"Since at the beginning and end of our lives we are so dependent on other's kindness, how can it be that in the middle we neglect the kindness towards others?" - The Dalai Lama. Bring out what you understand by this quote and discuss its relevance in the Indian society.

The Dalai Lama, in this statement is emphasising the self-centric and hypocritic approach of humans, which is revealed if there is lack of values and ethical behaviour.

During childhood and old age, we remain dependent on those who are able for even our basic needs such as eating food or daily hygiene. But, while we are in working age, our only priority is work with economic benefit as our only goal, thus forgetting values such as kindness. While as a child or old person, we have help solely on kindness basis and not out of economic motives of those who help us.

In present context, the Indian society is placed at a point where in coming years, the older population is going to increase. Thus, those who are helping today are going to need help tomorrow. In such a scenario, reciprocity, kindness and love & compassion are greatly required as moral values to be inculcated in today's children.