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The much awaited Ayodhya verdict is round the corner.With so much anticipation, It is bound to arouse the sentiments of one of the groups. Much blood if not ink has flowed since the babri-masjid kand on the 6^th of December 1992, which is dated in red ink in the history of the SECULAR state of India.

                According to facts and figures the Archeologiacal survey of India concluded that the piece of land was the birth place of ShreeRam and hence an important spot for hindu pilgrims. Then in thr 17^th century with the advent of the Mughals the place of the temple was taken up by the Babari-Masjid. But literary works of the ancient times point out that uptil quite sometime both the hindus and muslims worshiped that holy spot together, but with provocation of certain parties like the VHP(Vishwa Hindu Parishad) and other opposition parties, the masjid was demolished in ’92 leading to mass killing of more than 2000 people in the northern parts of the country and also in Mumbai. Since that day onwards this has been a sensitive issue bringing sour memories and reviving revengeful feelings for many.

                Going to the root, is it really important as in whose favor will the decision be?  How can a piece of land be the cause of loss of peace, can it be so important that it boils down to life and death for millions of people. It is said that it’s the janmbhumi of lord Ram but if we get to thinking would lord Ram-the messiah of righteousness and humanity want such non compassionate behavior by the his followers?

Will it actually matter if we have one less mosque or one less temple? If that place is so holy then shouldn’t it be a reason of oneness rather than bloodshed and violence? Religion is a way of living which helps you to follow the path that takes one to spiritual happiness and not incite us to curb the religious beliefs of other sects. Will the muslims not read their namaz if that mosque is not made or the hindus stop worshiping if the temple is not? On a personal note “mann me Ram baithao, bhumi main kya rakkha hai?”

Mysterious

I wish to go up to the horizon,

Follow the boat that goes furthest.

I wish to encircle the rainbow,

Chase the birds that sit on the colorful bands.

I wish to follow the arrows of the highway wherever they may take,

No destination just to know where it takes.

I wish to explore the forbidden paths,

Behind the bars of restricted entry.

I wish to see what clouds are made of,

To tickle and make them water.

I wish to dissect happiness,

And see what its made of.

I wish to understand the mystical, the supreme power that holds the universe,

The light that we pray to,

I wish to unravel the unknown,

And in the process comprehend my own self.

I CAN

I CAN

I can do what I want,

I can do what I need to,

I can overcome every obstacle,

I can reach the heights not soared,

I can touch the the depth unreached,

I can prove facts unproven,

I can learn my own lessons,

I can surmount the fears inside me,

I can rise above the pettiness of materialism,

I can grace being my own self,

I can be my own strength,

I can defeat the devil inside me,

I can get through the toughest times,

I can solve the arduous maze,

 If only I believe I Can,

If only I believe that His hand is over my head,

If only I give myself a chance to,

If only I take the trouble of doing it,

If only I let myself make a mistake,

If only I TRY to…

Vande Mataram---- Hail to the MotherLand

There is so much to commend about our motherland,

I lack words to applaud its glorious history,

I bend my head in the honor of this great land,

This land of valiant warriors,

Our courageous leaders from past and present,

Men of wit and astuteness,

Her sons who toil to make the land reap gold,

Flavors spread far and wide,

So different yet so similar,

So many dialects and numerous traditions,

It’s rich culture and splendid saga of bravery,

Stories of humility and hospitality,

The pioneers of medicine and numbers,

The ocean of enlightenment and knowledge – The Vedas,

The epitome of lovingness and compassion,

 The stories of immortal heroes and heroines,

We bend our head in front of this great Land,

In respect and duty,

And be utmost ready to glorify its present and future.

