Success – An achievement beyond

Success a very common word used very often by people. Meaning of success varies person to person depending upon context and purpose. Perception of individual and others  may vary & not necessarily be the same. Success is not by chance , it need to be planned properly. 

A well defined aim and objective or in the language of Management a SMART Goal clearly measure the degree of success.

S – Specific

M – Measurable

A – Achievable

R – Realistic

T - Time framed

A successful Individual or Organisation has the Vision , Mission and Values.

As shown in the above image of Ice berg the tip is success which is visible and portion dipped inside is the real work behind that success, which is unseen by normal eyes.

Any Success is beyond achievements and need a very structured, planned, efforts. 

“Have a Successful , Happy New Year – 2016 with these small tips”

Prepared & compiled by: S.K.Udaiwal

Yoga – A simple technique for “ Healthy , Peaceful & blissful life ”

Since last 25 years I am practicing Yogik life style learnt at NITIE ( National Institute for Training in Industrial Engineering, Vihar lake, Mumbai ) . As a optional course NITIE offers to the Participants of Management Course under EDP( Executive Development Programme ) for Corporate Executives. A very simple and useful tips on yoga based on “ Patanjali Astang Yoga ”

This technique is  suitable for human being of any cast , creed, religion, sex , origin .................as these are related to purification process of three component of body system. Our body systems consist of 3 basic components:

·         Body – Nature is to be healthy

·         Mind – Nature is to be peaceful

·         Spirit(Soul) – Nature is to be blissful

During my life journey I have come across , few Yoga Institutes , Spiritual Organisations , but I find all the teaching leads to same thing , there ways and techniques may be in different names and styles but every one works for above three components of human system with same aims and objectives

If one follows eight steps sincerely, may live a healthy, peaceful & blissful life easily. These eight steps are as under:

1.       Practice of the moral virtues – Truth, Non-violence, Non stealing, Respect, Non accumulation

2.       Regular habits of Purity, Contentment, Study, Austerity & Self surrender

Purify mind – One experiences  peace of mind

3.       Posture

4.       Control of vital energy by breathing exercises

Purify body – One experiences a healthy body  

5.       Withdrawal of the mind from sense- objects

 Self control – One experiences easiness in control of senses

6.       Concentration – Focussed

7.       Meditation – brings awareness

8.       Absorption in the consciousness of God –

 One experiences & realises the Supreme consciousness within – a blissful state of soul

Thus , regular practice gives a healthy, peaceful & blissful state which is the most resource full state brings – Knowledge, Power,  happiness, Purity, Peace, Love, blissfulness in life, which is the ultimate aim of human life.

 Prepared and compiled by: S.K.Udaiwal

In-security – a common phenomenon

Feeling of fear or lack of confidence...........................

Every one is suffering from Insecurity some or other way in life situation. In - security  - A negative emotion which pulls away from success or outcome.

A well defined, clear and structured planning may defeat or overcome the state of In-security. Most of the time decisions are made in hurry or casual way causes In- security thus failure or dissatisfaction in life.

In-security results – Over protection, mistrust and negativity

Uncertainty  in :

Nature – Like climate change, natural calamities, etc......

Law and Order – Riots, domestic crime etc....

People behaviour – Misconduct, violence in society etc.......

These are some of the reasons -  One to  feel the situation like In-security in life

Self awareness,  self confidence , trust , believe, hopes, interdependence, cooperation etc....these are some of the values may help to fight or face the  In-security in life

Prepared & Compiled by: S.K.Udaiwal

Explore your – Hidden potential

We  are not aware of our own potential and work in our own way for self interest and relaxation. We all know  time is a irreversible resource, make effective utilisation of it , therefore , it is very important and useful to spread your creativity and let people know it. Creativity brings happiness and prosperity in self as well as others.

 Any thing new and unique , define your creativity.

My son in law Mr. Sujeet Kansliwal a unique example of  unknown creativity within him , few of his creation illustrated below , just an example of creativity:

                                                              (Wooden craft work)

This enforces me to write few words on creativity for several unknown artists in the world, who may come out with their creativity for the benefits of society at large.

My own potential was untapped till I retired. Today I write blogs and also having huge potential to motivate and make people happy and bring changes in their life.One can find lots of articles , books , video on creativity and 

 Make life simple, creative, pleasant and useful with open mind.    


Prepared and compiled by: S.K.Udaiwal

Remember Management – by simple words

During my service career and personal life I have learnt various words and their meaning which has helped me to simplify & easily remember the Management of self and others practically.

