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May 16, 2008
PMK leader Ramadoss – a political joker!
I am speaking the truth. A couple of months back I was watching a Tamil movie on Star Vijay channel. In the scene four villains are shown enjoying some alcohol in a remote place. A small note flashed at the bottom of the screen, which said – consumption of alcohol is injuries to health. Then one of the villains takes out a cigarette and lights it – this time another note flashed, which said smoking cigarettes is injurious to health. These drunken villains spot a sexy girl returning home alone in the late evening. They chase her, and rape her too. This time no message is flashed. What does this nonsense mean? Raping isn’t bad but you should not smoke and drink?
PMK leader Ramadoss shot to fame only by pulling celebrities into controversies. He never had any ideologies for himself or his party that could make him big. First he wanted Kamal Hasan to change his move name, and then he wanted all the Tamil actors to avoid endorsing cigarettes and alcohol in movies. Rajini Kanth was too naïve. He stopped flicking his cigarettes, and instead he has started throwing chewing gums here and there. Looks funny, but then it is Rajini – so I accept. But I was wondering if Schindler of Schindler’s list chewed bubble instead of smoking. The whole characterization would have gone down the drain. Schindler would have looked a nut I am sure.
I drink beer but I don’t drink because I have seen some celebrity having it on the silver screen. I am an ardent fan of Rajini Kanth from the day I know myself – but I haven’t puffed a single cigarette in my life. And just a few days back – I read a story, which said – in India most people die smoking bidis! And who endorses bidis on the silver screen?
Recently Ramadoss wanted Amitabh Bacchan to stop endorsing cigarettes and alcohol in movies. And AB wrote a post beautifully, which said – if politicians are so bothered about tobacco and alcohol – why don’t they have a complete ban on those industries. Our grandparents smoked and drank too – whom did they try to imitate? Instead government should spend more money to educate people.
In fact it is like this - the government wants to run a brothel and make money out of it but want celebrities to stop kissing or hugging on the silver screen thinking it might influence human minds!
I personally feel that people have brains. And they have the ability to differentiate between what is good for them and what is not. I am sure not a single government employee has stopped taking bribe even after watching the movie Indian. And not a single Indian has come out with all his black money even after watching the movie Sivaji.
Movies of course influence us, but not to the extent that we change ourselves. But I surely will pray that someday movies should influence people for the betterment of the society, and not otherwise.
PS - Democracy is not where the people should listen to the politician but it is the other way round. Politicians should listen to the people.
Posted by Kenni at 06:27 AM | Comments (0)
May 15, 2008
I am not anyone’s ‘Guru’!
I get few mails where people address me as Guruji. There are people who call me Guruji. And there are few who think I am a real Guru, who can help them, achieve salvation. This kind of treatment makes me feel awkward and at times funny. Of course there was a time when I wanted to be a replica of Osho Rajneesh and wanted to create a weekend meditation resort. That way sometime back I also wanted to be like Krishnamachari Shhrikanth, who could smash the ball all across the ground.
When a doctor cures a patient, he doesn’t become God. Same way when an astrologer’s prediction comes true – he doesn’t become any Guru or God. It is just that their techniques have worked and they have kind of mastered it – with experience. Of course failures are part of any profession.
People are very vulnerable that way. The moment your prediction comes true, they assign a Godly title to you. They think your words have power, and they forget to analyze that it was their own destiny that was told looking into their horoscope. The progression goes this way –
First - once the prediction comes true, they think an astrologer is always right
Second - they think that all that an astrologer would say will come true
Third – they would want an astrologer to say what they want to hear
Fourth - they would stop asking predictions, and ask only for the blessings
After the 4th stage, the astrologer is so overwhelmed with people’s reaction that he loses his focus and also his path. He stops predicting, and enjoys his Guruhood. Now he keeps blessing people, and people start taking blessings for anything and everything – to make a killing at the stock market, to win the elections, to get cleared of court cases, to get saved from corruption charges, to escape murder charges and what not.
In my personal experience with spirituality and meeting with saintly people and Gurus - I have discovered one important thing that – none can be anyone’s Guru. Your life is your individual journey, and you have to travel through it all alone.
Making someone a Guru is the easiest escape route. You can pour all your worries and psychic garbage on Satya Sai Baba or Sri Sri Ravi Shankar or Juggi Vasudev, and sit at home watching TV thinking your Guru will clean all the shit you splattered in your bathroom. Remember - it is your bathroom and you have to clean it - and there is no escape!
In my case if my prediction has come true for you – it simply means that God has helped you through me. And if my prediction has not come true – it simply means that God has fucked you through me.
