19.5.11

Envy and bitterness in the mouth: one flavor for a feeling

"Before Indians share good news—first rank in an examination, a job, a promotion, birthdays, anniversaries, engagement, marriage, birth of a child, purchase of a car or flat—we distribute sweets. Why? Simple. To prevent people's tongue from getting sour with envy. To prevent bitterness from forming in their mouth." Devdutt Pattanaik