Friends
Last week of the month is always tense for every one who lives life on calender basis. I have felt the intensity of this period during my childhood when every thing was postponed for a week. The paucity of funds used to put all of us in strict discipline with no extra spending. My father was very strict and honest in his Government job and would never allow any body in the joint family to go beyond the limits. He could sail through the family from this period without giving the feel of liquidity crunch or financial tightness to any outsiders. I remember the tension on his face whenever there was some one sick or any social function during this period but he managed every thing without compromising with the principles of honesty. I am surprised how we all were so disciplined and non-demanding unlike our kids who can not imagine such life. Life has changed a lot and so the values and principles. Social reputation and status is now fully dependent on money power leaving aside the values and principles. The materialistic world has taken away every thing from the life i.e. peace, unity, intimacy, values, honesty etc. All these are replaced by greed, dissatisfaction, frustration, tension, sickness etc. The systems of entertainment, travelling, communication have changed drastically. It seems we have graduated from socialism to capitalism culture and hence would have to adopt every thing that comes along the way.
CP