Here is the famous saying – “An Empty mind is Devil’s workshop”.
Sounds true but then what is a Filled mind?
All it thinks is about its own benefits and for the same it is ready to do anything with anyone at any given time at any cost. All it sees is an opportunity and to exploit that very opportunity to the fullest.
Survival is vital and in many cases like mine, it is nearly a cakewalk (thanks to a wonderful destiny till date). Well, then why think beyond the same? Even if got to think, why think in Devil’s way?
What for and How far!!
As in, what for do all those things at the cost of everything that is really worth enjoying. While saying “everything”, the focus is on relations, love, friendship, peace, etc.
Besides, How far am I gonna go doing all this!
All said and done, the ultimate enquiry is – “Why am I doing all this?”
The theoretical reply could be – “I want to be happy and live a quality life”
Practically – I want to go ahead of others, I want to exploit maximum number of people I can, I want to win all the games, I want to do everything that everyone does, I want to explore all possible opportunities, I want to perform everything that is considered “evil” yet want to be in the “good” books of the entire world.
All this for happiness?
Devil doesn’t allow me to reply this as he instructs me that there’s a lot pending in the workshop
Bye Bye!
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
2. Satisfaction.
On a clichéd note –Where is the satisfaction? How to be satisfied? What can generate satisfaction?
Too many answers, yet none…
One sentence that takes a stroll on the mind though... Am I satisfied with the Satisfaction of Identity? Or Am I satisfied with the Satisfaction of happiness?
Some drill-down needed???
Satisfaction of Identity is something that overpowers the satisfaction of happiness.
Too ambiguous??? Umm, an example may work…
For instance, I want to purchase a motor-cycle and this is going to be the first motor-cycle of my life. However, all these days I was against motor-cycle and would curse the vehicle. Now at this point, I myself feel like buying one (due to change in opinion or whatever) and as a result of which I feel that I would be satisfied. I go for it. This is the satisfaction of happiness.
Well, it’s not that straight forward. After the above thought, another one may crop up questioning –What will people say? Your image was always of an anti-motor-cycle personality. What about that image / identity then? I end up now buying one. This is the satisfaction of identity.
Well additionally, I may also think that there can be a middle way where in I can satisfy both. In conjunction to the same example above, I may buy a motor-cycle while also defend my change of opinion by saying that it’s not-so-dangerous anymore, the roads are safe, speeds are less and what not. Umm, do I think that people around me are morons to feel proud about the above mentioned reasoning?
If I chose to be happy, I should be ok with the dissatisfaction of identity and be bold and straight enough to confess and accept that opinions do
Too many answers, yet none…
One sentence that takes a stroll on the mind though... Am I satisfied with the Satisfaction of Identity? Or Am I satisfied with the Satisfaction of happiness?
Some drill-down needed???
Satisfaction of Identity is something that overpowers the satisfaction of happiness.
Too ambiguous??? Umm, an example may work…
For instance, I want to purchase a motor-cycle and this is going to be the first motor-cycle of my life. However, all these days I was against motor-cycle and would curse the vehicle. Now at this point, I myself feel like buying one (due to change in opinion or whatever) and as a result of which I feel that I would be satisfied. I go for it. This is the satisfaction of happiness.
Well, it’s not that straight forward. After the above thought, another one may crop up questioning –What will people say? Your image was always of an anti-motor-cycle personality. What about that image / identity then? I end up now buying one. This is the satisfaction of identity.
Well additionally, I may also think that there can be a middle way where in I can satisfy both. In conjunction to the same example above, I may buy a motor-cycle while also defend my change of opinion by saying that it’s not-so-dangerous anymore, the roads are safe, speeds are less and what not. Umm, do I think that people around me are morons to feel proud about the above mentioned reasoning?
If I chose to be happy, I should be ok with the dissatisfaction of identity and be bold and straight enough to confess and accept that opinions do
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
1. Khabar.
Manzil ka thikaana nahi,
bas raha hun din raat guzar,
kaha jaana kuch pata nahi,
kaisa hai ye safar.
