Happiness redefined....part-2

My present state of happiness is dependent on my past actions as well as my inner vision for a simple, humble living through honest means

The path leading to happiness....

STRONG & STOUT BODY WITH A CLEAN MIND,

HAVING LITTLE OR NO DESIRE FOR

NAME-FAME-WEALTH-MONEY-PLEASURE-POWER-IMMORTALITY PARAMETERS

BUT WITH FOCUS DAILY WORKS AND DUTIES


FINALLY

ENLIGHTEN

US

WITH HAPPINESS, A SPECIAL STATE OF MIND....

What others think about you or me

If I have integrity of character, it hardly matters what others think about me...

It is best to be harmless with respect to anyone...

But sometimes situation arises such that we need to be tough with people who are mindlessly cruel, inhuman and uncivilized...

To strike a balance between the two categories of thoughts of harless and harmful elements, it is always better to be tough with the cruel and the inhuman elements...

At the end of the day, the mission of human good needs to be administered by some sane elements in the society...

Fearlessness in this matter comes from the deep faith in God only...
Human beings are playthings at the hands of the Almighty....

God Bless...
Bye

Let us start Every day is a new day with newer ideas

I have been telling about this idea for a long time. We should have sufficient level of 'mind control' to forget the bitter components of the past.

We should also be open to newer ideas that would improve our present living by taking appropriate and decisive actions.
Past only should give the lessons that would help us develop better ways of thinking and performing our present duties.

PAST IS THE TEACHER THAT IMPARTS PERTINENT LESSONS FROM OUR PAST EXPERIENCE....

PRESENT IS FOR ACTING IN A SLOW BUT STEADY MANNER FOR ENSURING A MORE SUCCESSFUL AND PEACEFUL FUTURE...

FUTURE IS NON-EXISTENT, AS IT IS YET TO COME...

FUTURE IS BASED ON OUR PAST AND PRESENT ACTIONS....

AS WE CAN NOT CHANGE THE PAST, 'WE SHOULD TRY TO FOLLOW THE PRINCIPLE " LIVE IN THE PRESENT"....

To live a better life, we must avoid the temptation of being 'misled' by the 'glamorous advertisements' of the 'consumerist ' goods and services that are the real sources of conflicts and blood-shed among the half-educated, uncultured,greedy and jealous individuals of a civilized society.....

IT IS HENCE BEST TO LIVE A LIFE WITH LITTLE WANTS, NEEDS AND DEMANDS....

LIGHT FOODS, LARGE QUANTITY OF WATER, FRESH AIR, AND EXERCISE, COUPLED WITH DISCHARGING OF DAILY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WITH UTMOST SINCERITY CAN ONLY LEAD US TO THE PATH OF TRUE HAPPINESS...

THE BASIC CONDITION IS TO TALK AS LESS AS POSSIBLE AND TO BE CHOOSY ABOUT INTERACTING WITH PERSONS WITH HONESTY AND INTEGRITY....


GOD BLESS....

Happiness redefined....

Living with personal simplicity coupled with least needs and demands from outside produces a mental state which is free from any kind of worry & tension....To achieve such a state of true happiness needs real knowledge, devotion, selflessness and courage to fight against untruth...The process is slow, but it should be pursued with a definite direction and purpose....The ultimate purpose is to feel the beauty of creation of God...in every moment of life....His Blessings are the achievements of life....True action is working for Him in various forms and state...

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The ultimate achievement of my life ...

When I was blessed with Guru-Mantra by my spiritual master, I could hardly realize what Guruji means.... After long years of that event, I now feel that Guru-Mantra is the only one achievement of my earthly life...It can be felt ...Nothing more can be expressed in words...Only a few people really get such a rarest opportunity in one's life-time...All other events of life are simply about leading a material life of a house-hold person....

Faith , humility, simplicity,and divine feelings are the true assets of living a life...

It feel comfortable only in the company with those who possess deep faith in the designs of the Almighty...Actions may produce huge material results, but peace of mind relies completely on the intensity of faith and devotion towards God

Bye

Spiritual Thought of the Day: 'n'-th

Let God give me true devotion, where each of my actions are guided by His Blessings...

May God give me the strength to withstand the politics of the crooked fellow-beings whom I still do not hate...