1.       Management :

Manage – men – t (task & time)

The word Management it self contain meaning – Management is Manage Men, task with time.

2.       Team :

T – Together

E – Everyone

A – Achieve

M – More

A simple meaning  of team – Together every one achieve more , that is the importance of team.

3.       Watch : Yourself

W – Words – watch words because words becomes action

A – Action – watch action because action becomes habits

T – Thoughts – watch thoughts because thoughts becomes words

C – Character – watch character because character becomes destiny

H – Habit – watch habits because habits becomes character

Destiny is Life

Simple and very powerful words teaches the self development tips , learn to watch yourself each letter and words contains a powerful meaning.

There should be alignment between three very important words – thought – words – action . One can easily observe and make necessary correction and align them which will give the true happiness and desired results.  

Like these so may words have beautiful meaning and one can easily remember and manage  personal and professional life very well.

Prepared and compiled by: S.K.Udaiwal

Survival & Success – Interdependent

Meaning – Mutually dependent or depending on each other

It is a fact , that the survival and success of any individual or system is always Interdependent. One need to be aware of situation and self all the time to understand and take advantage of interdependent elements in his life.

 Nature follows interdependence automatically without any reminders. All elements work together in harmony and play their role and nurtured well. Any outside disturbance or violations immediately or later results and one can see and experiences very well in today’s world of development in the forms of :

Natural calamities – like Flood, Global warming, Earth quake, Cyclones etc..........

These are some of the negative impact, but the positive aspects are very well learnt from nature in real life. There is a saying very often used by all of us : Be natural or follow the nature......................

Progress , Success or even  survival is  interdependent

Individual – Survive and progresses , when system  interdependent within and outside works in harmony and together.

Similarly ...........................

·         Family

·         Society

·         Nation

·         World

Progresses and survive peacefully with Interdependent.

One should never neglect the interdependent elements or criteria in life and be aware of them all the time for Success & Survival.

 Prepared and compiled by: S.K.Udaiwal

God – My personal journey

I have come across conversation in my life for God existence one or the other ways like ......

Ø  God exist within you

Ø  God exist in temple

Ø  God  exist every where

Ø  God exist in the universe

Ø  God exist in all creatures

Ø  God exist in poverty 

Ø  God exist in Guru

Ø  God exist in parents etc..................................

I read some of the books by reputed authors who have written their experiences on God . Visited temples, Guru’s Ashram to experience the existence. I have strong belief on God existence and come across term spirituality , which gave me better understanding about the concept of God existence. In the month of Oct,2015 I attended a “ Raj Yog ” programme for one week of Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Iswariya Viswavidyalaya , Bangalore Centre,  which further strengthen and gave me clear understanding of God existence and spirituality. God is a Supreme soul almighty , formless identity.

With the regular practice of Raj Yog one can experience god presence and empower himself and even help others. God a supreme soul with full of.....

·         Knowledge

·         Power

·         Happiness

·         Blissfulness

·         Purity

·         Love and

·         Peace

Individual is also a soul  can acquire these qualities with regular practice of Raj Yog and knowledge of God with any centre of  Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Iswariya Viswavidyalaya & live a peaceful , happy life.

  This is my personal experience and  lastly,  I reached right place to enjoy the presence of God and his knowledge.

 Prepared and compiled by: S.K.Udaiwal

Important decisions of Life – A General approach

A normal questions, we or elders normally  put to  Kids. What do you want to become in life ?  or when you grow ?

Normal reply comes from Kids !!!

• Engineer
• Doctor
• Chartered Accountant
• Computer Engineer etc........

These replies are based on Kids environment where he lives and grow.

 I remember my childhood days , even after 40 – 50 years same practice is continued in 70 – 80 % populations. After Engineering most of the populations in early 2000 – 2010 or even today prefer careers in IT’s , and rest prefer other sectors and higher studies within or outside country.

In Today’s competitive environment lots of other options available to student after 12^th or even after graduation :

• Hospitality
• Tourism
• Entertainment
• Marketing
• Education
• Independent businesses
• Fashion design
• Handicraft etc.............

Career councillors  are available to advise parents and kids , so that better options can be chosen at an early ages ( may be when student are in  8 – 9 standards ) as per choice and interest of the students. More awareness need to be created among parents so that right decisions may be taken at right time and proper career options may be chosen for children.

Prepared and compiled by: S.K.Udaiwal

A way of Living - “Life”

Life  a small four letters word . Extension of each letter has its deep meaning which define Life. Individuals may have their own definition, meaning and extension depending upon experience and understanding.

First letter      L                                      - Learning –   makes life meaningful and useful. No life without learning.

