Timely to recall the words of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the Pioneer and Father of India's Space Program, which he spoke while defending it in a young, independent India:
"There are some who question the relevance of space activities in a developing nation...
But we are convinced that if we are to play a meaningful role nationally, and in the comity of nations, we must be second to none in the application of advanced technologies to the real problems of man and society, which we find in our country."
Space #SnT #QTIs
"There are some who question the relevance of space activities in a developing nation...
But we are convinced that if we are to play a meaningful role nationally, and in the comity of nations, we must be second to none in the application of advanced technologies to the real problems of man and society, which we find in our country."
Space #SnT #QTIs
Forwarded from Quotes for UPSC (Naveen M s)
The Silent Retreat
Four monks decided to meditate silently without speaking for two weeks. They began with enthusiasm and no one said a word the whole day. By nightfall of the first day, the candle began to flicker and then went out.
The first monk blurted out, "Oh, no! The candle is out."
The second monk said, "Hey! We are not supposed to speak!"
The third monk said in an irritated voice, "What is this? Why did you two break the silence?"
The fourth monk smiled and said, "Wow! I'm the only one who hasn't spoken."
~~~
Reflections:
Each monk broke the silence for a different reason, each of which is a common stumbling block in our inner journey: distraction, judgement, anger and pride.
The first monk got distracted by one aspect of his experience (the candle) and forgot what was more important - the practice of witnessing without reacting.
The second monk was more worried about others following the rules than in actually practicing himself. He was quick to judge without noticing that he himself was guilty of what he was criticizing.
The third monk let his anger towards the first two monks affect him. The singular burst of anger ruined the effort of the day.
The fourth monk lost his way because of pride. He was convinced he was superior to the others, proving his ignorance.
Why did the fourth monk speak at all? He could have simply maintained his silence and he would have been successful in his endeavor. But if he had, chances are, the other three might have continued to argue and not even noticed his silence. Some people are like this. Their motto is "If I'm doing something good, but no one notices, I might as well not be doing it at all." They believe that the reward is not in the effort, but in the recognition.
There is a beautiful quote, "It is the provence of knowledge to speak; it is the privilege of wisdom to listen."
As we learn to truly listen, witness and observe without impulsively reacting with distraction, judgement, anger and pride, then we understand the true meaning of silence.
Four monks decided to meditate silently without speaking for two weeks. They began with enthusiasm and no one said a word the whole day. By nightfall of the first day, the candle began to flicker and then went out.
The first monk blurted out, "Oh, no! The candle is out."
The second monk said, "Hey! We are not supposed to speak!"
The third monk said in an irritated voice, "What is this? Why did you two break the silence?"
The fourth monk smiled and said, "Wow! I'm the only one who hasn't spoken."
~~~
Reflections:
Each monk broke the silence for a different reason, each of which is a common stumbling block in our inner journey: distraction, judgement, anger and pride.
The first monk got distracted by one aspect of his experience (the candle) and forgot what was more important - the practice of witnessing without reacting.
The second monk was more worried about others following the rules than in actually practicing himself. He was quick to judge without noticing that he himself was guilty of what he was criticizing.
The third monk let his anger towards the first two monks affect him. The singular burst of anger ruined the effort of the day.
The fourth monk lost his way because of pride. He was convinced he was superior to the others, proving his ignorance.
Why did the fourth monk speak at all? He could have simply maintained his silence and he would have been successful in his endeavor. But if he had, chances are, the other three might have continued to argue and not even noticed his silence. Some people are like this. Their motto is "If I'm doing something good, but no one notices, I might as well not be doing it at all." They believe that the reward is not in the effort, but in the recognition.
There is a beautiful quote, "It is the provence of knowledge to speak; it is the privilege of wisdom to listen."
As we learn to truly listen, witness and observe without impulsively reacting with distraction, judgement, anger and pride, then we understand the true meaning of silence.
So.. I had submitted few of my songs to Saregama.
Happy to share that quite a few of them have been selected by them and published on their open stage channel😇
https://youtu.be/HIp9uO_7jtQ
You can find my other covers as well on their channel...ya I can share here also😁
Thank you all🙌
Happy to share that quite a few of them have been selected by them and published on their open stage channel😇
https://youtu.be/HIp9uO_7jtQ
You can find my other covers as well on their channel...ya I can share here also😁
Thank you all🙌
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Ek Din Bik Jayega Mati Ke Mol | Nitish Kumar | Hindi Cover Song | Saregama Open Stage
Saregama Open Stage brings you a new cover version of the most iconic hindi song "Ek Din Bik Jayega Mati Ke Mol " by Nitish Kumar.
