The times now are absurdly materialistic, incredibly swirling, and compromising. Arguably a significant culprit in this situation is the “words” coming out of our mouth with enormous freedom, but most of the time without self-discipline. Practicing to weigh our words before we release them is something we should strive to do before using this powerful weapon.

Words that were meant to connect and heal people, restore relationships, build up bonding, establish grace, and formulate beings are often used with extreme manipulation and disregard to the extent of being fabricated and often destructive. In the society of which I am a part (India), I have consistently experienced an act of mockery and juggling that is carried out persistently by a larger percentage of the population, flawlessly turning our state of being into a delicious circus. Every sphere of the social structure has a tendency to misinterpret the freedom of speech granted to us by the constitution for our own specific interests and needs. We seldom speak to create conversations; what we create is just ‘noise’. Fictitious statements, loose talks, grievous and unhygienic verbal spats, and discussions resulting in verbal violence have steadily infiltrated and become an integral part of our lifestyles and personas, and we have carelessly agreed and accepted this way.

Words being used as weapons of violence have long been legitimate in various spheres of our society, be they political, social, or personal. It is in no way new, and history may give us ample references to it.