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Chennabasavanna SL IPS, Karnataka Police Academy, Mysore (2026)

30/05/2026

ಒಂದು ವೇಳೆ ಮನುಷ್ಯ ವಿನಾಶದಿಂದ ಹೊರತಾಗಿರದೆ, ಆ ವಿನಾಶವೇ ಪ್ರಕೃತಿಯ ವಿನ್ಯಾಸದ ಒಂದು ಭಾಗವಾಗಿದ್ದರೆ?

"ನಾನೇ ಪ್ರಕೃತಿ."
ಕೇವಲ ಅದರ ಒಂದು ಭಾಗವಲ್ಲ.

ಮೊನ್ನೆಯಷ್ಟೇ, ನಾನೂ ನನ್ನ ಸ್ನೇಹಿತ ಸಂತೋಷ್ ಕಾವೇರಿ ನದಿಯ ಆಳವಿಲ್ಲದ ಹರಿಯುವ ನೀರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಕಾಲಿಟ್ಟುಕೊಂಡು ಕೂತಿದ್ದೆವು. ನಮ್ಮ ಮಾತು ಪ್ರಕೃತಿ, ಸುಸ್ಥಿರ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿ (sustainable development) ಮತ್ತು ಎಲ್ಲರನ್ನೂ ಒಳಗೊಳ್ಳುವ ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆಯ (inclusive growth) ಕಡೆಗೆ ಹೊರಳಿತ್ತು. ನಮ್ಮ ಪಕ್ಕದಲ್ಲೇ ಬಿದ್ದಿದ್ದ ಒಂದು ಒಣ ಮರದ ದಿಮ್ಮಿಯನ್ನು ಗೆದ್ದಲು ಹುಳುಗಳು ತಿನ್ನುತ್ತಿದ್ದವು.

ಆ ಗೆದ್ದಲುಗಳು ಆ ಮರದ ದಿಮ್ಮಿಯನ್ನೇ ತಮ್ಮ ಮನೆಯನ್ನಾಗಿ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತಿದ್ದವು, ಆದರೆ ಅದೇ ಪ್ರಕ್ರಿಯೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಆ ದಿಮ್ಮಿಯನ್ನು ನಿಧಾನವಾಗಿ ನಾಶಪಡಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದವು. ಆ ದೃಶ್ಯ ನಮ್ಮ ಮನಸ್ಸಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಹಾಗೇ ಉಳಿದುಬಿಡ್ತು.

ಅದು ಸುಸ್ಥಿರ ಬಳಕೆಯೆ? ಎಲ್ಲರನ್ನೂ ಒಳಗೊಂಡ ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆಯೆ? ಅಥವಾ ಪ್ರಕೃತಿ ತನ್ನದೇ ಆದ ವಿನ್ಯಾಸವನ್ನು, ನಿಯಮವನ್ನು ಪಾಲಿಸುತ್ತಿತ್ತೆ?

ಆಗಲೇ ಆ ಮುಜುಗರ ತರಿಸುವ, ನಮ್ಮನ್ನೇ ನಾವು ಪ್ರಶ್ನಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವಂತಹ ಆಲೋಚನೆಯೊಂದು ಹುಟ್ಟಿಕೊಂಡಿತು:
ನಾವೂ ಕೂಡ ಇದನ್ನೇ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿಲ್ಲವೇ?
ನಮ್ಮ ಸ್ವಂತ ವಿನಾಶವನ್ನು ನಾವೇ ವೇಗಗೊಳಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲೆಂದೇ ನಾವು ಬುದ್ಧಿವಂತರಾದೆವೆ?
ಅಥವಾ, ಈ ಜೀವಸಂಕುಲದ ಚಕ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ತಮ್ಮ ಪಾತ್ರವೇನು ಎಂಬ ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣ ಅರಿವಿನೊಂದಿಗೆ ಕೆಲವು ಜೀವಿಗಳು ಹೀಗೆಯೇ ನಿರ್ಗಮಿಸಬೇಕು ಎನ್ನುವುದು ಪ್ರಕೃತಿಯ ಇಚ್ಛೆಯೆ? ಅಕ್ಕನ ವಚನದಂತೆ "ತೆರಣಿಯ ಹುಳು ತನ್ನ ಸ್ನೇಹದಿಂದ ಮನೆಯ ಮಾಡಿ ತನ್ನ ನೂಲು ತನ್ನನೆ ಸುತ್ತಿ ಸಾವಂತೆ,
ಮನಬಂದುದನು ಬಯಸಿ ಬೇವುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನಯ್ಯಾ" ಎಂಬಂತೆ...

