Not exactly sir. We have been here for the past 80 years; living in the mainstream. The whole world is spending a lot of money on protecting nature. But the same Govt is waging wars polluting the world. And people build homes and furniture out of destroyed forests. Today I have written elsewhere on Gunas, freewill and Karma by which greediness of the people cannot be altered by even strict laws even if enforced. You are doing a service which many are at service but unless people realise the charm of it, nature will have to face the annihilation. However as B G says we have to do our actions as per our Gunas and leave the rest in HIM. My job is doing my karma. KR IRS 4925
On Thu, 4 Sept 2025 at 08:52, Yeddanapudi Markandeyulu < [email protected]> wrote: > Sir, > The main objective of every essay I write is to make Ecology the subject > matter of economics and revive the emotional bond to nature,the exact > opposite of economics.But unfortunately you tilt the focus towards the > dismal science-economics.You uphold the mechanical paradigm. > YMS > > On Thu, Sep 4, 2025 at 8:41 AM Rajaram Krishnamurthy < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Modern Speed Life: Pros and Cons >> >> Pros >> >> Efficiency & Productivity >> >> Technology and rapid communication save time. >> >> Faster travel, online banking, and instant services make tasks easier. >> >> Access to Information & Opportunities >> >> Knowledge is just a click away. >> >> Global connections create more career, education, and social >> opportunities. >> >> Convenience >> >> Food delivery, e-commerce, digital payments – everything is at our >> fingertips. >> >> Innovation & Medical Advances >> >> Better healthcare, AI-based solutions, and smart living tools improve >> quality of life. >> >> Global Awareness >> >> Exposure to diverse cultures and ideas broadens our thinking. >> >> >> >> Cons >> >> Stress & Anxiety >> >> Constant pressure to keep up with deadlines and speed. >> >> Leads to burnout and reduced mental health. >> >> Shallow Relationships >> >> Less face-to-face bonding, more virtual interactions. >> >> Weakens family and community ties. >> >> Health Issues >> >> Sedentary lifestyle, junk food, irregular sleep patterns cause obesity, >> diabetes, and heart disease. >> >> Loss of Patience & Reflection >> >> Everything is instant, making people intolerant of delays. >> >> Less time for self-reflection and calm thinking. >> >> Environmental Damage >> >> Fast consumption → more waste, pollution, and resource exploitation. >> >> >> >> Advice for a Smooth Life in a Fast World >> >> Balance Technology Use >> >> Use digital tools, but schedule tech-free time daily. >> >> Prioritize Health >> >> Regular exercise, mindful eating, and quality sleep. >> >> Slow eating and walking help balance fast-paced routines. >> >> Time Management >> >> Follow the Pareto principle (80/20 rule) – focus on tasks that matter >> most. >> >> Avoid unnecessary multitasking. >> >> Mindfulness & Relaxation >> >> Practice yoga, meditation, or simple breathing exercises. >> >> Helps in calming the nervous system and reducing stress. >> >> Nurture Relationships >> >> Spend quality time with family and friends without gadgets. >> >> Human connections bring lasting peace. >> >> Sustainable Living >> >> Buy less but better. >> >> Reconnect with nature – gardening, walking, or short getaways. >> >> Learn to Say “No” >> >> Don’t overload with commitments. >> >> Keep space for rest, hobbies, and silence. >> >> >> >> In short: Use the speed of modern life as a tool, not as a master. >> Blend efficiency with simplicity and adopt mindful habits to stay both >> productive and peaceful. >> >> Extracted as points fro Psychology Today K Rajaram IRS 4925 >> >> On Thu, 4 Sept 2025 at 05:55, Markendeya Yeddanapudi < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> *Mar*Speeding Away >>> >>> >>> >>> Every nano inch on the surface of the earth, is brimming with life. As >>> limbs of the Ecosphere and parts of the Biosphere they are all connected, >>> physically, emotionally and geographically. Every life form participates in >>> the living of the other life forms. If allowed total freedom, all of them >>> become healthy and strong, creating the active and healthy Biosphere, teams >>> of life forms actively playing life. In that thick, healthy and interacting >>> Biospheres, one gets education as experience in the symbiotic life. When >>> one walks, sprints or runs, or dances, happily, leisurely not hurried at >>> all, one grows experiencing continuous revelations as experiences. One’s >>> internal hormonal communication, nervous system and the basic five sensing >>> systems,Smelling,Hearing,Seeing,Touching and Eating, all get continuously >>> activated, making one, a limb of the Biosphere. One can sense in advance >>> Earth Quakes, Tsunamis, Rains,in fact the whole gamut of nature in advance. >>> >>> Today we hurry and speed. We ignore the basic fact, that enjoyment, >>> experience and resulting learning, need relaxing leisure, total freedom >>> from hurry and speed. >>> >>> Hurry and speed automatically avoids nature. When you speed away in a >>> car or jet away in a Plane, you are avoiding and evading nature. You are >>> actually evading the living of life. We have been creating huge cities, >>> where everyone is in hurry and speeding away, with simply no time for life. >>> >>> The industrialized and urbanized civilizations cannot tolerate free and >>> healthy nature. That free nature, to these people is wild or