മാധ്യമ രംഗത്തെ മഹാരഥന്മാർ ഒരു ചെറുകഥ പരമ്പരയാണ്. ഇത് പക്ഷെ കഥയല്ല കാര്യമാണ്. ഇത് ഗ്ലോബൽ ടി വിയുടെ ചരിത്രകഥയുമാണ്.
“എഴുതപ്പെട്ടതുപോലെ അതും നിറവേറി…” (As it is written, it was fulfilled) reminds us of the words from the Bible about God’s promises and prophecies coming to pass in the fullness of time.
“So shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.”
തൻ്റെ വിഖ്യാതമായ കൃതി The Alchemist-ൽ പൗലോ കോയലോ എഴുതിയ ഒരു പ്രധാന പ്രമേയം ഓരോ വ്യക്തിക്കും തങ്ങളുടെ ജീവിതത്തിൽ ഒരു പ്രത്യേക ലക്ഷ്യം (Personal Legend) ഉണ്ടെന്ന് തിരിച്ചറിയുക എന്നതാണ്.
ആൽക്കമിസ്ടിൻ്റെ പ്രമേയം ഇങ്ങനെ പറയുന്നു: “When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” (നിങ്ങൾ എന്തെങ്കിലും ആഗ്രഹിക്കുന്നിടത്ത്, ആ ആഗ്രഹം പൂർത്തിയാക്കാൻ സർവ്വപ്രപഞ്ചവും നിങ്ങളെ സഹായിക്കുന്നു).
ജീവിതത്തിൻ്റെ അർത്ഥം കണ്ടെത്താത്തവരും, സ്വപ്നങ്ങളും ലക്ഷ്യങ്ങളും പിന്തുടരാത്തവരും, പലപ്പോഴും അവരുടെ ജീവിതത്തിൻ്റെ മുഖ്യ ദൗത്യം കാണാതെയും അറിയാതെയും കടന്നു പോകുന്നു എന്നാണ് ആൽക്കമിസ്ട് മനുഷ്യരോടെല്ലാം പറയാൻ ശ്രമിക്കുന്നത്.
In The Alchemist, Melchizedek, the king of Salem, plays a key role in helping the protagonist, Santiago on his journey to discover his Personal Legend. Melchizedek appears as a mysterious old man, revealing himself to be a wise king. Santiago is initially skeptical, but Melchizedek shares insights that surprise and intrigue him, convincing Santiago that he has a unique destiny.
Melchizedek introduces Santiago to the concept of a “Personal Legend,” explaining that each person has a purpose in life; a dream or calling they are meant to fulfil. He encourages Santiago not to ignore his dream of finding treasure near the pyramids in Egypt, warning him of the dangers of settling for a comfortable but unfulfilled life. Melchizedek even shares the story of the miner and the emerald to illustrate that persistence often leads to the greatest rewards, and he emphasizes the idea that “when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”
To help Santiago take the first step, Melchizedek gives him magical stones, Urim and Thummim, to guide him when he faces difficult choices. After this encounter, Santiago sells his flock of sheep, using the money to set off on his journey in pursuit of his Personal Legend. Melchizedek’s brief but impactful appearance serves as a catalyst for Santiago, setting him on the path toward self-discovery and ultimately, his life’s purpose.
വഴി അറിയാത്തവരും വഴി വിട്ട് സഞ്ചരിക്കുന്നവരും മനസ്സിലാക്കേണ്ട വലിയൊരു സത്യം നമ്മുടെ പൂർവ്വികർ ചെറിയൊരു പഴംചൊല്ലിലൂടെ പറഞ്ഞു വച്ചിട്ടുണ്ട്. പതിയെ തിന്നാൽ പനയും തിന്നാം എന്നതാണ് ആ പഴഞ്ചൊല്ല്.
Our ancestors conveyed a profound truth through a simple proverb: “If you eat from the root, little by little, you can eat the entire palm eventually.” This wise saying teaches us that understanding the foundation or root cause of a problem allows us to tackle its manifestations or consequences effectively. It emphasizes the importance of addressing the source, rather than just dealing with symptoms.
Address the issue in affordable units. Create models and bring in more people to scale up the solution.
This timeless wisdom encourages an understanding of the real issues, critical thinking, and holistic problem-solving.
Every problem has a solution within. Problem and solution are the two sides of a problem.
What we need in the world today is Economic Innovations. Like we propose plenty of recipes for tasty food, we should be able to present plenty of career recipes and also should allow everyone to choose the best according to their tastes and interests.
“Our ancestors said, ‘Eat from the root, and eventually, you’ll enjoy the whole palm.’ This proverb teaches us to:
- Address problems at their root cause.
- Break down big issues into manageable parts.
- Find solutions within.
Today’s world needs Economic Innovations. Just as we have many recipes for delicious food, we should have various career paths to choose from, allowing everyone to pick what suits their taste and interests.
Solve problems holistically, and empower people with choices.”
“Address problems at their root, and solutions will grow. Break issues into manageable parts. Empower people with choices. This ancient wisdom inspires Economic Innovations for a better world.”