Song Name: Ek Din Bik Jayega Mati Ke Mol
🎙️ Artist: Mukesh/Chorus
🎼 Music: R.D. Burman
✍ Lyrics: Majrooh Sultanpuri
Recreation…
Song Name: Ek Din Bik Jayega Mati Ke Mol
🎙️ Artist: Mukesh/Chorus
🎼 Music: R.D. Burman
✍ Lyrics: Majrooh Sultanpuri
Recreation…
Here's a little "Thought-Experiment"
Whatever you are doing, just relax, take a deep breath, and think in your mind "What will be my next thought?"
Done? Now drop in your "next thought" in the comments. Let's see if there's a clear winner!
And a very Happy Independence Day. Jai Hind 🇮🇳
Whatever you are doing, just relax, take a deep breath, and think in your mind "What will be my next thought?"
Done? Now drop in your "next thought" in the comments. Let's see if there's a clear winner!
And a very Happy Independence Day. Jai Hind 🇮🇳
One of my blogs that seems so relevant now. Even I am wondering itna sahi kaisa likh diya tha 😑
https://speakingmymind08.wordpress.com/2022/04/15/failure-a-perspective/
https://speakingmymind08.wordpress.com/2022/04/15/failure-a-perspective/
Speaking My Mind
“FAILURE”- A Perspective
In a world with ever-growing aspirations, intense competition, overt focus on end-results, and plethora of subsequent issues attached to it, the phenomenon of “failure” requires a deep analysis. Th…
विजय-पराजय
यदि तुम विजय चाहो भी,
तो ये आवश्यक नहीं के विजय तुम्हारी ही हो जाए।
तुम्हारी पराजय भी हो सकती है!
किंतु,
यदि तुम विजय से मोहित नही होगे,
तो पराजय से भी नही घबराओगे।
यदि तुम ये सोचो 'पार्थ',
के चाहे विजय हो चाहे पराजय
किंतु तुम तो केवल इसलिए युद्ध कर रहे हो के युद्ध करना तुम्हारा कर्तव्य है,
तो विजय के सुख
या पराजय के दुख का
प्रश्न ही नहीं उठता।
जो ना विजय से सुखी हो,
और ना पराजय से दुखी,
वही 'स्थिथप्रज्ञ' है।
इसलिए हे पार्थ,
कर्म के प्रति फल की चेष्टा ना करो,
तुम तो केवल वही करो जो तुम्हारे वश में है।
अर्थात, अपने 'धर्म' का पालन करो।
(गीता)
Applies to CSE/ World Cup Final/ Life and what not...
यदि तुम विजय चाहो भी,
तो ये आवश्यक नहीं के विजय तुम्हारी ही हो जाए।
तुम्हारी पराजय भी हो सकती है!
किंतु,
यदि तुम विजय से मोहित नही होगे,
तो पराजय से भी नही घबराओगे।
यदि तुम ये सोचो 'पार्थ',
के चाहे विजय हो चाहे पराजय
किंतु तुम तो केवल इसलिए युद्ध कर रहे हो के युद्ध करना तुम्हारा कर्तव्य है,
तो विजय के सुख
या पराजय के दुख का
प्रश्न ही नहीं उठता।
जो ना विजय से सुखी हो,
और ना पराजय से दुखी,
वही 'स्थिथप्रज्ञ' है।
इसलिए हे पार्थ,
कर्म के प्रति फल की चेष्टा ना करो,
तुम तो केवल वही करो जो तुम्हारे वश में है।
अर्थात, अपने 'धर्म' का पालन करो।
(गीता)
Applies to CSE/ World Cup Final/ Life and what not...
This is for all the evergreen song lovers!
Jab Deep Jale Aana-Live performance at the Company Cultural Meet.
@SpeakingMyMind
https://youtu.be/2QYL_lXR9rY
Jab Deep Jale Aana-Live performance at the Company Cultural Meet.
@SpeakingMyMind
https://youtu.be/2QYL_lXR9rY
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जब दीप जले आना | Jab Deep Jale Aana (Chitchor) | Live Performance by Nitish | with Hindi Lyrics
Performed this at a company-level Cultural Meet.
Many thanks to Dhirhi sir on Harmonium, Laxman ji on Guitar and Munna Guru ji on Tabla.
Truly humbled by all the encouragement from the judges for the event.
This song is a magnum opus in its own terms.…
Many thanks to Dhirhi sir on Harmonium, Laxman ji on Guitar and Munna Guru ji on Tabla.
Truly humbled by all the encouragement from the judges for the event.
This song is a magnum opus in its own terms.…
हाल बदले तो कुछ बात बनें,
ये साल तो हर साल बदलता है।
A Happy New Year to everyone!💫
ये साल तो हर साल बदलता है।
A Happy New Year to everyone!💫
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After CSE journey, I have rediscovered my love for badminton. Here's a wonderful story about the game!😌