Conundrum Uncracked

Conundrum uncracked, this and that, an ancient country

Vedas and Upanishads we hear about from the speaking tree.

We talk of Vasudeva Kudumbam and Sanathana Dharma in the stage of the world

Yet discriminate in the name of castes in our own back yard using many a word.

Worship the women by way of rivers and numerous goddesses

Yet don’t hesitate to rape, whether the jeans are ripped or not.

Extol the famed kings aka Vikramaditya's for the sense of justice

Yet delays in dispensation, not without prejudice.

Sadhus and scientists jostle each other in competition, god benediction

Science and superstition, a heady mix, for the masses’ benefaction.

Corruption and donations a daily event, Gods cut their cut

Privileges and sacrileges, values go kaput. 

Elections, keep up the hypocrisy, a semblance of democracy

Masses counted and discounted, one wonders at this idiocracy. 

Tika festival, Kumbh Mela, migrants back on the train home, rising COVID graph,

Is it time to write, for the martyrs at the crematorium, their epitaph?