Quotes on Life

 

• Life is complex, uncertain, and unpredictable. 

• Nature has its own objective; it is not to fulfil our desires.

• The World is a play of many forces, and Life is a struggle between competing forces. Our will is neither the only will nor the all-powerful will that determines our Life. 

• The purpose of Life is to explore oneself; it is to find the true purpose of one’s Life and to express oneself. It doesn’t really matter whether you succeed or fail in your Life. Each failure brings you closer to the real purpose of your Life. Each success, after you have revelled in it and become disillusioned with it, tells you that this was not the true purpose of your Life. In fact, failure leads you faster to your true goal than success, for you tend to halt and enjoy your successes.

• The underlying truth is that the human mind is incapable of making a decision. We need to transcend the human mind and know through the soul. Until we have found our soul, we remain in doubt and do not know the true purpose of our Life.

• Until we find the real purpose of our lives, we need to pick up a temporary purpose in our lives. Learn from the experiences of Life, explore ourselves, and move closer to the true purpose of our lives.

• The fundamental governing principle of our Life shall be the growth of oneself; beyond a point, all the necessities and compulsions of Life don’t matter.

• A truly analytical mind finds itself stuck in indecision. On the other hand, it is easier for a mind dominated by passions to make a decision. Life decisions can’t be made by reason alone; they are always made with a mix of analysis and passion or a conscious choice. 

• Each one is right in his own way, yet no one is sure that he is on the right path or will achieve the goal he has set for himself.

• Life is complex, uncertain, and unpredictable. Accept and plan for the uncertainty of Life.

At a Crossroads

 

A Question from a Student:

“Sometimes you know something is not right for you, or you can get better, but you still want it. One reason for this is that I don't have the confidence to turn down anything and say I deserve better. What to do in situations like this?”

The Question and the Problem Reframed: 

“Sometimes I know something is not good for me, and I can get better, but I still choose it. One reason for this is that I don't have the confidence (i.e., I am afraid) to turn down something I have and say I deserve better. What shall one do in situations like this?”

The problem you raised is a common problem that almost everyone faces in their lives. If I may restate the problem, it is that -

We often find ourselves standing at crossroads and unable to decide which way to go, for we are afraid of losing what we have, or we are uncertain about the future. 

How shall we make a Decision in such a Situation?

To begin with, let me tell you that there are no clear-cut solutions to this problem. However, we may explore and understand the problem, for it will help us overcome the anxiety associated with indecision and help us make the best possible decision.

There are no clear-cut solutions to this problem. We need to explore and understand the problem for a better decision. 

The World is Very Complex:

The first principle we must understand is that the world is very complex. We know very little about the world, the forces that govern it, and the direction in which the world is moving.

• As per Indian scripture, there are many invisible forces, other than the physical forces, that govern this world. They are known as Gods. They follow Divine Will or Divine Law.

• If this is so, i.e., if we neither know the hidden forces nor their laws, it is impossible for anyone to predict the outcome of our actions. In other words, the world and our lives remain unpredictable.

The world is complex; the problem of uncertainty, consequently indecision, is very much part of our lives.

The World is a Play of Many Forces:

 The second principle we must understand is that the world is a play of many forces.

• Nature (or the World) has its own will, which is enforced by the Gods (or the hidden forces) that govern the world. If our will and Nature’s will are not in line, it is quite natural that there will be opposition to our will. And our will, being weak compared to the universal forces (Gods), will not fructify.

• Again, there are many people who are part of our system and have wills that may not be in line with, or against, our will. 

The World is a Play of Many Forces, and Life is a struggle between competing forces. Our will is neither the only will nor the all-powerful will that determines our life. Therefore, the outcomes of our efforts may or may not be in line with our will. 

Can Decisions based on Fear and Desire Ensure long-term Happiness?

Then, the third issue relates to our psychology and instincts. As we grow from a child to an adult, we acquire a personal value system based on the value systems of our family and society. Accordingly, we develop preferences – we like certain things and dislike others. We also have inbuilt likes and dislikes based on our instincts, which are ingrained in human beings over the millennia of evolution. These preferences, likes, and dislikes, coupled with our emotions, manifest as Fear and Desire and govern our decisions; we follow our desires and avoid our fears.

