In India, Hindu fanatics today defied civil sense and a court order to offer a symbolic prayer at Ayodhya (link to CNN story).
I am reminded of a beautiful poem by Dinakara Desai.
Building a temple for the Lord?
Hmm. I see that you are. You foolish one!
You think you can contain the Lord in your four walls?
Can you build a wall around the universe for the Omnipresent?!
You foolish one thinks the Lord is needier than fellow poor man?!
(The Complete text in Kannada Language.)
BBC: FAQ on the Ayodhya Dispute
