Fightback - Satadal Lahiri - Bog

The Human species had become complacent about their capabilities and might. Armed with the supreme knowledge of science and technology, they had been counting upon themselves as the Masters of The Universe . Sometimes, they even audaciously equated them to God. This belief had received further fillip after the victories they had achieved against life threatening diseases, calamities and pandemics like the recent COVID-19 virus . However, to their grand ignorance and surprise, much more sinister threats to their existence were on wait.A series of explosions and disappearance of cities and towns around the world had suddenly rocked mankind. Humans realised during their search for the reason, they realised that the knowledge of science and technology that they were so proud of till recent times, was far from adequate. Humans were still far behind in their quest for achieving universal supremacy.However, some global organizations got together to knit up an unit to investigate the causes of the destruction under the banner of INTERPOL . Human beings with extraordinary capabilities were assembled to embark upon a global mission called "Save Planet Earth."The quest, however, needed guidance from some superior being, which is generally known to be divine intervention. After a lot of brainstorming, the existence of a cult called BIDDERS was unearthed . But, the mission required THE BIDDER with ultimate qualifications to rid the world of the peril they were in. The journey through the process of knowing, recognising and taking guidance from THE BIDDER has been depicted with careful narrative.It is also imperative that for extraordinary missions, extraordinary characters are required and the resources are very much available, if we recognise correctly. It is also imperative that humans should accept the frailties they posses in the face of every global threat. If humans do not resort to self-realisation, greater bids to annihilate this species will appear and re-appear . Though, humans must not lose their confidence and hope on themselves, they should at the same time be afraid. Very afraid....