Bangkok: In this chaotic world, true humanity is founded on the path of love. National Artist Khru Dusit-Dusadee Phanomyong cited a Dharma lecture by Phra Paisal Visalo to emphasize that humans cannot survive solely on food and sustenance; love is essential for survival, happiness, and growth. Without love, humanity cannot exist. Love is the power of survival.
According to Thai News Agency, the most evident power of love is "a mother's love." Even though we are born, without a mother's love and care, we cannot survive in this world. Nature dictates that we must depend on a mother's love and milk to nourish our delicate bodies and nurture our minds, as depicted in the song "Mother," which portrays a mother as a lofty sky, steadfast on the path of goodness, and a guiding light for her children.
Love is not limited to the mother-child relationship or romantic love; there are many other dimensions to love. Love for one's homeland and fellow human beings is a love that transcends geographical boundaries, extending to love for one's fellow human beings. This is illustrated in the story of Jamkat Phalangkul, a Free Thai hero who had to leave his loved ones to fulfill his mission of saving the nation. Pridi Banomyong offered the perspective that this was done for the nation and for all of humanity.
Selfless love is considered the most perfect form of love, which doesn't demand but gives. If we see someone we love making a mistake, we must have the courage to advise and help them correct it, not remain indifferent.
Teacher Dusit uses music as a tool to communicate love in various forms. Antonin Dvor¡k's song "My Mother Taught Me" reflects a universal love for mothers. "Until the End of Time" portrays the unwavering love between a young man and woman. "Full Moon" is a song that reflects the love and longing for homeland of democracy activists when they have to leave their country.
"Hymne l'amour" (Hymn to Love), a song by Edith Piaf, born from tears and the loss of a loved one in a plane crash, is a song with a meaning far deeper than simply saying "I love you." However, singing or life in general is not just about technique or a beautiful voice. The key is "to convey the feelings of the composer," just like expressing love for nature and one's homeland, as in the song "Wo Ai Ni Zhongguo" (I Love You, China), which describes the beauty of nature to conclude with love for the country.
In the view of Professor Dusadee Phanomyong, love is both a force for human survival, a tool for building unity, and a compass that guides us to sacrifice for the common good and our country.