The Rajah Beta as he left the 2BHK abode!

The Rajah Beta (the princely son) as he left the 2BHK abode!

Even if his dad earned just enough to manage the family well, he was brought up as the princely son. A princely son whose ancestors owned massive villas with several housekeepers, orchards and farms. Whose grand father was one of the best known lawyer, respected and honored by honorable men as his family lived always a better legacy in the past.

His little sister was the princess of home, adored and admired for her sharp skills.

He was taught to live up to the name. He was taught that once well qualified he could bring back honours much more than his father could. His father could not provide the royal legacy for reasons none other than the woefully changing times. Times that had destroyed the glorious past and compromised for declining values in ethics, education and respect for the more honourable communities.

Yet he was told that he was fortunate to be in a time that would get better for so many reasons unknown.

That God was definitely almighty and His reverence changes destinies despite challenges. That all he needed to do was to work hard for best results in his examinations. Be conscious not to waste much time and energy in games, hobbies or as friends. That there were wild youth on the streets and he should be conscious of the quality of friends he chose. That he should be honest, fight for the truth and live for higher ideals.

He accepted, questioned and often rebelled. The love and affection of the family mellowed his stronger will to let go the comfort zone. Choicest food, good clothes and some torture of not allowing the fanciful as that could influence his princely traits to go beyond his means.

As he came out of the door, his mind hammered volcanoes of advices, prophetic words, cautions and a few very rigid 'Nevers'.

He would test them, risk them and break them in freedom. Yet the academic formulae of getting the best scores he dared not challenge. Just one more qualification will break the barrage of challenges. Just one, and he would be the man of princes.

He rode over the ridicules, the ovations, the various looks and a few slangs.

It was just a matter of a few months.

Family celebrated his success and campus recruitment into one of the most successful companies. He had arrived indeed!

But where were the daily dose of adulation, celebration, glories and fame? Where was the coronation of the Prince?

At work he does what his boss thinks fit. So how does education fit in here?

Ah, he knows the catch. Better position, better car, better lifestyle, more money. Until he encounters the Guru who says what for? Be happy and content and let go.

Now the Rajah Beta knows so well what Americans are all about. Where the British, the French and the Germans went wrong. How Japan is successful because it prides in their language and cultures.
Why India despite having the best resources in the world is unable to be part of an evolving world. He knows exactly where the political parties in India went wrong. And he perhaps also knows how the ancient Indian civilisation had once all the knowledge that the world craves for.

He watches now his Rajah Beta take his plunge into the ideas, ideals and idioms of a 5000 year old civilisation Version 3100.


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