Apne aap ko naa pehchaane,
chhahee hai behoshi is kadar,
saans chal rahi hai, par jee raha
hun ya nahi ye nahi khabar.
Kab tak chalega aise,
is baat ki bhi nahi fikar,
maut ko dekhke bhi,
uspe se hat jaati hai nazar.
Marte hoge log saare,
par main to rahunga sada amar,
ye soch ke beet raha din mahina
saal, aur beetegi saari umar
:-(
bas raha hun din raat guzar,
kaha jaana kuch pata nahi,
kaisa hai ye safar.
Apne aap ko naa pehchaane,
chhahee hai behoshi is kadar,
saans chal rahi hai, par jee raha
hun ya nahi ye nahi khabar.
Kab tak chalega aise,
is baat ki bhi nahi fikar,
maut ko dekhke bhi,
uspe se hat jaati hai nazar.
Marte hoge log saare,
par main to rahunga sada amar,
ye soch ke beet raha din mahina
saal, aur beetegi saari umar
:-(
Saturday, August 27, 2011
1. Prelude to "The Fourth Purpose".
I believe, everything in life is attached to a purpose.
Life is divided by serving various purposes, at least one – Survival, the first and foremost for all and the only purpose for many.
The other purposes however don’t sideline the “Survival”. It is rooted any which ways.
Net-net, lemme consider survival as the first purpose of life. I am guessing that most of us are here to survive, if not anything else. I may be wrong but that’s an open ended discussion. Period.
Well, this purpose is simple-to-serve, when I think of things in my control. The debate is again open to the previous statement where some may feel that there is nothing in anyone’s control whereas the other group may feel that all the things can be planned as desired and most can be controlled as per the plan.
Ok. Let me sound random and consider that I have made all the arrangements to “Survive”. I am happy to learn that I am gonna “Survive”. Is that all? What to do further? Purposeless life ahead then? Oops, that doesn’t quite work for me. Hence, I hunt for the next purpose that can be described by many words but the first one that comes to my mind is – “Identity”. The other synonymous words in this context are Status, Esteem, Ego, Respect, Fame, Name, Money, Character, Specialization, Off-beat, Unique, Persona, etc.
The second purpose doesn’t look simple as the first one. It’s more of divided into a numerous ones. Let’s take an example. Once I have built up my identity in the society with regards to something special that I possess, I may either wanna expand the identity further in terms of geographical reach or wanna add more to the specialization / be known by another one or both of the above.
For instance, If I compose a book and circulate amongst my near dear ones, the purpose is served but since I have scope and time, I may wanna circulate it further. Besides, I may wanna write another book (or develop some other skill) and exhibit the same to my near dear ones. Moreover, I may strive towards both i.e. writing another book and spreading it further.
Most of my life passes by serving the second purpose which takes me on a ride. I want to be constantly known amongst all as someone by virtue of something that I possess (or pretend to possess).
Well, it might be possible that one fine day (or may be at the very beginning) narrow down everything related to my identity to one particular thing, let’s say – A Philanthropist.
Guess, the second purpose is served and life is set.
Not so soon buddy. The third purpose is already in making and I shall casually term it as – “Maintaining the second purpose for the rest of life”. I wanted to write maintaining and enhancing but had I used the word “enhancing”, I would still be on the second purpose. I am growth oriented thinker hence I chose to transcend.
Have I ever thought of transcending a bit more and hunt for the fourth purpose?
What is the fourth purpose? Do I need a fourth purpose? If yes, why?
Well, I don’t have answers to the questions above but If I am happy, peaceful and contented with serving the three purposes, It’s my choice to live with it.
What if I am happy and peaceful but not really contended? Umm, that doesn’t really work I believe cos as soon as I have a feeling of discontentment, happiness and peace vanishes.
Anyhow, the discussion is around “The Fourth Purpose”; a need which is a result of exasperation in serving the One or two or all the three purposes described above.
