Life at cci, before and after being featured pt ii

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LIFE AT CCI, BEFORE AND AFTER BEING FEATURED  Pt II

 

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            “I’ve a much bigger family than what you think. And it’s growing. See?” After the initial couple of months at CCI, this was my proud statement that my colleagues had to bear with far too often than they would have liked.

 

There was a time when in every battle that I fought I’d taste defeat. It became more of a rule than an exception. But, time and tide - impatient they may be – change, at least for most of us. And, I was destined to be among one of those blessed few because this time I was not alone in my fight. The affection, good wishes and camaraderie of the members of my second family have become a source of unprecedented strength for me.

 

That some positive change was coming into my life was evident from the happenings of the year 2007 which culminated with the Birth of Rishila – my daughter – in March 2008. Holding my baby in my hands had been such a heavenly feeling, - it still is and it will be, forever. I thought that I had seen it all – from worst to the very best.

 

“I was tired and sleeping on my idle bed and

Imagined all work had ceased.

In the morning woke up and found my garden

Full with wonders of flowers.”

 

            Apart from my daughter and my family, in my garden of most memorable relationships that has sisters, brothers, friends and mentors, the “wonders of flowers” kept blooming from Sunrise to Sunset after my chance-joining in CCI. Each gem, colour, moment or relationship has its own unique presence in our minds. When any one of them comes, it paints our heart with its own colour. And when they come together, a rainbow appears in the horizon of our soul – it comes to stay, far longer than its natural cousin.

 

One morning, while in my office, I had a call on my cellphone. On the other side of the line, there was an unexpected caller. CS Shambhu Kumar Jha, calling from Hyderabad. Although we exchanged our phone numbers a day before without having anything specific in mind, he was right there the next day. For his busy schedule, Shambhu Ji is not a frequenter at CCI and it was my good fortune that I could somehow get associated with this down-to-earth, young achiever in between his visits. To my delight, he even spoke Bengali – Shambhu Ji did his CS while in Kolkata. I’ll never forget his words of inspiration.

 

I’ll also take the memories of my sisters and brothers “onto my graves”( as one of my soul-mates once wrote to me) – for some of whom, at times, I find fatherly affection in my heart as they are so much younger to me in age.

 

Akansha is a very plain-hearted girl. Her child-like innocence makes her so special to me. Who could imagine that a person, who is otherwise a no-frequenter in CCI, would come to me only for my blessings on her Birthday??!! That’s how she is and I pray, this innocence doesn’t get dead in the face of reality, harsh as it is; and I wish I could bless her in her Birthday in the decades to come ( tall wish ? smiley).

 

Replying is one aspect that I’ve always laid stress upon. My realm has been non-technical for obvious reasons and my opinion about replying is centered around topics, non-technical. One’s words are carriers of one’s esteem – each word is important. I don’t know whether I’ve succeeded or not but I’ve tried to reply with as much seriousness as I felt necessary. Memorable replies has presented me with memorable relationships, - while my reply attracted one present and one or two future superstars of CCI, I was impressed by replies of some others.

 

Harini is one of them. The replies of Harini speak volumes for her innate ability to analyze and express. A contented person, a proud mother of two sons (she has renounced her career temporarily giving priority to the rearing of her children) and a future CMA, she possesses a refined and a compassionate mind. I wish her proposed school- for underprivileged children- all the success. Undoubtedly, in time to come, her noble effort will bring smile to the faces many children.

 

My posts on English have awarded me with my very dear sister, Mansha, an IPCC student with a bright academic record and a very responsible, diligent, spontaneous and mature person for her age. She is having a tough time recently which I’m sure she’ll overcome with iron-determination. A very bright future awaits her. Thank God and Sanjay Ji that I started sharing on the Queen’s language. Otherwise, I may not have found such a lovely sister. I remember her anxiousness during the AMRI fire tragedy in Kolkata. She was the first to enquire about my safety.

 

Priyanshu’s touching posts took a brother to his sister. Another person with immense knowledge and bright future, Priyanshu will always be remembered for her compassionate mind which is ever-reflected through her writings – both articles and replies.

 

A vibrant personality possessing a distinct presence in CCI is Renu. She has carved a niche among the distinguished personalities here with her flair for writing. With her temperament under her control, she has the potential to go many a mile. Hearing about my CS aspirations, she shared with me some indispensible links. And she is always on the lookout for things that may help his brother. The same is applicable for Mansha too. Renu was the first one to THANK me - a very special coincidence, isn't it?

 

If you, dear reader, want to experience the combination of exuberance, diligence, sincerity and competitiveness at one place, you have to see my sister Resham in her daily routine. Another prolific writer and a genuine book lover, Resham wants to do something for the society which, I’m sure, she’ll do in a big way. She has only one negative side in her. She tends to ignore her health too much. Resham must know that she is in for a marathon and not a 100-meter-run.

 

In order to raise a critical point about one of my habits, Saritha contacted me through a PM. It was destined to be the first step towards establishment of a sister-brother relationship. One of the top 30 members of CCI ( presently she is in the 17th ) , Saritha’s works speak volumes for her dazzling presence.

 

Wonderful messages and fantastic pictorial presentation of her posts educed one of the most memorable relationships that I share with one my most affectionate sisters, Vandana. I was convinced that with a mind as commiserative as her, she must start giving shape to her own thoughts through writing. Persuasion calls for relentlessness and my sister will affirm that from her own experience. “Thoughts matter” - that’s what she came up with as her first endeavour. I’d only say that she did enough justice to a very complex topic. And my conviction was corroborated by all the positive replies that her article had received.

