Tuesday, September 25, 2012

The fragility of human relationships.

There's turmoil in the Raheja household of Bombay.

The Rs. 11,000 crore worth GL Raheja group is the oldest construction company in the city. Popularly known as 'GL', Gopal had built his mighty real estate empire over a period of five decades. The conglomerate consists of 25 companies and is one among the biggest private owners of land in Bombay. The 78 year old patriarch still controls the running of the group and is being assisted by his son.

The father has now taken his son to court on charges that he, with the machinations of his daughter-in-law, recently did not provide him with adequate medical attention after an abdominal surgery and was left to die. He has further accused  his son of trying to usurp his position in the company!

There'd be much washing of dirty linen in public as the battle between the father and son rages in court, in the days to come. But, a question that lingers is 'are power and pelf the only important things in life?'


My take.

Once again shows the fickleness of human relationships. Aren't bonds in a family based on trust, love, affection and mutual respect? How can one, ever, forget the parents' contribution towards one's nurturing through infancy, childhood, adulthood and finally, manhood? This fundamental aspect is prevalent in every household - from the poorest to the richest. Relationships emerge from the deep understanding of individuals and their contributions towards one's evolution through life.

To my mind, anyone who disrespects one's parents, is on a sure path to destruction. And that individual can never sustain meaningful relationships, ever!   

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