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In the ancient scrolls of the world’s wisdom, the poets and songwriters were always seen as keepers of truth, the bearers of the collective spirit of humanity. Through their songs, they did not merely entertain—they spoke the words of the heart, the pulse of the people, and the struggles of the world. The great composer and singer Shankar Mahadevan, in his simple yet profound words, declares, “I want to sing of humanity, friendship, what’s happening to the Earth and the like.” These words are not just a call to action but a clarion voice to remind us that music is not just a melody, but a message—a message that transcends time, space, and the fleeting nature of the individual.

What is this desire to sing of humanity? To sing of friendship? It is the yearning of the soul to reach beyond the confines of the self and connect with others, to understand their joys, their sorrows, their struggles, and their triumphs. In the beginning of time, the first songs were not for entertainment, but for communion—for sharing the story of the tribe, of the land, of the gods, and of the people. Humanity, in its essence, is bound together by these universal themes—love, loss, conflict, and hope. Through music, the melodies of the heart weave these experiences into something greater, something that speaks to the deepest parts of the human spirit.

Friendship too is an ancient bond, a sacred and powerful force that has always been the bedrock of societies. History is rich with the tales of friendships that have shaped the course of empires and civilizations. David and Jonathan, Alexander and Hephaestion, Rama and Lakshmana—these friendships were not merely personal; they were symbols of what it means to stand together in the face of adversity, to find strength in unity, and to uplift each other in moments of despair. Shankar Mahadevan’s wish to sing of friendship is a tribute to this ageless force, a force that binds humanity in times of peace and war, joy and sorrow. In his music, he seeks to remind us that it is through our relationships with others, not in isolation, that we find our truest power.

And then, what’s happening to the Earth—the cry of the ages, an echo that has reverberated through time. The Earth, our sacred mother, who has borne the weight of our desires, our destruction, and our carelessness. From the first gardens of Eden to the endless horizons of the modern world, humanity has danced upon the Earth, blind to the harm it has caused. Yet, as the great seers and prophets of old have warned, there comes a time when the balance is tipped, and the Earth, in all her wisdom, begins to reclaim what was once hers. The lesson of nature, so evident in every cycle of life, is that what we sow, we shall surely reap. And so, Mahadevan’s call to sing of the Earth is a call to awaken, to rise from our slumber, and to protect the land, the water, and the air—for in preserving these, we preserve ourselves.

In this world, the greatest gift we can offer is our awareness—to be awake to the plight of the Earth, to the importance of friendship, and to the challenges of humanity. The great Mahatma Gandhi once said, "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." In these simple, but profound words, we are reminded that it is through our collective struggles, through our shared triumphs and tribulations, that we find our true selves. We do not exist in isolation; we are part of a larger whole, a greater symphony that sings the song of all life. Shankar Mahadevan’s call to sing is a summons to play our part in this symphony, to find our voice, and to let it resound for the sake of humanity, for the preservation of nature, and for the bond of friendship that connects us all.

In the stories of the past, we find the echoes of this truth. The Great Flood, as told in the mythologies of nearly every culture, was not just a tale of destruction, but a warning. It was a lesson that humanity must remember its place in the grand order of the universe. From Noah to Deucalion, those who survived did so because they recognized the need for balance, for respect, and for friendship with the Earth. They carried with them the seeds of renewal, understanding that the Earth is both a giver and a taker, and it is only through respect and harmony that we can continue to live in peace.

The lesson, dear children of the future, is one of balance—in our hearts, in our relationships, and in our world. Just as a song requires harmony between its notes, so too does humanity require balance between its desires and its responsibilities. Sing of humanity, sing of friendship, and sing of the Earth, for in doing so, you are singing the songs of our shared existence, songs that will resonate for generations to come. Let your life be a melody that echoes through time, reminding all who hear it of the interconnectedness of all things. Sing, not for yourself, but for the world—for in your song, the future will find its voice.