मूर्ख होने का विज्ञान

फिल्में देखने का शौक फिर से जागा है और इसलिए रोज की एक फिल्म  देखने पर कमर बाँध रखी है।  और उसमे भी  sci  fi  और fantasy  वाली फिल्में मुझे ज्यादा पसंद हैं।  तो इसी जोश के चलते इंटरस्टेलर,  एड अस्त्रा और क्रिस्टोफर रोबिन समेत कुछ फिल्में देखीं और फिर विचारों का रेला चल निकला।  

आदमी को कितना दूर जाना पड़ता है, कहीं पास पहुँचने के लिए ?  कितने  सौ या हज़ार किलोमीटर चलना या दौड़ना पड़ता है ? जिस दीवार और छत से बाहर निकल कर आदमी चलना शुरू करता है अंतत: वहीँ  वपिस लौट आता है या लौट आने को उसका इरादा और मजबूत होता जाता है।  यानी जितना ही दूर गए उतना ही वापिस आने की इच्छा ज़ोर होती गई।  यह  गोरखधंधा ही सारे एक्सपेडिशन्स या एडवेंचर्स की जड़ है !!! 

ये सवाल मुझे इसलिए सूझ रहा है कि  आज अप्रैल फूल का दिन है , मूर्ख दिवस !!! याद होगा हम सबको कि  कैसे एक  ज़माने में इस दिन का हफ्ता भर पहले से इंतज़ार होता था और योजनाएं बनाई जाती थीं कि  कैसे अपने पडोसी, रिश्तेदार या मित्रों को "फूल" बनाया जाए. कैसे लोग बड़ी सावधानी बरता करते थे।  साबुन के टुकड़ों को टॉफ़ी चॉकलेट के रैपर में लपेट के डब्बे में रख के दिया जाता था , नकली फल थैले  में रख के दिए जाते थे, लड्डू में लाल मिर्च भरी  जाती थी, चाय में नमक या मिर्च कुछ मिलाया जाता था।  यही तो मनोरंजन था उस  वक़्त जब मोबाइल नहीं था , कंप्यूटर भी नहीं था।  

तो अब अप्रैल फूल इसमें आने जाने की कथा में कैसे जुड़ गया ??  ऐसे जुड़ा कि इंटरस्टेलर  और एड अस्त्रा  एक ऐसे वक़्त की कथा सुना  रही हैं जब दुनिया के पास तकनीक तो ऊँचे से ऊँचे दर्जे की होगी पर मजबूरियां भी उतनी ही ऊँची होगी।  कभी धरती का बैलेंस बिगड़ा होगा तो कभी आसमान आग बरसायेगा।  और इसलिए मानव का नाम और निशान बचाये रखने की खातिर अंतिम सीमा के परे इंसान को जाना होगा।  आज जिस चीज़ पर हम विश्वास नहीं कर सकते कि  ऐसा कोई तकनीक हो  सकती है या ऐसी भी कभी परिस्थिति हो सकेगी ?!!! यह सोचना या मानना भी मूर्ख हो सकने का प्रमाण माना  जा सकता है।  लेकिन ये फिल्में कहती हैं की ऐसा हो क्यों नहीं सकता ?? यह "क्यों "  सवाल ही अंतर है मूर्ख और समझदार के बीच।  कल्पना ही तो करनी है कि  ऐसा कुछ  अघट  भी  घट  सकता है धरती पर !!!! कोरोना ने हमें समझाया कि  हाँ हो सकता है,  इंसान अपने घर में  बंद रहने को मजबूर हो सकता है. वो सारी  फिल्में जो आपने देखीं  जिसमे ज़ोंबी, वायरस , एलियन  और अलाना और फलाना थे वो सब हो सकता है। यहां आकर समझदारी और मूर्खता के किरदार बदल  जाते है। क्रिस्टोफर रोबिन देखते वक़्त भी यही ख्याल आया कि  हंड्रेड एकर वुड्स की तरफ जो रास्ता और दरवाजा  जिस पेड़ की खोह से होकर खुलता है, उस पेड़ और उस दरवाजे को देख पाना किसी समझदार के बस की बात नहीं।  इसे देखने के लिए  आपको विश्वास की और खाली कोरे दिमाग की ज़रूरत है। जहां तर्क और  स्थापित ज्ञान  रुकने को कहता है, वहाँ से एक दरवाजा खुलता है जो एक ऐसी दुनिया में जाता है जहां तर्क की कोई खास जगह नहीं है, जहां बुद्धि केवल नाप तौल और ऊँचा नीचे का साधन नहीं हैं, जहां नफा और नुकसान का कायदा भी नहीं है।  