May God give me the power of loving others without a real reason....

May God give me the strength to lead a life with detachment from greed, jealousy and lust...

May God give the power to offer my prayers for the well-being of all...


Bye

Faith is the foundation of a genuine spiritual living....

When I reflect on the true meaning and purpose of life , I divide it into two distinct parts: (1) material aspects of living and the essence of material pleasures and enjoyments, (2) Completely detached form of living with the thoughts of God-realization or Self-realization

Part-1: Hedonistic lifestyles revolves round the transitory pleasures and sorrows in time domain. They originate from basic instincts of seeking pleasure through sense organs and continuous search for them in various forms that are boundless for a mind full of ignorance, curiosity and fantasy....Unlimited desires and their gratification results into total frustration in the long run, due to the inherent limitations of enjoying pleasures through ill-cultured senses....finally frustration, depression, wrong-doings, use of brutal force, perversion comes down on the minds leading to drainage of vital energy and finally self-destruction and almost like the death of a street-dog....

Part-2: Here , after realizing the limitations of a hedonistic life, an intelligent being realizes the existence of life as a united whole of the eternal Divine Consciousness that is the root of everything that exists....thereby seeking His blessings through complete and unconditional surrender to God for complete liberation from the cycles of both pleasure and pain....
Beyond pleasure and pain lies a state that is permanently in an enlightened state which is internally driven by the graceful Will of the Almighty...
Such a life is based on self-realization and faith...
The easiest path to such a state of perpetual happiness arises from Bhakti or Devotion...
To be blessed with devotion, we must seek the company of the true sadhus, and holy men who lives on the thoughts of God and God only...
Bye

TEACHING AS AN INTERESTING PROFESSION...

For all good teachers, teaching is more a passion or a hobby than a professional compulsion. Teaching is more about learning and then putting forward ideas and concepts that ignites the minds of the students for newer thinking and absorbing the concepts at the best possible form which can be applied in practice. Pure knowledge that does not directly or indirectly benefits practical life of the common man has little usefulness...Theoretical pundits and tall-talkers have little significance in real life....It is always better to strike a balance between theory and the hardware practices that would be of some practical use in the lives of the common people....

Making the subject matter simple , lucid and interesting to the learners are the primary goals of a good teacher...Teaching brings inner satisfaction that has no matching in earthly life...Over-professionalism and a mechanistic way of disciplining students really mars the true purpose of a teaching-learnin system...
Bye

Coping up with the pressure of daily life.....

The ways are multifaceted: some of them are

Avoiding people whom I do not like from heart,

Taking extreme caution about What I Say,

Being choosy about the people with whom I spend time for mental relaxation,

Having human dignity and respect to all people I interact with...,

Avoiding arguing with people who adamant and not dynamic in attitudes....,

Switching off the mobile phone, while relaxing ....

Review of my work-place performance on a daily basis....

Having faith in God and prayers to HIM, at all times...,

Having patience to tolerate things which I can not change presently...,

Having a good sleep at night....

BYE

Spiritual Thought of the Day-3

Indiffiference to material aspirations and detachment from ego, greed and jealousy are the true paths to personal happiness...

Extreme 'ego' and mean greed to quick fame will lead to sure destruction of mental peace...

Hard work in one'e chosen domain of knowledge and skills can only lead to sustainable happiness...

Humility and simplicity are the assets of the jewels in the human society...

Important Topics for Unit Test-1 on Ethics

Renewable sources of energy and the future of energy

Appropriate Technology Movement & Human-centered technologies

Whistle Blowing and related managerial issues

Ethics in Engineering

Codes of Ethics for Engineers

Environmental Ethics including Global warming, climate change, depletion of fossil fuels, air-water-soil pollution , deforestation etc.

Personal Ethics

Conservation of Energy

General Codes of Ethics & Professional Obligations of Engineers

General Code of Ethics for Engineers

Engineering is an important and learned profession. As members of this profession, engineers are expected to exhibit the highest standards of honesty and integrity. Engineering has a direct and vital impact on the quality of life for all people. Accordingly, the services provided by engineers require honesty, impartiality, fairness, and equity, and must be dedicated to the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. Engineers must perform under a standard of professional behavior that requires adherence to the highest principles of ethical conduct.

