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Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Wittgenstein, Kipling and Gita's Stithprajna
Authored by Ashok Vohra The Sanskrit term ' stithprajna' combines 'stitha' – steady, firm, and 'prajna' – wise, learned. So, stithprajna means a person of steady wisdom. He is the 'one whose mind remains undisturbed amidst misery, for whom sukha-duhkha, happiness and sorrow; labha-alabhau, gain or loss; jaya-ajaya, conquest and defeat are the same. A person, according to Gita, 2.55, attains the status of stithprajna when he 'discards all selfish desires and cravings of the senses that torment the mind, and becomes satisfied in realisation of the Self, such a person is said to be transcendentally situated.' A stithprajna turns his mind away from the material allurements and renounces lure of the senses. He is free from raag, attachment; dvesh, jealousy; bhay, fear; krodh, anger. He is indifferent to the uncertainties of life, its vulnerability to reversals and its resilience. He is indifferent to the temporary nature of the results of his actions, nor is he disappointed if he cannot achieve his chosen goals, complete the deeds undertaken by him, or even if his deeds do not yield desired fruits. The performance of actions with all sincerity is the end that gives him satisfaction. Kathopanishad, 2.3.14, goes to the extent of saying that one who has renounced desires becomes like God: 'When one eliminates all selfish desires from the heart, then the materially fettered jivatma (soul) attains freedom from birth and death, and becomes Godlike in virtue.' In the Bhagwad Gita, 2.54, Arjun asks Krishn about the characteristics of a stithprajna. He asks, 'How does the man of steady wisdom speak? How does he sit? How does he move about?' Krishn answers that a stithprajna 'practises self-control' and 'discards all selfish desires and cravings of the senses that torment the mind'. His life is both authentic and autonomous. If interpreted in Ludwig Wittgenstein's terms, stithprajna is 'the man…fulfilling the purpose of existence who no longer needs to have a purpose except to live. That is to say, who is content.' For him, the solution to problems of life lies in 'disappearance of the problem'. This frees him from hope and fear, 'for life in the present there is no death.' He knows that the lived world is 'beyond the control of human will, and therefore he is content with how the world is.' He lives in the world and accepts it without trying to change it. He contemplates the world as a limited whole as an impartial observer. He realises that he 'cannot steer the world's happenings according to (his) will,' and that he is 'entirely powerless'. He also realises that he 'can only make (himself) independent of the world – and so in a certain sense, master it – by renouncing any influence on happenings.' Krishn's description of stithprajna also reflects in Rudyard Kipling's poem If , it reads: 'If you can dream – and not make dreams your master/If you can think – and not make thoughts your aim/If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster/And treat those two impostors just the same…/If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you/If all men count with you, but none too much'. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Disclaimer Views expressed above are the author's own.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
If P&C Insurance launches car sharing product on Socotra's cloud platform
If P&C Insurance, a property and casualty (P&C) insurer in the Nordic region, has gone live on Socotra with an embedded car sharing product. The product, now available on Socotra's cloud-native platform, was brought to market within a five-month period. Socotra is a policy and billing technology platform that helps insurers launch products and updates with the help of cloud technologies and application programming interfaces (APIs). The car sharing insurance product is designed to provide a digital experience with features that cater to the needs of car sharing platforms and their users. These include on-demand coverage, usage-based pricing and options for deductible reduction, aimed at delivering customised protection. The initial phase of the partnership involved a five-month proof of concept, where If P&C self-implemented the insurance product on Socotra's platform, integrating it with their systems for payments, claims, accounting and reporting. If intends to continue leveraging Socotra's open APIs and the platform's configurable nature for future product updates and integrations. Socotra CEO Dan Woods said: 'I applaud the tech-savvy team at If for launching an embedded car sharing product in only five months. I am proud that Socotra's powerful and flexible core platform has enabled If's rapid deployment and innovative solution, and I look forward to accelerating their growth into new markets.' Erik Granmar, CEO of If P&C's subsidiary, Insrt AB, stated: "Choosing Socotra was a strategic decision that allowed If to go live quickly while maintaining autonomy. Socotra's powerful and flexible policy core empowered our team to easily self-implement an embedded insurance product and connect it to an ecosystem of technology. 'By partnering with Socotra, If can deliver new products faster and more efficiently, positioning us for greater success in the Nordic and Baltic markets." In March this year, If P&C announced its first business release on the Guidewire Cloud Platform, utilising Guidewire InsuranceSuite. The Swedish insurer reports $7bn (Skr67.5bn) in gross written premiums. "If P&C Insurance launches car sharing product on Socotra's cloud platform " was originally created and published by Life Insurance International, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Wire
