Tradition is a two-edged sword
On the one hand, it is the cord
That connects us with our progenitors
We build on their experiences, for better or worse
We honor our ancestors’ aspirations
When we follow our traditions
In touch with our unique cultures we stay
As the world becomes more homogeneous every day…
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On the other hand, being rooted in tradition
May lead to undesirable propagation
Of practices archaic that should not have a place
In the modern world where the challenges that we face
Are different from those faced by our ancestors-
Following blind tradition progress hampers
Worse still, it can be used as an excuse
To mask injustice, perpetuate biased views..
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The nuances of different traditions are fine
In following traditions, we walk a thin line
Between what in the contemporary setting is relevant
And what with current social norms is incongruent
Thus, I try to follow traditions, but not blindly
I am rooted in the past, to the future I see
Passion...unbridled 