Monday, April 14, 2014

Meena, an amazing blend of despair and hope


Having read some controversial comments on the lyrics of the song 'Meena', I am delighted to present a response in accordance with my understanding, which will still be open to any evaluation or criticism.
While I am writing this, 1342 people have liked this video and 814 visitors have shared the same on the facebook. This speaks a volume of success of the most awaited number by The Sketches.

As expected, the song is an amazing blend of despair and hope. The video starts with a feeling of delight, true beauty of nature, innocence of the child and human fraternity with nature, a window to God. From the moment when the girl keeps the eggs of birds back to their nests to when she plays with the butterflies, everything is delicate, sensitive and touchy. However, before the end of the song, especially when the girl finds her school without any student or teacher, it not only saddens the child in the video, but it also moves the viewers to the same status as the reality is not much different from what is the depicted in the song. Nonetheless, the girl doesn’t give up and takes up the job of a teacher and teaches her friend, Meena, the doll. When the song comes to an end, we see some students and a girl teaching to them in the same class. This also fills the hearts of viewers with a great deal of pleasure. Broadly, this is what the song preaches, and preaches it right. The message of the song precisely is to reawaken the society where people can live with love, care and harmony.
Moreover, since I am not theoretically a right person to comment on the prosody of the song, I will not remark on its meters, syllables and rhyming scheme. I leave this for the experts to state their observations on. However, being a student of literature, I would like to say that the lyrics of the song carry no controversy with any religion whatsoever. As stated in the comments on the facebook, some people believe that the words, ‘Where people precede religion’, contradict the religious concepts. To my understanding and in a broader sense, it is very much aligned with what all religions in general and Islam in particular advocate. In fact, the line should be interpreted that the people, as humans, are of a great value i.e. when we meet someone for the first time, we don’t ask him / her as to what religion he / she practices. We carry on our discussion, and, interestingly if we find the person worthy of our communication, we continue to do so even if his /her religious ideology doesn’t match with that of ours. Just imagine, if we find someone in a desperate need of help, would we ask him / him what religion he practices. Of course not! We will help him unconditionally. That’s why the song says, ‘‘Where people precede religion.’’

Therefore, the song should not be contradicted with any religion. However, its social, cultural and educational message may kindly be understood and discoursed accordingly.

Please listen to the song: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10154023942620521&set=vb.299411780520&type=2&theater

9 comments:

Osama Rind said...

This is one amazing review on Meena. Your words are very effective. Sir, this song has awaken a child in so many people, at least people i have talked to about 'Meena'. Nice write up.

Unknown said...

Strongly agree. :)

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sarah Bhurgari said...

The song is gonna enlighten those who are broad minded. Its amazingly thought provoking. From the lyrics to the video its a complete blend of epicness. A very strong concept which beautifully presented. I can bet this writer has a deep love for the humanity as showed up the softness and beauty by choosing the most simple n heart felt words in the lyrics meanwhile the video will overwhelm hearts with love. And give an immense peace and a message, which we cannot ignore to think about and to stand up for this cause. -All the best saif samejo.

Unknown said...

This review is best, particularly for the people, who are taking it as contradiction towards religion. Really, I am literally impressed by this blog. Love you Sir great job.

Unknown said...

Hm that song Really Can awaken the Society if it wants, .... Sir you are absolutely right in a sense that there is nothing controversial in the lyrics. It always depends upon the people that how do they see the things if they want to see some good from something they surely will get the good , if they are really wanting some bad out of everything they will get bad out that.
Yes Humanity precedes religions , because in every religion you are supposed to be good human first as in Islam I guess so..

sanchit said...

Hey its great post really enjoyed this one i found this on google ,i think there are still websmasters who provide quality contents to the reader and hope to come back soon and by the way Eid Mubarak to all of you

Unknown said...

Sir being the student of English literature,I am Reading your book and this is first time in my life i have read the book and I have got lots of information and thankful to you sir to awaken my eyes in this dark world.

Unknown said...

I appreciate the way you write your ideas I feel as you are talking to me face to face.