The other day a cab driver slowed
down suddenly in front of my car. Morning rush hours, such behaviour is even
more irritating. I was curious why he slowed down suddenly. The cabbie rolled
down his glasses and touched the ‘holy cow’ in the middle of the road and paid
his obeisance. I couldn't think of a
more inappropriate place, time or manner for one to worship. Welcome to India!
A few meters ahead, the cabbie still
driving ahead of me almost mowed down a pedestrian. The cabbie who was at
fault, rolled down his glasses again and screamed cuss words towards the
pedestrian and sped away.
What a contrast in a matter of
minutes! Pleasing the God one moment and then ill-treating a creation of the
same almighty the other moment. Will the Gods really be happy? – I thought in
my mind.
Fasting, worshiping and other
religious rituals have been steadfastly followed by devout beings yet many
times they forget to show a little bit of compassion to the their fellow creatures.
I would rather do the opposite.
I un-belong to all religious rituals, customs
and traditions – did God really ask us to perform all these and go through all
this sacraments? Will this please the God? Or will a little compassion and
kindness in our hearts for others, may not be charity but at least our behaviour
that treats people with empathy and dignity will make this world a much better
place and even Gods happier.
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