Why do we need to write?

Introduction

Every day, we encounter thousands of events. Scenes of joy, sorrow, and disappointment unfold before our eyes and then vanish. But out of millions of people, why do only a few pick up a pen? If experiences are universal, why do they transform into writing for only a select few? Behind this question lies a profound social responsibility.

1. Seeing vs. Observing

Many see a person buying fruit at a roadside stall or a trade union worker losing his rights. But only a writer truly observes it. The writer perceives the "hidden politics" or the "depth of emotion" in an event that an average person might miss. The vibrations caused by this power of observation are what compel a person to write.

2. The Lifespan of Experience and the Extension of Writing

An experience lasts only as long as the person lives. When a person passes away, their collection of knowledge and the scenes they witnessed vanish with them. However, when those experiences are turned into writing, they are spoken of across time.

• The virtue seen by Valluvar two thousand years ago still speaks to us today because he didn't just experience it; he froze that experience in "language."

• Writing is like a "Relay Race" that passes the experience of one generation to the next.

3. A Witness to Society

A writer is a "witness" to their time. Documenting the oppression of the ruling class, the hunger of the common people, and the social indignity of caste is a historical necessity. If we do not write today, how will future generations know the pains and struggles of our era?

When hunger strikes, a person loses their dignity. It is only when we write that economic strength is understood as the foundation of that dignity, transforming it into a social perspective.

4. Writing: A Continuous Dialogue

The only way for a person to keep speaking to the world even after death is through writing. These are not just decorative words; they are the seeds of thought. When a writer finishes an article, they begin a long-term dialogue with a reader. If that dialogue makes one person think or inspires a society to change, that is the ultimate success of that writing.

Concepts in audio-visual formats may stir our emotions for a moment. But only words penetrate the brain and awaken our thoughts. Audio-visual concepts may dissolve like mud statues one day, but writing stands tall like a stone sculpture, transcending time.

Writing is not a personal desire; it is a social responsibility.

Conclusion

Experiences are like frozen water; they will one day melt and disappear. But writing is a marble statue carved from that water. Our lifespan is short, but our thoughts must stand the test of time. Anyone who feels social responsibility cannot remain without writing.

Let the ink flowing from your pen start a new page of history!

Ooran