From the desk of Mrs. Baby Abraham . . . . . .

Independence and liberty for the people of Jammu and Kashmir for the last sixty years !!! The freedom and dignity enjoyed by the dalits, adivasi, and tribal people , specially after independence !! Is there any difference for them under  the rule of kings  or under democratically elected government . The government, the labor unions, orphanages, senior citizens homes, widows homes all work for the the welfare of people. 

Allocation of money is no problem. Grains and pulses are in excess, still they do not reach the needy hands. If the mindset is changed and the dignity is given to the people, their heart will be find peace, their mind will empower them to work sincerely and out production will be much more. The damaged and defected items, as we call the seconds will not be there anymore. That itself will boost the industry. If the mason and carpenter are working for the contractor or for the villas and mansions , their attitude will change. If a photo of the multistoried building with those who worked there is given to them , it will be equivalent to an award. Boosting and enriching the personal dignity changes their outlook to life.  If the boss recognise their presence , that itself  uplift their mind. A small gesture go a long way. If we treat somebody as the filth of the earth, how can that person be loyal to the other. A friendly, kind, caring tone will work wonders in all realms of life.

With modern inventions and equipment our lifestyle has changed for better in various ways.  Our dressing, food habits, means of transport , banking transactions , entertainment all are in high style.  If our conduct and behavior

Is sweetened with moral  responsible  attitude , there will not be any child abuse, molestation, rape, indecent behavior to elderly people, specially parents and grandparents, destitutes, orphans and widows. Interstate relationship will improve. School atmosphere will improve thereby the educational level will reach high. Technological research and development will strengthen our country .All castes and tribes will do their work promptly and  with efficiency. Harmonious relationship lead to healthy living. Even other nationalities living in our country can be our strength !! Instead of killing each other, they can be real good neighbors.  I    f they have come here for a secure and more prosperous life than their mother country,  aspiring for a better future for their progeny, better financial state for their family, let us together work for it.  The simple reason they came to our country is because they feel Indians to be trustworthy people. Please help us to continue in that way instead of provoking us !!!! Let us keep our children and their children safe and secure and working together in peace and prosperity. With strife and war, how can there be prosperity. The  intermitent terrorism is so dangerous because we are always afraid and tensed because we do not know when they will strike. That fear creates more distrust and violence.

Therefore what shall we do to eliminate this fear ?  What is the opposite of fear ?     It is trust. How trustworthy are we and our neighbours and neighbouring countries. We, the citizens are responsible  for our neighbours as well as for our own. Will our heart and mind be willing to do that. Can we restrain ourselves  ( we and our neighbours  )  Will our religious belief enable us  and give us that self controlling power.  May God grant us the wisdom and discernment to love our neighbours . May the motto :  “ Live and let live “ guide us in the years to come.

Let us prove ourselves to be God fearing and law abiding citizens in the presence of the world.

What is God fearing ? The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom,

Wisdom dwell quietly in the heart of the him who has understanding.

The fear of God is  to hate evil,

pride, arrogance and evil way and perverse mouth.

Wisdom dwell with prudence and discretion.

The fear of God is the beginning of knowledge

and fools despise wisdom and instruction.

The fear of God is the fountain of life,

to avoid the snares of death.

The fear of God is wisdom

and to depart from evil is understanding.

The fear of God is the instruction of wisdom

and before honour is humility.

Fear of God is love for God. If we love our father and mother, wife or husband, or children or family, we will not do anything to cause pain for them. Thus the true love prevent us from behaving in such a way that will cause sorrow for them. Same way if we love our country , we will not do anything to mar the prestige of our mother land. We want other countries to praise our country. We want others to praise our family. We want others to praise our school and colleges. We want others to talk highly about our institution, factories, departments,  our religious institutions and religious leaders.  There should not be any cause for others to blame our religion. If they say that we respect your religion and the teaching of your religion,  your country and the hospitality of the people, the high quality of manufactured goods in our factories, the high class educational standard of our Indian institutions, we can say that we love our motherland. 

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