Tag Archives: Language

From Selective Hearing to True Listening


“I have often had to eat my own words, and I have found them a wholesome diet.” – Winston Churchill Growing up, I struggled with English. I watched classmates from English-medium schools speak effortlessly while I fumbled for words. It felt like an unfair advantage. My defense mechanism kicked in—I convinced myself they were allContinueContinue reading “From Selective Hearing to True Listening”

Speak Your Mind


One of my friends said, not speaking fluently at work is a compulsion, not a choice. We most often get into trouble for speaking our mind. People may misunderstand you or know you too much to have your built up strata or aura intact. Like a person higher up in the corporate ladder speaking theirContinueContinue reading “Speak Your Mind”

Mind your Language


“I feel there is a trust issue”, I said. “Some people are not sure about your honesty”, I added. In a casual conversation, I was sharing feedback to Sachin who is extremely dedicated, energetic and a go-getter. I could have waited for the formal one on one meeting to share this information but as partContinueContinue reading “Mind your Language”

Nature Talk


  devan bhavayatanena, te deva bhavayantu vah parasparam bhavayantah, sreyah param avapsyatha  – Verse 11 Karma Yoga Shree Bhagwat Gita “What are you reciting Steve? I can’t understand. This sound does not sound similar to what we speak.”, Jerry asked his friend sitting on the verandah. Steve said, “It is the grand-father of all Bharatiya languages Jerry. This is called asContinueContinue reading “Nature Talk”

Purohit and Me


“Today is Krishna Paksha Dwadashi, 12th day since last full moon. As per your Bengali Calendar it is the 10th Day of Shravana Month. I am saying Bengali Calendar because, in Bengal months start from Sankranti. Sankranti is the day when sun leaves the region of one group of stars (Commonly known as Zodiac) and enters into another.ContinueContinue reading “Purohit and Me”