If P&C Insurance Goes Live on Socotra With Embedded Car-Sharing Product
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Socotra, the leading provider of insurance core technology, announced today that If P&C Insurance (If), the largest property and casualty insurer in the Nordic region, has successfully launched a car-sharing insurance product on Socotra's cloud-native platform in only five months. By leveraging Socotra's flexible core and open APIs, If has rapidly expanded into new geographies and customer segments. As the largest P&C insurer in the Nordics with $7 billion in gross written premiums (GWP), If has established a reputation for innovation and agility in the insurance industry. With its innovative new car-sharing insurance product, If further strengthens its position within the sharing economy. The fully embedded and API-first solution enables a seamless digital journey for end users, providing peace of mind through customizable features such as on-demand coverage, usage-based pricing, and deductible reduction. This ensures tailored protection precisely when needed, specifically benefiting car-sharing platforms and their users. "Choosing Socotra was a strategic decision that allowed If to go live quickly while maintaining autonomy," said Erik Granmar, CEO of Insrt AB, a subsidiary of If P&C. "Socotra's powerful and flexible policy core empowered our team to easily self-implement an embedded insurance product and connect it to an ecosystem of technology. By partnering with Socotra, If can deliver new products faster and more efficiently, positioning us for greater success in the Nordic and Baltic markets." The partnership began with a 5-month proof of concept, in which If self-implemented the product on Socotra and fully integrated it with their existing infrastructure for payments, claims, accounting, and reporting. Going forward, If will leverage Socotra's open APIs and well-defined and reusable configuration to independently update products and integrations, increasing their agility and reducing costs. 'I applaud the tech-savvy team at If for launching an embedded car sharing product in only five months,' said Dan Woods, CEO of Socotra. 'I'm proud that Socotra's powerful and flexible core platform has enabled If's rapid deployment and innovative solution, and I look forward to accelerating their growth into new markets.' About Socotra Socotra is the most powerful policy and billing technology in the insurance industry. Over 40 insurers worldwide trust Socotra to deliver the fastest product launches and updates, unrivaled data access and control, and the best support for insurance at massive scale–all for the lowest total cost of ownership. With true cloud and open APIs, Socotra is the most mature insurance core platform on the market. Learn more at About If P&C Insurance If is the leading property and casualty insurer in the Nordic region, with over 3.7 million customers in the Nordic and Baltic countries. If offers a full range of P&C insurance solutions and services to a broad customer base, from private individuals to large corporate customers. If operates on a pan-Nordic basis leveraging both scale and capabilities across all areas in If. If's key success factor is continuous improvement of its operations.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
If P&C Insurance Goes Live on Socotra With Embedded Car-Sharing Product
Socotra's Flexible Core and Open APIs Enabled If P&C Insurance to Self-Implement Product in Only Five Months SAN FRANCISCO, May 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Socotra, the leading provider of insurance core technology, announced today that If P&C Insurance (If), the largest property and casualty insurer in the Nordic region, has successfully launched a car-sharing insurance product on Socotra's cloud-native platform in only five months. By leveraging Socotra's flexible core and open APIs, If has rapidly expanded into new geographies and customer segments. As the largest P&C insurer in the Nordics with $7 billion in gross written premiums (GWP), If has established a reputation for innovation and agility in the insurance industry. With its innovative new car-sharing insurance product, If further strengthens its position within the sharing economy. The fully embedded and API-first solution enables a seamless digital journey for end users, providing peace of mind through customizable features such as on-demand coverage, usage-based pricing, and deductible reduction. This ensures tailored protection precisely when needed, specifically benefiting car-sharing platforms and their users. "Choosing Socotra was a strategic decision that allowed If to go live quickly while maintaining autonomy," said Erik Granmar, CEO of Insrt AB, a subsidiary of If P&C. "Socotra's powerful and flexible policy core empowered our team to easily self-implement an embedded insurance product and connect it to an ecosystem of technology. By partnering with Socotra, If can deliver new products faster and more efficiently, positioning us for greater success in the Nordic and Baltic markets." The partnership began with a 5-month proof of concept, in which If self-implemented the product on Socotra and fully integrated it with their existing infrastructure for payments, claims, accounting, and reporting. Going forward, If will leverage Socotra's open APIs and well-defined and reusable configuration to independently update products and