Confusion is no excuse.!!!!

Tomorrow is a holiday and need to spend it in a worthy manner...Should I go to a movie, or visit a temple or get in touch with a friend?.Confusion.....

Ok! Let me spend the holiday by watching a movie.. but three cinemas have been released over the week..should I go for that or for this or third one?.Confusion...

Selection of third one will introduce me to a next set of questions..there are two malls which are running the shows..one is nearest but is costly...second one is far away but sell cheaper tickets..Confusion

Selected the nearest mall, should I book ticket for only one or call the friends to join me.? Confusion

Called my friends and was reminded about the friends marriage..oh great!! all confusions put to rest..No options but only one direction to select...

Should I present a cash gift or something else.confusion :)))

Language of learnt...A short story!!!!!!

There was a heavy traffic jam on a busy road and Kishan was getting late to a meeting!! Unable to bear the delay he yelled at his cab driver midst making calls to his company!! Cab driver got down from the cab and walked a few minutes to know the reason for the blockage.

A person riding a two wheeler who tried to jump the signal was hit by a bus from the other side, blood was spilled all over the road and his pillion rider who supposed to be a friend of rider was seen limping yet fighting with the bus driver. Driver of the cab named Anwar as he reached the accident spot was shocked to see that the guy hit by the bus was a known to him and his name was Shabbir, a relative of elected representative of the area where he resides. He immediately tried to pacify the duo and asked the pillion rider to take the person to the hospital and by then police as well as ambulance had rushed to the spot. Police took the bus under their control and asked the driver to ride the bus to police station whereas the victim, who was bleeding as the helmet was not on his head but was in his hand during the course of accident, was rushed to the hospital in the ambulance. 

Anwar, informed the matter to the elected representative and walked to the cab. By then the traffic blockade was cleared and Kishan heaved a sigh of relief as he was assured to reach meeting venue at right time by the driver. Cab driver Anwar was getting calls on his mobile from other relatives of the Shabbir and he was busy answering them. Kishan, who finished his last minute corrections of his presentation, took some time to know about the accident. Anwar readily explained him about Shabbir, a rude personality of the area.

To begin with Anwar had some sympathy for the victim but later termed the entire accident as a punishment to a arrogant person. Anwar began to speak , "I know that to lead a life in this world we need to be fearless and should take some risk in life but there is a limit to everything and the one who is fighting for his life in the  hospital failed to acknowledge that LIMIT. Any fight in our area will have his involvement and more than his involvement it is the involvement of his physic which made him settle scores with the opposite. Decided never to hear anyone as he was fed with a belief that he was always right by his wicked father and mother who are no more which again a result of their wrong doing killed by their enemies. I find people who fight for themselves, their place, food, pride etc. Do you think it is correct?"

Kishan was surprised by the question but not amazed and answered, "Fighting! I like that word very much because it defines our qualities and I have no complaints about it but yes fighting for a selfish needs does take the humanity away from us. I am on my way to meet a foreign delegation who here to find a probable working partner. And I am a representative of my company, to be simple a soldier from by company sent to  conquer that opportunity and I am going to fight with others for the same. But we give respect to BASIC HUMAN VALUES. I mean I will meet my opponents, greet them, speak to them, have lunch with them, some of the opponents are friends whose family members are known to me. With this basic level of courtesy requirement satisfied we then fight for our companies which we represent for. My opponents will speak about the advantages and disadvantages of investing in their companies and I will speak about mine. Based on the level of our competency factor the foreign delegation will choose its partner. The winner will all be in smiles and losers will concentrate on the other work in their list of to do's. We shake our hands with each other wishing best of luck to the winner and try to improve our weakness. So the entire process has a theme and it is WITHIN FRAME OF HUMANITY."

Anwar was very happy with the explanation and wondered," Exactly the same is missing in the people which I am surrounded by. There is no consideration for that MINIMUM LEVEL OF HUMANITY and language spoken by us is quiet ugly as we do not believe in the LIMITS. The guy who died is of that type who will stoop to any level, never to hesitate from committing a crime for getting his work done. Since he had close relationship with elected representative he never feared from Police too and never feared for law of land."

