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LEARNING FROM BUDDHA

On 26 May 21 was Buddha Jayanti – 2853rd birth anniversary of Lord Buddha.

Buddha was born a rich prince who at the age of 30 renounced all his worldly possessions including his princedom.  He attained enlightenment and preached dharma (duty), nonviolence, harmony and kindness for 45 years. His teachings became the foundation of Buddhism which is the fourth largest religion in the world today. He was considered to be an enlightened teacher rather than a god.

Buddha’s teachings were put to writing in 400 BC. Buddha’s words of wisdom on a number of broad topics have stood the test of time. His quotes are characterised by their precision, profoundness, and pragmatism. My favourite ones (very relevant even in present day scenario) are as follows:

 

On Living

“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”

 

 

On Happiness

Happiness does not depend on what you have or who you are. It solely relies on what you think.

 

 

On Spreading Happiness

“Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.”

 

 

On Action

“An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.”

 

 

On Anger

“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.”

 

 

On Health

“Every human being is the author of his own health or disease.”

 

“To keep the body in good health is a duty … otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.”

 

 

On Perseverance

“There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.”

 

 

On Change

“One moment can change a day, one day can change a life, and one life can change the world.”

 

 

 On Controlling your Mind

“It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell.”

 

 

 Last two are most relevant in today’s age of social media

 

“People with opinions just go around bothering one another.”

 

“Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.”

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SHIQURDU 12: रिश्ते

  • Shiqurdu is a collection of thoughts. Although an odd sounding name, but felt appropriate for the collection.

 

  • These are simplified quotes in Hurdu (Hurdu being a mix of Hindi and Urdu akin to Hinglish i.e., hindi and english). Although in some cases the language has been simplified but attempt has been made to retain the thought and the poetic flavor.

 

  • These thoughts have been picked up from various publications. Credit goes to all the original writers who penned down these deep meaning messages.

 

71

न किस्सों में, और न किस्तों में,

जिंदगी की खूबसूरती है

चंद सच्चे रिश्तों में

 

72

खूबसूरत सा एक पल किस्सा बन जाता है

जाने कब कौन जिदगी का हिस्सा बन जाता है

कुछ लोग जिदगी में मिलते है ऐसे

जिनसे कभी ना टूटनेवाला

रिश्ता बन जाता है

 

73

कुछ रिश्ते किराए के मकान जैसे होते हैं

कितना भी सजा लो कभी अपने नहीं होते

 

74

एक अजीब सा रिश्ता है मेरे और ख्वाहिशों के दरमियाँ।।

वो मुझे जीने नही देती और मैं उन्हें मरने नही देता।।।

 

75

रिश्ते निभाएँ किस तरह

समझ में नहीं आता…

किसी से दिल नहीं मिलता

तो कोई दिल से नहीं मिलता…

 

76

आहिस्ता चल ए ज़िन्दगी,

रफ्तार में तेरे चलने से

कुछ रिश्ते बनके टूट गए, कुछ जुड़ते जुड़ते छूट गए;
उन टूटे-छूटे रिश्तों के ज़ख्मों को मिटाना बाकी है ;

 

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Technology & Warfare Quotes: Lessons

1

Victory smiles upon those who anticipate the changes in the character of war, not upon those who wait to adapt themselves after the changes occur.

 

– Giulio Douhet

 

Change before the warfare changes or rather – 

BE THE CHANGE

 

2

It may be said that warfare has acquired a new phase – technological war. In the past, research and development were only preparation for the final and decisive testing of new systems in battle. Today the kind and quality of systems which a nation develops can decide the battle in advance and make the final conflict a mere formality or can bypass conflict altogether.

 

– Gen Bernard Schriever

 

Harness future technology for military use –

NOW

 

3

New conditions require, new solutions new weapons and imaginative methods for maximum application. New Wars are never won in the past.

 

– Douglas MacArthur

 

IDEATE, IDEATE and IDEATE – preferably

OUT OF THE BOX

 

4

An air force is always verging on obsolescence and, in time of peace, its size and replacement rate will always be inadequate to meet the full demands of war. Military air power should, therefore, be measured to a large extent by the ability of the existing air force to absorb in time of emergency the increased requirements of the war together with new ideas and techniques.

 

– Hap Arnold

 

Have a plan A &  have a plan B – More  important

HAVE A OPEN MIND FOR PLAN C

 

5

In military systems, the second step in the development of a radically new concept must be determined after operational deployment. The war fighters will use the system in innovative ways not described in the manuals, and it is this experience that will define the path to revolution.

 

– USAF Scientific Advisory Board

 

Fastest Way to operationalize a weapon or system is – 

Operational Deployment in LIVE EXERCISE

 

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