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!!! :)

-SI

5.

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

8

This 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

9

Dear 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

When the Parliament turned emotional...!

The 15^th Lok Sabha was the lowest productive, passed the least number of bills and was disrupted for maximum time compared to all previous Lok Sabhas.  Some of the most acrimonious debates were fought and some shameful acts were also witnessed by this Lok Sabha.

However, on the last day of the Lok Sabha, 21^st February 2014, the atmosphere inside the parliament was very unusual. For a change, all the members of Parliament were behaving at their best. There were compliments flowing around from everyone to everyone around crossing all the party barriers.

Dr. Manmohan Singh’s wife was in the visitor’s gallery to see her husband occupy the prime spot of Prime minister for one last time. No one had imagined that Manmohan Singh would be the prime minister two consecutive terms lasting 10 years. Just as in a cricket match, some wrong decisions sometimes tilt the decision one way or other, but the history only remembers the final result of the match forgetting the blunders in umpiring decisions. Similarly, Manmohan Singh’s tenure was much embroiled in controversies of all kinds including corruption, non-governance and policy paralysis. But history will always remember him as the only non-Nehru Gandhi family member from the Congress party to be the Prime Minister for 10 full years. In the current scenario and predictions for immediate future, this record may well remain intact for at least a quarter century.

There was very refreshing camaraderie visible between Kamal Nath, Sushma Swaraj and Sushil Kumar Shinde, who specifically praised one another forgetting all their ideological differences. There were smiles on every member’s faces as they went about praising and mentioning one another’s positive contribution during the 15^th Lok Sabha.

But the real honor came for LK Advani, when everyone referred to him as the ‘Father of the House’ given that he was the most senior among them all. Advani could not control his emotions and was seen wiping his tears many times. He has been the Member of Parliament since 1971, which is well over four decades. He has seen the Members of the old era give way to the new ones during these forty years. He must have been highly nostalgic to see that none of those who were around him in 1971 were around today, many of them already passed away. And the future is always uncertain. He was complimented by even his staunch opponents like Mulayam Singh Yadav, Communist leaders and such. He had spent half his lifetime inside the Parliament. Today, he desired to be in a better position, but destiny probably had a different opinion. He had to be content throughout his active career as a strong number 2 and now that he had a chance to be the number 1, he is declared a mentor, guide and a veteran by his party making way for the younger blood.

This also demonstrated that the Members of Parliament still have humanity left inside them and they too have emotions. In the current scenario, the common man gets to know about the Members of Parliament only for wrong reasons. Therefore, this comes as refreshing news.

The Members of 15^th Lok Sabha had realized that this was the last time they were sitting together. After three months, when the 16^th Lok Sabha starts, some of them would not be there. Some new faces would appear on the scene. The mood was that of final year students in a farewell party. Therefore, it was but natural that they behaved at their best forgetting their differences and seeing only the positive sides of others.

The parliament, which had witnessed all unruly scenes all through the last five years, therefore, turned emotional….!

Ramlal's day in Kejriwal's School.

Ramlal was searching for a good school for admission of his Son. He went to a school where Kejriwal was the Head Master. Ramlal went early in the morning along with his Son, so that if the admission process is completed fast enough, his Son can attend the school for that day as well.

Ramlal entered Kejriwal’s office. Kejriwal was sitting on his chair with a muffler wrapped vertically, covering his ears in his characteristic style.

Ramlal said, ‘Sir, Good morning. I want an admission for my Son in your school. What is the procedure please?’

Kejriwal replied, ‘The admission in our school is very simple. You just send an SMS or send us a missed call and we give your admission.’

Ramlal was surprised. He said, ‘But sir, don’t you verify any credentials before you give admissions?’

Kejriwal replied proudly, ‘No. We are a school with a difference. All other schools are useless and they are not providing proper education to the students.’

Ramlal was happy. The admission process was completed.

Suddenly, Kejriwal looked at his watch and said, ‘Common hurry up, it is the time for Dharna…’

Ramlal was surprised. He said, ‘Dharna … in a school?’

Kejriwal smiled and said, ‘Yes Dharna. Other schools call it Assembly.’

Ramlal also stood in a corner to watch the Dharna proceedings. 

Kejriwal took a mike in his hands and said, ‘Saathiyon, we will continue our Dharna every day till we attain our objective. What do other schools think of us? We will also show them who we are…blah blah blah…!’

After the Dharna was over, the students dispersed and went to their respective classes. Ramlal chose the stay in the school, as it was his son’s first day.

Suddenly, he found one Teacher going in a hurry with 8 – 10 students around him.

