Bepannah~ My thoughts ~ep 58. 6.6.18. Of law v creed
Today's episode is about the power held by two strong agencies that govern certain global societies .One being law and order and the other being religion or defined creed. Both to me, follow organized rulings and commandments. Both ensure preservation of humans within set social structures. The law aims to protect, preserve and secure human life, property and way of life. Religion contributes to the moral, ethical and spiritual fibre of humans. Humans are expected to be duty bound in abiding by both. Rulings of their faith and the decrees of the law. Both for privileges offered, in return expect us to fulfil certain duties. However the issue of how we interpret? and use both law and faith to fulfil our own purposes is interesting to watch in the episode. How far can faith be stretched and how far can law reach? Before the two collide and interfere with each others roles and purposes? Which is,really, to maintain order and harmony, as opposed to chaos and discord.
The episode also contains, conflict and confrontation between such issues that affect human sentiments and way of life. We see judgemental battles in perception and decision making. Plus a search for the way out that resolves conflict.
To arrest a suspect in preparation of a serious charge, is challenged by Wasim Alim the chieftain of the settlement. Both law and creed have different stances. Wasim only sees a woman in prayer. While Rajveer claims to see through a cunning criminal. Both law and creed, test their muscle. Of station and territory. Warnings are issued against wielding weaponry in matters of faith. Both avoid confrontation and come to a settlement. Zoya to be arrested after Iftari. Really the scene goes into the realms of subverting the law. Pitched against the will of god.
The law wields its power in Hooda house, when both Arjun and Anjana attempt to break the cordon of house arrest. This prompts entry of Harsh Hooda, in the grand style of high profile cases, with their powerful station! making claims to confront and manipulate the law enforcement agencies to suit their purposes.
We see parental support for their children in times of need. All judgement and past sentences against their child ,we see suspended. Only bailing out their child becomes primary. Wasim Siddique and Madhu blame and shame each other. For that's what parents do to prove their child's innocence. Mind you there is mention of parental expectations of their children. That of, children living up to the invested parental trust. No small price in return for carers love and nurture. Its clear that the Hooda's, Siddique's and Arora appear hard done by the actions of their off springs. Still eventually, we note as parents they will go to any lengths to prove their child's innocence. All except Madhu will pull power strings to influence the law. Madhu just mouths off her bitterness at her adversaries. But at the same time and to me, she hopes for the Hooda's and Siddique's to uncover the truth behind her sons mysterious untimely death.
Sakshi's , return to Hooda house is seen as a conflict of interests by Anjana. Once again the emotional confrontation between the two women, ends up with Anjana rejecting Sakshis' sincere support due to her sentimental insecurities. Anjana misreads Sakshi's alliance as gloating at their present downside of life.
The truth ,nothing but the truth! grants the runaway, controversial couple the much needed sanctuary. Wasim is moved by Zoya's story. He is a law abiding leader of his community, plus a devout follower of his faith. Zoya,Adi and Wasim Alim scene shows instances where people have to make informed choices, which in Adi and Zoya's case can have a huge bearing on them being wrongly convicted for something they are not guilty off. Wasim struggles to arrive at the crucial decision. Does faith override the law..? does the mind pervade over the heart?
The scene goes to show ,that when decision making is hard. Those with a adhered faith, tend to leave matters in their divinity's hands. Interpret the signs shown by god, as being the right decision!Thus Wasim inclines towards what his faith shows him. A needy, innocent couple, brought to him out of nowhere! Seeking sanctuary! Wasim bows before his god's will offers them refuge, and ensures them safe passage too! So they can continue their battle to prove their innocence. To him saving innocent lives, qualifies him for blessings in this holy month of Ramadan. Wasim s role is that of being a healer of Adi and Zoya's battered spirit! An authorised harbinger of hope in their present insecure displaced life.
The episode contains a large chunk on morals and faith. As taught, proclaimed and put into action. Although we see it and hear it from Zoya's faith Islam. The key message , to me is not just limited to a single faith. But rather it permeates through to the spirit of other followed or practising creeds. To moral ethics of basic humanity.
The concept is to read what the scriptures write. But put into action the holy words. Practice them ,as a source of blessing for yourself ,but more so as a blessing for others. We see Zoya as being the ambassador of why humans need any form of faith or belief in their lives? She can sense Adi's restlessness at the unfairness of the system. Of being hunted down despite being innocent! For not being afforded the opportunity to fight for their innocence!
Zoya, through the influence of her faith, upon herself , gives practical examples where she went grossly wrong! almost sinful in her life! Like when she dared to sever her vein! It was her belief that some source would save her? she rejoices in her confession! empowers him! when she reminds Adi , he was sent by her god! As her life giving source! To begin life again.. stronger than before!
Similarly she talks about Wasim Alim, as being the present saving grace in both their lives! Such practical examples , she uses as being a means to bringing calm to Adi. Zoya tries not to moral police him. but rather aims to give him hope. She narrates her through her life experience of the act of fasting.. she is being tutored in gaining perseverance .About waiting upon the strange ways of the unseen divinities. About bringing practical self discipline in her life. It's a way of living life one can bring about in their own life, if one wants. Adi listens, and begins to he see how her faith and conviction , guides ,motives and strengthens her to tackle trials and tribulations. Despite danger all around them she stills keeps afloat by the strong sense of hope that if the almighty is for them! then who can be against them? I don't think Zoya is evangelizing. She is simply sharing with him, what works for her. One can be a good human being, without belonging to a specific creed. The biggest belief, has to be in practising humanity and the code of moral ethics..
Still seeking out one's source of refuge is important to any human. Where does one's inner strength originate from?? The self? Family, loved ones ?confidantes? the law? Or creed?
Zoya heals him by a drawing Adi's attention to the source which provides refuge for their tired weary souls. All Adi can make out. He has not seen the divinities, or deities or her god she refers too.. but if they are far removed above in heavens somewhere? Zoya, as of now, stands out as their emissary here on earth ,beside him. Giving much tranquillity to his dishevelled, in disarray soul.. hamlet53 7.6.18
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