The money conundrum

The Dalai Lama's teachings are not always easy to imbibe, Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal ruefully told students at the Shri Ram College of Commerce in a lecture a few days ago. Talking about a visit to Dharamshala, where the Dalai Lama lives, he said he has been able to accept most of his teachings that include giving priority to his health and then his family. But, he joked, even after years he finds one lesson hard to digest. "If you have money beyond your need, you are a thief," the Dalai Lama told him. "I am still trying to practise that!" he said.