ಬಹಳಷ್ಟು ಜನ ಹೇಳುತ್ತಾರೆ:
"ನಾನು ಪ್ರಕೃತಿಯ ಒಂದು ಭಾಗ" ಅಂತ. ಆದರೆ, ಅದೇ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿ
"ನಾನೇ ಪ್ರಕೃತಿ" ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದಾಗ ಏನಾಗುತ್ತದೆ?

ಆ ಅರಿವು ನಿಜಕ್ಕೂ ಅಂತರಾಳದಿಂದಲೇ ಮೂಡಿದರೆ, ಹೇಗೆ ಬದುಕಬೇಕು, ಯಾವುದನ್ನು ಬಳಸಬೇಕು, ಏನನ್ನು ಕಟ್ಟಬೇಕು ಅಥವಾ ಹೇಗೆ ಕಣ್ಮರೆಯಾಗಬೇಕು ಎಂದು ವಿವರಿಸಲು ಹೊರಗಿನ ಯಾವ ತತ್ವಜ್ಞಾನದ, ಸ್ಕ್ರಿಪ್ಟ್‌ನ ಅಗತ್ಯವಿರುವುದಿಲ್ಲ. ಆದರೆ, ಈ ಪಯಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಎಲ್ಲೋ ಒಂದು ಕಡೆ, ನಮ್ಮಲ್ಲಿ ಕೆಲವರು ತಿಳಿದೋ ತಿಳಿಯದೆಯೋ ಈ ವಿನಾಶವನ್ನು ವೇಗಗೊಳಿಸುವ ವೇಗವರ್ಧಕಗಳಾಗಿ (catalysts) ಬದಲಾಗಿದ್ದೇವೆ. ಮತ್ತು ಬಹುಶಃ, ಕೆಲವೊಮ್ಮೆ, ನಾವೇ ಆ ಗೆದ್ದಲು ಹುಳುಗಳು.

ನಂತರ, ಈ ಆಲೋಚನೆಯನ್ನು ಪ್ರೊಫೆಸರ್ ಆಶಿಶ್ ಬಿಲ್ ಮೋಹನ್ ಅವರೊಂದಿಗೆ ಹಂಚಿಕೊಂಡಾಗ, ಅವರು ಆರಂಭದಲ್ಲಿ "ನೀವೇಕೆ ಇಷ್ಟೊಂದು ನಿರಾಶಾವಾದಿಗಳಾಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದೀರಿ (pessimistic)?" ಎಂದು ಕೇಳಿದರು. ಆದರೆ ಮಾತು ಆಳಕ್ಕಿಳಿದಂತೆ, ನಮ್ಮಲ್ಲಿದ್ದ ಖಚಿತತೆಯ ಜಾಗವನ್ನು ಮೌನ ಆವರಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳತೊಡಗಿತು.
ಆಗ ಅವರು ಮೈಕಲ್ ಜಾಕ್ಸನ್‌ನ "ಅರ್ತ್ ಸಾಂಗ್" (Earth Song) ಅನ್ನು ನಮ್ಮೊಂದಿಗೆ ಹಂಚಿಕೊಂಡರು.

