As you all know, I always write straight from my heart. I share my experiences because they are stronger than fiction. My childhood, instances from my life, anecdotes and experiences have given me a very powerful message and I wish to share this with everyone. Today, I am going to write about a philosophy which is very close to my heart and I believe in it wholeheartedly. It is the age old proverb – Old is Gold. And the Old always glitters.
One should never forget the people who have supported us through thick and thin. We exist because they made it possible for us. They walked with us when all others walked out. The moment we forget our past, our history and those who helped us pass through the rough tides, we lose our humanity. This motto of my life is so dear to me that I have put this slogan in various walls of KIIT and KISS as a reminder to all – ‘who you were, who you are and what will you be’ – is a rough translation of this Odia slogan.
Today, I share my cherished relation with Natabara Sethi from my village, Kalarabanka. Natabara, from the washermen community, as per the caste hierarchy has not attended any formal school. He has been my childhood buddy and has assisted me with all activities- growing of vegetables, par boiling of paddy, going to far away places to earn a living by selling our produce and fetching essentials for home. He would be with me unconditionally and support me with his presence. I have never felt lonely because he was always there to give me company.
I have not forgotten these old instances and make it a point to meet him when I go to village, chat with him, eat together and remember the old simple times. He also loves to spend time with me. This Durga Puja too, when I was at Kalarabanka, we met, ate and spent some time with my classmates.
“Let us click a photo together “ he asked. “I don’t have a good photograph with you though we have spent so much time together.” I agreed, “Yes, let us store this memory, and I will also tell everyone about our timeless friendship.”
I would like to appeal to my friends reading this blog that one should never forget people and things that drove us to success. One should stay rooted. Even if we rise in life, we should see that the others are lifted too. It may not necessarily be in terms of money or things, but a feeling of being attached and not hesitate to talk, eat, and sit together. Being rooted in the past and following the principles in the present will help us chalk a better path for our future.
So realistically touching, humbled humanity message Sir. Our life is all grounded and rooted in love, and without love we may not live.
Great memory and friendship Sir 🙏🙏
Few days back, I saw an article from a very well known CEO about forgetting old friend and circle of you want to grow .
Probably that’s the first time, I reacted negatively in any social media .
Old friend/known people around and old memories actually make you what you are today .
It’s always easy and relaxing to remain humble and respectful to those people .
Costs nothing but gives enormous happiness and satisfaction.
Thank you sir . This is really good . Keep doing good things .
Respected Sir,
Pranam.
Read the blog which touched my heart.
Extracts need attention of all:
We are very happy to note that You have not forgotten Your childhood, old friend
Mr Natabara Sethi of Your village, Kalarabanka who belongs to washermen community.
A few interactions with him You have shared which is really interesting to note.
There is a great saying:
“Old friends are gold,
New friends are diamond,
If You get a diamond,
Don’t forget the gold,
Because to hold a diamond,
You always need a base of gold.”
Sir,
We respect Your advice & will try to follow during rest part of our life time.
“I would like to appeal to my friends reading this blog that one should never forget people and things that drove us to success. ”
“One should stay rooted. Even if we rise in life, we should see that the others are lifted too.
It may not necessarily be in terms of money or things, but a feeling of being attached and not hesitate to talk, eat, and sit together. ”
“Being rooted in the past and following the principles in the present will help us chalk a better path for our future.”
What a great moral lesson learnt from Your blog Sir.
Thanks
&
Regards,
Bijoy Kumar Mishra.
Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget.” — G. Randolf
Lots of things learnt from your every blog Sir 🙏🙏 this is purely unique and inspirational.
Never forget those who have stood by our side through thick and thin.
We should not forget – ‘who you were, who you are, and what will you be!
Rightly said “one should never forget people and things that drove us to success and stay rooted.
The best thing about you is you always stay grounded and simple in your ways esteemed Samantha sir ji..The beauty of life comes from friends who share real and unconditional love with us ..Thank you Natabara ji for believing in friendship 🙏👍
It is just amazing that friends are the most pricious gift after mother and father with whom we can share our pain, agony and enjoy ment and in this story you have opened up your thoughts and moments nicely sir
Just fantastic. Full of life
Friends are precious..🙏🙏
Respected Sir, it is heartwarming to read your childhood experiences and your friendship with Shri Natabara Babu May your friendship stay and grow stronger each year.
It is indeed true that one should never forget the people who supported us in becoming who we are today. As always inspirational Sir.
With warm Regards 🙏
Friendship Never ends ,nice memory sir 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Great friendship
It reminds me the the kite which flies high but doesn’t escape us as it’s rooted n bound by thread .
Above analogy holds good here in the Examplary life style of Founder sir who is rooted strongly with the thread like friend n relatives n always grounded even if at high altitude.
Truely emulative .
Great…
Respected Sir,
Wish You A Very Good Morning.
Thought of sharing my views once again after reading Your blog.
Many moral lessons were taught in this blog can become quotes of reference in future.
Those are:
“It is the age old proverb – Old is Gold. And the Old always glitters.”
“One should never forget the people who have supported us through thick and thin.
We exist because they made it possible for us.
They walked with us when all others walked out.
The moment we forget our past, our history and those who helped us pass through the rough tides, we lose our humanity.”
” I have put this slogan in various walls of KIIT and KISS as a reminder to all – ‘who you were, who you are and what will you be’ – is a rough translation of this Odia slogan.”
“I have not forgotten these old instances and make it a point to meet him when I go to village, chat with him, eat together and remember the old simple times. He also loves to spend time with me.”
“one should never forget people and things that drove us to success. One should stay rooted. ”
“Being rooted in the past and following the principles in the present will help us chalk a better path for our future.”
Also, if We believe in Hindu religion,
There was pre-birth (Purba Janma), this birth & next birth( Par janma).
What we are in this life is because of Last birth ” Karma ” which we can’t change as we can’t go back to our past & revise.
But certainly we can do something good in this birth so that in next birth we will be blessed.
A great moral lesson taught to us in this precious blog.
Thanks
&
Regards,
Bijoy.
Heart touching story and many things to be learnt from the ideology of being rooted always. Nice one sir 🙏
So true With Some friends we develop a bond of a lifetime They stand with you through difficult times too
Krishna and Sudama friendship Sirji, Great memory. 🙏
This is a best part of life. Everybody who had helped us, don’t forget him forever.🙏
Friends are the sunshine of life 🙏
Friendship is the best relation in the world.
Take away message
“The moment we forget our past, our history and those who helped us pass through the rough tides, we lose our humanity.” Achyuta Samanta sir.