There are boundaries that we all set around ourselves. We need a space which cannot be transgressed by others without our permission. But what is that boundary- which can protect us, and at the same time does not discriminate? Is it possible?

I think we all discriminate. In one manner or the other, we do. We do it to protect our Identity, our Space and our Rights.

For example, my home is not open for all. I would not allow strangers in. I need to be safe. But my criteria (for stopping people from entering) will not be based on caste, religion, gender, nationality, etc.

Often, we also discriminate because we become judgemental about others. We may start believing that others are out to violate Our Identity, Our Space and Our Rights. We may not have enough evidence to believe so, and yet we conclude on the basis of our assumptions.

For example, In civil wars, people form into groups to protect themselves from each other. Anybody who is different and does not belong their group, may not be trusted.

We discriminate also because that is what we have learnt in society while growing up.

For example, all communities have their way of functioning. But often, rituals are followed without remembering the objectives. So, if 100 yrs ago, it was decided that only a particular kind of people can enter a place, they would have specified a reason which was relevant at that time. Yet, people continue to follow the ritual for centuries and overlook whether the objective is being served. Or whether it is serving any purpose now? Jagannath Temple at Puri is one such example according to me. It allows only Hindus to enter. And I wonder why? I wonder what is wrong if others also enter.

And like I said earlier, we all follow boundaries. But my fight is not just with the Puri temple, but in fact with all who have such criteria to discriminate. My fight is also to challenge rituals which, according to me, probably do not serve much to humanity.