Everyone wants to see the earth from the sky. I got a chance to feel it this when I got visa to study in New Zealand. Five and a half hours into my first international flight I had a headache. Nothing serious, probably just a combination of pressure and heat. I was very hot!!! Going through the big steel doors at the airport was a little emotional - but only for a second! It disappeared as quickly as it came on. Getting on the plane was great and the time taken between getting on the plane and departing was quite quick. We only had a short time to browse the duty free bookshop for a book for my friend and then sit in the lounge for 15 minutes before boarding.
As soon as we got on the plane, I felt as though I was already in Thailand. The flight attendants looked great in their coloured uniforms and I saw and heard Thai written and spoken.
Me and one of my friend are perfectly positioned to watch the TV, in the middle on the aisle and 5 rows back. Even better is the fact that we had two spare seats next to us - plenty of room for me to strew my belongings.
Every time an update would appear in between movies I would eagerly look up at the screen, disappointed only to discover that we were flying over outback North Australia. We were currently cruising at an altitude of 35,000 feet. I loved the updates we get on the TV screen! The map charted our progress with the little aeroplane that kept twitching about and changing direction by 45 degrees.
Then we again were in the others plane and left for New Zealand. We got bored after 6-8 hours and got very tired because of the long journey. After each and every moment we were looking on the screen which was telling us how far away from New Zealand we were. You can not sleep in the plane because of the uncomfortable seats of the plane.
But when we came to know that we were only half an hour away from our dream country, it made us again excited.
We found us in the land of New Zealand after some time. Really it was very interesting, excited but a little bit long journey.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Monday, September 1, 2008
My Culture- The Indian
My Cultures
The term culture refers to a state of intellectual development or manners. The social and political forces that influence the growth of a human being is defined as culture.
Indian culture is rich and diverse and as a result unique in its very own way. Our manners, way of communicating with one another, etc are one of the important components of our culture. Even though we have accepted modern means of living, improved our lifestyle, our values and beliefs still remain unchanged.
A person can change his way of clothing, way of eating and living but the rich values in a person always remains unchanged because they are deeply rooted within our hearts, mind, body and soul which we receive from our culture.
Indian culture treats guests as god and serves them and takes care of them as if they are a part and parcel of the family itself. Even though we don’t have anything to eat, the guests are never left hungry and are always looked after by the members of the family. Elders and the respect for elders is a major component in Indian culture. Elders are the driving force for any family and hence the love and respect for elders comes from within and is not artificial. An individual takes blessings from his elders by touching their feet. Elders drill and pass on the Indian culture within us as we grow.
“Respect one another” is another lesson that is taught from the books of Indian culture. All people are alike and respecting one another is ones duty. In foreign countries the relation between the boss and the employee is like a master and slave and is purely monetary whereas in Indian culture the relation between the boss and the employee is more like homely relations unlike foreign countries.
Helpful nature is another striking feature in our Indian culture. Right from our early days of childhood we are taught to help one another in need of help and distress. If not monetary then at least in kind or non-monetary ways.
Indian culture tells us to multiply and distribute joy and happiness and share sadness and pain. It tells us that by all this we can develop co-operation and better living amongst ourselves and subsequently make this world a better place to live in.
Even though India is a country of various religions and caste our culture tells us just one thing 'phir bhi dil hai hidustani '.
The term culture refers to a state of intellectual development or manners. The social and political forces that influence the growth of a human being is defined as culture.
Indian culture is rich and diverse and as a result unique in its very own way. Our manners, way of communicating with one another, etc are one of the important components of our culture. Even though we have accepted modern means of living, improved our lifestyle, our values and beliefs still remain unchanged.
A person can change his way of clothing, way of eating and living but the rich values in a person always remains unchanged because they are deeply rooted within our hearts, mind, body and soul which we receive from our culture.
Indian culture treats guests as god and serves them and takes care of them as if they are a part and parcel of the family itself. Even though we don’t have anything to eat, the guests are never left hungry and are always looked after by the members of the family. Elders and the respect for elders is a major component in Indian culture. Elders are the driving force for any family and hence the love and respect for elders comes from within and is not artificial. An individual takes blessings from his elders by touching their feet. Elders drill and pass on the Indian culture within us as we grow.
“Respect one another” is another lesson that is taught from the books of Indian culture. All people are alike and respecting one another is ones duty. In foreign countries the relation between the boss and the employee is like a master and slave and is purely monetary whereas in Indian culture the relation between the boss and the employee is more like homely relations unlike foreign countries.
Helpful nature is another striking feature in our Indian culture. Right from our early days of childhood we are taught to help one another in need of help and distress. If not monetary then at least in kind or non-monetary ways.
Indian culture tells us to multiply and distribute joy and happiness and share sadness and pain. It tells us that by all this we can develop co-operation and better living amongst ourselves and subsequently make this world a better place to live in.
Even though India is a country of various religions and caste our culture tells us just one thing 'phir bhi dil hai hidustani '.
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