He asked a peon nearby, ‘Sir, what is this? Who is he and where is he going?’

The peon replied, ‘Sir, he is our Social studies teacher. He always moves around with his Supporters … err ... students around him. He unexpectedly goes into any classroom and catches students who are doing mischief.’

Ramlal was surprised. He said, ‘But how does he know who is doing mischief?’

The peon said, ‘Sir, he knows everything. When he says that someone is doing mischief, Head master also agrees with him, whether it is proven or not.’

Ramlal thanked him for this information and started walking around the corridors. In one class, he found some children raising hands. He was happy to see the interaction between teacher and the students. While he stood there watching it with admiration, one peon came to him and said, ‘Sir, you know he is one of our oldest teachers. He always takes a referendum on what subject to teach in the class…’ Ramlal was further surprised.

As he went to another class, he saw a young teacher, who was reciting poetry. He thought it was a Hindi class. But later he learnt that it was a Maths class. However, the teacher was very much interested in reciting Hindi poems and therefore, many times he taught Maths in the form of Hindi Poems.

This was becoming enough for Ramlal. While leaving the school at the end of the day, he once again met Kejriwal.

He said, ‘Sir, what is the strength of your school?’

Kejriwal said emphatically, ‘Well, it is over 6000 students.’

Ramlal was absolutely surprised. He said, ‘Sir, but I did not see so many students in the school. I could see hardly 400…’

Kejriwal said, ‘You don’t believe? See our register’. And he pushed forward a bulky register.

Ramlal opened the register to see the names of students. There were names of Barack Obama, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Narendra Modi, Mark Zuckerberg etc.

Ramlal said, ‘I am shocked. These celebrities are your students?’

Kejriwal said with confidence, ‘They are not. But they will be soon… because we are a school with a difference… all other schools are useless… they do not teach anything…blah blah blah…’

Ramlal quietly left the school with his son.

He was seriously thinking of looking for another school for his Son.

AAP - an evolving Paradox

Ever since the AAP has won 28 assembly seats in the just concluded Delhi elections, there has been a dramatic change in the various stakeholders. The confidence level of the AAP leaders is almost touching the thin-line boundary between confidence and overconfidence. The mainstream political parties viz. Congress and BJP are undoubtedly disturbed to a certain extent, though they do not show it on the TV debates. The third and fourth front parties are worried that there is another strong force to garner the anti-Congress anti-BJP vote space. And the real stakeholder, the Aam Admi of India is vertically divided over the credentials and merits of this newly found outfit.

To begin with, one must praise and congratulate the achievement of the AAP, which is not mean by any standards and is achieved very rarely in India before. They have worked very hard to reach where they are today and deserve the attention and the respect from everyone for this feat.

One thing we all must remember is that the AAP could make such a spectacular debut because of certain factors. The entire focus of campaigning was only Delhi. Tall promises were made, the feasibility and the effects of fulfilling those is still being debated in political and economic circles. Lastly, it was a clean slate with no previous carryover score as regards the performance evaluation is concerned.

However, the scene has now changed. The AAP leaders have started imagining that they have found out a perfect recipe for winning any elections in India. They are now targeting the Lok Sabha elections scheduled in next 5 months. Therefore, they are on an overdrive to enlist as many supporters from all over India as possible. With this, they have displayed their urgency to capitalize on the good will generated across the country. But this would be a tactically wrong move.

The Delhi assembly elections and the Lok Sabha elections are two entirely different ball games. In Lok Sabha, the voter is spread over a large area and votes for either a national party or a regional party. It is difficult to believe that in its first year of formation and first contest the AAP expects people to consider it a national party. The national party has appeal because of its history, its leaders its past performance and its current standing. The people vote for the regional parties, if there is a strong regional leader who again, must have toiled hard for years to form an image for him to achieve the cult status. If the AAP believes that they would break these two barriers and pierce their appeal in the voter’s mindset, it is a bit too much to ask for.

However, the real paradox is yet to come. The AAP was founded only to fight against the corruption. And it is, very unfortunately, running a government in Delhi with the support of Congress. So, where is the sanctity left? On a national scale, would they form an alliance with any party which is against the corruption? And which party says that it is for corruption? Even Rahul Gandhi says that Congress is against the corruption. In short, being against the corruption is a too fragile thread to forge any alliance.

The AAP is also constantly in the news these days, for another startling reason. We hear many intellectuals, celebrities, corporate executives formally joining the AAP. Now, how do we explain these phenomenons other than all these ‘high profile’ non-politicians joining the bandwagon are secretly nurturing a desire to become a member of legislative assembly or the Member of Parliament? The AAP has suddenly given an impression among the people that it is very easy to become a MLA. Imagine, when the candidates are being selected to contest the elections, half of the same celebrities who are thrilled to join the party now, will criticize it for the wrong selection of candidates.

