Logical and Illogical
Some of us in trying to prove our point of view logical find ways that have no logics. Now, what is logic and who invents them? Logic is something that shows your understanding something with valid reasons and effect and you can say science and Math are some of the examples which show your logic. As we know for sure that Science and Math provide proven facts and solutions of all the problems they deal with although there are chances that further studies may change the facts but you can only consider it as my logic into the matter.
But if we talk about illogicalities, that is nothing but to assert to be untrue or by saying the things in opposition of what the facts are. Illogical in itself contradicts the facts or beliefs which have already established firmly. However, logic and illogical is a matter of great discussion which is going on ever since the very existence of this world and also considered a great weapon of self defense. However it's better to monitor all the points in question very carefully instead of speaking casually about anything without any reasoning. There is no alternate of reaching to a decision unless you agree to logics.
It’s also a proven fact that even during our normal discussions we experience logic is always being contradicted with falls facts. The discussion is way of understanding points of different persons but it loses it meaning if illogical views take over the reasoning and the situation turns out to be a tensed battle of words. As they say, it’s hard to cope with opposite views and especially so when there is no logic in the views as they find a new definition for illogical views to prove their point. Unless we have the power of molding our views and accept the truth which needs lot of courage and self confidence, the chances of reaching to a right decision are remote.
It’s not Lifestyle but Mindset
I don't understand what's so wrong with western lifestyle or their culture apart from different people has different ways of living their life. However, if you ask me about my observation I think, we have not seen the positive sides of their cultures despite adapting many of their lifestyles. Maybe some of our concerns are reasonable to some extent but what would say if you wear the same clothes they wear or try to live the same life they live and still chose to say their lifestyle is not for you.
Would you believe me if I tell you that according to several surveys conducted among different communities living in different states of India within different age groups almost 5o% of those participated would ‘sure’ like to go the Western countries to work, 30% of them were ‘ready’ to go if a proper opportunity came their way and 10% were not sure if they ‘qualified’ but only 5-6% said they would prefer to stay back at home.
If you ask me the Indians feel about what they imagine about the lifestyle in west despite having come down in last decade or so still better than here and if given a chance they would prefer to go there and start their life in a western country. And that’s very much evident from the living style of corporate culture which is almost similar to that in western countries. I strongly believe that unless we will take matters in our own hands there will be changes in our lifestyle. Government has a role to play but only when supported by its people.
However, despite our present generations have taken to western habits but what we lack seriously is their good habits. We take only that what gives us pleasure but leave that will make us sacrifice some of our facilities. One of the examples here is the ‘Odd-Even’ formula imposed by Delhi State government on trial basis. People tend to believe that the entire responsibility lies with government to make things right for them and they have no role to play in the process of clean and green living.
The main reasons - Body structure and mindset
I firmly believe that man has lost his ability to do anything rationality and cannot do a thing based on its accordance with reason or logically. I was having a discussion on this topic with one of my friends who reacted rather funnily by saying that the chances of being a man rational are remote and he explained the reasons too. According to him the mindset and body structure of the human are the main reasons for his inability which prevents him thinking in a right direction?
He went on proving his point by saying a man has two eyes, one of them is he uses for watching at self interests the other one for searching the ways he can use to reach the targets that fulfill his self interest. The man has two ears, one for listening what could prove beneficial for him and the other one for listening to someone or something as unimportant or bad or weaknesses of others.
Man has just one tongue but he uses it for sycophancy especially for the ones who provide him maximum profit. The man has stopped using his tongue for the real purpose of praising the worthy but praising the people whom he finds beneficial for him even if he never stops criticizing them behind their backs.
My friend did not stop at that but he announced with his full belief that man is the most self-centered and lusty person of the world who feels happy seeing others in pain. My friend went a step forward when I asked about rationality in man. He said that only the nature has rationality and treats everyone in a same manner.
I agreed to him but his explanation about natural rationality was even more dangerous. He said when the humans face the natural calamities there is no difference as it sees no difference in between caste, creed or color but spares none that comes in its way. I wanted to tell him that a flower blossoms in a rich man’s garden as well in front of poor man’s hut and without any discrimination.
Indian show in Davos World Economic Forum
Will India be the next engine for development that again is not a mere slogan but the topic of world economic forum going on in Davos, Switzerland? There is no doubt that India has all the possibilities of economical development at a very rapid rate therefore, Indian government is keeping its hopes in personal investments coming from each and every quarters.