To be continued…
Life is divided by serving various purposes, at least one – Survival, the first and foremost for all and the only purpose for many.
The other purposes however don’t sideline the “Survival”. It is rooted any which ways.
Net-net, lemme consider survival as the first purpose of life. I am guessing that most of us are here to survive, if not anything else. I may be wrong but that’s an open ended discussion. Period.
Well, this purpose is simple-to-serve, when I think of things in my control. The debate is again open to the previous statement where some may feel that there is nothing in anyone’s control whereas the other group may feel that all the things can be planned as desired and most can be controlled as per the plan.
Ok. Let me sound random and consider that I have made all the arrangements to “Survive”. I am happy to learn that I am gonna “Survive”. Is that all? What to do further? Purposeless life ahead then? Oops, that doesn’t quite work for me. Hence, I hunt for the next purpose that can be described by many words but the first one that comes to my mind is – “Identity”. The other synonymous words in this context are Status, Esteem, Ego, Respect, Fame, Name, Money, Character, Specialization, Off-beat, Unique, Persona, etc.
The second purpose doesn’t look simple as the first one. It’s more of divided into a numerous ones. Let’s take an example. Once I have built up my identity in the society with regards to something special that I possess, I may either wanna expand the identity further in terms of geographical reach or wanna add more to the specialization / be known by another one or both of the above.
For instance, If I compose a book and circulate amongst my near dear ones, the purpose is served but since I have scope and time, I may wanna circulate it further. Besides, I may wanna write another book (or develop some other skill) and exhibit the same to my near dear ones. Moreover, I may strive towards both i.e. writing another book and spreading it further.
Most of my life passes by serving the second purpose which takes me on a ride. I want to be constantly known amongst all as someone by virtue of something that I possess (or pretend to possess).
Well, it might be possible that one fine day (or may be at the very beginning) narrow down everything related to my identity to one particular thing, let’s say – A Philanthropist.
Guess, the second purpose is served and life is set.
Not so soon buddy. The third purpose is already in making and I shall casually term it as – “Maintaining the second purpose for the rest of life”. I wanted to write maintaining and enhancing but had I used the word “enhancing”, I would still be on the second purpose. I am growth oriented thinker hence I chose to transcend.
Have I ever thought of transcending a bit more and hunt for the fourth purpose?
What is the fourth purpose? Do I need a fourth purpose? If yes, why?
Well, I don’t have answers to the questions above but If I am happy, peaceful and contented with serving the three purposes, It’s my choice to live with it.
What if I am happy and peaceful but not really contended? Umm, that doesn’t really work I believe cos as soon as I have a feeling of discontentment, happiness and peace vanishes.
Anyhow, the discussion is around “The Fourth Purpose”; a need which is a result of exasperation in serving the One or two or all the three purposes described above.
To be continued…
Saturday, July 30, 2011
3. My Duties.
While I initiate this topic, I get a feeling from within that how I can distinguish between these duties. The reason is pretty straight. When it comes to analysing the duties towards my family, I always consider myself as a part of some organization or the other. Organization here can be anything like Social, Spiritual, National, Envionmental, etc. To elaborate, the duties towards my family are always connected to the duties towards Society, Religion, Enviornment and Nation.
Anyhow, despite such feelings, I would still like to go ahead and kind of distinguish the duties, with an exception of blending them when required. Money, today, is a vital necesity of life and the elder ones are totally engrossed in minting the same as seen nowadays. Ofcourse, its a part of duty towards the family but besides earning money, one can give more time for the family and strengthen the bonding and love.
At this age, I cannot earn for my family but yes I can certainly assist my parents in household work, co-operation and covering all the stuff that I can do with my potential. I can be good, do good and spread the good word. However, it may sound like I am doing nothing for the society and nation. I am more of dedicating maximum time of my life with my individual and family related duties.
