I can see that many people are saying that it is beciause of the west that we are civislised.. this is not correct. our civilisation is much much older that any ones. when anyone says about western habits, it cant date back to more that 200 years. before that it was all those travellers coming to india and going back with Indian ideas. yes. what you says is correct about habits etc.. it is all for good. but lets stick on to the good ones..and not get the wrong ones which is not necessary.. Barbarians : We have become more of barbarians with the western influence... people who earlier thought athithi devo bhavah.. say question the visitor as to why he didnt call up and come!
The traditions which were being followed before are of utmost importance and needs to be used going forward... even thouth these can be given a modern blend.