However, our fears as well as our desires are transient, i.e., they change with time. In other words, we are not sure if our fears and desires will remain the same as years roll on and we grow. This means that the decisions we make based on our current fears and desires will become irrelevant with time. 

It is very natural for us to follow our desires and avoid our fears. However, our fears and desires change with time. Therefore, we are never sure that by the time our actions mature, we will still want the same results for which we made the effort.

The Solution to Our Problem lies in how we look at the World and Life.

Then, what is the solution to our problem? The real solution to our problem lies in how we look at the world and life. We need to ponder over the following assumptions/conclusions and recalibrate our worldview -

• The purpose of Nature is not to fulfil our desires. It is an independent and conscious entity with an objective. We may align our objectives with Nature’s objective or work against it, but we can’t expect Nature to bow to our wishes.

• The purpose of Nature is not to fulfil our desires but to help us grow and become wiser. This is the essence of evolution. Therefore, we should not be bothered about material and social achievements; instead, they should become the means to help us understand life and become wiser. 

• Our objectives are transient; they keep changing with time. Late in life, when our desires and our goals are fulfilled, we will realize that we wanted something more or something else.

• All our achievements are going to end with our Death. Therefore, it doesn’t matter if we have achieved anything in life. What matters most is whether we have lived our lives happily or not.

• We need to find the true objective of our life. Are we governed by familial and social conditioning, and trying to fulfil the desires of our family and society? If so, remember that nobody is really looking at you; nobody is really concerned about you; the world will not shed a tear when we are not there. We must shed the familial and social compulsions and find the true objective of our life.

• The purpose of life is not to fulfil someone else’s desire or ambition. The purpose of life is to explore oneself, find the true purpose of one’s life, and express oneself. It doesn’t really matter whether you succeed or fail in your life. Each failure brings you closer to the real purpose of your life. Each success, after you have revelled in it and gotten disillusioned with it, tells you that this was not the purpose of your life. Thus, the process of exploring oneself goes on until you find your life's real purpose.

• Life is uncertain. We must accept the uncertainties of life and get out of the idea that life should be kind to us or that life should move the way we want it.

The purpose of life is to explore oneself; to find the true purpose of one’s life, and to express oneself. It doesn’t really matter whether you succeed or fail in your life. Each failure brings you closer to the real purpose of your life. Each success, after you have revelled in it and gotten disillusioned with it, tells you that this was not the purpose of your life. 

The Nature and the World are not there to fulfil our desires.

What shall we do until we find the True Purpose of Our Life?

 What do we need to do until we find the true purpose of our life?

• Until we have found he real purpose of our life, we need to pick up a temporary purpose in our life. Learn from the experiences of life, explore ourselves, and move closer to the true purpose of our lives.

• We shall widen our knowledge and understand how the world and life move. We need to know economics, politics, human behaviour, human psychology, society, relationships, philosophy, etc., because all these help us understand the direction in which the world and man are moving.

• We shall meet the so-called successful people and the so-called failed people. Discuss our issues with them and learn from them. Know that the so-called failed people also have some great insights and knowledge to share.

• Learn from the Old, the Elders, the Intellectuals, the Rustic, and the Young, for each one has something important and useful to share that can help you understand the world and man.

• As we learn and grow, we shall reevaluate our hopes, our fears, and our goals.

The underlying truth is that the human mind is incapable of making a decision. We need to transcend the human mind and know through the soul. Until we have found our soul, i.e., until we know the purpose of our life, and are free of doubt, we shall continue to move, explore, and grow.

Will this Attitude solve Our Problem?

 Will all these efforts resolve the issue before us?

• Unfortunately, No! As we grow, we move closer to the solution, but we don’t reach the true solution. The underlying truth behind this uncertainty is that the human mind is incapable of resolving this problem. The solution to this problem lies in transcending the human mind and knowing through the soul. Until then, doubt, confusion, indecision, etc., will remain as part of our lives.

• Although we will be able to make better decisions as we grow, an element of doubt still remains, because one thing that is absolutely certain in this world is that nothing is certain. 

