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Pitru Paksha, an annual observance among Hindus, is when ancestors are ceremoniously remembered and venerated, memories and stories shared and orthodox believers may even engage in traditional rituals to propitiate their forefathers.
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The young may not be as experienced as the elder, but they certianly have their own ideas and vision as to what they seek and how they would go about achieving their goals. They would not be averse to inputs from the elder if such advice is given as a show of solidarity to youth — take it or leave it. Elders need to practise loving detachment.
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The older generation ought to embrace the young, keep the peace and allow for new ideas and ways to flower and grow; at the same time, they can uphold their own values while remaining as non-intrusive as possible. For instance, L K Advani could gracefully step back to make room for the younger crop of netas in his party without opting out of the picture. He could remain guide and mentor, keeping the flock together, if not shepherding them.