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Why do I miss India?
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 11:27 pm
by iamnotsure
I always wondered why do I miss India so much. Why do I want to go back after living in US for more than 10 years. I have every physical comfort in the US . India has so many problems like popluation, corruption, pollution and for god sake it is 3rd world country Why do I want to go back and live in that mess but I do think about it everyday. Why?
Is it becuse India is my home and US is my hotel? I can't stay in my hotel for so long. I need to go back and live in home no matter how poor and dirty it may be...
:(
Why do I miss India?
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 11:31 pm
by Sid
iamnotsure;323592I always wondered why do I miss India so much.
Neuroscience and Nostalgia
Why do I miss India?
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 11:39 pm
by oasis138
iamnotsure;323592I always wondered why do I miss India so much. Why do I want to go back after living in US for more than 10 years. I have every physical comfort in the US . India has so many problems like popluation, corruption, pollution and for god sake it is 3rd world country Why do I want to go back and live in that mess but I do think about it everyday. Why?
Is it becuse India is my home and US is my hotel? I can't stay in my hotel for so long. I need to go back and live in home no matter how poor and dirty it may be...
:(
if you believe in Hinduism then it does say that as one ages one wants to get back to one's roots....kind of like moving along a circle and eventually wanting to end up at the same spot from where one started.
Why do I miss India?
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 11:45 pm
by gwldaddu
iamnotsure;323592I always wondered why do I miss India so much. Why do I want to go back after living in US for more than 10 years. I have every physical comfort in the US . India has so many problems like popluation, corruption, pollution and for god sake it is 3rd world country Why do I want to go back and live in that mess but I do think about it everyday. Why?
Is it becuse India is my home and US is my hotel? I can't stay in my hotel for so long. I need to go back and live in home no matter how poor and dirty it may be...
:(
"India me Maa hai" (There is mom in India).. A very famous dialog from an Amitabh/ShashiKapoor movie...
Why do I miss India?
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 11:53 pm
by boca
oasis138;323603if you believe in Hinduism then it does say that as one ages one wants to get back to one's roots....kind of like moving along a circle and eventually wanting to end up at the same spot from where one started.
Can you please provide reference on this "as one ages one wants to get back to one's roots"? Thanks
Why do I miss India?
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 11:54 pm
by hope4best
iamnotsure;323592I always wondered why do I miss India so much. Why do I want to go back after living in US for more than 10 years. I have every physical comfort in the US . India has so many problems like popluation, corruption, pollution and for god sake it is 3rd world country Why do I want to go back and live in that mess but I do think about it everyday. Why?
Is it becuse India is my home and US is my hotel? I can't stay in my hotel for so long. I need to go back and live in home no matter how poor and dirty it may be...
:(
I just came back from India yesterday after a 3 week vacation.
I kept asking myself asking the same question that you posted above.
A simple explanation may be. Your comfortable life in US is similar to Fish living in fish tank and all the perils and disadvantages of life in India is similar to Fish living in a Ocean (despite having to deal with all adversaries like sharks etc)
Now you tell me, would the fish prefer to live in a fish tank or Ocean. My take is Most, if not everyone, would think Fish would prefer to live in it's natural habitat of Ocean. The same thing goes for our desire to return to India despite being very comfortable here.
Why do I miss India?
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2010 12:01 am
by Desi_Friend
You should answer yourself!!
Define what is happiness for you and decide where you are going to find.
Why do I miss India?
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2010 12:09 am
by oasis138
boca2blr;323608Can you please provide reference on this "as one ages one wants to get back to one's roots"? Thanks
I am sorry but Ii am not going to read all of Hindu scriptures to find a reference point for you... its something i have been told by my father as an interpretation from the Bhagwad Gita and I strongly believe in.
I should probably rephrase the above as my opinion.
Why do I miss India?
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2010 12:21 am
by Reacher
boca2blr;323608Can you please provide reference on this "as one ages one wants to get back to one's roots"? Thanks
urdhva-mulam adhah-sakham
ashvattham prahur avyayam
Chapter 15, verse 4 I think. Its goes on.
Loosely translated material world ( a tree with roots branching upwards) is nothing but shadow of reality. Where as spiritual world is the real deal.
The origin where the reflection is reflected is eternal. You mature and long for spirituality and eternity. Hence r2i.
Disclosure: Never prayed. No plans either.
Why do I miss India?
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2010 12:24 am
by oasis138
Reacher;323630urdhva-mulam adhah-sakham
ashvattham prahur avyayam
Chapter 15, verse 4 I think.
Loosely translated material world ( a tree with roots branching upwards) is nothing but shadow of reality. Where as spiritual world is the real deal.
Disclosure: Never prayed. No plans either.
Thanks Reacher but i dont think Boca wanted that as reference for what i said...