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| Here I want to put my musings as a way of sharing my train of thoughts, while at the same time trying to hone my writing skills. Please check back often... |
| On Autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi written 11/27/2006 I recently finished reading autobiography of Mohan Das Karamchand Gandhi, famously known as Mahatma Gandhi. I was so much captivated by his open and honest narrative that I would have wanted to finish that book in one go if it were possible. It was much like reading a religious book. It touches your soul. No wonder that he is called a Mahatma (Great Soul). Only a great soul can be so honest, pure hearted, and willing to devote his entire life for great causes. Instead of calling his book autobiography, he chose to describe it as "Story of My Experiments with Truth". At one point he says that in order for one to be able to experience truth, one has to be humbler than the dust he/she steps on. What a contrast to the common beliefs of today's world where most people are arrogant, and humility is perceived as weakness rather than a virtue. This reminds me of a Nepali poet who wrote - where does not a branch full of fruits bow down? (Phaleko hango najhukeko kaha chha ra) . Clearly, only the branches without fruit are stiff and straight. |
| The Digital Revolution written 12/05/2006 Modern technology has been so integrated in our daily lives that we can hardly think of life without it. Internet has become our tool for a variety of tasks - from keeping in touch with friends and family to shopping to retrieving information about almost anything with just a few taps on the keyboard. Mobile phones have become a necessity for a majority of people, not a luxury anymore. Online shopping is on the rise. Email has become the preferred mode of communication. People from every corner of the globe are instant messaging each other in Internet chat rooms. The world has truly become smaller, thanks to the technological advances of our times. What is "digital"? |
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| What is happiness? written 12/20/2006 We all want to be happy. All our endeavors are geared towards achieving happiness. But, we are not happy in most cases. There is always some worry or issue that gnaws at us constantly. Why is happiness so elusive? Why do we need to go through so much stress and worries that make our life hell sometimes?. Let's put these questions in perspective. |