Reflections from the Village Bard
Everything fades in life Eventually everything fades into oblivion because nothing is permanent except the pyramids. The glory, the accolades, the publicity and the fans that follow the celebrities fade away and the new generation remains ignorant of the past celebrities. This story is about my uncle. I saw him for the first…
A self reliant person is a resourceful person who can survive anywhere Here are many ideas on how to be self reliant under any situation anywhere. It should be of common interest as many people find it hard to adjust to new situations and find it difficult to rely on themselves due to their…
The basis of all true friendship is sharing, caring,understanding,tolerance of different views and friendship with no string attached. This throws some light on various aspects of friendship and explains why some friendships endure while others do not. When selfishness and religious as well as cultural bias enters the picture then people can not…
A ghost descends the stairs We all hear stories of ghosts and souls .There are many photos as evidence that they exist although why they do not get nirvana is anyones guess. Some say that they are unhappy so they linger at the place of their former life making it haunted.The post takes this…
Human relationships undergo changes over a period of time due to many factors beyond our control. I look at some of those factors and suggest ways to live a peaceful life in the old age that spares no one. The quote in Hindi says One day we will lose those people when we start…
We all want to know what friendship is and how to get friends and keep them. I share in this what you need to do to get friends and keep them. It is not a secret. We can all try and become friends with someone only if we know how. One day I…
The value of frugality is discussed here. It has shaped many nations after the last war but the concept of borrowing money to spend and not saving to meet the needs is sweeping the world with devastating impact on the lives of people who default. In the daily struggle of life, one thing…
Not everyone can become a star but anyone can rise above his mediocrity if he tries hard enough. I look at ways one can find his hidden potential to improve himself. Who has not seen the falling stars that leave a long streak of light in the sky? It means the death of a…
The term servant taken literally can be demeaning and derogatory to any human being. I look at the master servant relationship under different situations and expose its malevolent nature. We humans have always demanded others to serve us to meet our daily needs. How we demand has changed over the centuries but the servant…
A gambling addict worries at his cards The addiction to gambling destroys millions of people as surely as drugs and alcohol. Its lure enslaves people who only end up in a bad way. I look at the perils of gambling addiction and how to not fall into the trap it sets for you…
Forming reading habit is wonderful A wonderful habit that I really appreciate in anyone is called reading habit. A person who develops this habit in his childhood becomes a very knowledgeable person and can share his knowledge with anyone who is interested. Sadly most people do not develop this habit and read…
Bullying should be a crime that affects millions of children A great tragedy occurs when someone is bullied; It can be in schools, colleges, workplace or in the playground in your community. It can be a physical, psychological or mental abuse and happens frequently to those who are weak and vulnerable. It should be…
Parents have a duty to raise their children properly We all hope to live a better life than our parents if we come from poverty but that hope is nourished by parents who do their duty to raise the child properly. The poor say that their poverty is the trap they cant seem…
Don’t be a scrooge People say the Christmas season is for caring and sharing but people who care and share do not wait for any season nor should you. Some are outright scrooges who show no empathy for anyone but you ought not to be like them if you have any humanity…
Go alone if no one heeds your call We often face many difficulties in our life and feel alone when no one comes to help. At such times we tend to dig in our heels and go alone and find the resolve to do so. I look at the inner strength we all have…
Two persons who transmit their message to each other through mental telepathy The subject of mental telepathy is of great interest so it is discussed here and an effort is made to try to understand what it means. Numerous examples are given to show that it exists although not very well understood. I have…
A silver medal from the British Raaj to my father This is the story of my father who was an extraordinary person and so was my mother who led an exemplary life of devotion and piety. We can all learn from such persons how to live a life with honesty and dignity even…
Dignity and self-respect are wonderful values that everyone should strive for because it defines the character of the person that sets him apart from others who do not have it. When the Japanese Zeros appeared all of a sudden in the sky above Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, people panicked and ran for shelter where…
Mona Lisa There is so much beauty in the art world that many are not even aware of. Those who are very fortunate get to see the paintings of the famous artists in various museums or renowned art galleries.The vast majority of mankind lives in a state of stupor that they cant wake…