क्रिस्टोफर रोबिन में में एक दृश्य है, जब पूह और उसके साथी लंदन जा रहे हैं तब पिगलेट रुकता है और झिझक रहा है जाने से, तब पूह कहता है,  कि  पिगलेट हमें वहाँ तुम्हरी ज़रूरत होगी, हमें हमेशा तुम्हारी ज़रूरत होगी। और तब पिगलेट थोड़ा खुश सा होता हुआ  अभी भी डरता हुआ सा कहता है, अच्छा ज़रूरत है मेरी ; ठीक है तो फिर चलो।  ये पिगलेट हम सब हैं ;  किसी ऐसे विन्नी the  पूह  की उस आवाज़ की ज़रूरत है जो ये कहे कि  हमें तुम्हारी ज़रूरत हमेशा होगी।  क्योंकि आदमी अकेला नहीं रह सकता इसलिए ये जो जगह जगह छोटे झुण्ड और ग्रुप से दिखते  हैं ना गली , मोहल्ले, दफ्तर , बाजार  सब जगह पर, ये सब पिगलेट और पूह  के संवाद का  ही पसारा  है।  कोई नहीं चाहता कि उसे मूर्ख समझा जाए या "फूल" बना दिया जाए या "फूल" माना जाए ;  और खुद को "फूल" कहलाने से बचाने के लिए ही पूह चाहिए जो  खुद को मूर्ख मान ले  और आपको बुद्धिमान होने का अहसास दिलाये। 

भला खिलोने भी बोल सकते हैं या आपकी तलाश में आपको ढूंढते हुए आप  तक पहुँच सकते हैं  ?? कोई समझदारी इसे स्वीकार नहीं कर सकती लेकिन कल्पना की दुनिया में ये हो  सकता है।  एक सपाट कोरी स्लेट की दुनिया में ये हो सकता है।  

  इंटरस्टेलर  में एक दृश्य है जिसमे कूपर  ब्रह्माण्ड के आखिरी संभव कोने तक जाकर फिर एक पांच आयामी  संसार के ज़रिये  अपनी बेटी के कमरे में पहुँचता है और तब वो कहता है कि  समय  और समाधान  दोनों हमेशा से इस छोटी लड़की के कमरे में मौजूद थे।  यह ग्रेविटी की विसंगति और  कुछ नहीं केवल एक संकेतक थी किसी के यहां होने की जो उसी समय कहीं और भी है।  एस्ट्रोफिजिक्स की यह भाषा और  सिंद्धांत सुनते देखते समय एक आम दर्शक अचंभित होता है और उसकी बुद्धि बिना सवाल किये  केवल स्वीकार करती है कि  जो कहा जा रहा है वह सही सत्य है।  तब हम अपने समझदारी के लबादे को भूल जाते हैं क्योंकि आखिरकार  मनोरंजन के लिए  सिनेमा देख रहे  हैं,  हमने टिकट ख़रीदा, पैसे दिए हैं।  उस समय अपने को मूर्ख मानने या अज्ञानी मानने में हमें झिझक नहीं होती क्योंकि तब हम एक बड़ी भीड़ में शामिल हैं।  जब सारे अज्ञानी हैं तो हम कौनसे अलग हैं !!!!!   

