I came to know about "LIVE IN ' when I saw the movie "Saalam Namaste" actors Saif & Preity, in 2005 . Then I didn't knew about its presence in India, especially in metro cities. I didnt knew what exactly is 'live in' . As I read more and more in newspaers and magazines I came to know that its a mutual understanding between two genders; who withiout marraige are living in the same house just like a married couple. This concept, as everyone says, is another gift of western culture. But do we need to take everything which is coming from them happily.
India is a democracy, and we are free to say, express and follow any culture or relegion; but that does not mean we should follow any culture and practice it at the verge of our culture and tradition. What I belive that people who adhere to 'live in' have no other way of giving a name to the relationship, other reasons may be expensive way of living life, fear of parents and society. So easier was is to name it 'live in' and let people think of it. Do they feel safe and secured in this kind of relationship; NO, there are organizations and polictical parties, say society as a whole; who are against this culture because its harming our culture and beliefs. Its true we are known for our culture, traditions, relationship and values.
We should respect our values and tradition and should not adhere or follow any practice blindly. So think before any commitment in relationship, respect family and society. Its high time we need to wake up and make changes which are for good and add value to US .
There is no harm in adopting other culture but it should of benefit for everyone.Most of the it is from the side of Indian,they are very much attracted to other culture and try to mould themselves accordingly.But have we ever thought that how the western culture is slowly ruining the indian culture.India is appraised by other nation for it's culture.Therefore we need to maintain it.Dont forget that being an Indian we are the one who should respect our own culture & principles given to us by our elders.
ReplyDeleteAishwarya, good one!! Something which will make all the victorian elders happy!!!!!!!!
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