Comments on: Zakir Hussain And Me

By: Govind Sharma

Govind Sharma — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 01:32:27 +0000

Such a wonderful article. Exceptional way of writing. When someone starts reading it gives a feeling like you are not contended but as readers move forward they realise a philosophy that everyone is unique. Even twins are not replicas, one need to see content in their life. True, you have been inspirational to many of us us HR professionals.

By: G V joshi

G V joshi — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 12:54:59 +0000

Thank you for sharing your reflections on our relevance at this age.life of every one is precious and one should avoid comparing to have peace of mind . You have achieved many laurels and impacted many lives. In accountants language, you have earned huge surplus ( credits less debits) in your life which you have shared with others.

By: Vinu

Vinu — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:48:21 +0000

Sir, This post of yours is a Super Hit!! It has stuck a chord with most of your avid fans (aka readers) Year ends, Birthday eves are often a point of reflections! I loved it that you made this comparison with a maestro like Zakir Saab. Please remember that there are many (like me) who have been admiring your journey! And for us you are a master piece yourself! I loved this message- understanding of self, “comes through growing a self which is large enough and compassionate enough to put an arm around the part of you that was hurt and wounded,” around the “part of you that didn’t quite understand what was going on.” Your posts are an inspiration always! Keep writing! Lulu, Naina should nudge you to write a screenplay for a movie soon! Thats my wish for you for 2025!!!

By: Gopinath Govindan

Gopinath Govindan — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 13:32:02 +0000

Thanks Vivek. I agree completely with Lulu and Nina’s views 🙂

By: Vikrant Bhuskute

Vikrant Bhuskute — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 12:00:08 +0000

Sir, thank you for sharing.

I want to first share, I saw ‘It’s a wonderful Life’ recently. And Sir… if you get to see what difference you made… you will see that without you, i would not be where i am today. And like me, i am sure, many many more.

i get it, there can be a question asked – is the number of people that remember you/ miss you, and the frequency + intensity with which they will, and for how long after you are gone… an indicator of impact? If that is indeed the case, there is a moral question to be answered – what about the equally able who simply did not get the right ticket in the ‘lottery of fame’ (as Cass Sunstein would put it). And another – did Ustad Zakir Hussain live his life for that? [Despite putting maximum effort + intellect/ qualities + commitment/ drive].

It is also possible to enquire, without comparing, if i have done enough? Purpose of the question leads to the answer. And i loved three pointers in your article – 1) windshield & rear view; 2) uniqueness; 3) Gurudev’s reflection.

Lulu, Myna – do ask Sir when you are on a mission, if one can put purpose and attachment on the same side of the balance? And what would be on the side of that balance? I know you will ask more eloquently. And anything on these lines…

By: Anjali Kanitkar

Anjali Kanitkar — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 07:16:49 +0000

Beautifully written, Vivek! In the last few days, I too have spent (not) a few hours, thinking what people will say when I pass away…how will my obituary be written? Will I even rate a mention? Apart from my close family and a smattering of friends, will I even be remembered?
Wise of Lulu and Myna to speak about the windscreen and the rear-view mirror…please ask them to fly by my window soon!

By: V J Rao

V J Rao — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:59:12 +0000

Dear Vivek,

Very insightful reflections and as I grow older ( just a year and a half less than you), I too have the same gnawing doubts- could I have done more? what prevented me? do I have a “hook” to ark all the reasons why I did not?, and yes, we tend to compare with those that have achieved more and then realize that I have made some conscious or not so conscious choices and what life’s journey has been a consequence of those choices. Some good, some not so good. I feel that I need to look ahead and now do what I wish to do. In whatever way I can. And that I think is the way to forget age!!

By: Sujata Deshmukh

Sujata Deshmukh — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 05:23:00 +0000

You have impacted and shaped hundreds of people’s not just hut what you do for them but also by being YOU. Curious, striving to be more, creative, daring, multifaceted and courageous to ask such deep questions. What a wonderful life and as someone said windshield will bring forth many new adventures with ur ahem ahem usual partners -in-crime..

By: Naganath Subramanian Iyer

Naganath Subramanian Iyer — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 03:15:15 +0000

Such reflection and introspection sets the tone and tenor for the future. It’s also in a way about taking stock of the present way of living and thinking.

To quote you Sir, ” I removed my specs, placed them on the table and rubbed my eyes”. This very gesture of yours during the long years of working with you had literally opened my eyes everytime you removed your specs……. This reflection of so many years has been your growth, and you continue to do so with renewed vigour and gusto.

I loved the thought of feeling irrelevant. I have started living and accepting irrelevance and made peace with it. Getting detached from looking good, feeling important and looking at the outside to pat my back. That journey in life is over..having kept Ahankar away. Feeling free not looking at the likes, comments and impressions that come up in FB, Instagram and LinkedIn and feeling happy and satisfied with my own impressions about myself.

Loved the article, your thoughts and your quotes, Sir. Salutations to you.

And Zakirbhai you continue to inspire me, and your melody goes on and on…

By: Marcel

Marcel — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 02:43:05 +0000

Outstandingly expressed and so true.You are indeed blessed to be whom you became Vivek