Attorney‑General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed‑Khaiyum says we need to think of what kind of future and environment we are leaving behind for our children who are obviously the future of the country.
While speaking at the Ram Naumi celebrations in Lokia Nausori, Sayed-Khaiyum says we must inculcate the lessons we learn from such religious events to guide us in the way we live as good human beings and we need to respect everybody.
Meanwhile, while speaking at the Ram Naumi celebrations in Cunningham Stage four in Suva, Sayed-Khaiyum stressed that religious festivals like Ram Naumi are not only about rituals but time for self-reflection.
He says that by focusing on stories in the Hindu religious book Ramayana, one should learn how to lead their lives as an individual and focus on the relationships with others.
He adds that there are a lot of lessons and examples in the Ramayana on how to lead our lives.
The Attorney‑General has stressed that human beings will be close to living life as an animal if they do not do things in the right way.
Sayed-Khaiyum says hopefully our getting together creates a sense of community, awareness, caring and looking after each other adding that this should continue.
