आप हाथी नहीं इंसान हैं

एक आदमी कहीं से गुजर रहा था, तभी उसने सड़क के किनारे बंधे हाथियों को देखा, और अचानक रुक गया. उसने देखा कि हाथियों के अगले पैर में एक रस्सी बंधी हुई है, उसे इस बात का बड़ा अचरज हुआ की हाथी जैसे विशालकाय जीव लोहे की जंजीरों की जगह बस एक छोटी सी रस्सी से बंधे हुए हैं!!! ये स्पष्ठ था कि हाथी जब चाहते तब अपने बंधन तोड़ कर कहीं भी जा सकते थे, पर किसी वजह से वो ऐसा नहीं कर रहे थे.
उसने पास खड़े महावत से पूछा कि भला ये हाथी किस प्रकार इतनी शांति से खड़े हैं और भागने का प्रयास नही कर रहे हैं ? तब महावत ने कहा, ” इन हाथियों को छोटे पर से ही इन रस्सियों से बाँधा जाता है, उस समय इनके पास इतनी शक्ति नहीं होती की इस बंधन को तोड़ सकें. बार-बार प्रयास करने पर भी रस्सी ना तोड़ पाने के कारण उन्हें धीरे-धीरे यकीन होता जाता है कि वो इन रस्सियों नहीं तोड़ सकते,और बड़े होने पर भी उनका ये यकीन बना रहता है, इसलिए वो कभी इसे तोड़ने का प्रयास ही नहीं करते.”
आदमी आश्चर्य में पड़ गया कि ये ताकतवर जानवर सिर्फ इसलिए अपना बंधन नहीं तोड़ सकते क्योंकि वो इस बात में यकीन करते हैं!!
इन हाथियों की तरह ही हममें से कितने लोग सिर्फ पहले मिली असफलता के कारण ये मान बैठते हैं कि अब हमसे ये काम हो ही नहीं सकता और अपनी ही बनायीं हुई मानसिक जंजीरों में जकड़े-जकड़े पूरा जीवन गुजार देते हैं...
 
याद रखिये असफलता जीवन का एक हिस्सा है ,और निरंतर प्रयास करने से ही सफलता मिलती है. यदि आप भी ऐसे किसी बंधन में बंधें हैं जो आपको अपने सपने सच करने से रोक रहा है तो उसे तोड़ डालिए….. आप हाथी नहीं इंसान हैं.

Positive Thinking Quotes From Famous People

The pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. Winston Churchill

A man is but the product of his thoughts; what he thinks, he becomes. Mahatma Gandhi

I am an optimist. It does not seem to be much use being anything else.Winston Churchill

Attitudes are contagious. Is yours worth catching?Author Unknown

I don't think of all the misery but of the beauty that still remains. Anne Frank The Diary of a Young Girl.

There are always flowers for those who want to see them.Henri Matisse

Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results.Willie Nelson

The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all men, charity. Benjamin Franklin

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope or confidence. Helen Keller

I have found that if you love life, life will love you back.Arthur Rubinstein

Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.Anthony J. D'Angelo

Fear less, hope more; Eat less, chew more; Whine less, breathe more; Talk less, say more; Love more, and all good things will be yours. Swedish Proverb

Work joyfully and peacefully, knowing that right thoughts and right efforts will inevitable bring about right results.James Allen

Think positively and masterfully, with confidence and faith, and life become more secure, more fraught with action, richer in experience and achievement.Edward Rickenbacker

Life is a shipwreck but we must not forget to sing in the lifeboats. Voltaire

Success is a state of mind. If you want success, start thinking of yourself as a success. Dr. Joyce Brothers

I had the blues because I had no shoes until upon the street, I met a man who had no feet.Denis Waitley

Your circumstances may be uncongenial, but they shall not remain so if you only perceive an ideal and strive to reach it. You cannot travel within and stand still without. James Allen

A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright

You've done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination. Ralph Marston

The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances; if there is any reaction, both are transformed. Carl Gustav Jung

There is little difference in people, but that little difference makes a big difference. The little difference is attitude. The big difference is whether it is positive or negative. W. Clement Stone