One of the factors which would dilute the AAP’s aura is about its going to public for making decisions. While the idea is very noble and needs to be praised, there are certain areas where this exercise can be carried out and not in every decision this method would be good. If the CM decides where to stay based on people’s views, then they are heading for a trouble. Tomorrow, there would be numerous occasions when the AAP is required to take tough decisions like price rise of fuel, increase in tax etc, where the aam admi will never say ‘yes’. What would happen then?

It would have been far better if AAP consolidates its base in Delhi first and then try to expand slowly in other areas. What they do not appreciate is the fact that they have seen people celebrating their victory. They have not yet tasted the criticism of same people when they would be defeated on a national level. That would not only demotivate them, it may come as a dampener for their rising popularity as well.

Finally, they should remember that while they have won 28 seats, they have lost 42 seats in same Delhi elections as well.

Haar kar bhi Jitne wale ko ... Kejriwal kehte hai...!

As I write this, there are still 24 hours for the Oath taking ceremony of Team Kejriwal’s Government in New Delhi. There are 6 more days after the Oath taking ceremony to prove the Simple Majority on the floor of the House.

Never before in the History of Indian Politics did these many days and hours look as Suspenseful as they are appearing now. The Congress, which offered Unsolicited and Unconditional Support almost immediately after announcement of the Election Results, repented their actions with equal alacrity. Their initial game plan was to expose the Kejriwal Team’s inability to fulfill the near-impossible promises made during the Election Campaign. But the unabated flow of statements from AAP leaders even after expression of Congress support, to prosecute the corrupt leaders put the party in a big dilemma. They had never imagined that they would face a precarious situation akin to giving a stick to AAP to beat them with it. Obviously, there was (and is) a revolt within the party at all cadre levels opposing the move to support AAP in forming the Govt.

The AAP has slightly climbed down from the high clouds which they were catapulted to after the impressive election results were declared. Now we see occasional statements from the AAP leaders that there is a process to be followed for enacting laws, there is no magic wand etc. They are totally aware that their government formed with Congress support is as stable as a pack of cards on the terrace of an 8 story building on a breezy day. Yet, they are compelled to take that risk, as the popular mass opinion was in favor of such a decision. And going by the mass opinion is a hallmark of this party. They would never ever initiate or further a cause not supported by the masses.

As for the BJP, it is a case of sour Grapes. They failed in their poll predictions and are not clear about the best foot forward. They do not realize that it is a blessing in disguise for them not to have formed a government with a thin majority with a solid opposition like AAP picking up every act of dishonesty and corruption. That would have caused them much bigger embarrassment. Therefore, they are doing what best they can do in such situation – to criticize the patched up fragile government formation.

As for the brand Kejriwal, it is undoubtedly the hands down winner in this entire episode. He has been successful in creating a Tsunami in the Indian Political arena. He has given a ray of hope to the Millions of Middle class in India who suffer today due to Price rise, Inflation and Corruption. He has shown to the Common Man on streets of India, that if you have sincerity in your Heart, a Steely Resolve and Passion for a cause, you can achieve anything in life. Majority of his elected members are not known to people beyond their constituencies.

Kejriwal can also be in a way called as India’s Obama. Both came from a relatively simple background without any political heritage. They are sincere in what they do. People have seen truth in their eyes. They believed in them and supported them with a hope. Now the onus is on them to deliver what they had promised.

The coming days, Months and Years will witness a sea change in Indian Politics. Overnight, Arvind Kejriwal has changed the rules of the Game. The indicators are there for all to see. The Congress and BJP are now talking about personal contact with Aam Admi on ground level. The leaders like Laloo Prasad and Nitish Kumar are talking about giving election tickets only to candidates with clean record. The stray young leaders from BJP and Congress are joining AAP in New Delhi.

By refusing himself a big official Bunglow and massive security, he has joined the small group of ‘different’ brand of politicians in India today. Manik Sarkar, CM of Tripura takes a salary of Rs. 9000/- pm. Once, Mamta Banerjee walked barefoot on airport when the strap of her slipper came out. Manohar Parrikar, the CM of Goa was seen last month riding a pillion to a scooter by asking lift on the road. We wish that the tribe of these politicians grow in India.

Every march of One Thousand Miles starts with One Small Step. Today, that step has been taken firmly. As we move along, things will fall in place. And that’s why; even if Kejriwal is not able to form a government or prove his majority in the Assembly on 3^rd, he has already achieved a lot.