Meanwhile, expectations are already very high for investment that will give boost to the industries as all the efforts are under process for establishing in startups which will need lot of money in the beginning. There is some doubts in the mind of investors but the investors that know about India and its democracy know the Indian democracy is nothing short of ‘free for all, but it works in the end.
Most Indians support the way present government working style despite the fact the scenario might look chaotic to the opposition parties but that is natural as Indian democracy works very much in that particular fashion. We can’t force our opposition toe the line of government even if they know that government policies are going in right direction.
Let’s come back to the Indian growth story, there is no doubt about the fact that we are slow in certain fields but the way is wide open and we are moving in right direction. If India as expected focuses on getting funds from all sources especially foreign direct investment as equal partners in Indian growth journey there are possibilities that India can achieve a double digit growth rate.
India with changed policies in industrial sector is showing signs of stability which is a crucial point for foreign investors to go ahead with their planned projects. Indian banking sector is showing excellent growth rate by adopting new technologies. The latest theme for the development is focused on industrial growth with a perfect combination in between banks and industry for future stability.
Home Equipment and Appliances in India
It would sound like boasting but the fact that India is among the top countries with most number of domestic equipment consumers. Indian domestic manufacturers are not only producing large number of equipments and appliances but producing them with in competition with world’s best manufacturers. Companies like Super Domestic, TTK Prestige, Bajaj Electric, Hawkins, Havells India, Siemens, Crompton Greave, Godrej, Samsung India, Voltas, Usha and now Patanjali etc are doing a wonderful job providing quality appliances for Indian consumers and for export purpose.
Indian manufacturers took a hint from their foreign counterparts after the independence and soon entered in collaboration with different foreign companies but we have several indigenous companies playing the role of leaders among gadget manufacturers. If we go by the recent surveys the domestic appliances refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, kitchen chimney, microwave oven are fast reaching to maximum Indian households at a brisk rate and refrigerator still remains the most sold appliance of all these equipments.
India and Indian manufacturing sector has improved a lot in last couple of decades. For instance, an Indian couple living aboard introduced a bread making appliance two years before which became an instant hit and now being sold in large numbers by different manufacturers. The story of Indian manufacturing sector began post independence but Indian government kept large manufacturers out of domestic appliances sector but kept this limited to smaller and cottage industry sector with a maximum investment limit. The appliances like ceiling fans, heaters, Irons and table fans were reserved for small industry sector only.
The bigger groups like Bajaj and Usha were selling these products under their own brand name with their strict quality control but when the limit was taken off later and the bigger players like Birla and Tata entered into the field of manufacturing, the Indian domestic appliances scenario changed entirely. Now our appliances have become smarter, consume lesser electricity and work according to need of the consumer. For instance the washing machines manufactured a decade back had a single speed rotation but the modern technology used now let the washing machine do everything on automatic basis from water level to the drying point. Overall the Indian appliances and equipment has reached to a point where we can compete with international market.
India’s poverty and facts
India is the country with diverse cultural values is altogether different country that is growing at rapid rate but there is so much to see and learn for people coming from distant countries expecting to see poor and poverty. True, some of these are facts but there is another India story which one witness only when he visits India.
Visiting India will change some of your values and opinions. People from all over the world come here to see snake charmers, poverty, beggars and of course thinking they can travel in a distant country for one fifth of cost compared to other rich countries. But when they arrive here and see the rich culture and joy of life they change their opinion.
Tourism- A potential contributor
India has so much to offer for visitors that come here for longer trips and visit places which showcase the rich heritage of this ancient country. If you please excuse me for saying so the visitors come here for seeing the richness of this country in true sense they see the real richness in people living a simple life in far flung areas having no modern facilities but inner peace and struggle for a better life but without any complaint whatsoever.
The visitors that come to see the real beauty of India go to see Konark temple, Khajuraho, Ajantha caves, Valley of Flowers and Jammu & Kashmir. They go find it in Dudhsagar Waterfall in Goa, Brackish Lagoons in Alleppey of Kerala and Dhanushkoti Beach in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu state. The travelers who come to see the real India goes to Kaziranga National Forest in Assam, Bhitarkanika Wetland in Kendrapara, Ganges Delta of Haldia, Meadows of Kanha, Coral Reef in Lakshadweep.
India has so much to offer to Nature lovers in Himalayas starting from Hardwar to Kedarnath and Almorah to the Zanskar Valley one of the most beautiful places keeping visitors spellbound. People who come to see real India go to Kerala, the God’s own country, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to see the culture of the land of Rama and Krishna. They go to Delhi to see the glorious Moghul period, Agra to see the monument of love the Taj Mahal. I suggest you to come to India and see what is on the offer that will leave you speechless.
