Thursday, November 18, 2010
Harnessing Karma
Every action leaves a tangible result and a tendency to repeat it. So, even a small positive action is enough to shift from the vicious cycle to the virtuous cycle.
Wrong messages
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jFKAVM8BeOqhxL1nyx51HrJhK2Mw?docId=CNG.34d413ddaf37cdcea164fb9b026494b1.b41
I think it's a wrong message that Russia is sending to the world by saying 'no' to the Nobel Peace prize nomination. While I understand that the Norwegians, Lilliputians in the world arena, are using this prize as a political tool with the backing of the west, Russia could have done better by just abstaining or not responding. The ambassador could have told the committee...I couldn't get the flight ticket or I lost the flight ticket or I carry a STD. But what did the poor prize winner do to lose being recognized for his life-long struggle under a mammoth regime? Ofcourse, the Nobel committee gave the prize to Obama before he did anything and never gave the prize to Gandhi when he was the most peaceful worker of the last century. I'm not against the Chinese government because it's none of my business and it is up to them to create their own society just like how the Afghans or Americans or Indians want their own society. It is also indecent and against sensibility to try to impose one model of governance over another because people are different everywhere. Hindus or Americans cannot judge Muslims poorly on stoning because they themselves once had the practice of sati and witch burning. Outsiders can only raise the awareness without a holier than thou attitude and it is upto insiders if they want a change.
PS: I'm a Lilliputuian myself and I remain one.
I think it's a wrong message that Russia is sending to the world by saying 'no' to the Nobel Peace prize nomination. While I understand that the Norwegians, Lilliputians in the world arena, are using this prize as a political tool with the backing of the west, Russia could have done better by just abstaining or not responding. The ambassador could have told the committee...I couldn't get the flight ticket or I lost the flight ticket or I carry a STD. But what did the poor prize winner do to lose being recognized for his life-long struggle under a mammoth regime? Ofcourse, the Nobel committee gave the prize to Obama before he did anything and never gave the prize to Gandhi when he was the most peaceful worker of the last century. I'm not against the Chinese government because it's none of my business and it is up to them to create their own society just like how the Afghans or Americans or Indians want their own society. It is also indecent and against sensibility to try to impose one model of governance over another because people are different everywhere. Hindus or Americans cannot judge Muslims poorly on stoning because they themselves once had the practice of sati and witch burning. Outsiders can only raise the awareness without a holier than thou attitude and it is upto insiders if they want a change.
PS: I'm a Lilliputuian myself and I remain one.
Read this nice quote at the grocery shop today
"Do not quit.
If you haven't quit, you haven't failed.
Success is just the initiative after the failure."
If you haven't quit, you haven't failed.
Success is just the initiative after the failure."
Memory
Jokes aside, it is also a reminder of the fragile memory that people have. In this world, to be attached to anyone is asking for trouble. Anyway, in the days ahead, I have a companion in Saashvath, though he is not going to remember any of these times when he has grown up.
BG18:66
Abandoning all duties, come unto Me alone for shelter; sorrow not, I will liberate thee from all sins.
It's not a privilege, it's a bloody order
Thinking on Me, thou shalt overcome all obstacles by My grace; but if from egoism thou wilt not listen, (to my advice), thou shalt be destroyed utterly.
Entrenched in egoism, thou thinkest: 'I will not fight'; to no purpose (is) thy determination; nature will constrain thee.
O son of Kunti!, bound by thine own duty, born of thine own nature, that which from delusion thou desirest not to do, even that helplessly thou shalt perform.
Entrenched in egoism, thou thinkest: 'I will not fight'; to no purpose (is) thy determination; nature will constrain thee.
O son of Kunti!, bound by thine own duty, born of thine own nature, that which from delusion thou desirest not to do, even that helplessly thou shalt perform.
3 factors deciding the success of a team
1. The shoal behaviour where each member communicates and understands messages because of the similarities.
2. The command and control structure that is necessary for execution of decisions.
3. The growth of every member in the rank hierarchy over time so as to experience equal oportunities and shared responsibilities.
If even one of the above is not accounted for, the harmony of the team gets affected. For example, as to 1, a soccer player cannot play without passing. As to 2, only the captain can decide who shoots during the final penalty shoot-out. As to 3, a captain has to resign from the team when he becomes old and maybe then he can take-up the position of a coach.
This way, each can practice their sva-dharma (their own responsibilities) and then only it can be said that "Team Work, Works."
2. The command and control structure that is necessary for execution of decisions.
3. The growth of every member in the rank hierarchy over time so as to experience equal oportunities and shared responsibilities.
If even one of the above is not accounted for, the harmony of the team gets affected. For example, as to 1, a soccer player cannot play without passing. As to 2, only the captain can decide who shoots during the final penalty shoot-out. As to 3, a captain has to resign from the team when he becomes old and maybe then he can take-up the position of a coach.
This way, each can practice their sva-dharma (their own responsibilities) and then only it can be said that "Team Work, Works."
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