How does one develop it?
First by believing in goodness. Then grow on it, get rewards as you get ahead in life and those rewards build it up, they make for a strong personality.

How do you connect to this inner power?
I do a bit of yoga and pranayama, I light a dia every morning and evening, and those few minutes make a difference, it instils a bit of discipline in me. Temples and other rituals though are definitely not my cup of tea. I am actually quite against them, I don’t believe in them because when giving them too much importance, it is easy to get fully entangled and forget the essence.

Did some readings or encounters inspired you much?
I read everybody starting from Confucius, Kabir, the Bible and so on. But basically being a science student, I believe in a scientific approach and analysis of everything in life.

Is there such a thing as a specific purpose in life?
Nothing moves without a purpose. But to make use of it is left to each individual. “Life itself gives you only time and space, it is up to you to fill it”. One may get an opportunity, but to use it is up to you.

Did you ever envision having an opportunity to become head of Doordarshan?
Of course, if you do not set objectives and have a vision, you do not work towards it and cannot get it. Nothing comes automatically. I was with the Human Rights Commission before and then this appointment came. Doordarshan is a public broadcaster, which means it has a responsibility to inform and broadcast the government’s thinking, policy, execution, its impact. It is equally important to understand the Constitution and the law of the land. So my previous position definitely helps in this. When we make programs here or reflect the government’s policy, the thinking process behind the policies is ultimately the good of the people of this country and that has to be reflected strongly in our programs.

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