The article is a good observation of Indians and Indian society, but offers no solution for change. At one level it is profound at another somewhat humorous, things we always knew about ourselves. We are like that only! I am middle class and my purpose in life is to break free from wants, get a steady well paying job, save lots of money, buy a house etc. As if this is not enough I also want to leave a nest egg for my progeny and theirs in turn if possible. Result? A great insecurity that dictates most of our actions. We don't give, because we have told ourselves that we do not have enough to give - even if we did have today, what about tomorrow? We are among the fastest growing economies in the world, there is evident wealth creation happening all around us -we should be both thankful and self confident. Our children have a good future and will make it in the final analysis. So, we should hrow our insecurities out of the window and get on with the business of life!