1. EGOIST NEVER SUCCEED IN LIFE
It was 6 a.m. The climate was fine for walkers. There were a
good number of walkers including men, women and kids in
the park. The time spent in the nature’s abode was very
pleasant. Fresh air in the wee hours of the morning refreshes
mind and body. Those who walk regularly in the morning feel
energetic throughout the day. The sun gives lots of energy to
the walkers. Silence was broken by the birds.
A melodious devotional song was coming from the ringtone of
a mobile. Vasu took the mobile from his pocket and attended to
the call. He was a regular visitor to the park since a long time.
Phone calls were common for him. He was accustomed with the
habit of walk and talk simultaneously.
“Good morning Vasu, I am Prabhakar waiting outside the
park gate. Your close friend Vijay is also with me. Finish your
walk fast and come here. If you have not completed your daily
rounds, please cut short it.”
“Okay! I will come within three minutes.”
Vasu had already completed five rounds and still one round
was remained. He reached the exit gate after five minutes.
“Halo, Vasu how are you? Asked Vijay
“I am fine.” Said Vasu
Vijay was in sport dress with bat in his hand. His dress was wet
and breathing very fast. Anybody can guess that he had
returned from tennis court after play. His nature was teasing
others and always exhibits his supremacy. He never bothers
what other person feels.
“See I am playing tennis daily for more than one hour.”
“I too walk daily for about one hour.”
“I don’t think you get what you want even after spending one
hour for walk. Walk is good only when you follow certain rules.
These are not hard and fast rules. If you follow, it would help
you. Robust person like me prefer to play tennis. Entire body
will be in action while playing tennis. Whereas, simply walking
will not give you desired results.”
“I don’t agree with your senseless argument and pity for your
poor knowledge on walking. It is nothing but your ego that
prompts you to criticize others.” Replied Vasu
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2. “If you go outside the city, where full of big trees and greenery
exists, then I say your walking would give you boost and good
health. How do you get these health benefits of walk, when
these parks are existed in the city with full of pollution due to
heavy traffic? Walking long distance outside is good than
walking in a limited area. Counting rounds in the park in
terms of kilometers is nothing but an individual satisfaction.”
“In a city like Bangalore, it is convenient to walk in a nearby
park, where you get plants, trees and lawn. There is an open
space provided for physical exercise. You know these parks are
covered with trees and compound wall to free from pollution. A
watchman is always available to maintain cleanliness of the
park.”
Prabhakar was enjoying without participating in their
conversation. Because he knew such argument will not end. In
the past on number of occasions Vasu and Vijay entered in to
heated arguments. Prabhakar derives enjoyment in the
company of friends. All these friends were working in the same
bank. Whenever they get time assemble in a particular place.
Vijay continued his argument.
“Prabhu, your friend Vasu is really ignorant. I don’t know
when he is going to learn simple things. I am trying to explain
him the difference between playing tennis and walking in a
polluted park in the city.”
“Vijay, don’t think yourself as an intelligent person. Please
don’t under estimate others thinking you as the only brilliant
in the whole world.” Said Prabhakar
Vijay did not anticipate such comment from Prabhakar.
“Prabhu, you are misunderstanding me. Between the close
friends such discussions are common and essential. My only
intention was free & frank discussion on the topic. Let me
explain my stand on the topic first. Then Vasu explain his own
view on the topic. You decide who is ignorant?” Said Vijay
“Okay. My sincere advice to Vijay is do not make direct attack.”
said Prabhakar
“Playing tennis burns 600 calories. It is as effective as jogging
and cycling. Regular tennis play will challenge your mind,
improves cardiovascular, and helps muscle development, vigor,
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3. optimism, and self esteem, reduce anger and depression.” Said
Vijay
Vasu was silently listening to the explanation given by Vijay.
“Vasu, do you want to explain about your stand on morning
walk?” asked Prabhakar
“Yes! I fully agree with Vijay only with the health benefits part
of tennis. I would like to clarify the doubts expressed by my
beloved friend on walk in park. Then you decide who is
ignorant? Vijay must be unaware that the walking is a best
form of exercise. Regular walking at least 30 minutes will
strengthen mind & soul. Muscular health gains strength. It
prevents major diseases and reduces the risk of stroke,
cholesterol. Strengthen the joints/bones. It also controls weight,
contributes brain fitness and gives good energy to get sound
sleep. Apart from this, it relieves stress and worry and improves
immune system. I admit that there is a difference of walk in
the park and outside city in the midst of nature. In a big city,
people have no choice except walk in a nearby park. My
suggestion to Vijay is let him not think whatever he says is
correct by ignoring the others view.” Said Vasu
At this point of time, Prabhakar was expected to play a crucial
role.
“My dear friends, I heard excellent views on playing tennis
and morning walk in park. Both of you have got good
knowledge on the topic. Vijay should desist from teasing and
underestimating others. He should respect others opinion.”
Said Prabhakar
Vijay was left with no option except to express apology to Vasu.
But in the heart of heart, he was against apology. The
situation made him to apologies for his behavior.
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