"LOKA SAMASTHA 'DUKHA' BHAVANTU"

While many believe that this mantra; "Lokah Ssmastah Sukhino Bhavantu" is from Rigveda it seems to be found from a stone inscription of the Sangama Dynasty (1336 AD - 1485 AD). This mantra appears to be the master piece of every Indian's outlook towards the rest of the world. Of course there may be some sections of people wish from their hearts this mantra, many modern Indians do not like to chant this for the comfort of the world, especially the people of Kerala. Malayalees must be the sole community in the world who find joy from the fall of his neighbour. There are many such negative things make these Super Malayalees happy. These extra ordinary humans love only themselves and their family members. Other than those if anyone is found progressing economically or earn some name and fame it would be difficult for these Malayalees to tolerate it. If a Malayali prays for his well being he will certainly find time to pray for the collapse of his neighbour too. In person these ones when meet their neighbours, such expressions shall come from them as if they are the most loved ones in the world.

This may not be a peculiarity of character or habit by birth itself. It is formed within them from the words of their parents and other elders about the neighbours. Our religions have practically no role for the charector formation of the upcoming generation. Our school curriculum too is not designed to contribute the charector formation of our children. Similarly when we chant the mantra, "Atithi Devo Bhava" we don't care to teach our children to behave properly with our guests especially the tourists coming here from different parts of the world. Let's come out of the make up we made on our face with the so called Indian culture, age old religious teachings and many such things we have kept in the store for many centuries. In fact our true personality cannot be liked by even ourselves!

K V George