Magh Shukla 10, Kaliyug Varsha 5113
Even though this article was published in the year 2007 this is still applicable to artists like MF Husain and their pseudo secular supporters.
See the photos of the paintings appearing in the frame alongside. Those on the right side of the frame demonstrate how M F Husain revers the Hindu Gods and Goddesses through his art.
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* A naked Sita is sitting on the tail of the Brahmachari Hanuman with her legs spread on both sides of the tail and she holding the tail close to her breast
* A naked Hanuman sitting in meditation with his private part in erection, and naked Sita held by some one naked from behind
* Naked Parvati mixed up with Nandi, with Shiva watching
* Shiva and Parvati with Shiva holding her breast
* Ganga and Yamuna both naked
* Goddess Durga sitting naked on the on
* Bharat Mata, revered by all, is also naked
In his artistic undertakings he has disrobed and shamed every deity which millions and millions of Hindus worship. When the believers hurt by such vandalization of their feelings in the name of art protested, they were branded as vandals by the secular media and intellectuals. The defenders of Husain say that this is all part of the freedom of art. Thousands of emails circulated said why not Husain demonstrate such spirit of freedom when he paints himself or his family members to know how his art hurts. Obviously the artist seems to reserve the pain for others, the Hindu faithfuls only.
A random browsing of his paintings of himself and his family members from which some paintings have been selected on the left side of the frame showed that he has painted his mother fully clothed and sitting in the most respectful position.
He has painted himself with his kurta and pyjama and not how he would have been without them.
A browsing will also show that he has painted many Islamic personalities in the most respectable dress, including Fatima, Galib and his own daughter.
So the pattern is clear. Only Gods and Goddesses who the Hindus revere have been subjected to this shameful art. This does not seem to be just perversion. It seems to be rather intentional if the contrast is seen. The other personalities of other faiths including, for instance Mother Teresa, are treated with great reverence.
Is that why Justice Kapur of Delhi High Court wrote in his judgment why not Mr Husain try his hand at such artistic adventures with the personalities associated with other faiths?
Is that why the judge said that this kind of provocative art could lead to communal rift? If Husain could single out Hindu Gods and Goddesses for shameful treatment in his canvas and treats other religious figures with reverence in his art, he is only promoting communal hatred and not art. If Husain is promoting hatred between the faith to which he belongs and the Hindu faithfuls, what are those supporting him doing?
Source : Pseudosecularism