For all my loving FRIENDS who have been and will always be there for me

Dedicated to all of u who have and will always be dere for me J

So no one told you life was gonna be this way                                                                                                                    
Your jobs a joke, you're broke, your love life's D.O.A.                                                                                                                                                 
It's like you're always stuck in second gear                                                                                                                                      
And it hasn't been your day, your week, your month,                                                                                                             
or even your year                                                                                                                                                                                   
but..I'll be there for you                                                                                                                                                                                           
When the rain starts to pour                                                                                                                                                                                                       
I'll be there for you                                                                                                                                                                                                             
Like I've been there before                                                                                                                                                                                                                
I'll be there for you                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
'Cuz you're there for me too...                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                                                                                              
You're still in bed at ten                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
And work began at eight                                                                                                                                                                   You've burned your breakfast                                                                                                                                                                        
So far... things are goin' great                                                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
Your mother warned you there'd be days like these                                                                                                                                                                                
Oh but she didn't tell you when the world has brought                                                                                                                                                        
You down to your knees that...                                                                                                                                                                              
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
I'll be there for you                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
When the rain starts to pour                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
I'll be there for you                                                                                                                                                                                            
Like I've been there before                                                                                                                                                                                                    
I'll be there for you                                                                                                                                                                                               
'Cuz you're there for me too...                                                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
No one could ever know me                                                                                                                                                                         
No one could ever see me                                                                                                                                                                         
Seems you're the only one who knows                                                                                                                                                                       
What it's like to be me                                                                                                                                                                                     
Someone to face the day with                                                                                                                                                                                  
Make it through all the rest with                                                                                                                                                                      
Someone I'll always laugh with                                                                                                                                                                        
Even at my worst I'm best with you, yeah                                                                                                                                                             
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
It's like you're always stuck in second gear                                                                                                                                                      
And it hasn't been your day, your week, your month,                                                                                                                                      
or even your year...                                                                                                                                                                                                               
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
I'll be there for you                                                                                                                                                                                                
When the rain starts to pour                                                                                                                                                                                                 
I'll be there for you                                                                                                                                                                                                             
Like I've been there before                                                                                                                                                                                     
I'll be there for you                                                                                                                                                                                               
'Cuz you're there for me too...                                                                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
I'll be there for you                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
I'll be there for you                                                                                                                                                                                                  
I'll be there for you                                                                                                                                                                                                 
'Cuz you're there for me too...                                                                                                                                                                                       

Angel

A hand that wasn’t held,

A flower that wasn’t  tendered,

I met this little one at an orphanage,

With face like that of a sage,

Those huge eyes, a whole lot of questions they had,

The voice touched me deep inside, wanted it to call me dad,

The little hands he held out to me,

Just one look made an impression so deep and extreme,

 He had no home,

How could some have left him alone,

Well I thank them for it was my luck,

To have found this angel -  in life that I did lack,

 I feel sorry for the years we spent without each other,

But the moment I brought him to his home has been the best this further,

He has come to be the best part of my life,

Or maybe life itself is him,

Adopt an angel,

Bring the one home who has no one.

Life will have another meaning,

Your world will sparkle with divine blessing.

HOPE

‘Dream’ because you ought to fly,

‘cause you ought to reach the stars so high.

Look back may you never,

Forget not to wear your smile forever.

Success comes from figments of imagination,

Each daring deed needs inspiration.

Every shining star has a hidden story,

Life is just an unsolved mystery.

All the mysteries are run by a power divine,

Behind all the things that nature harmoniously entwine.

There is this enormous power in your soul,

Perseverance and patience can mine diamonds from coal.

Never say ‘I’ve tried enough’

Get up , you got to be tough.

Never feel inadequate in this competitive race,

Remember no one can ever take your place.

So, if you are too far away or just missed the line,

Get up and get going just one more time.

Shattered dream

Disenchanted, lost, frightened,-The inner self.

Dusky, unclear, darkened, The future gets.

It happens when plans don’t succeed,

Unsolicited set of events that impede.

No one to be blamed but circumstances,

Crestfallen mind that cannot find options,

Refuses to dream again, A direction is all what it require.

What it wanted, wasn’t surefire,

But the news that it cannot get that now,

Makes it want it anyhow.