ಅಂದು ರಾತ್ರಿ ನಾನು ಆ ಹಾಡನ್ನು ಮತ್ತೆ ನೋಡಿದೆ.
ಮನುಕುಲವು ಹೇಗೆ ಒಂದೇ ಸಮಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಕರ್ತನಾಗಿಯೂ ಮತ್ತು ವಿನಾಶಕನಾಗಿಯೂ ವರ್ತಿಸುತ್ತದೆ ಎಂಬುದರ ನೋವಿನ ನೆನಪದು. ಬಹುಶಃ ಅದಕ್ಕಾಗಿಯೇ ಆ ಹಾಡು ಇಂದಿಗೂ ಮನಸ್ಸನ್ನು ಕದಡುತ್ತದೆ. ನನಗೂ ಗೊತ್ತು, ನಾನೂ ಆ ಗೆದ್ದಲು ಹುಳುಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಒಬ್ಬ, ಬಹುಶಃ ವಿನಾಶವನ್ನು ವೇಗಗೊಳಿಸುವ ಗೆದ್ದಲು ನಾನಲ್ಲದಿರಬಹುದು.

ಆದರೆ ಆ ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ಇನ್ನೂ ಹಾಗೇ ಉಳಿದಿದೆ:
ಅಸಲಿಗೆ ನಾವಾರು?
🎵 ಅರ್ತ್ ಸಾಂಗ್ – ಮೈಕಲ್ ಜಾಕ್ಸನ್
https://youtu.be/XAi3VTSdTxU?si=00m2AxaMsOgSq80U

29/05/2026

CAUTION: What if humanity is not separate from destruction, but part of nature’s design for it?

The other day, my friend Mr. Santosh and I were sitting in the shallow waters of the River Kaveri, speaking about nature, sustainability, and human progress.

Nearby, a fallen log was slowly being consumed by termites. They were turning it into their home while destroying it at the same time, that image stayed with us. Was that sustainable consumption? Inclusive growth? Or simply nature following its own design?

And then came an uncomfortable thought: Are we doing the same?, have human beings evolved intelligence only to accelerate destruction?, Or is this also part of nature’s cycle- where certain species unknowingly become catalysts for their own decline?

Many of us say, “I am part of nature.” But what happens when someone says,
“I am nature.” If we truly understood that deeply, perhaps we would not need endless debates about how to live, consume, build, or protect.

Because somewhere along the way, many of us have also become termites in our own way -slowly consuming the very systems, resources, and balance that sustain us.

Later, we shared this discussion with Prof. Ashish Bill Mohan. At first, he asked whether we were becoming pessimistic. But as the conversation deepened, silence slowly replaced certainty.
He then shared Michael Jackson’s “Earth Song.” I watched it again later that night.
And it felt less like a song, and more like a mirror.

A reminder that humanity often behaves like both creator and destroyer at the same time.
Maybe that is why the song still feels unsettling even today.

The question still remains: What are we truly becoming?
🎵 Earth Song – Michael Jackson
https://youtu.be/XAi3VTSdTxU?si=00m2AxaMsOgSq80U

27/05/2026

The three senses: A deeper cut

These are not rules written in a manual. They are instincts shaped over time until they become part of who we are - in uniform, and in life.

Sense of Person
Before authority comes humanity. A victim’s mother may not remember legal sections, but she will remember dignity. A habitual offender needs clarity, not anger.
A public representative deserves facts without fear or favor. The day we stop seeing the person, policing becomes procedure without purpose.

Sense of Place
Every place carries memory, a police station may be the last place where someone still carries hope. A crime scene is where someone’s life changed forever, a funeral ground is not a backdrop for visibility- it is grief made visible. Places speak, even when people do not.

Sense of Time
Time in policing is never neutral, a delayed response can cost evidence, trust, or even a life.
But timing is more than punctuality. It is knowing when to act, when to wait, when silence heals, and when silence harms.

In a world where one clip can outrun years of service, timing often defines credibility.

These are not soft skills, they are survival skills -for justice, institutional trust, and our own conscience.
And perhaps the real test is this: Can we carry these three senses even when nobody is watching?

Because that is when we discover whether we are wearing the uniform or the uniform is wearing us.

22/05/2026

The real challenge of taking initiative is not the work itself.It is fighting the system around the work.