If I spare some more time (which I can as there is always a scope) and put little but significant efforts, I can do so many things for different Organizations I do or do not belong to. I can help the Government build up the infrastructure of my country. Also, I can contribute for environment by spreading the green revolution viz. saying NO to plastics, planting trees and so on and so forth. If I inspire my parents to pay proper taxes, I can go ahead and indirectly support the Government in raising funds which will eventually improvethe infrastructure of the country. I can promote education to eradicate corruption as a result of which the money can be utilized at the right place at the right time. This will take care of my duty towards "Nation".
If I shed some of my pocket-money, I can use it for any social cause(s), I can help the needy to reduce their worries. Besides, I can assist the kids of my maid servent in their education, can help them with study material and stationery. Also, I can help the needy people in the society by dedicating time and channelizing the resources and potential. This will take care of my "Social" duties.
Above all, I can request my parents to use some money for Spiritual growth of Self and others. I can assist people to go ahead in Spiritual path by traveling and sharing some of the spiritual knowledge I have. I term that as the knowledge of Life. As a part of "Human" duty, I have a feeling that Spiritual growth is essential and its all about Living Life happily and peacefully.
Concluding, I feel that the duties are all connected and interwoven. I just need to organize the time and channelize the potential and it can all be done smoothly. As mentioned above some duties are done indirectly but they still have an impact. For instance, if I start throwing the trash in a dust bin instead of putting on the road, few people might get inspired to do so and the chain reaction is inevitable. Similarly, if I lead an ideal and disciplined life, it's an excellent start of fulfilling my duties and it's said that well-beginning is half done. Hence, I urge each one of us to join me in creating a world that is peaceful, hygenic, beautiful and full of love. Thank you all for being so patient and listening to this small piece. Thank you!!
Anyhow, despite such feelings, I would still like to go ahead and kind of distinguish the duties, with an exception of blending them when required. Money, today, is a vital necesity of life and the elder ones are totally engrossed in minting the same as seen nowadays. Ofcourse, its a part of duty towards the family but besides earning money, one can give more time for the family and strengthen the bonding and love.
At this age, I cannot earn for my family but yes I can certainly assist my parents in household work, co-operation and covering all the stuff that I can do with my potential. I can be good, do good and spread the good word. However, it may sound like I am doing nothing for the society and nation. I am more of dedicating maximum time of my life with my individual and family related duties.
If I spare some more time (which I can as there is always a scope) and put little but significant efforts, I can do so many things for different Organizations I do or do not belong to. I can help the Government build up the infrastructure of my country. Also, I can contribute for environment by spreading the green revolution viz. saying NO to plastics, planting trees and so on and so forth. If I inspire my parents to pay proper taxes, I can go ahead and indirectly support the Government in raising funds which will eventually improvethe infrastructure of the country. I can promote education to eradicate corruption as a result of which the money can be utilized at the right place at the right time. This will take care of my duty towards "Nation".
If I shed some of my pocket-money, I can use it for any social cause(s), I can help the needy to reduce their worries. Besides, I can assist the kids of my maid servent in their education, can help them with study material and stationery. Also, I can help the needy people in the society by dedicating time and channelizing the resources and potential. This will take care of my "Social" duties.
Above all, I can request my parents to use some money for Spiritual growth of Self and others. I can assist people to go ahead in Spiritual path by traveling and sharing some of the spiritual knowledge I have. I term that as the knowledge of Life. As a part of "Human" duty, I have a feeling that Spiritual growth is essential and its all about Living Life happily and peacefully.
Concluding, I feel that the duties are all connected and interwoven. I just need to organize the time and channelize the potential and it can all be done smoothly. As mentioned above some duties are done indirectly but they still have an impact. For instance, if I start throwing the trash in a dust bin instead of putting on the road, few people might get inspired to do so and the chain reaction is inevitable. Similarly, if I lead an ideal and disciplined life, it's an excellent start of fulfilling my duties and it's said that well-beginning is half done. Hence, I urge each one of us to join me in creating a world that is peaceful, hygenic, beautiful and full of love. Thank you all for being so patient and listening to this small piece. Thank you!!
