Small is Beautiful

The massive drop in attendance this Ramazan has opened our eyes to a truism: ‘Small is Beautiful’. No longer do we have to deal with multiple moods and attitudes, unnecessary chatter, ego clashes and other irritants that come with exercising in a large group.

Unwinding after the exercises

In a small group, the mind stays more focused and time is not lost in wasteful distractions. Above all, bonding between the members improves over time.
There are other pluses of exercising in a small group. We don't have to be cramped inside the China Hut where we have just shifted to escape the blazing heat out in the open. We now have ample space to stretch our limbs without fear of bumping into or inhaling the sweet aroma of one another’s perspiration. The fans overhead are an added bonus.
However, too small a group is not good. For instance, we hit rock bottom this morning as there were only two of us present at the start of the exercises. (We need a minimum of three). The regulars like Kiran Prakash, Shekhawat, etc. had not come. Luckily Karun Sharma showed up and saved the day.

Karun Sharma

Otherwise we would have been left with no choice but to abandon the exercises.
Karun has lately been coming to our rescue in these precarious situations, thereby keeping his word of ensuring that not a day is lost due to want of manpower -- at least till Ramazan lasts. Today, Pushpa Gupta joined the ‘rescue effort’ as she promises to mark her presence before 7:00 a.m. from tomorrow.
Meanwhile, news comes in of no improvement in Bijoy Gupta’s condition (ref post of May 10). Pushpa informed that he has turned completely lethargic and listless, sleeps all day and has instructed all at home not to ever wake him up. The doctor who treated him for viral fever has suggested a battery of pathological tests, which would cost a bomb. Gupta is wondering whether to change the doctor.
News from Shekhawat’s end is also not good. Last evening, he had to be escorted home from the Garden in a serious condition. He was showing Mohar Singh the sore on his chest (ref post of May 7) when suddenly the "skin burst open letting out a fountain of pus”. Soon after he developed breathlessness.
But this morning when Shekhawat called up the Garden, he sounded somewhat better.

Karun Sharma:
It is good we continue to survive and do our exercises even with such low attendance. Based on clear requirements indicated to me, I have shifted my exercise into the latter half to meet the situation. I have to do some exercises for my shoulder using apparatus and complete my daily walking target. If we prioritize health, we must prioritize exercise too.

Bihari Milwani:
Shekhawat and Gupta have proved the old saying, fighting never pays. Both these 'fighting lions' are injured and remain confined to their homes.

Lt Col Angad Singh (rtd):
Summer is at its peak and it affects everyone. Everywhere people have become lethargic and avoid moving out of their homes. Remember, health is wealth. One must muster the energy to come out of the ghonsla and enjoy a little bit of nature and some funny pranks -- the very spice of a healthy life.