I. Fundamental Canons
Engineers, in the fulfillment of their professional duties, shall:
1. Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public.
2. Perform services only in areas of their competence.
3. Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.
4. Act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees.
5. Avoid deceptive acts.
6. Conduct themselves honorably, responsibly, ethically, and lawfully so as to enhance the honor, reputation, and usefulness of the profession.
II. Rules of Practice
1. Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public.
a. If engineers' judgment is overruled under circumstances that endanger life or property, they shall notify their employer or client and such other authority as may be appropriate.
b. Engineers shall approve only those engineering documents that are in conformity with applicable standards.
c. Engineers shall not reveal facts, data, or information without the prior consent of the client or employer except as authorized or required by law or this Code.
d. Engineers shall not permit the use of their name or associate in business ventures with any person or firm that they believe is engaged in fraudulent or dishonest enterprise.
e. Engineers shall not aid or abet the unlawful practice of engineering by a person or firm.
f. Engineers having knowledge of any alleged violation of this Code shall report thereon to appropriate professional bodies and, when relevant, also to public authorities, and cooperate with the proper authorities in furnishing such information or assistance as may be required.
2. Engineers shall perform services only in the areas of their competence.
a. Engineers shall undertake assignments only when qualified by education or experience in the specific technical fields involved.
b. Engineers shall not affix their signatures to any plans or documents dealing with subject matter in which they lack competence, nor to any plan or document not prepared under their direction and control.
c. Engineers may accept assignments and assume responsibility for coordination of an entire project and sign and seal the engineering documents for the entire project, provided that each technical segment is signed and sealed only by the qualified engineers who prepared the segment.
3. Engineers shall issue publico by all interested parties.
c. Engineers shall not solicit or accept financial or other valuable consideration, directly or indirectly, from outside agents in connection with the work for which they are responsible.
d. Engineers in public service as members, advisors, or employees of a governmental or quasi-governmental body or department shall not participate in decisi founded upon knowledge of the facts and competence in the subject matter.
c. Engineers shall issue no statements, criticisms, or arguments on technical matters that are inspired or paid for by interested parties, unless they have prefaced their comments by explicitly identifying the interested parties on whose behalf they are speaking, and by revealing the existence of any interest the engineers may have in the matters.
4. Engineers shall act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees.
a. Engineers shall disclose all known or potential conflicts of interest that could influence or appear to influence their judgment or the quality of their services.
b. Engineers shall not accept compensation, financial or otherwise, from more than one party for services on the same project, or for services pertaining to the same project, unless the circumstances are fully disclosed and agreed to by all interested parties.
c. Engineers shall not solicit or accept financial or other valuable consideration, directly or indirectly, from outside agents in connection with the work for which they are responsible.
d. Engineers in public service as members, advisors, or employees of a governmental or quasi-governmental body or department shall not participate in decisions with respect to services solicited or provided by them or their organizations in private or public engineering practice.
e. Engineers shall not solicit or accept a contract from a governmental body on which a principal or officer of their organization serves as a member.
5. Engineers shall avoid deceptive acts.
a. Engineers shall not falsify their qualifications or permit misrepresentation of their or their associates' qualifications. They shall not misrepresent or exaggerate their responsibility in or for the subject matter of prior assignments. Brochures or other presentations incident to the solicitation of employment shall not misrepresent pertinent facts concerning employers, employees, associates, joint venturers, or past accomplishments.
b. Engineers shall not offer, give, solicit, or receive, either directly or indirectly, any contribution to influence the award of a contract by public authority, or which may be reasonably construed by the public as having the effect or intent of influencing the awarding of a contract. They shall not offer any gift or other valuable consideration in order to secure work. They shall not pay a commission, percentage, or brokerage fee in order to secure work, except to a bona fide employee or bona fide established commercial or marketing agencies retained by them.
III. Professional Obligations
1. Engineers shall be guided in all their relations by the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
a. Engineers shall acknowledge their errors and shall not distort or alter the facts.
b. Engineers shall advise their clients or employers when they believe a project will not be successful.
c. Engineers shall not accept outside employment to the detriment of their regular work or interest. Before accepting any outside engineering employment, they will notify their employers.
d. Engineers shall not attempt to attract an engineer from another employer by false or misleading pretenses.
