Bhakt : Prabhu what is this freedom of expression?
Bhagwan : You are asking this.....?
Bhakt : Why Prabhu?
Bhagwan : You have always used this whenever you want to say anything to anyone including me, you say that without any fear or hesitation. Isn't it?
Bhakt : Yes Prabhu. If I have to say something I say that. Why I should hesitate and if I do, I will be untruthful to myself.
Bhagwan : That is what freedom of expression is.
Bhakt : Then Prabhu why do people get so angry. I saw someone is angry at some book, others at cartoon and others at some movie. Why do people react so much?
Bhagwan : Same old story, brain doesn't work. Is it not simple to understand that both sides are mindlessly rigid. Freedom of expression is true, it is necessary but it can never be absolute. If your expression is hurting others, reaction will be there. But one thing. This reaction should not be illegal or violent.
Bhakt : Then what to do Prabhu?
Bhagwan : Ideally there should be some caution while expression. Who says that artist or authors can be reckless. They have huge social responsibility. And there is always a better way of saying or expressing even if they have some strong point to express. On the other hand those protesting must see that they are protesting for valid reason or for some selfish interest. If the interests are selfish then they will lose respect in society because public at large can not be fooled.
Bhakt : But who will decide Prabhu what is right what is wrong? Courts?
Bhagwan : Yes courts can decide. But court's time is precious and such incidents are too many. Even simple is that people should form a Federation for Art and Culture. Anyone who has some reservation or feels offended, should report it to the federation. This federation can make the assessment after meeting all relevant parties and decides what is right and what is wrong.
Bhakt : Wah Prabhu, this can help people in peacefully resolving such conflicts. But then why they do not create such federation ?
Bhagwan : That needs use of brain.
Bhakt: Using brain Prabhu......... Naaraayan !!! Naaraayan !!!