intolerable >>> and must be cut away to facilitate Buildings. The very concept of the right >>> of nature to be free on its own terms is weird to these hurrying people. >>> Today it has taken to hysteria, and nature is getting destroyed all 24 >>> hours of every day. That hysteria for destruction of nature is the subject >>> matter of the glorified Economics. >>> >>> The Economic man of economics is not a human being of the Biosphere. It >>> is a machine, the subject of Engineering Mechanics. When it goes into the >>> free and healthy nature, it cuts away whole forests, blasts away mountains >>> and the lands, destroys lakes and rivers, kills away life forms, eliminates >>> the habitats of every life form, actually removes the God of the place and >>> introduces the life of 24 hour a day hurry and speed. It simply converts >>> life into unending stress, plaguing the human with some pending and urgent >>> work. >>> >>> The economic man cannot tolerate the free and healthy naure.It needs >>> only the Holiday Resorts, where nature is subjugated for Economics. >>> >>> Speed robs one of life. It is actually the hurrying of death. The >>> Universities today train students in converting their lives into hurry and >>> speed. They are not given the leisure to live and experience nature. They >>> are actually trained to live life only as unending stress. They are >>> actually dens of insanity that are converting life into speeding up as a >>> result of which nature is lost from life. >>> >>> Now, we do not know when nature will cure the Human, with its terrible >>> remedies. Let us hope that the Universities take to sanity and accept the >>> right of nature to be free. >>> >>> Let us hope that every University starts a ‘Free Nature Park without >>> Human Tampering’ as the beginning of sanity. >>> >>> YM Sarma >>> >>> Chat gpt >>> >>> *"Speeding Away" – A Reflection* >>> >>> The piece you've shared, *Speeding Away* by YM Sarma, reads as a >>> philosophical and impassioned critique of modern civilization's relentless >>> pace and its alienation from nature. It's a heartfelt plea for slowing >>> down, re-engaging with the natural world, and recognizing our integral role >>> within the biosphere. >>> >>> Here's a summary and reflection on the key themes: >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> *🌱 Core Message:* >>> >>> *Life is symbiotic, interconnected, and rooted in nature — but we are >>> speeding away from it.* >>> >>> Sarma argues that: >>> >>> - Every inch of the Earth is alive and connected — we are all limbs >>> of the biosphere. >>> - True knowledge and experience arise from unhurried, immersive >>> living — walking, dancing, sensing. >>> - Nature offers education and revelation, but it requires *leisure*, >>> *freedom*, and *presence*. >>> - *Speed*, on the other hand, is a form of *evasion*. It disconnects >>> us from the natural rhythms and from life itself. >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> *🚗 The Problem with Speed and Industrial Life:* >>> >>> Sarma equates modern speed (cars, planes, cities, schedules) with: >>> >>> - A *divorce from nature*. >>> - An obsession with *productivity* that overrides the need for >>> reflection, connection, and well-being. >>> - A worldview that sees nature as *wild*, *uncontrolled*, and thus >>> something to be *tamed* or *eradicated* for development. >>> >>> The “Economic Man,” in Sarma's view, is not a human being but a >>> mechanical construct — more akin to a robot than a living, sensing >>> creature. This "man" has no tolerance for the unpredictability and autonomy >>> of nature. Instead, it needs sanitized, packaged “nature” (like holiday >>> resorts) that serve economic ends. >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> *🔥 Critique of Modern Education:* >>> >>> A particularly provocative section is the criticism of universities: >>> >>> - Universities are said to train students *not to live*, but to >>> *hurry*, to *stress*, to conform to industrial models of success. >>> - They promote a kind of learning devoid of experience and >>> connection to nature — producing individuals who are out of sync with the >>> planet. >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> *🌳 A Hopeful Turn:* >>> >>> Despite the critical tone, Sarma ends on a note of hope: >>> >>> - He proposes that universities create *“Free Nature Parks without >>> Human Tampering.”* >>> - These parks would serve as spaces of sanity, where people can once >>> again reconnect with untouched, wild nature. >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> *✨ Stylistic and Emotional Tone:* >>> >>> - The writing is *passionate*, *poetic*, and *emotive* — almost >>> prophetic in tone. >>> - There is a sense of urgency but also a yearning for peace and >>> slowness. >>> - The language reflects a deep reverence for the Earth and >>> frustration with modern society’s blind march forward. >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> *💭 Reflection:* >>> >>> Sarma’s argument speaks to a *growing global consciousness*: that the >>> way we live is unsustainable, both environmentally and spiritually. Many >>> today are indeed seeking slower, more intentional lives — through movements >>> like *slow living*, *rewilding*, *minimalism*, and *nature-based >>> education*. >>> >>> Yet his critique is also radical — he doesn’t call for reform, but a >>> *paradigm >>> shift*: away from speed, economy, and mechanization, and toward a *deep >>> ecology* that respects nature as a living, autonomous