Reflections from Alien Shores- Speeches & Essays of an Expatriate Indian

Author: Varadaraja V RamanPublisher: Bharatiya Vidya BhavanYear: 1999Language: EnglishPages: 397ISBN/UPC (if available): 8172760345 DescriptionThis volume presents reflections on a variety of themes of interest to expatriate Indians from the perspective of one who has been fashioned by the visions and values of Indian culture, and also been much enriched by the mind-freeing stimulants of science and Western culture.The reflections in this volume are governed by certain personal convictions such as:1. People of Indian heritage living beyond the shores of India have a moral responsibility towards their children: to try to develop in them an intelligent sensitivity for the beautiful and enriching elements of India's glorious past.2. At the same time, they must have a commitment for the country they have adopted: criticize its inadequacies as insiders rather than as aliens, and also work actively for its betterment.3. When one chooses to live on a long-range basis away from India, one mus