Indian Mujahedin!

Indian Mujahedeen claimed responsibility of the terror attacks in Ahmadabad. Mumbai is next. That’s what their email sent to several media houses minutes before the blasts in Ahmadabad claim.
My reaction – ask sis to avoid crowded places in the evening. But I will refrain from using negatives sentences in life and hence I will tell her human spirit is indomitable, and that we should continue to live true to out free spirits but we will be responsible to be safe.
The mention of the Indian Mujahedin did give rise to curiosity in mind. How can a human brain be so convinced, influenced to bring destruction to fellow human beings even while risking their lives. That’s zeal of some kind. And I would say whoever is leads terrorists outfits are “able” leaders – in the sense that the leader can motivate the followers to a mission. The mission itself is questionable, and is out of scope for this discussion. It’s the ability of the leader to influence the thousands for a single cause, and that too with all their zeal. Like Hitler. A lot to learn.
Hitler and the leaders of terrorists groups definitely will merit further study for research on leadership.
The desire in a common man to follow a leader can definitely be leveraged. It’s about giving direction to the cause that matters to them – basic needs, to a large extent, are causes enough. Food, shelter, education, safe families, safe communities – these matters subtle or explicit. The point is to study these causes, know them, and leverage them for a “win/win” solution. A human mind has to be caught by imagination to achieve the impossible. Every human being loves the feeling of successfully overcoming a challenge; of mastering something. The degree can vary. The key is to know that want and channelize it in the right direction.
While I say what I said I know my intentions have to be sincere, only then they will be effective. It applies for everything in life. Sincere intentions are requirements for being effective in any field of endeavour.