We were just turning to a rough road in an interior village of Sri Lanka, after discussions with a few people about the Presidential elections, when an unexpected guest on our way suddenly raised his head. He never expected a car to disturb him at this time of the day. It was a water monitor. First I presumed it to be a crocodile, but no. I tried to go near but the Sri Lankan colleague in our delegation cautioned, it can beat any one to ground with his strong tail. It has no teeth, but has a sturdy tail. There is a rivulet nearby and he/ she slowly crawled to the waters.
With so many villagers around, how can these reptiles live so peacefully? There is a special chemistry between the rustics and the animate and inanimate objects around. We have so much to learn from them-- the lessons of peaceful co- existence.
Abraham Karickam
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With so many villagers around, how can these reptiles live so peacefully? There is a special chemistry between the rustics and the animate and inanimate objects around. We have so much to learn from them-- the lessons of peaceful co- existence.
Abraham Karickam
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