On this day, as we celebrate the birth anniversary of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, I find myself reflecting not on the grandeur of his public works alone, but on the quiet ways his life has shaped mine. Some of these lessons I sought deliberately. Others arrived unannounced, taking root in me through family influences, teachers, mentors, and choices that carried his echo.
Seeing more, knowing less, and guiding well
When I look back at the moments that shaped my understanding of what it means to truly guide others, what stands out most are not the times when someone impressed me with their expertise, but when they shifted the way I saw life itself. Expertise has its place—it can fix what is broken, explain the mechanics, give us confidence that we are in capable hands. But the people who left a lasting mark on me were those who opened my eyes wider, who made me pause and notice the larger picture when I was caught up in the small details.
