Rear Admiral B Sivakumar, ASD,
Heads of Departments, my superiors and colleagues....
चञ्चलं हि मनः कृष्ण प्रमाथि बलवद्दृढम् ... this is how Arjuna starts to address Krishna when he speaks to Krishna of the uncontrollable mind. I'm a mere mortal who is compelled to read a written script to ensure that I do not digress in the variety of thoughts and emotions of the past 35 years.
I thank you all for your presence and especially Commodore Vikas Chawla, AGM(P&A) for the kind words of Introduction.
You represent the innumerable officers who have trained, taught, influenced, advised and supported me in all these years.
I place an extremely high value on sharing collective knowledge.
My Experience in the service, stated explicitly - are as follows:
• Serious lack of fearlessness while performing official and profesional duties.
• Many amongst us are working hard and sincerely; but without intent.
• A large majority are averse to decision making
• Most of us do not invest enough - in training subordinates on the job
Therefore towards our commitment to Maa-Bharati I request you; to forever remain fearless, work with intent, take decisions and rigorously train your team in all aspects.
Inevitable part of a farewel discourse ... are what are the future plans
• Travel nationally.
• Travel Internationally.
• By travelling, I wish to undertake a journey to discover my own self.
This is also an occassion to express regret. The one thing which I was told very early (and repeatedly) - yet I failed to respond adequately - is the balance between work & family. I confess, I harbour the feeling that maybe I did not maintain adequate balance towards my family.
I shall fail in my duty if I do not specifically and especially mention Rear Admiral B Sivakumar, for being a sterling example of all that I always wished, a superior and a colleague to be.
Wishing you, your respective families and teams...
- Fair winds, Following seas and ample fathoms below your respective bottoms.
Once again, I thank you all for your presence.
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