Human Nature and Changes
Conflicts in between human nature and changes are a permanent feature and it’s never easy to decide how many changes should we accept and how many are forced on us. But we all feel in terms as if whatever is going on in our lives is not as per our choice. Here lies the basic problem as we wish to change but how much, is there a limit for a change or is there really a need of a change?
If you believe Dr. David DiSalvo, the famous writer and educationalist he feels living your life according to your choice you will have to change your nature. If you read his book “What Makes Your Brain Happy and Why You Should Do the Opposite”. I am quoting him-
“Since our brains are adept at finding and drawing conclusions from patterns, it's not surprising that coincidences captivate our attention.” ― David DiSalvo,
If you think minutely you will feel that there goes a constant battle in between your ideas and nature and the need of change is never ever reached successfully. Then what is the right solution for such a case and that shakes our self-confidence. Actually when there is no perfect combination in between our nature and thoughts that prompt us for improvement we feel disappointed.
Let’s look at the problem from this angle. If we keep on changing ourselves at the slightest of suggestions coming from within us then it will be difficult to adjust with society and if we do not change our “self” will not let us live normally. It’s like walking on a double edged sword which is not an easy proposition.
So what should we do? The answer is, stay somewhere within your own normal and natural limit but without being too adamant. If you can bring positive changes without refusing to be persuaded or having to change your mind then there is no harm doing that if it can bring peace of mind for you. But it’s entirely your choice how much change you can accept easily.
So what should I do?
Have you ever gone through the situation when you gave your best for completing all necessities and doing everything required to finish your project but when the time came to submit your work you were informed that the requirements have been changed and you have to work again from the beginning on that particular project! Isn’t it a tough proposition?
Now look at another possibility of a failed project the person you were depending on for completion of a particular project but he withdrew his support at the very moment when you were expecting it least and you had no option but to give up your dream project.
My question at this point is how do you react in any of the situations mentioned above? There is a short statement expressing a general truth the person that knows to smile instead of feeling dejected or getting angry has better chances of coming out of his problems from such a situation. The people who know how to face the complicated moments can always handle the situation in far better way.
We all know the fact that life is not bed of roses but we have to face problems at every point whether at work or home. There is always a chance that we shall have to be prepared to cross a hurdle to reach to our desired destination changing according to circumstances.
And when I say about changes I don’t mean to change our ideology but it’s all about our strategies. I agree we cannot change our circumstances immediately at the onset of any problem but we can certainly change our focus which provides us with new possibilities.
Actually it all depends upon your mental and physical status and the fact that one does not learn to face problems overnight. Once you learn how to face the problems and the art of fighting with obstacles how not to lose your balance you will find yourself better prepared reaching to target even more easily.
Desires are necessary for a better life
Okay, I agree with you on one point here. Desires play a big role in progress of human life. For example take my case when I need something but cannot decide where to begin with or have no idea clue where to start. I go in the nearby Himalayan forests or to the bank of River Ganges and sit there for hours just wishing that situation will change according to my own desires. And trust me at most of the times I reach to a conclusion which satisfies me as per my desires.
You know an expert boatman always does his job tactfully in the flow or sometime against the flow but he always leaves us at our destination. Every expert boatman knows his limitation and allows only limited number of passengers according to capacity of his boat. Desires are like oars in the hands of our boatmen propelling the small boats and guiding them in our journey across the river. As I said in the beginning desires play the role of motivator in our life.
At most times I know my desire for something I so dearly want or a person whom I so badly wish to see beside me as if my entire existence depends on that but not able to gather enough courage to admit that. I have tried to suppress some of my desires at times but as long my desires were genuine I never succeeded doing that. For me forcibly ending my desires was never acceptable to me so I never did that.
I feel some of my desires were not genuine but I have my own ways of diverting my attention from my ingénue desires. I divert my attention toward my writing projects, my books or my online world that clears all my doubts. Let me share a secret with you my desires force change my passions, my values, my strengths, and my motivations but everything that happens in the process happens for the betterment of my life.
So I repeat here at this point that it really depends upon your mental and physical status and the fact will remain that one doesn’t learn how to face problems, and you can’t do it overnight. But, once you recognize and learn how to face the art of fighting with obstacles and how not to lose your balance then you will certainly find yourself perfectly prepared and reach your target easily.