e. Engineers shall not promote their own interest at the expense of the dignity and integrity of the profession.
2. Engineers shall at all times strive to serve the public interest.
a. Engineers are encouraged to participate in civic affairs; career guidance for youths; and work for the advancement of the safety, health, and well-being of their community.
b. Engineers shall not complete, sign, or seal plans and/or specifications that are not in conformity with applicable engineering standards. If the client or employer insists on such unprofessional conduct, they shall notify the proper authorities and withdraw from further service on the project.
c. Engineers are encouraged to extend public knowledge and appreciation of engineering and its achievements.
d. Engineers are encouraged to adhere to the principles of sustainable development1 in order to protect the environment for future generations.
3. Engineers shall avoid all conduct or practice that deceives the public.
a. Engineers shall avoid the use of statements containing a material misrepresentation of fact or omitting a material fact.
b. Consistent with the foregoing, engineers may advertise for recruitment of personnel.
c. Consistent with the foregoing, engineers may prepare articles for the lay or technical press, but such articles shall not imply credit to the author for work performed by others.
4. Engineers shall not disclose, without consent, confidential information concerning the business affairs or technical processes of any present or former client or employer, or public body on which they serve.
a. Engineers shall not, without the consent of all interested parties, promote or arrange for new employment or practice in connection with a specific project for which the engineer has gained particular and specialized knowledge.
b. Engineers shall not, without the consent of all interested parties, participate in or represent an adversary interest in connection with a specific project or proceeding in which the engineer has gained particular specialized knowledge on behalf of a former client or employer.
5. Engineers shall not be influenced in their professional duties by conflicting interests.
a. Engineers shall not accept financial or other considerations, including free engineering designs, from material or equipment suppliers for specifying their product.
b. Engineers shall not accept commissions or allowances, directly or indirectly, from contractors or other parties dealing with clients or employers of the engineer in connection with work for which the engineer is responsible.
6. Engineers shall not attempt to obtain employment or advancement or professional engagements by untruthfully criticizing other engineers, or by other improper or questionable methods.
a. Engineers shall not request, propose, or accept a commission on a contingent basis under circumstances in which their judgment may be compromised.
b. Engineers in salaried positions shall accept part-time engineering work only to the extent consistent with policies of the employer and in accordance with ethical considerations.
c. Engineers shall not, without consent, use equipment, supplies, laboratory, or office facilities of an employer to carry on outside private practice.
7. Engineers shall not attempt to injure, maliciously or falsely, directly or indirectly, the professional reputation, prospects, practice, or employment of other engineers. Engineers who believe others are guilty of unethical or illegal practice shall present such information to the proper authority for action.
a. Engineers in private practice shall not review the work of another engineer for the same client, except with the knowledge of such engineer, or unless the connection of such engineer with the work has been terminated.
b. Engineers in governmental, industrial, or educational employ are entitled to review and evaluate the work of other engineers when so required by their employment duties.
c. Engineers in sales or industrial employ are entitled to make engineering comparisons of represented products with products of other suppliers.
8. Engineers shall accept personal responsibility for their professional activities, provided, however, that engineers may seek indemnification for services arising out of their practice for other than gross negligence, where the engineer's interests cannot otherwise be protected.
a. Engineers shall conform with state registration laws in the practice of engineering.
b. Engineers shall not use association with a nonengineer, a corporation, or partnership as a "cloak" for unethical acts.
9. Engineers shall give credit for engineering work to those to whom credit is due, and will recognize the proprietary interests of others.
a. Engineers shall, whenever possible, name the person or persons who may be individually responsible for designs, inventions, writings, or other accomplishments.
b. Engineers using designs supplied by a client recognize that the designs remain the property of the client and may not be duplicated by the engineer for others without express permission.
c. Engineers, before undertaking work for others in connection with which the engineer may make improvements, plans, designs, inventions, or other records that may justify copyrights or patents, should enter into a positive agreement regarding ownership.
d. Engineers' designs, data, records, and notes referring exclusively to an employer's work are the employer's property. The employer should indemnify the engineer for use of the information for any purpose other than the original purpose.
e. Engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their careers and should keep current in their specialty fields by engaging in professional practice, participating in continuing education courses, reading in the technical literature, and attending professional meetings and seminars.