Gerald D'Cunha

Pic.: Malabika Ganguly I had shared a very beautiful, and inspiring, video yesterday. A baby-bear, who is safe in his playful world, is, suddenly, terrified and on the run… A big lioness is after him… The little-bear tries every possible way to escape from the clutches of the big-cat… and, finally, is cornered… There is no escape route now; the cruel claws  come on the hapless baby-bear… and, lo! Something dramatic – unbelievable – happens: the lioness panics, all of a sudden… turns back, leaves the baby-bear alone… and goes his way… The mighty parent (dad or mom) has come to save the baby… “Dare you touch my baby,” the warning has been given, loaded with all the fire in the belly… The big-cat is scared to go any further, now… A relieved baby-bear runs towards the parent, and the parent comforts and heals the blood-soaked face of the little-one by licking and nursing! I t was past midnight. I had settled down to write something after, almost, a...

Pic.: Malabika Ganguly I had shared a very beautiful, and inspiring, video yesterday. A baby-bear, who is safe in his playful world, is, suddenly, terrified and on the run… A big panther is after him… The little-bear tries every possible way to escape from the clutches of the big-cat… and, finally, is cornered… There is no escape route now; the cruel paws come on the hapless baby-bear… and, lo! Something dramatic – unbelievable – happens: the panther panics all of a sudden… turns back, leaves the baby-bear alone… and goes his way… The mighty parent (dad or mom) has come to save the baby… “Dare you touch my baby,” the warning has been given, loaded with all the fire in the belly… The big-cat is scared to go any further, now… A relieved baby-bear runs towards the parent, and the parent comforts and heals the blood-soaked face of the little-one by licking and nursing! I t was past midnight. I had settled down to write something after, almost, a week… a...

Pic.: Bhushan Thakkar N ilesh*, who was one of my brilliant students, some twenty years ago, and who is now a very dear friend, sent me a sms, a while ago: “Sir, please remember us in your prayers on this Holy Friday and specially pray for our project  ---------- . May Jesus Christ bless all of us. May we learn from His sacrifice, patience and humility in dealing with all our loved ones. Regards.” I quickly replied: “Good morning Nilesh. Yes, I will keep you in my prayers. Just pursue your dream with all your sincerity and passion. Keep faith. I am sure, Jesus will bless your dream. Love.” This friend of mine is a very sincere, passionate and committed individual. I have watched him working hard and long. So, I have no doubt when I say, “Jesus will bless your dream.” N o matter how hard and long we all may work, and no matter how sincere, well-intended and committed individuals we all are, there are times, when we realize tha...