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Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Master Builder

I recently saw a Malayalam movie 'Akashagopuram' which is an adaptation of the play 'Master Builder'. Though the original play is more than a century old, the concept still has relevance in the real world in my opinion.

It basically concerns an Architect heading a firm who is worried about a new generation architects dethroning him from his lead in the profession. He eventually relents upon pressure and makes way.

What does this convey?
To me, it says that we should do what we love and not for the results and the prestige associated with the result. When we do that there is not only a tendency to keep learning and thereby stay on top but also develop true respect for peers who do well.
Now, isn't this what the Gita says?

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