• After we have explored and analysed to the best of our knowledge, we shall take the path which appears best to us and then leave the result in the hands of Nature/ God.

The underlying truth is that the human mind is incapable of making a decision. We need to transcend the human mind and know through the soul. Until we know the purpose of our life, and are free of doubt, we shall continue to move, explore, and grow.

Returning to the Original Problem:

Returning to the original problem – Should we remain satisfied with what we have achieved because we fear losing what we have, or are afraid of exploring the unexplored?

• My answer would be – explore yourself, explore the objective of your life, understand the world, learn from people around you, and make an informed decision. But remember, life is uncertain; neither remaining where you are nor moving ahead can guarantee so-called success and happiness in life. To be happy, we need to change the way we look at the World, Man, and Life.

• You can remain in your current position, escape the disturbances caused by the change, and explore the inner world and the world around you. Or you can take a newer position with different responsibilities and explore the world from different standpoints.

• Both are OK – while one is good for some, the other is good for others.

• One can even move alternately between the two.

The fundamental governing principle of our life shall be the growth of oneself; beyond a point, all other necessities and compulsions matter not.

Does Everyone Face the Problem of Indecision?

• People who are passionate behave differently. Some do not take risks because either they are afraid of the unknown or are satisfied with where they are. Others, not satisfied, take a jump. It varies from person to person – whether fear dominates him or desire and hope.

• People who are rational remain stuck in analysis, for no analysis can resolve the issue of uncertainty through logic. Once they are exhausted analysing the problem, they decide under the pressure of circumstances, one way or the other. Their decision depends partly on their analysis, the incomplete and/or incorrect information they have, and their hunch. That doesn’t mean that their decisions are perfect. But in the end, they are applauded or condemned not based on their imperfect decision, but on the outcome of their actions.

Not everyone faces this dilemma. It is easier for a mind dominated by passions to make a decision. However, it is an analytical mind that finds itself stuck in indecision. In the end, the decision is always made by passion or conscious choice.

Each one is right in his own way, yet no one is sure that he will achieve the goal he has set for himself.

Summary and Guidelines:

• There are no clear-cut solutions to the problem of indecision. However, we must explore and understand the problem so that we may make a well-informed decision.

• The world is complex. Therefore, the problem of uncertainty, consequently indecision, is very much part of our lives.

• The World is a play of many forces, and Life is a struggle between competing forces. Our will is neither the only will nor the all-powerful will that determines our life. Therefore, the outcomes of our efforts may or may not be in line with our will. 

• The Nature and the World are not there to fulfil our desires.

• It is very natural for us to follow our desires and avoid our fears. However, our fears and desires change with time. Therefore, we are never sure that by the time our actions mature, we will still want the same results for which we made the effort.

• The purpose of life is to explore oneself, to find the true purpose of one’s life, and to express oneself. It doesn’t really matter whether you succeed or fail in your life. Each failure brings you closer to the real purpose of your life. Each success, after you have revelled in it and gotten disillusioned with it, tells you that this was not the purpose of your life. In fact, failure leads you faster to your true goal than success, for you tend to halt and enjoy your successes.

• The underlying truth is that the human mind is incapable of making a decision. We need to transcend the human mind and know through the soul. Until we have found our soul, i.e., until we know the purpose of our life, and are free of doubt, we shall continue to move, explore, and grow.

• Until we find the real purpose of our life, we need to pick up a temporary purpose in our lives. Learn from the experiences of life, explore ourselves, and move closer to the true purpose of our lives.

• The fundamental governing principle of our life shall be the growth of oneself; beyond a point, all the necessities and compulsions of life matter not.

• Not everyone faces indecision. It is easier for a mind dominated by passions to make a decision. However, it is an analytical mind that finds itself stuck in indecision. The decision is always made by a mix of analysis and passion (or conscious choice). 

• Each one is right in his own way, yet no one is sure that he will achieve the goal he has set for himself, or that he is on the right path.

• Life is complex, uncertain, and unpredictable. We shall make an informed choice and remain prepared for the unexpected. 

Being Selfish – Collectivity to Individuality to Being One and Many Simultaneously

 Being Individual is a Natural Step in Earth’s Evolution:

The purpose of animal life was to preserve its species and make it available as a stable and secure platform for future evolution.