integrations, increasing their agility and reducing costs. "I applaud the tech-savvy team at If for launching an embedded car sharing product in only five months," said Dan Woods, CEO of Socotra. "I'm proud that Socotra's powerful and flexible core platform has enabled If's rapid deployment and innovative solution, and I look forward to accelerating their growth into new markets." About Socotra Socotra is the most powerful policy and billing technology in the insurance industry. Over 40 insurers worldwide trust Socotra to deliver the fastest product launches and updates, unrivaled data access and control, and the best support for insurance at massive scale–all for the lowest total cost of ownership. With true cloud and open APIs, Socotra is the most mature insurance core platform on the market. Learn more at About If P&C Insurance If is the leading property and casualty insurer in the Nordic region, with over 3.7 million customers in the Nordic and Baltic countries. If offers a full range of P&C insurance solutions and services to a broad customer base, from private individuals to large corporate customers. If operates on a pan-Nordic basis leveraging both scale and capabilities across all areas in If. If's key success factor is continuous improvement of its operations. View source version on Contacts Paige Comishpcomish@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Pink Villa
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
5 things women secretly hope for on first date and Vicky Kaushal got them all right, take notes
Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif's wedding announcement took the internet by storm. The netizens couldn't stop swooning over the imperfectionally perfect jodi. Vicky and Kat's jodi is like a straight-out Indian rom-com in which the wholesome Punjabi guy falls in love with a sophisticated foreign girl, and suddenly, 'Teri Ore' starts playing in the background. However, beyond these romantic fantasies lies reality, where real relationships come to the test. The spark is ephemeral, but a long-lasting companionship is based on factors that come with conscious learning and mutual growth. When talking with Katrina, Vicky Kaushal dished out lessons on how to impress someone by being classy and chivalrous. Especially when the woman in front of you is so wise, poised, and breathtaking. So, let's look at everything Vicky did right to woo his woman of dreams: 1. Proactive listener While Katrina Kaif talked about her journey through the film industry, Kaushal intently listened to her. His proactive reactions and open-ended questions, when Katrina talked about film, family, and personal growth, proved how much he respected her. This is especially important when your partner is talking about something that is personal to her, you should listen intently, getting involved in the conversation as much as she is. 2. Maturity Maturity might just be the most important thing for a woman. When wanting to take things seriously, a woman would want to know about your maturity and emotional availability. While talking about stardom with Kat, Vicky told her that he likes to stay grounded and not let the stardom get to his head. This shows that the Chhava actor doesn't like to tag himself as superior and likes associating with people on equal footing. Something a woman would appreciate a lot in the patriarchal and alpha male world. 3. Gives importance to family Further adding to the above stardom point, Vicky shared how when he is at home, her mother confronts him with questions like, 'Aur, ban gaya Superstar?' to keep him grounded. Taking cues from this anecdote, Kaif was quick to conclude that your mother seems to be a very wise person. To which, Vicky replied with an affectionate yes. Good family bonding is an important factor to learn about someone's emotional growth and perception towards mutual respect. If he respects his family, there is a high chance that 'being respectful' is his second nature. However, lacking it doesn't define someone's character and emotional growth. 4. They click and relate While this is something that might not necessarily be in your hands, clicking in the first meeting is an excellent sign that the relationship might just be the one. The Merry Christmas actress and Kaushal could relate to each other right from their first meeting. The way they mingled was dreamy. For instance, while talking about success and failures, Vicky brought up a poem called If by Rudyard Kipling. He had not even completed his sentence, and Katrina guessed what he was trying to say. She added to his sentence, 'Success and failure are the same', being familiar with the same poem. If you can click and relate to the other person, it might be a great start towards a fulfilling journey. 5. Makes her laugh The great thing about the Bad Newz actor in his first meeting with Kat was that he was really candid and himself around her. Sharing an anecdote from his college days, Kaushal told the actress that he used to practice acting and expressions on her song, Teri Ore. Further adding cheekily that she is her 'Guru'. Kaif burst into laughter after hearing this, blushing with cuteness. As they say, a couple who laugh together stay together. If you can make her laugh, you're golden. But don't try too hard. Be yourself, be candid, and learn what makes her chuckle heartily. Mutual respect, proactive listening, and playfulness are a few of the many qualities that can define a perfect start to any relationship. However, carrying these qualities forward throughout the journey is what would define whether the relationship would last long or not.