 

Yet to be finished…

Replies (53)

It’s very great to be part of CCI and great to have legend like you in our CCI family sir, happy to have great personality in our family.  We have got one more star in our CCI family and will pray you keeping shining always in our family and we all get shine by your knowledge sir.

Will pray you reach the sky of success and happiness…smiley

Hope one day we can meet face to face and that day will be my lucky day…

Best of luck for your great career..yes

Regards

Balu

Who can dare to ignore your post when you always come up with something new everytime.angel

These are few words which were really new to me ....

Camaraderie – Good fellowship.

Frequenter – I don’t know this word before, but meaning of it is quite obvious.

onto my graves – it’s an idiom , I guess; means till my death. Right ?

Tall wish – can u give more example upon this da.

prolific  - Intellectual

  flair -  natural talent.

 Commiserative – sympathetic

These are some words for which I have to jog my memory again and again blush…..

Unprecedented- Unexampled.

Culminated – To the highest point or climax.

Realm – Kingdom

Impeccable= faultless.

Demeanour -  behavior.

 Indispensable -Essential

Relentlessness -  an unwillingness to let up.

Corroborated – confirmed.

 

And about the persons :-

Harini and Vandana are always like elder sisters to meangel. Their replies as well as their post always have on my prime list.enlightened

Lekshmi – I really love her profile Pic. Calm , smiling and enjoying the pleasure of nature.

Saritha – She is the most caring person , I have seen in my life. Sometimes this  quality of her rendered me speechlessblush

Resham - She is like invisible Miss India to mecool .. she is more sensible person than me, thats y I always fall back upon her for advice.

And  about others ……

Thanks for letting us know more about them , more deeply yes

And about me –

I know I always taken a hit by my temperament. But surely will heed upon your advice and will take concrete steps to improve it.enlightened

I feel very great to be on CCI, having elder brother like you. You were the first one whom i addressed dada on CCI.  Was a member on CCI since long but not regular, and frequent visitor and after being regular visitor found a big family. Thank you dada for being with us, thanks for the care and effection you share. No more words to share my feeling, you can really understand them without being said.....Will always require your guidance and help, so be with us as a pillar.

All here are so nice and helpful that you cannot stop yourself from replying them....

Nice Autobiography of life at CCI,Sir

Sir, the wait was as dear as it was in childhood waiting for the next issue of my favorite comics, The biggest thing that I learned from you is "Responding" and "Communicating",

one should not be lazy in these things,,,,,,,, I learned this,,,,,enlightened

 

What more to say other than, Waiting for Yet to be finished…

It will be another wonderful moment in my life, Dear Balu Ji - meeting you in person. I too wish the same and this wish or dream may come into a reality if a Seminar is held, especially at Kolkata - a grand CCI get together.

 

 

You, My Dear Renu, have shown yourself in true character - always eager to learn. May your thirst for knowledge remain unsatiated forever.

" You were the first one whom i addressed dada on CCI."

 

That's the greatest and most memorable gift that you have conferred on your elder brother, Dear Vandana.

The writer was equally eager for his reader, Dear Eklavya. I'm happily relaxed to see that the law of reciprocation is in action here.smiley

 

You are a Star Dada 

While Reading your posts it feels like m Taking knowledge from ma Elder Brother. I seen your Profile First on   Ankur Ji's  Blog page and then on  CCI. You are truly motivator for me.

Keep Shining. Always be with us 

No wordings left to say about your greatness 

 "You rock!" Dada

 

 

 

I agree with Rahul sir-  You are a Star Dada 

While Reading your posts it feels like m Taking knowledge from ma Elder Brother.

 

I still remember when I visited your profile for the first time, I was there for almost 2-3 hrs, ignoring my dinner, not aware of what is happening around me and was totally lost & full concentration on your forums. Though there were many posts where I consider myself  Immateur to comment and express my views, but will surely reach that point soon and our conversation will reach another height.

 

 "You surely rock!" Dada

 

Hello Good evening Souravda 

Honestly speaking my eyes filled with tears when i read your post .You are my elder brother ,my preceptor,my motivator .I respect you very much and your posts are always highly appreciable .Thank you so much Souravda for being with us.

Keep smiling !!!

Really i can't get any words for your Appreciation... but doing effort to say Something..

As i told earlier i always consider you as an elder brother of mine... Its really my immence pleasure to get a brother like you, to meet you and know about you..

i am really poor to expressing my feelings.....

I created CCI account in Dec,2010 but not regularly as i have negative views of CCI but then became regular Student of CCI....

And you are best Sir.. You are really Friend, Philosopher and Guide for me.. Yes sir i am not joking and writing here but its true and i admire you a lot....

Specially i like your language... From you i always got a new word and Idea, Composition in English...

A Big Thank you for Coming in My Life and Being with me Sir..... Forget and Forgive if i said anything wrong....

That's all Sir.... always in debt of yours.....

Sourav Da....Sisters well described...Only you could have done this...The names mentioned by you are the future of CCI...So much is expected from all of them. They all are unique and unique is their elder brother like you. I know this write up was not all that easy as there would have been so much more to write about them. It must have been difficult to write brief. You really have the ability to spellbound the readers. 

Keep writing we are ready to be spellbound.

And yes last but not the least, your sisters are so lucky to have a elder brother like you.

Sir u r idol for everyone.smile. Whenever i hear saurav sir, i remember Dada(saurav ganguly) u r legend of cci.smile. Thanku sir for share ur beautiful articles, sir i have not computer so many time my presentation of reply is nt good. . So, sorry for that sir.smile.


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