tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30166990.comments2013-03-19T16:58:35.761-07:00My beliefsShreyans Mehtahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05535797024904167285noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30166990.post-63587851905477036822013-03-13T06:48:52.514-07:002013-03-13T06:48:52.514-07:00I agree that one needs to be detached from one'...I agree that one needs to be detached from one's desires at some point of time but desire is sometimes necessary whenever you start with something...Take the most simple example of a student preparing for CAT - I am sure he or she is desirious of studying at the prestigious IIM. However, having achieved it, one needs to move onto something else.....Arvindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12013128648808170399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30166990.post-46325071482263218312013-01-10T12:01:29.715-08:002013-01-10T12:01:29.715-08:00haha... nice analysis Shreyans!haha... nice analysis Shreyans!Naga Kiranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13562318105223224647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30166990.post-80317697499226720282013-01-10T11:25:12.455-08:002013-01-10T11:25:12.455-08:00really said it in a superb manner, specially the t...really said it in a superb manner, specially the thought line n its presentation, it keeps one reading.<br />saatyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00141648474811316039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30166990.post-61408700404514319602013-01-08T16:04:27.012-08:002013-01-08T16:04:27.012-08:00I enjoyed reading this blogpost. I hit on it rando...I enjoyed reading this blogpost. I hit on it randomly while searching my name (which matches exactly with yours) :)<br />This blog made me think in a completely differen perspectives.Shreyans Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08737057670457980988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30166990.post-13543664864370296392013-01-08T16:03:52.188-08:002013-01-08T16:03:52.188-08:00I enjoyed reading this blogpost. I hit on it rando...I enjoyed reading this blogpost. I hit on it randomly while searching my name (which matches exactly with yours) :)<br />This blog made me think in a completely differen perspectives.Shreyans Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08737057670457980988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30166990.post-29703399229938963832011-08-18T10:38:57.553-07:002011-08-18T10:38:57.553-07:00I believe in this too .. somehow hard to implement...I believe in this too .. somehow hard to implement ...Viral Vimawalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04144777531215344348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30166990.post-60156354682146889632010-09-03T08:40:43.828-07:002010-09-03T08:40:43.828-07:00friendship could start with as simple as.. "O...friendship could start with as simple as.. "Oh you too..I thought I was the onlyone" kind of situation..<br />..I was just wondering..if there was clone of yours exactly..ditto till dna level..will u be a thickest friend with him..If I were to then..may be or may be not..because what I've experienced is..we people are never consistent in our behavior..<br />but right..rubbing ones views on to others and forcing them to behave as per one wishes..is not acceptable by anyone..I agree there are some people like that even I've experienced..Unknown!!!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18175262167978043233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30166990.post-18376729692189166722010-08-30T20:22:19.303-07:002010-08-30T20:22:19.303-07:00Very will written Shrey. Heard your philosophical ...Very will written Shrey. Heard your philosophical side after a long time!!Devangnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30166990.post-13045773509546481772010-08-30T20:04:18.097-07:002010-08-30T20:04:18.097-07:00@Ramana
If the drug addict believes that having dr...@Ramana<br />If the drug addict believes that having drugs is part of his/her value system and a necessary part of his/her life, then you can give your point of view. If he/she doesn't agree, there are 2 things - either you respect his/her pov, and if you cant do that, then it is a lose-lose situation to be friends with such a person.<br /><br />Value Systems are not supposed to be highly flexible anyways. It is the set of beliefs which you would attempt to adhere to, come what may. So, its obvious that people will be adamant about them. For example, Mr X might be adamant about not putting proxy for anyone else. Now, this person will be adamant about it irrespective of what all his/her friends say to him/her.Shreyans Mehtahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05535797024904167285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30166990.post-32171254983341786882010-08-30T11:34:36.502-07:002010-08-30T11:34:36.502-07:00Harish being harsh, toh Harsh kya karega? Arbit jo...Harish being harsh, toh Harsh kya karega? Arbit joke aside, my only issue is about the grey area when 'sticking to values' become such an adamant thing that you tend to ignore when the friends may genuinely have a point. All in the name of 'being respected for the pov' of course.