Monday, February 19, 2024

Francis Bacon 'Of Marriage and Single Life' - an analysis

 

Francis Bacon, (1561-1626) is the most persuasive and ingenious English author of his time. He expertly utilizes various sorts of scholarly gadgets like conundrum, saying, peak in his expositions. He generally utilizes the consolidated sentences with profound concealed clarifications. We likewise discover a pinch of the real world and reasonableness in his works. Presently we will talk about his perspectives.

The paper Of Marriage And Single Life was distributed in the second release of Bacon's Essays (1612). In Of Marriage And Single Life the writer have given a similar report between the qualities and attributes, ideals and indecencies of wedded and unmarried people.

"OF MARRIAGE AND SINGLE LIFE" is an average result of Bacon's adaptable virtuoso. It shows Bacon's propensity to give a subject every one of its advantages and disadvantages. He advances a monetary record of benefits and liabilities of wedded and single life. We see the splendid use of maxim in his papers. In the article "Of Marriage and Single Life", he aphoristically expresses his perusers the advantage of spouses. In his very own discourse: "Spouses are youngsters' special lady; allies for middle age, and elderly people men's medical attendants." It can be said that, Bacon alluringly utilizes various kinds of sayings and extra-common story system which increment the quality of his compositions. He, in his simple, precisely uncovered his perspectives and contemplations to the perusers. His expositions are additionally the hand-book of common sense knowledge full and reasonableness just as advanced with proverbs.

From the earliest starting point of the article, the buildup of thought quickly catches the consideration of the peruser. "He that hath spouse and youngsters hath offered prisoners to fortune."

A spouse and kids are hindrances, which keep a man from going in on any extraordinary direction whether it is for a respectable end or of a hurtful sort. Any eager thoughts must be curbed on the grounds that he can't go out on a limb, which may influence destructively the welfare of his family.

Bacon contends that it is the single and childless men who have done a lot for society. They give a great deal of consideration regarding people in general and utilize their cash and assets for open advantage, in this sense they can be viewed as having hitched the general population everywhere and believing it to be their youngsters. General society is a solitary man's family and he gives his affection and cash to it in Bacon's perspective.

Propelling his contention upon the point, Bacon says that a few men see spouse and kids as money related liabilities to be maintained a strategic distance from. Other absurd and covetous men pride themselves upon the way that they have no youngsters. They feel that they would be thought rich by others on the off chance that they had no kids on whom they needed to spend more.

 

Bacon further says that solitary men demonstrate to be closest companions, better bosses and workers. Be that as it may, they are not in every case productive members of society, as, being rootless and without duty. They think that its simple to leave the nation. Bacon says a fascinating thing as:

"A solitary life doth well with churchmen; for philanthropy will scarcely water the ground where it should initially fill a pool." Bacon appears to be very directly in his announcement. It is better for a pastor to stay single. On the off chance that he has a family, a greater amount of his consideration and friendship will go to it and he can't be relied upon to give full focus to his kin. It is to be noticed that saying to represent the thought is well-suited and has scholarly appeal. Identifying the benefits of wedded life Bacon says:"Certainly spouse and youngsters are a sort of control of humankind."

A spouse and youngsters are a sort of control on a man and he builds up his gentler sentiments. A solitary man is altruistic as he can stand to be so yet he is more pitiless and brutal than a wedded man is. Having no family he comes up short on the chance to practice his delicate and warm emotions.

Being an utilitarian, Bacon identifies a bit of leeway of wedded life that in youth, spouse is the object of sentimental love; in middle age, she is esteemed for her friendship; in mature age, she fills in as a medical caretaker. Bacon is so a lot of utilitarian that he disregards the passionate intrigue and eminent joy of wedded life. He considers ladies as object of utility not as living animal having equivalent right as his own.

