Back with the new topic for GD Contest this week! Since its Valentines Day today, I think the best topic that can be discussed forever without getting bored is Love!
Is a special day like Valentine's Day really necessary to show that you love someone? Is it really in line with our culture and philosophy??
Also, a request to all participants - Please keep away political issues - Shriram Sena, Shiv Sena, Bajrang Dal etc. etc. out of this discussion. I want you all to think about issues, pros and cons of the topic OTHER THAN politics.
As usual, the winner gets 50 points plus 50 Rupees, Runner-up gets 50 points plus 25 rupees and all participants with minimum 3 valid replies get 50 points. All answers must be relevant, related to the topic and spam free
gulshan kumar ajmani wrote:
[quote]There are some comments on undesirability of days specially devoted to 'mother, 'father', 'friend' borrowed from west. Celebration of any festival or event is individual choice and we need not interfere. But I may point out that there are also such festivals of Indian origins. There is Brothers' day called Bhai Dooj, Sisters' day called 'raksha bandhan' husbands' day called 'karwa Choth'. similarly, Valentine Day is Lovers' day.[/quote]
As per your comment, why we oppose celebration on Valentine's day? If we celebration Mother's day, Bhai dooj, Rakhsha bandhan then why opposition to "Valentine's Day" ?
Abhishek Dua wrote:
[quote]gulshan kumar ajmani wrote:
[quote]There are some comments on undesirability of days specially devoted to 'mother, 'father', 'friend' borrowed from west. Celebration of any festival or event is individual choice and we need not interfere. But I may point out that there are also such festivals of Indian origins. There is Brothers' day called Bhai Dooj, Sisters' day called 'raksha bandhan' husbands' day called 'karwa Choth'. similarly, Valentine Day is Lovers' day.[/quote]
As per your comment, why we oppose celebration on Valentine's day? If we celebration Mother's day, Bhai dooj, Rakhsha bandhan then why opposition to "Valentine's Day" ?[/quote]
The opposition to Valentine day is justified by the argument that there is no need for love on a particular day only as this is throughout the year. My counter argument is that the love for brother is also whole year and why celebrate Bhai Dooj. similarly, with Raksha bandhan, Karwa choth. If we oppose Valentine Day, we have to oppose these other festivals as well.
gulshan kumar ajmani wrote:
[quote]Abhishek Dua wrote:
[quote]gulshan kumar ajmani wrote:
[quote]There are some comments on undesirability of days specially devoted to 'mother, 'father', 'friend' borrowed from west. Celebration of any festival or event is individual choice and we need not interfere. But I may point out that there are also such festivals of Indian origins. There is Brothers' day called Bhai Dooj, Sisters' day called 'raksha bandhan' husbands' day called 'karwa Choth'. similarly, Valentine Day is Lovers' day.[/quote]
As per your comment, why we oppose celebration on Valentine's day? If we celebration Mother's day, Bhai dooj, Rakhsha bandhan then why opposition to "Valentine's Day" ?[/quote]
The opposition to Valentine day is justified by the argument that there is no need for love on a particular day only as this is throughout the year. My counter argument is that the love for brother is also whole year and why celebrate Bhai Dooj. similarly, with Raksha bandhan, Karwa choth. If we oppose Valentine Day, we have to oppose these other festivals as well.[/quote]
Then it will be like a simple year with no festivals... On these festival days, People get time to be with their families, their partners. This comment was for those people who stay away from their families because of work or some other reason.
Abhishek Dua wrote:
[quote]gulshan kumar ajmani wrote:
[quote]Abhishek Dua wrote:
[quote]gulshan kumar ajmani wrote:
[quote]There are some comments on undesirability of days specially devoted to 'mother, 'father', 'friend' borrowed from west. Celebration of any festival or event is individual choice and we need not interfere. But I may point out that there are also such festivals of Indian origins. There is Brothers' day called Bhai Dooj, Sisters' day called 'raksha bandhan' husbands' day called 'karwa Choth'. similarly, Valentine Day is Lovers' day.[/quote]
As per your comment, why we oppose celebration on Valentine's day? If we celebration Mother's day, Bhai dooj, Rakhsha bandhan then why opposition to "Valentine's Day" ?[/quote]
The opposition to Valentine day is justified by the argument that there is no need for love on a particular day only as this is throughout the year. My counter argument is that the love for brother is also whole year and why celebrate Bhai Dooj. similarly, with Raksha bandhan, Karwa choth. If we oppose Valentine Day, we have to oppose these other festivals as well.[/quote]
Then it will be like a simple year with no festivals... On these festival days, People get time to be with their families, their partners. This comment was for those people who stay away from their families because of work or some other reason.[/quote]
I do not oppose any festival. I only say that Valentine day is also like Raksha bandhan, Karwa choth etc. Either you oppose all these or support all. I support all. We have particular day for husband, brother, sister, then why not for love. If you can observe Karva Choth for husband safety on a particular day, tie rakhi for sister's protection on a particular day, it is also okay to observe a particular day for love i.e. Valentine Day.
