In 1978 I purchased my first motor cycle - a Rajdoot Motor Byke.
From day number one I used to ride the vehicle only with a helmet on.
It is even before the enactment of an act making it compulsory to wear a helmet.
I did it voluntarily and enjoyed it.
Especially in a dirty city like Chennai - for that matter all the cities and towns in India are dirty and full of dust and pollution now a days - all are alike in their unhygienic conditions.
It is party due to our being in a tropical region and the major contribution is made by our rulers let it be our politicians or our administrative staff in the Government they are all equally responsible in keeping our country in such a sad state of ours.
I blame all administrators also equally along with the politicians because they are more responsible to the citizens of India as educated and employed lot when compared to the politicians.
But of late after growing old I find wearing a helmet a nuisance and health hazard.
I have head aches when I travel with a helmet on and also develop spinal and neck pain after wearing the helmet for a long time.
It is because of the so called roads which are only jungle paths fit to be used only by wild elephants.
No sane person will call it a road at all.
Even the so called four lanes toll roads also have occasional damages remaining unattended here and there.
This means that we Indians are very tolerant and do not know the real meaning of a road.
In foreign countries they have really good proper roads and the helmets made there are light weight and save the lives of the person wearing it.
If the Government really wants to save the lives of two wheeler it should first lay proper roads and provide better lights on the roads.
Without providing and taking care of this basic amenity if the Government says that it is sincerely interested in the welfare of the two wheelers then it is the biggest joke that one could have heard in his life time.
Laying proper roads and providing at reasonable rates light weight helmets will help save two wheelers.
I challenge those who are in power the law makers and the executives who arrange for the implementation of such stupid laws and the judges who insist that such laws should be meticulously implemented to come, wear a heavy helmet and travel at least as a pillion in a two wheeler in the hot summer in a city like Chennai for just two hours in the noon for a few days.
Truth will always prevail - the history of the world is full of such instances - and these jokers will one day feel sorry for their jokes - and then it will be too late.
May the Almighty save these human beings.
My favorite quote is -
The whole world itself is a small insect before God and who are all these petty people before God.
His Will Will be Done.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Think it over Series - 1
One day I was traveling with my second son who is a grown up one in our car.
The driver who was driving the car was in a very happy mood that day and he started declaring that as he is now driving our car one day his son also will drive the car of my son.
My son immediately re tarted as follows :
Uncle why do you want your son also to become only a driver.
Motivate him and provide him good education and make him earn enough to own a car and let him also hire another driver for his car.
That is my son.
I am proud of him.
Because I have seen many who want others and keep others in a low position so that they can command with their money and power and employ them as their help and servants.
Among these people we stand different and we wish the whole world and the humanity improvement, prosperity and success in life.
We wish and pray that the tribe of such people who think like us will increase and inhabit this earth in more numbers.
The driver who was driving the car was in a very happy mood that day and he started declaring that as he is now driving our car one day his son also will drive the car of my son.
My son immediately re tarted as follows :
Uncle why do you want your son also to become only a driver.
Motivate him and provide him good education and make him earn enough to own a car and let him also hire another driver for his car.
That is my son.
I am proud of him.
Because I have seen many who want others and keep others in a low position so that they can command with their money and power and employ them as their help and servants.
Among these people we stand different and we wish the whole world and the humanity improvement, prosperity and success in life.
We wish and pray that the tribe of such people who think like us will increase and inhabit this earth in more numbers.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Seva Vs Work
Seva is Service either paid or free.
Work is what one performs for what one is paid for.
People who work usually have ego, measure and work and expect rewards and awards either in cash or in kind in any form.
They usually have no commitment or loyalty but do it as a routine.
They merely follow the laid down rules without applying their mind to the principles based on which these rules were framed.
Rules are formed for the benefit of the people and not the people are to simply follow the rules.
To serve the people one can change the rules, be flexible but need not break the rules right away.
But if a rule is found to be obsolete, redundant then better take it up with the concerned authorities to amend, improve and change the rules to benefit all befitting the changing times.
Seva or service is done with love, devotion and with dedication.
One who wants to do seva or service will have no ego or will not hesitate to lend a helping hand and will go out of the way to help another person in need of help.
There will be no ego, no definitions like - it is my work - it is not my work - no red tapism.
Extending oneself without any limitations to serve the whole world is real Seva.
Many even in Charitable Institutions do only work and not interested in Seva.
They are misfits in such organizations.
Do YOU want to do Seva or only Work ?
Work is what one performs for what one is paid for.
People who work usually have ego, measure and work and expect rewards and awards either in cash or in kind in any form.
They usually have no commitment or loyalty but do it as a routine.
They merely follow the laid down rules without applying their mind to the principles based on which these rules were framed.
Rules are formed for the benefit of the people and not the people are to simply follow the rules.
To serve the people one can change the rules, be flexible but need not break the rules right away.
But if a rule is found to be obsolete, redundant then better take it up with the concerned authorities to amend, improve and change the rules to benefit all befitting the changing times.
Seva or service is done with love, devotion and with dedication.
