Atithi Devo Bhava

Atithi Devo Bhava:
its tragic! A nation that not only prides itself on its so called "culture" but also lives eats breathes mouths various insipid holier than thou missives on our traditions and culture. . Seems to forget the basic one of it all. . Hospitality. Indians have always been known to have opened their doors and hearts to anyone and everyone. Yes they may hold barriers of caste and creed against their own brethren. . But at least the white skinned dollared guests used to have more sanctity in the olden days. Travelling in the train right now. . It pains me and makes me so ANGRY. . As an Indian. . To see the shabby way we Indians behave as we scream and shout rave and rant. . Throwing bags and over laden suitcases all over. . Yelling at their people. . Trodding on people sitting in their own seats. . And ready to pick a fight with a decibel of sound that pierces the ear drums and jangles the brain! We. . With all our cultural background. . Are probably USED to it all and manage to take it in our stride. But to watch it happen to people of other cultures and lands.. Is DISGUSTING. Where are you. . Aamir Khan? It needs more than a few advertisements aired on channels to stir the Indian. We need to include Manners Coursesy and Hospitality in our school curriculum maybe. . Or shove it on our thick skinned citizens as an "or else" option.. Imposing fines and penalties for rotten behaviour. But something very definitely needs to be done.