A CEO loses capital when decisions are delayed.
A police officer loses morale when action is delayed.

Today, both business and public service are facing the same reality - process is slowly becoming bigger than purpose.

During her recent visit to our Academy, I had the opportunity to brief Ms. Abhilasha Bisht IPS, DGP, Telangana Police Academy, on initiatives like Standardisation of Syllabus, R&D Team, AICU, MILLIC, and PODCAST.

What stayed with me was how quickly she understood the intent behind these efforts.
Because meaningful change inside systems is never easy.

Entrepreneurs struggle with approvals and compliance before they can focus on growth.
Officers struggle with procedural layers before they can focus on better public service.
And over time, delays do more than slow work, they slowly drain initiative.

Many capable people stop pushing forward not because they lack talent or ideas, but because constantly fighting the system becomes exhausting.

That is why leadership matters, when leaders create space for innovation, trust people, and encourage initiative, systems begin to evolve from within.

We do not lack talent in this country, sometimes, we simply need systems that support effort instead of suffocating it.

Whether in business or public service, the battle is often the same - ensuring the system serves the mission, not just the process.

15/05/2026

The real journey is not reaching the ocean. It is remembering the shore.

Last week, on a beach in Chennai, I witnessed something beautiful during the release of Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings by the Forest Department.

What surprised me was this.
The hatchlings were not placed directly into the sea.
They were left several meters away and made to crawl on their own.
When I asked why, a researcher said: “They need to earn their first journey. The struggle prepares them for survival.”

That thought stayed with me.
But what amazed me even more was what happens years later.
After spending nearly 10 to 12 years in the vast ocean, travelling thousands of kilometers, these turtles return to the exact same beach where they were born to lay their eggs.

No map, no guidance, no GPS.
The word “Ridley” itself comes from “riddle” because even scientists still wonder how they find their way back.

Standing there, I realised something.
In life and leadership, we spend so much time chasing the ocean- success, recognition, achievements.

But perhaps the real measure of growth is whether we remember the shore that shaped us.
The parents who sacrificed quietly.
The teachers who believed in us early.
The mentors who guided us.
The first team that trusted us.
Nature remembers its roots instinctively.
We have to choose to remember ours.

What is one early influence in your life that still shapes who you are today?

08/05/2026

An ant refused to leave its wounded teammate behind, would you?

It was a quiet morning at the tennis court. The sun was just rising when something on the fence caught my eye- a trail of red weaver ants.

I almost walked away, then I noticed one ant carrying another injured ant.

I called my tennis partner, Mr. Mallikarjun Baladandi IPS, SP Mysore. He smiled and explained how these ants rescue and care for their wounded, and even carry away the dead to protect the colony.

Small creatures, powerful values. That moment stayed with me.

Because leadership is not tested when everything goes right. It is revealed when things fall apart, when teammates struggle, when failure and blame become easy.

Real leaders stand closer in those moments, not further away.
They protect their people, they carry the wounded, they never leave their own behind.

Maybe the ants already understand something we often forget.

01/05/2026

Should public servants be active on social media, or should we stay quietly behind the scenes?

This question came up in a recent conversation with my close friend s, Tahsildar of Channapatna. What began as a casual catch-up gradually turned into a thoughtful exchange.

He put it very simply: “If people have to trust the system, we must be willing to be visible. Transparency needs courage.” That made me pause, because being visible is not always easy. It invites opinions, criticism, and sometimes misunderstanding. Many of us hesitate, not because the work lacks meaning, but because we are unsure how it will be perceived.

He then shared what his team had been doing during the SSLC examinations. They went beyond routine duties, visiting students’ homes, speaking with parents, and working with teachers to create a focused environment.

At the same time, he shared these efforts openly on social media, not for attention, but to keep the community informed.
The impact was clear. Channapatna’s pass percentage rose from 60% to 97%, and in one school, from 32% to 95%.

But what stayed with me was not the numbers. It was the way he spoke about it, with no pride or celebration, only a quiet sense of responsibility. I told him, “This is what going beyond the call of duty looks like.”