Smile- The Secret of Life
There is no particular reason to smile although it’s not easy to smile during painful situations or when you’re facing the difficult phase of life but if you manage to smile at such times you will instantly reduce some of your troubles if not all. I can quote hundreds of sayings at this moment but what I recall best at this moment is what I read Charlie Chaplin a long time ago. He said something to this effect,
“There are lots of problems in my life but my lips are unknown to them”.
We all face situations when everything was going well in our life but suddenly something bad happened and an unexpected problem impeded the movement or hampered the smooth running of life. There are times when we face the question of survival deep within us. There are times when you feel ‘why I have to face so many troubles in my life, why me?’ But you’re not alone, there are thousands other facing problems in their life but the difference is they are able to manage their troubles behind a smile.
If you ask me about how you manage to live looking so cool then there is a simple answer for your query. Look at what you have in your hands and I suggest here to forget what you have already lost, because it will not come back. There is no use weeping for dead as your cries will increase your own problem, but won’t bring them back. You won’t forget your dear ones for rest of your life but if weeping could bring them back I don’t think anyone was ever going to die. I suggest you should live in the present and try to find your happiness availing what you have in your hands.
You feel bad when you see someone suffering from illness for a long time and you help him as best as you can, you provide him with financial support, moral support. But the things change when you find yourself in similar situation that is the time your real test begins when your mental peace, money and health is on stake and facing them successfully becomes the condition of survival. Here lies the secret of smile if you can still manage to smile you will manage to face your problems without many problems.
Self-Love and a Loving Smile
A loving smile can change your life and that also helps increase your overall health but bigger changes come in our lives when we learn the art of loving ourselves. In other words the art of loving to our own self takes us to a point where we learn about our qualities. I have been training young professionals and teaching them art of self-motivation for 4 years now and reached to the conclusion that there is no better solution for any problem than ‘self-love’. I suggest you read Shailene Woodley –
I think the most important thing in life is self-love, because if you don't have self-love, and respect for everything about your own body, your own soul, your own capsule, then how can you have an authentic relationship with anyone else? - Shailene Woodley
I am sure you loved reading her in fact, once you know this secret you find yourself at a point from where you can move forward with lot of self-confidence. People see their entire way of living changed, feeling better, have a better outlook and find all their problems solved with lesser efforts. They find improvement in their relations or even better understanding with a positive attitude.
Loving ourselves has nothing to do with selfishness but it teaches us the art of cleaning some of the bad habits and negativity hidden within us and showing us the way of how to love others in the process. I don’t think anyone will contradict my statement that while you’re happy inside you feel the whole world is beautiful we can go out and help anyone or everyone. If you ask me, self-love is no lesser than self praising ourselves in the sense that we learn about hidden truths during our self analysis and accept ourselves with all our weaknesses and qualities.
I don’t believe that we are complete in all respects but if we know who we are with all honesty and still love ourselves we tend to do better in every field of life with more sincerity. And the best part of ‘self-love’ is you do not have to impose any conditions on yourself. Self-Love works as stepping stone when crossing troubled time of life.
The Smile
It was our organizational annual meeting of all the area managers at Bangalore office, but some of us were confident because we had come to Bangalore with a good track record but at the same time some of us were not as confident or looking gloomy and uncertain. We were all set for opening address by our CEO who had come to attend the meeting from Germany.
I was watching one of the area manager meeting everyone with a sweet smile, full of confidence and full of self-confidence. At that moment, I was sure he had completed his target and was expecting an appreciation from the seniors. But I was wrong, he had not reached his target but still had not given up his smile or lost his self-confidence. No one thought he had not reached his stipulated target unless he told it himself. I am sure I will never forget his gesture for rest of my life.
Smile has its own power
That’s right, the smile has its own powers and if you wish to believe Don Brown he says, ‘a person with strong character and full of self-confidence can smile even in adverse conditions and can achieve the toughest of targets in the end. The best gift that a person can have is his smile and the one blessed with the gift of smile can win hearts and battles alike.
There is no doubt about the fact that a person is as good as his thoughts are and they show in our behavior. There is also no doubt that when a person fails in his mission it takes him lots of efforts for getting out of the disappointing situation but that is not impossible. Positive attitude brings us closer besides your people around you try to help us come out of our difficult times. The only condition is one has to keep his smile intact and facial expressions right.
