The Real Indian: Worshiping of work and tools of his trade

Today is ‘VIshwakarma’ Day or the day when all workers worship their tools of their trades. If one is a carpenter, he would worship his ‘saw’; if one is a farmer, he would worship his plough. Prayer is offered to the God Vishwakarma. All Indians have deep reverence for the work they perform. However big or small their role may be. Even if their job is small in the whole scheme of the economy, their commitment to their work is central to their life and endeavour. It is through these festivals we know why today's Indians are so successful; in performing their work perfectly, they are committed to their duty to serve humanity. They worship their tools which help them in their reverent  livelihood. It is in their deep prayers, that we see the real Indian— a people committed to their professions. These festivals remind them of the importance of their work; and its renewal of their duty towards God Vishwakarma who symbolically inspires them to do their duty sincerely.

Three weeks ago, many musicians and artists were worshipping their tools, musical instruments, brushes and pens because they were performing ‘Saraswati puja’ or the worship of Goddess of wisdom. Even students were worshipping their books, note-books and pens. These are symbolic ways by which people re-dedicate themselves to the various duties, they have toward their society; and  they feel that their tools are their gods. 

Man lives on this Earth because he had learnt to make and use tools, and he continues to live well because he has learnt the importance of these tools in continuation of humanity. We are technocrats and we must use the modern tools, computers, to solve today’s problems and continue to serve humanity.