There can be no uncertainty about Bacon's enormity as a writer or an exposition craftsman. The article Of Marriage And Single Life obviously exhibits Bacon's forces and gifts. Bacon was a researcher, a man of sound conventional and incredible functional intelligence. H was a researcher by demeanor, a judge by calling, an extraordinary Parliamentarian with an astute and attentive eye. Bacon misuses every one of his ascribes to the most extreme to accomplish his motivation. He has exceptionally sharp understanding into human character id undertakings. He has the uncommon ability of talking about everything from different edges and pennies of view. He communicates his thoughts and perceptions successfully and strongly. His contentions are sensible and persuading — the vast majority of them are dull from regular daily existence. The selection of his pictures is likewise glad. His representations and exchanges are incredible to the point that they never neglect to accomplish their motivation. Bacon is a researcher and a handy logician who theorizes about typical subjects and causes them to charge and lifted up with his treatment. Profound quality, on the off chance that it suits the motivation behind useful utility, has a spot in his plan of this. His ability for buildup (epigrammatic quality) is additionally utilized to advantage here—"for philanthropy will barely water the ground where it should initially fill a pool."

The typical characteristics of Bacon's style are in bounty in this exposition. Numerous sentences in this paper have aphoristic quality and without a doubt, they are the insight embodied. Bacon's adoration for inferences, citations and Latin expressions is shown in this exposition. Generally speaking, in the article "OF MARRIAGE AND SINGLE LIFE" there is absence of feelings yet the contentions are superbly consistent and in this manner, persuading.


Friday, January 19, 2024

Babur: The Chessboard King

DID BABUR DEMOLISH THE TEMPLE BESIDE BABRI MASJID?

· Portrays Babur as a multifaceted ruler, challenging the typical depiction of an infallible conqueror and a benevolent human being

· Brings to light his adept navigation through political intricacies and adversities

· The story of Babur’s unyielding pursuit of power amid treacherous political landscapes

Written by Aabhas Maldahiyar, published by Penguin Random House India, the gripping, anecdotal and deeply researched Babur: The Chessboard King delves into Hindustan’s economic landscape during Timurid rule and portrays Babur as a multifaceted ruler, challenging the typical depiction of an infallible conqueror and a good human being.

Babur, the visionary founder of Timurid Empire in Hindustan, had a fair share of early struggle following his father’s tragic demise in AD 1494. Then on, Babur embarked on an unyielding pursuit of power amid treacherous political landscapes, the narrative unveils his moniker, ‘the chessboard king,’ portraying his adept navigation through political intricacies and adversities.

From his ascent to rulership in Ferghana amidst familial threats to fleeting victories and losses in Samarkand, the book paints a poignant picture of Babur’s journey. It portrays his retreat to tribal lands after relinquishing hopes of reclaiming Ferghana, eventually establishing a mountainous kingdom in Kabul, a pivotal milestone preceding his ambition to expand into Hindustan. Recounting his initial endeavour to penetrate Hindustan in AD 1505, his alliances, and subsequent setbacks after Sultan Husayn Mirza Bayqarah’s demise, leaving him as the sole Timurid prince in power, the book opens a window to Babur’s failed second attempt to enter Hindustan, encapsulating the initial thirteen to fourteen tumultuous years of his reign, marked by exile, fleeting victories, and delicate alliances.

Meticulously sourced from the Persian manuscript of the Baburnama and other primary sources, this book represents a milestone in Babur’s biographical genre, essential for comprehending the ambitions of this enigmatic king.

It is currently on pre-order and will be released in India in mid-February.

About the author

Aabhas Maldahiyar, an Architect and Urban-Designer, amalgamates an intense love for History with captivating storytelling. He champions the seamless fusion of History and Architecture, recognizing their intrinsic connection in narrative creation. His architectural masterpieces, envisioned as repositories of future stories, ignite his diverse literary odyssey, spanning Marxist and Ex-Marxist phases. Initially embracing Marxism in architecture school, a visit to Ajanta's caves ignited a profound transformation. Shifting from Marxist literature to crafting fiction inspired by the Red Ideology, he delved deeper into the realms of History and Politics. His inaugural nonfiction, Modi Again: An Ex-Communist's Manifesto (2019), chronicles his remarkable journey. Babur: The Chessboard King stands as the inaugural volume in his forthcoming series on ‘Timurid Gurkaniyan’ (erroneously known as Mughals), founded on primary sources. A skilled reader of Persian manuscripts, Aabhas offers a distinctive lens to historical narratives.

