Essence of life
Anyone who reads newspapers which I guess most of us do would have came to know the decision that Narayan Murthy and Bill Gates have taken recently regarding thier prolific careers. Both of them are icons and represent the examples of most sucessful persons that the world has ever seen. Narayan Murthy and Bill Gates both started with just with absolutely nothing in hand except a conviction in their heart and devotion to work. They had an idea which they with the help of able compatriates implemented to perfection and now the world knows where they are today.
Both of them have decided to step down from the companies they started and have represented for a long time. Their name has become synonymous with these companies and their decision of leaving these companies highest posts leaves a gap which can never be filled . Narayan Murthy the Chief executive, Infosys cites the reasons for his decision being that as per the companys policies he would need to retire as he turns 60. Hes a person who is the epitome example of the saying "simple living and high thinking". Narayan very famously once said that the real power of money is the power to give it away. He after the retirement would now have time to concentrate on the Infosys foundation that his wife runs.
Similarly Bill Gates also cited that after stepping down as the Chief Software Architect at Microsoft he would work for Bill Melinda Gates Foundation and he also said that since god has gifted me the power of wealth I ll use that power to empower the people.
Doesnt one realise the similarity in these persons thinking that inspite of being so sucessful in life, the ultimate essence of life lies in giving back to society what you have recieved from it. They inspire the whole world for the deeds that they have accomplished so hopefully, atleast some of us would do something so that the world can improve. Most of us aim to be rich, successful and just keep running after money and fame but after a while these things dont enthuse us anymore. The feeling of helping somebody just because god has given you the power to do something for him delights us then. This according to me is the essence of life would leads everybody to self actualisation and the sooner one realises this fact the better it is.
Good bye.
Both of them have decided to step down from the companies they started and have represented for a long time. Their name has become synonymous with these companies and their decision of leaving these companies highest posts leaves a gap which can never be filled . Narayan Murthy the Chief executive, Infosys cites the reasons for his decision being that as per the companys policies he would need to retire as he turns 60. Hes a person who is the epitome example of the saying "simple living and high thinking". Narayan very famously once said that the real power of money is the power to give it away. He after the retirement would now have time to concentrate on the Infosys foundation that his wife runs.
Similarly Bill Gates also cited that after stepping down as the Chief Software Architect at Microsoft he would work for Bill Melinda Gates Foundation and he also said that since god has gifted me the power of wealth I ll use that power to empower the people.
Doesnt one realise the similarity in these persons thinking that inspite of being so sucessful in life, the ultimate essence of life lies in giving back to society what you have recieved from it. They inspire the whole world for the deeds that they have accomplished so hopefully, atleast some of us would do something so that the world can improve. Most of us aim to be rich, successful and just keep running after money and fame but after a while these things dont enthuse us anymore. The feeling of helping somebody just because god has given you the power to do something for him delights us then. This according to me is the essence of life would leads everybody to self actualisation and the sooner one realises this fact the better it is.
Good bye.
posted by this is me at 10:26 AM
5 Comments:
Yeah, and as long as these icons are succeeded by able MD's and CEO's they don't have to worry about their company's financial health. Moreover Nandan Nilekani and Steve Ballmer are family to Murthy and Gates.
For us, lets devote all our energies to getting rich first, and then we'll do our bit for the society too.
bt u knw its quite true tht it takes a lifetime to understand the essence of life .. nd thts also very true that the ultimate satisfaction is in giving hapiness to others ..
If u can make someone's day than probably you made ur day too .
gud one ankit.
Such greatness of the human heart must be appreciated. And it is not oly wealth which can help people.
We can contribute with what little we have. A kind word here, a little smile there can spread a lot of happiness around too. For us who do not have enough money to run for a foundation for helping people, we must still do our part. Every single drop in an ocean counts. And out little efforts will also count in a world full of miseries.
essence of life..honey in a jar..
sweet inside, sour outside..all we gotto do is to make both sides of life sweet..
never shud we step back..
happy blogging..
philanthropy is for the rich,
poor remains in a ditch,
if my words give you an itch,
then try to understand the cliche,
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