We are good and bad at healthcare
According to report prepared by the World Health Organization India is at lowly position of 112 among the 190 countries. That is not a healthy situation according to India’s overall growth story in total growth. Generally speaking, there is a wide gap as far facilities available to urban and rural Indian population. However to understand the basics we shall have to look at five different aspects of Indian healthcare system.
The difference in rural and urban health facilities- India is undoubtedly doing better in health sector but the overall expenses on health are still only 4.2% of the national GDP. To give you an idea, America spends 18% on healthcare sector.
The effective payment system- There is no effective payment system in Indian health sector therefore more than 75% in India are in cash transactions. The fact that that less than 5% population of India has any kind of health insurance should give you a better idea.
Lack of infrastructure in health- It’s a fact that more than 7% children die before the age of 5 and to give you a better idea the number of such deaths are far below 1% in America. The reason for such a bad situation in India is the government spends less than 30% of allocated budget. There is an immediate need of more hospitals, diagnostic labs and health IT system.
Indian medicine industry
Fortunately there is no shortage of medicine industry in India and we stand at number three as medicines exporters in the world ranking with more than 80% medicines produced in lower price range under generic section. The future of Indian medicine sector has a bright future but we shall have to make sure that the profit of such a mass production goes to Indian population.
India lacks production of healthcare instruments- India is still far behind in healthcare instrument sector so far. However, the production of instruments is on the up equal to the health insurance sector going up. If India can correct these five basic problems from the system the health of the country can come back to track.
India and Medical Tourism
It’s a controversial fact that not all Indians are getting the benefits of advance health facilities growing at a rapid rate but medical tourism in our country is increasing by leaps and bounds for last decade or so. India is expecting a fare share of the world’s total revenue from medical tourism sector to reach to a figure of $8 billion from current figure of $3 billion within next 3-4 years taking us to top of the global list in medical tourism sector.
Currently our growth rate in medical tourism is increasing at 30 to 35% per annum with investment coming from large Indian and foreign players in the healthcare industry from all over the world investing not only in metro cities but class B and C towns and tourist centers draws a very rosy picture. The corporate sector has found medical tourism as a lucrative business with possibilities in allied business opportunities like hotels and sightseeing therefore spending large amounts in this sector.
There is another factor that has played its role that treatment in India is much cheaper compared to developed countries in Europe and America. At a rough estimate the cost of heart and bones treatment in India is almost 80% cheaper than developed countries and dental treatments cost only 25% and all other surgeries are 60-65% cheaper what it cost to patients in European countries or in America.
India with its super specialist doctors, some of them working as visiting doctors in different countries all over the world with undisputed reputation are doing well in drawing the patients from every part of the globe. Indian health tourism is working out plans offering their consumers a package deal that includes medical expenses, visa arrangements, airport transfer, hotel bills and sightseeing. We are expecting that our government will provide more facilities and tax rebates to medical tourism that will bring more revenue for developing the Indian overall health services in coming annual budget.
Online Health Care
Despite of all the innovative developments we are still way behind western countries in medical healthcare sector. Although, online health facilities are available to Indian users in metros and bigger cities that will cut the need of going out for many useful facilities like online availability of medicines, online blood tests, physio-services and the best of all the availability of in home service for treatment instead of going to a hospital.
I was searching for few such websites and found few useful references on a Health Care Portal that all such health care portals in west provides doctors, physiotherapists, also provides healthcare to senior citizens and medicines to patients under a package deal. It sure helps save them from many problems including an infection a patient might catch in a hospital. After all 1 in 15 patients get an additional problem of caching an infection in a hospital only.
There is another useful facility available to serious patients in bigger cities of our country as the patients do not have to go to a hospital for availing ICU facilities but the ICU facilities are provided at patient’s residence itself at only 20-30% cost compared to what you have to spend in a hospital. If anyone is interested to check the facts he can read them here, (Times of India is a leading English language Newspaper of India)
We all go for Health Checkup which is something that we all face and when the doctor hands the prescription of long list of tests, I think our doctors leave nothing to chance but they make sure you are tested immediately for everything. But the fact that most people in India have no government medical cover or health insurance for such tests.
Apart from few tests in government hospitals most patients find it a tough proposition in terms of money involved on all these tests besides the waiting for their turn at pathology labs is another time consuming affair. Now a number of online healthcare companies have started providing this facility at patients’ home with special discounts on a simple message to their website or App is a big relief. Here is An Android App Ausodhyatmika-Know ur medicine available on Google store for detailed information on medicines
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.krishna.ausodhyatmika&hl=en
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