Here is an interesting incident. After consulting me once, one of my lady clients wanted me to be her Guru. I said, no. And she insisted. I said fine - reluctantly. On her visit the US she caught me online on Yahoo Messenger . She asked me, Guruji you want something from the US? And I said, get me some sex toys. And that was the last day she called me a Guru.
Most people think that saints are ones who never think or talk about sex. If that were the case all the impotent men, eunuchs and men with erectile dysfunction would have been spiritual Gurus.
I drink and I watch porn - it is just that I prefer God to all those things. So henceforth address me just as Kennedi or Kenni, because I am not anyone’s Guru.
Posted by Kenni at 07:07 AM | Comments (0)
May 13, 2008
Refer me but don’t promote me!
I had a Delhi-based chat friend a couple of years back. We used to chat online literally everyday, and she used to openly talk about all her problems of life with me. Thankfully I wasn’t an astrologer that time. Those were the days when I used to think being a good listener is a boon. It was much later I realized that to listen to someone woes or ‘dukh bhari’ story is to invite troubles – both on personal and spiritual front.
I knew a very good astrologer then, who eventually became my Astro & spiritual teacher. I honestly thought that a girl with so many problems should consult someone who has all the answers. I thought it will help the girl, and could transform her too.
I insisted that she should consult my teacher for some predictions and fruitful advice. She finally agreed. I think I was trying to be too good too. I said I will pay him today, you consult him today, and you can pay me later. She agreed to this too (now I wonder who would disagree to this offer?). I made the payment, she consulted, and she stopped chatting with me. And I lost few bucks in the process.
I was traveling a couple of weeks back by train, and I noticed a teenager (guy) struggling to handle his luggage. I offered my help, and in a furious tone he replied, “uncle don’t bother, I will manage.” Something flashed in my mind immediately - you should not help people until and unless they ask for. I would stick to it from now…
I have many clients for whom my predictions have worked on dot. And for few, it has gone completely haywire – it is all in the divine plan. God has his own way to deal with astrologers and also people who seek astrologer’s guidance.
It is an automatic process that people who get benefited by me try to help others. The problem arises when they promote and don’t refer – and there is a mild difference.
All have problems in lives and all want to share it with someone close. Also all want to find the reasons and solution for their problems. And here is the irony - not all who have problems in life believe in astrology, and not all who believe in astrology consult astrologers, and not all who consult astrologers wants to pay. The last one is the dangerous most. You can lose money in dealing with them - like I did a couple of years back.
So what am I asking you to do? Try not to talk about me to anyone, and don’t tell anyone I exist. If you think I am a good astrologer, keep it yourself. If you think I am a bad astrologer – I can’t hold you back from damaging my name – you have the full freedom to do so. If you think someone really needs some serious consultation – ask him or her to directly get in touch with me – either by mail or phone. Don’t take too many steps to help him/her. For I have seen a funny pattern that people who have found me with their own effort have benefited more from me than people who have been referred to me.
Posted by Kenni at 02:30 PM | Comments (0)
May 03, 2008
http://blogs.bigadda.com/ab
I have been reading Indian super star Amitabh Bacchan’s blog for a couple of days now. I am amazed at his humility in dealing with his fans and also at his patience in acknowledging people’s comment. I am nobody to comment about his blog content though. How can a spark come anywhere close to a blazing inferno? I am a great fan of Amitabh, and have grown up watching his movies and imitating his body language. And I am one among those million Indians who prayed for his good health, when he met with an accident during the shoot of Coolie. I think I was just 8 years old then!
To directly connect to someone whom you saw as a role model all through your life is a beautiful experience in itself. Thanks to the Internet, thanks to bigadda.com, and thanks to that someone who conceptualized the idea of blogging!
There are people who tell me it ain’t Amitabh who is keying in the content of his blog. But I am sure he does, because it sounds very Amitabh, and I feel very close to my all time hero whenever I read it.
I have been noticing a strange thing about his blog especially the timing at which it gets updated - some times at 3 am and sometimes at 12 mid night. I am astonished to know that he blogs amidst his busy schedule. And what is his schedule like? Morning he is in Chennai, evening he is in Mumbai to catch a flight to Bangkok in the night. He has 42 interviews lined up, he has few press meets, he has to talk patiently with a woman like Burka Dutta, he has to address a celebrity music release, and on top of that he has to attend to his call sheets!
In fact ‘I’ got tired reading about his plans for the day. At 33 I cannot attend to more than 5 clients a day, and at 68 Amitabh is whirling like a magic wand.
