Shatru

Saw this some what common kannada quote on a van yesterday "Shatrugala ashirvada" which translates to "Blessings of enemies".

So true, so true. All of us have to thank our enemies for so many of our actions. We would not buy that flat screen 42 inch TV if not for our neighbor's boasting about theirs. We would not buy so many of our gadgets if not for our enemies.

If  Rahul Gandhi decides to quit politics, and the entire Gandhi family quits politics, what will our TV channels talk about? Whom would they blame for everything under the sun - including the weather?

If we did not have other community to "fear", how would our politicians ever win votes? 

If one of the spouses decides to quit the game, who would the other spouse blame for everything?

Yes, we all need enemies. Enemies motivate us - more than friends or family - with the help of the phrase "wait till I teach him/her a lesson".