IT'S NOT THE SEAT, IT'S THE SELF

Yesterday, I found myself at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, attending an international event buzzing with dignitaries, achievers, and a certain sense of grandeur. It was the kind of gathering where elegance meets ego, where the clinking of glasses is often matched by the subtle sound of status play.

I quietly took the seat allotted to me—no fuss, no need for front-row attention. I was content, simply soaking in the atmosphere. But soon, something curious caught my eye. Around me, many guests were scanning the room, subtly inching toward what they assumed were the “right” seats—front rows, central spots, and corners with visibility. Some even reserved chairs with their belongings, as though location would validate their importance.

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IT MADE ME WONDER :

Is it really about where you sit—or how deeply you're rooted in your sense of self-worth?

Does a front-row seat suddenly elevate someone’s identity? Or do people chase visibility because they believe they’ll be valued more if they’re seen?

The truth is, no chair can lift someone whose foundation is fragile. And no chair can diminish someone anchored in purpose, in quiet confidence.

I sat almost at the back—far from the spotlight. And yet, when my name was called to receive an award, heads turned. Surprised? Maybe. Because in our world, position is often mistaken for power. Visibility is confused with value.

HERE'S WHAT I'VE COME TO LEARN :

A chair doesn’t define a champion. Your journey does. Your consistency does. Your truth does.

The most powerful seat isn't the one in front of the stage. It's the one where you sit with humility in your heart and conviction in your craft. Let others chase the limelight. You? Focus on building light within.

Because sooner or later, the world turns—not to the loudest in the room—but to the one whose work echoes long after the applause fades.