फिर ख्याल आया कि  नई  समझदारी जो  सितारों के पार जाने की बात कहती है वही समझदारी याद  दिलाती है कि  इंसान  सिर्फ एक वल्नरेबल  बीइंग है।  ह्यूमन बीइंग।  एड अस्त्रा में एक दृश्य है जहां ब्रैड पिट Neptun के दो  महीने के सफर पर अकेला जा रहा है तब वो कहता है कि  मैं हमेशा सोचता था कि  मुझे अकेला रहना पसंद है लेकिन ऐसा नहीं है और वो रोता है  अपने अकेले होने के  ख्याल पर। इसी  फिल्म का एक और दृश्य है लगभग आखिरी दृश्य जहां  लीमा प्रोजेक्ट के स्टेशन से निकल कर स्पेस वाक करते हुए उसे अपने शटल में वापिस जाना है ; उसके सामने  और कुछ नहीं का विस्तार है ;  अँधेरे में चमकता ब्रह्माण्ड  और उस शून्य में एक अकेला आदमी ; यहां अस्तित्व है कोई नहीं के होने का ; कोई भी नहीं  केवल आप हैं और आपकी मूर्खता या समझदारी जो भी गठरी आप उठा के लाये हैं।  

 एक और  दृश्य है जहां वो मंगल पर पहुंचा है और कहता है कि  ये मैं कहाँ जा रहा हूँ ? सूर्य से दूर, रौशनी से दूर, धरती से दूर।  यह धरती से दूरी है जो इंसान बरसों में, उम्र के साल के हिसाब से और समय के धीमे या तेज़ होने के हिसाब से  नापता है।  इंटरस्टेलर में कूपर  नई  दुनिया की खोज में इसलिए निकला है कि  अपने बच्चों  को , सबको  इस नष्ट होते ग्रह  से निकाल कर ले जाए एक हरे भरे संसार में जहां आदमी फिर से दुनिया बसाएगा।  और इसलिए वे लोग एक मिनट एक घंटा सब कुछ नाप रहे हैं ; 124 साल का कूपर आखिर लौटता है धरती पर  फिर से  उस दुनिया तक पहुँचने के लिए जहां इंसान के लिए एक नई  दुनिया बस रही  है।  

एक और फिल्म देखी , "सर्चिंग ",  हमारे पास महँगी टेक्नोलॉजी वाले बढ़िया गैजेट हैं , हम नियमित फेस टाइम और texting  करते हैं लेकिन हम आमने सामने बात नहीं कर पाते. जितनी ऊर्जा टाइप करने और वीडियो कॉल में लगाते हैं  उतना तो किसी को जाकर मिलने या बतियाने में भी नहीं लगाते।  ये  बेहद दक्ष तकनीक आपके कब कहाँ होने को एक सेकंड में बता देती है।  आपकी ब्राउज़िंग हिस्ट्री आपके बहुत से गतिविधियों को बता देती है।  कब किस से क्या बात की। .. सब रिकॉर्ड है यहां साइबर स्पेस में , बस नहीं है तो इंसान के पास असल ज़िन्दगी में कोई नहीं  है जिस  से बात की जाए बिना झिझके बिना डरे , बिना कुछ फ़िक्र चिंता कि  कहीं ये मुझे मूर्ख  ना समझ ले !! कहीं मुझ पर मूर्ख होने का लेबल ना लग जाए; इसलिए हम भागते फिरते हैं पिगलेट होने के लिए।  आदमी की तलाश में तकनीक बेहद मददगार है लेकिन जब वो आदमी आपके सामने है आस पास कहीं बैठा है तब उसके पास आप  क्यों नहीं गए ??? इस फिल्म का एक दृश्य है जहां मार्गोट की तलाश का ट्रेंड हैश टैग twitter पर चल रहा है , यूट्यूब पर वीडियो हैश टैग किये जा रहे हैं वो साथ पढ़ने वाले जिन्होंने कभी उसके साथ बैठ  कर खाना भी नहीं  खाया वे लोग बड़ी ही इमोशनल पोस्ट इंस्टाग्राम, फेसबुक और यूट्यूब पर अपलोड करते हैं कैप्शंस देते हैं।  उस लड़की को हर कोई याद कर रहा है और आंसू बहती फोटो अपलोड कर  रहा है जिसको कभी उन्होंने शायद क्लास में देखा भी नहीं होगा  या अनदेखा कर दिया होगा।  न्यूज़ चैनल को एक दिलचस्प खबर मिली हुई है जिसके दर्शक हैं और बाजार को एक मुद्दा मिला  हुआ है जिसे एन  कैश  किया जा सकता है।  

और अब मूर्ख दिवस की शुभकामनायें  

 

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With Love, Towards the Infinity ...

