A Promise of Tomorrow

The moment when you knock my door
I was left in conundrum if let you in
Or to let you go!

World seemed strange and the heart sour
With millions apprehensions and nightmare ajar
Scared as I was, went back to slumber
Sweating insanely in the month of November

Winter waved hands bidding goodbye
Introducing summer to paint the golden sky
Now was the time to hit the bull's eyes
And to face the fate, not criticize

Burden to me as I bore you
I never thought I would come
    Out of the blue
But the experience of your first kick
    Played a beautiful trick
My gloomy face lit like a full moon
Giving a promise of an enchanting life soon!

When the time is right !

Never too early, never too late

Journey begins and ends with fate

Losing your faith, believing in myth

Don't latch the lock of Prosperity kit

Believe in your wishes before you desire

The Universe is with you as your Sire

Dare to dream and act to the best

Effort pays for your gut-test

So! Follow the intuition, don't lay back

Get rid of gremlins: the misery sack

There may come a time, your brethren deceive

But that is when, your strength'll conceive

Life needs a break, rest for a while

And when you're ready, lead the running mile

Leave the fear, feel light !

You'll receive the gift, when the time is right !!

Dawn and Me

The first light of the sun on earth

Light breeze drowned gaiety and mirth

The world when the eyes peep

From the long night's sleep.

Brings me close to bliss and divine

Is the road to the holy shrine.

Legacy of Hypocrisy - Part 2

And does only one of those parts know who it is???

We form part of what the alchemists call the Anima Mundi, the soul of the world. The truth is that if the Anima Mundi were merly to keep dividing, it would keep growing, but it would also become gradually weaker. That is why, as well as dividing into two, we also find ourselves. And that process of finding ourselves is called Love. Because when a soul divides, it always divides into a male part and a female part.

That's how the Book of Genesis explains it: the soul of Adam was split in two, and Eve was born out of him.In each life, we feel a mysterious obligation to find at least one of those Soul Mates. The Greater Love that separated them feels pleased with the Love that brings them together again.

But how will i know who my Soul Mate is???

By taking risks.
By risking failures, disappointment, disillusion, but never ceasing in your search for Love. As long as you keep looking, you will triumph in the end.

Is it possible to meet more than one Soul Mate in each life?

Yes. The essence of Creation is one and one alone. And the essence is called Love.
Love is the force that brings us back together, in order to condense the experience dispersed in many lives and many parts of the world.
We are responsible for the whole Earth because we do not know where they might be. Those Soul Mates we were from the beginning of time. If they are well, then we, too, will be happy. If they are not well, we will suffer, however unconsciously, a portion of their pain. Above all, though, we are responsible for reencountering, at least once in every incarnation, the Soul Mate who is sure to cross our path. Even if it is only for a matter of moments, because those moments bring with them a Love so intense that it justifies the rest of our days.
We can also allow our Soul Mate to pass us by, without accepting him or her, or even noticing. Then we will need another incarnation in order to find that Soul Mate. And because of our selfishness, we will be condemned to the worst torture of humankind ever invented for itself: LONELINESS.

Courtsey: Brida by Paulo Coelho

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Having said that, I was wondering that if soul were divided into two, regardless of Religion or Caste, why are we drawing boundaries for finding a soul mate? If we all believe ‘Marriages are made in heaven’, so does the soul knows that since my one half is in this religion I've to incarnate in the same religion ? Why such a broad thought is reduced in orthodox/superstitious paradigms ? And if we were bound to find a soul mate from a religion we belong, are we sure we will find him; or will it be a compromise by force ?

When this world was created with one soul which shared it’s half with another body, did they ever had any choice to look for ? No, they didn’t. But they knew they were for each other. Now when the world is crowded with so many souls being part of that one soul, we do have choices. As many choices as we want to look out for. And yet, there are so many bottom lines being drawn to stop one. Why ?

