'The Price Of Hype'

 RCB WON ; HUMANITY LOST

 

"Anything beyond a limit becomes poison — even nectar."

History has never failed to remind us of the dangers of excess. The legend of King Yayati, cursed with insatiable desire, teaches us how indulgence can turn blessings into burdens. The tale of Ravana, despite his wisdom and power, is a tragic lesson of pride taken too far. Even the mighty Titanic was believed to be "unsinkable" — until human arrogance met the harsh reality of nature.

Time and again, it is proven: when we cross the line of moderation, even good things can bring disaster.

And what happened recently in Bengaluru during the RCB victory celebration is yet another grim reminder.

Once hailed as the land of culture, discipline, and values, Bharat now stands ashamed under the weight of collapsing civic sense. A place that once taught the world about dharma now struggles to follow basic rules of public behavior.

What should have been a joyous occasion turned into a tragedy, claiming innocent lives — not because of a natural calamity, not because of terrorism — but due to our own irresponsibility. Videos from the incident show not just mismanagement, but also inhuman behavior, fans climbing on others, pushing, screaming, and losing control — all in the name of celebration.

Yes, we understand that you're fans. You're happy your team won. But does your favorite cricketer pay your bills? Do they mourn your death if you die in a crowd?

No. So why this madness?

And this isn’t directed at RCB fans alone — this is for every over-hyped fandom that loses sense in the name of support. Cricket is not a religion. Celebrities are not gods. Let’s stop treating them as such.

If a natural disaster were to occur tomorrow, would the same crowd rush out to help the needy? I highly doubt it. We, as a youth, often blame the government for everything — and yes, the administration failed here too — but before pointing fingers, ask:

Were we doing the right thing? Were we even acting like responsible citizens?

Management Fails, But So Did We. 

Celebration is good. Victory deserves joy. But celebration without control is a disaster waiting to happen.

The government cannot put a policeman beside every citizen. There’s no rescue button when you choose to step into a dangerous crowd just to wave at your favorite player.

Let’s be honest — this tragedy could have been prevented. By proper planning, yes. But also by common sense.

It’s time we accept:

Our life is our responsibility first.

Love your favorite team, support your idol — but in limits. And being a fan should never mean spreading hate or mocking other teams or fanbases. This blind craze, this toxic loyalty, is ruining what India once proudly stood for — self-pride with humility.

Let’s not bury our values under broken barricades and torn jerseys.