Little is it known that the statement "Let there be light" is incomplete, for what He really said was - "Let there be light... (then, in a hushed voice) and when it's out, Thou shalt have sex!" And sure enough, ever since the very beginning, it has been the purpose of man's existence in this world.
Looking at the whole matter with the disinterest of a scientist and emotions of an Amoeba, it's rather laughable that the purpose of our eighty-odd years in this world is to create more people who will live hundred odd years with the same objectives. Gone are the days of childhood when you would ask Ma - "Ma, why do old people die?" - Because, godammit, you're going to make half-a-dozen kids soon! Who's going to give them homes?
But I guess it's only fair that God gets rid of the old and gets fresh faces into the world; even kids get bored of their Ben10 toys in a week or two these days. In fact, I'd say he's being rather patient. What irks me though are the kinds of games He puts us through! I'm pretty sure that He's laughing his backside off looking at some poor bloke right now - "Hey, look at that poor bastard! I put a new chick in his class today... Look at him go! Hahaha... Hey, pass me that beer."
You can say a lot of things about how the steam-engine or the modern banking system has revolutionized human activity, or how the internet and the television have been tools which have irrevocably changed the course of human evolution... But all that is a farce! All that these inventions and discoveries attempt to do is create an illusion of 'purpose' and 'achievement' while the forces which really drive us remain the most fundamental, primal urges. (Yes, "3G pe bijji" will not work)
Well, agreed, they could be the most mind-blowing, brilliant, reasons-to-live-for experiences in a man/woman's life but that's not the part which entertains Him; the most brilliant part of this master-plan is Behaviour Control. During the first twenty years of our lives, we are taught to develop logical thought structures and rational behaviour patterns... And then, we are taught morals and values - forgive, forget, trust, share, think and all that rot. I see no reason why we must forget all this elaborate coaching even a for fleeting moment, let alone long periods in our lives! In fact, the most brilliant part about the control mechanism is that it is immune to both atavistic knowledge and experience. So basically, while the fear of snakes can be inborn, at no point of evolution will Man be wary of the feelings. And while you can burn yourself once and learn to stay away from flames, you'll always remain a sucker to that 'one cup of coffee'.
Never in history has there been a peaceful coexistence involving a stable mind and a great love story - it's simply not possible. Man was given a brain to make decisions and a heart to pump blood. When you start using the heart to make decisions, all you're doing is messing with the blood-flow! But that's what each one of us does; even the wise ones like me, who understand the wicked ways of the world, cannot escape this convoluted trap. Ladies and gentlemen, the human race is doomed.
Let me ask the obvious, before someone else does. Relationship troubles?
ReplyDeleteNot really, just deep thought :)
ReplyDeleteYour brain has gone haywire with all the girls around you, a bit like tempting luscious grapes just out of your reach. Perhaps the all male environs of a rig will sooth your nerves!! :P
ReplyDeleteDid you face some awesome Girl in your life today? and then think about meddling with the blood flow. And.. "the wise one's like me", who does not think that way?
ReplyDeleteAhh.. I and Tari think alike at the same point of time. That is interesting.
ReplyDeleteHardly, man... In fact I'm afraid I'm making too many decisions with my head. On the other hand though, the picture you paint with all those 'luscious grapes' is rather disturbing. What gives?
ReplyDeletePulkit, you've been brain-damaged by Saudi Arabia :)
ReplyDeleteWhy..? You can end any conversation by writing that line.
ReplyDeleteBut there is no second thought that can come in any mind on reading that independent of how and in what circumstances you wrote the blog.
Forget the circumstances, you people aren't focussing on the funda of the post. "There is no passion, there is peace."
ReplyDeleteI used to appreciate the way Tolstoy endorsed celibacy and all the 'higher purpose' crap until I came to know that he himself was a sex maniac in his youth, recorded all his sex escapades in his diary and gave that diary to his wife to read just a few days before their marriage. His wife was appalled at reading those dreadful accounts.
ReplyDeleteThe shattering of your belief in someone you idolize sends you way back from where you started and you can't follow the same path again..
He was a sex addict eh? But you must read Anna Karenina... I haven't finished the book myself - but the part I read, by God, what perspective I gained! I see your point but who said you need to practice what you preach all the time... Maybe those maniacal experiences taught him that celibacy was the way out, eh?
ReplyDeleteYou have a dirty mind Kondy. And you are yet to experience 'it' to put it bluntly before extolling the virtues of celibacy (as per tolstoy) or have you already had your disappointing first one.
ReplyDeleteI read an article somewhere that fairy tales and 'dirty' videos raise the expectations of boys and girls to unrealistic levels. We had warned you to go slow with that cyber creep that you were fooling around with on your last birthday!!
(PS: I censored everything this being a public forum :P )
@Arun: Inspire a new generation of celibates, as it is India's gender ratio is off balance and not everyone can be 'gay'. Lead the way!! :D
ReplyDeletePinky, ZS chicks have changed you into something rather formidable and ugly; you are no longer the pink flower you once were :P
ReplyDeleteBut really, you're missing the point. One day you will re-read this post. And that day, it will be too late :) (cue for #facepalm)
@Anirudh: It's not necessary to practice what you preach but once your followers know that you don't practice what you preach, will they give any importance to your preaching? Unless of course it's a perfect truth existing beyond space and time, which I believe, nothing is.
ReplyDelete@Pinky: Reread the first paragraph of Kondy's last comment.
Well, what can I say? It doesn't matter how well you drive if you end up in Kanyakumari instead of Kashmir...
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