Monday, July 18, 2011
2. Naam-e-Zindagi.
Apne astitva ko saabit karne me,
bitaata hai saara jeevan insaan,
Par astitva chhod, karib har cheez ki,
ho jaaati hai usey pehchaan,
Is tarah, ek din tab aa jaata hai,
zindagi ka wo aakhri makaam,
Mit jaati hai hasti,
reh jaata hai to sirf ek hi nishaan,
Jise leke wo chalta hai saari zindagi,
dubne deta nahi, bhale hi chhin jaaye praan,
Lag jaata hai jeevan ka saara samay banane me jisey,
reh jaata uske jaane pe, bas wo "naam"
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
1. Today.
I was sipping a coffee while the office boy just happened to pass by. Looking at me, he smiled. We had never interacted but looking at his smile, I was amazed and before I could get another thought, I smiled back and said – Good Morning Dost! (Dost is Friend in Hindi).
Good Morning sir – was the response he gave as he had already started walking.
Next morning, the same incident repeated and resulted in a Dejavu like feeling.
The third morning – I said, Good Morning Dost! And added – How are you doing today?
I am fine as always sir but I have something to say. I started getting weird thoughts but before they would last longer he continued – Sir, I really don’t understand the kind of work you guys do but I have observed one thing that everyone here seems to be dissatisfied. I really fail to understand that despite having such a nice work environment, laptops, phone, music, coffee and lunches, what makes one feel discontented with life?
This was getting interesting. While he took a pause, I counter-questioned him – What makes you feel that we all are unhappy? Or is it the case that you are feeling happier and content than what we are?
Sir, beg your pardon but I really feel I am happier than all of you
How?
I won’t be able to express fully but what I experience is most of the times I possess a beautiful feeling in my heart and I live that feeling persistently. I have limited and I am enjoying that fully whereas you guys have unlimited and are hardly enjoying anything even partially.
Well, who said we are not enjoying completely? Tell me – Do you enjoy what you do for your earning?
He was silent for a while and then replied after a deep breath – Sir, I like what I am supposed to do because this is what I have chosen to do given the limited options that I had.
Now that’s what happens with the frog in a well, I said. The well is the whole world for him. He doesn’t want to explore the horizons. He is reluctant to scale heights. On top of all, he feels he is the king of the well and thinking the same, he spends his entire life in the well and one day passes away unnoticed!!
Sir, Is it really worth getting noticed after one passes away from this planet?
Well, that’s not where I want to lead this conversation to – I jumped in.
Sorry to interrupt you sir – Could you please tell me, what exactly are you looking forward to in life?
Dude, I have so many aspirations that I am fulfilling day-in-day-out. I have progressed over a period of time and have reached a point today where very few people have managed to reach. Isn’t it worth an achievement?
From the bottom of heart, how many people do really appreciate and recognize this, Sir?
Well, the organization recognizes.
Sir, Are you really happy with the kind of recognition you always get?
Well, not always
Most of the times, then?
Umm, many times I am left unrecognized as well but yes, whenever I get recognized I am happy about it.
So, the equation goes this way – You work relentlessly for your organization. You are happy only when you are recognized. Unfortunately, the recognition happens only at a few instances.
Hey dude, recognition is on the top of my salary. I get my salary every month, nevertheless.
And that makes you happy and complete, sir?
Well, yes, of course!
Then, what is this recognition needed for?
To be honest, Salary is something which all my colleagues earn. To earn more respect and fame than others, I need to be recognized
Does that mean Sir that you aren’t complete with the salary you earn?
As I told you, that’s mundane now. I have scope so why not strive for more?
And more for?
What do you mean, more for?
Sorry sir, I mean to ask – What is this more for?
More to earn name, fame, money, respect, esteem, reputation, etc etc?
And as a result of all this?
Moron! As a result of all this, just be HAPPY and live a peaceful life.
When?
What When?
When will you be happy and live a peaceful life?