Therefore, it is apt to say, ‘Haar kar bhi jitney wale ko Kejriwal kahte hai…!’

... And the Gods in Heaven also choked...!

It was a ‘once in a lifetime’ moment. The earlier similar occasion was witnessed by people in 1948 when Sir Donald George Bradman played his last test match. Therefore, the whole of India and many parts of the world were nervously experiencing this moment… when they would see their contemporary God play in front of them for one last time.

And it was a dream farewell for and by Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar from the world of Cricket. He played a breezy innings in his last appearance, befitting the situation. The city of Kolkata and Mumbai were decorated with posters of Sachin on every main road and the important junctions to mark this turning point in Indian Cricket history.

What the world liked in Sachin was not just Cricket. It would be an understatement to say so. What they admired in him were some exceptional qualities of a human being. They were awed to see how a person can remain firmly grounded with so much of praise and adulation for him by millions of cricket lovers. They were surprised to see how a person can be so humble and polite to everyone including youngsters around him, after reaching pinnacle of success. They were mesmerized by his simplicity and graciousness in whatever he did. They were simply carried away by his innocent smile and childlike enthusiasm even at the age 40 on the ground. He was a miracle for them, in every single sense. That is why people called him the global ambassador of sports.

Today, he made millions of hearts cry out for him as he stood on the ground holding mike in his hands to thank everyone. There was not a soul on the ground or watching TV sets across the world, who did not have moist eyes at one point or the other during his emotions filled speech. He was emotional too… not able to speak at times, due to lumps in his throat and wet eyes time and again.

It is rare to find such a gentleman. It may take many more decades to witness such a farewell occasion from an equivalent sportsperson again. Those who watched him speak today are blessed ones… they were a part of the history as it was being made. They have experienced what it means to bid adieu to one of the century’s greatest sportsman.

It is difficult, as quoted by his wife once in an interview, to imagine how he would live without cricket. Well, life has its own plans and sure enough he would find it very interesting now, to spend quality time with his family, which he missed all these years, in pursuit of excellence.

The Indian Cricket has to move on without a legend. A story started 24 years ago has ended today. We the cricket lovers in India are extremely fortunate to be around the time when he played some of his best innings. The future generations may never see him play ‘live’ in stadiums as we did. And we all can proudly say to our grandchildren, ‘Yes, I have seen Tendulkar Play… live.’

It is said that gods have to take human form and appear on earth to progress in their salvation process. We have one such person among us today. Therefore, when he completed his major task today, there was a satisfaction all around. And while this human God thanked everyone one … the Gods in heaven also choked.  

A Pigeon on the road…!

On a hot summer afternoon, I was driving past a relatively empty road near Dubai Creek when I suddenly spotted a pigeon sitting in the middle of the road a few meters ahead, in the same lane in which I was driving. As I slowed down the car, I noticed that the pigeon made a feeble attempt to fly, but could not lift itself beyond a few inches from ground and again got grounded. So, I realized that there was a problem ... either it was too weak to fly, or its wing was injured or whatsoever. The fact was that it could not move from its place on the road in that hot afternoon.

I managed to quickly change my lane and get back into it later, after crossing the Pigeon. I stopped at the traffic signal ahead and could clearly see the pigeon in my rearview mirror, still sitting there helplessly. Soon, I could see some more vehicles coming from the way I had come, and I noticed that those people were also noticing the pigeon and changing the lane. But then, after 4 or 5 vehicles succeeded in avoiding the Pigeon, one car just came too close… and ran over the pigeon. In a moment, the pigeon lay there dead. Some of its loose feathers started flying around with the wind.

In the meantime, the traffic signal turned green and I moved on. But all the while I was lost in thoughts. Thoughts, about whether the driver has done a ‘Paapa’ or a ‘Punya’…!

It was very much clear that the Pigeon was struggling to fly, but it could not. It was also feeling the heat on the road. It was also scared about the oncoming traffic. But it had very limited options. It would have eventually died anyway, unless some blessed soul came driving there, who got down from his car and took the pigeon to his home or a veterinary doctor. That was very unlikely. So, in that sense, was this sudden death a blessing for the Pigeon? Did the driver not save the Pigeon from some of its worst suffering moments in one second?

Another point… did the driver see the pigeon and then ran over it or it did not notice at all? Whether his deed of running over a crippled Pigeon changes from a Paapa to Punya or Punya to Paapa, in these two options viz. whether he did it accidentally or intentionally?

I had no answer. All I know is that I had seen one soul depart its physical body in agonizing circumstances. But the questions will always linger on whether the driver of that fateful car actually helped the Pigeon or harmed it…!