I have not much experience in life. Neither am I a big philosopher to write an article(post) titled so. Yet I cannot hold within myself what I have seen, felt and experienced. A few of my sightings, experiences and opinions form this post.
We have seen since the time of great conquerors and kings that the one with the hugest army and the largest empire was considered the most powerful and mighty. Today there has been a slight change in the scenario. Since we no longer have kings and have adopted the democratic form of government, there are no kingdoms. However, the respect given to kings has been transferred to those with huge sums of money. Yes! Money has taken control of our lives. We respect a rich man irrespective of whether he deserves it or not.
Coming to India, it was only a few decades or probably a century back that there emerged these so-called "middle-class families". Until then, it was only the RICH and the POOR. What I feel is that, it was with the emergence of these middle-classes that people started boasting or what can colloquially be called "showing-off". It is true people used to work hard to alleviate themselves from POOR to MIDDLE-CLASS. However, any thing changing to the better should teach the person to be humble - be it education or riches. It is not bad to be proud of your success. However, one's success must not get into his head, isn't it?
A few days earlier, we had been to one of our distant relatives house. While we were going, the elderly were discussing how troubled a childhood that relative had had. Today he is successful. 'Great! Wonderful! Fantastic! I will be meeting a true "success story" ' I thought. Ah! How wrong I was! No doubt he is successful. But he was no exception to the worldly ways......or rather the ways we have adopted. The way they spoke......as if they were omniscient! How they praised their children! Yet they tried to act humble! It was quite a bit for one day!
Is it necessary that we blow our own trumpet in relationships?
Another day, I was discussing with one of the elderly persons why is it that some people are respected while others aren't even amongst relatives. He told me "In today's world it is only money that forms or breaks relationships. It is because we have sold our hearts and minds to money." I didn't believe what he said. Yet, after a few observations, I exclaimed "Ah! How true!"
He told me that within his family circle quite a few years ago, when he was not in possession of huge amounts of money, no real respect was given to him. Today, he earns a respectable salary and, oh yes, he is treated well - with lots of respect!
A few years ago, I saw a family feud crop up between brothers on account of division of property. Those who were brothers till then now hated the sight of each other. All contacts and correspondance between the families stopped!! Recently, when it came to light that there was a division of money involved, again there were phonecalls and talks between them. However it stopped as soon as the division was settled!!
After all this, questions crop up within me. Why is it that w humans have forgotten the value of relationships? Why is it that a piece of paper(with value, of course)can govern our lives and make brothers fight each other? Have we become so heartless and mindless? If so, are we fit to be called humans? What is the difference between animals and humans? If animals fight for food and territory, we fight for money and property. That doen't make a lot of difference, does it? Is money the only thing in life?
We need to realise that money is AN important commodity in life and that money is NOT "THE" important commodity in life. Only then will we be able to understand the true meaning of life and savour it.
ಅಪ್ಪ ಅಮ್ಮ ಇಬ್ರು ದುಡಿದು
ಸಾಲ ಮಾಡಿ ಮನೆಯ ಕಟ್ಟಿ
ಮಕ್ಳು ಇಲ್ಹೊದ್ರಂತ ಹುಡ್ಕಿ
life ಉ ಇಷ್ಟೇನೆ! - Popular kannada director, YOGRAJ BHAT(ಪಂಚರಂಗಿ)
It means that when we attach a lot of value to maney and material possessions, we lose out on our children; This is life.
When we need to be happy in life, we need to attach equal importance to all the little joys of life. That is the TRUTH of LIFE.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
INDIA HAVE WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As I sit here writing on the day of one of the historic test wins recorded by India, my mind wanders through the stories I have heard of people crazy about cricket in India. Not surprisingly, I too have a strong feeling when it comes to cricket. Infact, that is what India is all about. Just hours ago, I was surfing through the TV channels when I came across the report of Abhinav Bindra and Gagan Narang won a CWG gold for India in trap-shooting. Fortunately or unfortunately, it was quickly followed up by India's sensational victory over the Aussies in the 1st test of the BORDER-GAVASKAR trophy.
Much hype surrounded the Australia tour of India. It was obvious. India-Australia matches have given rise to several controversies in the recent past. Many were against this series as it came during the time of the much-awaited CWG. However, the series did commence and no one would have expected a resulted of a game where both teams scored over 400 in their first innings.
Nail-biting stuff it was!!!
