World Through My Eye

Mostly core Adivasis will not use the pavement for excretion. Adivasis are more conscious and aware of the "nature" and keeping nature clean. Yes, the memories of civilization are of great value, especially when it comes to "preserving nature". We can follow some of the Adivasis practices, if we want to preserve nature. For some reason, I am reluctant to think that Adivasis will migrate to modern cities or villages and want to stay there. They are experts in finding their own livelihood in jungles. They are self-sufficient and happy there. Yes, I have heard that they have some terrifying traditions like "human sacrifice". But they have to be educated for that.  The people who live on pavements, generally migrate from villages to cities in search of livelihood. Unfortunately, they are neither modern not traditional. But they are definitely not adivasis. They do not know how to live in cities as well as in jungles. They have got a "sandwiched value-set...

The wider the road is, the more traffic Why people use vehicles?  1. Footpaths are occupied or dirty. It's hard or mentally exhausting to walk, to see all that encroachment or dirt. Ideally walking is the best form of exercise and natural living to get sun or fresh air. By now most of the Indians realize its importance. I don't think Indians will mind walking, given beautiful surroundings.  2. Ideally, if a common man sees public figures or leaders use a footpath to walk, he will start following them. Public figures can set examples. However, there are rare public figures who walk in India, because of security reasons. To handle most critical issues of the country, we need leaders to set an example. And "traffic" is one such issue. 3. For a few people, using vehicles might be a "status symbol".  4. The public transport system should be highly efficient if we want to avoid our own vehicle. But I think except a few major cities, public transport system is not ...

Some parts of study remain the same despite in 1976 or 2026. These are called the "basics". Let's take an example of Maths. Without learning the basic "addition", "subtraction", "multiplication", "division", we cannot directly jump onto "integration", "differentiation" concepts, just because they are more advanced. If we take an example of "electronics", without learning "resistors", "capacitors", "inductors", "diodes", "transistors", we cannot directly jump to "semiconductor electronics", even though that's the latest. Similarly, if we consider an example of computer science, without knowing the basic definition of "functions", "overloading", "overriding", we cannot directly jump on to the advanced concepts of computer science, that is "machine learning" or "AI". Some things are just "...

Sports - India is doing well academically on Science, Technology, Arts, Commerce front. But lacking considerably on the Sports front.  Laboratories - Considering the number of students, the access to laboratories is very limited in their school days (in the young age from 13 to 18 years age of students). The access is little more in their colleges/universities (from 18 to 22 years age of students). Access is the most during their Masters and PhD (from 22 to 27 years). If the students are given more access to laboratories in their young ages, they can create/invent more. Workshops - In India, the practical or hands-on training is much less in school or university days. That is why the knowledge the students receive, remains "bookish" knowledge. If more workshop training is given to the students in their school and university times, it would be beneficial for them in the short run, immediately after coming out of University and getting placed in job. What helps in the long run ...

It is an "extreme stand", whereas life is full of "compromises" at every step. However the good news is, everyone has a freedom to choose their own "compromising limit". Everyone has a freedom to choose their own "principles and values" over which their life is based. These "principles and values" enable us to choose our "compromising limit". The These "principles and values" decide the person's character. And ultimately the "society" respects the "character".

In India, we see a lot of "attachment" phenomenon. Including attachment towards kids, attachment to job, attachment to places, attachment to gold etc. People are reluctant to change in general. They are reluctant to explore. In earlier ages, there was a tendency to settle down near water bodies. Therefore, civilizations are developed across the banks of rivers. In this era, there is a tendency to settle down where the "conveyance" is more. So, they settle near bus-stops, railway stations, airports etc. That helps them to go for their jobs easily. Over a period of time, these places have become dirty. However, due to financial crunch and time crunch it is hard for them to maintain these places regularly. I mean colour the places, clean the places regularly.  There is a lot of fear among people in general, to get "deceived" by the builders, by the government authorities. Sometimes builders or government officials start a project and it stops in the middle, b...

In Indian society, the unmarried woman and her children are not respected. The guy can swiftly escape from his responsibility if decides so. The question is how to prevent these incidents from happening? The other question is, if such an incident happens, how to resolve it? Should the society simply forgive the girl and accept her and her child respectfully? If that is done, won't it become a "norm" to be an unmarried mother? Won't she set an example of "doing something wrong" and still get due respect? Isn't that an example of starting to respect the wrong practice? The main question here is about the child. The child has not done anything wrong. Why should he be punished by disrespect even before birth? This is a very complex scenario which is not restricted at a family level, but escalated to society and religion level. If the girl is educated and financially independent, she can put efforts to change her circumstances. Bring up her child on her own. ...

 I personally prefer changing the circumstances over accepting the reality. "Accepting the reality" is very pessimistic approach. Whereas "Changing our circumstances" is optimistic. Something could be done to improve the circumstances, gives us hope. It allows us to dream ... And one can dream big. One can put efforts to achieve our dreams, our goals. As long as our dreams do not hurt anyone, we are free to achieve them.  "Changing the circumstances" moves us forward. Whereas "accepting the reality" keeps us from moving forward. And regarding "Knowing the right place and the right time in life", may probably never happen, if you believe in "changing the circumstances" to be happy. Because changing the circumstances towards betterment is an ongoing process. It's very nature of "being ongoing" keeps us on our toes. It keeps us focused on our goals. And focused mind can achieve a lot !  If you believe in the philoso...

Why teachings are followed? Is it due to status? Is it due to showcasing super-natural powers? Is it due to miracles? Buddha - Sometimes I wonder, if Buddha was not a prince who became enlightened and established meditation practices ... if he was a common man, would his teachings be followed by the society?  Dhyaneshwar - Sant Dhyanneshwar's father became a monk and after few years of practicing being monk, he wanted to get back to married life again. The society backed off. No one supported a monk coming back to married life. The society started following his kids, but negatively. One of his sons, Sant Dhyaneshwar, when grew made a buffalo say vedas. A symbolic of animals are more loving, trustworthy than the "society" that time. And he can train them (the animals) on India's ancient knowledge, why can't he train humans. Another incident which gives a powerful message is, once a guru wanted to meet Sant Dhyaneshwar, to showcase his power.  He sat on the back of ...

"Homemaker" is the "default role" in which the girl lands after marriage. So in my opinion, there is no "aspiration" required to be a Homemaker. She is a home maker by default. There is no problem if the girl wants to be a Homemaker forever. But keeping that motivation alive through life is a challenge. Husband's emotional unavailability due to work OR husband's unavailability to share the responsibility of kids, may overwhelm her. Life can throw challenges at her and she should be equipped to handle those challenges. When a girl goes out for work, interacts with multiple people, she naturally gets trained to handle responsibilities. Whereas when a homemaker gets trained to handle responsibilities of the family members, most of the time it is like "Start digging a well, when feel thirsty" approach. There has not been any training happened for communication, interactions, care. In a country like India, it is assumed that "Girls are ve...