Second letter I                                       -  Inspiration –  makes life purposeful and dynamic.

Third letter    F                                     -  Friendliness – makes life cooperative. Necessary for survival

Fourth letter E                                      -  Energetic – makes life exist. No life without energy

All four aspects are essential between two beautiful events Birth and Death which is called Life

Learning  inspire individual to create friendship and remain energetic.

A Learned person is always inspired, friendly and fully  energetic.

One need to remember and cultivate these aspect to live a purposeful life.

This is how I look life !!!!!!!

 

Prepared and compiled by: S.K.Udaiwal

One habit which pulls back - “ An Excuse or Excuses ”

A reason put forward to justify a fault , defend an action , justify ....... a pretext

Most common word used by people in daily routine “ Excuse or excuses ” some of the common conversations :

·         These  are  all excuses .....

·         These people are always coming with some or other excuses .......

·         I don’t want to listen any excuse now .........

Etc........

Used by people for the people  in different situation in different context ...........etc

Just observe -  What does it mean ? to some one who is responsible for any task or goal

How does this habit impact on result ?

When we observe this closely ,  it is basically a negative habit developed by any individual unconsciously and it becomes his/her nature with time.

Negative habit mean an habit which pulls you back in achieving personal or professional goals/targets in life.

One need  to self intro - inspect and find out all these excuses in routine and remove them consciously.  

Some time we use these excuses to gain sympathy , ultimately - who is the looser ?

Basically,  one need to be self disciplined to overcome this hidden enemy who kills self respect and keeps away from aims and objectives of life.

Prepared and compiled by: S.K.Udaiwal

An Un-limited potential – “ Capacity ”

The ability or power to do or understand some thing

Synonyms  –  ability, power, potential, competence, intelligence, know how ..........etc............

Due to ignorance or unawareness real potential or capacity is untapped or under utilised. This is a normal phenomenon. Most of our energy is wasted in unnecessary thoughts and negativity, which causes depletion of capacity.

Capacity can be enhanced in two ways :

·         By upgrading our knowledge on regular basis

·         By ignoring unnecessary thoughts

Self awareness is an important criteria for optimum utilisation of capacity. There is a very popular slogans we find in Railway stations/ crowded places: Be-aware of pick pocket. Mean those who are not aware, there are chances of pick pocket to them, similarly capacity depletion or underutilisation is a result of lack of self awareness.

Self awareness can be enhanced with regular practice of “ Raj – yoga meditation ” which one can learn in any centre of  “Prajapita Brahama Kumaries Iswariya Vishwavidyalaya” in their city/country free of cost. 

Know your capacity, enhance it with regular self study, utilise it for best services to humanity 

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Flexibility – A nature for effective influence and fast result

Very common word used by people in different situation for decision making , fast results etc .....

 Meaning derived from dictionary – easily adaptable or ready to change

 Family , Neighbourhood, Society, Organisation , Country, World  all are systems consist of people. The flexibility of all systems depends upon people’s flexibility.

People or an Individual nature influences the systems where he is a part or working for it. Therefore the flexibility in itself not going to help much until or unless person develop as character then it becomes the characteristics of the systems.

A very powerful pre supposition or belief – The person with the most flexibility in thinking and behaviour has the greatest influence.

Success of any Individual or system depends upon the degree of flexibility within.

A balance approach need to be exercised with defined flexibility to achieve desire result .....

Prepared and compiled by: S.K.Udaiwal

Make Life Simple strategy – “Ask questions with self ”

Normally one goes to some one for solution to his/her problem. Experts in plenty available to provide solutions, advises and full of promises. Ultimately,  one who find solution is himself. In today’s world of challenges and uncertainty a normal person does not have time to see himself and understand his/her own problems and find solutions.

A simple strategy “ Ask questions with self  ” will help individual to find solution himself. Our parents, our education systems, environment gave us enough understanding to find solutions and identify resources  .  Some of the resources

a.       Self

b.      Family members

c.       Friends

d.      Teachers

e.      Boss  etc.....

First of all start with self capabilities to find the solution

Some of the questions one can ask and think of answers 

·         Why does the problem exists ?

·         What is the root cause ?

·         What may be the probable solutions ?

·         Who can help ?

Problems may be related to following areas in One’s life

a.       Physical  - related to body, properties, facilities etc....

b.      Mental – related to capability, behaviours, decision making etc.......

c.       Social -  with family , neighbour, friends, colleagues, etc

d.      Emotional – near and dear

God given tools for solving these problems are

1.       Mind – How you think – see your thoughts related to problem and action/reaction

2.       Intellect – Help you to take decision

3.       Resolves – very important – which are available in own memory/ data bank

Most powerful qualities which help in problem solving !!!!

