Interpreter of Maladies
Thursday, December 01, 2005
I took a stand and I dont regret itIf there is something that would always matter to me-it will be friends. Those whom I can do anything for--for whom I will not even think twice before I hold out my hand. Many a times it has seen me going right into the mouth of trouble-making a fool of myself but I have always believed in having a few but loyal friends and to stick by them, whenever necessary. If someone slings mud on a friend, I would always be there to take his/her side. I believe it is important to take a stand because if you see something wrong happening then ignoring it is a bigger crime than being a part of it. Why all these sermons...
Well, I took a stand yesterday. One of the election nominees happens to be a friend-one who had a family emergency back at home and had to rush back to be of help. When I see the supporters of the other candidate trying to gain political leverage out of his misfortune--No, I can't resist it. So I took a stand and though I have heard a lot of brickbats today, if there is one thing I am certain of--I dont regret it. It has crystallized my beliefs that truth would always face repercussions and if truth is what I wish to live by, I need to be ready to face insinuations too. If what I have learnt from it holds good then I know now who are the ones who would never fail me, who would always stand by me and who would be the ones who would be ready to run away given the first opportunity. In effect, its a great realization-one that has brought immense peace to my mind.