Expectations when not met,

Become bars which on dejection banquet.

Shoulders suddenly start feeling heavy and over burdened,

Insecurities crowd around,

Eyes still stuck on the sky,

Not definite how to even give a try.

A backup plan is what it doesn’t have,

Learnt another lesson,

Will learn to live with it though with hesitation.

  

NANA

I wish I had a chance to say goodbye....


Often have I started writing bout you Nana but never had the courage to go further than 3-4 lines. But this time I somehow find a force inside me that makes me write...


I wish I could be there,
I wish I could say goodbye,
I know you are still here somewhere,
Over all of us, You keep your protective eye,
There hasn't been a moment more painful,
Than when I found You had left us all,
The sorrow out of which I myself still cant pull,
I still skip a beat when I recall,
There has never been a news as bad,
It took me days even to realize the bitter truth,
Such a sudden farewell,
How could God be so brute,
I miss you Nana,
Every time I accomplish something,
Every time I lose something,
I still remember that rhyme,
I still cant forget the blessings you bestowed,
I remember You being there for my birthdays,
I miss You more now every year,
Diwali has lost its charm,
I light a diya on your birthday,
My eyes still search for you when I enter your room,
My throat fills up when I see your image on the wall,
Your clothes are still hung in the same manner,
Often I search its pockets,
Each and every thing in that house,
Reminds me of your being there,
I wish could just touch your feet once,
I wish I could Fare you well for your heavenly abode,
I wish You could see that I have realized your dreams,
I stand by the principals you laid for me,
I can feel your presence every time I chant OM,
I promise to follow the path you showed,
I imagine the scene of you being taken away...away from us forever,
But I know you are immortal in our hearts,
memories will stay though life may surpass,
I make myself calm reminding what mummy said"He lived a happy life and looked peaceful like a saint when he was been taken away"
I love you Nana, we all do,
I know You will always be there for me, supporting me and loving me, protecting me...

Another "HIGH"

Yet another PEAK conquered.

It must not be a very big thing for many but for me it is an accomplishment. I always undermined myself thinking that I am not
cut out for such a task. But today it feels so nice to have successfully completed yet another trek. This is probably just a small
example of will-power. I decided I wanted to and I did it, just a little training and the attitude"I can do it!" took me through.Its so truly said - "Its not the aptitude but your attitude that decides altitude in life". And I cannot believe I actually enjoy trekking now. There is this inexplicable content when you reach your destination.The breathtakingly beautiful view from the top does justice to the journey. I truly felt as if I rule this world. You are literally at the top of this world when you reach the highest point. I admit that it gets a bit intimidating at times but just as a fellow trekker said "Trust" nothing is going to get wrong. And yes I trusted and up I went. For details we have been going trekking since the past two weekends now. Our first trek was to purandar fort. An amazing trek, though a little rough terrain yet one is left awestruck with the beauty. It was like walking in the clouds, above them to be exact. Heavenly beautiful. The next trek was to Tikona fort, again built by Shivaji, not that challenging but a steep trek. At a point there is this stretch of 200-300 steep steps. You actually have to sit in order to reach the next step. A wonderful experience. One feels so close to nature, lush green tress and grass all around, a soothing breeze, not so soothing sun at times, clouds, rains , rough terrain, completely natural untouched by urbanization, and yes wonderful company. What more can I ask for on a weekend. I loved it. And I am so proud of myself for outgrowing the fear of mine.Thanks to my mates who helped me overcome it.

the DROP of life

"The Need of the hour"

"Every little drop adds to the ocean" We have heard this idiom a number of times. But as of now I am talking bout the literal meaning of the sentence. Yes, if every little drop adds to the ocean then every drop that we consume subtracts from the ocean. If we rethink before wasting every single drop we might end up making a difference. Are we aware of the depletion of fresh water resources? We must have heard a zillion times that in the near future we will be deprived of fresh water. Yet, do we understand the gravity of this topic? The basic aim in our life is to ensure a secure and bright future for our children, but if now we do not take any measures to save water then our coming generations would not be able to survive. Alas! this is the truth that many of us do not realize. But it is shameful enough to know that although most of us know about these problems yet we don't try to look out for appropriate measures to avert the danger.



