God, beliefs,age,etc..

<Some one asked me "You pray to God?Go to temples?Whats that in this age also."

Personally i would say,what a farce.Let it be like this: Don't believe there is a higher power or a wire puller out there crediting us for what we do; but don't discourage those who do.Don't go to temples even if you are a believer; but don't dissuade others from going.And what is it about this "AGE"?If everyone seems to be adopting western culture and are trying to hide their original background let them.You are trying to live in someone else's shoes-go ahead but don't disrespect what defined you for a long time.Don't try to sever the connection with your roots.As you go up a ladder ,the first step is as important as the last one.

Ok-its not as if i am persuading you to change your opinions.But consider this for a moment- westerners themselves are going gaga about our culture and heritage and here we are trying our best to disown the same.People from that very west are adopting our tradition while we are ashamed of it.Shame.

There are some foreigners in our institute.The girls got Indian dresses made specifically so as to fit into the cultural backdrop here while the Indian girls are donning jeans and what not!I don''t say wear only whats Indian.I would sound monstrous and extremely old-fashioned.Look for your comfort,but then don't degrade other forms of attire just because its not on world charts.
Same should go for any other case."Be Indian Buy Indian" sure sounds good.But I would prefer it to be "Try Variety Remain Indian".

More specifically speaking about our beliefs and religious obligations- welfare of mankind is the main idea behind all religions and to keep righteousness alive and mutual co-existence possible these rituals like going to places of worship ,festivals,etc were devised.Let them remain what they were meant for.Why fight for unnecessary and fictitious causes?Religious discord is mighty perilous for all of us.Lets strive to keep the basic idea alive: that there is an inexplicable power that keep the things organized and going.That which can explain the mystery and ambiguity surrounding us.Or in a more agnotist viewpoint, lets attribute what we cant decipher to some thing unknown,some variable.This not only simplifies things but also keeps it light on our sanity.

Disclaimer:The tone of this post, if offending, is not intended.Just the heat of the moment is reflected in it.And some points might require further clarification from my side- time's up u see!!