It’s true, no one is ever perfect. Every one of us has some imperfections. Some can recognize and rectify those and thus become idol for others to be followed. Some follow them to be so. While the rest never even realize. But my question is who defines the state of being ‘perfect’? What is being ‘perfect’? Some may answer it as being one, who does all the right things and never does anything wrong. So, my next question will be that, who defines ‘right’ or ‘wrong’? How do you know if a thing done is right or wrong? On what basis do you classify them? Now some may answer it as the things which have good after-effects are right and the ones which don’t are wrong. But say you being a soldier, for e.g., killed another soldier of the opposition country. It’ll be right to you, but will it be so to the other country or his family. Does this mean being right or wrong is context sensitive? If it is so, how one can ever determine whether a thing he did is right or wrong to be ‘perfect’?
No one can ever define perfectness or rightful/wrongfulness. What people do is do certain things. If others like it, it is said to be right and the person becomes the ‘perfect’ and thus an idol; but for them only. Just like Hirannya Kshyap was considered the almighty by his fellow citizens and was an idol for them. While, on the other hand, he was a sinner for those who followed Lord Vishnu.
Science has advanced a lot now-a-days, solved many mysteries, and has given facts for the pre-existing myths. Thus there are people who don’t believe in God but in facts as stated by Science. But there are also people who still believe in the Almighty who exists in many un-numerable forms depending upon different cultures and communities for them. They do things as preached which is obviously considered ‘right’ and holy. Does that mean those who don’t believe in God or follow his preaching will do things ‘not right’ or ‘wrong’? How do they get to know about it then? Even for those who follow the Almighty, there are people who do things selectively, they might ignore few things stating it to be too restricted while follow the rest. What does this reveal then? You are doing what you want to in the name of God. Is it right? Should you be considered ‘perfect’ then?
Does this mean, the state of being ‘perfect’ or being ‘right’ is dynamic? There may be certain things which are considered the ‘right’ by the community now but will be considered sinful later. Confinement of women to house-keeping, for example, was the only thing meant for them earlier. Is the same considered worth praising now? Ill-treating the so-called low-caste people was considered right by the so-called Upper-caste people. Is it the same now? Is it considered justifiable?
People have and still do the things they like on the name of God, Rules etc. We know it well from our History.
So who is perfect?
Keeping aside all the barriers of caste, color, or creed when we do things which are justifiable in true sense for the entire human civilization irrespective of any political barrier is the only thing ‘right’. But no one can be ever ‘perfect’. We should make a point doing things which we want in return by others no matter who. It is then in true sense will we be able to do things which may be considered ‘not wrong’ at the least. But do never consider yourself being ‘right’ even when you are considered so by few others, if you don’t want them to behave the same to you, the way you do to them. ‘Cause it will simply mean that you are as wrong as the mass supporting you. You may grab the attention and be the perfect for them, but can never be the one for the YOU inside. Try to understand the YOU inside, which is the ‘Perfect’ and divine: the real God. Don’t give excuses for your actions but be responsible for your deeds. Practice what you preach.
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