India, May 30 -- This is a normal feeling for a common man. One starts with great hopes: "I am different; I am very intelligent," which has nothing to do with intelligence as such. "I will show the world that I am superior." The 'ahankar' (ego) starts to become prominent very early in one's life. Nothing much happens as life meanders. Middle age arrives, and the realisation that what was hoped for has not materialised sets in.
This affects physical health and one starts to age, with wrinkles and lines becoming more pronounced, and, yes, hair starting to grey. Mental health suffers too, with some requiring medical help. Old age starts to show its harmful effects with loss of memory, unless one is mentally active, not glued mindlessly to tel...