That conversation made me reflect. Transparency may feel uncomfortable, but it builds trust. Silence, at times, allows the wrong narratives to grow louder. When sincere work is shared with the right intent, it does more than inform, it gives people a reason to believe.

In the end, it is not about being seen, but about being honest in what we do and having the courage to stand by it.

How do you see this in your own experience?

25/04/2026

When experience speaks, we must listen.

Recently, I had a simple conversation with one of my staff members.
Nothing formal. Just a few honest thoughts shared.

He spoke about life in government service, especially in the Police department, where those who work closely with senior officers experience constant change.

With every transfer, everything changes. A new officer, a new way of working, a new way of seeing people.
Sometimes, it helps you grow.
Sometimes, it brings uncertainty.

There are moments, he said, when people are judged not for their work, but based on what is heard about them, and in such times, even sincere and hardworking staff can feel the strain.

After nearly 30 years of service, there was no complaint in his voice.
Only acceptance.
“Kaalaaya tasmai namah” - we accept what time brings and continue our duty.

He then shared something very simple, yet very powerful.
Service, he said, is like a game of chess.
Once the game is over, every piece goes back into the same box.
Positions, roles, authority- all are temporary.

What remains is how we lived those years.
The respect we earned.
The trust we built.
The relationships we carried.

And one final thought stayed with me. Even a pawn, when it reaches the other end, becomes powerful. In life too, sincerity and trust give meaning to our journey.

As I reflect on this conversation, one thing feels clear.
Transfers and decisions are part of the system.
But fairness, empathy, and the ability to understand people beyond assumptions- that is our responsibility.

Because in the end, it is not the position we held that defines us.
It is the dignity we gave others and the trust we built.
Perhaps that is what truly makes a career meaningful.

18/04/2026

Beyond borders, a decade of partnership between Karnataka and Bavaria.

The Hanns Seidel Foundation India marks three decades of meaningful engagement, strengthening cooperation between institutions in India and Germany.

Over the past 10 years, the collaboration between the Karnataka State Police and the Bavarian Police has grown into a strong and structured partnership. What began through a Memorandum of Understanding has evolved into something far more impactful.

Through joint training, exchange programs, and continuous dialogue on areas like community policing, cybercrime, and leadership, this partnership has created real opportunities for learning and growth.

What stands out most is not just the exchange of knowledge, but the mutual respect and understanding that has developed over time.

I was glad to receive the 30-year commemorative book from the Foundation through Judith Weinberger-Singh and Dr T. Arul Roncalli. It was especially meaningful to see the Bavarian State parliamentary delegation’s visit to the Karnataka Police Academy featured in it.

Moments like these remind us that when institutions come together with purpose, the impact goes far beyond formal engagements.

As policing challenges become more complex, collaborations like this are not just valuable, they are essential. They help us stay prepared, adaptable, and future-ready.

Because progress is always stronger when it is shared.

10/04/2026

Can training keep pace with the speed at which policing is evolving today?

Recently, I have been entrusted with the role of Nodal Officer for Karnataka State Police on iGOT Karmayogi, the Government of India’s e-learning platform.

This experience made me reflect on how learning in public service is evolving.

Earlier, training was something we completed at the start of our careers.

Today, the challenges we face require us to keep learning continuously.

Platforms like iGOT Karmayogi are enabling this shift.
With over 1600 courses, officers can upskill, explore new areas, and learn from best practices across the country.

At Karnataka Police Academy, we have contributed 6 courses.
Our course on Handling of Radioactive Materials has been viewed by more than 34,200 learners across India.

Our PSI probationers have also completed 46 courses alongside their regular training.
It is encouraging to see them become more confident, adaptable, and technology ready.

For me, one thought stands out:
Training prepares us for the role.

Continuous learning prepares us for real challenges.
We must make learning a habit, not an event.

Those interested in exploring the platform and its initiatives can learn more here:
www.igotkarmayogi.gov.in/ #/sadhana-saptah

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