Say the name, every time

During the inaugural event of Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship (Phase II), the obvious abbreviation MGNF was frequently used by the speakers and participants. Perhaps to shorten their talks. But at the end, the Chief Guest made an interesting observation on that.

"We should not use this abbreviation MGNF at all, rather every time we should say 'Mahatma Gandhi' National Fellowship. That way, you get to utter his name. And every time you utter his name, the associated values and virtues will reverberate". That is so true, isn't it. Every time those words are uttered, the idea of truth reverberates. The idea of non-violence reverberates. 

Tears of gratitude

 The house looked so majestic. Was it the good craftsmanship of the mason or the fact that it was made possible by the benevolence of several, I debated in my head. All assembled faces seemed illuminated. Was it the sunlight bouncing off the red roof or the altruism oozing out of the bricks, the debate persisted.

As the chief guest addressed the gathering, an emotional Peronni turned away hoping to dissolve into the surroundings. Tears are difficult to hide though. She weeped uncontrollably. The whispering sobs spoke loudly. Of her joy, of her euphoria and of her gratitude. As they rolled down her face, "Thank you all", they murmured

Utopia for realists

Rutger Bregman's book is almost like a prophecy. It talks about several ideas to transition towards the ideal world. Universal basic income, open borders, a fifteen hour work week and many more ideas, 'seemingly' radical, well, as on today. What a world that would be, though.

But hey, dive into history and recollect that those who called for the abolition of slavery, for suffrage for women etc, were also once branded lunatics. Until history proved them right. The time for Rutger's Utopia shall come. Perhaps sooner than one would anticipate. For now, rather than being outright dismissive of this idea, let's debate, like realists.