Today as usual I got in to my usual 07:58 train and took usual third comfortable seat and started reading Economic Times. When Mulund few commuters got in and I noticed one old man with beard and a cap stood next to me in passage. He was unable to balance himself so bumped in to me couple of times and was very polite. Apologized profusely and gave a good smile. He was fit and looked around 70.
Today I was in good mood and it is my common practice to offer my seat to any needy guy in the compartment. Sometimes a student reading standing in crowded train for his examinations. So, today it was turn of this old man. By the time Bhandup arrived, got up and offered my seat to him. He accepted it gracefully and started reading his Hindi newspaper.
It was to my surprise that by the time Kurla came this gentleman got up and asked him to occupy the seat again as he has rested enough for about 15 minutes. Politely declined his gesture explaining I need to get down at Matunga and shared some thoughts with him.
He was Mr Singh from Mulund Colony and still was fit and working 18 hours a day for his family transport business. He has papers to show he was honoured by Govt of India as a freedom fighter. While I got ready to get down he shared his life philosophy which is still ringing in my ears.
We need to care for women and children and respect elders and our parents and grand parents. Only this will give us peace of mind and prosperity and good health. This basic Indian culture is getting forgotten today and people are chasing wrong things. This is the foundation of Indian culture!!!!
I was amazed and impressed by his simplicity and character........
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