Practice of good virtue/values

a.       Be in good knowledge – from various fields of life – Personal as well professional ( through self learning, education & training)

b.      Belief in inner capability/will power and ready to change

c.       Be in happy and blissful state of mind always

d.      Be pure in dealings

e.      Be in joyful and peaceful state of mind

Practice makes perfect, trust on capabilities and be self mentor and teacher and make life simple and peaceful with strategy – “ Ask questions with self  ”

( Learn “Raj - Yoga ” from nearest centre of Prajapita Brahma Kumaries Iswariya vishwavidyalaya free of cost in your city/country and understand self and ultimate source for solutions in life )

Prepared and compiled by: S.K.Udaiwal

Common sources – An unique resource for all

Five basic elements of nature becomes resource for creation of humanity. These sources are common for creation & survival of all without any distinction or differences . They are :

Space – to move...... etc

Air – to breath and other purposes

Fire – to worm up (sun ) / growth etc

Water – to drink ( rain/well/bore well /river etc )

Earth – food/vegetables/minerals/building material/base to live etc)

Available all the time to every one in abundance .........................

Apart form these basic resources man made facilities are also created for survival and wellness of humanity without distinction and differences like ......

Facilities for education

Facilities for medical care

Facilities  for public transportation

Facilities for other amenities for survival

Uses of communication facilities etc ------------------------------------

 Available for all  as per  choice/capacity/availability without distinction/differences ..

There is no difference and distinction in care and concern of  humanity by the system across the world. More than enough available on this planet to enjoy the life fully.  Various organisations are also created by leaders of humanity to understand these resources and facilities. A Raj Yog is very popular and common method which state that the creator is full with............

Knowledge to live a better life

Power to survive

Happiness to enjoy

Blissful life

 Love

Purity

Peace

One can experience oneness & resourceful state of mind and live life peacefully with joy & zeal.

Prepared and compiled by: S.K.Udaiwal

A view on - Ritual & Spiritual

Ritual consists of the external practices of spirituality that help us become more receptive and aware of the closeness of our lives to the sacred. Ritual is the act of sanctifying action - even ordinary action - so that it has meaning. I can light a candle because I need the light or because the candle represents the light I need.

Christina Baldwin

These are two very common words used by all of us in our day to day communication.

A Ritual is series of actions or type of behaviour regularly & invariably followed , however spiritual is relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul.

Some time we get confused if some one follow certain ritual as spiritual or vice versa. Ritual can be seen and spiritual can be experienced by an individual.

Ritual as well spiritual both are important and have relevance in our life.  Normal term used  by us for an individuals :

A religious person  and some time spiritual person. Again a person become religious based on certain rituals and spiritual based on certain principles in life.

Both religious and spiritual can go together. One follow certain ritual to get peace in his/her life and one become spiritual as he wants to experience peace in his life , both ways are right subject to clear understanding of the concept.

The ultimate aim is to get peace in one’s life . Don’t get confused and follow whatever rituals are essential in life and be a spiritual in life to experience  peace, good health and happiness . 

  

Prepared and compiled by: S.K.Udaiwal

Freedom - A natural desire

Every one wants to be free. One need to understand the real meaning of freedom.

Some of the common sentences on freedom

1.       I want freedom

2.       I  want freedom of speech

3.       I want financial freedom

4.       I don’t have freedom at home

5.       I don’t want to misuse the freedom etc.................

If we see all the above sentences , the focus is outward freedom. The root of the freedom in the real sense is inward. It can not be explained in words , but can be experienced by oneself.

Sometime in our life we feel suffocation ....what is that which create suffocation in us ?

Find the answers yourself .............

They may  be like ...................

Freedom from our own weaknesses

Freedom from our negative emotions

Freedom from poverty

Freedom from our bad habits etc .......

It varies from person to person. One need to intro – inspect for his/her freedom and take right action to achieve the real freedom

Prepared and compiled by : S.K.Udaiwal

Whole life solution –“ Raj Yoga ”

I have mentioned about my journey to spirituality in couple of my previous blogs. There is no end for learning. Although  I was quite familiar with “ Prajapita Brahma Kumari Iswariya Viswavidyalaya” since my college days, also visited couple of their exhibitions and centres but never gone into the details of their courses and learning. I used to watch their programmes on TV in Astha, Sanskar , and Peace of Mind  channels and try to integrate  my current knowledge of spirituality with new learning . One of their representative briefed me about activities and suggested to attend their “ Raj Yoga” programme  taught in 9000 centres across 130 countries in the world free of cost . He gave me the address of nearby centre in my locality in Bangalore . I decided to attend one hours daily morning session for a week time and completed the course . Programme gave me deep insight which could further strengthen my understanding and belief on spirituality.

