LEARN FROM BUDDHA

 

 

 

GIVE GENEROUSLY TO OTHERS

 

“If you knew what I know about the power of giving you would not let a single meal pass without sharing it in some way.”

“Give, even if you only have a little.”

 

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

 

FREE YOURSELF FROM ATTACHMENTS

 

“All conditioned things are impermanent’ — when one sees this with wisdom, one turns away from suffering.”

 

It’s okay to be attached to something, but be prepared to let it go someday.

 

TAKE THE JOURNEY WITHIN TO FIND ANSWERS

 

“No one saves us but ourselves. No one can, and no one may.

We ourselves must walk the path.”

 

The journey of our lives starts and ends with ourselves. Instead of leaning on others to guide you through life, be brave and blaze your own path.

 

WALK A HUMBLE PATH

 

“Know from the rivers in clefts and in crevices: those in small channels flow noisily, the great flow silent. Whatever’s not full makes noise. Whatever is full is quiet.”

 

Being humble helps build trust and facilitates learning, key aspects of leadership and personal development.

 

CONQUER THE EGO (MIND) AND FREE THE SOUL

 

“To conquer oneself is a greater task than conquering others.”

 

The ego wants to protect our self-image because that’s what it is. But many times, it inflates what reality it sees and projects its own, which causes us more problems.

 

RELEASE FEELINGS OF HATE, RESENTMENT, AND FEAR

 

“We see the mind like a house, so if your house is on fire, you need to take care of the fire, not to go look for the person that made the fire,”

 

Take care of those emotions first because anything that comes from a place of fear, anxiety and anger will only make the fire worse.

 

BE HERE NOW

 

“The past is already gone; the future is not yet here.

There’s only one moment for you to live.”

 

Past and future are in the mind only—I am now. Letting go of the past and not waiting for the future means living your life consciously.

 

 

YOU ARE THE WRITER OF YOUR DESTINY

 

“Purity or impurity depends on oneself. No one can purify another.”

 

We can write or rewrite our destiny! All you need to know is what you want to do with your life. Write your fate with your hands; if you don’t like it, erase it and write it again.

 

NOURISH YOUR BODY WITH THE RIGHT FOODS

 

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

 

The principle of ‘oneness of mind and body’ teaches that a healthy body can only be achieved if the mind is kept strong and vice versa.

 

DON’T RESIST REALITY

 

“The world is afflicted by death and decay. But the wise do not grieve, having realised the nature of the world.”

 

Our big problem is ignorance — our fundamental misunderstanding of reality. There seems to be a contradiction between the reality we expect and experience. There are two ways of seeing everything.

 

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REMEMBERING DADU: SELF MADE LEGEND

 

“Legends are made, not born”.

Some are self-made.

Their actions speak rather than the words.

 

 

Air Marshal Partha Kumar  Dey PVSM AVSM

Former AOC-in-C South Western Air Command, Indian Air Force

 

 

Fifth PK Dey memorial lecture is scheduled on 18 May 24 at Bangalore International Center. 

 

 

 

Air Marshal PK Dey Was well known in the Indian Air Force for his acumen, Intelligence and straight forward approach. He was an exceptional professional, a good human being, a true friend, a loving – son, husband, brother, father and grand father. He was known as Babi in his friend circle, at home he was Baba for all of us. Once the grand children were born, all of us fondly started addressing him as DADU. 

 

We all do miss him.

Thinking of you, and wishing you a peaceful and happy time wherever you are. With love from Asha, Nikhil, Deepshikha, Anil, Adhir, Pranav, Adithi and so many of us !!

 

He had a very Illustrious career 

      • Youngest officer to be commissioned in the IAF at the age of 19 years and 8 months.

 

      • Youngest to become a test pilot at the age of 24 years.

 

  • Youngest to be awarded AVSM as a Wing Commander.

 

      • Flew almost sixty types of aircraft.
    •  
      • Served in ASTE in every rank. Commanded it twice (as air commodore and as Air Vice Marshal).
    •  
      • Commanded two fighter squadrons and two bases.

The list is endless…….

 

His Air Force Journey in his own words

 

 

 

 

I Learnt from him……..

Air Marshal PK Dey( Baba / Dadu) was much more than a Father-in Law to me. He was my role Model.  Some of the things I picked from him:-

 

      • Be a good human being first and then a professional.

 

      • Do not procrastinate (His table was always bare as he cleared all the work and files immediately).

 

      • Do not hesitate to take considered decisions.

 

      • Delegate and give subordinates freedom to work.

 

      • Be aware – read, read and read.

 

      • Be frank and speak your mind – call spade a spade. Give your honest opinion.

 

      • Be tolerant to others, their views and beliefs. Do not impose your ideas and beliefs onto others. 

 

      • Maintain Balance. Work hard and play harder.

 

 

Some Coincidences….

      • Both of us played Squash in our earlier years.

 

      • Both of us were keen puzzle and crossword solvers.

 

      • His service number was 4404, and that is number of hours I flew in my service career.

 

 

रास्ते बदल जाते हैं, मौसम बदल जाते हैं
बस बातें रह जाती हैं, यादें रह जाती हैं

 

His Testing Memories

 

The Partition: As he remembered.

 

Tribute  by Gp Capt Kapil Bhargava

 

 

 

 

 

As remembered by  Air Marshal Inamdar

 

As Remembered by Air Marshal Raghu Rajan

 

As Remembered by Vice Admiral Vinod Pasricha

 

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SHIQURDU 43

 

 

  • Shiqurdu is a collection of thoughts. Although an odd-sounding name 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 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.

 

जीने की कुछ तो वजह होनी चाहिए…….
वादे ना सही, यादे तो होनी चाहिए

 

 

उसका ज़िक्र, उसका फिक्र, उसका एहसास, उसका ख्याल;

वो खुदा ही होगा ………  जो हर जगह मौज़ूद है

 

 

बैठे हैं फुर्सत से किसी के

 फुर्सत के इंतजार में

 

 

दिल सागर जैसा रखो

नदियां खुद मिलने आएँगी

 

 

रंगीन ख्यालों में रहना आदत है हमारी,

कोई कहता इश्क़ है, कोई कहता इबादत है

 

 

ख्वाब टूटें,  अरमांन टूटें,  जज़्बात टूटें

साहस न टूटें, होंसला न टूटें, हिम्मत न टूटें,

 

 

कुछ कर गुजरने की चाह में

कहां कहां से गुज़रे हम

रास्ते भी न थे जहाँ से गुज़रे हम

 

 

पाने को कुछ नहीं,

ले जाने को कुछ नहीं;

बैठे हैं वक्त की टहनी पर

उड़ जाएंगे एक दिन परिंदों की तरह

 

 

ना राज़ है… “ज़िन्दगी”

ना नाराज़ है… ” ज़िन्दगी”;

बस जो है, वो आज है… “ज़िन्दगी “

 

 

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