Who said the verse कार्येषु दासी, करणेषु मंत्री is a mystery. I am sure each of us may have heard this verse at some point of time or the other. Some people opine that this is written by a poet Baddena, in 13th century as a part of Neeti Shastra. Baddena was a Telugu poet […]
Category: Experiences
WELCOME TO THE PLANET EARTH
How the time flies! It looks like Jyothi and Praveen were married just yesterday! I visited Upparapally village (near Warangal) to attend their simple but memorable marriage. Personally, I do not like attending any function/celebration. I consider the very concept of function stupid. Attending functions is the most efficient way of wasting the precious time. […]
Chandrayan – The Process of Reinventing the Wheel!
Would you not simply dismiss crazy if I were to begin the process of re-inventing the wheel? Would you not simply laugh if I were to say that the process of re-inventing the wheel is but scientific advancement? Almost 60 years ago Russia & USA have landed their ‘Chandrayan’ on the moon. China did the […]
THE NUMBER OF ELECTIONS PER YEAR AND VOTING
Casually Googled / Binged: “The number of elections, on an average, does a voter needed to vote in India per year”. This enquiry did not elicit any suitable reply. I do not know which part or the Article of the Constitution of India talks of elections every 5 years. Nor am I interested to know. […]
WHY AM I NOT A PATRIOT
I am not celebrating the 75th Indian Independence Day. And I advise you strongly not to celebrate. Patriotism is not remembering the freedom fighters; nor is it crying after listing to some so-called patriotic songs of the Bollywood like “AYE MERE WATAN KI LOGO”. I am not a patriot in that way. Please allow me […]
On Short Tempers, Lower Morals and Broken Homes
We have taller buildings, but shorter tempers; We have wider roads, but narrower viewpoints; We have bigger houses, but smaller families; We have more conveniences, but less time; We have more degrees, but less sense; We have more knowledge, but less judgment; We have more experts, but more problems; We have added years to life, […]
I DO NOT WANT TO KNOW
Thoughtless speech leads to many problems. Thoughtful speech creates a better world. Many of us have not learned how to speak. We have misunderstood the ‘Freedom of Speech’! If Socrates’ Triple Filter Test is taught to children the world would be totally different. I can say with reasonable confidence that the following anecdote does not […]
Guru Purnima or Guru Amavasya
An interesting interpretation of Guru on the eve of Guru Purnima – who is a Guru? Can anyone be a guru? The famous Kabir Doha: Guru Govind dau khade, kake lagun payen balihari Guru apne, Govind dio milay. MEANING: “Guru (Teacher) and Govind (the God) are standing before you, then whose feet you will touch […]
AN OLD HOUSE AND A CAR
Look at the OLD HOUSE…. a few years ago this house was full of laughter, people, good food and prosperity. It was regarded as the most beautiful house in the area. People came from places far, to have a glimpse of the house. The owner was the richest man in whom all looked for support. […]
तोकूँ कॉटा बुवै / TOKU KANTA BUWAY
JO TOKU KANTA BUWAY, TAHI BOYE TU PHUL TOKU PHUL KE PHUL, BAKO HAI TIRSHUL जो तोकूँ कॉटा बुवै, ताहि बोय तू फूल। तोकूँ फूल के फूल हैं, बाकूँ है तिरशूल ।। Rough Meaning: Who pricks you with nail, prick him with a flower. You will get back flower for flower; and he a trident […]
