"It is Else", Keep trying!

Keep moving! That's what was in my mind...Keep looking ahead, don't wait for the things to change by itself, at least keep trying, be in motion, and keep moving!

Darkness surrounding me has to end...today...if not today, tomorrow...if not tomorrow, then later! I will see the day of light...I will be out of this darkness some day. I kept that thought alive...in every moment I walked, every second that passed...every step I moved forward.

One negative after another negative...Bad days never seemed to go away...there were times, when I stumbled upon any positive hope...there were days, when I just wished it to let go...there were times when I did not see any options...But, I  persisted, decided to live, decided to try, decided to find a way...and kept moving!

It was important to be positive...not only externally; but internally too. I had to be in stable frame of mind. This is to have rational thinking process, continue to have an ability to make sane decisions...

I went through a difficult journey, crossed mind-boggling tasks, bore criticisms, surpassed disappointments, faced failures; but kept moving!

Once I followed the motto of "keep trying, and keep moving"...I never bothered to worry about failures...In that world, it is a result...if it is not the result you wanted, then it is ahead...apply the "Else", and keep trying! And, keep moving!

Delhi Election Results - Uncertainty in Certainty!

Yes, that is how I have perceived the results from Delhi elections. While the whole of India is inclined and marching towards a particular trend; Delhi people have indicated their intentions to be different.

During previous assembly elections itself, when they voted for AAP so over-vehemently; I realized that Delhi people wants to create a certain and unique impression on Indian mindset...During Loksabha elections, they got carried away with what was happening all over the country in the form of Modi wave.

Now during 2015 Assembly elections, they have come out, and reflected that they represent volatility of Indian democracy, and political set-up. They have shown that they are not ready to follow the norm, but decide the course for themselves.

It can also be perceived that Delhi elections has set the motion for future; and what India might follow in the days to come. They have set the precedence, and defined the next steps for Indian political establishment. However, scanning the other states, it does not look like the trend set by Delhi has many takers.

It is only with time, we will know whether Delhi has done right or created further problems for themselves! Let us wait, and see!

New India - Truly connecting to world!

World has seen how Modi is in hurry to prove that a new & able leader has arrived at the world stage; and in particularly how India has its own world leader!

After becoming Prime Minister, he established that he is here to change the norms, bend the rules, and establish things that will go long way. Inviting all of SAARC leaders including that of Pakistan indicated that he goes beyond restrictions and reservations, and looking for newer dimensions in existing relationship with foreign countries. Although just in few months, he demonstrated the strong determination when he & his team did not blink an eye in cancelling the foreign secretary level talks with Pakistan.

Modi continued his aspirations to establish contacts and relationships with all foreign countries. He made trips to various foreign countries including Bhutan, Nepal, Australia, France & USA. He not only established contacts with foreign dignitaries, but also mesmerized Indian audiences with his charismatic personality, and inspirational speeches. Many key foreign leaders made visits to India, and those made headlines. They signed key deals, made promises, and indicated transformation of India at world stage.

One, who has been following Modi's visits, and acts with respect to foreign policies; can easily conclude that those have been huge hits. It is important for any country to establish contacts with partners at regular intervals to demonstrate continuous trust in the relationship.

Modi played a masterstroke in inviting Obama to Republic day celebrations. Would have preferred to keep it minus the hugs, and use of first names. Never the less, it transformed and added few more steps to India becoming a true leader at world stage.

It is still a long way to go, and only such steps can make India an influential leader in the region; and in the world!

Being at Smoky’s!

Mountains calling!

I never had a reason to visit mountains unless I wanted to go for hiking, or friends have planned a picnic. Been lived near a National park (Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Mumbai); mountains have never fancied me much. It is like easier the access, the lesser the respect for it; and more difficult it is to achieve; you become more interested in it.

Anyways, let me come back to Smoky. Since, I came to Nashville, USA; I have been hearing a lot about Smokys… Smoky Mountains in Tennessee State, USA have always been the center of many discussions that I have been involved. People talked about how beautiful it is, and how colorful it is during falls…And, animals present in the mountains, in particular bears…It had fascinated me for a long time, and had decided to visit it some-time.

Finally at Mountains!

So, within two weeks, I planned every-thing, and I was at mountains along with my family! My Smoky’s trip turned out to be awesome…

I reached there Friday evening after a drive of four hours, and straight away went for Roaring Fork Motor trail…That was awesome…Driving the Car amid slopes, and narrow roadway was good experience…And, then some of the points showed a good display of colors on the mountain!

I realized that I have booked a very good Condo…This was located very close to Ober Gatlinburg on the top! It was very good view of mountains and downhill from the top! We could click pictures…

And, then by evening; things changed drastically…Snow fall began sometime in the evening…and then it continued till 1 PM the next day…It was awesome view experiencing Snow-fall on the top…Watching trees and mountains covered with Snow was great!

On Sunday, things got better…covered a lot of attractions in the downtown (Skylift, Trolly, Ripley’s)…and then went for Sugarland Visitor Center thinking that Cades Cove loop road is closed…However got to know that it was open via White River Road…We did not face any traffic during the entire journey until we got into Cades Cove loop road…But this place was called scenic loop for some reason…Mountain was clearly visible with minimum 5 range of colors with snow layer at the top forming one of it…That was awesome view!