This is One of the Runners-up Entries of British Airways Contest

Year 3045

The roller costar ride was creating waves of excitement and screams. The air of Cloud Nine Resort was full of warmth and extreme cheerfulness.

“Zenia, that guy is continuously looking at you only. In fact he is chasing us from sometime.” Miraya whispered in her ears.

“Who is that, I didn’t take notice? Anyway, let’s go for a drink, I am tired and need a break.”

“Hi, may I join you?” that same guy was now standing next to Zenia’s chair.

“Umm, ok, sit. Who are you and why chasing us?”

“I am Tishomo. Can we become friends?”

“From where do you belong, didn’t see you nearby  ...”

“Ohh, I am from Branza, Mestic Solar System, and Whirlpool Galaxy. And you must be from Earth. Only Earth girls have such beautiful eyes and skin color.” He explained everything in one single breath.

“I see, Branza, I heard about this planet. It is known for diamonds and other precious metal reserves. And you seems more impressed by my physical traits... am I right gentleman?”

“Err... ummm... no, no, please don’t take me wrong... I was just appreciating you... Earth is the only planet in the whole universe that has unique races of humans… no other intention...”

“Hey, this resort is the second best after the Sky Roll resort of Ursa Major... have you ever been to there?” Tishomo tried to turn the conversation to another direction.

Soon the young birds found many interesting things to talk about. The holiday trip became much more pleasant and delightful. Love was in the air and it was blooming like a fresh Red Rose.

Finally the vacations got over and it was time to get back to HOME.

“Don’t worry; I would be coming for the inter-planetary convention on mineral exploration and development. I am a member of the engineer’s team. We will meet there... ok??”  Tishomo asked her.

“Ok, I am also part of the space geology team. See you there.”

They both bid goodbye to each other. Zenia chose British Airways Spacecraft Airbus S480 to go home. Yes, British Airways was continuing its Glorious tradition of One World “Be Universal, Be One” with flights across various galaxies and solar systems.

The Airbus S480 Spacecraft was taking Zenia back to Earth, but her heart was flying far towards Branza. And the same was the situation with Tishomo, he was also going home, but his heart was left far away.

Though, their homes were hundreds and millions of light year away from each other, but there were many options to stay connected. There was space net communication system to connect various planets and their citizens. Most of all now traveling to other planets, natural satellites and space holiday stations is a common thing, so frequent meetings are not a big deal, especially when you are in LOVE. Love always finds its way amidst all the barriers and troubles and so Zenia and Tishomo also found their way.

After an Year

“Will you Marry me Zenia?” Tishomo proposed her in a complete Earth style with roses and a ring.

Though, marriage was not a custom or institution in Branza, but this was the best way to reduce the barriers of civilizations, races, culture, distance and time. Moreover, on Earth, marriage was still a pious and strong institution. As the population was decreasing on Earth (due to various reasons) the government was doing its best to encourage marriages.

“Only on one condition, if the marriage will be conducted according to Earth’s traditions and customs.” She replied shyly.

“Obviously, we can get married only with Earth’s traditions, there is no other option.” Tishomo laughed.

“Dad I love him and he loves me. We are living in an ultra modern age, this is twenty second century and people are still thinking like this.”

“I agree with you, but sweetie in the 22^nd century we have some problems of our own. This issue is no more a personal matter; aren’t you aware of this fact?”

“Dad, our love won’t bring thunderstorm in the galaxy. In fact it can become a symbol of harmony … many inter-planetary relationships and such marriages have taken place in past years than why not now?”  

 “Ok, inter-planetary relations... can you remember one single such relation/marriage in past three decades. Furthermore, at present we are fighting to secure the future of human race. When our population is decreasing, the quality of human DNA is also going down, and then do you think that “Union Government” will allow this inter-galactic or inter planetary relation... especially when you want to marry him. It means your kids would neither be human nor Branzanian.”

“Dad, it’s my Life, can’t I take decisions for myself. What the hell government has to do with It.?”

“Don’t be silly, you know that under the present laws you can’t marry him. You need prior approval of Council and you both have to go through various medical tests. Council will never permit it and the tests will fail that Branzanian. He won’t get citizenship of Earth and I am afraid that you too won’t be able to get the same in Branza”  

“Dad... I love him and I already have given the application to the family welfare department.” Zenia’s voice was low.

