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uditnair24's review
4.0
The book is essentially a collection of most of the letters he wrote while in the jail. The most astonishing thing for me is the maturity level showcased by Comrade Bhagat Singh. One must remember that he was only 23 years old when got sentenced to death.
The initial letters focus on the explanation or one must say the justification given by Bhagat Singh.
" We are next to none in our love for humanity. Far from having any malice against any individual, we hold human life sacred beyond words. We are neither perpetrators of dastardly outrages, and, therefore, a disgrace to the country, as the pseudo-socialist Dewan. Chaman Lal is reported to have described us, nor are we ‘Lunatics’ as The Tribune of Lahore and some others would have it believed."
" Our sole purpose was “to make the deaf hear” and to give the heedless a timely warning."
The most insightful lessons are provided in the letter where bhagat singh talks about the revolution and clarifies all the misconceptions.
“Revolution” does not necessarily involve sanguinary strife nor is there any place in it for individual vendetta. It is not the cult of the bomb and the pistol. By “Revolution” we mean that the present order of things, which is based on manifest injustice, must change. By “Revolution”, we mean the ultimate establishment of an order of society which may not be threatened by such breakdown, and in which the sovereignty of the proletariat should be recognized and a world federation should redeem humanity from the bondage of capitalism and misery of imperial wars.Revolution is an inalienable right of mankind. Freedom is an imperishable birth right of all".
The letter Bhagat Singh wrote to his father clearly showcases the ideological clarity Bhagat Singh had over his actions and motives.
" Inspite of all the sentiments and feelings of a father, I don’t think you were at all entitled to make such a move on my behalf without even consulting me. You know that in the political field my views have always differed with those of yours. I have always been acting independently without having cared for your approval or disapproval. You know that we have been pursuing a definite policy in this trial. Every action of mine ought to have been consistent with that policy, my principle and my programme. My life is not so precious, at least to me, as you may probably think it to be. It is not at all worth buying at the cost of my principles.In the end, I would like to inform you and my other friends and all the people interested in my case, that I have not approved of your move. I am still not at all in favour of offering any defence. Even if the court had accepted that petition submitted by some of my co-accused regarding defence, etc., I would have not defended myself.
Another letter which needs to be read by everyone is " Why I am an Atheist". This writing also showcases the clarity of thought bhagat singh had.
Whatever issues Bhagat Singh had raised still exists in nations. Many nations might have got the independence but the exploitation of the marginalized continues in one form or other. One may not agree with all his observations but one surely cannot ignore him or his ideas.
The initial letters focus on the explanation or one must say the justification given by Bhagat Singh.
" We are next to none in our love for humanity. Far from having any malice against any individual, we hold human life sacred beyond words. We are neither perpetrators of dastardly outrages, and, therefore, a disgrace to the country, as the pseudo-socialist Dewan. Chaman Lal is reported to have described us, nor are we ‘Lunatics’ as The Tribune of Lahore and some others would have it believed."
" Our sole purpose was “to make the deaf hear” and to give the heedless a timely warning."
The most insightful lessons are provided in the letter where bhagat singh talks about the revolution and clarifies all the misconceptions.
“Revolution” does not necessarily involve sanguinary strife nor is there any place in it for individual vendetta. It is not the cult of the bomb and the pistol. By “Revolution” we mean that the present order of things, which is based on manifest injustice, must change. By “Revolution”, we mean the ultimate establishment of an order of society which may not be threatened by such breakdown, and in which the sovereignty of the proletariat should be recognized and a world federation should redeem humanity from the bondage of capitalism and misery of imperial wars.Revolution is an inalienable right of mankind. Freedom is an imperishable birth right of all".
The letter Bhagat Singh wrote to his father clearly showcases the ideological clarity Bhagat Singh had over his actions and motives.
" Inspite of all the sentiments and feelings of a father, I don’t think you were at all entitled to make such a move on my behalf without even consulting me. You know that in the political field my views have always differed with those of yours. I have always been acting independently without having cared for your approval or disapproval. You know that we have been pursuing a definite policy in this trial. Every action of mine ought to have been consistent with that policy, my principle and my programme. My life is not so precious, at least to me, as you may probably think it to be. It is not at all worth buying at the cost of my principles.In the end, I would like to inform you and my other friends and all the people interested in my case, that I have not approved of your move. I am still not at all in favour of offering any defence. Even if the court had accepted that petition submitted by some of my co-accused regarding defence, etc., I would have not defended myself.
Another letter which needs to be read by everyone is " Why I am an Atheist". This writing also showcases the clarity of thought bhagat singh had.
Whatever issues Bhagat Singh had raised still exists in nations. Many nations might have got the independence but the exploitation of the marginalized continues in one form or other. One may not agree with all his observations but one surely cannot ignore him or his ideas.
just_shivam's review
adventurous
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
This book is amazing ,it gives you a pov how a revolutionary thinks and lives his life,how he stands with his ideals and for the cause how he can sacrifice himself. And this is all done by a 23 year old man, who devotes his life for the revolution.
"Long live the revolution"
"Long live the revolution"
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