Ravi had flown to Delhi to attend yesterday’s (27.08.07) Award Night of SAP, Germany.
I had been seeing him for the past few months how he slogged out day and night. I had also seen him while explaining his pet project to me with great satisfaction and humility. And it has not gone futile.
This self-made genius has sailed his company through the SAP awards category to the top with his innovative approach, logical thinking and lightning work pattern. He was the only backbone, skeleton, flesh, blood and life of the project. To quote his own words …
Asian Paints Limited has been awarded 'Innovative SAP Enterprise SOA Adoption Award' for the year 2007. The CEO of SAP AG, Germany was there to give away the awards. He said he was impressed with the work done by us.
It feels good to see that the work done has got recognition at the highest level. I am happy that I was a part of the team which made this happen.
It is a great moment for your company. More so, it is a great achievement and milestone in your career.
God bless you my dear brother! I am so proud of you!
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Monday, August 13, 2007
Learn the lessons fast
Yesterday, I had started reading Mitch Albom’s ‘The five people you meet in heaven’. The story started with the End of an 83 year old man caused due to an accident. The story proceeds to say that he meets five people in heaven to learn lessons from his previous life in an unusual way.
The first man is a Blue man who awaits for Edward aka Eddie in heaven to teach the first lesson. He narrates an incident during Eddie’s boyhood life. The boy was supposed to meet with an accident by a Ford car but narrowly escaped death. The Blue man says that the driver was none other than him, that he lost his control on the steering by the boy’s act, met with an incident due to this and died on the spot.
We are concerned of our side of the story and fail to see the other side of it. When Eddie comes to know of this in heaven, he feels very bad that he was the reason for the Blue man’s death.
The wise man replies thus…
“That there are no random acts. That we are all connected. That you can no more separate one life from another than you can separate a breeze from the wind.”
I was thinking a lot after reading this book. What kind of lessons do I have to learn?
Ironically, yesterday night came to know of the death of a 20 year old boy who was my friend’s son. He met with his end on the evening of 11th August as the lorry ran over him. All the wisdom that I had collected vanished in a second. What we plan for our whole life is dismantled in a second… Our plan never coincides with God’s. May his soul rest in peace!
I vividly remember the small talk that the boy gave before leaving for India for his studies. I am terribly moved by the trauma the parents must be undergoing. I have no words to console them however. May God give them courage to face life without their darling son!
Whatever do I have to learn, I must learn here and now. The next moment is neither mine nor yours. The two things that I should at least follow…
• Never wait for the opportune moment to say ‘sorry’
• Never postpone my expression of love to whom I want to say
Anything else??
Anything else??
The first man is a Blue man who awaits for Edward aka Eddie in heaven to teach the first lesson. He narrates an incident during Eddie’s boyhood life. The boy was supposed to meet with an accident by a Ford car but narrowly escaped death. The Blue man says that the driver was none other than him, that he lost his control on the steering by the boy’s act, met with an incident due to this and died on the spot.
We are concerned of our side of the story and fail to see the other side of it. When Eddie comes to know of this in heaven, he feels very bad that he was the reason for the Blue man’s death.
The wise man replies thus…
“That there are no random acts. That we are all connected. That you can no more separate one life from another than you can separate a breeze from the wind.”
I was thinking a lot after reading this book. What kind of lessons do I have to learn?
Ironically, yesterday night came to know of the death of a 20 year old boy who was my friend’s son. He met with his end on the evening of 11th August as the lorry ran over him. All the wisdom that I had collected vanished in a second. What we plan for our whole life is dismantled in a second… Our plan never coincides with God’s. May his soul rest in peace!
I vividly remember the small talk that the boy gave before leaving for India for his studies. I am terribly moved by the trauma the parents must be undergoing. I have no words to console them however. May God give them courage to face life without their darling son!
Whatever do I have to learn, I must learn here and now. The next moment is neither mine nor yours. The two things that I should at least follow…
• Never wait for the opportune moment to say ‘sorry’
• Never postpone my expression of love to whom I want to say
Anything else??
Anything else??
Sunday, August 12, 2007
My letter to God - 1
Dear God,
How are you?
My mother says that you can see me and I cannot see you. Now do you see me writing this letter? Good!
I wanted to share so many things with somebody. You know I don’t have friends. Because they say that I am ugly, dark, poor, snob and fat.
