Gajalakshmi Paramasivam
MONKEYS
TO CHINA FOR BEGGING?
Do monkeys have rights? As per Wikipedia:
‘Animal rights is the philosophy
according to which many or all sentient animals have moral worth independent of their utility to humans, and that their most basic
interests—such as avoiding suffering—should be afforded the same consideration as
similar interests of human beings. Broadly speaking, and
particularly in popular discourse, the term "animal rights" is often
used synonymously with "animal protection" or "animal
liberation". More narrowly, "animal rights" refers to the idea
that many animals have fundamental rights to be treated with respect as
individuals—rights to life, liberty, and freedom from torture that may not be overridden by
considerations of aggregate welfare.
In Hinduism
animals are associated with divinity, and this naturally protects these
animals. On top of the list are monkeys through Hanuman, who like Ganesh with
elephant face, is a deity with monkey face.
Humans
who consider animals as pets, share their consciousness with them. Hence when
the animals are hurt, these humans are hurt.
The
dog which is loved by majority Australians is protected naturally in Australia.
Hindus consider dog to be the ‘vehicle’ of Vairavar – Lord Shiva in Trident
form.
The Sunday Observer carries a report headed ‘How Sri Lanka’s ‘Monkey market’ became an overnight
sensation’
As per this report:
‘Researcher Mathugama Seneviruwan said that farmers
could use non-harmful tactics such as sound and the colouring of one monkey in
the herd to prevent them from causing damage to crops. Through his
observations, Seneviruwan suggested that farmers can grow several trees of
cloves as the monkeys seem to prefer their shoots. “They eat the shoots of
these trees and leave other crops unharmed,” he said. “We can even create
various machines that emit sounds that prevent them from approaching
agricultural crops,” he added.’
The problem is China who feels an
outcast as Shylock did, seeks its pound of flesh. Hence monkeys unique to Sri
Lanka, as compensation for loss of senior status due to restructure.
All of us Humans have the right to live
in the country of our birth. To the extent we share our consciousness with
animals, those animals also have the right to live in the country of their
birth.
As per Hindus of Sri Lanka, the export
of monkeys would result in monkeys becoming of utility value. This would
include begging as we would have had to if not for the IMF redemption. Is China
taking revenge by getting the monkeys for lesser purposes? It is time for
Hindus to protest, in whatever way they can. The protest of a believer is heard
directly by Truth - the Universal power. I believe and I protest.
The
return is likely to be loss of Hindu votes for those obeying China.
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