And a call reached Anwar's mobile informing him about the death of Shabbir due to excessive bleeding and Kishan was sorry for the deceased and spoke, " So when you analyse the life of Shabbir you will observe that he lived a life of an animal, never to understand his humanity and human values such as love and care. I bet his soul will never be satisfied with the type of life lead by Shabbir to return back to this earth. The one who learns , understands and follows the human values shall be fully satisfied irrespective of his caste or creed and will never like to be born again on this earth. I appreciate that you had been able to observe the animal in Shabbir but I bet you can stay away from committing same mistakes as done by Shabbir, Fight for the human values which will help you become more human, for your family which loves you and wishes for your happiness, for your nation which provides a place on this earth to earn and learn but not for your ego and selfish desires."

The cab reached the office and Anwar as well as Kishan found good friends in each other...

The theme of the story is to highlight the importance of MINIMUM LEVEL OF HUMANITY in our life which is missing from the people who then suffer for the mistake.

Calmness Vs Activeness - A short story

Many of you would have heard the story of a race between Rabbit(Hare) and Tortoise. A fast front running Hare looses to Tortoise. Principle moral of the story emphasizes on importance of steady continuous growth and its advantage over fast intermittent successful acts.

This particular story just popped into my mind when I happened to visit a medical practitioner along with my mother as she was feeling ill. There was a big queue and we needed to wait for our turn. Many patients were pouring in and Doctor was busy examining  patients taking his own time. There were all kinds of patients from old to young, male and female etc. There were two babies aged around five years belonging to two different mothers.

I was watching antics of those babies as I had no other work over there than waiting for my mother's turn. The two babies had quiet a contrasting behavior just like those between a tortoise and a rabbit. One baby was so active that it never wanted to stay with his mother and kept slipping from her hands. He wanted to move all around the place. Occasionally came to me but was much interested in the key bunch of my two wheeler and began to play with it. Just few minutes, baby had a change in its mood which made him to  leave the key bunch and started to roam around again. His mother was tired of taking him back along with her but baby wasn't hearing the mother. At last his grandmother who had accompanied the mother and baby lost her cool and punished the baby with a slap on his face and baby had no other go but to sleep on the lap of grandmother crying. Crying , crying baby went into a sleep mode.

The other baby was watching all these activities standing silently besides his mother tightly catching hold of her leg. He had a calm vision , observing the world around him rather than roaming around restlessly like the other kid.

Now I had a guess about the future of kids with this state of mind practiced by them.Majority of the people in this world are restless for various reasons, some worry about their family, some worried about their  income, some worried about their nation, some worried of their religion and some worried about the worries of restless people . The baby who was restless by birth will find no difference in the environment around as he grows, he will add to the list of worried people.

But the one who is calm and satisfied with his look will be looked upon as a alien among the group; And most of people with this type of  calm behavior will see their interest meeting at spiritual world. 

The question is about the upper hand i.e should I say being calm is good for life or being active/restless is good for life? 

Confusion does makes a house in one's mind when such questions are posed because they are of such type. Personally, I like to be calm because it gives me opportunity to observe the world around in a better way than jumping the gun on certain matters hurriedly. This calmness makes me look dumb as many of the people around me believe in concept of activism. People also believe that in the path of activism there is no need to worry about wrong steps but fast execution of the thoughts matters. I argue about the need to do a wrong act and then correct it when I can be first time correct by being calm and composed though little slow.

The world is really a mix up of calm and active people, one does something wrong and other corrects it. I wonder the use of service engineer if all the equipment manufactured worked correctly. So is the use of calm and cool minded people to correct and encourage active bulls!!!!Both have their own purpose to serve in this world..!!!!




    

The two worlds- a short story

"And my path is fixed to a direction and it is of business, wishing to become a greatest deal maker of the world. Each second of my time should be converted into money, each transaction should bring me profit." determined words by Shigur, a budding businessman.

"The deal sounds great but will burn your time into ashes reserved for your family and friends.They were with you as a support stick at required times. But now it is all you, they want to be and not a businessman.Cant you hear their hearty call?"serious questions being raised by his wellwisher Suraj, a social worker.

