English as a unifier

There is something to be said about the English language; it is a unifier. In a world divided by caste creed, race religion and language; English to a large extent is a weapon that unites. English serves as weapon for those who aspire to make the world one. It would seem, if one were so inclined to believe,that English as a weapon is part of a slow insidious divine plan to make human race one. Making English as a common language would be a giant step towards making humanity one. Each nationality, race, caste will bring its own flavour to the cauldron that will be an international English language. For example, words like karma, guru, mantra etc…are India’s contribution to the English language. The English race inspires. What do we mean when we say the english inspires. The sun never set on the British Empire. Or so it was said. There have been other empires the great Roman Empire, the Cholas of the south of India,the great Greeks, who gave us the philosophy. The Indian philosophy deep as it could not have much influence in the modern day to day after affairs. Now coming back to the main point: English. Proficiency in the English language may considered as a badge of honour, for those so inclined. In a country like India, proficiency in the English is looked upon with respect. Even those who are illiterate, or have been educated in another medium aspire to speak in English. Thus the English language may be a unification factor in a world- so divided. We all aspire to greatness. The English language may be a ladder. Otherwise we may suffer a serious handicap. We have to go with the flow. Some may say that English is the language of our rulers- our oppressors. And so we we should shun the English language. There are others who say we must preserve our native languages. However one believes that even if the native languages die off, it is only natural, from a utilitarian point of view. We should be practical. Let us talk about commonality, about oneness; not divisiveness. We will do well to realise that we are all brothers and sisters. We are all in the same boat. There is no us versus them. Thus let us curse in the English language and let us bless in the English language. Whatever that is there, belongs to the whole of humanity; The collective humanity. We feel a sense of oneness when we speak a common language. Thus we go for English, Winglish; as we say in India.
Edward Lotha, Advocate
(Author of-One leaf at a time.
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