Sunil Kumar

Software Engineer, AOL Faculty, a devotee of @Gurudev @srisri ravishankarji, Kannadiga

[Sunil Kumar @sunilkumar02]

We should not bring language into everything. Innovation, security (because we are humans first) and religion (unless it's used for political push) are beyond language.
Language debate is required to protect economical diversity (ensuring local growth) and political stability.

[Sunil Kumar @sunilkumar02]

@Kuma50531Kumar It's no more calm

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

#InternationalYogaDay in Beijing, China. #YogaNewDimension #ArtofLiving

[Sunil Kumar @sunilkumar02]

@eklavyaAstro Why not religious conflict? Jupiter represents religious leaders right?

[THE SKIN DOCTOR @theskindoctor13]

This is Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi. She has been sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without a hijab.

If the same singer were banned from performing "for wearing a hijab" anywhere in the non-Islamic world, the whole world would be screaming about human rights. Why? Because the hijab is only called a "choice" when women want to wear it, not when they are forced to by Mullahs.

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

A traditional welcome by the people of Romania.

[Sunil Kumar @sunilkumar02]

@AstroCounselVik That's compassion

[@i_am_a_sadhak @i_am_a_sadhak]

Q: Gurudev, Dronacharya took Eklavya's thumb and ended his archery forever. Can such an act ever be justified?

@Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji - Since ages, the story of Eklavya (a character from the Indian epic- Mahabharata) has come to define exemplary discipleship. But there is an unheard and unseen side to the famous story.

Eklavya was the son of a poor hunter. He wanted to learn archery to save the deer in the forest that were being hunted by the leopards. So he went to Dronacharya (a master of advanced military arts) and requested him to teach him archery. Dronacharya was the teacher of the Royal family.

In those days, as a rule, a teacher to the members of Royal family was not allowed to teach the state art to anybody else. It was forbidden to make anyone as powerful as the princes for the safety of the region.

But Eklavya deeply desired to study under Dronacharya. Dronacharya, bound by the state law, could not accept him as his student.

Eklavya in his heart had already accepted Dronacharya as his Guru. He went home and made a statue of his Guru. Over the following years, with sincerity and practice, he learnt archery and became better than the state princes at the art. He became so good at it that, he would hear the sound of the animal, shoot an arrow at it and claim the animal.

One day, Arjuna, the prince found out about this talented archer. Making matters worse, he saw that Eklavya was far better than him. He went to Eklavya and asked him, ‘Who taught you archery?’

‘Dronacharya,’ said Eklavya.

Hearing this, Arjuna was furious. He went up to Dronacharya and said angrily, ‘What is this? You have cheated us. What u have done is a crime. You were supposed to teach me exclusively, but u taught this man and made him more skillful than me.’

Dronacharya was baffled and confused at Arjuna’s allegations. He wondered who this student of his was, who had learned the art from him but whose name and identity he did not know! He thought hard but could not come up with an answer for Arjuna. He could not believe, this student was better than even Arjuna.

Both, Dronacharya and Arjuna decided to meet the boy.

Eklavya welcomed his master with great honor and love. He led both of them to the statue he had made of Dronacharya. Eklavya had practiced archery over all the years, considering and believing the statue to be his Guru.

In ancient times, a common practice in learning was- Guru Dakshina, where a student would give a token of gift or fee for the knowledge gained by the student.

Dronacharya said, ‘Eklavya, you must give me some Guru Dakshina. You must give me the thumb of your right hand.’ Eklavya knew that without the thumb, archery could not be practiced.

Eklavya without a second thought gave the thumb of his right hand to his Guru.

In this story Dronacharya is commonly viewed as being cruel and self-centered. The perceived understanding is, this boy who has learned the skill on his own and is good at it, is made to give it up for the vested interest of Dronacharya. But when one looks at it from the point of view of the wise, one finds, if it were not for this incident, nobody would have ever known Eklavya.

Though on the outside, it seemed as if Dronacharya had done injustice to Eklavya, actually Dronacharya uplifted Eklavya from just being a student to becoming an epitome of discipleship.

Dronacharya blessed Eklavya with immortality by asking him for his thumb. So when people think of devotion, they think of Eklavya, and not Arjuna.

See the greatness of Dronacharya, he took the blame on him and uplifted his student. That is why, even if the Guru is wrong, if your devotion is there you can never go wrong. But the Guru is not wrong, it appears he was partial but he uplifted Eklavya and preserved his Dharma (duty) also. His duty was to maintain the law of the land: You cannot have anyone much better than the prince.

Follow @i_am_a_sadhak for more such amazing wisdom by Gurudev

[Swamiji @AOLSwamiji]

It is fascinating to know that artificial intelligence has its base in another AI that is  Absolute Intelligence. This absolute intelligence is what is governing the whole universe, and spirituality is nothing but getting in touch with this absolute intelligence present within you : @Gurudev https://t.co/wFZr0yB9iN @timesofindia @ArtofLiving

[Yaduveer Wadiyar @yaduveerwadiyar]

The Bandipur night travel ban is Karnataka's definitive line in the sand. Our forests are not political collateral to be traded just because Congress rules on both sides of the border.

It’s time for CM @dkshivakumar to prove his loyalty lies with the people and wildlife of Karnataka.

[Art of Living International Center @ArtofLivingIC]

Engines roared, spirits soared! 🏍️

75+ bikers from across Bengaluru rode in to visit the Art of Living International Center and explored the various landmarks across our Campus.

[Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @Gurudev]

Was awarded the Luxembourg Peace Prize for Outstanding Inner Peace by the @SchengenPeace Foundation and the World Peace Forum, in the presence of members of parliament, diplomats, and other dignitaries in Luxembourg.

[naashonomics @naashonomics]

North Bengaluru is witnessing the largest concentrations of commercial development in India, with 70M+ sq ft of office space under construction, approved or planned across Hebbal, Nagawara, Jakkur, Yelahanka, Bagalur, Chikkajala, Devanahalli Airport City. #blueline metro #BMRCL

[Sunil Kumar @sunilkumar02]

@ravikeerthi22 @krishnabgowda Sumne time pass ivella, just keep telling Bengaluru has problems so that they keep billing more projects here, and no need for development in other districts. Transfer money to party

[Sunil Kumar @sunilkumar02]

@BmTrvlfunz @vijeshetty Not even 1%

[Subham. @subhsays]

Today,Islamists of Falta gheraoed the police station to break the jail and make - arrested TMC leader Jahangir Khan free.

WB police dispersed the mob within 10 seconds.

If the Govt gives the police free hand,law-order can definitely be tackled.

To Islamists-CHANGE YOURSELF.

[Sunil Kumar @sunilkumar02]

@TOIBengaluru @timesofindia @krishnabgowda That's the game plan you see, they will keep telling Bengaluru has many problems and other districts will not get any money. And they take Bengaluru money to party. So easy to fool people

[Sunil Kumar @sunilkumar02]

@theskindoctor13 Even worst case, use projector to display questions

[Sunil Kumar @sunilkumar02]

@theskindoctor13 Why can't we generate question paper just two hours before exam? Use computer to generate and distribute by mail instantly? Every College can print 100 -200 papers in 10 mins or hire printer for one day. Big deal?

[Kiran Aradhya @KiranAradhyaadv]

Ranganna giving the 1st PUC failed minister an education he never got in life 😂

ರುಬ್ಬಿ ಬಿಸಾಕಿದ್ರು 🥵

[Sunil Kumar @sunilkumar02]

@naashonomics @Kuma50531Kumar Duplicate route? Two metro lines going parallel? Bellandur to silkboard