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 ...
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