So, please read my letter carefully. You don’t have to come in front of me. But just write your reply and keep it under my pillow. I shall take it tomorrow morning. Is it ok, God?
OK. I am a good girl in studies. But I don’t have any inclination to play sports. Just because I am fat, my friends make fun of me. Why do they do this, God? Will you not teach them a lesson on my behalf?
My mother, she cleans vessels and washes clothes in the aunties’ houses. They keep ridiculing her. She keeps smiling in front of them but cries a lot in our house. I love my mother very much. Why do you make her cry so much? When will she stop crying? I don’t want her to work only but she is going because I have to study. I am helpless.
Will you answer my questions, God? You will and you must. Who else do I have to talk to otherwise?
I won’t tell about our sharing of letters to anybody. It’s a secret between you and me. So, you must definitely write to me. Then only I shall share more things with you tomorrow.
Be a good friend. Will you?
Love you,
Ramya (7 years old)
Your loving friend
P.S. I wrote a few two-line letters to God during my childhood waiting for an answer for many months and years. Nobody knows about it, of course. That’s the inspiration behind this series of letters titled ‘My letter to God’ which you would be reading…...
How are you?
My mother says that you can see me and I cannot see you. Now do you see me writing this letter? Good!
I wanted to share so many things with somebody. You know I don’t have friends. Because they say that I am ugly, dark, poor, snob and fat.
So, please read my letter carefully. You don’t have to come in front of me. But just write your reply and keep it under my pillow. I shall take it tomorrow morning. Is it ok, God?
OK. I am a good girl in studies. But I don’t have any inclination to play sports. Just because I am fat, my friends make fun of me. Why do they do this, God? Will you not teach them a lesson on my behalf?
My mother, she cleans vessels and washes clothes in the aunties’ houses. They keep ridiculing her. She keeps smiling in front of them but cries a lot in our house. I love my mother very much. Why do you make her cry so much? When will she stop crying? I don’t want her to work only but she is going because I have to study. I am helpless.
Will you answer my questions, God? You will and you must. Who else do I have to talk to otherwise?
I won’t tell about our sharing of letters to anybody. It’s a secret between you and me. So, you must definitely write to me. Then only I shall share more things with you tomorrow.
Be a good friend. Will you?
Love you,
Ramya (7 years old)
Your loving friend
P.S. I wrote a few two-line letters to God during my childhood waiting for an answer for many months and years. Nobody knows about it, of course. That’s the inspiration behind this series of letters titled ‘My letter to God’ which you would be reading…...
Saturday, August 11, 2007
For one more day
‘Tuesdays with Morrie’ is an unforgettable real-life conversation documented in an unusual way. It revolves around two characters – Mitch Albom and Morrie. Incidentally, Mitch Albom is the author of this best seller.
Keeping this in mind, I picked up his book ‘For one more day’. What to say about this! Mitch knows how to deliver his writings and creativity. I was instantly absorbed into his book the moment I read the first page. Again an unusual tale interspersing wisdom on life and death with a different touch. The author’s strongest points are his simple language and the depth of the subject. A truly amazing story telling it is.
We are introduced to Pauline Benetto, mother of Charley (Chick) Benetto as a ghost. Chick loses his father and mother, resorts to heavy drinking and is finally dumped by his own family. He feels desolate and isolated, sulks as if nobody in the world wants him, care for him and love him. He takes the worst decision of committing suicide. His attempts turn futile and then he meets his mother ghost. What happens after that is what the book is all about.
Madame Pauline (Posey) made me cry at many places. Chick helped me to gauge where I stand as far as my concern for my mother is. Chick’s collection of memoirs containing….
* Times my mother stood for me
* Times I did not stand up for my mother
really shook me, I must admit.
A great book from Mitch Albom one more time.
Keeping this in mind, I picked up his book ‘For one more day’. What to say about this! Mitch knows how to deliver his writings and creativity. I was instantly absorbed into his book the moment I read the first page. Again an unusual tale interspersing wisdom on life and death with a different touch. The author’s strongest points are his simple language and the depth of the subject. A truly amazing story telling it is.
We are introduced to Pauline Benetto, mother of Charley (Chick) Benetto as a ghost. Chick loses his father and mother, resorts to heavy drinking and is finally dumped by his own family. He feels desolate and isolated, sulks as if nobody in the world wants him, care for him and love him. He takes the worst decision of committing suicide. His attempts turn futile and then he meets his mother ghost. What happens after that is what the book is all about.
