Talk with Bharat Mansata

Q1. Which do you prioritize more in your decision-making: Following your heart or using your brain?

Bharat Ji: In my case, I usually listen to my heart, but after listening to my heart, I also listen to my head.

 

Q2. Name one skill that you think everyone should learn.

Bharat Ji: I think ‘clear thinking’ should be taught to everyone, and if we talk about physical skills, I believe that everyone should learn to grow their own food because the future is very uncertain.

 

Q3. What is something that truly scares you?

Bharat Ji: Slowly sinking downhill without being shaken up to jump out of the sinking boat and learn how to swim.

 

Q4. Define yourself in five words.

Bharat Ji: Do the best you can. (These are five words if you count.)

 

Q5. How do you stay focused?

Bharat Ji: By seeing what is most important.

 

Q6. What is your worst habit?

Bharat Ji: Sometimes I defer important work when I’m feeling too tired or lazy, and I lack the confidence to do it justice.

 

Q7. What is the most expensive thing you own?

Bharat Ji: My Heart and compassion. (Not in term of money but in life way.)

 

Q8. Name two person who inspires you, one celebrity and one non-celebrity.

 Celebrity: Budha.

 Non-Celebrity: Bashkar save – (Who inspired three generation of natural farmer and I find his work very important for the whole world.)

 

Q9. How many hours do you usually sleep?

Bharat Ji: 7-8 hours.

 

Q10. Do you have any good sleep hacks that you use?

Bharat Ji: No hacks. But I drink water before sleep to hydrate.

 

Q11. Arrange these in order of your priorities – Money, Love, Fame, Peace, respect?

Bharat Ji: Love > Peace > Respect > Money> Fame.

 

Q12. What do you think is more worthy of pursuit than wealth?

Bharat Ji: The well-being of nature.

 

Q13. How do you build and maintain long-lasting relationships?

Bharat Ji:

By being genuine, honest and try to understand other point of view.

 

Q14. What gives you peace in your career as well as in your relationship?

Bharat Ji: Music. Playing the flute gave me peace and peace come me and reflect back to my work and relationship. Playing flute like meditation to me.

 

Q15. What is your biggest realization in life so far?

Bharat Ji: Life is impermanent and constantly changing; we must make the most of what we have because it may not last forever.

 

Q16. If you were given another chance, would you still choose to be born a human?

Bharat Ji: Yes! Perhaps. And second choice would be as a bird.

 

Q17. Have you ever experienced any miracle? Please share it.

Bharat Ji: Life is a miracle when you gaze up at the stars and realize we have only one Earth, teeming with life. It’s a wonder that everything functions harmoniously – the sun rises, air is available for breathing, and we have nature, plants, and kind people. These daily miracles fill me with awe and gratitude.

 

Q18. If you meet God, what would you say to him/her?

Bharat Ji: Please help all of us.

 

Q19. What is something that blows your mind?

Bharat Ji: What blows my mind is how people can be so blind to the harm caused by their own ego, greed, and personal anger.

 

Q20. Give one financial advice that you’ve learned.

Bharat Ji: Don’t waste money.

 

Q21. One piece of advice that you would like to give your younger self?

Bharat Ji: Don’t worry keep following your heart.

 

Q22. What is your favourite Quote?

Bharat Ji:  “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”

 

Q23. Name your favourite book and a movie.

Book: The one straw revolution, Light of Asia and Small is beautiful.

Movie: Not remember.

 

Q24. What is your definition of success?

Bharat Ji: Having a beneficial effect on humanity and nature.

 

Q25. What is life according to you?

Bharat Ji: Life is impermanent and constantly changing; we must make the most of what we have because it may not last forever.

 

———–Thank You———

Selection Stories

“I selected him for question and answer because of his humorous demeanor and experience of running a book store for over 35 years. He strongly believes in organic farming and genuinely cares about the earth. A soft-spoken and gentle person, I was curious to hear his answers to these questions.

Alongside, I’ll also share a video of his book store below.”

Video edited by sanhita basak

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