We Bought a Zoo Page #10

You're right.

I don't agree that ours is the greatest

country in the world!

But I do believe that we have the

potential and strength to become great.

Both these countries are economically,

sociologically and culturally apart.

I shouldn't say this but since you have

broached this topic, let me say that...

...whenever we suspect losing

in comparison...

...we clutch on to our favourite refuge...

...culture...

...and tradition!

America has progressed

on its own strengths.

They have their own culture

and own tradition.

It would be wrong to claim

that their culture

their tradition and beliefs

are inferior and ours are laudable.

It's wrong.

But I have heard that

there they discriminate against

members of ethnic races.

Yes! There are clashes sometimes.

Aren't they everywhere?

What is important to analyze is that

we make differences based on caste.

You talk as if we have created the caste,

class, religion and the social system.

This hierarchy of caste is ancient

as is culture and religion.

And colour and creed.

Remember, one's caste is

a thing that can never die!

Just because a custom is ancient,

it does not have to be right.

Why are you imposing your

views on us Mohanbabu?

I am not imposing any views.

I am only speaking of things I've

experienced while living here.

And I've realized that we keep

fighting amongst ourselves...

...when we must fight against illiteracy,

over-population and corruption.

Every day, in our streets and homes,

each one of us keeps saying

"The country has gone to dogs. The

country is on the path of destruction!"

If we keep saying this, we will

one day actually land up there.

You'll need to do

something to remedy this.

You too!

Not just the members of the Panchayat

but everyone in the village.

You are blaming the members of the

Panchayat for your problems.

But when you step into their shoes, you'll

do the same thing. This applies to me too!

The dalits blame the brahmins...

...and brahmins claim that their

piety is despoiled by the dalits.

The blacksmith and potter blame

the moneylender.

The land owners blame the peasants,

but they don't give them their rights.

In what way are we great then?

If we have problems in the village,

we point our finger at the State...

...and the State at someone else.

We all are finding fault with each other!

The fact is that we're all to be blamed.

Because the problem... is us!

Me... you...

...all of us!

Have you lost your head?

What are you saying?

All I know is that...

...a weaver who changed his

occupation by becoming a farmer...

...cannot feed his family

or give his children an education.

He can only watch his kids

die of malnutrition.

Every moment weighs terribly,

we're beset with a calamity

O scion of Raghu race,

come to rescue me

Come, O Raghu stalwart,

O lord, I beseech thee

Adorable lord of my heart,

O my good Ram, appear

I recite thy Name,

hear thou O Ram and come

I recite thy Name,

hear thou O Ram and come

Proclaim glory of truth

by beat of drum,

burn Lanka of sins

At once come, rescue me and

heed loud proclamation mine

Every moment weighs terribly,

we're beset with a calamity

O scion of Raghu race,

come to rescue me

Forget Ram, look!

It's Ravana who hast come

His mighty shadow hath

spread over all quarters

Why dost thou recite Name of Ram?

Why dost thou sing rosary of Ram?

This Ram - Ram thou hast

begun by rote

O Sita!

what virtue didst thou

see in Ram to quote?

Who can recount all His virtues?

Lexicon too falleth short

Who can reach the summits

Where my adorable Ram sits

Ram is most excellent in this world,

unswerving in virtue

Most puissant yet

possessed of restraint

But now his restraint too

hath suffered diminution

O Ravana! It's not too

late to beg for mercy!

May the glory of truth be

proclaimed by beat of drum!

Lanka of sins shouldst burn

Here cometh Ram; we bow unto Him

Accompanied by noble

brother Lakshmana

Every moment weighs terribly,

we're beset with a calamity

O scion of Raghu race,

come to rescue me

Shouldst Ram possess strength;

shouldst He valour proclaim

Why hast He not come to rescue thee,

thy fame?

He whose glories thou

singeth untiring

Pray, where is that Ram at

this moment, uncaring?

Ram resides in mine heart;

Ram is mine breathing part

Ram is soul mine,

Ram doth my life define

Ram in all my moments liveth,

it's Ram in every breath

Ram is in every hope of mine;

Ram is in every wish and pine

Ram verily in compassion stayeth,

in peace too dwelleth Ram

Ram for sure in unity is,

progress too is glory His

Ram, in contemplation of devotees,

and of enemies alike liveth

Forsake sin, O Ravana! And thou

shalt find Ram in thy heart

Ram in thy heart,

Ram is in mine heart

Ram in thy heart,

Ram is in mine heart

Ram in every home and abode,

Ram at every threshold

Whoever shouldst oust Ravana

from the heart, to him doth Ram dart

Whoever shouldst oust Ravana

from the heart, to him doth Ram dart

Every moment weighs terribly,

we're beset with a calamity

O scion of Raghu race,

come to rescue me

Look Lord Ram has come,

Mine Lord Ram has come

Here comes the scion of the Raghu race,

Here he comes to rescue me

Look Lord Ram has come,

Mine Lord Ram has come

Here comes the scion of the Raghu race,

Here he comes to rescue me

Siyavar Ramchandra Ki... Jai!

(Glory unto Lord Ramchandra)

The burning Ravan is looking

prettier in the darkness.

Every moment weighs terribly,

we're beset with a calamity

Quiet! Please be quiet!

Why do I feel that...

...all of you have started

enjoying living in this darkness?

You've adjusted to this darkness?

For how long are you'll going to

take your problems lying down?

But what else can we do, Mohanji?

Will you do as I ask?

Have you once again come up

with some strange solution?

Please have mercy on us!

Wait Munishwar...

What do you want us to do?

Is there a spring on

the nearby mountain?

Yes there is. So?

I need a hundred men.

A hundred men?

You shall have them.

You shall have a

hundred men!

Thank you Dadaji.

Sir, one hears lightning had struck

this spot several years ago.

Since then there has been

this gush of water.

Wonder what he's upto!

This is Point A1

We shall build a reservoir here.

I mean a water tank.

The water will be

acccumulated here.

From here, there will be a water pipe

which leads to Point A3.

A3 will have a shed with a turbine,

I mean a machine.

When the water falls on the turbine,

it will rotate with great speed.

And if all things go right,

electricity will be generated.

We'll form four groups.

The blacksmiths will cast the moulds.

The 2nd and 3rd group will do the

digging work for the tank and so on.

Now let's form the groups.

Quickly!

This boy looks promising!

Surely seems like.

Reservoir will be made here.

Length 5 metres and breadth 1 metre.

I mean, 5 arm's

by 1 arm's length.

For this we will have to clear out

all the stones and bushes.

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