Based on my journey as a researcher, guide, external expert, and now a research workshop facilitator, I have increasingly felt the importance of the “P” in PhD and why it stands first in such a vast journey.
Taking this thought forward, I have been conducting a series of workshops inspired by Garbha Sanskar, beginning in Marathi and gradually extending to English, Hinglish, and Hindi. These sessions focus on building that foundational layer of thinking.
Today, I experienced a very unique validation of this approach.
I came across a podcast by Prasad Chalavadi, a well-known name in the saree and garments industry. What stood out was not just his business scale, but the depth of his understanding.
His awareness of the psychology of women and how it connects with sarees was remarkable. From understanding weavers, patterns of saree preferences across regions, seasonal variations, market conditions, and uniqueness of weaves, to observing how women relate to sarees emotionally and practically, everything reflected a deep sense of exploration.
What fascinated me even more was the way this understanding was translated into experience. Some of his stores have a temple within the premises. After a saree is purchased, a priest performs a pooja, offers it in the temple, and then hands it over with blessings. In others, small cows move freely, interacting with families. For me, this was something entirely new.
It made me pause and reflect. This is what I associate with the “P” in PhD, the ability to observe deeply, connect meaningfully, and build something thoughtful out of that understanding, irrespective of the domain.
This felt like a quiet validation that I am moving in the right direction. There is no comparison here, but a shared thread. When the “P” is understood well, it brings along immense and often intangible rewards.
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