Lifelong

The white head-scarf, white beard, peaceful smile of Sunderlal Bahuguna made for a recognizable public face in the country and among environmentalists of the world. He made an exit at 94 years on 21 May 2021, felled by Covid19.

His life was dedicated to the conservation and preservation of the Himalayas, fighting untouchability and alcoholism, and promoting the movement of ‘ecology is permanent economy’. His commitment to the cause started young and continued lifelong.

Inspirational Icons like Bahuguna never stray from the cause. They internalise the ownership of their chosen commitment. They align their thoughts and behaviour to the mission they have embraced. Lifelong commitment leads to clarity of purpose of life as well as the satisfaction that comes from pursuing your vision.

So often, so many of us have the right intentions and wish for the collective good. However, we are afraid of a lifelong commitment to the cause, as we worry of implications. We worry about what we stand to lose. We hold back and refrain.

Bahuguna, Medha Patkar and others move on in an anguishing, uphill struggle full of roadblocks and hurdles. Despite the distress, they display a deep peace that comes from the satisfaction born of an unambiguous lifelong commitment. We too can gain the joy that follows a lifelong pledge to a specific cause for the larger good.

Choose a worthy cause for the good of everyone

Align to its values & make a commitment lifelong!

~ Pravin K Sabnis