These then are my last words to you. Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact. William James

To love what you do and feel that it matters how could anything be more fun? Katharine Graham

If you don't think every day is a good day, just try missing one. Cavett Robert

Oh, my friend, it's not what they take away from you that counts. It's what you do with what you have left. Hubert Humphrey

Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.Winston Churchill

I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today. William Allen White

ये भारत देश है मेरा

जनता को रोटी नहीं, नेता मालामाल
लड़के धोनी बन रहे कर-कर लम्बे बाल
गरीब की बेटी तन ढ़कने को जूझ रही है
अमीरजादियां नंगी हो कर घूम रही हैं

Inspirational Quotes

Your greatness is measured by your kindness; your education and intellect by your modesty; your ignorance is betrayed by your suspicions and prejudices, and your real caliber is measured by the consideration and tolerance you have for others.
William J.H. Boetcker (1873-1962)

      Wherever there is a human in need, there is an opportunity for kindness and to make a difference.
Kevin Heath
      When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace.
The 14th Dalai Lama (1935)

      We think too much and feel too little. More than machinery, we need humanity. More than cleverness, we need kindness and gentleness.
Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977)

      We cannot tell the precise moment when friendship formed. As in filling a vessel drop by drop, there is at last a drop which makes it run over; so in a series of kindness there is at last one which makes the heart run over.
Dr. Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)

      To be rich in admiration and free from envy, to rejoice greatly in the good of others, to love with such generosity of heart that your love is still a dear possession in absence or unkindness - these are the gifts which money cannot buy.
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894)

     To be rich in admiration and free from envy, to rejoice greatly in the good of others, to love with such generosity of heart that your love is still a dear possession in absence or unkindness - these are the gifts which money cannot buy.
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894)  

Those who make compassion an essential part of their lives find the joy of life. Kindness deepens the spirit and produces rewards that cannot be completely explained in words. It is an experience more powerful than words. To become acquainted with kindness one must be prepared to learn new things and feel new feelings. Kindness is more than a philosophy of the mind. It is a philosophy of the spirit.
Robert J. Furey

      There is overwhelming evidence that the higher the level of self-esteem, the more likely one will be to treat others with respect, kindness, and generosity.
Nathaniel Branden

      There are realities we all share, regardless of our nationality, language, or individual tastes. As we need food, so do we need emotional nourishment: love, kindness, appreciation, and support from others. We need to understand our environment and our relationship to it. We need to fulfill certain inner hungers: the need for happiness, for peace of mind -- for wisdom.
Swami Kriyananda [J. Donald Walters] (1926)

"Life is a notebook , 2 pages are already written by god .......
1st page is birth .
Last page is death .
Centre pages are empty .
Fill them with smile , love & sacrifice but not with ego and false attitude..."
 