Monday, January 15, 2024

My mother - Parambir Kaur

ਸਿੱਖ ਧਰਮ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਾਦਗੀ ਤੇ ਜਿੰਨਾ ਜ਼ੋਰ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ ਉਸ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਦਾ ਸ਼ਾਇਦ ਹੀ ਕਿਤੇ ਹੋਰ ਹੋਵੇ । ਮੇਰੀ ਮਾਂ ਇਸਦਾ ਜਿਉਂਦਾ ਜਾਗਦਾ ਸਬੂਤ ਸੀ । ਸਾਦਾ ਖਾਣਾ ਪੀਣਾ, ਰਹਿਣ ਸਹਿਣ ਵਾਲੀ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਬਿਤਾਉਣ ਵਾਲੀ ਉਹ ਅਜਿਹੀ ਔਰਤ ਸੀ ਜਿਸਨੇ ਅਖ਼ੀਰ ਤੱਕ ਸਾਦਾ ਜੀਵਨ ਦਾ ਪੱਲਾ ਨਹੀਂ ਛੱਡਿਆ। ਸਾਦਾ ਤੇ ਸਕਾਰਾਤਮਕ ਨਜ਼ਰੀਆ ਵਾਲੀ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਦੀ ਜੀਵਨ ਜਾਚ ਸਿਖਾਉਂਦੀਆਂ ਕਿਤਾਬਾਂ, ਪ੍ਰੇਰਨਾਦਾਇਕ ਬਾਲ ਸਾਹਿਤ ਤੇ ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ ਸਾਹਿਤ ਰਚਦੀ ਮੇਰੀ ਮਾਂ ਦਾ ਆਖ਼ਰੀ ਲੇਖ ਵੀ ਸਾਦਗੀ ਉੱਤੇ ਹੀ ਸੀ। 

ਨਾ ਸਿਰਫ਼ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਵਿਚ, ਉਹ ਤਾਂ ਮਰਨ ਵਿਚ ਵੀ ਸਾਦਗੀ ਦਾ ਪ੍ਰਤੱਖ ਰੂਪ ਦੇ ਕੇ ਗਏ। ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਜੀਵਨ ਵਿਚ ਮੈਂ ਸਿੱਖੀ ਦਾ ਨਿਰੋਲ ਤੇ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਰੂਪ ਦੇਖਿਆ ਹੈ, ਬਿਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਕਿਸੇ ਵਹਿਮ ਭਰਮ ਤੇ ਕਰਮ ਕਾਂਡਾਂ ਤੋਂ, ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਨੂੰ ਹਮੇਸ਼ਾਂ ਸਮਝ ਕੇ ਪੜ੍ਹਨ ਵਾਲੇ। 

