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striking at the right time, neither before or good for the team. It did take me back
belatedly, which ensured the victory. to my own corporate times, both as an
The recent epidemic scourge in Covid saw underling and as an upper echelon with
different countries and different people markedly different perceptions and
reacting and responding differently. This perspectives whilst at those levels. A
was a case where both the basis of thought nuanced observation indeed, but enough to
and the speed of action were necessary for want us to ruminate and come to our own
an effective containment. Most are aware of conclusions – in any walk of life.
countries and people who failed miserably Aptly, it is the auspicious occasion of
in containing it because of unthoughtful Makar Sankranti (Makar means Capricorn
actions and bravura and those who and Sankranti means the transition of
succeeded because of the ‘pause and the Sun to Capricorn in its journey to the
pursue’ and cautiousness in approach. northern hemisphere) and relates to the
While we can get into endless such consequent change of weather. Makar
examples, the key elements in life and Sankranti heralds the end of winter and the
living are prayatna (efforts), kaal (time) advent of spring. It marks the beginning
and daiva (God or Supreme or Cosmos). of the harvest season when the new crops
Nothing can be achieved without the are worshipped and shared. The essence of
right self-effort; nothing can be achieved the festival is captured in people wishing
before the right time and nothing can bear each other a good harvest – agriculturally
fruition without divine intervention. and metaphorically. It is celebrated across
In the course of my discussions with some India in various forms with a common
smart and bright NxtGen in the corporate thread sewing it together.
world, a differentiated insight that I “Sow well, harvest bountifully” is the true
got was that procrastination could be a spirit behind the “pause and pursue” way
good personal trait, but not necessarily of life. Happy Makar Sankranti.
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