A High Dividend Paying Bank. ” Universe is a Bank which multiplies your acts of goodwill and kindness at an interest rate far higher than any conventional bank. However it also multiplies your negative assets (jealousy, ill-will, deceit) at a similar rate. Your good acts will get you and your family rewards in a […]
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Life is like a Camera!
Today morning one of my Face Book friends posted a picture which read, “ Life is like a camera, just focus on what’s is important and capture the good times, develop from the negatives and if things don’t work out, just take another shot.” I am sure this famous poster is a statement by some […]
O Lord, I Seek the following.
I am not a very religious person in the ritualistic sense, I am a bit of rationalist. However I strongly feel and believe that there is an Abstract Power which is all-pervasive, omnipresent and highly decentralized consciousness residing in all of us; which some of us try to explore while many ignore it. Today morning, […]
Dignified Swindlers
In one of my earlier blogs, (Thieving with Principles) I had written about the story of Guru Nanak’s advice to a thief and its subsequent effects. A thief was advised by Guru Nanak not to commit theft , however since the thief knew no other profession and expressed his inability to give up stealing; certain conditions were suggested to him before undertaking further ventures.
A. Do not steal from a poor person.
B. Do not steal if you have eaten someone’s salt.
C. Let others who are innocent not be punished for the crimes committed by him.
The thief followed the advice in letter and spirit and went to commit theft at King’s palace, where he happened to put some eatable into his mouth from King’s kitchen (thinking it to be sugar) before decamping with the loot. Since it turned out to be salt he left the entire stuff and went away. Next day many petty thieves were rounded up and tortured by the Police, the actual thief remembering Guru’s third advice turned himself in, lest some innocent people are punished for his crime. King on finding out the reasons from the thief pardoned him and in fact gave him a job; thus the thief was transformed.
Let us compare the above episode and three pieces of advice in the context of present day Indian leaders and public servants. While some of them are honest yet majority of them fall into the category of what I would say “Dignified Swindlers.” Reasons:
A. Majority of them steal from poor people. Most of the funds meant for social schemes for uplifting of the poor do not reach them and get channelized into the coffers of administrative/political coterie. India’s former Prime Minister Late Mr Rajiv Gandhi had once said that out of every rupee sanctioned for the poor only 10 paise reach them (90% is siphoned away).
B. These very leaders and public servants eat the salt of the government and yet some of them swindle. Other day, we saw a TV news of a raid on an Administrative Service officer of MP where an amount of Rs 200 crores (35 million USD) was found stashed in his house. Surely he would not have saved it from his meagre pay and allowances. As for as some politicians are concerned, less said the better.
C. For most of the scandals and corruption crimes the actual defaulters get away, it is the lesser mortals who are made a scapegoat. Exactly opposite of Guru Nanak’s third advice.
It is sad that this is happening in India a country having rich culture, heritage and ancient values imparted by our saints. Somewhere down the road we are missing the point; our younger generation need to be taught basic values more than anything else.
Guchi
Fear- Go Away
We live constantly in fear; which stems from insecurity, phobias, complexes and host of other factors. There is fear of failure for those struggling at the threshold of their profession. For successful people there is fear of maintaining or bettering their level. Fear grips all sections of the society alike, young, middle-aged and old. For […]
ÉLAN: A Management Perspective.”
1. ÉLAN is adapted from a French word which implies; Enthusiastic vigorous and liveliness coupled with a distinctive style of functioning. Having been through rigours of Army life for 38 years, I have had the opportunity to serve under various commanders who were military leaders in their distinctive style. I learnt good and practical management […]
While on the Journey of Life!
Originally posted on Ice Maiden Diaries:
Good morning. If you’re reading this, congratulations, you’re Alive. And if you can’t find a reason to smile about that, you’ll have an awfully tough time finding a better reason to do so. Time spent living is time worth appreciating. You are able to see the sunrise and the…
Slow and steady wins the race; have Patience
Slow and steady wins the race, have Patience. While doing my daily exercises in the gym, I usually listen to some music through the earphones to overcome fatigue. Today, I happened to listen to a very interesting Hindi song from film “Rab ne bana di Jodi”. I am sure most of you would be aware […]
A Gentle Person
A Gentle Person A gentle person takes care not to hurt other’s feelings by his/her talk, action or body language. Ensures that his/her display of knowledge does not create feeling of inferiority complex in others. A ever smiling personality who is polite, cultured, calm and ever willing to extend his/her hand for those in need. […]
Some life lessons to Ponder over!
Honesty. Guru Nanak Dev Ji was a great saint and reformist who taught us conduct of life by following Hard work, Honesty, Dedication , Humility and above all faith in Divine. He preferred to eat food in the house of an honest carpenter Bhai Lalo rather than a corrupt rich man Malik Bhago. His teachings […]
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