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Early morning time as it is with the birds chirping, the street dogs lazily getting up for a long next day of their lives, people enjoying their morning walks, shops slowly opening up, and I also on my routine of exercise happen to witness a scene which raised many questions in my mind. In one of the Indian religions, there is a custom of becoming a monk, wherein the believer decides to renounce all the worldly pleasures and live rest of the life in service to God.  They believe in minimalism.  They believe in nonviolence to the extent that they will not wear footwear in the feet with the fear of harming little insects and creatures though unknowingly.  A custom that will require patience, determination and infinite self control.  They usually carry many of their belongings along when they travel from one place to another including a wheelchair that may be required depending on their health conditions. So today, I observed that there is a man who follows this monk pr...

Recently, being slightly ill, had to resort to purchasing food from outside for lunch.  It happened that lunch had to be ordered for three consecutive days.  It was not possible for me to take off from work due to important things to attend to at work. There were few things that amazed me during this short period.  I had chosen a small shop by the road for my temporary but consequent purchase. The man at the counter very respectfully takes your order and you can see through the kitchen where the food is being prepared.  Couple of people engaged in making roti (Indian Bread) and the other items on your plate were already ready to be served.  Very diligently and lovingly the people there prepared and packed the food for you.  Along with me everyday, there is an uninvited guest - a cow that waits patiently like me for her share of the meal today.  The cooks when free slightly in the period between attending customers do quickly grab a set of two Rotis and...