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A few days back, hardly anyone outside of Tamilnadu would have heard of the word "#Sengol". Nor would many, Tamil or otherwise, would have heard about its actual existence, tucked into relative obscurity, lost to the pages of history. Yet today, the whole of India knows the word.
The ornate Sengol has become a Rorschach test.
Some see it as a symbol of divine responsibility, others see it as a a reminder of a non-existent divine right. Some see it as a symbol of Dharma, others as a symbol of drama.
Some see it as a symbol of righteouness, others see it as a symbol of religion.
Some see it as a symbol of righteouness, others see it as a symbol of religion.
What do I see?
Sengol has its roots in "செம்மை" or righteousness. It's both a sacred symbol of power, and a reminder of responsibility of the ruler. It signifies continuity - and tells the rulers, that men may come and may go,but Dharma reigns supreme.
Sengol has its roots in "செம்மை" or righteousness. It's both a sacred symbol of power, and a reminder of responsibility of the ruler. It signifies continuity - and tells the rulers, that men may come and may go,but Dharma reigns supreme.
It places Dharma on the pedestal - not a religion or a monarch. It guides the rulers that power should be wielded in the pursuit of righteousness, not for the sake of power itself.
Sengol symbolizes the arc of history and the rectitude of justice. It is a civilizational moral compass. A golden covenant, signifying the commitment of a people to the eternal principle of justice.
It's semantic ambiguity has been exploited by political parties, unfortunately. We are at the cusp of a civilizational renaissance. At this historic moment, we would do well to listen to the whisper of Sengol, rather than the noise of divisive rhetoric.
If we act on its call of righteousness, then our best days are ahead of us.
Jai Hind.
Jai Hind.
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