Vadh

 While on the way from a long transcontinental flight, I watched the Indian art movie "Vadh."

Vadh (Sanskrit) is translated as 'to kill.' - mind it, not murder. 

We often make impulsive decisions when we are under undue pressure in life. Conventional wisdom says that impulsive decisions are usually wrong, but the movie argues against this!

The story revolves around a poor schoolteacher who lives alone with his wife after getting a huge loan to send his son abroad. Now, the son is not interested in his parents, and the teacher is continuously threatened by the land mafia. In between, a local low-level goon is also making his life miserable. While the plot moves slowly, this low-level criminal offers him money to sleep with one of his teenage students (who was like a daughter to this couple). In rage, he kills him. Was he wrong?

The movie has no BS, and it is very nicely made. In the end, leave an audience with the same question to answer. Was his decision to kill when the whole system is corrupt was right?

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Youtube link: https://youtu.be/O5EkZtIXb1Q?si=7Z4lLfTaDyTozxWy

bright thing in the sky today

 I met an elderly man in the elevator. Suddenly, he said what is that bright thing in the sky today. I started thinking, seriously, did I miss something while driving? Something serious? Then he said something we had not seen for a long time. I started laughing as I got it he was referring to the Sun. I said I missed the sun too. 

Amazing guy with a sense of humor.

In My Defense!

 

On Fear

 ‏❞ایک دن خوف نے دروازے پر دستک دی، جرات اٹھی، دروازہ کھولا تو دیکھا کہ باہر کو ئی نہیں تھا

‏~مارٹن لوتھر کنگ

Absolutely Genius Cartoon

 

Chandan ka darakht

 

There is no such thing as failure

 

Nahi to! - Murshid JA

 

cup and emptiness

 

Maula Jatt - 2

An Interesting comment was made on my previous post. Maula Jatt has always stayed close to my heart. In my medical school days, to take refuge from hot summer days in Karachi, my cousin and I frequently went to cinemas. We laughed at dialogues, camera stunts, love scenes, and other nonsense in movies. We also contemplated ordinary men's love for Maula Jatt in the background of Zia's Martial Law and typical rural aristocratic agricultural society, particularly in southern Panjab. We talked about people's inner psychologies, fantasies, and wishes to overcome the system's unfairness. I was so intrigued with this Robinhood-type saga that a couple of years ago, while in inner Lahore, I went to see the original den where the man who inspired the character of Noori Nath lived (reportedly killed in a police encounter with his son Zafri in 2014).

The comment and my response below on the previous post:

"The original statement you mentioned definitely has some depth, but your English translation left some confusion, so I think it’s more like Maula (the guy Maula Jatt) will only die if Maula (Allah) kills him … like Allah allows him to live or die kinda way :) However, it reflects a layered interpretation:

1. **Divine Will Interpretation**:
- In this view, **Maula Jatt** (the character) will only meet his end if **Maula** (Allah) decrees it. It implies that the ultimate authority lies with Allah, and Maula Jatt's fate is entirely in His hands.
- It's akin to saying that Allah has the power to allow or disallow Maula Jatt's death. The character's life and death are subject to divine intervention.

2. **Self-Inflicted Interpretation**:
- Alternatively, the statement could be understood as Maula Jatt taking matters into his own hands. He might intentionally cause his own demise (suicide).
- This interpretation emphasizes human agency and personal choice. It suggests that Maula Jatt's actions directly lead to his death.

The depth lies in the tension between these two perspectives. Is it a matter of divine will or individual agency? The statement leaves room for ambiguity, allowing us to contemplate the interplay between fate, free will, and the human condition. What’s your take on it?

My response:

"wow... you put a lot of thought into it. I am pleasantly surprised, intrigued, and amused! And I need to agree with you. My take on your question is: "I don't know. I am in quest and alive in search of the same question."

Maula Jatt

One dialogue of Maula Jat is bigger than his own whole saga. Too deep!

“Maulay nu Maula na maray, tay Maula naee marda,” 

~Maula won't die unless Maula himself kills Maula

Paradox, Humor and Change

 

Kisi ka bura chahna

 Kal kisi ne bohat achhi baat kahi:

"Insaan ka bura sirf kisi ka bura kerne se nahi hota, bulke kisi ka bura chahne se bhi us ka bura ho jaata hai"

- Even thinking of evil for others may bring evil to you. The biggest evil is to feel happy by seeing another human in trouble - it doesn't matter if they are your enemy.

What went wrong in US healthcare

 Norma retired from our hospital after 52 years as a nursing educator. She started as a junior nurse and eventually became a full professor. In the last few years, we worked together on many projects due to my involvement in education.

When everyone left after the retirement party, I asked Norma: "What do you think went wrong in US healthcare?"

She said: "At some point, we start failing to convey to our patients that we care for them. Instead, we start to bully what we know! They know we know! Our white coats do not capture their hearts; our attitude does. We, as educators, failed to instill that value in the new generation. We taught them books, websites, procedures, writing notes, and articles, but somewhere down the line - we failed to teach them that 'human touch to another human is the most profound art of healing."

Ghalib says

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