Vijit's Opinion

  22 years of non stop working and then one fine day I decided that this is it. I need to move on. No, not a knee jerk reaction. A decision that was waiting to be taken for over a year. Fear of failure in getting a new job held me back. However, after contemplating a lot and discussing with my wife I went ahead and took that decision. It was a calculated risk.  Many around think that it was foolish of me to have done that. I myself on few occasions when I am feeling low, had thought on similar lines. Then when I put things in perspective, I realized that the break has actually helped me explore areas I would not have explored otherwise. Being lost in the daily grind in the career and the long working hours, I would not have used AI to build products. I had never done that before but AI allowed my solutioning mind to convert ideas into products. I got into insurance too and understood how things work over there. I learnt freely, I met different people in my insurance journey. I...

  The book The Wisdom of Vedanta is a philosophical exploration of Vedanta by Swami Abhayananda, with insights drawn from ancient texts and the teachings of Swami Dayananda Saraswati. Here's a chapter-by-chapter summary with key takeaways and relatable examples. Chapter 1: The Search for the Infinite Summary : This chapter opens by exploring the basic human drive for fulfillment and happiness. Vedanta posits that this quest is not for external objects, but for understanding the true Self (Atman), which is already whole and complete. Key Insight : We chase external goals thinking they’ll make us happy, but real contentment comes from self-knowledge. Relatable Example : Think of someone who spends years climbing the corporate ladder only to feel empty at the top. Vedanta suggests they were searching in the wrong place—the treasure was always within. Chapter 2: The Nature of the Self Summary : Here, the nature of the true Self is discussed—not the body, mi...

Every now and then, a quiet voice inside nudges us toward something deeper. Not just a hobby. Not just another goal on a list. But something that feels like a calling. For me, that calling is Vedantic wisdom and the creative project I’m pursuing is a book that brings its timeless insights into today’s world, in a way that’s accessible, practical, and deeply personal. Why Vedanta? And Why Now? We live in a world of constant noise, deadlines, distractions, digital everything. But amid all that motion, I found myself drawn to something quieter, more ancient. Something that speaks not just to the mind, but to the Self. Vedanta, the spiritual philosophy rooted in the Vedas and Upanishads isn’t just about abstract ideas or mystic verses. It’s about the inner journey : Who am I? What is reality? What brings true peace? And while these are ancient questions, they’ve never felt more relevant. From Notes to Manuscript: The Spark of a Book Over the past few years, I’ve been scribbling do...

I n our fast-paced world, self-care is more vital than ever, yet it often gets overlooked. One simple but impactful self-care activity I highly recommend is daily meditation. Just as a computer needs to restart or shut down to perform optimally, our minds require quiet moments to refresh. Nowadays, we’re always “on” with our thoughts racing, phones buzzing, and to-do lists expanding. Even during sleep, our minds stay active, influenced by screens right until we turn in for the night. Over time, this constant barrage of information starts to heavily affect both our mental and physical well-being. That’s where meditation comes into play. 🧠 Why Meditation is Important Meditation serves as a mental refresh button. It allows for stillness, silence, and self-awareness. Just a few minutes of focused breathing and attention can alleviate anxiety, lower stress levels, and restore mental clarity. Being perpetually busy can lead to fatigue, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally as we...

  I am a member of Thane Toastmasters Club and as a precursor to one of the meetings where the theme was Content writing, a fellow toastmaster had reached out to members asking them to come prepared with their niche when it comes to content writing. For those, who were not sure of it, it was suggested that we DM on whatsapp. Since, I wasn't sure about my niche, I did reach out on whatsapp in order to figure out my niche. What followed were some questions which I had to reply back. There were following four questions that were asked: 1. What is your profession? 2. Any roadblocks you went through in your journey? 3. Particularly any passion? 4. What would your dream day look like? Based on my response to the above questions, the fellow toastmaster suggested that I should write on linkedin around my career trajectory from customer support to project management followed by few other topics around promotion, hustle culture, differentiating your work ethic with GenZ, Remote working and f...

With lot of talk and focus on mental peace and calm, the body tends to get neglected. I am happy to have been able to manage so far without the need to have any daily medication for bodily ailments. I have also been doing zumba 3 days a week and it is doing wonders to my body. I will soon target to have a daily exercise routine that includes Surya namaskar and concludes with a pranayam and meditation practice. My body has been generally fit and doesn't give me much trouble except for those occasional sprain.  Work from home means the body doesn't move much and hence extra effort is needed to ensure fitness. With night shift health was seeing some negative impact, however, so far I have managed to not let it impact my body to the extent that I have to be on daily medication. Also, some natural and ayurvedic remedies are helping.  Soon life will be taking a positive turn with me getting into a day shift job that does not cause me to stretch into the night. I am sure I should be ...