The Color of Civil Rights - Entering the Gate of Hell with Bodhicitta

Joy 2022-04-20 08:01:03


- Anything you want to change here will only get worse, corruption is literally in our DNA. This country has no future!

- It's easy to comment on the sidelines, it's easier to blame others, why don't you go out and change that?

——The default does not require effort and cost, and action is more difficult. If you have the ability, join the government, police, and army to change this society.

- You won't, and I'll tell you why, because it takes a fair amount of effort. Complaining is much easier.

- Either live with reality or take responsibility and try to change it. No country is perfect, we can only make it better!

After the film was released, the social response was huge. A month after the film's release, a survey of bloggers showed that more people were turning their attention to politics, particularly corruption and inefficiency. This has sparked a big discussion about corruption in India. At the same time, people's reflections have also pointed to themselves. There have also been a lot of discussions on how to support non-governmental organizations, perform basic civic obligations such as paying taxes, and how to take on more national responsibilities. At the same time, in social activities, youth movements are also active, one of the most obvious evidence is the massive protests against the murder of Jessica Larry. The accused in the case is Manu, the son of Haryana Energy Minister Sharma, whose mother owns the largest supermarket chain in the state. One late night in April 1999, Manu, who had just graduated from college, went to a high-end restaurant with friends to have fun. Larry was a model and came to the bar part-time to accompany drinks on weekends. Refused to accompany drinks. The 24-year-old Sharma had an argument with Larry and fired several shots at her. Larry was shot in the head and died on the spot. The bartender and the proprietress were all present, stunned. A week later, Manu surrendered to the crime, but the restaurant owner and key witnesses were either arrested or jailed, or they were expelled and died. Many of the witnesses later changed their confessions because of the Sharma family's hard and soft actions. The trial of the case was delayed again and again. The 7-year marathon trial finally ended in February 2007. The court even ruled that Manu and others were innocent. sin released. The Indian media lashed out at Sharma with the headline "Let's see how the rich get away with crime", and many TV stations called on viewers to support the retrial. As a result, more than 200,000 pieces of support information were collected within a few days. Under the hype of the media, a large number of people in New Delhi couldn't help being angry, and they took to the streets to show their respect. Just like the candlelight in the film, they also held a candlelight mourning party at the landmark of New Delhi - India Gate. . In addition, many students took to Congress Street in the heart of the capital, chanting slogans to show their fear. In fact, many students and the public were not interested in politics at first. In an interview, 18% of them believed that the film "The Color of Bassati" was one of the main reasons that motivated them. While the film was not released in neighboring Pakistan, its influence extended to the country, where newspapers and radio stations focused more on civil rights issues and supported a public awareness awakening. Hence, a term called "Basati Effect" became popular in India.


"The Colors of Bassati", another Aamir Khan film, three hours, shot in 2006 - an era so close to now, in the process of watching the film, it always makes me feel like The feeling of eternity. I can't imagine what the whole society of India looks like now, how chaotic the system is, and how corrupt the government is. Whether it's "Slumdog Millionaire" that I've seen before, or "Death Unknown" that I've watched recently, in the process of watching the movie, I have a deep sense of confusion, I don't know what era they are talking about Things that happened. However, what shocked me is that they can face the corruption of society in this way, directly attack the government, openly challenge tradition and inferiority, and even use blood as a language to express their awakening to all people . India can actually make a movie with such a theme, it can be released, and it can win a prize. When you watch this movie, you will know that in China, none of this is possible. Are you saying that if we just complained, things would get better? Of course, there may be a little effect, but it will be greatly reduced, parades, sit-ins, assassination of ministers, such films can be made and shown in India, which makes me full of respect for Indian films! Based on this film alone, I would like to say: India has progressed more than China, has progressed too much, and has more hope than China.


Because of the doubts of youth, Siddhartha turned his soul into the flame of contemplation, and finally attained the fruit of Bodhi and became a fully enlightened Buddha. Put infinity in the palm of your hand and it will open the moment into eternity.

At the end of the film, the five true and pure souls left, and they returned to the ancient city wall that they often visited. Outside the city walls, golden and yellow saffron burned wildly like wildfire. A little girl looked at what plants her father was growing and asked, "Dad, what are you doing?" Dad told her, "I am planting a mango tree. Now it is one, and it will be one in the future." So the little girl went to plant her own mango tree. The five young men gathered together and looked down at the open smile on the face of this beautiful and innocent child. The sun was shining warmly behind them, and through the top of their heads, there was a mysterious white light. Star-like smiles flickered on their faces, ethereal and elegant, as if that smile was a fine wine made of youth, making people want to get drunk at first sight. They walked towards the abandoned ancient city gate, the golden light of the sun passed through their bodies, and they gradually merged into the vast pure white, living with the light.


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Rang De Basanti quotes

  • Mr. McHeneley: [In his diary] I always believed there were two kinds of men in this world, men who go to their deaths screaming, and men who go to their deaths in silence. Then I met a third kind.

  • Ajay Rathod: I'm proud of my country.

    Karan: Really, exactly what are you proud of? The Poverty?

    Aslam: No, he's proud of the Unemployment

    Karan: Or are you proud of the Corruption?

    Ajay Rathod: No country is perfect, Kran we have to work to make it perfect.

    Karan: Tell you what Ajay, you go on trying to make this country perfect, once I get into a college, i'm pushing of to America, nothing's ever going to get better in this garbage dump.