“Honey, at least you could have told me this earlier. You have no idea what blunder this application will create. Branza is a hostile planet, Earth don’t have good relations with them. Their government is not much open towards other planets and galaxies. I am worried for your future, even if I believe that Tishomo is a nice and trustworthy guy, and then too I can’t trust Branza.” Her dad shook his head.

“Zena, situation is same here. The Council of Rulers has rejected my application of migrating to the Earth; nor will they allow you to come and stay here in our planet. I am feeling like hell…” Tishomo was angry and frustrate.

“Would there be any future of our love? Tishomo, I am afraid... there is news from state department that they are thinking to disconnect the communication channels between Earth and Branza till the matter doesn’t get solved.”

“It is because our love story has now become latest breaking news on space- cyber communication channels. It is affecting the policies of Planet governments and their rules regarding foreigners and so called Aliens. Therefore to prevent further turbulence, Branza Government is also thinking on same lines.”

A simple and innocent love has now become a reason of diplomatic and political tension between two planets. A debate started off among the various sections of society; whether such inter-species, inter-races relations and marriages should be allowed when the mankind is going through a hard phase of their existence. Humans are now one of the most precious resources on Earth. Will this type of marriages help us or make our existence more vulnerable??? Questions were many and so the answers, some were in favor and some others were negative.

In Branza, question was a little different; they had their own apprehensions and a proud of being a unique civilization and race in the whole universe. They don’t want to encourage any such step that can challenge their uniqueness.

“Are you sure, this is the best option?” Zenia was a little worried.

“Well, not the best, but in present circumstances, this is the most viable option. Maybe, after some time things would be better and of course, there is no such law or rule in this universe which was never got amended or repealed.” Tishomo smiled.

“Meet me at Cloud Nine resort and don’t forget that our movement is under surveillance so use the proxy identities to clear the departure and arrival gates.” Tishomo was ready with his plan.

At Resort

“You know what; it’s not that tough to fool the artificial intelligence and ultra advance technology because with the technical advancement we are also getting smart.” Zenia giggled.

“Ok, ok, I know you are smart, but in Branza it wasn’t that easy, I almost skipped the trap. Anyway... we are leaving in next couple of hours. I have left message for my family... what about you..?”

“Yeah, I too left a letter for dad... hope he will understand and  ...” Zenia was sad.

“Anyway, which ship have you chosen?” she asked.

“After comparing many ships and crafts, I chose Dreamliner Cosmic Yacht is the best private spaceship. Though, it is little costly, but it worth so.  It has self sustainable fuel system, auto generating green house and other necessary life sustaining equipments for multi racial crew like us...” (Tishomo winked).

“If it so costly, then how did you get it... we don’t have that much money to afford it.” Zenia got anxious.

“Well, as you would know that there are some giant corporate groups conducting research projects about space and its resource exploration. I had received many such offers in past, but never gave them a thought, but now I felt this is the right time to accept them. Apart from other perks, their offer consist a private space yacht as well, so I made my choice regarding the ship.”

“I think, we can stay and travel in this ship for years in the infinite space; far from the boundaries of our planets, without giving them any headache and saving ourselves at the same time. We may get citizenship of any neutral planet as well as…” Tishomo explained.

Zenia was extremely surprised and that very moment she felt that she is the luckiest woman in this universe.

Soon the Dreamliner was on its way to explore the space with its two lovely passengers.

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New Earth -- Part 3

The First part of the Story is Here

After  a couple of minutes, my team mates and I, entered into a big round shape hall that had a high dome shape ceiling. I saw some men and women sitting in three blocks of desks; I also saw Aditi sitting on a higher chair which was placed behind the second block of seats.

Vasumitra escorted us to the guest chairs and when we all sat comfortably, I heard this voice,

“Sasha, we would like to know the purpose of your expedition and also about the present condition of Earth. It has been a long time since we have sent any team to the Earth.”

I was a little surprised, what does it means?  We don’t know anything about Devbhoomi, but these people are not ignorant about their motherland. However, I was more worried about our own problem. So I started speaking...

