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back to these teachings from our scriptures. When I greet
someone, it means that I am greeting the God residing in him.
This God also resides in me. The concept of, ‘namaste’ is part of
our tradition. Hence, we need to change all the bitterness and
hatred in society and fight against the evils.
The Feeling of Belonging
Does anyone ask a postman delivering letters in the harsh
sun if he would like to have a glass of water? Do we ever ask
about his health if he does not show up for two days? If a
collector is absent for some days, there is a tide of concern about
his health. We need to change our behaviour towards lower
class people in society. Do we ever ask our maidservant about
her son’s studies and celebrate his results? Should we not feel
like celebrating the good results of the child of a poor woman
who serves us by cleaning our homes? Let us celebrate April 14
in order to change our viewpoint towards society. Only if we
are able to inculcate a feeling of belongingness and truly believe
that God resides in all of us, will we get the strength to create a
divine environment of equality and harmony.