Where there is a will, there is a way

“Where there is a will, there is a way’ is a well-known saying. It means that everything is possible in this world, provided one has the necessary will power and determination to do it. In other words nothing is impossible in this world provided it is backed by a strong will, constant efforts and unshakable faith.
Man is different from other living beings. His desires are innumerable and ever increasing. He undertakes a number of activities in order to satisfy his desires. But in our practical life we see that all our desires are not fulfilled. On proper analysis we would discover that most of our unfulfilled desires were just wishes. A close examination will reveal that we did not make sustained efforts to fulfil those wishes. There is no reason why one should not succeed if one works with full determination for achieving one’s cherished objective. It is said that God helps those who help themselves.
Let us understand that ‘Will’ does not mean a ‘wish’. We wish so many things. But when it comes to giving practical shape to our wishes, we find lack of determination and will-power. A wish can be described as a will only if it is supported by strong determination and will power. Will is a strong desire. It is backed by firmness of purpose and resolution. Means are not so in portant in the fulfilment of strong desire. What is relevant and of basic value is the unfliching deter­mination to reach the goal or achieve the objective. Fulfilment of will presupposes hurdles and also sacrifices to tide them over or face them undaunted. Without such firm resolution and unshakable determination to achieve the objective and also the preparedness to suffer and make sacrifices, the will remains a simple desire or wish.
In our life we give up many things considering them as very difficult or impossible, Sometimes we show some courage and start some work. But even the slightest difficulty makes us nervous and we leave it there. Lives of great men teach us that there is nothing impossible in this world. Napolean went to .the extent of saying that the word impossible did not exist in his dictionary. The story of Robert Bruce and the Spider is a good example of crowning victory as a result of sustained efforts. Unification of sliced-up Germany by Prince Bi&mark is another shining example of unshak­able determination and iron will against formidable odds. A cumber of other examples may be cited to illustrate this point. It is true that even those tasks which are seemingly impossible can be accomplished with a strong and sincere determination. Difficulties deter us only when we lack determination. They disappear as a determined step marches on. Adverse circumstances can be overcome by sincere longing, concerted efforts and strong deter­mination.
Will is a sincere urge backed by will-power. Even uphill tasks become easier if attempts are made with determination. Will-power il a great force. It is the first and most important condition of lUOceis. At least half of the success is achieved by will-power alone. Difficulties and obstacles melt like snow if one has a strong determination One does find some way out if one makes a sincere effort achieving one’s objectives.
It ll an example of lack of determination if a poor student MOOnoiUl himself to the fact that he cannot take higher education MOtUM of hit poverty. The life story of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar 1 bf Cited as a case, where he managed to get higher education lh he was a poor boy. But he had a determination and purpose. The reason why many students fail in the l il not that the examinations are difficult to pass, but ‘ do BOt possess a determination and they do not work hard /lB| their objective. A student can get distinction in an i provided he has a strong desire to do so. His desire ” ‘ by strong resolution and hard labour.It was a strong desire that made Shri Madan Mohan Malviya establish a historic educational institution like Benaras Hindu University. He supported his desire by hard labour and continued to work undaunted. Difficulties came in his way, but he was never deterred because of his strong will-power and ultimately he succeeded in his missionj
We generally see that people start work with great enthusiasm. But when some obstacles come in the way, they do not have the determination to face them, rather they feel disappointed and dis­heartened. The result is that they give up the work. They complain of obstacles. But as a matter of fact if one examines such cases, one would come to the conclusion that despite the obstacles some way could have been found if the persons concerned had possessed a strong will.
There are countless examples in history to show how a strong will enabled persons to achieve the objectives they had set before them. Abraham Lincoln rose to the position of the President of the U.S.A. by his sustained efforts and strong determination. Tenzing was born in a poor family but he had a strong desire of scaling Mount Everest. He succeeded in climbing Mount Everest. The key to his success was his steel determination and continuous effort. The case of Disraeli may be described as a case of continuous and hard labour. He was a complete failure when he first spoke in the British Parliament. People laughed at him. Only a sustained and determined effort enabled him to become one of the greatest orators of the world. Columbus would have not been able to discover America without a resolute determination.
This does not apply to individuals alone, it is equally true in the case of nations as well. A strong determination on the part of a nation does wonders. It was the firm determination of the Russians that enabled them to fight against the German invaders. The Chinese never surrendered to the untold atrocities of the Japanese. India won her independence against heavy odds and the mighty British empire. These examples prove that determined efforts on the part of the nations can move mountains. Israel is a small country but it is a determined nation. That is why a big and powerful country like Egypt could not do any harm to Israel.
In India we have many problems—economic, social and communal. They are difficult no doubt, but they are the result of utter lack of determination on the part of the people to solve them. If the people of India make up their mind and work hard with a will these problems can be solved in no time.
 
