Translation of tweet thread about life challenges by @SudhaRamenIFS. She is a self made person and one of the reasons as to why I admire her.
I dreamt of career in Medical, but got admission in BE, BioMedical. Then got married at 21 after which I joined Wipro. 2 years later, left the job, tried at JIPMER few times facing few hurdles. Then with a 1 year old child appeared and in the 1st attempt got through in IFS.
In 2012 alone, I appeared in various competitive exams. In not a single exam I studied or prepared for Science paper. Whatever I studied for entrance exam of medicals, served my purpose which I remembered very well.
But as of now have taken multiple classes in Science - When faced with failures and snide remarks, the only thing that matters is that you have to prove yourself to YOURSELF. That is what matters.
If you have prepared well for Medicals, many other exams become easy. Don't get overawed with marks. Getting good grades or marks is not the sole purpose of life. There is much more than to getting good marks.
I have seen her notes as to how to prepare for exams and she's a teacher par excellence. Wishing you always well, Sudha!! Hope my translation is ok with you!
Link to original thread.
generated a lot of traction.
Let me try and address some part of it.
From a finance standpoint, There are 3 aspects of being a senior citizen: a. Health and Health Insurance Costs; b. A steady income from broad source of asset base. c. People who will put Vultures to shame and acting in the financial services industry space.
I will address the 1st part in this thread and why PM / must make an intervention.
Health Insurance to senior citizens is problematic. As they move into an age where they are faced with a prospect of reduced steady income, the demands on that money goes up.
Suprabhatham, friends!
Recently I had a Darshan of Bhagawan #Mahadeva's manifestation in the form of Shiva Lingam at Siddhanath Mahadev Mandir, located at Nemawar, Dt. Dewas, M.P.
The temple, located on the banks of River Narmada is exiquisite and gave me a divine feeling.
It is said that this point, where the Mandir is located, is the Nabhisthal (Navel or midpoint) of River Narmada. One can say that in some ways, it lies between Mahakaal Jyotirling and Omkareshwar Jyotirling.
This temple is supposed to be about 3000+ years old.
According to Sthala Purana and the locals, there is a connection to the Mahabharata with this temple. This is one of the rare temples that faces the West. The story goes that one time the Kauravas and Pandavas challenged each other to build a temple in one night.
It seems Afghanistan is being sacrificed for Taiwan! The US want China to bleed in Afghanistan and Xinjiang so that the 2022 elections of CCP doesn't return Xi as their chief.
Mahabharata has many interpretations and makes us reflective. This is one such interpretation of Mahabharata...and it is so true...
It was said in the texts that eighty percent of the fighting male population of the civilization was wiped out in the eighteen days of the war.
Sanjay , at the end of the war went to the spot where the greatest war took place; Kurukshetra.
He looked around and wondered if the war really happened, if the ground beneath him had soaked all that blood, if the great Pandavas and Krishna stood where he stood.
When Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola in a telephone interview, was asked by the radio presenter, "Sir what can you remember made you a happiest man in life?"
Femi said:
"I have gone through four stages of happiness in life and finally I understood the meaning of true happiness.
“The first stage was to accumulate wealth and means. But at this stage I did not get the happiness I wanted.
“Then came the second stage of collecting valuables and items. But I realised that the effect of this thing is also temporary and the lustre of valuable things does not last long.