SIDDARAMAIAH’S BHAAGYA (LUCK OR KISMAT)

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah has been introducing many schemes for people of Karnataka awkwardly in the name of BHAGYA.  When I tried to find the meaning of Bhagya in dictionary the meaning is simple and straight, in English “Luck” in Hind “Kismat”. I feel these kinds of scheme name are nothing but arrogance in democracy. By the people, for the people and of the people concept is ignored and the government expects people to rely on this kind of schemes (Luck) where it is not even equally granted to all the people, it is limited to only one sect or caste.

Generally what we believe that LUCK is one's pure belief and many believe that it is showered upon human being by god or destiny. Now my question is if government thinks it is god and selectively grants luck for chosen group of people collecting our own money in the form of tax. Is it not the mockery of Democracy?

Do the law makers expect people to worship the government and beg for Bhagya or luck?  Another arrogance and senseless act is the Bhaagya scheme is even extended mercilessly to small children i.e., 5 Eggs for SC/ST and 3 Eggs for General category in a week. Government first of all calling these schemes Bhagya is wrong and discrimination among people is the act of insensitivity.  

Even if we think for a minute and forget discrimination among people in BHGYAs the government granted, even for the poor people how can a government say it’s LUCK (Bhagya)? It is the right of every citizen of this country to have all the facilities provided by the government and government is not God’s resting place (HEAVEN) and CM is no god. As per the constitution, every elected person is the servant of the people and serves the country. Then why this fake, temporary and 5 years Godly act. Providing facilities and schemes for the betterment of the people and spending people’s own money needs no tag line, “LUCK”. Governments should be sensitive towards people and feelings. Yes, you have won elections to serve the people for a limited period of time; this should not turn the law maker arrogant enough to call the government facilities “BHAGYA” or “Luck” and act like god.

Who are we human beings to grant LUCK to fellow human beings? I request these kinds of law makers to be sensitive towards people & poor and refrain from using such name for public welfare schemes. India has changed, its not 1960’s India, where people used to think Indira Gandhi was Goddess. People are more educated and literate now than the 1960's time. Please don’t give such names like BHAGYA to the schemes. You are using people’s money for these schemes, give names which are not arrogant in nature or portray government or CM as GOD.

Deceit: The absence of Patriotism?

I see few politicians and some highly educated people consciously utter insensitive remarks on our mother land, Army and PM. I wonder why? Is it utter selfishness? Is it for Political mileage? It’s beyond a lay man’s thinking capacity to find an answer.  I feel it is sheer absence of gratitude and patriotism.

Gratitude is the highest form of one’s conscience towards the country. It is the unconditional loyalty to the country. An army man fight for the country because of the loyalty and highest form gratitude towards the country and not for the money. The rulers of a country must have the same commitment towards country and vision for the prosperity. A person with greed, lust and selfishness is pain to any nation. The Deceit is pure result of greed and selfishness. A person with lack of respect to the country may be lost in the lust and greed, paralyzed mentally and fail to realize that ruining self by ruining the country. It is unfortunate that India is going through a tough time.  Rulers and leaders are becoming more and more selfish and greedy. The leaders are becoming less loyal to the nation and loyal to their lust and greed.

“Loyalty is the first quality of a good minister. He should not be an opportunist like the rats who leave a sinking ship. The ruler while choosing his assistants should look for trustworthiness and loyalty. A loyal minister will be with the ruler always in sunshine and rain”. - Chanakya

Tarnishing Country’s image:

Insulting one’s own land, questioning the loyalty of the military and praising the enemy is the act of greed and selfishness. A person or a leader of this kind with absence of gratitude and patriotism are left with lust and greed. When the lust and greed dominates one’s mind resulting in exit of the conscience from the soul. Hence for them prosperity of the country is less priority than greed.

India is victim of diplomatic conspiracy hatched by other countries with help of our won politicians and some media houses. Media houses become more caste based than the unbiased journalism. Media houses are owned by either unruly politicians or the foreign investors. In this situation expecting nationalism or patriotism is impossible.  This kind of media house’s selective coverage of the news with propaganda influences the people wrongly. Some people say why should we stand-up when national anthem is played, the respect is in my heart and don’t need to show it. Here you can say the absence of gratitude and patriotism. What if a soldier says why should I fight, the respect is in my heart and I don’t need to show it?

