I got a mail today morning claiming to be from Rajan Zed and they wanted Hanuman Boy Warrior to be withdrawn as according to them it “trivializes the highly revered deity of Hinduism.”
I don’t get this; I thought Hinduism was liberal and here we have some people saying that the game should be withdrawn. I have played the game and I find nothing objectionable in it. It doesn’t show the god in a bad light. Will speak to Sony and post updates later on.
Here’s excerpt from the mail
Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that in a video game set-up, the player would control the destiny of Lord Hanuman while in reality the believers put the destinies of themselves in the hands of their deities.
Zed, who is president of Universal Society of Hinduism, argued that reimagining Hindu scriptures and deities for commercial or other agenda was not okay as it hurt the devotees. Controlling and manipulating Lord Hanuman with a joystick/ button/keyboard/mouse was denigration.. Lord Hanuman was not meant to be reduced to just a “character” in a video game to solidify company/products base in the growing economy of India.
Rajan Zed further said that as a PlayStation2 video game, Lord Hanuman would be in the company of America’s 10 Most Wanted, Bad Boys, Barbie, Britney’s Dance Beat, First Kiss Stories, Guitar Freaks, Jackass, Killer7, Looney Tunes, Mafia, Mercenaries, Midnight Club, Mister Mosquito, Nicktoons, Psychonauts, Scooby Doo, Truckers, etc.
Zed explained that Lord Hanuman was greatly revered and his worship was very popular among Hindus and there were numerous temples dedicated to him. Son of wind-god, besides incredible strength and changing shape at will and flying, he was believed to be a perfect grammarian, great scholar and excelled in all the sciences. According to a legend, even while he was still an infant, he intimidated the sun. In Mahabharata war, flag on Arjuna’s chariot driven by Lord Krishna displayed Lord Hanuman. According to a belief, all the planets were under his control.
Rajan Zed pointed out that as Sony was said to be a socially responsible and ethical corporation, it would effectively understand the feelings of Hindu community on this issue. According to PlayStation Network website: “This game is a “growing up” story of Hanuman, where he starts as a powerless being and regains his powers through the game.”
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- the player would control the destiny of Lord Hanuman while in reality the believers put the destinies of themselves in the hands of their deities
What happened to the freedom of thought and accepting various viewpoints? Here we are learning more and spreading awareness about Lord Hanuman’s greatness instead of showing as mere a puppet. People would know MORE about the legends.
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- reimagining Hindu scriptures and deities for commercial or other agenda was not okay as it hurt the devotees.
Then how what about the legends? Should hey be buried into the sands? Cause if they are published in books, it is commercialized. What about hanuman chalisa booklet which everyone keep ( in pockets ) as it protects us? In that sense all the TV series / Movies / Anime should be banned. That’s like saying, don’t spread it at all??
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as a PlayStation2 video game, Lord Hanuman would be in the company of America’s 10 Most Wanted
- No it would NOT. There are various grades which games goes through to reach 10 most wanted.
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he was believed to be a perfect grammarian, great scholar and excelled in all the sciences
- He was a great legend and we all love him for what he is. However, excelled in all the sciences??? Wait a min.. what about unconcious Laxman scenario as per legend? He couldn’t find the right medicine. Hence he bought whole parvat. Please enlighten me to understand which part is Rajan Zed refering to?
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Rajan Zed pointed out that as Sony was said to be a socially responsible and ethical corporation, it would effectively understand the feelings of Hindu community on this issue
- Yes, They are.. thats the whole POINT. Spreading the greatness of Hanuman by new means of communication.
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“This game is a “growing up” story of Hanuman, where he starts as a powerless being and regains his powers through the game.”
- Mr. Rajan Zed , Pleaes re-read the legend of Hanuman. And read it again. You would definitely learn a lot.
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