"The human voice can never reach the distance that is covered by the still small voice of conscience. " - Gandhi


As I was chatting with a friend yesterday, I wished him good night..He said "it is morning here"..I am sure this a common occurrence. But what struck me later on is how I responded to that. I told him, "I know" - which is a fact, and then " my parents live in India "....I mean, what did I ever want to mean by that ? I think it is too complex. But I guess because I am far away from India (physically) I try to find out ways of belonging to India even more closely. By talking about patriotism more, talking about India's problems more, posting comments on news websites more -- it is almost sad how I try to 'belong' there. I have never followed Indian news as closely as I do it now. I agree with Gandhi that it is not my 'voice' but my conscience that can do the magic but I am still a petty mortal. I am aware that I belong there. I am positive. Strange !! ..What distance does to people ? And - I shall rest my case here.