One who wants to do seva or service will have no ego or will not hesitate to lend a helping hand and will go out of the way to help another person in need of help.
There will be no ego, no definitions like - it is my work - it is not my work - no red tapism.
Extending oneself without any limitations to serve the whole world is real Seva.
Many even in Charitable Institutions do only work and not interested in Seva.
They are misfits in such organizations.
Do YOU want to do Seva or only Work ?
Employee Vs Organization
Posted by Bien Saran
When One leaves an Organization then one also leaves behind one's impact depending on one's capabilities and one's position in the Organization.
The impact may be one's contributions made by one during one's presence in the Organization or one's personality while mingling with others etc.,
If that Organization is really Good then the employee who left it loses all the Good things he/she enjoyed there.
There is always a scope for both the Employee and the Organization to learn and benefit from each other when they happen to come together in some way or other.
When One leaves an Organization then one also leaves behind one's impact depending on one's capabilities and one's position in the Organization.
The impact may be one's contributions made by one during one's presence in the Organization or one's personality while mingling with others etc.,
If that Organization is really Good then the employee who left it loses all the Good things he/she enjoyed there.
There is always a scope for both the Employee and the Organization to learn and benefit from each other when they happen to come together in some way or other.
Thirukkural - The Wonder Book in Tamil - Translated in all languages of the World
Posted by Bien Saran
Even though our behaviors are not solely dependent on our history - our history plays a predominant role in influencing our behaviors most of the time.
Constant monitoring of oneself may help improve our behaviors.e
Thirukkural says as follows:
Whatever one may study and learn though various high sounding books - one's decisions will only be mostly influenced by one's basic capabilities one has acquired by Birth.
There are always exceptions.
Even though our behaviors are not solely dependent on our history - our history plays a predominant role in influencing our behaviors most of the time.
Constant monitoring of oneself may help improve our behaviors.e
Thirukkural says as follows:
Whatever one may study and learn though various high sounding books - one's decisions will only be mostly influenced by one's basic capabilities one has acquired by Birth.
There are always exceptions.
Leadership
Posted by Bien Saran
There are Born Leaders.
They enjoy leadership and it is natural for them.
Some people are made Leaders.
Some of them then become real Leaders and enjoy leadership.
Others suffer from being a Leader and Leadership affects them in the longer run physically and mentally and they end as wrecks.
A real Leader will develop the next in the ladder to take over Leadership as and when required.
There are Born Leaders.
They enjoy leadership and it is natural for them.
Some people are made Leaders.
Some of them then become real Leaders and enjoy leadership.
Others suffer from being a Leader and Leadership affects them in the longer run physically and mentally and they end as wrecks.
A real Leader will develop the next in the ladder to take over Leadership as and when required.
Learning - a Way to Happiness
Learning is learning.
It has its own advantages.
If one can afford and has inclination then it is better to learn as many languages as one can.
It can be applied similarly to subjects also.
Otherwise if one wants to go abroad and work to earn then one has to know that language to be at ease and to be successful there.
Every one loves his/her own language and is happy to converse in it.
One is respected or at least recognized well if one speaks the language of that place where one works.
Even while traveling as a tourist one can learn and enjoy more if one knows the language of the land where he visits and travels in leisure.
Every one is not capable of learning all languages or even one more different language.
They need not feel shy or feel bad about this.
Even with a smile or with a good will at heart one can still learn the love of all where ever one may go.
After all, all are only Human Beings.
Language is not a barrier and is not the only bridge to reach the other end.
Language is only one of the tools of communication and not necessarily the only one.
All the Best.
It has its own advantages.
If one can afford and has inclination then it is better to learn as many languages as one can.
It can be applied similarly to subjects also.
Otherwise if one wants to go abroad and work to earn then one has to know that language to be at ease and to be successful there.
Every one loves his/her own language and is happy to converse in it.
One is respected or at least recognized well if one speaks the language of that place where one works.
Even while traveling as a tourist one can learn and enjoy more if one knows the language of the land where he visits and travels in leisure.
Every one is not capable of learning all languages or even one more different language.
They need not feel shy or feel bad about this.
Even with a smile or with a good will at heart one can still learn the love of all where ever one may go.
After all, all are only Human Beings.
Language is not a barrier and is not the only bridge to reach the other end.
Language is only one of the tools of communication and not necessarily the only one.
All the Best.
Role of Media in an Enlightened Society
Media gives importance only to negative reporting that is about all the violence, crimes and most of the times they want to be sensational to sell their products.
A responsible media will give importance to positive sides of the society also with more space allotted to identify honest and sincere people who really serve the society so that they will have some encouragement and recognition to be examples for others to follow.
When reporting the intention should be only to create positive effects on the society and not merely report sensational news which at times may be counter productive resulting in doing more damages to the society.
I have many times laughed at the news reports that are published which are far from truth and often exposed the immaturity or insincerity of the reporter in reporting the events that were not fully observed and recorded by him/her correctly.
Media is very powerful weapon and if only they do their duty intelligently they can make history in the country and the world.
Of course now and then they have proved their utility to the society thanks to the presence of some able reporters and editiors.
