Krishna Kiran's

Today India celebrates Sri Rama Navami. On this occasion it is important that we understand what Rama stands for as a human being. Rama is an embodiment of dharma which means that he fulfilled his duties and responsibilities irrespective of the troubles and turmoil he had to undergo in the process. He never reneged on his word and is also known as "poorva bhashi" . Normally, we find these days that people placed in high positions of power and money do not wish first those whom they think are lower in stature to them. But, Rama was always the first to say hello to whom he came across. He never distinguished between the rich and the poor, the powerful and the powerless that is the reason he is known as "poorva bhashi". He was very brave right from childhood and very obedient with elders which we find lacking these days in most children who are learning to be so from their parents. He respected his teachers though he himself was their savior at times of crisis.

This is a comment that I made on an article in Mint "The Narendra Modi joke you have never heard" on 18th April 2013. Is it a crime to be humorless? In any case, what does a democracy want? Jokes? We need leaders who are serious about their job. What if this writer worked in the office he is employed as humorous person without doing his job of writing( for which he has been hired by this newspaper), will the editor say" oh! we have a wonderfully humorous reporter among us, there is no need for him to contribute".? What the Indians need is jobs, food, health care, education for all and security. Humor comes only when the stomach is full, not when you are hungry. When so many people are still below the poverty line, there is no proper drinking water for millions, no roads, no power, what do you want, humor? Come on, give us a break. We need leaders who will deliver first. Humor and jokes can take a back seat till then. We have been reading since our childhood that