The Birth Place of Love...

I am no Romeo. Nor am I Majnu. Neither am I some living legend of love. But like many other people in this world, the word 'love' affects me. And when I think of where and how has it originated (shows how much free time I have nowadays), I am certain of one fact. "Love might not have been invented in India, it was certainly perfected here."

I would not even make an attempt of defining “the four letter word". Fools are those who do it. Small things make the big difference, and if you feel good and happy, all is well. I take an auto every day for my work. Among many other auto drivers, an elderly man takes me to work often. In the last 3 months, I have come to know that he has a son and a daughter whom he is trying to give a life better than his own. He needs to save money for his son's higher education and for the dowry he needs to pay to ensure his daughter gets married well. There have been times when he is in a bargain with some other "want-to-be" passenger, but as soon as he sees me, I am the preferred back seat owner. I have at times tried to give him more than the usual daily fare, but he would each time refuse, saying he is just doing his job and ensuring "a son" reached office in time. Is this love, who am I to judge. But acts like this are priceless.

In a country, where everyone is cribbing about what is not good and how corrupt we are, there are people like this elderly auto driver ( to do list task 1- ask his name next time), who make me belief that Indians care for each other is an envy for most other nationals. The fact that most children in India still want to live with their parents and build their dreams around them, say a thing or two. The reality that strangers go a long way to help you at times of your misery ( I am sure we all have heard or experienced it), is a rarity in most parts of the world.

Let us be proud of what we have. Yes there are problems, and we should write and talk about them. The Baba's and Robbie's of the world will always squander with the hard earned tax payers money. But let us not forget we have the likes of Medha Patkar and Aruna Roy too who keep the Indian ‘love’ spirit alive. 

Optimist: Peace out!!!