Different people have different views on 'success'. But in the end it all comes down to one thing -- self-satisfaction. You are successful when you can take a deep breath, smile and say, "I've done it!" and then treat yourself to champagne -- mentally. But then again, billions of intelligent minds populating the globe mean a gazillion varied opinions. That is why 'success' as is put down in the dictionary may not mean the same to everybody. The road to success is probably just as eclectic.
Indian politics is, in my opinion, the best example for a critical analysis of the meaning of success. The recent Gujarat elections was a success for the BJP. Narendra Modi is said to have successfully brought development and welfare to a state that was a sinking ship in a vast ocean. As a school student he had an inclination towards politics. fighting against all odds in rising from economic deprivation and social defamation, he did wonders for the people of Gujarat. His deeds compare to few leaders in our country's past. Yet, it seems he didn't get the voter turnout he expected. This particular point is believed to be a success for the Congress. Maybe success can be a consolation to some. Already there are two men in the boat. Another group of critics bring Mamata Banerjee into the picture.She may not have got votes because of her merit. The Left Front ruled the roost in Bengal for decades until people finally decided to try a new leadership. It is a question whether she has done more bad than good to the state's resources Predictions can never be made, though. She may blow everybody's minds over in the next elections. She may be on the road to success, for good So, there are now 'three men on a bummel' and success in each of these cases isn't really falling in line.
Another lucid example is a court case. The prosecutor's success implies the opposition's failure and vice-versa. But here, success would have to be equated with victory. Triumph of one is defeat for another. Kasab hanged was a success for the judicial system but what of righteousness? It had to take a backseat. People like Kasab, however, mostly die successful. Soon after this incident, an eye-catching newsflash came up on one of the national news channels -- "If we cannot give life, we do not have the right to take one." Introspecting success often leads to controversy.
Two men in front of the television, precisely at the moment the above mentioned newsflash caught their attention, began to argue. They had their theories on right and wrong concerning the issue. One of their egos had to be stronger. One of them must submit. This kind of rivalry is customary in most households. The parents impose on their son the wish that he must become an engineer when he grows up. He drags along and four years later he has proud parents who say, "Our son is a successful engineer." But the son has a different outlook. He thinks he has lost his chance at realising his dream. As far as knowledge goes, he will not be 'successful'. The last ship to the zenith has sailed and he is still on the shore. But with the sea shore being extended to build skyscrapers on, he might be introduced to a new dimension of hope.
Faith and hope are the most mysterious but promising of the myriad roads to success, according to many. For others, practicality has closed doors to all faith and hope. To them, success has one route -- that which excludes moral values. They must get what they aim at no matter what.
Success may mean having fulfilled one's material desires. It may be selfish and mean having pushed past others to move ahead. It may depend upon the happiness of others as a result of one's actions or it may mean being austere to prove to others I can. It may mean doing better than yesterday. But it all comes down to just one thing -- self-satisfaction.
Indian politics is, in my opinion, the best example for a critical analysis of the meaning of success. The recent Gujarat elections was a success for the BJP. Narendra Modi is said to have successfully brought development and welfare to a state that was a sinking ship in a vast ocean. As a school student he had an inclination towards politics. fighting against all odds in rising from economic deprivation and social defamation, he did wonders for the people of Gujarat. His deeds compare to few leaders in our country's past. Yet, it seems he didn't get the voter turnout he expected. This particular point is believed to be a success for the Congress. Maybe success can be a consolation to some. Already there are two men in the boat. Another group of critics bring Mamata Banerjee into the picture.She may not have got votes because of her merit. The Left Front ruled the roost in Bengal for decades until people finally decided to try a new leadership. It is a question whether she has done more bad than good to the state's resources Predictions can never be made, though. She may blow everybody's minds over in the next elections. She may be on the road to success, for good So, there are now 'three men on a bummel' and success in each of these cases isn't really falling in line.
Another lucid example is a court case. The prosecutor's success implies the opposition's failure and vice-versa. But here, success would have to be equated with victory. Triumph of one is defeat for another. Kasab hanged was a success for the judicial system but what of righteousness? It had to take a backseat. People like Kasab, however, mostly die successful. Soon after this incident, an eye-catching newsflash came up on one of the national news channels -- "If we cannot give life, we do not have the right to take one." Introspecting success often leads to controversy.
Two men in front of the television, precisely at the moment the above mentioned newsflash caught their attention, began to argue. They had their theories on right and wrong concerning the issue. One of their egos had to be stronger. One of them must submit. This kind of rivalry is customary in most households. The parents impose on their son the wish that he must become an engineer when he grows up. He drags along and four years later he has proud parents who say, "Our son is a successful engineer." But the son has a different outlook. He thinks he has lost his chance at realising his dream. As far as knowledge goes, he will not be 'successful'. The last ship to the zenith has sailed and he is still on the shore. But with the sea shore being extended to build skyscrapers on, he might be introduced to a new dimension of hope.
Faith and hope are the most mysterious but promising of the myriad roads to success, according to many. For others, practicality has closed doors to all faith and hope. To them, success has one route -- that which excludes moral values. They must get what they aim at no matter what.
Success may mean having fulfilled one's material desires. It may be selfish and mean having pushed past others to move ahead. It may depend upon the happiness of others as a result of one's actions or it may mean being austere to prove to others I can. It may mean doing better than yesterday. But it all comes down to just one thing -- self-satisfaction.
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