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Harsh Goenka Ignites Debate Over 'Digital Mala' After Viral X Post
Harsh Goenka, the chairman of RPG Group, shared on X a video of a digital rosary that seemingly counts the number of prayer bead rotations. His post, which was intended to highlight the invention, misfired as many users called out the 'digitisation' of spirituality while others fact-checked his claims of an Indian make.
Updated Dec 5, 2023 , 03:13 PM IST
Harsh Goenka (left) and a screengrab from a video of a 'digital Mala' he posted on X.
Photo : Twitter
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Harsh Goenka and Anand Mahindra have gathered sizeable social media followings through their regular activity.
- A recent post by the RPG Group chairman sparked a debate about the need for a digital rosary in Hinduism.
- While some argued that it defeats the purpose of spirituality, others pointed out the inaccuracy of the tweet.
RPG Group chairman Harsh Geonka is widely considered as the next Anand Mahindra in making. He has a considerable clout on social media, particularly X, the site formerly known as Twitter.
Other than their follower differential, very little separates the two billionaire industrialists, who have earned themselves a reputation for sharing innovation-related content.
After a series of feel-good posts on X, Harsh Goenka’s recent activity has further established himself as a viral sensation who can get “netizens” talking.
A video shared by the CEAT Tyres boss has captured the interest of many users, albeit for different reasons. The clip shows a ‘digital’ rosary that counts the number of times the prayer beads are rotated.
“माला भी digital - वाह India !,” Harsh Goenka wrote.
It turns out, the device in question was never manufactured in India. As one commenter points out: “That’s not Indian invention, Harsh ji. It’s 2008 patented Digital tasbih Ring invented & patented by 'Chandri Subiakto Edward' !”
“But we are best known for renaming every thing in our name.
and funny how Technology originally is Tasbih Ring becomes a 'Jap Mala' cause it suits us.”
The misattribution was lost on most others, who appeared less than impressed by the modernisation of something as rudimentary and simple as a Jaap Mala.
“The joy in "mala" is in counting and synchronising. This will take away that,” wrote one.
Another said: “I hope they know it's not a thumb exercise nor a mere counting one either. It's a meditation, focus, concentration, and spiritual connection practice.”
Some viewed the ‘Digital Mala’ in the larger context of things.
“Need not take pain in counting also. Where are we heading in all aspects n one fine day have to pay for it,” an armchair foreseer predicted. “No physical activity at all no work for brain also now a days sab kuch digital”
For all its criticism, the Mala had at least one taker after all.
“It is good for accurate counting,” read a reply under the post. “These days digitization is converting almost every information into a digital format and the same is being invented in spirituality as well with e-darshan, e-Aarti, and now the digital mala. Hari Om!”
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