Tale of a Tub by Jonathan Swift

 Hello readers, 

This blog is based on Thinking activity task of A Tale of a Tub.

1.) How far do you think Digression is necessary?

Digression can be beneficial in various ways. The human mind remains active even during sleep, and when one explores digressions, it can lead to improved concentration on their primary goals. When we apply this concept to the context of the novel "Pamela," we find that a straightforward story might not be as enjoyable. There should be some didactic purpose in literature, and vice versa. The phrase "Art for Life's Sake" emphasizes this idea.

 2.)Identify any one movie/web series/song/poem/novel which talks about the sensitive topic like religion. Write in brief about it and explain what kind questions are raised through that work.

The song "Bhagwan Hai Kahan Re Tu" from the movie "PK" talks about religion. It shows that people have different gods and do different things to worship them. The main character, PK, asks where God is.

In the song, it talks about how people believe in lots of different things about God. There are many gods and many ways people worship them. PK, who is an alien, doesn't understand why there are so many different beliefs. He wonders why people have different gods and do things differently for their religion. 

This makes us think about where these beliefs come from. Why do people believe in different gods, and how does where they live and how they grow up affect what they believe? It also questions if the people in charge of religion are helping or taking advantage of others.

PK tries to figure out why people do certain things in the name of religion. He finds some of these actions funny and doesn't understand why people do them. For example, he talks about throwing coins in rivers or pouring milk on stone idols. He wonders if these actions have a special meaning or if they've just become something people do because they always have.

This makes us think about why we do the things we do for our beliefs and if they still have a real purpose. In the song, they also talk about people like priests and gurus who help with religious things. PK, the main character, wonders if these people are really needed to connect with God, or if they're using people's faith to get something for themselves.

This highlights whether these religious leaders are sincere and truly helping people or if they're just taking advantage of them for their own benefit. It's like asking if they're good or not so good in their roles.

The central question in the song is about the existence and nature of God. PK's simple yet profound question, "Bhagwan kaha re tu?" (Where are you, God?), challenges viewers to consider their own beliefs. It invites us to contemplate whether God exists and if so, where and how one can find Him.

Additionally, it shows how sometimes religion becomes more about money and things than about being close to God. The song asks us to think about these things and be open-minded about religion.

Thank you.