Writer Real Strength

Muslim Murasu, February 2011

Two things are fundamental to engage in social, public life. Earning capacity and sound health. Dreaming of a society that respects writers is needless. Government will not hug and pat. Restlessness in heart, tormenting experiences, environmental irritations and riling suppression, these factors make an ideologist. Politician is made out of black votes, rowdyism and trance of power. Politicians these days will be hesitant to accept writers. No social reformist movement has germinated in Tamilnadu after Periyar EVR. Each writer should compensate on his own. Police can lunge at any moment. Money is needed to manage disputes and cases. Earnings from son and daughter, hereditary property and income for basic sustenance are needed. One should not enter literary field depending on others or organizations. Society is not in a position to give life, a helping hand and facilities to writer. Because society is hopelessly wandering without basic mould, now ideology, philosophy and principle are being introduced. Writer should exhibit huge hard work and sacrifice. There is no way he will be rewarded with returns, high income and fame. Because of excessive commercialization, writer should forcefully make his thoughts go on print. No one comes forward and offers support with any money. One should often remind oneself of the scenes from Ta’if city. Prophet setting off to Madina in the middle of the night, beastly men surrounding the house with brandished swords – these scenes are daily experiences. Luxurious and disguising people have grabbed and achieved community leadership. They will never welcome pristine writings and reformist ideas. They won’t help. Award functions for writers, book releases, dinners, foreign tours and photo ops that are staged these days are contractual obligations. There should not be any mention about cataclysmal price rise, real estate day robbery, and sudden amassing of black money. Ruling class is ready for compromise. Else follow principles that will lead to shrinking facilities, fame, reputation and influence. Writer is faced with two options; acquiesce with the world or follow the Prophet. Society that will honor writer has not yet formed. Good hearts have taken up the efforts in this direction. Those who do not have sufficient family income and physical fitness need not enter public life. Imaan, belief in God will be severely challenged. Help and support of good honest companions will be needed. Once they are found, they are seen and their proximity is earned, then there is no fear. Journey can be continued.