“Earth is facing the most crucial crisis of its life. Environment has become poisonous and it is not breathable anymore. Our natural resources has came to an end; minerals, fertility of soil and most important WATER have become the costliest thing on our planet. Our population has decreased not only because of global warming, etc., but due to those bloody wars, which took place for resources and water. Earth would not be able to support the human life for more than a couple of decade. Therefore, we have started shifting the population to Moon and to other space colonies established on Mars. However, they are … my words remained incomplete and somebody interrupted.

“What exactly do you want from Devbhoomi?”

“We need New Home for us. A home that has Water and a climate where humans can breathe easily. Devbhoomi is a suitable option we have found so far in our search of various planets.”

“Do you understand the meaning of your words? Why we will allow you to live here?”

“If yours have been a different civilization then I might have doubts too, but you are also humans and one of the early habitants of Earth, it’s your motherland and in present circumstances it needs your help.” My voice got shrilled while speaking the last words.

After a little silence, an elderly man spoke, “we are well aware of what is going on Earth and the Root Causes of it. It is the greed of man that will never get satisfied.”

“Here, in Devbhoomi, we have created a new society, a new way of life; we have learnt to live under the Limits of Man and according to the Expectations of Nature. If we allowed you to live here, soon you will pollute our motherland as well. And this is the thing that we will never tolerate.” There was anger in his words. 

The meeting got dissolved and we came back to guest rooms.

“What are those rock cur shelters that we saw at the mountain water fall?”

“We call them recreation chamber and the containers you have seen are used to keep our bodies inside them. They have an important role in our society. Each one of us have to spend fifteen days at every six months into these chambers.”

“As you have seen the teleportation skill of us; it is not a miracle and even the advance technology has a little to do with that. It is the result of extra ordinary physical, mental and spiritual capabilities that help us to travel beyond the barriers of time and space. During those fifteen days we have to undergo various meditation techniques and practices that help to increase our inner strength.”

“The mineral rich water and some special herbs and medicines that grow during this period of year when weather get changed in every few hours; are the major sources of physical strength and capabilities, it also minimize the impacts of ageing and injuries.”

We were stunned to know all this; it was like we are listening to a mythical story of ancient times when people could fly in the sky and get disappear in the air. Though in our time, we have made it possible through the inventions of science, but here it was a totally different story.

“Why the sand is white?” I asked.

“It is not white, (Mahendra chuckled) rather its grains are semi transparent and the white shade is due to a mineral named “Urvita”, which is commonly found in the sand. Urvita keeps the soil fertile and sustains the nutrient level of crops.” he explained. 

“But the other part of the planet is not suitable for humans. Is it all dreary and deserted? Or there is any interesting story about our PURPLE Planet?” Tara asked.

“No, that region has volatile climate conditions either too hot or too cold; we can’t live there, but yes, its rich mineral resources are the foundation stones and crown jewels of our cities.”

“Yeah, Tanzanite, Mercury, Iron and that Blue thing.” Tara sighed.

“That blue thing is the life line of the Southern region of the planet, one of the fundamental elements that helped to creating the life on planet. We have named it “Neelam”; however, you won’t see the presence of Neelam in Northern region due to some complicated climate-geographical conditions. It is replaced by Carbon, the essential element of human life.” The last sentence was added by Vasumitra who was out of the discussion till now.

Suddenly, I remembered about our station team which must have been started off for Devbhoomi after our massage of last night.

“Mahendra, there is something I forgot to tell you and the councilors. Though our request has been rejected, but our space station team is already on the way to Devbhoomi.”

“What??? Why you did not tell us this earlier? They won’t be able to enter in the orbit of our planet, the space security shield will destroy them miles before the orbit; stop them or they will die.” Vasumitra was furious.

He quickly took us to another portion of the building. A big hall, walls covered with some panel like structures. Vasumitra pressed some buttons on a wall and a virtual screen appeared with keyboard/control board panel.

“Your spaceship’s communication system is under our surveillance and now it is connected with our satellite system. You can communicate with your team from here as well.” With these words, he pushed me in front of the screen; his assistant was already doing some work on control panel. In no time, I saw Jim, one of our station engineers on the screen.

“Jim, this is Sasha, I need to speak with your captain…” 

To Be Continued...

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