Man, too, is a laboratory for future evolution. But the purpose of man is twofold – i.e., to preserve humanity to provide a secure base for future evolution, and to support the evolution by expressing inherent multiplicity. Being individual is a natural step in the Earth’s evolution. Selfishness is only a faster means of achieving the same.

Being Individual is to Fulfil the Purpose of Nature:

The Purpose of Nature is to express ‘One to Many’ (एकोऽहं बहुस्याम्). This is the law that governs the world. ‘One’ can’t manifest itself in ‘Many’ without individuality. Therefore, being individual is the logical, natural and underlying urge of Nature.

Being Individual is to be Happy:

In all his movements, Man seeks happiness. But he can’t be happy unless there is harmony between what he is within and that which he is outside. To express what one is within is to be an individual, and a right step towards being happy.

Collectivity vs Individuality:

Systems, such as family, society and organisations, have their own egos. In general, they are more concerned about their own existence, structure, and dominance than individuals’ (their constituents’) happiness, and build themselves at the expense of the individuals. This apathy forces man to revolt and break away from the systems, create their own world, and nourish their individuality. The efforts towards individuality are termed selfishness. However, selfishness is an unrefined urge to explore and express oneself.

It is only in the process of becoming an individual that a man will realise his true being and the relevance of systems. Individuality and collectivity are both important. They support each other and should grow together. Any effort by one to dominate the other is going to invite pushback.

Moving from self-centred collectivity to self-centred individuality, humanity will attain harmony between them, because, at least in the present environment where we are largely interdependent, none can live without the other. This, then, shall lead to a stage in which systems and individuals will become equally important and mutually beneficial.

Man is an Individual and All, simultaneously:

Selfishness is one of the means by which human evolution is progressing from Collectivity to Individuality. However, superficial individuality, - an individuality devoid of universality, is not going to bring permanent happiness to man either, because man is essentially universal. He is a soul, which is nothing but a part and the Whole.

ॐ पूर्णमदः पूर्णमिदं पूर्णात् पूर्णमुदच्यते। पूर्णस्य पूर्णमादाय पूर्णमेवावशिष्यते।

अर्थ: बाह्य जगत् पूर्ण है, आंतरिक जगत् भी पूर्ण है, पूर्ण से पूर्ण प्रकट होता है, पूर्ण में से पूर्ण लेने पर भी पूर्ण ही शेष रहता है।

He must move from collectivity to individuality to being ‘One’ and ‘Many’ simultaneously.

Human Evolution:

Man, however, when he appears selfish (individualistic) in his actions, he still lives by the collective mentality. This movement towards individuality should grow until it brings mental independence or mental individuality.

Evolution will not stop until man grows truly individual. It is then that he will realise true Unity.

It is then that the Earth and Man will achieve Unity that is simultaneously blissful Multiplicity.

Concluding Note:

Selfishness is not something to be condemned. It is a force working for the evolution of mankind. Man, who has been largely living in a group at the cost of his individuality, shall break apart to seek his individuality. It is only when he becomes truly Individual that he will become truly Universal.

‘One to Many’ (एकोऽहं बहुस्याम्) is the law of the Earth and the law of Evolution.

Selfishness is currently the force that is pushing for this movement. We may term it an evil force from the standpoint of a distant ideal of Harmony, but at the current level of humanity, it is doing its work perfectly fine.

Why the Law of Karma Extends to Future Lives

 Why the Law of Karma Extends to Future Lives

Question:

The 'Karma' of this life should be accounted for in this life itself. Whatever we are getting in this life should be the result of the ‘Karma’ of this life.

But why is it not so?

 A Probable Answer:

Answers to philosophical questions about birth, death, life on earth, the afterlife, the necessity of creating the world, the purpose of this world, the way the world has been created, the existence of God, etc., depend upon assumptions.

Similarly, the question, ‘Why are the results of our Karmas not disbursed in the present life?’ can only be answered on the basis of certain assumptions.

For example, before deciding whether an action is right or wrong, we have to decide on the definition of right and wrong. Similarly, if we want to judge whether our step ahead is progress or regress, we have to decide what the meaning of progress is.

