‘A Different History’ poem written by Sujata Bhatt talks about religion and language. This is because, according to Sujata Bhatt the first five lines of the first stanza ‘Great Pan is not dead; he simply migrated to India’ means God exits in everything and anywhere in everyone’s breath and even in soul as a light guiding the journey of life. For example, in India snakes and monkeys were regarded God as stated in the forth line of the first stanza. This is because, snakes are part of Hindu Mythology and mentioned as Naga Gods. It is believed worshiping of the snakes bring happiness, wealth and fame. Whereas, monkeys are known as Hanuman in the Indian epic of Ramayana. Therefore, God is regarded as omnipresent where he exists everywhere in everyone’s life and belief.
However, according to the eight line of the first stanza, books also worshiped as God, from where knowledge comes from. There will be a religious ceremony known as Sarasvati pooja for Goddess Sarasvati on knowledge. The Goddess Sarasvati is also considered the Goddess of Learning, or of education, intelligence, crafts, arts and skills. Thus, many students or even scholars may worship her for her blessings as Goddess Sarasvati is the source of all knowledge. Therefore, it is a sin to be rude to a book as stated in the poem. For example, to shove a book aside with foot which means giving no respect to Goddess Sarasvati. This is because, knowledge is an imperishable and limitless assets during the course of life till the end.
Besides, knowledge is also regarded as life. This is because, to be a successful person, requisite of knowledge in a specific field of an education is necessary. Therefore, books are created and worship as Goddess Sarasvati. Knowledge is playing a significant role in pursuing a person’s ambition in the future. For example, books contained much specialist instruction in fields for those who want specific skills, such as required to be a pilot. Therefore, according to Sujata Bhatt,...