<br />Case in point - Person X is a heavy drug addict, and it is part of his value system (that you get closer to God when high - as arbit as it might sound :P). I am guessing, the friends trying to correct in that case might not necessarily be a lose-lose situation.<br />You might argue that this heavy drug addict thing is a clear case of 'black' (in terms of 'good' and 'bad') while eating pure veg in only veg restraunts is a case of white or grey. I would just say that such a judgement is subjective as well.Ramana Krishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18396022080442859385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30166990.post-49582251776095763322010-08-30T09:37:54.452-07:002010-08-30T09:37:54.452-07:00@Harish
For me, the trip was to be a spiritual jou...@Harish<br />For me, the trip was to be a spiritual journey into myself. Hence, I went all alone when I reached the monasteries because that is what I wanted. Similarly, you wished to eat Bhutanese food which you would otherwise not have gotten a chance to try in all probability. So, you need not feel bad about it. Rather, you came with me for all my food shopping etc. I am thankful for that :)<br /><br />Rather, you never insulted my belief system by attempting to say that I should change my ways for others and adjust for other people. You were kind enough to accept my values and beliefs with respect and I really appreciate that.<br /><br />What I would not like is people trying to tell me how my beliefs should be amended to accommodate other people when they know how closely I hold these beliefs. You guys appreciated my personal value system. So, dont be so harsh on yourself. If you want to enjoy something, you very well should :)<br /><br />@Kriti<br />Bhutan was always more than vacation for me. Was more like a small spiritual journey. And yes, it did open me up to a few more philosophical ideas I guess :D<br /><br />@Jayesh<br />Second category - Bingo! And I appreciate that :)Shreyans Mehtahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05535797024904167285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30166990.post-69843400335159589342010-08-30T06:53:59.958-07:002010-08-30T06:53:59.958-07:00Nice post...A word to Kriti above...yes it was ind...Nice post...A word to Kriti above...yes it was indeed an enlightening trip if you give it a little thought...at least for me... :)<br /><br />The vegetarian food issue was something that I was particularly touched by....I was obsessed with this funda of "authentic Bhutanese food" - so much so that one day we happened to leave Shreyans out....and well I have not quite forgiven myself for the stupidity of the act...esp given my belief system....I always like to believe that making friends happy (by cracking stupid jokes of course :D) and acknowledging the presence of everyone around is something I am good at...But that act kind of saddened me...Good lesson for me I guess... :)Harishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04821400706923698509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30166990.post-60853619028625818702010-08-30T06:49:54.818-07:002010-08-30T06:49:54.818-07:00Very well put...it has been a long time since I he...Very well put...it has been a long time since I heard some of your deep thoughts.<br /><br />BTW, you would agree that I belong to the second set of friends :)<br /><br />Take care buddy!Jayesh Bafnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08775230268162981449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30166990.post-40343704784704180522010-08-30T05:52:58.221-07:002010-08-30T05:52:58.221-07:00Nice read and no doubt a bit philosophical :) So, ...Nice read and no doubt a bit philosophical :) So, the Bhutan Trip was more than just a vacation trip :)Kritidashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17246973742709803821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30166990.post-2574677201104630712010-05-30T06:41:19.311-07:002010-05-30T06:41:19.311-07:00suicide i think, is just an unfortunate mix of bra...suicide i think, is just an unfortunate mix of brain chemicals along with the opportunity..<br /><br />i think rituals have taken away the essence of spirituality.<br /><br />today instead of worshiping God to be a "better more detached" being, God is worshiped for baser and silly luxuries. and religion is viewed as a shortcut to temporary pleasure instead of a way to attain bliss.wise donkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02084116949920234832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30166990.post-37897769038050159492010-05-28T04:18:46.963-07:002010-05-28T04:18:46.963-07:00Nice work pal
Way to go.