Coming back to the question before us, we have to make certain assumptions. The assumptions I am making before answering the question are – 1) God exists, 2) God has created this world, 3) the purpose of this world is to express its truth hidden in itself, and 4) the world, which began from inconscience, is growing to super-conscience. That is, the world is evolutionary.

If, for some reason, God had created the world in such a way that our Karmas are settled in our current lives, then we would have become insensitive to our future lives, and we would have focused totally on our current lives. As a result, the need and the idea of rebirth would become infructuous; we would be living only for the present life while the Earth is working for the future. Thus, in a way, we would have been disconnected from the journey of the Earth, and would not have participated in her endeavour. Consequently, the Earth's goal would have been either much delayed or, in the worst case, derailed.

Again, if the ‘Law of Karma’ were obvious to us we would not seek deeper into the truth of our being. Therefore, the ‘Law of Karma’ is hidden in a subtle world and unfolds itself through many lives, forcing us to go deeper into our lives.

But that is not all. Even underneath the ‘Law of Karma’, there is the ‘Law of the Soul’ that governs it. So even if we reach the ‘Law of Karma’, we will find that there remain some unanswered discrepancies that would force us to go deeper into our truth. This is what nature expects from us – that is, we must find our soul.

The ‘Law of Karma’ is not only hidden from us, but it has discrepancies built into it. Moreover, it is not the ultimate law.  It is just an intermediate law forcing us to move from the grosser life to the subtler life. Being dissatisfied after discovering the 'Law of Karma', we would have to go deeper to find the truth of our being, i.e. our soul.

 Don't Let Your Thoughts Determine Your Limits.

Unless a person distinguishes between himself and his ideas, opposition to his ideas will hurt him and give rise to a conflict or hostility between him and the aggressor.

Our thoughts are like our clothes. When our clothes are torn, worn out, dirty, or tight or loose we should throw them off. But if they fit us well, we should not care what others opine about them.

We are not our clothes. Our clothes are not our identity. We have changed our clothes many a time in the past. There is no harm in changing them once more if they bring greater harmony to our lives.

Thoughts are just a means of expression. They are not us. As we change, so do our thoughts. Don't stick to your thoughts. Don't let your thoughts define your limits.

जब कोई व्यक्ति अपने आप और अपने विचारों के मध्य भेद नहीं करता, तब उसके विचारों का विरोध उसे आहत करता है और कभी-कभार उसका वैचारिक विरोध करने वाले उसका शत्रु बन जाता है।

हमारे विचार हमारे वस्त्रों के समान हैं। अगर हमारे वस्त्र फट गए हैं, घिस गए हैं, गंदे हो गए हैं, तंग होगे हैं, अथवा ढीले हो गए हैं, तो हमें उन्हें उतार फेंकना चाहिए। परन्तु यदि हमारे वस्त्र हमें ठीक लग रहे हैं, तो इस बात की चिंता किये बिना कि दूसरे उनके बारे में क्या कह रहे हैं हमें उन्हें धारण किए रहना चाहिए।

हम हमारे वस्त्र नहीं हैं; हमारे वस्त्र हमारी पहचान नहीं हैं। भूतकाल में हमने कई बार अपने वस्त्र बदले हैं। अब यदि उनके बदलने से हमारा जीवन और अधिक सामंजस्यपूर्ण हो रहा है तो उन्हें एक बार पुन: बदलने में कोई बुराई नहीं है।

विचार अभिव्यक्ति का साधन मात्र हैं। वे हम नहीं हैं। जैसे-जैसे हम बदलते हैं वैसे-वैसे हमारे विचार भी बदलते हैं, उन्हें बदलना ही चाहिये। अपने विचारों से चिपके न रहें। अपने विचारों को अपनी सीमाएं निर्धारित न करने दें।

 

Sonam Wangchuk - Ecology vs Security

Sonam Wangchuk - Ecology vs Security

I shared the two videos on Sonam Wangchuk by Dr Guarav Pradhan with you. 

