SG Ruminations Vol 1 - Sabari Ganesh (books to read to get smarter TXT) 📗

In this era of scarcity and inflation; with people suffering for food, clothing and shelter; May be we should stop performing ‘abhishekam’ to idols in temples with edible items. Just plain water should suffice. The savings could be used to feed the poor and hungry. I am unable to buy the concept of ‘pouring’ milk over the idol; when a kid is sitting just outside wanting food. It means hypocrisy to me.

Each locality has at least two major temples; one for Shiva and the other for Vishnu. Temple authorities spend enormous amount in the name of functions. Everyone visiting the temple can be fed with the enormous funding the temple receives.? We can practically wipe out beggars in the state.

Root cause of every evil in society is Hunger. Wiping out the hunger of people without searching reasons actually benefits society. Introspect. Free food in temples thrice a day; everyday will not make people lazy; it would give them the energy and stability of mind and elasticity to think and earn a living, wiping out most of the evils in a society.

The best yagna is performed in the stomach of the poor and needy. Fill their stomach with food. No other yagna can match up. When a person's stomach is filled with food, it becomes an effective weapon that destroys most of the malice that is rooted in his mind.

Hunger is the greatest evil of mankind. Every vile thought springs out of a depressed mind linked to a starved stomach; especially kids.

Why GOD sit on animals? A symbolic representation that we should control our animal instincts; and surpass them. GOD sitting on animals tell us: Never become a prey to animal instincts. Put the weight of your conscience to suppress and surpass them. When a person controls and transcends his animal instincts with the power of his conscience; he becomes GOD.

Peace is in leading a contented life with minimal material comfort. Foolish to crave for material pursuits; even our body is not eternal. The more simple our life style is; easier it is for us to be ethical. Simplicity is the manifestation of a insightful contemplation. Moderation is the key that unlocks the contentment in leading a simple life style.

Understanding among nations on religious and spiritual grounds to nurture empathy is the only way to peace. Curbing nuclear proliferation is farce. Nations that do not nurture empathy on religious and spiritual grounds will fight with bamboos, even if their military strength is dissolved.

India with focus on convergence of various technology to develop, deliver and defend - a prominent force in the region. India, a formidable power if it minimises its dependence on oil imports. Research should focus on sustainable renewable energy put to daily use.

When a society fails to respect its womenfolk; it is sure heading towards destruction. The onus of claiming respect from the men-folk is with the ladies. When the women in a society cannot be kept within safety parameters; confusion is the result. Freedom and independence is not breaking barricades of safety and precaution.

Kanchi Paramacharya HH Sri Chandrasekara Indra Sarasvati was against women folk earning their own money. Who listened? Now this drollery.

A competitor is never respected. One is always tested and analysed for weaknesses and every opportunity seized to overpower and surpass. Intelligence and independence at the cost of moral values is self-destructive. Going against nature is stupidity.

When we are able to see within us; we are never alone. The whole world is a distant dream when we constantly look inward within us. Flirting with oneself is eternal bliss. The blind spot of a person represented in the BCG matrix disappears when we are able to look inside us any time, every time, all the time.

May be its time that we get to see one hour feature films; with no intervals. Short and Sweet. Am against the 'Intermission' during a show in theatres. A kind of cartelisation by the vendor and theatre owner. Clean and tidy theatres; non-smoking zones; one hour movies; no intermission; Sigh... Day dreaming? No. A definite possibility in the near future.

Me and other's perception about me are two different entities. People perceive me according to their personality types. I am who I am. When you tell me who I am; you are indirectly and factually telling me who you are. Simple. Correct? For the same 'Me', multiple perceptions exist according to the personality of the audience.

What is mine, should never leave me; what left me was never mine, but my imagination; I have to shed this body too one day; Who am I?