I wonder how would it feel when you are a celebrity. When you walk, all stare at you. And when you talk, you are reported wrongly. I am sure it would be a great feeling initially, but could become highly irritating after a while. Or is it my ‘grapes are sour’ feelings getting reflected here?
Few weird comments that were posted by few ‘nobodies’ on Amitabh’s blog
*I have been blogging for 2 years now, and I got only 10,000 comments. And you started just a couple of weeks back, and you are getting impressive number of comments. Not a bad start.
Huh – how can people get so cheap?
*I visited your blog, have put a comment. Here is my address http://……….com. Please visit and leave a comment
Now this bugger thinks he is Dharmendra!
*You should keep your cool and ignore what the press feels about you.
This choot thinks he is agony uncle. And wants to advice Amitabh about what he should do, and how he should live his life.
I learnt two important things after reading AB’s blog. One – that Amitabh is a great human being, and second that most of his educated fans who post comments are dumb!
But for the people’s comment Amitabh’s blog rocks!
Posted by Kenni at 06:36 AM | Comments (0)
May 02, 2008
Am I bad tempered?
I think I am a bit bad tempered. I guess all knew it long back, but then I realized it very recently. In normal conditions – I love peace, I like humor and I always try to greet and smile first. I love to have a wholesome laughter too. But then there are few things that trigger the animal in me instantaneously, and I try to behave nasty. I don’t hate people at all. But then I hate few attitudes they carry. I stick to what Jesus Christ beautifully said in this context – Hate the sin and not the sinner!
Just today, I had a fight with one of clients. She consulted me few months ago, and I had predicted a ‘job’ for her between March 2008 and June 2008. For couple of months she has been coming online on yahoo messenger. She would send me loads of messages, and also type all her life’s problems in spite of me saying (BRB) ‘be right back.’ She in fact wasn’t concerned whether I am listening or not – she just needed a psychological pillow where in she can throw all her mental garbage!
June 2008 isn’t over as yet hence my prediction has more time to come true. I cannot do anything, if the client hurries for the prediction to manifest faster. I am not God. Even God takes time to give you what you need. He doesn’t make you run, when you are born. And he doesn’t give you a baby the next day after your marriage.
I always kept replying to her, as I never wanted to make her feel bad. And also I don’t charge extra money for my time like most other astrologers do. I am always good to sincere seekers, but would hate if someone wants to act smart or take me for granted.
Suddenly today, she asked me to check her bhukti and antaras once again so that she might have luck to get a job earlier. On top that she said – she knows astrology, and she just wanted a second opinion from me.
Who am I to hate people who know astrology? And who am I to feel bad if someone else knows astrology? But my concern is simple – if you know astrology, then don’t try to teach other astrologer about what you know. Astrological discussion is healthy. I agree. But it is different from astrological consultation. You pay and seek other astrologer’s help, because you are unable to decipher your problem – so better to consult him with a blank mind and mouth shut. In fact the astrologer is least interested to know or understand about what you have gained after reading few books on astrology available at the railway station, which you bought just before catching the train.
The result of this incident - I blocked her on Yahoo messenger, and thought about putting up some rules you can follow when you want to consult me.
Posted by Kenni at 04:10 PM | Comments (0)
Rules
*First
I mention them in your report but then I don’t discuss astrological rules and astrological jargons with anyone. The day will come, when I might pass on everything I know to someone who deserves. Hence kindly don’t try to let me know about how much astrology you know. It pisses me off completely.
*Second
You need not consult me if you are an astrologer yourself. If you still want to consult me – ask just plain questions – nothing more and nothing less.
*Third
I am online on yahoo messenger the whole day to help people. Don’t think I am online because I don’t have anything else to do in life. (This rule isn’t for friends, but ONLY for strangers).
*Fourth
Never ask me – so Kennedi, how will be my day today? I will block you immediately.
*Fifth
If you already are my client, and need some clarification – always mail me at kennedig@yahoo.com. It is easier for me that way.
*Sixth
You might be rich. You might be a celebrity. You might be running a multi crore business. You could be an MD, VP, CEO, COO. And you could be a NRI too. But for me you are just a client. My charges are same for you and also a local auto driver. So better try not to throw your attitude.
*Seventh
I will respect you, only if you respect my profession and me first.
*Eight
I am neither a Marwadi, nor do I think I am running a business. So please keep the ‘fee’ part clear and clean and kindly don’t bargain. BSNL doesn’t give me free Internet connection, my landlord doesn’t give me free place to live, and the grocery guy never reduces the VAT - just because I am an astrologer.
*Ninth
Value my time and effort, and I will value yours always.
New rules will be added as and when I have new experiences.
Posted by Kenni at 04:06 PM | Comments (0)