Suhas Inamdar's Blog, page 4
August 22, 2014
Seize the moment … and feel good…!
Last week, one evening while I was riding a Honda Activa scooter near my home in Green Park colony, Hyderabad, someone asked me for a lift. Usually, on those roads, I find many schoolchildren and occasionally some grown-ups asking for a lift to all the passersby. I always tend to ignore them.However, that day, for some reasons, after I passed by that person, I realized that he was actually an old man, who looked quite dignified. In an instant reaction, I stopped a few meters away from him, looked back and nodded at him, indicating that I shall give him a lift. I observed that he had a lean personality, had total white hair and wore thin frame spects. He walked thankfully, trying to walk faster that what his legs could allow him to, making conscious visible effort to ensure that he displayed his gratitude to me for my gesture. Once he sat and we started off, I asked him, where I could drop him. He said that he was going to Saidabad colony and that I could drop him at the next crossroad, where Autos would be generally available. I offered him to drop at a main road of Saidabad colony but he politely refused. During the brief conversation, he mentioned that he was a retired government officer and cold not drive his car as he was not feeling too well on that day. He had no strength to walk all the way to the auto stand, which was just half a kilometer away. As I reached the crossroad, I dropped him near few autos standing there and he thanked me. I too thanked him, for giving an opportunity to help him. While coming back from the cross road, I was feeling very happy to have been able to help an old man, who was in need. He appeared to be well off and would not have required a lift on any other day. That made it even more satisfying.Then I thought what would have happened if I had gone ahead by ignoring him, when he had asked me for a lift? Probably, someone else would have eventually given him a lift sometime later. He probably would never have remembered that I declined giving lift to him. Actually, he may not have remembered my face also. But then, what about me? I would have felt miserable for not helping an old person, when I could have helped him without much inconvenience or efforts from my side. All of us experience such circumstances and face these situations in our lives, when we get thoughts about helping someone. Then, in a moment of hesitation, sometimes we delay the decision and the opportunity is lost. And it is lost forever. It is almost as if playing a dot ball to a loose delivery in the final over of a T20 match when the scoreboard shows still eight runs required. So, whenever we get an opportunity to help someone in need, please SIEZE THE MOMENT … and help him. Because, that person may not require our help in the next moment. Moreover, the happiness derived from helping someone in need is to be experienced to be believed…! Therefore, seize the moment … and feel good …!
March 1, 2014
Reader's Reviews - Power Games of Life.
Reader’s reviews of my first book ‘Power Games of Life’.
I am extremely thankful to all my well wishers who have given me positive and negative feedback about my first book ‘Power Games of Life’.
Given below are the excerpts of some of the best reviews I have received by emails and on Facebook.
1.
A very well knit and realistic story of four school classmates. It took just 9 hours to read, enjoy and be one with the main characters of the story. The book is so intriguing that once begun I got completely engrossed in it. Worth translating this theme into a Hindi movie – Char Langotiyar. The journey from childhood school friends to college, and then career, then reaching professional heights of life and then life after that through routine ups and downs of each person with a different lifestyle and then finally their meeting have been really wonderful, realistic and down to earth presented in a simple language. The emotions, feelings, reactions of each character on different occasions have been brought out and narrated in the most natural way. The conclusions of each of the friends in the twilight of his life have brought out the real philosophy of life. The story of the four friends in this book appears to be a real life story. I congratulate Suhas on this venture and wish and hope many more like this will come out. Let ALMIGHTY bless him on his journey.
