Power of Hope and Love - The Slumdog Millionaire

As a slum kid is only a question away from winning a grand prize of 20 millions rupees, the question that struck on everyone's mind is: How did he do it? Is it by means of cheating? Or is it the work of lady fortune? Or is it because this uneducated chap is a born-genius? Or is it because it written in the stars?

Coming from the worst slum in India, Jamal Malik is not the likeliest candidate to be sitting in the last stage of one of the world's highly successful TV show - Who wants to be a millionaire. Conspiracy. Cheating. That seemed to be the consensus that most people had in mind.

After hours of interrogation and series of brutal treatment and tortures, one thing emerges as a new certainty. It seems that, hard as it is to accept, but the unlikeliest journey on the planet seems to be genuine after all. More intriguing is the fact that, behind every answer to every question lies a painful truth, the dark side of slums that is common in many parts of India.

But how on earth did Jamal Malik end up in the variety show? Pain. Anguish. Hope to recover the love that had long seemed lost. Audacity. Perseverance. Refusal to surrender to fate. Faith in own-written destiny. These are the ingredients behind his quest for this improbable journey.

This is a yet but entertaining drama. There are many inspiring lessons that for those who are going through failures in life can learn from. Just what is the answer to the question posed at the beginning? Conspiracy? Sheer luck? Genius? Or Destiny? Find out the answer as you traverse the other facets of life and discover things that you never thought possible.

Life is short, treasure it

Life is like a book made up of many chapters in it.

Do not dwell over a chapter for too long, for there are many more that are yet to unfold.

Ups and downs, uncertainty and unpredictability in life are essential ingredients that will make the book interesting. Get up and move on.

Life is short. Only you can determine when the new chapter is going to begin.

Happiness in Life - 1... 2... 3...

In our pursuit for higher knowledge, scientific discovery and truth around us, we must remember the noble purpose behind such pursuit. We must constantly remind ourselves the importance to keep a balance between knowledge and wisdom. LOVE should be our source of motivation for such pursuit. Matched with LOVE, possession of Knowledge is acquired for the benefits of humanity. Matched with LOVE, discovery of scientific advancement and innovation is made for the betterment of others. Matched with LOVE, truth discovery is for helping the world around us.

This is a timely reminder for many of us. The global financial meltdown has affected millions. Scandals of unimaginable magnitudes are revealed one after another. The actors behind the current economic catastrophe are - the cream of the crop - scholars with intellectual capability that surpassed the average persons. This is a tipping point. A point where humanity is at its worst. Possession of Knowledge that is driven by sheer greed and selfishness. Let this be a lesson to all of us.

By practicing 1.. 2.. 3.., together we can bring out the other side of humanity.

1. LOVE 2. CONSCIENCE 3. LIVE NATURALLY. A simple but yet powerful mantra. Just remember 1... 2... 3... Practice them in our daily life. Bright future awaits you.

What practicing 1.. 2.. 3.. means that we take lesson from Mother Nature. It is what it is. Plain. Unhidden. Genuine. Unpretentious. Lead an ordinary live. What is the point of splurging on excessive materialistic possessions? At the end of the day, when everything is striped away from us. What is left of us? Nothing. Except our worthiness as a child of our Creator, the true beauty of mankind.

Radiating true beauty of mankind is what we should strive for.