Wisdom Calling

  I don’t usually hang out much. Most of my school and college friends are settled in different cities, busy with their own lives. My colleagues don’t really socialize outside work either. Unless someone introduces me to a new circle, I rarely meet people. I have a friend who owns an office space. Two of his assistants also work there. Sometimes, especially on weekends, I drop by—not every day, just once in a while—to take a break from my routine. We chat, sometimes cook, and spend time discussing random things. One day, this friend shared an investment plan with me. He wanted to buy a device and assured me I would not only earn interest on my investment but also benefit from his services. Honestly, it sounded tempting. But I already had financial commitments, so I began asking questions. Somewhere in the back of my mind, I doubted whether he would really keep his word. After all, he hadn’t always followed through on past promises. When I reminded him of that, he got offended. Our ...

In my early twenties, I was helplessly looking for opportunities and skills that would help me grow in my career and gain success. Reading self-help books was my favourite pastime, and luckily, I had access to many from our college library where I worked. One day, I came across The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra. My first introduction to spirituality was through the Brahma Kumaris. Though I never joined the organisation, watching interviews of Brahma Kumaris teachers helped me make peace with relationship issues and failures. So, when I saw this book, its title naturally intrigued me. It was concise — I could finish it in just an hour. At first reading, it didn’t change me much. But after returning to it again and again, I began to understand its real essence. Though small in size, the wisdom is unmatched — a must-read for anyone who wants to balance material success with peace of mind. The seven laws are: 1. The Law of Pure Potentiality We are spiritual beings leadi...

A delegate once visited a mental asylum. As he walked through the wards with a doctor, he noticed a man trying to hang himself while crying out the name Laila . Curious and concerned, the delegate asked the doctor what had happened. The doctor replied sadly, “He was in love with a girl named Laila. But he couldn’t marry her. The heartbreak drove him mad.” The delegate sighed, feeling sorry for the man. But as they walked further, they saw another patient doing the exact same thing—same noose, same name— Laila . Shocked, the delegate exclaimed, “This Laila must have been really special. Looks like this man too couldn’t win her love.” The doctor, however, shook his head and said, “No, no. You’re mistaken. This man married Laila.” This story is darkly amusing, but if we look deeper, it offers some profound insights into human psychology and personal growth: 1. You Own the Laila Someone Else Longed For This isn't just about romantic love. It applies to life in general. The lif...

During my student life, finding my true calling was a faraway thought. Coming from a high-class family with middle-class income, my aim was to earn money, no matter what the job or place was. I never imagined that later, I would choose a profession I truly enjoy and a place close to my heart. Recent meet up with my former students   After finishing my studies, I joined the teaching profession near my native place. Most of my friends who studied engineering and other courses went to Bangalore. I often wondered if Bangalore had enough space for all of them. The population keeps increasing day by day. People often say that life in a metro and life in our native are as different as Earth and Jupiter. Busy roads, traffic signals, high food prices, and a fast lifestyle are common in Bangalore. I believed for many years that life in our native was far better. But after my recent visit to Bangalore, I started thinking differently. Many of my friends, students, and relatives now live in Ban...