"Oh!Yes.I know these caring friends and family members. Friends stayed away from me, family members sat on my head and it was a time I was jobless at home, searching for a path which will give me reasons for going ahead in life. And now I have no obligation to take their words into my heart which had no sympathy for my state of mind," a visibly confident yet with sadness in voice spoke Shigur.

"Very common deduce!!! should have thought differently/happily! You are extending the line of sadness to extend beyond your limits which was started by your friends and family members as said by you. The problem is that though you know to identify the problem,you have chosen to react to the problem instead of solving for the same. I dont want to be preachy but you shared something personal with me, a good friend of you, and I cannot be mute listener," clear was the reaction of Suraj.

"Think different!What do you mean by it? I know to think not to think differently! When someone insults me, I know to insult them back and I was taught to react or think so! When my friends or family members insult me I have no other option but to insult them back as a punishment to their rude behaviour. What better idea can you suggest me? Do not compare yourself with the rest of friends as you were the one responsible for me to come out the negative world and gain a confidence in the unseen future.I respect you hence I do not feel like venting any type of ire on you," thanksgiving Shigur had his mind expressed.

"A mind which thanks others without any hesitation deserves an entry to the other world. Welcome Shigur. Its good that you were able to acknowledge my effort of getting you away from the darkness but you are not completely insulated. Believe me and in my ability of letting you to touch the other world," with surprize in mind Suraj was kindling the excitement factor in Shigur.

"You are a good friend of mine but never expected you to fool me. Firstly you spoke about the thinking differently and in order to explain about the same now you are raking up the issue of other world.Never were you so surprising! You need to explain me in depth and I am not going to rest without the same," so was Shigur adamant in his approach

"Let me put it simple-We are living in two worlds! A world based on materialistic contents where you need physical power and money to gain prominence. Second world is based on feelings such as love, care, justice etc. Now when I wish to define more about these worlds, it is always better to compare them. A world based on money is quite relative and can be tampered. You are considered to be rich in a group of people whereas this money means nothing when you are alone. There is a easy route to gain prominence in this money based world, requirement is a set of lies and illegal actions, This will make you king/queen of this world.

But the other world based on feelings is more personal i.e. there is a individual accountability. The one who has appreciable qualities of love, care and an interest to follow the rule of justice without yielding to personal likes and dislikes shall stand out successfully to enjoy state of satisfaction based happiness. When you think, it can be related to an act of moving ahead in the world of money which includes decision to steal, cheat, threaten, kill etc. or thinking can be based on the idea of moving ahead in the world of feelings which is to love the people around, care for them, work hard, be sincere to self and people around," Suraj was in full throttle.

Shigur wasnt speaking as he was speechless and had never thought about the other world till this second. He took a walk alone to later return and speak," I can connect to each and every word spoken by you so fluently. I can feel my mind meeting your point or idea about life. So I can be happy all alone as I am good and had never thought wrong about people around even in most troubled times. I worked hard to get my business develop and never resorted to criminal activities when devoid of a job. I am good and am feeling very much happy about it Only wrong thing I did was about the idea of punishing the people who never know about the other world. I will revert my stance and I know that now my duty to share about the other world with others as you had with me. Love you my friend and I can feel how happy you are from within your heart."

Try to relate yourself.... :)



      

Caution sign board - A short story with a good message

 It was a bright pleasant morning. Anand was still sleeping. Watch with the alarm set at 8.am was ringing. Anand’s younger brother Prakash was an engineering final year student. He got up early and was ready with his luggage packed. Prakash’s mobile was ringing continuously. It was his friends who were calling him. Prakash and his friends had decided to go on a trip to Coorg and hence they were calling him to make sure that he was ready. Prakash had avoided venturing outside the city throughout his life. The reason was Prakash’s mother who believed in predictions and was warned by a religious swami to prevent Prakash from crossing city boundaries till he attains age of 18 which may otherwise turn out to be a disaster for Prakash. But now Prakash was almost nineteen and his mother did not raise any objections on his adventurous journey. 

Though, Mother was not worried about Prakash’s trip but she did have complaints about the place selected. “Prakash, I don’t understand the need for a trip in this winter season and destination is also a cold area.” “Mom, I had kept my desires under control to obey and respect your religious belief. I think you should not stop me at this point of time when all arrangements are made including sweaters to protect from the cold. So my sweet mom should not have any worries about my safety instead be happy that your son is going to have that little bit of unique enjoyment for the first time.” Mother did understand the heart of her son to raise no more questions.