Key learning

1.       Understanding the self

2.       Concept of 4 yugas ( Satyug, Treta, Dwapar and Kalyug) cycle

3.       Sangam yuga and preparation for the next cycle which repeats after every 5000 years

4.       God realisation – One God -  One world concept.

5.       Daily knowledge sessions – Murli ( for one hours 7am to 8am across all the centres)

6.       Guidelines for practice in daily life  etc...

Within 20 days of time I could realised the change in my thinking pattern, awareness of seven gunas of soul and its regular practice , which gives the solutions to every problems in one’s life  by maintaining the resourceful state of mind all the time  

·         Right Knowledge  or understanding of events in life

·         Inner Power or self confidence

·         State of Happiness

·         State of blissfulness

·         Love

·         Purity in action

·         Peace of mind

One can learn these principles by attending one week “ Raj Yoga ”classes in any nearby centre in his city/country  thereafter regular practice and regular learning from Knowledge sessions will definitely help to achieve  “Whole life solutions” in one’s life

Prepared and compiled by: S.K.Udaiwal

Unity – A success & Survival strategy

The dictionary meaning of Unity is – the state of being united or coherent

I picked up the word “Unity” from “ Run for Unity ”  - a programme initiated by our Govt. On 31^st Oct.,015  - National Unity Day - in memory of our great leader and visionary of “Unity” Late  Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel .

Some of the other similar words comes to my mind while thinking the real meaning of unity and purpose of such programmes.

Unit – an individual in a  family

Union – a group of people for a purpose

United – people  come together for a purpose

Universe – a group of galaxies ...............etc ....

Existence and purpose is served only  when it works in harmony and cooperation each other.

Our palm/hand  works with full efficiency only when all the fingers unite and work together , each finger has its purpose and identity, similarly “ Unity “ works when their is harmony in each and every person, group or elements  

Every success is possible when Unity is maintained i.e. the state of being united or coherent

Examine ourselves , family, neighbour, society, city, state, country, entire world ..........and also the nature today .............

Are we in harmony ?

Is state of being united or coherent is maintained ?

What are the deviations ?

Whenever there are  disturbances or issues we need to look for answers of these questions and initiate corrective action to bring the “ Unity “

One world one family is possible with “ Unity “ let us join hand and work for unity in our own areas of control and make all the people in this world – Healthy , Wealthy & Happy . 

Prepared and compiled by : S.K.Udaiwal

Sustainability and Driving mechanism of any Organisation or system !!!!!!

For running any Organisation or System following basic elements are essential

1.       Men

2.       Machine

3.       Material

4.       Money

5.       Method

Human being consist of following elements (Men/Women)

Body – Which need Food, Clothing , Shelter , Medical assistance

Mind – Need -  Learning /Education/Training

Soul – Need -  Spiritual Learning/Education/Training

All businesses are for the survival or to fulfil the need of human being i.e

Health

Wealth &

Happiness

 Industrial sectors  – Manufacturing -  Cement, Steel, Medicine, clothing, Food processing, automobiles etc...., Services -  Hospitals, Hotel, tourism, Health Centre , Entertainment etc ........

Agriculture – Mainly for food items , fruits, vegetables etc........

Government – For managing the all resources at large for country and providing basic infrastructure

Like... Road, Rail, communications, electricity, shelter, rules-regulation etc .......

Spiritual Organisation – For providing spiritual understanding to the people at large

Social Organisation/NGOs – For providing supports to people for basic need

Defence Organisation – For protection of people and property of the country

IT/Communication – Providing support to all the above systems

These  systems are run by the people / for the people. People are divided in the ratio

5% by the people – playing leading role

95% for the people – playing Contributors role

Economics revolves  in the reverse ratio 95%  among 5% people and 5 % among 95 % people.

Health, Wealth & Happiness ? ? ?  are every one need. What is that which may bring balance among human being. Balance in ratio . It is responsibility of every individual to think and work on these ratio to bring the balance and thus Heath, Wealth and Happiness for all on this earth .

Food, shelter, clothing, education and medical assistance is the basic right of every one on this earth. It is the responsibility of systems to ensure, which will bring Health, Wealth &Happiness.

 Prepared and compiled by: S.K.Udaiwal