Land and Language

A place which is attracting people from all over the world, a place which is known for opportunities, a place which is hub of information technology, a place which you love and loves you. That’s Namma Bengalooru located in Karnataka state. The regional language of Karnataka is "Kannada" and the people of Karnataka are called “Kannadigas”.

 

The reason why I am writing this article is due to the respect I have towards the land and the language which is giving life to me.

 

I had already mentioned Bengalooru is attracting people from all over the world. People who are born and brought up here must have experienced situations like

 

1.   People from different state/country speaking lightly about our language

2.  People compare our language/state with their language/state and say their language/state is better.

3.   People abuse our language/state. 

4.   People from different state/country say why they need to learn other language as most of them speak in their language or in English. 

5.   People from different state/country say they will support only their language and land because they have immense pride about their language.

 

It really hurts when you hear this from people who are utilizing maximum benefits of this land.

 

For those who doesn't respect the land and language where you are currently in.

 

1.   No language is best. The purpose of language is only to communicate and express your feelings. All languages have fulfilled the purpose. Stop comparing languages. Respect all languages.

2.   If you have immense pride and love towards your land you wouldn’t have left your land and would have come here. Respect the place which is giving life to you. 

3.   If you don’t want to learn different language nobody is going to lose except you because when you are given an opportunity to learn different language you are letting it go.  India is known for its unity in diversity concept. Be a part of it.

 

Here is a one liner which I would like to quote in Kannada: “Hogaladiddaru paravagilla thegalabeda nanni naadanu mattu naadina bhasheyanu”. Meaning even if you don’t praise my land/language not a problem but don’t insult it!

You are a gift!

In the world where we are lost within millions,

In the world where different kind of emotions play,

In the world where no escapism from hardworking,

In the world where struggling to the survival,

In the world where technology shines,

In the world where money is important,

In the world where people busy making property,

Have you lost completely?

You are a gift, Gift yourself a gift,

You are a gift, Gift yourself a smile,

You are a gift; Gift yourself a time which makes you feel you are a gift,

A gift to someone’s life or a gift to yourself.

                                                                           ......Shilpa Chandrappa