Anand was still sleeping and his mother yelled, “Anand, come down! Your brother is on his way to a trip. Wish him a happy journey.” Anand thought that it was dream but when heard the call again he immediately stood on his feet and climbed down the stairs with sleepy eyes. Anand loved to play with his brother, “You dint even take the pain of informing me about the trip a day before?” Anand paused and reaction was as if he was angry on that note but after the pause he added, “If you had informed earlier, I would have also joined  the trip”. All the three burst out in laughter.  Prakash informed that trip was planned a week before, but a friend in their group was hesitating to be a part of the same due to personal reasons and hence got the plans on hold. Yesterday he confirmed to join and today they were ready. Anand wanted to know the place and Prakash replied, “It is cool coorg and we have made all arrangement for the transportation with one of my friend getting his car and stay over there is arranged at a home stay maintained by one of my friend’s relatives.” 

Anand advised as a gentle brother, “So, it is a group of youths on their ride to Coorg. But remember that with no people to control there is every chance of you guys getting overboard.Have some self control.While riding the vehicle make sure to concentrate on the sign boards because they provide  information about the condition of road ahead. ” Mother on her part asked Prakash to behave well and make sure to safeguard his own good identities. Prakash thanking for loads of advice went to the gate where car had arrived with his friends inside.Even his friends had to hear some piece of advices from Anand and his mother. Anand put some money into his brother’s pocket and wished him, “Have a safe journey, be careful to keep your mobile on charge and speak to us on every day evening.”

 At last Prakash joined his friends Naveen, Raju, Kamal and Giri and the journey began. After traveling few kilometers, car stopped at a hotel and everyone got down. It was Kamal’s birthday and everyone greeted him with a good breakfast for him at a hotel along with sweets. When Kamal insisted on gift all the friends took him outside the hotel lifted him up horizontally and kicked hard on his buttocks. It was birthday bumps! Kamal, who was feeling painful said that he will never ask for any gift from his friends. The trip began on a kicking note. 

Here at home, Anand had his breakfast and reached the office on time. Anand, who was working as a junior programmer at a reputed software company for past eleven months was still on probation. He had pulled all the right strings to make sure that he gets a permanent position in the company. He had impressed his boss Mr. Raghu so much that the two were no more like a senior and junior but were like close well wishers. It was final month of Anand’s probation period and he dint want to have a single remark on his punctuality. Anand reached office on time as he used to and entered the boss cabin. To his surprise ever punctual Mr.Raghu wasn’t present in his seat. Anand spoke to Rita, Mr. Raghu’s personal secretary, “Rita, Boss is missing! Has anyone kidnapped him?” Rita who was filled with a sense of anxiety, “He will not be here for two more days, his son met with an accident yesterday and boss is busy taking care of him.” Anand got shocked, “So sad, were you informed about the condition of patient?” Rita replied, “I was eager to know about the same but boss was in a hurry mood so could not ask him anything further. But he told that there was nothing to worry and He will be present here by day after tomorrow to explain in detail!” “Ok, it seems to be a good idea, I have some unfinished tasks to be completed, will concentrate on the same and try to finish it before boss comes to office. I will meet you in the tea break,” so said Anand and left to his cabin. 

Prakash and his friends with not before experienced zeal were quite happy, shouting loud, making fun of the people inside and outside the car. They were on an emotional high. Kamal, who had adorned the driver seat was feeling uneasy and suddenly stopped the car to punch Raju on his face. All the other friends were dumb silent and Raju who couldn’t bear the pain scolded Kamal and asked for the reason, Kamal with a painful face replied, “My bottom is paining like anything and I am not able to sit properly.Your shoes with a pointed front made me feel the kick very badly.” The whole team laughed out louder. Raju himself had to take the responsibility of the driving the car. Raju gradually raised the escalator and drove the car faster. When Prakash felt that speed of car was dangerously high,he remembered his brother’s advice and immediately alerted Raju to keep cool and watch out for the traffic signs all along the way. The then excited Raju calmed down and the journey was back on a smooth track. The mistake was not Raju’s because though he was in a medium speed, another car overtook Raju’s, inciting the sporting spirit within. Understanding Raju’s intention Prakash spoke, “I know the reason behind your sudden rush, but remember that this is not a race track and we are not racers. We have a responsibility of traveling safe as well allowing others to travel safe. Just because of one idiot we all shouldn’t turn out to be idiots. There shall be no difference between them and us. Hang on and drive carefully!” Raju understood the message and drove safely. 