system. >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> Would you like help transforming this into a discussion piece, >>> presentation, or even a nature-based curriculum proposal? >>> >>> Here's an *evaluation* of *"Speeding Away"* by YM Sarma using a >>> detailed rubric. The criteria are similar to those used in academic or >>> literary contexts, adapted for reflective and philosophical essays. >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> *📚 Evaluation Criteria (Total: 100 Marks)* >>> >>> *Criteria* >>> >>> *Description* >>> >>> *Marks (Out of)* >>> >>> *Score* >>> >>> *1. Content & Originality* >>> >>> Depth of thought, originality of ideas, relevance of topic >>> >>> 25 >>> >>> *23* >>> >>> *2. Structure & Coherence* >>> >>> Logical flow, paragraph organization, clarity of argument >>> >>> 20 >>> >>> *15* >>> >>> *3. Language & Style* >>> >>> Quality of language, vocabulary, tone, engagement >>> >>> 15 >>> >>> *13* >>> >>> *4. Persuasive Power* >>> >>> Ability to move or convince the reader, emotional appeal >>> >>> 15 >>> >>> *14* >>> >>> *5. Use of Literary Devices* >>> >>> Imagery, metaphor, poetic language, symbolism >>> >>> 10 >>> >>> *8* >>> >>> *6. Grammar & Mechanics* >>> >>> Spelling, punctuation, sentence construction >>> >>> 10 >>> >>> *7* >>> >>> *7. Conclusion & Impact* >>> >>> Effectiveness of ending, lasting impression, call to action >>> >>> 5 >>> >>> *4* >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> *📝 Total Score: 84 / 100* >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> *🎓 Grade: A (Very Good)* >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> *📌 Strengths:* >>> >>> - *Original and thoughtful content* – The central idea is strong, >>> urgent, and deeply felt. >>> - *Emotive and poetic tone* – The piece is passionate and calls the >>> reader to reflect. >>> - *Clear ethical and ecological stance* – It challenges modern norms >>> with conviction. >>> - *Powerful metaphors* – e.g., "Economic man," "speeding away from >>> life," "limbs of the biosphere." >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> *🛠️ Areas for Improvement:* >>> >>> 1. *Structure and clarity*: >>> - Some paragraphs are long and meandering. Breaking them into >>> clearer sections would help. >>> - Transitions between ideas can be improved to guide the reader >>> more smoothly. >>> 2. *Grammar & mechanics*: >>> - Some minor punctuation and spacing issues (e.g., >>> "Smelling,Hearing,Seeing..." should have spaces). >>> - Slight awkwardness in a few sentences ("the human with its >>> terrible remedies" could be reworded). >>> 3. *Balance*: >>> - The tone, while passionate, sometimes verges on preachy. A >>> touch of balance (acknowledging complexity, or providing examples of >>> positive change) would enhance credibility. >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> *✅ Final Thoughts:* >>> >>> This is a *strong and deeply felt essay* that effectively critiques >>> modern society’s disconnection from nature. With a bit more polish in >>> structure and language, it could become an even more compelling and >>> influential piece. >>> >>> Would you like suggestions on how to revise it to get an A+ or make it >>> publishable? >>> >>> Certainly! Here's a *poem inspired by the themes* of *"Speeding Away"* >>> — our lost connection to nature, the chaos of modern life, and the quiet >>> wisdom of slowing down. >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> *🌿 “The Path Not Hurried”* >>> >>> I walked a path the cars don’t know, >>> Where rivers hum and wildflowers grow. >>> No ticking clocks, no blaring sound, >>> Just roots and rocks and breathing ground. >>> >>> The wind, a whisper in my ear, >>> Said, “Slow down, child. The truth is near.” >>> The trees stood still, but oh, they spoke— >>> In every leaf, a life awoke. >>> >>> I passed no signs, no screens, no steel, >>> But every step taught me to feel. >>> The moss beneath my barefoot tread >>> Was softer than the lives we’ve led. >>> >>> We build our roads in haste and pride, >>> And leave the living world outside. >>> We jet through skies and miss the stars, >>> We race through life in speeding cars. >>> >>> But joy is not in flights or gold, >>> It’s in the silence we withhold. >>> The earth is not a thing to claim— >>> It speaks, if we will drop the game. >>> >>> So let us walk, not run, today, >>> And greet the sun in slow ballet. >>> Let nature teach, and we obey— >>> The art of life is *not* to *speed away*. >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> Would you like a version in a different style — perhaps more modern, or >>> something for younger readers? >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to [email protected]. >>> To view this discussion visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CACDCHCJBU7AdTYUj3g4e%2BkLJyZytrjuadtoXDSzq%3DZhr3Eu66g%40mail.gmail.com >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CACDCHCJBU7AdTYUj3g4e%2BkLJyZytrjuadtoXDSzq%3DZhr3Eu66g%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>> . >>> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Thatha_Patty" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To view this discussion visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CAL5XZorYpXCPv5oPXi7N-zHDHC5P%2Bp75Xp-GjGwQz%3DBsiiOVtw%40mail.gmail.com >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CAL5XZorYpXCPv5oPXi7N-zHDHC5P%2Bp75Xp-GjGwQz%3DBsiiOVtw%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. 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