Argus News - International Men’s Day: Because Men Deserve Appreciation and Healing Too

Bhubaneswar, Nov 19: Men and women are the two sides of the same coin. Both are different but equally valuable and necessary parts of a whole, like how two sides make a complete coin. It emphasises their equal importance, with neither being superior nor sufficient on its own.

In the age of supporting women's empowerment, we are slowly ignoring men's contributions to society. And to celebrate men's contributions, we celebrate International Men's Day on November 19 every year.

It is a beautiful reminder to acknowledge the countless ways men contribute to families, communities and societies.

This day encouraged the individuals to celebrate not just the achievements, but also the flaws, the scars and the tears that they hide from the whole world, only to justify the "Mard ko dard nahi hota" concept.

It reminds us that men deserve equal love, care, respect and appreciation, not just today but every day. It emphasises gender equality and acknowledges the contribution men make to a family, society and community.

International Men's Day was first celebrated in 1999 in Trinidad and Tobago by Dr Jerome Teelucksingh. He chose November 19 to honour his father’s birthday and to mark an important date in the country’s football history.

As the saying goes, “The heart of man is very much like the sea; it has its storms, it has its tides, and in its depths, it has its pearls too.” This quote compares the man's heart to the sea, using an analogy to explain its dynamic and complex nature.

The "storms" represent emotional turmoil and anger, while the "tides" symbolise the natural ebb and flow of emotions and moods. Finally, the "pearls" found in its "depths" represent the hidden virtues, kindness, and wisdom that lie within.

By Krishna P Hota