Cartoon of the Day 19-11-2025: A Quiet Shift in What Surrounds Us

This cartoon draws a simple but powerful comparison between “then” and “now.” On the left, the Buddha is shown under the mythical hood of the Naga serpent—traditionally a symbol of protection, calm, and spiritual shelter. The serpent’s posture is firm but not threatening; it reflects a time when faith was associated with guidance and inner refuge.

On the right panel, the change is stark. The Buddha’s silhouette remains serene and unchanged, but what wraps around it is different: a red serpent, more aggressive, restless, and almost suffocating. The calm protector has been replaced by something tense and forceful. The shift suggests how external influences around religion—politics, emotion, or social pressures—can overshadow the quiet core of a spiritual tradition.

The cartoon doesn’t accuse; instead, it invites reflection. What has changed—faith, or the forces trying to wrap themselves around it? And what happens when something meant to offer protection becomes something that tightens and agitates?

It’s a reminder that the essence of belief often stays pure, but the world around it can reshape how it is seen, used, or constrained.