Ideas on IDEA

Is this tautology? Perhaps, it is difficult to have ideas on idea. But, this is what I try to do in this write-up.

The word idea in simple words means a dark image, a thought that is not clear; no certainty in respect of the object intended by the idea, and it is not grounded and unambiguous. The nature of idea is that it can be modified and given a new shape. Thus, one idea leads to the birth of another idea. As a result, it enriches the life of human being. Idea is never complete but there is always something that can be added to make it rich. The essence of idea depends very much on motivations and character of the content. In other words, idea has got power to change life in its wholeness.

Became and Becoming

The two words caught my attention as I was lecturing the students on the theme, ‘GOD’. According to me, they are the two powerful words that can build or dismantle life, construct or destroy life through situations.

Became:  Became symbolizes the end of journey that is it does not show anything beyond the horizon. For example, many a time I heard people affirming themselves as, ‘I became a doctor, an engineer or a lawyer.’ These sentences as simple as they are, signify that people are not interested in acquiring more and more. They are happy with what they are and what they have. In other words, they consider themselves as finished products without waiting for the FUTURE IN HOPE.

Becoming:  Becoming signifies that life is a continuous process of learning, realizing and becoming more and more. The person who is becoming desires that there is more to life. In other words, there is no full-stop but only commas to pause and play the game of life. They are happy with themselves but they believe to go higher and higher in life. They see beyond the horizon. They trust themselves and go AHEAD IN LIFE.

Kingdom of Necessity

Human life is a craving for something more. He/she is never satisfied with what he/she is or has. The desiring for something more can be classified in two ways namely as Wants and Needs. Here I deal with needs alone.

Necessity is the mother of invention is an old saying that reflects very much the life of authentic human being who desires to live an authentic life. The satisfaction of one want leads to the birth of another want. Consequently, wants are never satisfied. Needs are very few and they are according to the necessity. In the kingdom of necessity, there is always a creation of human being where his desires, motivations and aspirations are controlled and directed towards that is good and beneficial. The characteristics of kingdom of necessity are: few desires, satisfaction, happiness, contentment , peace and love. In other words, it is a kingdom where things necessary are given importance, needs are fulfilled and important events are accomplished.