‘Tis
the season of worship they say –
We’re
losing the fervour by the day !!
Allocation for the
deity is ten per cent or less;
Food, decor and
alcohol complete the mess.
Visiting pandals
far and near;
The priest chants
something that none can hear.
The people – do
they come to pray ?
Watch them closely
and have your say.
Spirituality and
religion live far apart –
One is in hiding,
the other in the cart.
Blaring speakers
and soulless tunes;
Wave after wave,
like desert dunes.
With smoke and
sound – crackers galore –
Where is the Diwali
we used to adore ?
The courts and
police they all have failed –
But will find an
alibi when the ship has sailed !
Public peace put on
the line -
The Business of God
is working fine !!
DK - 28/Oct/2019