Its all brown,Its all dry,
What if they had given a try,
No rains, the damns are at level zero,
No grains, there wasn't water enough for them to grow.
Glaciers have all melted,
The rivers once rush-hush are now depleted,
The wells are arid,
Ground water drained,

Its all brown, Its all dry,
What if they had given a try,
Just a little effort,a small gesture,
Would have procrastinated if not cure,
` A five minute shower,
Instead of an hour,
Closing the tap while you brush,
It wouldn't have costed much,


Its all brown, Its all dry,
What if they had given a try,
Believe me it would have been wiser,
Not to have chosen diamonds and gold over water!!

Turmoil

I know not what the future hold,
I give time time to unfold.
With hope filled in my eyes,
I let my heart see countless dreams.
My brain though effortlessly concious
Yet it is not insolently audatious.
It knows what it wants in life,
But to hide its fear it ends up in a strife.
My heart and mind are at a constant war,
between the devil and angel my soul is tore.
A common ground, for both to accede,
Why cant I find one and still stand by my creed?

Heaven

Monsoon is at its full bloom. The weather has become beautiful, people seem more bouyant and radiant. Things have become so lively. The other day i went to the park in my society. It was so refreshing, seeing those little ones run around. What caught my attention most was this man aged around 35, sitting on a slide because his daughter was forcing him to sit on the slide and prevent her from falling. The sight was so cute. For a while i wanted to go back to my childhood, to that innocent age. But then I realised that beside me was my mom walking with me. I swept into thinking how would she feel seeing me grown into what i am? Memories of my own chilhood filled my mind, everything around has changed, every relation has become more intense or faded but this one bond has been just as it was 22 years ago. That warm smile which has remained as such. The unconditional love in that huge heart and support and in those gleaming eyes. I looked at her for a moment and felt so content. She has been a firm pillar of strenght for me, the wind blew and with it i could smell her scent, most familiar and pleasant smell. I walked with her just speaking nothing, clicked a few photographs of her...the prettiest living thing. An unexplicable urge to hug her tight and kiss her, but with full force I kept myself from doing that because i knew that there would be a sway of emotion which would make my dumb eyes water. I walked back home with her, kept my head in her lap and lost myself in heaven.

"The Unknown"

Last night when I slept

I opened my eyes wide

All I could see..

Was me sitting, right by my beside

I held my hand..

And walked on the sand..

No footprints to follow…was my first time

To walk with me and only me..I thought would be no crime

The wind naive, didn’t know to blow

The dark night had no way to show..

I could crawl, I could walk… I ran

I couldn’t hold my hand…

Like a snap..it was gone

The hand left me alone

No way to go back….just had to go on..

Stuck I was..in my thoughts..

When I knew I didn’t have to think

I could have walked straight or just stopped ..

But I waited for the kink

Then I felt some soul beside....in my ear it hummed,

It was of a stranger but didn't seem unknown

I hesitated, i contemplated, stood there stoned,

I noticed, through the darkness its aura shone,

Not weak to stop,not strong to move..

With the end of road…I had nothing left to prove

The sea was silent just as were we,

He was just staring and didn't say a word to me,

Yet I understood it all,Never had i felt this before,

I felt some inexplicable content, standing at that shore,

My eyes met his,

All thorough out i had waited for a moment like this,

He held my hand...

and walked on the sand....

Our footprints followed us...Was our first time

To walk with him and only him i knew was no crime

The wind in rhythm blew so soft,

The bright light dawn had brought...

I could  crawl, I could walk.. I ran

In his hand he held my hand...

I closed my eyes…and I woke up..

I wish I could sleep that again…