– DS
2.First and foremost, heartiest congratulations for being a successful published author of a wonderful book!!! The book amazed me. It surprised me and enlightened me. Honestly, in a previous conversation when you mentioned the book was a story about four friends, I was curious as to what could it be the thing that links them. Generally, it is a few end-of-the-world incidents or something major… my mind raced ahead and I was unconsciously imagining the story in the most clichéd mindset. When I put down the book after completing it, (which was soon, thanks to the brisk and a very precise narration throughout) I was taken aback. The questions that came in my mind often, which I never even bothered about, thinking they were rather silly or way too philosophical for me, were there, answered in the most simple and a direct style. It was all there, right from the way to live, to how to perceive problems in life, to how to deal with the most fundamental things and what not.The book not only stated on ‘how’ to live but also very intelligently showed the way for a balance in life which people fail to gain just because of some rather misplaced notions of happiness. The characters in the book were very believable, very life-like. Actually, I realized that I had been in similar situations that all four of them face at some point or the other in their lives. Hence, it is really easy to relate how each of them, with their respective situations, opted for whatever they did. After all, the human psyche doesn’t differ much on the fundamental level which you effortlessly tapped into. And, I was highly excited form the page one to the last, because it is a very different feeling that you are reading a book which has been written by a close acquaintance! The simple and direct language, the to-the-point stating of events and the briskness of the storyline, perfectly matched the flair with which you narrate incidents, anecdotes or just a joke. The feeling itself was very funny, I could actually imagine you speaking the printed words in the book, sitting in the hall with the rest of us listening intently, and sipping tea of course! Something that would be a remarkably Inamdar-ish way of spending an evening! Also, the book seemed to uncannily point out what makes you such a happy and a content human being and how you go about each day making it a fruitful and a satisfying venture. The book itself is an inspiration not just due to its content but also the author. A very productive use of time and resources is something that is evident from this endeavor. Heartiest Congratulations!!!- SI
3. I read your book "Power Games of Life" during my recent train journey to my native Palakkad in Kerala. I opened the book the moment the train left Thane and couldn't put it down till I read the whole book. I finished the book before the train reached Bangalore. It was really a fascinating story told in very simple language but carrying deep meaning. I was so impressed with the story that I recommended to all my brothers, sisters, cousins and brothers-in-law that they must read the book. In fact my cousin from Andheri who accompanied me to Palakkad also finished reading the book during our stay there and was very much impressed. I have left my copy with my brother at Coimbatore with instructions to read and circulate among all relatives there. I am told that the book is being well-received and is doing brisk business at bookstores. Wish you all the very best and looking forward to many more bestsellers in due course.
- KS
4.BRILLLIANT!!!!! I don’t know where to start from while writing…ok...i just finished the book …TRULY TRULY AWESOME!!! :) Firstly I could actually feel things written in the book...we imagine characters and the story taking place like the cool breeze in moonlight in the end of the book! The book gives us a pleasure when we complete it..Realizing so many things which go unnoticed every day! It is very admirable of you for sharing so much of knowledge all over the world... There were many points in book which I felt - are so true!!!Another great point is the book cannot be categorized for a specific genre...it is meant for people of every age and any time....:)The book contains some lesson for everyone and also anyone can relate to characters and events as everything seems so real and possible with anyone!! Personally I could relate with all characters in some way when they were young!! :) In certain ideas they shared and what all they wanted from life... (We can actually have a big discussion on that!)I loved the inspiring stories in the book and also learnt many things from it...i am sure everyone has...as the book provides solution to every negative feeling a person can go through also teaches you that one should never be proud of success as the time can always change!!!Not only you have given business ideas, you have dealt with every positive or negative situation possible in common man’s life which makes the book really likable for all! As always you are epitome of positive thinking for me... You have put your knowledge in the book (for apt situations) in such a fabulous manner!!! Honestly the events and the response to events are planned so well in book that we cannot get bored...It’s really precise!!! When it comes to inspiring books there is a thin line which if crossed book can be felt lengthy...You have done it so well..!!!! Overall ....it’s a book for all!! So super duper HIT!!!! :) Actually I still want to discuss many things in the book...which we will definitely discuss!!! :)
-SI5.Normally when I read a book i don’t go very deep into each character of the book but try as form a picture of the writer's personality!!! So with each chapter and each experience of the four characters i discovered a different aspect of your outlook in life and i must say it is huge honor for me to say that i know Suhas Inamdar!!! I suppose that is the privilege of being a good writer!!!! While reading the book i came across 2 doubts!!! 1) First one was whether maggi noodles were available in the 70's????? 2)And my second doubt is, when you shift the story from one character to another are they happening in chronological order or are they occurring at different points of each characters life and only eventually culminating in them meeting after 60yrs of age????Lastly i would like to thank you for sending us the book and i hope many more are on the way!!!! Also congratulations on the tremendous success of the book which is richly deserved!!!!!
-GA
6.
Sir, thanking you for contributing Power games of life to Indian English literature. It is a world class book with a valuable message. Characters and incidents are presented in such a way to help the readers to understand the moral of the story. An individual will get ultimate pleasure only by caring others and sharing valuable things achieved; it can be knowledge, education or wealth. Four heroes of the book are representing four dimensions of human life. To add this book to syllabus will definitely add value to our college education I’m not an English scholar to evaluate and criticize one of the best books; it is unbelievable that four heroes had completed their school / college education without love Thanks again, may Saraswathi bless you to write more books.
-GK
7.