Since I am having hols, I was following this test match earnestly. After the Aussies were dismissed for a paltry total of 192 in their second innings and India needing a mere 216 to win, I thought the match was in our kitty, keeping in mind the fact we had more than a day of cricket left. However, the Aussies never let go of things easily and this was one such instance. By the end of the fourth day, India had lost 4 of it's wickets. This promised not only a fantastic final day but also more number of people turning up in the stadium.
I regretted having overslept, because by the time I woke up, Zaheer was back in the hut. And then, what did I witness? The little master getting out in a fashion that everybody would have little dreamt of!!! With Dhoni falling for a spectacular bit of fielding and Harbhajan getiing back a little too early, I did give up hopes of India winning the match. In the end, it was the Very Very Special LAXMAN who stood tall, despite a back spasm! Ishant Sharma too joined in- a man who everyone thought little would save India's face. Putting up a heroic show, Ishant departed immediately after the drinks break during the post-lunch session. That was the end of it all everybody thought. So did I. With Pragyan Ojha as his partner, one could have a rare sight of Laxman- very very animated. Fortune favours the brave, they say. It did. With quite a few misfields, a decision going India's way and an overthrow, India were finally home. The last few minutes of the game had people on the edge of their seats!! What could have been a huge defeat(India were 124/8 at one stage) or a fantastic tie, turned out to be one of the great victories in the history of Indian cricket!!
Not only has this game resulted in finding a new batsman-of-sorts in Ishant Sharma, it will prove instumental in drawing people back to the stadiums for test cricket, in this age of T20 and ODI cricket. As for me, it has once again rekindled that lost love for cricket. It had been ages since I had witnessed such a thriller of a game. Yes. I was indeed involved in the game today, venting my rage at each dismissal and appreciating each crafty boundary. This game did take India-Australia cricket to the next level.
The consequences are quite obvious, I think. With such a cracker of a game to begin with, people will be asking for more in the upcoming matches. Once again, the people who were interested in following CWG for the reason it is being held in India, will change channels and end up watching cricket. Cricket- a game of glorious uncertainties- will never lose its audience.
Does that mean other sports shall receive a step-motherly treatment in India? That is a question that needs to be answered.
akshay
Much hype surrounded the Australia tour of India. It was obvious. India-Australia matches have given rise to several controversies in the recent past. Many were against this series as it came during the time of the much-awaited CWG. However, the series did commence and no one would have expected a resulted of a game where both teams scored over 400 in their first innings.
Nail-biting stuff it was!!!
Since I am having hols, I was following this test match earnestly. After the Aussies were dismissed for a paltry total of 192 in their second innings and India needing a mere 216 to win, I thought the match was in our kitty, keeping in mind the fact we had more than a day of cricket left. However, the Aussies never let go of things easily and this was one such instance. By the end of the fourth day, India had lost 4 of it's wickets. This promised not only a fantastic final day but also more number of people turning up in the stadium.
I regretted having overslept, because by the time I woke up, Zaheer was back in the hut. And then, what did I witness? The little master getting out in a fashion that everybody would have little dreamt of!!! With Dhoni falling for a spectacular bit of fielding and Harbhajan getiing back a little too early, I did give up hopes of India winning the match. In the end, it was the Very Very Special LAXMAN who stood tall, despite a back spasm! Ishant Sharma too joined in- a man who everyone thought little would save India's face. Putting up a heroic show, Ishant departed immediately after the drinks break during the post-lunch session. That was the end of it all everybody thought. So did I. With Pragyan Ojha as his partner, one could have a rare sight of Laxman- very very animated. Fortune favours the brave, they say. It did. With quite a few misfields, a decision going India's way and an overthrow, India were finally home. The last few minutes of the game had people on the edge of their seats!! What could have been a huge defeat(India were 124/8 at one stage) or a fantastic tie, turned out to be one of the great victories in the history of Indian cricket!!
Not only has this game resulted in finding a new batsman-of-sorts in Ishant Sharma, it will prove instumental in drawing people back to the stadiums for test cricket, in this age of T20 and ODI cricket. As for me, it has once again rekindled that lost love for cricket. It had been ages since I had witnessed such a thriller of a game. Yes. I was indeed involved in the game today, venting my rage at each dismissal and appreciating each crafty boundary. This game did take India-Australia cricket to the next level.
The consequences are quite obvious, I think. With such a cracker of a game to begin with, people will be asking for more in the upcoming matches. Once again, the people who were interested in following CWG for the reason it is being held in India, will change channels and end up watching cricket. Cricket- a game of glorious uncertainties- will never lose its audience.
Does that mean other sports shall receive a step-motherly treatment in India? That is a question that needs to be answered.
akshay
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