Madame Pauline (Posey) made me cry at many places. Chick helped me to gauge where I stand as far as my concern for my mother is. Chick’s collection of memoirs containing….
* Times my mother stood for me
* Times I did not stand up for my mother
really shook me, I must admit.
A great book from Mitch Albom one more time.
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
What do I do in Mumbai
The usual hiatus that I get in Mumbai after hectic travelling in Chennai and the routine that I catch up in Bahrain, is what I enjoy of late. Lazing around with books, TV and my writing of course, life in Mumbai with its monsoon showers appears to be at standstill for me. It is a luxury to browse the bunch of papers, ‘The Times of India’ along with Mumbai Mirror’s local masala news leisurely. Some thoughts that I wish to share….
1) Judge Kode’s proven track record has elevated him to the status of hero after his verdict in the Dutt case. The dust has finally settled and he has been reaping for what he did long time. Though he claims that his possession of weapons was not to harm others, Judge Kode slashed such an act as dangerous. Well, one thing that needs to be appreciated is, Sanjay Dutt, who has seen many downs and let-downs, is still optimistic about life. What is awaited is, would he get redemption in the higher court or would he serve the complete six years of rigorous imprisonment. One more thing that is fascinating me to follow up with his case is, would he be rejected by Bollywood after his release or given a hero’s welcome as was before. Only time will tell…..
2) Absolutely dazed by the success story of Sergey Brin and Larry Page after reading ‘The Google Story’. Oh, Man! These humble but giant personalities amazed me by their insights, sharp acumen, intellectual brilliance, artistic indulgence, and what not… Their 20 percent free time to employees during work hours was what caught my eyes instantly. Life cannot be imagined without internet nowadays, and that too, Google. Hats off to you guys! Keep growing.....
3) Fermat’s Last Theorem – thanks to my brother who has amassed the books that I would love to read, this book is dizzying me with the mathematicians’ sharp brains, eccentric characteristics and the dying aspirations. ‘Perfect’ numbers, ‘friendly’ numbers, difference between scientific inventions and mathematical theorems,………… a lot to learn. I feel I am a total waste in this world.
4) Watched a Madhur Bhandarkar movie (2005 release) ‘Page 3’ on TV. It is all about a journalist’s encounters with the elite glam world and their night lives. Konkona Sen and Atul Kulkarni have proven what kind of actors they are.
5) Watched the DVD of the old classic ‘The Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’. Robert Redford is irresistibly handsome and Paul Newman is no loser of course. Thoroughly enjoyed this movie.
Thoughts are endless …….. Let me stop here now. More later.
1) Judge Kode’s proven track record has elevated him to the status of hero after his verdict in the Dutt case. The dust has finally settled and he has been reaping for what he did long time. Though he claims that his possession of weapons was not to harm others, Judge Kode slashed such an act as dangerous. Well, one thing that needs to be appreciated is, Sanjay Dutt, who has seen many downs and let-downs, is still optimistic about life. What is awaited is, would he get redemption in the higher court or would he serve the complete six years of rigorous imprisonment. One more thing that is fascinating me to follow up with his case is, would he be rejected by Bollywood after his release or given a hero’s welcome as was before. Only time will tell…..
2) Absolutely dazed by the success story of Sergey Brin and Larry Page after reading ‘The Google Story’. Oh, Man! These humble but giant personalities amazed me by their insights, sharp acumen, intellectual brilliance, artistic indulgence, and what not… Their 20 percent free time to employees during work hours was what caught my eyes instantly. Life cannot be imagined without internet nowadays, and that too, Google. Hats off to you guys! Keep growing.....
3) Fermat’s Last Theorem – thanks to my brother who has amassed the books that I would love to read, this book is dizzying me with the mathematicians’ sharp brains, eccentric characteristics and the dying aspirations. ‘Perfect’ numbers, ‘friendly’ numbers, difference between scientific inventions and mathematical theorems,………… a lot to learn. I feel I am a total waste in this world.
4) Watched a Madhur Bhandarkar movie (2005 release) ‘Page 3’ on TV. It is all about a journalist’s encounters with the elite glam world and their night lives. Konkona Sen and Atul Kulkarni have proven what kind of actors they are.
5) Watched the DVD of the old classic ‘The Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’. Robert Redford is irresistibly handsome and Paul Newman is no loser of course. Thoroughly enjoyed this movie.
Thoughts are endless …….. Let me stop here now. More later.
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