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Why I am an Atheist and Other Works
- Publisher : Srishti Publishers & Distributors (11 November 2019)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 136 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9387022811
- ISBN-13 : 978-9387022812
- Item Weight : 110 g
- Dimensions : 20.3 x 25.4 x 4.7 cm
Bhagat Singh is a name that became synonymous with revolution in India's struggle for Independence. This young boy brought about a change in the way people thought about freedom. He was well read and fought extensively for rights – his own, his comrades' and his countrymen's.
A discussion with a friend soon turned into a matter of self-assessment for Bhagat Singh, leading to a discourse on why he chose to be an atheist. Even in the face of death at a very young age, his uncanny observation leads to his putting forth some pertinent questions. On another occasion, he was disappointed with his father's plea in court for his innocence and chose to write a letter to him.
This book is a collection of 18 of his valued writings from within the walls of prison and outside it, which show us the resolve in his words, and the bravery in his acts subsequently.
It takes a loud voice to make the deaf hear.
Let the representatives of the people return to their constituencies and prepare the masses for the coming revolution, and let the Government know that while protesting against the Public Safety and Trade Disputes Bills and the callous murder of Lala Lajpat Rai, on behalf of the helpless Indian masses, we want to emphasize the lesson often repeated by history, that it is easy to kill individuals but you cannot kill the ideas.
We are sorry to admit that we, who attach so great a sanctity to human life... have been forced to shed human blood. But the sacrifice of individuals at the altar of the 'Great Revolution'... is inevitable.
Inquelab zindabad!