Overall it was fantastic journey…Going to make it again during summers.

Can I Fly? Why not, if I can swim...

Thoughts often fly, and don't swim...They fly at a speed, which cannot be measured, cannot be defined...One just have to think...Fortunately every human being is possessed with mental power at some capacity to think. And, the speed of thinking can take the man to Moon, and takes it back to earth on the very ground he is sitting. In no time, and at no price. That is the power of thought.

By the way, I have been bourgeoning an idea for a long time...and have been questioning myself for a long time. Why can not I fly myself, and need the help of equipments/ instruments?

Don't I swim...A human body is not supposed to swim...at least that is how we define animals to be...However, we realized our internal strengths, and capitalized on it; and have developed the skill of swimming. Other animals living on the ground, who can walk and run, also have developed the skill of swimming.

So, why is that only birds can fly. I understand, they have the body structure having wings, and other supporting things to allow them to fly. However, I am sure, there is that hidden thing, and we ourselves are unaware of that sense; which if we exploit correctly, would allow us to fly.

In Hindu mithology, there is a lord named Hanumana, who was able to fly, and reach distances in no time. It is on us to realize that strength, and identify that hidden power in us to utilize us to fly. If we can do so, it will remove the need for us to utilize any travel options.

Simply imagine how many of the problems in the world will simply go away, if human beings start flying. I will not describe those things here, and leaving it to your imagination...

So, here I am challenging the scientists all across the globe to study this phenomena, and uncover that science which allowed Lord Hanuman to fly!

I am excited with that very thought...

Human Population - Trend, and Realty

At times, what you see is not what it is. Labor is required to un-cover the thruth. You need to dig it little deep, and know the REAL truth!

For long, I was told that it is a lack of education, which is contributing to ever increasing Indian population. It is world known fact, that Indian population is growing at a pace faster than all the other nations in the world.

So, should we simply believe that the higher un-educated rate in India is one of the reasons...In a way, Yes...that is what is visible on the surface.

However, what is the reason for increasing population in all the other countries in South Aisa...China is leading the pack. I hope, that knowing English is NOT an important criteria to have the tag of 'educated'. Chinese prefer to learn and know Chinese language.

So, thought a lot, and researched only a bit - I concluded that it is the overall climate, which has to be conducive to the growth of human beings and in general animals. It is not only human beings, but also the other animals who have found conducive atmosphere in south asia to grow, and contnue to fertile.

Conducive enviornment includes the fertility of the land, and easy acquatainance of food and shelter for animal beings. And, that is an important criteria to have growth of human beings, and other animals.

Survival of people has been the most in this part of the world; which has the luxury to have several rivers, sweet water, agricultural land, mountains, and habitant climate. How many severe natural calamities have we seen in this part of the world as compared to other parts of the world.

While Japan keeps facing earth-quake like situations, American nations and Russia suffers from stringent cold like situations, and all other nature called disasters. The African continent has other issues to not allow human beings to prosper easily. Australia is not old enough to have human habitat to be compared.

All in all Indian sub-continent will have continue to have population growth...Although with an increase in education level, the percentage of population growth may come down a bit...however it will continue to grow till the natural resources are enough to feed and sustain such a growth!

Truth: Who defines it?

I have continuously been perturbed by a question… coming from inner core – What is truth? Who defines it?

It is not on the basis of equality, not on the basis of urgency…It is defined by the people possessing power at that time. It is their convenience, and interest, that identifies truth; and makes it relevant to them, rather relevant to society.

Ages ago, Hindus developed various castes, defined castes, attributed various factors into caste…It was considered truth then. There was a breed, which was suppressed. A society, which crippled the growth of one set of human beings. People were tortured on the basis of race. Was that equal? People in today’s world say, No! However, that was considered truth then. People with power took shade of God, and said this is right. Lower caste people were made to serve, and higher class people were made to relish. So, it continued on the name of religion, and on the name of God!

Then, the era came of Kings…They ruled nations, people - minds and soles of people. They were supposedly on the right side of truth; when they murdered, butchered generations of human beings; and aspired on the path of expanding their kingdoms. Some did try to spread love, but their sense of love, and hate was confined to what they thought was right…Others did not have choice to consider anything else other than what kings thought as truth.

Westerners were supposed to be modern than Indian civilization…There are historians, who have studied and reported various aspects of western countries…However, I think; they were far ahead, in defining the truth…Probably they thought that truth can be prevailed only with the mindset of colonists…spreading their empire from one country to other country…they fought with each other on the basis of what was right to them. They invented ‘Nuclear’ weapons to win the war of truth!

And, now; we have individuals, governments having all the right to define the truth…Whether it is capitalists, socialist or communists, they are defining the means to earn, and spend based on what they think is “right”. They are colluding with various stakeholders behind the scenes to benefit them, who do not have any interest in public welfare. It is a situation all across the world, where lower class people are made to suffer, and higher class people are meant to further prosper.

It is high time, we “people’ come out of the pseudo definition of truth…and define truth, what is universally acceptable. Is it possible, rather looks pretty complex, and difficult to achieve. May be, we should try it once.