The writer is associate editor, Ektara, Takshila’s Centre for Children’s Literature and Art.
Hind Swaraj’s healing touch
It informs us on creative ways to restore a sense of safety in times of terror
Terror has two faces. One face is easier to recognise, it is the face of extreme fear. If you look at this fear-stricken face for a moment, you will recognize the other face as violence. The Pulwama attack has left us terrorised and hurt. When feeling terrorised, the first thing one needs to ensure is to restore the feeling of safety for all. Then comes the part of aiding to the wounds. Healing takes a long time. It also requires a lot of support from our fellow citizens. There is a bond between us. This bond could be observed in marches and the public outcry after the attack. We need to remember what Ela Bhatt calls anubandh- we are all bound to each other.
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