First of all, thanks a lot for taking pain to have sent the book... The title of the book is very apt...few points I like in this book are: "scriptures are not meant to be read after retirement....", we are becoming literate but not educated....It really is... the connectivity syndrome of the present generation including myself... a successful person is one who adapts changing situations...analogy of water and friendship with fish... a person could be at peace with himself even in the noisiest place...it is very true....you could have thrown some light on software jobs and more on childhood memories as well..In few places, "than" is misprinted as "that". I hope you take care of these small mistakes of editing in the next enlightening book(s)....thanks a lot sir.
- RK
8This is a very good book. Its insightful of the times we live in .The books narrative is smooth and entertaining with a heavy mix of self help Mantras. It successfully tries to point out where exactly we the ambitious Indians are going wrong and also suggests a remedy for it. Yes the story entertains, educates and above all compels you to rethink .It wouldn’t be wrong if you cast this book in a “Self Help” genre
I wish Mr. Suhas Inamdar All the best with this Debut Novel and Hope all the readers enjoy this GEM of a book.
-BM
9Dear Sir, I have the honor to receive that book and also thank you. I enjoyed reading that book and found it very interesting and relevant on all accounts. Looking forward to many such books on life from you. -RD
10.
A very interesting read. A complete masala mix of Bollywood, politics, corruption, corporate games, philosophy, relationships covering the various phases of life from childhood to sixties...with a powerful message of living i.e. "be HAPPY, always"......written with a very easy and crisp choice of words!!!
-QE
I am extremely thankful to all my well wishers who have given me positive and negative feedback about my first book ‘Power Games of Life’.
Given below are the excerpts of some of the best reviews I have received by emails and on Facebook.
1.
A very well knit and realistic story of four school classmates. It took just 9 hours to read, enjoy and be one with the main characters of the story. The book is so intriguing that once begun I got completely engrossed in it. Worth translating this theme into a Hindi movie – Char Langotiyar. The journey from childhood school friends to college, and then career, then reaching professional heights of life and then life after that through routine ups and downs of each person with a different lifestyle and then finally their meeting have been really wonderful, realistic and down to earth presented in a simple language. The emotions, feelings, reactions of each character on different occasions have been brought out and narrated in the most natural way. The conclusions of each of the friends in the twilight of his life have brought out the real philosophy of life. The story of the four friends in this book appears to be a real life story. I congratulate Suhas on this venture and wish and hope many more like this will come out. Let ALMIGHTY bless him on his journey.
– DS
2.First and foremost, heartiest congratulations for being a successful published author of a wonderful book!!! The book amazed me. It surprised me and enlightened me. Honestly, in a previous conversation when you mentioned the book was a story about four friends, I was curious as to what could it be the thing that links them. Generally, it is a few end-of-the-world incidents or something major… my mind raced ahead and I was unconsciously imagining the story in the most clichéd mindset. When I put down the book after completing it, (which was soon, thanks to the brisk and a very precise narration throughout) I was taken aback. The questions that came in my mind often, which I never even bothered about, thinking they were rather silly or way too philosophical for me, were there, answered in the most simple and a direct style. It was all there, right from the way to live, to how to perceive problems in life, to how to deal with the most fundamental things and what not.The book not only stated on ‘how’ to live but also very intelligently showed the way for a balance in life which people fail to gain just because of some rather misplaced notions of happiness. The characters in the book were very believable, very life-like. Actually, I realized that I had been in similar situations that all four of them face at some point or the other in their lives. Hence, it is really easy to relate how each of them, with their respective situations, opted for whatever they did. After all, the human psyche doesn’t differ much on the fundamental level which you effortlessly tapped into. And, I was highly excited form the page one to the last, because it is a very different feeling that you are reading a book which has been written by a close acquaintance! The simple and direct language, the to-the-point stating of events and the briskness of the storyline, perfectly matched the flair with which you narrate incidents, anecdotes or just a joke. The feeling itself was very funny, I could actually imagine you speaking the printed words in the book, sitting in the hall with the rest of us listening intently, and sipping tea of course! Something that would be a remarkably Inamdar-ish way of spending an evening! Also, the book seemed to uncannily point out what makes you such a happy and a content human being and how you go about each day making it a fruitful and a satisfying venture. The book itself is an inspiration not just due to its content but also the author. A very productive use of time and resources is something that is evident from this endeavor. Heartiest Congratulations!!!- SI
3. I read your book "Power Games of Life" during my recent train journey to my native Palakkad in Kerala. I opened the book the moment the train left Thane and couldn't put it down till I read the whole book. I finished the book before the train reached Bangalore. It was really a fascinating story told in very simple language but carrying deep meaning. I was so impressed with the story that I recommended to all my brothers, sisters, cousins and brothers-in-law that they must read the book. In fact my cousin from Andheri who accompanied me to Palakkad also finished reading the book during our stay there and was very much impressed. I have left my copy with my brother at Coimbatore with instructions to read and circulate among all relatives there. I am told that the book is being well-received and is doing brisk business at bookstores. Wish you all the very best and looking forward to many more bestsellers in due course.