Sharing such a Story with all of you:
 
"An old man lived alone in a village of Uttar Pradesh, India. It was Spring and he wanted to dig his tomato garden, as he had done every year, but it was very hard work for the aging man as the ground was hard. His only son, Pappu, who used to help him, was currently in prison. The old man wrote a letter to his son and described his predicament:
Dear Pappu,
I am feeling pretty bad because it looks like I won't be able to plant my tomato garden this year. I'm just getting too old to be digging up a garden plot. If only you were here my troubles would be over. I know you would dig the plot for me.
With Love
Your Father-Banwari Lal
 
A few days later he received a letter from his son:
Dear Dad,
Not for nothing, but don't dig up that garden. That's where I buried the BODIES.
Yours lovingly son,
Pappu
At 8 a.m. the next morning, CBI agents and local police arrived at the old man's house and dug up the entire area. However, they didn't find any bodies, so they apologized to the old man and left.
That same day the old man received another letter from his son.
Dear Dad,
Go ahead and plant the tomatoes now. That's the best I could do under the circumstances.
Your lovingly Son,
Pappu

Determination Quotes

“You cannot escape the results of your thoughts. Whatever your present environment may be, you will fall, remain or rise with your thoughts, your vision, your ideal. You will become as small as your controlling desire; as great as your dominant aspiration. ”
James Allen (1864-1912)

“If you're not failing every now and again, it's a sign you're not doing anything very innovative. ”
 Woody Allen (Born 1935)

“A failure establishes only this, that our determination to succeed was not strong enough.”
 Hooshang N. Akhtar
 
“The man who can drive himself further once the effort gets painful is the man who will win.”
 Roger Bannister (Born 1929)
 
“The heart may be broken, and the soul remain unshaken.”
“A resolute determination is the truest wisdom.”
“Courage is like love; it must have hope for nourishment. ”
“Victory belongs to the most persevering.” 
Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)

Group Discussion

10 Tips to Ace Your Group Discussion

You are expected in a GD to contribute meaningfully and help arrive at a consensus. It is not a platform for you to fight your way through and dominate. Flexibility and gelling with the group is also very important.

Make a note of the following points and you’ll get through with flying colours.
  1. Arrive on time and dress formally. This is not a casual discussion, it is one that will get you help you get a job with this company. You need to look impressive, well groomed and confident.
  1. Ask for subject/topic related clarifications before the discussion begins, not after.
  1. Always carry a pen and a notebook. This allows you to refer to what others have said previously.
  1. Be yourself and do not be arrogant. Body language is important so be careful while using gestures and do not ever get aggressive.
  1. Initiating the discussion is a major plus point but do so only if you’re very clear about the topic and know a lot about the same.
  1. Maintain eye contact with team members and not evaluators. They’re not a part of the discussion. Ensure that you get to speak your point, if the other members hear you, the evaluators will too.
  1. Having said that, ensure that you listen as well and appreciate what others are saying. If you do not agree with someone’s point, let them complete and then raise your objection. Do not interrupt.
  1. Be positive and do not be over confident.
  1. Try and sort out contradictions and arguments. Providing a meaningful direction to the discussion always augers well.
  1. Understand that the aim is not to speak often or for long periods. The aim is to be precise and clear with your points. Ultimately, the discussion has to reach a conclusion and you must strive towards that.

Interjection

Interjection
Deifintion: "An interjection is a word which expresses sudden feeling or emotion." 

There are five kinds of interjections: 

Interjections to express greeting
Examples: Hello!

Interjections to express joy
Examples: Hurray!

Interjections to express approval
Example: Bravo!

Interjections to express surprise
Example: Oh!

Interjections to express grief
Example: Alas!

Conjunction

Conjunction
Definition: "A conjunction is a word which joins two sentences to complete their meaning."

There are two kinds of conjunctions: 

Co-coordinating Conjunctions: When the conjunction is used to join two statements of equal importance, the conjunction is said to be a coordinating conjunction.
Examples: and, but, or, not, for, either, neither 

Subordinating Conjunctions: When the conjunction joins two statements, one of which depends on the other for its full meaning, the conjunction is said to be a subordinating conjunction.
Examples: before, after, since, because, if, though, which, who

Preposition

Prepositions
Definition: "A preposition is a word which shows the relation between the noun or pronoun and other words in the sentence."

 There are three kinds of prepositions which are commonly used:

Simple Prepositions:
Prepositions like for, by, at, on, of, off, with, above, across

Compound and Phrase Prepositions:
They are a group of words used like a single preposition. Examples - in regard to, according to, in favor of, because of, in order to

Participial Prepositions:
They are used without any noun or pronoun attached to them. Examples - considering, regarding, barring, concerning