Wisdom Calling

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...