- KS
4.BRILLLIANT!!!!! I don’t know where to start from while writing…ok...i just finished the book …TRULY TRULY AWESOME!!! :) Firstly I could actually feel things written in the book...we imagine characters and the story taking place like the cool breeze in moonlight in the end of the book! The book gives us a pleasure when we complete it..Realizing so many things which go unnoticed every day! It is very admirable of you for sharing so much of knowledge all over the world... There were many points in book which I felt - are so true!!!Another great point is the book cannot be categorized for a specific genre...it is meant for people of every age and any time....:)The book contains some lesson for everyone and also anyone can relate to characters and events as everything seems so real and possible with anyone!! Personally I could relate with all characters in some way when they were young!! :) In certain ideas they shared and what all they wanted from life... (We can actually have a big discussion on that!)I loved the inspiring stories in the book and also learnt many things from it...i am sure everyone has...as the book provides solution to every negative feeling a person can go through also teaches you that one should never be proud of success as the time can always change!!!Not only you have given business ideas, you have dealt with every positive or negative situation possible in common man’s life which makes the book really likable for all! As always you are epitome of positive thinking for me... You have put your knowledge in the book (for apt situations) in such a fabulous manner!!! Honestly the events and the response to events are planned so well in book that we cannot get bored...It’s really precise!!! When it comes to inspiring books there is a thin line which if crossed book can be felt lengthy...You have done it so well..!!!! Overall ....it’s a book for all!! So super duper HIT!!!! :) Actually I still want to discuss many things in the book...which we will definitely discuss!!! :)
-SI5.Normally when I read a book i don’t go very deep into each character of the book but try as form a picture of the writer's personality!!! So with each chapter and each experience of the four characters i discovered a different aspect of your outlook in life and i must say it is huge honor for me to say that i know Suhas Inamdar!!! I suppose that is the privilege of being a good writer!!!! While reading the book i came across 2 doubts!!! 1) First one was whether maggi noodles were available in the 70's????? 2)And my second doubt is, when you shift the story from one character to another are they happening in chronological order or are they occurring at different points of each characters life and only eventually culminating in them meeting after 60yrs of age????Lastly i would like to thank you for sending us the book and i hope many more are on the way!!!! Also congratulations on the tremendous success of the book which is richly deserved!!!!!
-GA
6.
Sir, thanking you for contributing Power games of life to Indian English literature. It is a world class book with a valuable message. Characters and incidents are presented in such a way to help the readers to understand the moral of the story. An individual will get ultimate pleasure only by caring others and sharing valuable things achieved; it can be knowledge, education or wealth. Four heroes of the book are representing four dimensions of human life. To add this book to syllabus will definitely add value to our college education I’m not an English scholar to evaluate and criticize one of the best books; it is unbelievable that four heroes had completed their school / college education without love Thanks again, may Saraswathi bless you to write more books.
-GK
7.
First of all, thanks a lot for taking pain to have sent the book... The title of the book is very apt...few points I like in this book are: "scriptures are not meant to be read after retirement....", we are becoming literate but not educated....It really is... the connectivity syndrome of the present generation including myself... a successful person is one who adapts changing situations...analogy of water and friendship with fish... a person could be at peace with himself even in the noisiest place...it is very true....you could have thrown some light on software jobs and more on childhood memories as well..In few places, "than" is misprinted as "that". I hope you take care of these small mistakes of editing in the next enlightening book(s)....thanks a lot sir.
- RK
8This is a very good book. Its insightful of the times we live in .The books narrative is smooth and entertaining with a heavy mix of self help Mantras. It successfully tries to point out where exactly we the ambitious Indians are going wrong and also suggests a remedy for it. Yes the story entertains, educates and above all compels you to rethink .It wouldn’t be wrong if you cast this book in a “Self Help” genre
I wish Mr. Suhas Inamdar All the best with this Debut Novel and Hope all the readers enjoy this GEM of a book.
-BM
9Dear Sir, I have the honor to receive that book and also thank you. I enjoyed reading that book and found it very interesting and relevant on all accounts. Looking forward to many such books on life from you. -RD
10.
A very interesting read. A complete masala mix of Bollywood, politics, corruption, corporate games, philosophy, relationships covering the various phases of life from childhood to sixties...with a powerful message of living i.e. "be HAPPY, always"......written with a very easy and crisp choice of words!!!
-QE
