Guest guest Posted August 10, 2007 Report Share Posted August 10, 2007 Thought for the day 10.Aug.07 "Everything is being judged with the American eye American ears do the hearing for us The American heart feels and fears, fancies and fashions our reactions to events and things. Of course, it is useful to learn from others. But you should not throw overboard the culture that has grown through the aeons on this soil, and fostered by the love of your ancestors, for your benefit.How can the culture of America or that of any other country be congenial to Indians Now the time is 7.80, evening. If you phone your friend in the States and tell him, 'I am off to a film show now,' he will reply, "It is 7.30, here too. I am off for my breakfast " When it is morning here, it is evening there when the sun sets here, he rises there. Time, climate, vegetation, temperament,ideals, the nuances of languages, folk ways, all take on a strange colour in a country that has had a different history. So, indiscriminate imitation will result in the loss of the peace that follows fulfilment. Bhaaratheeyas can get peace best through the folkways that have been prescribed by the folkmind of this land, as a result of centuries of observation, experience, trial and error."Sai Baba Discourse Dharmakshethra, Bombay, 12.5.1969.Sairam.Note How much valid is this thought, let us remember it was told even 25 years ago by Sri Sathy Sai. Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it now Get the freedom to save as many mails as you wish. Click here to know how. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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