1) The Dark Side of Sonam Wangchuk: Dr Gaurav Pradhan has raised many relevant points about India's security vis-à-vis China's game plan. 

https://youtu.be/okYfcDEbv90?si=-UyOE7XWqmpdD13x

2) Who is Sonam Wangchuk: Dr Gaurav Pradhan reveals history of Sonam Wangchuk 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhrUEBWOo50

Some of you did not like the videos. Let me share my point of view with you.  

There were four major issues -

First, the videos raised serious doubts about the motive of Sonam Wangchuk in organising the protests. I know Sonam Wangchuk is a respected figure after the success of 3-Idiots. Therefore, it is difficult to believe what is being said about him. Let’s drop this issue. Perhaps we need more material before we can say something definite about him. 

There are far more important issues which have been discussed in these videos. Let’s focus on them.

Second, the videos discuss the geo-political and geo-economic ambitions of China, which are well-known in defence circles that

a) China is eyeing Doklam to get an entry to the Bay of Bengal through Bangla Desh.

b) China is eyeing Glawan for securing the Karakoram highway from India. This highway is very important for China and part of its BRI project. It passes through POK and violates the territorial integrity of India.

c) China wants to control the freshwater glaciers of the Himalayas so that it will have control over India's and Pakistan's economies and have strong leverage over them in case of future conflicts.

d) In line with China's geo-political and geo-economic ambitions, it wants to control the Indian market by dumping cheap goods in Indian Market and crippling the Indian economy.

I am sure you would appreciate the strategic importance of all these issues. 

Third, Sonam Wangchuk wants 370 back. He is asking for autonomy through a state government in Ladakh. ‘Perhaps’ he wants to halt the development in Ladakh in the guise of preserving the environment.

If we don’t have strong infrastructure leading up to our borders, our borders will not remain secure against China.

Although we all want to preserve the environment, there is always a conflict between conservation of ecology and development and security. In the name of ecology, can we ignore our economic and strategic interests?

Fourth: We are now in the era of 4^th generation and 5^th generation warfare where a country is not destroyed using traditional weapons but by exploiting the social, economic, and religious fault lines present in the country. Social media and NGOs are the latest weapons of war. Through these, an enemy can create a division in society and break the country. These are low-cost wars and more efficient than terrorist attacks or guerilla warfare. 

We must be careful whether a person or an NGO is being used to weaken the country. This was why, the Modi government has put severe checks on NGOs.

Thus, although you may disagree with what these videos say about Sonam Wangchuk, I am sure you would think over other points discussed in the videos and take them into consideration while evaluating any socio-politico-economic situation. 

General Election 2024: Abki Baar 400 Paar

General Election 2024: Abki Baar 400 Paar

   My Guess:

I am neither a psephologist nor have I consciously taken into account the views of poll pundits (*). My guess is based entirely on the trend of overall votes polled in the last two general elections and a little bit of my understanding of the country's pulse.

BJP+ (NDA) is winning 395 seats in the 2024 General Election. (#)

Year	2014	2019	2024 Projected
	Actual	Actual	Min	Avg	Max
Total Seats	543	543	543	543	543
BJP Won/Winning	282	303
BJP+ Won/Winning	336	353	380	395	410
BJP+ Gain		17	27	42	57
BJP+ Lost/Losing	207	190	165	150	135
% Votes Polled	31%	37.4%	43.4%	45.4%	49.4%
% Votes Gained		6.40%	6%	8%	10%

 Note: Coloured cells are estimates.

   Actions of the Government that are Creating Pro-incumbency Wave:

Some of the important actions taken by the government, which instil Hope, Confidence and Pride in the countrymen and Faith in the government, are -

1)   Succesful removal of Article 370 w/o any major protest anywhere and subsequent improvement in the security and economic situation of Kashmir.

2)      Successful implementation of GST, leading to good economic growth.

3)      Reasonably good and sincere handling of the Covid crisis.

4)      Succesful handling of Chinese incursion in Doklam and Galwan.

5)     Succesful resolution of the Shri Ram Mandir dispute and construction of a Grand Ram temple in Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Shri Ram.

6)  10 years of Corruption-free Govt: On one hand, Modi provided a corruption-free government at the centre, while on the other hand, there have been many cases of corruption against leaders of opposition parties followed by recovery of cash and their imprisonment.

