I happened to watch interviews of Aung San Suu Kyi with Barkha Dutt and Karan Thapar on television by chance. Listening and watching this phenomenal woman, sharing rare, important moments of historic relevance gave me new touchstones to preserve my optimism and keep my faith of
goodness intact.
Listening to Aung San Suu Kyi with her trademark flowers tucked in her hair, speak with measured precision from her experiences that define not just her core but also her political will, completely captured my attention and I was awe-struck!
The world has followed her struggle from the late 80s when she became political figure, within the political landscape of Burma. Ever since, she has pledged to bring democracy to the people of her country. While being asked about her experience of being expelled from her own party whilst under house arrest and India failing to support her, Aung San Suu Kyi seemed absolutely calm, devoid of any anger, bitterness or other negative emotion and narrated how that experience taught her valuable lesson of how essential it is to work together in spite of differences. For me, that was one of the rare moments when I have come across someone so spiritual. Aung San Suu Kyi emanates that spiritual vibe that comes from core of her being and is part of every facet of her life. I sincerely believe that attaining that level of calm and peace despite having gone through most difficult times, needs immense strength of character and great values. Her words are devoid of any pretense or posturing.
Aung San Suu Kyi's path of political journey demanded incredible sacrifice and yet she never claims it as her virtue and refrained from the rhetoric of self-righteousness. She walked the talk of philosophy of faith that supports human dignity, human rights and ideals for freedom for her country. As a result, whenever one hears her speak, her words hold one's heart still, as simple truths in her words bring essence of her inner strength, her unflinching determination up close n palpable.
What Aung San Suu kyi has achieved in past two decades, despite the immense challenges has helped pave the way for her nation to find courage to hold its future and make it believe that its possible! Here are some gems that I gathered in bits and pieces from her interviews and lectures. These seemingly simple words have profound meaning and need to be contemplated again and again not only by politicians and leaders but also by everyone for there is a lot to learn from her wealth of wisdom.
Listening to Aung San Suu Kyi with her trademark flowers tucked in her hair, speak with measured precision from her experiences that define not just her core but also her political will, completely captured my attention and I was awe-struck!
The world has followed her struggle from the late 80s when she became political figure, within the political landscape of Burma. Ever since, she has pledged to bring democracy to the people of her country. While being asked about her experience of being expelled from her own party whilst under house arrest and India failing to support her, Aung San Suu Kyi seemed absolutely calm, devoid of any anger, bitterness or other negative emotion and narrated how that experience taught her valuable lesson of how essential it is to work together in spite of differences. For me, that was one of the rare moments when I have come across someone so spiritual. Aung San Suu Kyi emanates that spiritual vibe that comes from core of her being and is part of every facet of her life. I sincerely believe that attaining that level of calm and peace despite having gone through most difficult times, needs immense strength of character and great values. Her words are devoid of any pretense or posturing.
Aung San Suu Kyi's path of political journey demanded incredible sacrifice and yet she never claims it as her virtue and refrained from the rhetoric of self-righteousness. She walked the talk of philosophy of faith that supports human dignity, human rights and ideals for freedom for her country. As a result, whenever one hears her speak, her words hold one's heart still, as simple truths in her words bring essence of her inner strength, her unflinching determination up close n palpable.
What Aung San Suu kyi has achieved in past two decades, despite the immense challenges has helped pave the way for her nation to find courage to hold its future and make it believe that its possible! Here are some gems that I gathered in bits and pieces from her interviews and lectures. These seemingly simple words have profound meaning and need to be contemplated again and again not only by politicians and leaders but also by everyone for there is a lot to learn from her wealth of wisdom.
"There is nothing more dangerous than the unprincipled politics; politics is tough...stick to your principles against all odds. If you can't, then get out when you are still unblemished..."
"Nothing ages more than hatred."
"I was brought up to think of politics, that politics was to do with ethics, it was to do with responsibility, it was to do with service, so I think I was conditioned to think like that and I'm too old to change now."
"Well, I don't know about spirituality but I do have a sense of humour and I keep reminding people that helps a great deal."
"I learned that I had to rely on myself and it is all right for me to be alone."
"I was brought up to think of politics, that politics was to do with ethics, it was to do with responsibility, it was to do with service, so I think I was conditioned to think like that and I'm too old to change now."
"Well, I don't know about spirituality but I do have a sense of humour and I keep reminding people that helps a great deal."
"I learned that I had to rely on myself and it is all right for me to be alone."
Aung San Suu Kyi, you are one of the strongest, most razor sharp, dignified, intensely spiritual, smart, compassionate, beautiful human being and political leader the world has ever had! You are my role model and I salute you madam, Aung San Suu Kyi!