Absence of Gratitude in society:

Under the influence of selfish motives some people defend acts of corrupt leaders and some unruly activists. Absence of gratitude also influences day-to-day life of a common man. For example; SPITTING on the road, throwing GARBAGE on the road, having no respect for Country’s flag, perspective change on the basis of caste and question everything claiming freedom of speech. In recent times some people are opposing Demonetization in India without any logic. There will be some difficulties initially as this is a great task. People don’t mind queuing-up for iPhone, Discount sale, Movie tickets, restaurants, casinos, etc. But they re finding it difficult to queue-up at ATM. Let us have some gratitude towards our country. Let’s not allow greed and lust dominate patriotism. Let us make our country beautiful for the future generation, let us not give them a chance to curse us. Teach the younger generation to have gratitude and patriotism. When country prospers so does the common man!

“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it” –Mark Twain

                           

By Vijay G

Where we are heading?

India; a diversified and complex democracy in the world, thanks to all the politicians for making it complicated. So complicated, that people are confused and afraid to say Bharat Mata Ki Jai or Vande Maataram. People discuss, that if these words are ok to their religion or not. Political parties back this theory. What makes a country united? The patriotism! Patriotism is shown through gestures and slogans so that it reaches the enemies and neutralize them with the strong message that people of the country are with nation. But the irony is political parties take enemy country’s help to sabotage rival party leaders to gain few votes like “Ishrat Jahan Case”

Is it a conspiracy to kill India by killing its roots? Destroy tradition and strong bonding between people. Destroy faith and infuse fear and greed. Destroy strong legacy and abundant knowledge by calling communal and blind belief. Destroy one’s faith and promote other’s faith. In this game, majority of damage has been done to nation.  Just to create a confusion, parties can take help of terrorism and openly endorse it with false allegations is dangerous. The desperation of power hunger political parties instigated so much so that they called “Ishrat Jahan an innocent girl, Hamari Beti, etc etc. Where the whole world knows she was a Let Handler. Even FBI and Devid Headly had informed NIA, Mumbai Police, SIT, Home Ministry, etc. What message we are sending to the world? That India is run by power greedy, corrupt and spoilt bunch of morons who don’t hesitate to sell the country for their benefit?

Hindu Terrorism? 
Hinduism is the most admired religion in the world, we should be proud of it. India is seen as the land of Hinduism, scholars, Vedas, Agamas, Upanishads and land of abundant knowledge.  Hinduism always sacrificed itself time and again for the betterment of the world and Humanity. It is Hinduism that has given knowledge of Herbs, Yoga, astrophysics, astrology, Medicines, meaning of peace, and Meditation to the world. Many finest religions of the world born out of Hinduism. Just for the sake of political mileage you falsely propagated Hindu Terrorism. Hinduism teaches non violence, peace and harmony only. These politicians sabotaged India’s as well as Hinduism reputation in the world.  How can political parties cheat their own country and citizens? Treachery, False propagandas, Terrorism, Greed and Lust, is this the only legacy we are leaving behind for our future generation?

Where we are heading? I am shocked with these incidents. As citizens of this country,  are we conscious towards our responsibilities? We are divided on the bases of caste and religion just for few temporary facilities. If the country is not prospering, then how these facilities will exist? This basic understanding we don’t have. We are falling in the political traps, hate each other and fight for silly reasons. It’s because of our foolishness and cowardice that political parties taking advantage, cheating India and play “Ishrat Jahan” kind of ugly game. Think once, where India is heading…..

INDIA, AN INSPIRATION

What makes India look so different to the world? Is it, the distance between SUN and EARTH told in a simple Sanskrit verse in ancient time itself? Is it the culture, which follows every tradition in scientific way since thousands of years (Blind belief, the name given by so called intellectuals)? Is it that the Ayurveda, which is far more superior medicine system than allopathic?  Is it Yoga which is being practices in India since thousands of years, which the whole world is mad about?

 All these are just few valuable contributions India has given to mankind. The culture which has taught us moral values, ethics, humanity, love, care, hard work, respect for Mother and Nature.The world is now realizing the power of culture and “Sanskar”. We are proud that we admire and worship Mother and Nature as God. Both mother and nature are the true source of man kind, which was realized and practiced since ages in India. Today’s challenges across the world i.e., terrorism and crime are because of absence of culture, human values, love, etc.

 What Legacy we need to build for our future generation:

Our leaders should strive to make this world better place for future mankind. The legacy what we leave is the guiding path for younger generation. Attitude of the leaders of the world inspire younger generation positively or negatively. Below picture are the evidence of our rich culture and quality of leadership, who have realized their responsibility towards the future of mankind.

Productivity, A sweet fruit from Healthy Tree

                       Productivity, A sweet fruit from Healthy Tree

Though tree is a natural resource, the quality of fruit and type of fruit differs depending on the soil, seed and care. Human skills and behaviors are no less than a tree which is planted  and  grown in a farm for future fruit ready. Just a thought , sharing with u all.


