AM I MY BROTHER’S KEEPER ?

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

AM I MY BROTHER’S KEEPER ?

When  we are watchful  for the safety and security of all around us, our children, men and women  will have the feeling of safety and security in each neighbourhood and each state and each country.

 Just the awareness that the people in a particular locality is mindful of their people, their locality and the activities thereof , will be a warning for miscreants.  Then the police and the security agencies will have their work made easy. The police knows that they will be informed of any slight disharmony, or strife and can tackle them and bring under control before violence erupts. Prevention  is better than cure. Do not wait the brewing disharmony to become an unwieldy strike and violence. But the government should not shelter and protect their own party  people when their own people make violence. The governing party is in full responsibility than the opposition party because they have promised the people to safeguard not only their own party people but  the whole state  and the whole country when they are voted to power !!!! They can never shake away that responsibility  .

Or they should never have promised to protect them !! Once promised , fulfill that promise . Then you can include all the achievements in the next  election manifesto. The people also have their share to contribute to the safety of all .

   When each and every individual as a democratic citizen, execute  the power of  freedom and liberty, naturally it ensures others freedom and liberty  . when  we enjoy ours without blocking and obstruction of other’s freedom, there is “ space “ for everyone . When we observe this “ undrawn  boundaries “ , free flow of activity in all sphere  is ensured . Respect for those who should be respected, honour to those who should be honoured,  acknowledgement to those who should be acknowledged,  work properly done , studies and teaching done well, . Uttermost co operation and vigilance and sustained enthusiasm will bring forth in course of time. Instant” results cannot be produced . The main reason , cause and draw back is because it is we ourselves who has to bri nature and do consistent work, as we have seen in several areas , starting with sports, education etc we can achieve. If other people can achieve , why can’t we achieve it. After all , we have the heritage and value system of thousands of years . When the foundation, the root and the values are great, excellent result has to follow. The accumulated wisdom and integrity, and honesty are great assets upon which further progress is easier.  It all depends on the present generation. After us , it depends on the succeeding generation. Generation after generation, it should be kept “ renewed and rejuvenated and resilient and vibrant “ constantly without fault . The vibrancy and energy level of this chain should never be broken. Once broken , repair and scar and welding never bring it to the former high performance level .May be  after two or three generation, they may struggle to bring it to high level again if few are willing to put in their best effort .

When our children or dear ones are  away, in strange countries or places, we hope that they will come in contact with some one who is trust worthy  and safe to be  in their company. That is what   we  say ” to be the keeper “ , it is not standing at the gate keeping watch. In olden days , the kings and the ministers and the elite used to sit at the gate and conducted the affairs of the country and to make decisions as we read in the Bible. Here sitting at the gate does not mean a watchman of our present day perspective  .The durbar is another variation . The eye of vigilance is not for police and defence personnel alone . People who go early for work, have informed the army of the presence of enemy forces in the neighbourhood. Such information has saved our country  in the past .Even when we cross the road, we express our vigilance to protect ourselves . One small child was at the traffic junction to cross but with the green, red and amber  lights blinking alternately, the child could not decide what to do. One elderly lady came that way. She said .  I am afraid to cross the road. can you hold my hand till  we reach the other side. The child was only too glad to help her. So hand in hand , they crossed The road . The old lady thanked the child profusely. They went in different direction. When the child looked back , she was not blind or weak as she said. She was walking briskly. Then the child understood how great that lady was helping her ,without showing her knowledge of what the child was really going through  in 
his / her mind, without hurting the ego, as if the child was helping her, she brought the child to the destination. How much we boast before and after we do a little help . If we give a little care for each other ,  there is nothing to be afraid of.  You yourself as well as those who care for you are at rest , no worry . In our journey of life, how many great events take place ? We can count them . Every day of our life , whether it is sixty or eighty or hundred or more, it is paved with little events and happiness and work and pleasant and unpleasant things, So , as far as possible, in our capacity  and influence, if we create little pleasant memorable occurrences , the woven piece of our life will be miraculous and praiseworthy. That we can achieve without hurting others . Once hurt and murder and unpleasantness occur, they mar our life and no repair can bring it back together, . Time just move on and does not wait for anyone . Therefore let us make use of our every minute as if it is the last minute . Then we will not break any family, we will not meddle with others vocation and calling which is of an entirely different nature. we can complement but interference will be detrimental to society and country. Once unrest set in it will eat into our lives and relationships get violated  and torn apart .  Let us not initiate   such behaviour. All are adults and know what to do , what not to do . We trust family members. We trust neighbours. We trust country men 
and our leaders .

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