CHAOS AND ORDER

 Chaos is a disorder. In fact, the order is an offshoot of chaos. As we see the history of human civilization, we understand well that how humans lived in chaos and then how they developed an ordered lifestyle. Today, all of us are happy to see a somewhat orderly society. But, at the same time, we do see what’s happening in our neighbouring countries like Afghanistan and Myanmar? Afghanistan was taken over by the Talibans who roam around with guns in their hands and turbans in their heads. They kill people mercilessly. The foreigners who were there in Kabul, the capital city and other big cities tried to flee the country with the help of the US forces. Men and women with young children, elders and the like wanted and want to leave the country as early as possible because of the cruel nature of the Talibans. What a chaotic condition they all face! Reading the news every day since 15 August 2021 itself tell us the chaos prevailing in Kabul airport and the surroundings. There are terrorists among the Talibans. Talibans are unable to contain them and establish a peaceful nation of Afghanistan.

Similarly, the military took over the democratically elected government of Myanmar.  Aung San Suu Kye was arrested and kept behind bars saying that she is corrupt. People protested strongly against this allegation and the military rule. Many of them were shot dead and tortured by the military rulers. Some left the country to reach the neighbouring countries as refugees. Chaos prevailed and even now prevails in Myanmar.

Of course, all these chaotic conditions will come to an end over time. Chaos is something like muddy water. If you leave it undisturbed for some time, the mud settles down leaving clear water as an above layer. We can understand, therefore, order comes out of chaos over time. But during the chaos, people suffer and even lose their precious lives. No mercy, no pity, no kindness. Many nations have undergone chaotic conditions over time.

World War I and II, the Hiroshima atom bomb incident, Vietnam War, 9/11terrorism in the US, the everyday conflict between Israel and Palestine – are some of the events we know as the biggest chaos in our world. All these atrocities slowly ended and order was brought in slowly. However, the human lives lost were innumerable. The United Nations Organization (UNO) acts as a catalyst in the reaction of chaos to order.

Chaos occurs in the Universe and in all countries. Nature itself creates chaos. Chaos within the family is seen every day. Even individuals are prey to chaos. Planets in the cosmos are in chaos. Countries like the ones mentioned earlier are in chaos. Within countries, there are disputes among racial and religious groups. In spite of the rules and laws to control chaos and make an orderly society, often chaos takes over. In big cities, every day many unimaginable incidents occur either in the day or at night. Stealing, theft, robbery, shooting, killing, rapes, suicide and what not? Chaos and chaos everywhere.

Think of Nature! Calamities like hurricanes, storms, cyclones, heavy rains and winds, prolonged droughts, floods, earthquakes, volcanoes, wildfires, high atmospheric temperatures are creating chaos on the planet of earth. All these calamities destroy the beautifully constructed cities killing thousands of people every year. Is it not the chaos caused by Nature?

Of late the invisible virus called Covid 19 created global chaos. The virus with its mutants infected billions of people belonging to all nations of the world and killed millions. We lost our family members, friends, doctors, health workers, politicians and lawyers. Such huge chaos created psychological fear, stress, anxiety and depression in the minds of everyone who are living. The pandemic changed the way of people’s lives. It made the people get vaccinated and wear face masks when they go out.

Coming to the chaos within a family is very serious. The relationship between husband and wife, and other relatives very often end up in chaos. Some get an order whereas many end up in a court to get an order. Peace of mind is one of the most important things we get in an orderly family. Children grow up as good citizens and try to live in a non-chaotic society.   

Last but not least is the chaos in the minds of individuals. Thoughts at times get confused and end up in chaos. Overthinking often leads to chaos. Negative thinking is another cause for chaos. However positive thinking brings in order and makes people happy.

Thus we see and feel chaos everywhere and in everyone’s life. If there is no chaos there’s no order. Hence, we have to learn how to rectify or reform chaos in order for a better life. Our duty is to make disorder into order. Let us try and succeed. -NARA