Keep working on your Circ...Nice work pal<br />Way to go.<br />Keep working on your Circle of Influence.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30166990.post-51681147927235553052010-05-01T10:20:56.257-07:002010-05-01T10:20:56.257-07:00to say this, they must hv been alive, which means ...to say this, they must hv been alive, which means that they must not have understood life fully themselves.<br /><br />If they didnt understand life fully themselves, this statement loses its credibility. :DShreyans Mehtahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05535797024904167285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30166990.post-61155106450896678242010-05-01T09:38:14.726-07:002010-05-01T09:38:14.726-07:00I'm not too sure if it was Camus or Kafka, but...I'm not too sure if it was Camus or Kafka, but he said that commiting suicide amounts to having understood life.sayremhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13539385868548798531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30166990.post-74649448366802892872010-02-18T23:25:03.878-08:002010-02-18T23:25:03.878-08:00@Wise Donkey
Point taken. But what I am referring ...@Wise Donkey<br />Point taken. But what I am referring to is the inner motivation. In the MP/MLA example, I am considering the reason why he wants to get something out of the deal. Is that motivated by a sense of conformism to societies' respect for wealth? So, the intention here is to write more about intrinsic motivations than extrinsic ones and how external factors influence intrinsic choices!Shreyans Mehtahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05535797024904167285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30166990.post-28370294806644735882009-10-25T05:57:19.587-07:002009-10-25T05:57:19.587-07:00better eg
an Independent MP/MLA, who supports or t...better eg<br />an Independent MP/MLA, who supports or takes away support, to the government, depending on what he gets out of it..wise donkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02084116949920234832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30166990.post-14474252797595704382009-10-25T05:32:06.994-07:002009-10-25T05:32:06.994-07:00"Individualists look for alternatives which t..."Individualists look for alternatives which take along all the right ideas and try to strike a balance between the conformist and non-conformist ideas <b>without compromising on the right means and morals</b>"<br /><br />I dont think all individulists are people with morals.<br /><br />there are opportunists, who mingle with conformists and nonconformists without caring about the issue..and make the decisions based on what is convenient for them..<br /><br />for example someone who would not bully someone in person, but wouldnt hesitate to do it on the net, since it would be easier to get away with it..<br /><br />PS : Congrats on the ragging decision. <br /><br />PPS : i couldnt use the smoking analogy, hence the ragging analogy..nothing personalwise donkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02084116949920234832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30166990.post-77234415017744719532009-10-07T01:26:43.255-07:002009-10-07T01:26:43.255-07:00"But the truth is that all that we really nee..."But the truth is that all that we really need in life, all the completion, lies right within us"<br /><br />may or may not be true. <br />well if people can realize this fact to be true, you have reached nirvana - the "ultimate goal" according to your theory. and some people are lucky enough to atleast tread on this path to try to realize this truth, the fact is that most people arent even aware of this path itself. <br />but looking at it from a different perspective, maybe most people arent supposed to tread this path. else why do you think the higher power designed this universe, put in gazillions of matter/energy in it and let loose 6Bn men in this game of life on the face of the earth to struggle with myriad facets of life. are all of us supposed to reach that enlightenment? I dont know.<br /><br />secondly, is it right to assume (even though i believe it is) that the quest for knowledge and the higher truth is above others? Why is it so? After all this is also a desire and hence in some ways similar to other desires of sex, money fame, beauty etc etc. Then shouldn't it be a matter of personal choice. and so i again come back to my question. why was this utterly complex world designed if all other desires/quests were supposed to be subordinate to the quest for knowledge. just for an example (could be fact or fiction, i dont know), 'The Da vinci Code' relates the ancient practice of having sex as a way of celebrating the communion between the male and female powers. <br /><br />nd finally yes i agree with the higher dimension theory. been looking out for some more signs that show me the way forward :) hers's hoping we all find our signs.<br /><br />Cheers<br />KgKghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11381772578917113652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30166990.post-74108302724438897862009-10-01T11:35:39.040-07:002009-10-01T11:35:39.040-07:00The unfortunate fact is that science has come real...The unfortunate fact is that science has come real close to unraveling the basis of aesthetics. It's unfortunate, not for me, as I would not start finding something less beautiful only because I'd know the reason why I find it beautiful. But it's unfortunate for others who feel that fun behind a phenomenon is lost the moment one knows the bases for it. Just taking a cue from your post about smoking and drinking, many medicos know that their pleasurable effects are because of release of a neurotransmitter called dopamine, but that doesn't make them find it any less attractive.<br /><br />Also, it'd be bit wrong to say that there's no beauty in science. For instance, isn't it a beautiful fact that two gases--hydrogen and oxygen combine to form water--a liquid at room temperature?<br /><br />There's beauty in randomness, as well as, in pattern. It's about enjoying both. :)<br /><br />Also <b>if</b> you ever felt that those interested in science don't have a sense and appreciation for arts, then you'd be wrong! Einstein used to enjoy playing violin. :)Ketanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02622410643454108685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30166990.post-71336020494160981282009-10-01T11:20:51.901-07:002009-10-01T11:20:51.901-07:00Hi Shreyans!
First time here, and to say the leas...Hi Shreyans!<br /><br />First time here, and to say the least, I'm impressed. You've really resolved the decision-making-tendencies very well!<br /><br />But there's one more issue that you've not touched upon in this post. What are 'society's views'? What makes them distinct from an individual's views? After all, society is composed me individuals only! At what point does an amplified individual's view-point turn into a social view-point?<br /><br />Blogrolling you! All the best for your B-school!<br /><br />Take care.Ketanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02622410643454108685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30166990.post-84410033157845825992009-06-08T00:46:36.635-07:002009-06-08T00:46:36.635-07:00It is nice to see someone so simply resolving the ...It is nice to see someone so simply resolving the basis of the general tendencies and mentalities of people into two simple categories: Conformists, and non-conformists.Good work!;>akankshanoreply@blogger.com