ਆਪਣੇ ਆਖ਼ਰੀ ਸਾਹ ਲੈਣ ਤੋਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਉਹ ਆਪਣੀਆਂ ਇੱਛਾਵਾਂ ਲਿਖ ਕੇ ਦੇ ਗਏ ਸਨ। 
' ਸਸਕਾਰ ਤੇ ਸਿਰਫ਼ ਆਪਣੇ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਤੇ ਓਹਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਸਕੇ ਭਰਾ ਦੇ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਤੋਂ ਇਲਾਵਾ ਕਿਸੇ ਨੂੰ ਨਾ ਬੁਲਾਇਆ ਜਾਵੇ, ਇਹ ਕੋਈ ਰਸਮ ਨਾ ਬਣਾਈ ਜਾਵੇ। ਫੁੱਲ ਚੁਗਣ ਦੀ ਕੋਈ ਰਸਮ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੁੰਦੀ, ਬਲਕਿ ਸਾਰਾ ਅੰਗੀਠਾ ਸੰਭਾਲ ਕੇ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਨੇੜੇ ਵਾਲੇ ਵਗਦੇ ਪਾਣੀ ਵਿਚ ਵਹਾ ਦਿੱਤੀਆਂ ਜਾਣ। ਅੰਤਿਮ ਅਰਦਾਸ ਵਾਲੇ ਦਿਨ ਓਹਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਕੋਈ ਤਸਵੀਰ ਗੁਰੂਦਵਾਰੇ ਵਿਚ ਨਾ ਰੱਖੀ ਜਾਵੇ। ਅਖੰਡ ਪਾਠ ਨਾ ਰੱਖਿਆ ਜਾਵੇ, ਸਗੋਂ ਸਹਿਜ ਪਾਠ ਵੀ ਨਹੀਂ - ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਓਹਨਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਪਤਾ ਸੀ ਕਿ ਪਾਠ ਓਹੀ ਜਿਹੜਾ ਆਪ ਪੜ੍ਹ ਕੇ ਤੇ ਸਮਝ ਕੇ ਕੀਤਾ ਜਾਵੇ। ' 

ਅਜਿਹੀਆਂ ਗੱਲਾਂ ਦੇ ਧਾਰਨੀ , ਸਿਰਫ਼ ਆਪਣੀ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਹੀ ਨਹੀਂ, ਆਪਣੇ ਮਰਨ ਵਿਚ ਵੀ ਸਭ ਗੱਲਾਂ ਪੁਗਾ ਕੇ ਗਏ। 
ਓਹਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਦੌਲਤ, ਜਿਹੜੀ ਓਹਨਾਂ ਆਪਣੀ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਕਮਾਈ, ਉਹ ਅਸੀਂ ਹੁਣ ਤੱਕ ਕਈ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕਰ ਰਹੇ ਹਾਂ। ਜਿੱਥੇ ਜਿੱਥੇ ਓਹਨਾਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਰਚਨਾਵਾਂ ਛਪਦੀਆਂ ਸਨ, ਉਥੋਂ ਦੇ ਸੰਪਾਦਕਾਂ ਵਲੋਂ, ਤੇ ਓਹਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਪਾਠਕਾਂ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਜੋ ਸ਼ਾਨਦਾਰ ਸ਼ਰਧਾਂਜਲੀਆਂ ਮਿਲੀਆਂ ਓਹਨਾਂ ਸਭ ਦੇ ਅਸੀਂ ਤਹਿ ਦਿਲੋਂ ਧੰਨਵਾਦੀ ਹਾਂ। 

ਮੈਂ ਉਹ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਤੇ ਸ਼ਰਧਾਂਜਲੀਆਂ ਆਪਣੀ ਮਾਂ ਦੀ ਪ੍ਰੋਫਾਈਲ ( Parambir Kaur ) ਤੋਂ ਸਾਂਝੀਆਂ ਕਰਨੀਆਂ ਚਾਹਾਂਗੀ ਤੇ ਜਲਦ ਹੀ ਕਰਾਂਗੀ। ਓਹ ਆਪਣੇ ਪਿੱਛੇ ਇਕ ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਦਾ ਹਾਰਿਆ ਭਰਿਆ ਸੰਸਾਰ ਛੱਡ ਗਏ ਨੇ। ਓਹਨਾਂ ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਦਾ ਜੀਵਨ ਭਰਪੂਰ ਤੇ ਸਕਾਰਾਤਮਕ ਹੋਣਾ ਹੀ ਸਭ ਕੁਛ ਹੈ। ਸਾਦਾ ਜੀਵਨ ਜਾਚ ਤੇ ਸਾਦਾ ਹੀ ਇਸ ਦੁਨੀਆਂ ਤੋਂ ਚਲੇ ਜਾਣਾ ਵੀ ਪ੍ਰੇਰਣਾ ਦਾ ਸਰੋਤ ਬਣਿਆ ਰਹੇਗਾ।

~ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਬੀਰ ਕੌਰ