7)       Significant improvement in Infrastructure speeding up the Economic Growth.

8)       Pro-poor and pro-farmers' schemes.

9)       Succesful handling of Farmers’ agitations, I and II.

10)     The economy is doing extremely well as a result of many of the above actions.

11)    Many opposition leaders are joining the BJP, giving an indication of the direction in which the undercurrent is flowing.

   Actions of Opposition Governments Indirectly Helping in the creation of the Modi wave:

1)      Opposition governments are unable to give corruption-free and growth-oriented rules.

2)      Opposition governments promoting dynastic rule.

3)    Opposition parties are blindly opposing the actions of the Modi government for the sake of opposition. They are directionless and unable to provide a road map. They are unable to instil confidence in countrymen.

4)   Opposition leaders are using abusive and foul language, which does not go well with the Indian psyche.

   Divine Forces helping Modi:

I have my own reasons to believe in this outcome. There is a Divine plan; it is to raise India for the benefit of humanity. Modi's government is working in that direction; therefore, the divine forces are aligned with him and helping him.

   Agenda for the Next Government:

As hinted by Shri Narendra Modi, the next few years will be the years of major changes in Indian polity. His call for 400 seats in the Loksabha election makes me believe that the following changes are in the offing.

1)  Rewriting or modifications in the constitution, enabling a Presidential form of government where the President/Prime Minister of the country will be elected directly by the electorate.

2)       Reclamation of POK.

3)   Implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC), the National Population Register (NPR), and the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)

4)      Redefining the Minority.

5)   New tax system: Doing away with income tax and replacing it with transaction tax/ expenditure tax, etc.

6)      Reforms in the Judiciary and the Police System.

Something More (As of 10/05/2024): 

        My Current Estimate BJP+  (min. 370, max. 400)

    Agenda for the Next Government:

I would like to add one more item to this list. It was there in my mind but slipped out at the time of writing the blog.

1)         One Nation, one Election.

    Reviewing Earlier Elections and Election 2024:

General Election 2014: In 2014, people voted against the existing government. It was neither a pro-Modi nor pro-BJP vote; it was an anti-incumbency vote.

The main reason for the anti-incumbency vote was all-around corruption. People had lost confidence in the then government. They voted against the existing government, and the BJP came to power because it was the strongest alternative at that moment.

General Election 2019: In 2019, people were, in general, happy with Modi. His image of a sincere, honest, hard-working, and nationalist leader worked in his favour.

On the one hand, Modi’s actions like Notebandi, GST, Surgical Strike, and Balakot strengthened his image of a sincere, honest, hard-working, and nationalist leader; on the other hand, the opposition was still mired in corruption, dynasty rule, partisan and anti-national agenda. The opposition had no vision for the Nation, and they were totally relying on the anti-Modi narrative.

People ignored the opposition and, once again, reposed faith in Modi.  

General Election 2024: The scene hasn’t changed since 2019. On the contrary, the contrast has become more prominent. Modi’s image of a sincere, honest, hard-working, and nationalist leader has strengthened, while the opposition is still mired in corruption, dynasty rule, partisan and anti-national agenda. Still, the opposition has no vision, and they are totally banking on the anti-Modi narrative.

Abrogation of Article 370, handling of the Covid crisis, and Pran-Prathisthaa of Ram Lala have only further strengthened the image of Narendra Modi.

Faith in Modi is at an all-time high. Once again, people are going to dump the opposition. It shall not be a surprise if it is 400 Paar this time. 

Masses are driven by cultism, and Indians are more so. This time, cult figures before the people are - Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, Mamta Banerjee, Akhilesh Yadav, etc. But Narendra  Modi is far bigger than the rest of them.  The opposition's only chance to halt Narendra Modi's momentum was to unite, but unfortunately, their egos did not let them unite. Therefore, it shall not be a surprise if it is 400 Paar this time. 

Notes: These are my personal views and projections. Don’t take them as scientific and reliable predictions.

(*)  I may be affected unconsciously by various estimates doing rounds.

(#) This is not a recent estimate. On January 29 2024, I had predicted  375-410 for BJP+ in one of the WA groups.