Selecting a right Resource: Selecting a right resource is a hard task, same as choosing a right plant suitable for the soil and climate. I mean, we can not plant an apple tree in South India or in hot climate area and expect tasty and red apple. A suitable resource is very important to an organization  in terms of  skills, culture and attitude. A suitable candidate is like a suitable plant chosen for the right soil and climate in order to expect productivity we want.

“For better fruit better plant and for better productivity a right talent”

Nurturing Talent: If best of the best plant planted and not taken care timely then the plant will die before it turns in to fruit yielding tree. Even in case of Human Resources, if the right talent is not nurtured timely, the resource will be under-productive or non productive. For a plant a timely pesticide, proper water, little trimming through some cuts here and there, protect from birds, insects, etc is a must. It requires wealth and time to be invested. It is true even in the case of  Human Resources. Better salary, Training, better facility, Discipline, appreciations, etc., works like water, pesticides, trimming works for a plant.

“Some fruits are seasonal, after the season the time to be given to prepare itself for the next season, it applies to even human resources”

What I believe is organization is also like a farm, a farm which nurtures the talents a knowledge tree and prepare them to deliver a better fruit. A healthy tree with all the care can prosper better. With guidance, training, motivation and support human resources can be more productive. Every  person has a natural quality and talent, organizations and the management should work towards bringing them out and nurture them. Organizations need to invest time on good resources. Build confidence in them, equip them with advanced techniques, boost morale, address the grievances, take care of the resources and expect better performance.

“If plant a tree and forget to care, it will die a natural death without yielding any fruit”. Productivity is a continuous process, not a one day plan.

Pt.Rajguru Guruswami Kalikeri-Santa Shishunala Sharif award - The Hindu

Santa Shishunala Sharif award - The Hindu

On the occasion of a prestigious Karnataka Government's Santa ShishunalaShrif award felicitated to my father Pt Rajguru Gruswami Kalikeri, this brief blog written with information on his achievements. His achievements in the field of music and literature have mesmerized me many times.

Literature:

Being a non-academic background writer, there are several works nearly 6000 pages “Samagra Saahitya” has been published in his credit. His diversified works be it Lyrics, Drama, Novels, Suprabhatas, Philosophy, Puranas etc., reached people of every corner and well received by them. Many legendary artists like Dr. Rajkmar, PB Srinivas, S Janaki etc.

Awards:

Karnataka Govt Highest Civilian ward “Rajyotsava Prashasti” 2003

Karnataka Govt “ Krnataka KalaShree” 2014

Karnataka Govt  “Santa Shishunala Shrif” award  2015

“Vruttischaitanya Ratna” His Holiness Rmbhapuri Jagadgru 2011

Other several awards received by prestigious organizations are in his credit.

Anomalous India 2014

2014 has been year of many changes and revelations. Under the UPA government, India has been very dramatic and witnessed many changes in the political history. One of the fastest growing countries has been the worst performing country because of the corruption and governance. Since a decade country suffered with policy paralysis, scams, job loss and inflation. Common man has suffered the most. Instead of reviving economy and controlling inflation Congress party of India put all the efforts to make Mr Rahul Gandhi , Prime Minister of India. 

 Election 2014 has been the most ill-mouthed India has ever witnessed. Parties have indulged themselves in mudslinging rather than developmental issues. This election has been the most polarized on caste and religion. However, Mr. Modi was the only person was chanting development mantra throughout the campaign. For the first time a prime Ministerial candidate has been on the target of every other political party including the smallest of small parties like Asaduddin Owaisi’a IMIM. People of India have shown that they are above all the castes and creed and no more religion and caste can influence any against development. The country’s policies, facilities and the security have been being derived on the basis of caste and the religion.India has seen 2G,CWG,Coal and Corruption. We have lot of hope on Mr. Modi.

 I will have to mention Aaam Aadmi Party and Mr. Arvind Kejriwal here. The party has filled a new hope of clean politics in people and Mr. AK as the most prominent leader this country has ever seen. But Mr. A K’s wrong decisions and lack of clear goal has downgraded AAP's credibility. Instead of organizing the party efficiently, AAP has jumped in to LS elections before proving something in Delhi. Now AAP is the most unorganized and irrelevant party in the country. 

Without mentioning Mr RAGA this blog is incomplete. As a lay man I always wondered that why Congress party is behind Mr RAGA to make him PM, where his capabilities don’t match the post. Probably this also one of the reasons that Congress party has been vanished. Congress has many leaders like Pranab Mukherji, Kamal Nath, A K Antony and many more not obviously Diggy Raja ( Apne main mast hai ;-)), lets see if Congress has learnt a lesson or it start singing RAGA again. Thank you.