gulshan kumar ajmani wrote:
[quote]Abhishek Dua wrote:
[quote]gulshan kumar ajmani wrote:
[quote]Abhishek Dua wrote:
[quote]gulshan kumar ajmani wrote:
[quote]There are some comments on undesirability of days specially devoted to 'mother, 'father', 'friend' borrowed from west. Celebration of any festival or event is individual choice and we need not interfere. But I may point out that there are also such festivals of Indian origins. There is Brothers' day called Bhai Dooj, Sisters' day called 'raksha bandhan' husbands' day called 'karwa Choth'. similarly, Valentine Day is Lovers' day.[/quote]
As per your comment, why we oppose celebration on Valentine's day? If we celebration Mother's day, Bhai dooj, Rakhsha bandhan then why opposition to "Valentine's Day" ?[/quote]
The opposition to Valentine day is justified by the argument that there is no need for love on a particular day only as this is throughout the year. My counter argument is that the love for brother is also whole year and why celebrate Bhai Dooj. similarly, with Raksha bandhan, Karwa choth. If we oppose Valentine Day, we have to oppose these other festivals as well.[/quote]
Then it will be like a simple year with no festivals... On these festival days, People get time to be with their families, their partners. This comment was for those people who stay away from their families because of work or some other reason.[/quote]
I do not oppose any festival. I only say that Valentine day is also like Raksha bandhan, Karwa choth etc. Either you oppose all these or support all. I support all. We have particular day for husband, brother, sister, then why not for love. If you can observe Karva Choth for husband safety on a particular day, tie rakhi for sister's protection on a particular day, it is also okay to observe a particular day for love i.e. Valentine Day.[/quote]
So this indicates me that you are not in opposition of Valentine's Day
There is necessacity of a special day to prove one's love I think. Always that day automaticaly becomes a special day the day in which one expressses one's love to some one.
This valentines day began in the west . A story is also related to the day . This is a faith and part if culture of some country. It is not suc an issue to think over and comment . Though there is no necessity of such a day we can not hurt a person's heart saying his belief is bad .
Though there is no necessasity of the day still I can not recomend to ban this day.
Abhishek Dua wrote:
[quote]gulshan kumar ajmani wrote:
[quote]Abhishek Dua wrote:
[quote]gulshan kumar ajmani wrote:
[quote]Abhishek Dua wrote:
[quote]gulshan kumar ajmani wrote:
[quote]There are some comments on undesirability of days specially devoted to 'mother, 'father', 'friend' borrowed from west. Celebration of any festival or event is individual choice and we need not interfere. But I may point out that there are also such festivals of Indian origins. There is Brothers' day called Bhai Dooj, Sisters' day called 'raksha bandhan' husbands' day called 'karwa Choth'. similarly, Valentine Day is Lovers' day.[/quote]
As per your comment, why we oppose celebration on Valentine's day? If we celebration Mother's day, Bhai dooj, Rakhsha bandhan then why opposition to "Valentine's Day" ?[/quote]
The opposition to Valentine day is justified by the argument that there is no need for love on a particular day only as this is throughout the year. My counter argument is that the love for brother is also whole year and why celebrate Bhai Dooj. similarly, with Raksha bandhan, Karwa choth. If we oppose Valentine Day, we have to oppose these other festivals as well.[/quote]
Then it will be like a simple year with no festivals... On these festival days, People get time to be with their families, their partners. This comment was for those people who stay away from their families because of work or some other reason.[/quote]
I do not oppose any festival. I only say that Valentine day is also like Raksha bandhan, Karwa choth etc. Either you oppose all these or support all. I support all. We have particular day for husband, brother, sister, then why not for love. If you can observe Karva Choth for husband safety on a particular day, tie rakhi for sister's protection on a particular day, it is also okay to observe a particular day for love i.e. Valentine Day.[/quote]
So this indicates me that you are not in opposition of Valentine's Day[/quote]
Very right. I do not oppose Valentine Day. I do not oppose any festival. East or west, what cheers is best.
No one is opposing the festival however the only one question is this necessary i mean a particular day to express your love to your loved ones? That is the major question here?
Deivigan wrote:
[quote]No one is opposing the festival however the only one question is this necessary i mean a particular day to express your love to your loved ones? That is the major question here?[/quote]
As I wrote in my earlier post, such question can be raised about many festivals. You observe Karva choth. Is it necessary to fast only on one day in a year for husband's safety. About Raksha Bandhan, Do you need to protect your brother only on one day in a year. About Deepawali, do you need lakshmi or money only on one day in a year. So, the question is not significant. Love is continuous but it is okay to observe one day as Lovers' day.
I agree with Mr Gulshan's viewpoint that one day to symbolize your affection in the relationship is not enough.Also well mentioned of festivals like Raksha Bandhan and Karvachauth.
Something that we express and value has to be celebrated wholeheartedly.Our birthday's for example mark the day we entered life and we celebrate it to mark the occasion.But Valentine day has no such basis penned down in history to mark it in context of love.
Let me conclude the discussion. The objection to celebration of Valentine day arises from its western origin and vulgarity, being against Indian culture and also that there is no need to express love on a single day in a year.
Owing to modern communication and scientific advancement, the whole world is like a global village. Hence opposition owing to foreign origin is invalid. As regards obscenity and vulgarity, there is need to observe decorum. There is vulgarity also in Holi but we need to maintain decorum and not boycott the festival. As regards the necessity of earmarking a day for expressing love, days are also earmarked for sisters (Rakhi), husbands (karva choth), workers (Vishwakarma day) and so on. There is also an argument that the festival is commercialized for benefit of advertisers, card business, flower sellers. But this argument also does not cut ice as almost every festival is commercialized. Deepawali, New Year, Christmas, Karwa Choth all are commercialized. On the other hand, Deepawali is most commercialized and is a festival of corrupt bureaucrats and corrupting businessmen.
Valentine Day is now to stay and this has also become as Indian as English language, European dress, Christian calendar and other inventions that originated in west. East or west, what cheers is best.
