The following passage is from one of the greatest books that was ever written – titled WAR AND PEACE by Leo Tolstoy, published by Penguin Classics, translated from Russian by Rosemary Edmonds – first published in 1957. What Tolstoy has written about doctors is unique holds true even today! “Doctors come to see the patient, […]
Category: Experiences
THOUGHTS ON HAPPINESS
What is happiness? Where is happiness? Can we say that we are happier than animals? Happiness is in mind, people say. These very people also say happiness lies in contentment. How do we know it is true? We are yet to see a contented man! Most importantly the said contentment is subjective. It cannot be […]
ON BEING A LEARNER
On being a Learner – I was introduced to the following shloka, that describes the qualities of an ideal student, by my father during my childhood. At every occasion my father used to stress on these qualities. Never in my life till date did I think of this shloka or the intention of my father. […]
13th JUNE, REDDY SAAB’S BIRTH & MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY
Seconds into minutes Minutes into hours Hours into days Days into months Months into years and Years into a lifetime. Yet we can never know the life until it is over! On this day i.e., 13th June 2024, I will be celebrating father’s birthday and parents’ marriage day! My father, though held high and powerful […]
LIVING OFF
Owners live off their lands, Physicians live off the sick, Merchants live off their customers, And the learned live off the fools. Thieves live off the negligent Beggars live off the households Prostitutes live off pleasure seekers And the workers live off the whole world. Priests live off the believers, Teachers live off the students, […]
I, ME & MYSELF
Generally, people especially the trainers, ask this stupid question: “Can you describe yourself in three words?” The so-called trainers think they are asking a brilliant question! The moment you accept the question, you have fallen into a tight inescapable trap. You begin to describe yourself with words like: kind, benevolent, cooperative, God fearing, supportive, understanding […]
MOTHER’S DAY
Mother’s Day is celebrated, internationally, with all the love, emotion, affection and respect. This is the day we all try to remember our mothers, and the sacrifices they made to bring us up. People buy special gifts to mothers. Social media is overflowing with Mother’s Day greetings and wishes. Mother’s Day delicacies, cakes and special […]
ON WEALTH
Wealth, even an immense fortune, dwindles with constant use. It is similar to collyrium. On the other hand, even a modest fortune grows, if added constantly. It is similar to an anthill. It follows from the above that, even the immense wealth should be made to grow. Whatever remains unearned must be earned. What is […]
VIJAYAMMA SHAADI
I have known Vijayamma almost from her birth! Both her father Shri. Kishan Nayak and her mother Smt. Lakshmi are more than family. I saw Vijaya in school, college and when she began to work. She grew up before me. I too was a part of her education, career and growth… though the part was […]
Our Father’s House
There are two houses that are my father’s houses. These are the houses that were built by my father, grandfather and my mother. The house that was built by my grand & great grand parents (of which I have few memories) was in a bad shape, due to age. Over the past 100 years, may […]