May be, well.. ummm…
TODAY?
No ways, not TODAY dude. Have loads to finish. Appraisals are coming up.
Ok sir, have a constructive day. Apologies for taking your valuable time of life.
No worries buddy, it was a thought provoking conversation. I shall think about it in my free time someday in future. You too have a good day. Sorry, I wish I could use the word ‘constructive’ for you.
I am glad sir. Well, I would like to have a happy and peaceful day TODAY like any other day I usually spend. Cheers!
Good Morning sir – was the response he gave as he had already started walking.
Next morning, the same incident repeated and resulted in a Dejavu like feeling.
The third morning – I said, Good Morning Dost! And added – How are you doing today?
I am fine as always sir but I have something to say. I started getting weird thoughts but before they would last longer he continued – Sir, I really don’t understand the kind of work you guys do but I have observed one thing that everyone here seems to be dissatisfied. I really fail to understand that despite having such a nice work environment, laptops, phone, music, coffee and lunches, what makes one feel discontented with life?
This was getting interesting. While he took a pause, I counter-questioned him – What makes you feel that we all are unhappy? Or is it the case that you are feeling happier and content than what we are?
Sir, beg your pardon but I really feel I am happier than all of you
How?
I won’t be able to express fully but what I experience is most of the times I possess a beautiful feeling in my heart and I live that feeling persistently. I have limited and I am enjoying that fully whereas you guys have unlimited and are hardly enjoying anything even partially.
Well, who said we are not enjoying completely? Tell me – Do you enjoy what you do for your earning?
He was silent for a while and then replied after a deep breath – Sir, I like what I am supposed to do because this is what I have chosen to do given the limited options that I had.
Now that’s what happens with the frog in a well, I said. The well is the whole world for him. He doesn’t want to explore the horizons. He is reluctant to scale heights. On top of all, he feels he is the king of the well and thinking the same, he spends his entire life in the well and one day passes away unnoticed!!
Sir, Is it really worth getting noticed after one passes away from this planet?
Well, that’s not where I want to lead this conversation to – I jumped in.
Sorry to interrupt you sir – Could you please tell me, what exactly are you looking forward to in life?
Dude, I have so many aspirations that I am fulfilling day-in-day-out. I have progressed over a period of time and have reached a point today where very few people have managed to reach. Isn’t it worth an achievement?
From the bottom of heart, how many people do really appreciate and recognize this, Sir?
Well, the organization recognizes.
Sir, Are you really happy with the kind of recognition you always get?
Well, not always
Most of the times, then?
Umm, many times I am left unrecognized as well but yes, whenever I get recognized I am happy about it.
So, the equation goes this way – You work relentlessly for your organization. You are happy only when you are recognized. Unfortunately, the recognition happens only at a few instances.
Hey dude, recognition is on the top of my salary. I get my salary every month, nevertheless.
And that makes you happy and complete, sir?
Well, yes, of course!
Then, what is this recognition needed for?
To be honest, Salary is something which all my colleagues earn. To earn more respect and fame than others, I need to be recognized
Does that mean Sir that you aren’t complete with the salary you earn?
As I told you, that’s mundane now. I have scope so why not strive for more?
And more for?
What do you mean, more for?
Sorry sir, I mean to ask – What is this more for?
More to earn name, fame, money, respect, esteem, reputation, etc etc?
And as a result of all this?
Moron! As a result of all this, just be HAPPY and live a peaceful life.
When?
What When?
When will you be happy and live a peaceful life?
May be, well.. ummm…
TODAY?
No ways, not TODAY dude. Have loads to finish. Appraisals are coming up.
Ok sir, have a constructive day. Apologies for taking your valuable time of life.
No worries buddy, it was a thought provoking conversation. I shall think about it in my free time someday in future. You too have a good day. Sorry, I wish I could use the word ‘constructive’ for you.
I am glad sir. Well, I would like to have a happy and peaceful day TODAY like any other day I usually spend. Cheers!
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