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This Obsession with death and staying as a memory

  This Obsession with death and staying as a memory Dinesh K Kapila I watch quite a few channels dealing with religion or spirituality in the morning hours. Have to. Suitably trained by wifey over the years !! Specially post retirement. ! Not grumbling, I do clarify ! Our viewing can cross religions and sects, no problems on that. However, something I must point out is this obsession with death, of many discourses, many a preacher or sant or priest or whatever we label them, they have to mention death and to state we need to be prepared for it. This period of life we all live is just a journey, a short journey between birth and death. Hell is a reality. Be ready. Heaven awaits us. Narak and Bhagwan Yama and Swarg. Janat. All this gets stressed or mentioned. A direct correlation is often drawn, praying and following certain pathways and in some cases even undertaking certain actions or rituals will only lead to peace and harmony and eternal freedom or Moksha, in the hereafter. So...

WOMEN'S DAY - MARCH 2025 - SOME REFLECTIONS THROUGH A SPEECH

  WOMEN’S DAY – SOME REFLECTIONS – 2025. Speech for Officers, Women entrepreneurs, Women Based FPOs / OFPOs / SHGs.     DINESH K KAPILA, Chief General Manager (Retd), NABARD Background As a man, this is a challenge today. I do not claim to understand fully the concept of empowerment as regards women, the perspective of women can be very different from what I may understand or perceive. However, based on my experience and work, I will try to share my thoughts and views today. I will however say I have mentored some rather small enterprises of women and guided them, women can certainly evolve and learn and succeed. Secondly, I am among my own colleagues, it’s a challenge to be relevant and insightful. International Women’s Day is a special occasion to honor the achievements and contributions of women in every field. Women play vital roles as mothers, daughters, professionals and leaders, shaping a better world together their hard work and dedication. This year’s theme...