 On the way roadside natural beauty enthralled everyone. Till then joking people, began to share beautiful view of nature with each other and there was a collective enjoyment. Naveen with a sense of excitement, “Wow, so beautiful mountains, covered with clouds, it is a great view! Please stop the car and let us take few snaps!”  Everyone got down and took photographs; it was a quite good combination of beautiful nature and five best friends enjoying the beauty. Prakash to Giri, “I never had been out with the friends as my mother was very much against it. But now she has allowed me out at the right time and I am enjoying the nature like never before.” Everyone got back into the car to reach the home stay before it was too dark. 

A home stay was nothing but a lodge with all amenities including food provided against a service charge. Since it was maintained by Kamal’s cousin, the service charges were waived off for the group. It was pitch dark night. As soon as guys reached the hotel, Kamal's cousin Mr. Ratan, who was maintaining the home stay greeted them with a smile and asked them to get refreshed. A surprise was waiting for Kamal and it was big birthday cake. Cake was cut by Kamal with a birthday chorus from his friends and people at home stay. This time Kamal never spoke about any gift. But his cousin Ratan got him a beautiful pen. His friends came near to Kamal and he pleaded about his inability to withstand another round of birthday bumps, but it was not a bump instead it was a portrait of Kamal  sketched by Prakash specially for him and the same was presented to Kamal. Party was over with distribution of cakes and after savoring specially prepared dinner. Everyone called to their respective families and informed about the safe arrival to the destination to get settled in a room with five beds arranged for them. Siva, room service boy entered the room and asked for any other arrangements to be made like hot drinks and DVD’s etc. But boys were quick to reject especially Prakash, “Sorry boss, we don’t belong to that category of people; we are here strictly to enjoy nature and celebrate our friendship. Thanks for your offer and please arrange for a bottle of water. Nothing else is required.” The day ended so and boys who were tired of travelling were quick to enter deep sleep mode. In the midnight, temperature dipped very low, Giri, who was shivering, got up and switched off the fan. After sometime Naveen got up to switch on the fan and slept back. Giri once again got up and did not know who switched-on the fan, with a sleepy eyes switched the fan off again. Don’t expect mischievous Naveen to stop, he got up again and switched the fan on. Sensing that game was not going to end, Giri simply got under the bed to control the temperature around. 

It was next day morning, boys freshened up and were at the dining table to be served hot mouthwatering breakfast. During the breakfast, somehow Giri came to know that it was Naveen’s act to switch-on the fan frequently. Hoping to teach a lesson, Giri went back to room and quietly dipped Naveen’s warm jacket into the cold water. Everyone reached room and Naveen was shocked to see his jacket wet but he realized his mistake and asked sorry to Giri without any arguments. Others, who were ignorant about all this background score were giggling at the situation of Naveen. Raju teased Naveen “Dear friends, I think we should drop Mr.Naveen from our today’s trip as he cannot afford to come with us without his clothes, I mean his jacket.” Kamal stood up, “I will check out whether our people over here have some spare sweaters. If we need to buy a new one, we need to travel ten kilometers away and without the sweaters you are dead outside!” Kamal called to the room service to be informed that spare sweaters had been given for a laundry wash and it will be delivered today afternoon. Still everyone got into the car to be guided by Kamal’s cousin Mr.Ratan for sightseeing and Naveen was quiet comfortable as he had draped himself with a blanket. Boys began to call him ‘blank Naveen’. Boys were quick to take pictures and Naveen posed with a sense of pride. Ratan to Naveen, “You are really brave chap, don’t you think these guys will tease you on your way back to Bangalore?” Naveen smilingly, “I know they will, but they are my friends and we should have something joyful to remember about our trip. Let the reason be me.” Ratan was quick to respond, “That’s the positive spirit. We will reach the market area and will buy a good sweater for you. You will enjoy the trip as Kamal had enjoyed for so many times.” Within twenty minutes car reached the market. 

