It’s been a while since I wrote something personal. Recently, while playing HabitZup with my neighbors in Bangalore, the conversation unexpectedly shifted from cards to something deeper—children’s education and healthcare.
One neighbor wondered, “With AI booming, will fields like design or computer science still matter?” Another added a personal insight—how difficult it was to get insurance for their elderly parents abroad. That’s why they chose to continue working here in India.
It struck a chord with all of us. We all know medical insurance plays a critical role in family well-being today. But let’s rewind the clock.
🕰️ Childhood Memories: When Health Was Simpler
35 years ago, when I was a child, my mother would carry me or my siblings to a local clinic if we had a fever. Doctor consultations were just Rs. 10 or Rs. 20.
I still remember undergoing a minor surgery in 8th standard. A cricket tennis ball injury turned into an infection. The laparoscopy cost Rs. 800, a major expense for my parents at the time.
Back then, health insurance wasn’t even talked about in middle-class homes. Yet, families managed. Why?
Because they led active, healthy lifestyles. Outdoor play, simple food, and less screen time kept diseases at bay.
🕉️ The Spiritual Lens: We Are Not Just the Body
Since I began my spiritual journey, guided by my Gurus, I’ve come to see health differently. They’ve taught us:
“You are not the body, not the mind, not even the emotions. The body is mortal. The soul is immortal.”
Every soul comes to Earth with an expiry date. We just don’t know when it is. The modern pursuit of longevity often forgets this simple truth:
Living long doesn’t mean anything unless you live well.
But with advanced healthcare and easy access to insurance, many people develop unhealthy attachments to the body, avoiding the bigger picture of life and death.
🛫 Don’t Hold the Departing Soul
Our elders believed that when the soul is ready to depart, we shouldn’t hold it back.
“Don’t stop someone who’s ready to fly,” they would say.
Many elderly today pass away in hospitals, away from their homes, often in emotional and spiritual unrest. Some haven’t made peace with their past. Some haven’t forgiven. Others haven’t prepared for what happens after they leave this plane.
🎭 The League Cricket Illusion: Uncensored Entertainment and Unhealthy Influence
If you’re someone who watches the League Cricket, think about the time you spend. The show begins an hour before the match. Apps track 5 lakh users even before the toss. These numbers skyrocket—7 lakh, 50 lakh, 1 crore+ viewers. And the matches go on till 11:30 PM.
But it’s not just the game. The ads during League Cricket scream for our attention:
- Sugary drinks
- Fatty fast food
- Pan masala
- Gambling apps (disguised as gaming)
These influence young minds, glamorizing unhealthy habits, normalizing financial risk, and embedding instant gratification. League Cricket is no longer just cricket—it’s a media circus without filters.
🙏 A Final Thought
We may have access to world-class healthcare and insurance policies, but that doesn’t give us permission to mistreat this God-given body. Prevention, mindfulness, and conscious living are worth more than any treatment.
🌱 Key Takeaways
- Health is a lifestyle, not a pill or policy.
- Spirituality helps detach from fear and attachment to the body.
- Insurance is a backup, not a license to abuse your body.
- Question media influence, especially when it’s disguised as entertainment.
- Prepare not just for life, but also for a peaceful departure.
