What did Pascal whisper in my ear?

What did Pascal whisper to me?

Have you seen Lage Raho Munnabhai, the movie?

Munna (played by Sanjay Dutt), in an attempt to impress the girl he is in love, reads a lot about Mahatma Gandhi. He reads so much on Gandhiji that he starts hallucinating. He sees Gandhiji talking to him and even offer his good counsel. In one of the high points, he even inspires Munna to take on a shrewd businessman using his favourite weapon – ahimsa or non-violence.

I loved the movie. I watched it with my friend Hemant.

Hemant was sure that he didn’t need health insurance. “This is a waste of money. I am fit and fine. I rather invest that premium money in stocks and get it to multiply. Why lose out on paying silly premium on a policy, which i will not make a claim on?” Hemant argued.

Before I could say anything, his phone rang and he excused himself to take the call. I was trying to form my argument to help him understand why it was important.

While I sat wondering I felt someone standing next to me. Surprisingly, I didn’t see anyone walk in. I wanted to ask who he was but he quickly put his hand on his lips.  

Read more