Wisdom Calling

  "You're hired," declared the institution head after concluding the interview process. While I knew he held the role of the sole owner, with decision-making power centralized in his hands, I was taken aback when he indicated that my performance would be evaluated by the management, potentially impacting salary increments. To gain deeper insights, I consulted colleagues, some of whom I knew from previous positions. They affirmed my understanding that, despite the existence of other management members, their presence on the campus was minimal, and he remained the predominant authority for nearly all decisions. Several years later, I engaged in a conversation with the principal of a renowned institution, exploring the possibility of striking a deal for my services. Although acquainted with his virtues (or lack thereof) and vices, I approached the discussion with tempered expectations, influenced by another acquaintance's suggestion. Instead of delving into a discussion...

Imagine you're on a world tour, and in a foreign city, you unexpectedly run into an acquaintance. It's a delightful surprise, a chance encounter that leaves you astonished. Days later, in another country, you cross paths with the same person again. This time, while you're pleased to see them, the surprise has faded. Why? It's because the initial surprise of encountering them unexpectedly had already occurred. This phenomenon isn't limited to chance meetings; it applies to various aspects of life. When an unusual event repeats in slightly different ways, it gradually becomes ordinary and ceases to surprise you. Reflecting on my past, I once held strong moral beliefs about relationships, insisting they should only lead to marriage. My friends perceived me as a moralistic preacher, which strained our friendships. It took time, but I realized that love isn't always calculative. I've since become more accepting of different relationship dynamics. This shift in mi...

I was reading "The Almanack of Naval Ravikant," last night. In one of his tweets, Naval Ravikant  intriguingly suggests, "you should be too busy to "do coffee" while still keeping an uncluttered calendar." This tweet sparks an important insight: often, people mistake busyness for productivity, finding solace in the feeling of being constantly occupied. In this relentless pursuit of busyness, we tend to neglect what truly matters to us. Ravikant's wisdom suggests that being busy, in itself, doesn't lead to wealth or happiness. The key lies in discerning which tasks hold genuine value in your lives. As employees, you may overextend ourselves, saying "no" to family and friends who stand by you. Or may be due to too much of family obligation, you overlook social life. Ravikant urges to make conscious choices about whom and what to say "no" to. Life cannot be lived without making choices; it's crucial to ensure that your "no...

  Draupadi and Bhima stand as enduring symbols of justice and righteousness in the epic Mahabharata. Dr. Vadiraja Kalluraya, a Lecturer and Yakshana Artist, shed light on their significance during a guest lecture organized by the Karkala Sahitya Sangha. He began by highlighting the timeless relevance of the values upheld by Draupadi and Bhima. Draupadi, born from fire personified both love and a burning desire for justice. Despite her royal lineage, she resolutely adhered to her duty as a devoted wife to the Pandavas, even through the tumultuous highs and lows of her life. Dr. Kalluraya pointed out an example of Draupadi's remarkable tolerance during the Virata Parva, where she endured the unwarranted advances of Kichaka, showcasing her remarkable resilience. He emphasized that Draupadi's experiences are not just hers alone but reverberate beyond her individual journey, resonating with the collective challenges confronted by women. Moreover, Draupadi's reliance on Bhima...

Happiness plays a significant role in the success of an individual. People postpone happiness based on external rewards without realizing there is no end to desires, no matter how much they have achieved. When you are ambitious, you always set a new target and wish that to be your lifestyle. If there is a gap between your present life and the ideal life, you tend to postpone your happiness with the excuse that you can be happy only if you achieve that target. Your goal could be education, relationship, finance, health, or other goals. Once you reach your goal, the excitement stays only for a few moments, and you start setting a new target. What is the use of toiling yourself to get what you want? Don't you think life is much better without complexity if you do not expect much from life? The bad news is that whether you accomplish something or not, there is always room for improvement, and you may compare your success with others and feel dejected. That is why the feeling of dis...

  The beginning of every year is the time of resolution. It dawns on us that there are many things that we planned that didn't occur due to our laziness and other priorities. As a result, we resolve to craft the upcoming year a better one with more resolutions. Which month is the right time to implement our resolution but January? Now you have decided on a list of things we want to achieve in the upcoming year. We may even have a long-term goal and want to work on it. For a few days, we are fired up and follow the routine that will help us to reach the goal. Unfortunately, we don't keep that spirit after a few days. Let us understand the aspects that will cause you to lose motivation and how to overcome those. 1. Too many Commitments The first reason is that we commit too much though we already have many assignments in the queue. Though we manage somehow in the first few days, if we miss one fine day, we tend to follow the same routine the next day as well. Since the new ro...