There were days when a tooth paste or soap used to be classified as luxuries. It looked as though taxes were levied on people who eat twice a day.You wear a white ironed shirt? Then you are a rich man.You are arrogant, heartless, plunderer. You are not eligible for any concessions from the government. You are treated with contempt.Your car should never splash mud on a pedestrian even in torrential rains.People know that you will never sleep in peace.You lack in morals. You hardly value a relation.
Poverty had been glorified to an extent that if you lack in money you certainly join the bandvagon of angels. Hut is essentially a better place than a palace.You always have a better perception of human values.
Now it is exactly the reverse of what has been felt over decades in the recent past. Display of wealth is the order of the day. Pamper your children with every thing under the sun.Build a grand house paying huge EMIs. Own a big car though you can rarely afford to take out.Decorate you house with rare art pieces which you can never understand. Socialize in the name of parties only to get late to the office. Perform your daughter's marriage if possible in Buckingham palace.
Government too has become lenient. They don't tax big car excessively. Airconditioners become very cheap.You can own two houses officially..Many imported things are available in the market. They too are committed to good living!!
R.K.Laxman's common man stands in the cross roads wondering whether over emphasised simplicity is good for India or this mad goldrush.
Poverty had been glorified to an extent that if you lack in money you certainly join the bandvagon of angels. Hut is essentially a better place than a palace.You always have a better perception of human values.
Now it is exactly the reverse of what has been felt over decades in the recent past. Display of wealth is the order of the day. Pamper your children with every thing under the sun.Build a grand house paying huge EMIs. Own a big car though you can rarely afford to take out.Decorate you house with rare art pieces which you can never understand. Socialize in the name of parties only to get late to the office. Perform your daughter's marriage if possible in Buckingham palace.
Government too has become lenient. They don't tax big car excessively. Airconditioners become very cheap.You can own two houses officially..Many imported things are available in the market. They too are committed to good living!!
R.K.Laxman's common man stands in the cross roads wondering whether over emphasised simplicity is good for India or this mad goldrush.
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