Time, Present Time, Presentation from the Almighty

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Today, I feel very happy and proud to take charge as President of the IMA Telangana State Branch in Karimnagar. It is an auspicious time for me to take this important responsibility. The human ego thinks that it is doing everything with its own will without recognizing the power of time and its flowing nature. Time takes human beings with its flow and selects and distributes responsibilities according to the time’s choice. The person who knows the value of time knows its power, course, various manifestations, and dimensions, and he will be oriented to time, place, and person properly. He knows the present duties of his role in that particular place with orientation to infinite nature with infinite exploration possibilities of time and he knows his present duties with new responsibilities and new orientation by the time. Wise person carries out his duties with utmost humbleness by melting his ego to the power of time with full awareness of the manifestations of the time and he will deliver all the duties with utmost commitment utilizing all resources in various forms with a proper orientation to present and delivers his duties without any distortions of his personal conditionings and with thankfulness to the present time and gives it as a holy contribution. I know where I stand in the flow of this infinite time, and I deliver my duties as President of Telangana State IMA as my duties in this new Post as presentation to the Almighty with utmost commitment and under seniors’ guidance and wisdom. Let me quote some of the dimensions of the time and its miracles. KALA SWARUPA - SHIVA Our rishis used to tell that Kala (time) is a manifestation of Lord Shiva [Figure 1]. According to another source of mythology, the Kalarathri (i.e., the Hindu goddess) is the seventh of the Navadurgas. She is known as the destroyer of darkness, ignorance, and fear and is worshipped traditionally on the 7th day of the Navaratri.[1]Figure 1: Nataraja (Master of Arts) Shiva – KalaKALA SARPA In Yoga, Kala Sarpa is symbolic of the movement of time, as it moves like Nagu (serpent), it never stops for anybody, and it always moves. And Kala Sarpa, according to our rishis, is a significant Vedic astrological condition that occurs when all 7 major planets are positioned between the shadow planets – Rahu and Kethu – which are also a form of Sarpa. The special alignment is often viewed as a negative attribution of the time symbolizing the serpent of the time, potentially causing challenges and struggles in life which can be faced with our humbleness, Lokakalyana thinking, dissolving our ego and self for the benefit of others and various organizations, and strengthening of societies with democratic spirit which will be guided by creative and promotive methods that promote wellness in all dimensions of human life.[2] This evolved way of thinking with a humble leadership qualities will change the duties with open-mindedness; considering the wisdom of seniors and dynamicity of juniors with utmost commitment, I hope I will give productive leadership by considering the present realities of time without distorting by the past memories (Booth-Boothkal memories).[3] With great humility and a deep sense of purpose, I commit myself to the duties and responsibilities as the President of the IMA, Telangana State Branch. I take on this honorable position with the wisdom and guidance of our past presidents, the energy and enthusiasm of our young leaders, and with special focus on strengthening the Junior Doctors’ Network (JDN) and Medical Students’ Network (MSN). My sincere intention is to mold the future of our Association by nurturing young leadership, while drawing upon the experience of our seniors to deliver the best possible outcomes of my tenure with complete dedication, openness, and commitment. I assure you that all the bylaws, rules, and regulations of our constitution will be implemented in both letter and spirit. During my observations, I have noted that in Zone II, which comprises Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Adilabad, and Medak districts, there are more than 20 IMA branch buildings, while Zone III, consisting of Warangal, Khammam, Nalgonda, and Mahabubnagar, has around 15–20 branch buildings. However, Zone I, covering Hyderabad and Rangareddy districts, has only one building, the IMA Headquarters. This is an unfortunate imbalance that needs to be addressed. One major reason for this disparity is that the territorial limits of several branches have not been clearly defined, which, as per our constitution, is the responsibility of the state branch. Without proper territorial definitions, many branches are unable to construct their own buildings or develop their infrastructure. Correcting this structural issue will be one of our key priorities. Our three welfare schemes stand as shining examples of the vision and hard work of our senior leaders and deserve our utmost appreciation. Before bringing any changes or additions, we must first recognize their great contribution to IMA. I appeal to our mentors and senior members to explore ways to ensure that the monetary benefits of these schemes reach our members not at the end of the schemes but along the course of the scheme. This approach will strengthen the schemes and encourage greater participation and membership, thereby improving their overall performance and sustainability. Under the Great leadership of Dr. Dwarakanatha Reddy, our membership crossed the 20,000 mark, which is a moment of pride for IMA Telangana. However, given that the total number of doctors in Telangana is around 70,000, it is unfortunate that less than half are IMA members, and even among these, many remain inactive. A significant number of doctors now identify more with their specialty associations and tend to distance themselves from the mother organization, IMA, which serves as the main representative and political front of the entire medical community. This growing disconnect must be addressed. To restore a sense of belonging and participation, every member should have the opportunity to be actively involved in the electoral process of the state branch. Granting voting rights to every honorable member in the state elections will promote inclusivity and unity. Though this may not be feasible at the national level due to the large membership exceeding 4.5 lakh, it is certainly possible and essential at the state level. I also take this opportunity to thank the Executive Body of 2024–2025 and the Constitutional Committee for their visionary decision to include electronic voting in our constitution, a major step toward transparency and modernization. At present, our three scheme offices, along with the AMS and CGP offices, are all centralized in Hyderabad. To ensure decentralization and strengthen member engagement, we should consider establishing additional operational offices in other zones with the guidance and wisdom of our seniors and past presidents. In Zone 2, Karimnagar and Nizamabad branches, and in Zone 3, Warangal and Khammam branches, as well as in Zone 1, Hyderabad City and North Hyderabad branches, we can create active centers of operation for these five major IMA functions. This decentralization will bring our activities closer to members, encourage new memberships, enhance leadership development, and make IMA operations more member-friendly and efficient. The JDN and MSN wings form the backbone of our future leadership. These networks must be strengthened by establishing active units in every IMA branch, identifying and nurturing young leaders, and linking them with the state-level JDN and MSN networks. This initiative will rejuvenate IMA’s overall leadership structure, ensuring that the voices of young doctors and students are heard alongside those of senior members. With the rapid growth of new medical colleges and hospitals across Telangana, empowering the next generation of leaders will guarantee the continuity and vitality of our association. The Hospital Board of India is another vital component of IMA that has been functioning well under the guidance of our central headquarters. However, its presence must be strengthened at the state and branch levels. Every IMA branch should have an active Hospital Board of India (HBI) division, working in coordination with the state-level HBI office located at our headquarters. Furthermore, IMA Telangana must build strong, respectful coordination with other professional and specialty organizations such as the Association of Physicians of India, the Association of Surgeons of India, the Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India, the Indian Psychiatric Society, the Indian Ophthalmologic Association, and the Indian Dermatological Association. By humbly recognizing their leadership and collaborating with them, IMA can emerge as a truly powerful, united, and representative organization of the entire medical fraternity. When we work together in harmony, our collective voice will be stronger and more effective in influencing both state and national health policies. Let us all, seniors and juniors alike, join hands with sincerity, humility, and dedication to elevate the IMA, Telangana State Branch, to greater heights. With unity of purpose, transparency in action, and the guidance of our senior leaders, I am confident that we can create a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking IMA that stands as a model for the entire nation. Financial support and sponsorship Nil. Conflicts of interest There are no conflicts of interest.