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Dervis Vadisi: 100 Promissory Sonnets

Book by Abhijit Naskar · 50 quotes · Humanist, Fundamentalism, Holiness

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Dervis Vadisi: 100 Promissory Sonnets Quotes

“Every Religion is Right Religion (Unscriptured Holiness Sonnet) Islam* is not the right religion, *peace is. Christianity** is no right religion, **kindness is. Judaism is not the right religion, equality is. Sanatana isn't right religion, nonsectarianism is. All scriptures are blasphemy, when peddled as exclusive, infallible handbook to divinity. Literature that demands rejection of backbone, is a lot of things but not material of sanctity. Every religion is right religion, or none are; Claiming exclusive rightness all breed cowards. Every faith is an attempt at divine, or none are; Claiming monopoly of truth faith forfeits regard. By saying your religion is the only right religion, you only prove, your religion is the wrong religion. Religion as an excuse for separation is always wrong, till you transcend religion, all faith is delusion.”

“Entire world is a church, The innocents are our deities. Helping the helpless is divine service, In their smile unfolds heavenly peace. Above everything kindness is real, Save kindness all is unspiritual. Above all else people are real, There ain't no paradise but people.”

“Grownup Happiness (The Sonnet) I don't do Netflix, I don't binge for adrenaline. I find it far more soothing to listen to old BBC radio shows while I do my writing. Happiness is not a matter of exhilaration, Happiness is a matter of moderation. Just because all the monkeys are partying, doesn't mean you gotta give submission. So I say, get your priorities straight, Happiness will take care of itself. If you don't know to draw your own lines, That's not freedom, but apish descent. I don't scroll till I pass out, I don't drink till I feel sick. Happiness means happy-in-less, Trends don't bring you peace.”

“Dear li'l governments (The Sonnet) Dear li'l governments of the world, You don't have a friend in me, If people are not your priority. You don't have a friend in me, If you thrive on inequality. You don't have a friend in me, If you're partial to one religion. You don't have a friend in me, If you're founded on nationalism. Dear li'l governments of the world, If you know what's best for you, Walk the course of integration. If you choose tribalism instead, In me you'll find your abolition.”

“Dear li'l governments of the world, You don't have a friend in me, If you're partial to one religion. You don't have a friend in me, If you're founded on nationalism. Dear li'l governments of the world, If you know what's best for you, Walk the course of integration. If you choose tribalism instead, In me you'll find your abolition.”

“The UAE Sonnet I'm asked to compare USA with UAE, So here it is, in my free form sonnetary. For starters, there is no comparison - UAE is a civilized country, USA is not. Sure UAE has its share of violations, like every living country in the world, but unlike USA, the incredible growth and the very birth of UAE is not founded on the worst kind of atrocities in history. In fact, forget the rich, safe and prosperous UAE - on the civilization scale USA is the bottom scraper of history.”

“I'm asked to compare USA with UAE, So here it is, in my free form sonnetary. For starters, there is no comparison - UAE is a civilized country, USA is not. Sure UAE has its share of violations, like every living country in the world, but unlike USA, the incredible growth and the very birth of UAE is not founded on the worst kind of atrocities in history.”

“Yeşil Gözler (Balkan Şiir) Bazen Kara Sevda'da yaşıyormuşum gibi geliyor, Pernik'teki o yeşil gözler Nihan'a benziyor. Beş yılı birlikte geçirdikten sonra karar verdin, ben sana layık değildim, çünkü henüz yoktu para. Yaraları bir kenara bırakıp mücadeleye devam ettim, Bugün sen bana layık değilsin, diyorum ben sana. Sana en çok ihtiyacım olduğu anda sen vazgeçtin, Ama yine de bu gerçek aşık sana beddua etmiyo. Sevgili değil artık, insan olarak destek olacağım, Kendine iyi bak - kiminle olursan ol mutlu ol! Dünyadaki bütün aşıklara diyorum, eğer seviyorsan kendini kaybederek sev. Binlerce kez ihanete uğra, ayıp değil, ama asla kimseye beddua etme.”

“Tanrı'dan Şiir Mektubu Bazıları bana Tanrı diyor, Bazıları diyor "Bhagvan". Bazıları "Lord God" diyor, Ama ben aslında insan. Beni camide değil, insanların içinde ara. Cami Tanrısız olabilir, ama Tanrı insansız olamaz. Laiklik yani dini terk etmek değil, Laiklik yani, köktenciliğe karşı aşılamak. Kör inanca kafa gömmek kutsallık değil, İlahiyat yani inancın ötesinde insana sarılmak. Her şeyin üstünde insan gerçek, İnsanın üstünde hiçbir şey yok. Tanrılık ve İnsanlık aynı şey, İnsanlıktan başka tanrılık yok.”

“Buluşalım (Şiir) Dilin ve dinin ötesinde bir yer var, orada buluşacağım seninle. Vatanın ve varoluşun ötesinde gel, buluşalım, artık bekleme. Korkunun ve köktenciliğin ötesinde, Hoşgörüsüzlüğün ve haksızlığın ötesinde, Acımasızlığın ve amaçsızlığın ötesinde, İlgisizliğin ve umutsuzluğun ötesinde, bir yer var, orada buluşacağım seninle. Zekânın ve cehaletin ötesinde, Bir gün gel, artık bekletme.”

“Contract Matrimony (The Sonnet) When I fall, I fall wholly - without a safety net of any kind. Prenups are an insult of love, all in fear of an imaginary night. Contract lovers are worse than contract killers, at least contract killers don't second guess their motive. Either love or don't, there's no second guessing - either marry or don't, there's no contract matrimony. Prenups are for juveniles, Clauses are for cowards. To seek escape in commitment, is an act of con, not love. Escapists have no right to love, Lovers have no need for escape. When you change exes like socks, It's a sickness, not a choice.”

“Either love or don't, there's no second guessing - either marry or don't, there's no contract matrimony. Prenups are for juveniles, Clauses are for cowards. To seek escape in commitment, is an act of con, not love. Escapists have no right to love, Lovers have no need for escape. When you change exes like socks, It's a sickness, not a choice.”