone. I
> have been introspecting and this has led me to wonder if non-violence and
> peace has to be synonymous with silence? My suggestion is just a way of
> saying that we are sad, we are also angry but our spirits are not going to
> be crushed.
>
> Anyway everyday peace gatherings, candle lightings and "sarv-dhram" sabhas
> are being held in Jaipur and you may wish to do something similar at your
> place.
>
> Also share with the world your thoughts after contemplating on what do
> these
> so-called terrorists want, and is there any way one can help them not
> indulge in such acts. That too is very important.
>
> Rakshat
>
> On Thu, May 15, 2008 at 7:21 PM, Yousuf <ysaeed7 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > Dear Rakshat
> > While I strongly condemn the serial blast in Jaipur and appreciate the
> > resilience of the people of Jaipur in the midst of the loss of life, your
> > idea of showing the resilience by making further noise (through honking
> etc)
> > sounds a bit odd. It reminds of something like a trumpet of war (against
> > "terror"?). In my view, violence needs to be answered by peace and
> > introspection. You've asked for people in other towns to join in the
> spirit.
> > I want to join being in Delhi, but I would certainly not honk my car (nor
> > clap, since I'm culturally conditioned not to respond to such a sad
> > situation by a cheerful act). I would rather spend my time comtemplating
> on
> > what do these so-called terrorists want, and is there any way I can help
> > them not indulge in such acts.
> >
> > Yousuf
> >
> >
> > --- On Thu, 5/15/08, rakshat hooja <rakshat at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > From: rakshat hooja <rakshat at gmail.com>
> > > Subject: [Reader-list] Jaipur taking a stand against terror
> > > To: reader-list at sarai.net
> > > Date: Thursday, May 15, 2008, 5:26 PM
> > > For me Jaipur has been synonymous with peace, harmony and
> > > brotherhood. It is
> > > a big city but with a "small-town" feel and
> > > connection among its
> > > inhabitants. People celebrate together, they help each
> > > other in times of
> > > need and there is definitely a sense of belonging and
> > > family among all
> > > Jaipurites. Today the spirit of Jaipur is symbolised by
> > > development,
> > > improvement, resilience and never ending energy. The
> > > cowardly and dastardly
> > > bombings of 13th May should not and will not be allowed to
> > > disturb the
> > > peaceful and tranquil existence of our city.
> > >
> > >  The loss of life and the ensuing fear that has gripped the
> > > city has
> > > affected all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with the
> > > loved ones of
> > > those who perished in this immoral act. At the same time it
> > > is important we
> > > do not allow the perpetrators of this heinous crime on
> > > humanity to achieve
> > > their objective. A strong message needs to be sent out that
> > > such acts by
> > > those who want to disturb the harmony in our community and
> > > city are bound to
> > > fail and will only lead to the creation of a stronger
> > > Jaipur.
> > >
> > >  One suggestion I have for the people of Jaipur that will
> > > show the
> > > resilience of Jaipur & its inhabitants, is that, after
> > > 4 days from the
> > > blasts  (on 17th May) at 7.10 PM (time of the first blast)
> > > we can all switch
> > > on lights, light diyas/ candles and have a minute of
> > > city-wide loud clapping
> > > ,  along with honking of horns etc. This may seem contrary
> > > to the
> > > traditional one/two minute silence but I feel that this is
> > > another way to
> > > honour memories of and express our solidarity with the
> > > families of those who
> > > have died or been injured as well as to make it clear to
> > > the world that
> > > Jaipur will not bow down to terror, and will make its voice
> > > heard. Other
> > > cities, villages, towns can simultaneously join us at the
> > > same time.
> > >
> > >  Feedback, comments, suggestions welcome. If you agree
> > > please take a lead to
> > > make this happen.
> > >
> > >
> > > Rakshat Hooja
> > >
> > >
> > > 11 Uniara Garden
> > >
> > > Jaipur 302004
> > >
> > >
> > > 9829321444
> > >
> > >
> > > rakshat at gmail.com
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