 After purchasing the sweater, it was all sightseeing for t boys from waterfalls to Buddhist monastery, from gardens to mountain tips. Boys enjoyed the trip like anything with snaps taken at each and every beautiful place. Two days passed just like that and it was second day evening. Guys purchased a gift and presented it to the home stay people, as the latter were reluctant to take any money for their service. Everyone had a group photo taken as a token of remembrance. It was time to leave the home stay and return to Bangalore, by this time Ratan and his family members who were running the home stay were much impressed by good behavior of boys and hence invited them to visit the place once again along with their family members.

 Back in Bangalore, Anand’s boss returned to his office. Anand, who was anxious to know about the status of patient who had met with an accident rushed to his boss’s cabin. Anand’s boss who was visibly upset wished Anand and took stock of the situation in the office. He appreciated Anand for the progress in the work. Anand with a lenient voice, “Sir, I wanted to know about the situation of your son, I hope he is fine right now! How all these things happened all of a sudden? I couldn’t believe when Rita informed me about the accident.” Anand’s boss with a fragile voice, “He and his friends had been to Coorg for sightseeing! While returning in their car, normal road was closed for some maintenance purpose and these people had taken an alternative route. The road was without any caution sign boards. These guys who were eager to reach home before midnight drove their vehicle very fast. They failed to negotiate a right reverse bend curve and hit a tree injuring everyone! Right now everyone is fine with some minor injuries.” 

 By the time Anand’s boss could complete, Anand who remembered about his brother returning to Bangalore ran out of the cabin and tried to call his brother so that he could be cautioned about the right reverse bend curve. Anand tried to mobiles of every member of the team who were returning to Bangalore, but not even one was reachable over their phones. The car in which Prakash and his friends were traveling was almost half the way towards Bangalore. Anand was very much frustrated and called to home stay to be informed that his brother and friends had already left the place. Ratan, who had picked up the phone also tried from his phone to inform the matter to guys. Car was just about a kilometer away from the spot where accident had occurred injuring Mr. Raghu’s son. 

Anand’s boss Mr. Raghu, who was completely clueless about Anand’s reaction, came out of the cabin, “Anand! What happened to you? Why did you come out running? I can see your face full of anxiety and frustration!” Anand explained everything to his boss and the reason for his frustration. Anand’s boss laughed, “Do not worry Anand; I will assure that your brother will not meet with same type of accident as my son had.” Anand replied, “But sir, how come you are so sure about it? My brother is also traveling on the same route as your son had! I am very much upset about what is going to happen!” Car, which was driven by Prakash was at maximum speed and reached the same accident spot. Prakash immediately slowed down to neatly negotiate the curve. After passing the curve Prakash to his friends with a sigh of relief, “Thank God, there was a caution sign board. In its absence I would have surely hit the tree!” Anand’s boss explained, “As soon as I rushed to the accident spot along with ambulances, I could make out that accident occurred mainly due to absence of caution sign board and I immediately informed to area road traffic in charge, who is a good friend of mine. He has got the sign board installed! So there is no need for you to worry anymore.” 

But still Anand wasn’t convinced and he was anxiously waiting for his brother at his house. He heaved a sigh of relief when he found his brother getting down from the car, safe and sound. Prakash as soon as he got down from the car hugged his brother, “Thanks brother, I averted a major accident because of your advice of watching out for the sign boards on road.” Anand immediately rang to his boss at late night and thanked him very much, “Sir, I am really very proud of you! My brother is back, safe and sound. It is mainly because of your good intention of preventing any other accidents and getting a sign board installed over there!” Anand’s boss, “I had told you earlier. No problem Anand, I am very happy for your brother! It was my duty. Let us discuss about it tomorrow morning. It is late night, go to bed have a good sleep. Good night.” Anand happily wished his boss and got the call cut. 

Everything got settled very fine and good. Main point of the story is about importance of each and every good advice as well as each and every good action performed with good intention. These simple advices and actions help in preventing something bad from happening! Contribute something good from your end too! 

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