When the feet touching and hypocrisy has become an integral part of Politico culture, Modi, the PM advised his sympathizers and party men to refrain from this practice.
http://www.rediff.com/news/report/dont-touch-my-feet-but-work-hard-to-show-respect-modi/20140606.htm

When the feet touching and hypocrisy has become an integral part of Politico culture, Modi, the PM advised his sympathizers and party men to refrain from this practice.
http://www.rediff.com/news/report/dont-touch-my-feet-but-work-hard-to-show-respect-modi/20140606.htm

The practice is so deeply ingrained in many communities and among politicians that it is next to impossible it will go away. It is seen as a mark of respect and not necessarily an act of hypocrisy. Modi himself does it with Advani and other elders.

Touching feet is the tradition and a way of paying respects to elders. But sadly, it is being used by many as a substitute for real work. Modi's advice should make the sycophants see that touching feet will be of no use now! :woohoo:

Touching feet is the tradition and a way of paying respects to elders. But sadly, it is being used by many as a substitute for real work. Modi's advice should make the sycophants see that touching feet will be of no use now! :woohoo:

True. The real intention of Modi is to put his heart in clear terms nothing works other than Work.

Touching feet is the tradition and a way of paying respects to elders. But sadly, it is being used by many as a substitute for real work. Modi's advice should make the sycophants see that touching feet will be of no use now! :woohoo:

True. The real intention of Modi is to put his heart in clear terms nothing works other than Work.

Touching feet is the tradition and a way of paying respects to elders. But sadly, it is being used by many as a substitute for real work. Modi's advice should make the sycophants see that touching feet will be of no use now! :woohoo:

True. The real intention of Modi is to put his heart in clear terms nothing works other than Work.

In my community there is no culture of touching feet. However I grew up in an are where touching feet was the culture. I distinctly have seen the face of elders register anger and disappointment if I did not touch their feet. I used to be confused as to am I supposed to do so. It was expected of every one to do so. Thankfully there is a growing awareness that the practice needs to be eliminated as it does not gel with today's India.

Touching feet is the tradition and a way of paying respects to elders. But sadly, it is being used by many as a substitute for real work. Modi's advice should make the sycophants see that touching feet will be of no use now! :woohoo:

True. The real intention of Modi is to put his heart in clear terms nothing works other than Work.

In my community there is no culture of touching feet. However I grew up in an are where touching feet was the culture. I distinctly have seen the face of elders register anger and disappointment if I did not touch their feet. I used to be confused as to am I supposed to do so. It was expected of every one to do so. Thankfully there is a growing awareness that the practice needs to be eliminated as it does not gel with today's India.

True. In my community too the practice of touching feet is not much prevalent. We join both the hands and say "Namaskar". Anyhow, actions are more important than body gestures.

Touching feet is the tradition and a way of paying respects to elders. But sadly, it is being used by many as a substitute for real work. Modi's advice should make the sycophants see that touching feet will be of no use now! :woohoo:

True. The real intention of Modi is to put his heart in clear terms nothing works other than Work.

In my community there is no culture of touching feet. However I grew up in an are where touching feet was the culture. I distinctly have seen the face of elders register anger and disappointment if I did not touch their feet. I used to be confused as to am I supposed to do so. It was expected of every one to do so. Thankfully there is a growing awareness that the practice needs to be eliminated as it does not gel with today's India.

True. In my community too the practice of touching feet is not much prevalent. We join both the hands and say "Namaskar". Anyhow, actions are more important than body gestures.

Touching feet as a way of paying respects basically is practiced to make people understand importance of humility and that no matter what they do, they must always remain with their feet on the ground. But like all other practices, this practice too has been linked up with irrational ego and importance and in most marriage ceremonies, the bride or her family members having failed to touch feet of someone from the groom's family has led to a breakup even before the marriage took place. False pride, what else! But like so many things, this practice too should be taken off as it does not gel well with today's world neither does it teach basic human values as it was designed to do.

Touching feet is the tradition and a way of paying respects to elders. But sadly, it is being used by many as a substitute for real work. Modi's advice should make the sycophants see that touching feet will be of no use now! :woohoo:

True. The real intention of Modi is to put his heart in clear terms nothing works other than Work.

In my community there is no culture of touching feet. However I grew up in an are where touching feet was the culture. I distinctly have seen the face of elders register anger and disappointment if I did not touch their feet. I used to be confused as to am I supposed to do so. It was expected of every one to do so. Thankfully there is a growing awareness that the practice needs to be eliminated as it does not gel with today's India.

True. In my community too the practice of touching feet is not much prevalent. We join both the hands and say "Namaskar". Anyhow, actions are more important than body gestures.

Touching feet as a way of paying respects basically is practiced to make people understand importance of humility and that no matter what they do, they must always remain with their feet on the ground. But like all other practices, this practice too has been linked up with irrational ego and importance and in most marriage ceremonies, the bride or her family members having failed to touch feet of someone from the groom's family has led to a breakup even before the marriage took place. False pride, what else! But like so many things, this practice too should be taken off as it does not gel well with today's world neither does it teach basic human values as it was designed to do.

It is used more for ego satisfaction and telling who are the one's who matter and also as a means of power and domination. Just imagine a breakup because some one's feet where not touched by the poor bride. Time the practice should go away. Next time Modi should not touch Advani's feet.