Will they do justice to their role in the society always?
A responsible media will give importance to positive sides of the society also with more space allotted to identify honest and sincere people who really serve the society so that they will have some encouragement and recognition to be examples for others to follow.
When reporting the intention should be only to create positive effects on the society and not merely report sensational news which at times may be counter productive resulting in doing more damages to the society.
I have many times laughed at the news reports that are published which are far from truth and often exposed the immaturity or insincerity of the reporter in reporting the events that were not fully observed and recorded by him/her correctly.
Media is very powerful weapon and if only they do their duty intelligently they can make history in the country and the world.
Of course now and then they have proved their utility to the society thanks to the presence of some able reporters and editiors.
Will they do justice to their role in the society always?
Plan, Prepare and Succeed
In Politics leaders lose power and regain in elections.
In examinations those who fail try again and pass in the subsequent attempts.
In wars victory is never owned by one side always.
As already commented in sports and games etc., today's loser may become tomorrow's winner.
Winning is also a relative term and in life others cannot judge a person whether he/she is a winner or loser as rightly observed by Lisa Clark.
What is important is not to lose heart when faced with a failure as there is a quote 'failure means delay but not defeat'.
If one accepts failure only to study where one failed and make improvements and try again properly then one can achieve success.
Planning, Preparing, Seeking Right Guidance etc., and Equipping one self before taking up any task will mostly ensure sure success.
Personally I usually plunge into any activity only when I am sure of success and if I am not sure of succeeding I take some more time to ensure that I succeed in every effort I make and end with only success.
I Wish every endeavor by every one to result in success.
In examinations those who fail try again and pass in the subsequent attempts.
In wars victory is never owned by one side always.
As already commented in sports and games etc., today's loser may become tomorrow's winner.
Winning is also a relative term and in life others cannot judge a person whether he/she is a winner or loser as rightly observed by Lisa Clark.
What is important is not to lose heart when faced with a failure as there is a quote 'failure means delay but not defeat'.
If one accepts failure only to study where one failed and make improvements and try again properly then one can achieve success.
Planning, Preparing, Seeking Right Guidance etc., and Equipping one self before taking up any task will mostly ensure sure success.
Personally I usually plunge into any activity only when I am sure of success and if I am not sure of succeeding I take some more time to ensure that I succeed in every effort I make and end with only success.
I Wish every endeavor by every one to result in success.
The Teacher/Trainer
An able, confident and really qualified teacher, trainer will coach the student, trainee very well so that the beneficiary can reach even better heights than the giver.
There lies the greatness and grandeur of the teaching, training profession.
Teaching, Training is a noble profession. It is the number one profession as it makes a person worth living.
That is why I entered this profession at the age of 58 after getting VRS from State Bank of India as a token of my Service to the Humanity.
I thank God and all those responsible for my entry into this profession.
There lies the greatness and grandeur of the teaching, training profession.
Teaching, Training is a noble profession. It is the number one profession as it makes a person worth living.
That is why I entered this profession at the age of 58 after getting VRS from State Bank of India as a token of my Service to the Humanity.
I thank God and all those responsible for my entry into this profession.
Johari Window
Johari Window helps one to improve one's personality, performance and to perfect oneself to have a more satisfied Life.
Open - Every one should try to be as much open as is required to the possible extant to be accepted and appreciated by all - Level varies from individual to individual.
Closed - Every one should have as much closed area as is required depending on one's position, responsibilities and need to safeguard oneself and to be effective and successful - Level varies from Individual to Individual.
Blind - One should identify close and reliable friends to watch and find out the Blind Area in oneself and encourage them to create awareness in oneself privately, discreetly and in a proper way to reduce the area as much as one can so that it will be very minimum.
Successful people keep this area at the least level and aspire continuously to get exposed so that this area can be reduced almost every day.
Dark - This area has to be totally eradicated and by being proactive in the above three areas one may try to explore and keep this area at the lowest level.
But only realized Souls can be sure that there is no Dark area related to them.
The more we try to keep this area smaller than all other areas we can be continuously Successful.
All the Best
Regarding Communications, only when one is effective and easily mingle with others one can get help from others to study and reach the required levels in all the four windows.
Open - Every one should try to be as much open as is required to the possible extant to be accepted and appreciated by all - Level varies from individual to individual.
Closed - Every one should have as much closed area as is required depending on one's position, responsibilities and need to safeguard oneself and to be effective and successful - Level varies from Individual to Individual.
Blind - One should identify close and reliable friends to watch and find out the Blind Area in oneself and encourage them to create awareness in oneself privately, discreetly and in a proper way to reduce the area as much as one can so that it will be very minimum.
Successful people keep this area at the least level and aspire continuously to get exposed so that this area can be reduced almost every day.
Dark - This area has to be totally eradicated and by being proactive in the above three areas one may try to explore and keep this area at the lowest level.
But only realized Souls can be sure that there is no Dark area related to them.
The more we try to keep this area smaller than all other areas we can be continuously Successful.
All the Best
Regarding Communications, only when one is effective and easily mingle with others one can get help from others to study and reach the required levels in all the four windows.
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