Religions took birth in order to prove the superiority of one sect and their beliefs. And likewise, Castes and Sub-castes came into existence. Strong ones started a move and the weaker followed, based on what suited them best to escape tortures and death.

A great Philosopher is said to have their own ideas about the world which they abide. The same can be described for the Destroyers of such belief. They too have different ideas and opinion about the world. The only difference is: one helps broaden the way of thinking and the other is menace to the mankind. And most often do we fall as pawns in such artful hands.

Marriage is a prey to this artifice. Here is an exerpt of what Kartick (a friend) told me once. Both being free thinkers, we were discussing that an intricate understanding is required to prepare oneself for marriage. Though it looked like he purged out all his sentiments against marriage but what he said can be related well:

“’Can I find myself in a marriage? Will I stick to it? Do I want it because I beleive in it or because I'm afraid of being alone?'
Answers to those questions won't come from anyone else. and those are the make / break ones.
It's as simple as saying, I go to work because I love what I do, even if it doesnt pay much. versus saying, I go to work because I'm afraid I wont get money to buy a car tomorow if I don't go.
Why do I need a car? Because everyone has one. How will I look without it?

Unfortunately, our society propagates hypocrisy of this highest order.”

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I know every individual have their own set of ideals for doing certain things in a certain manner. So I am sure most of the people, like me, who have not fallen in love have to vouch for the last resort ‘arrange marriage’. If asked the reason, they either are not sure about it or for to keep parent's happy. Or, may be because this is nature's law regardless of how you would face the future with all the apprehensions and insecurities.

Why do we need to do something if it doesn't make you happy? Ultimately, you'll have to bear the fruit of the seed you sow: sour or sweet. Still you'd do it to make others happy. But are you convinced? If yes, why rebellious resolutions like “I’ll never let this happen to my child."; "I won't let my child suffer."; "He’ll have all freedom he wants.”; etc. clouds you ? Okay agreed, all parents become protective and conservative for their kids. But being protective and being conservative are two different things altogether. Sometimes I feel, parents find a satisfaction in condescending their children - A form of superiority if not by respect, then by position.

So what do we do? We fight. Even though its hard to surpass the realms of social barricade. When Shahrukh Khan marries Gauri, everyone talks about his unbiased love and their happy life. But what happens to our parents when we decide something of that sort ? Why an all-emotional-blackmail saga begins in the household ?

Pusillanimity rules out the rebellion-self leaving no gusto/spirit to fight. Now, one has to make a move. So do we keep sitting, waiting for an inspiration or should we be the inspiration ?

Legacy of Hypocrisy - Part 1

Recently, I’d been to a marriage party with my parents and hence had to stand face-to-face with society of flamboyant men and women. There were aunties who had their children married and enjoying their peace of mind. There also were some aunties who were coveting to be one throwing the party for their children. And together, they all were busy talking about their tension-free and tension-borne experiences. So, I was left feeling out of the place and was just given a corner glance once in a while until they discovered whose daughter I was. And thus it started! Whoever, came to speak to my mother, one obvious was definitely asked, “When are you getting your daughter married?”


I found it quite amusing, for why were they so worried about my marriage? They are not feeding me nor do they give a damn if I am married or divorced or single. In fact, most of them feel happy because they get a sensational topic to discuss. Finding my life as a source of entertainment for them. Yet, when they speak, it sounds as if no one cares as much as they do for me. If so is the case, why don’t they find me a guy and help my mom free from her stress? Well, shrewdness surrounds us all [and hence I am no different at times since I am a part of it too].


So, in yet another conversation with my friend, we were talking about the hassles of staying single by will. I have friends who are married now irrespective of reason-cum-mode of marriage, i.e. either love or arranged. And so I have also seen that not all relations are made on choices but compromised on options too. So the residue of such relations turns out to be happy, accepting or adjusting.


Now, regardless of the statistics (since I've not checked), there has to be some estrangements seen in every relationships. Anyway, we were working out on questions like: what makes one like the other person, what changes the feelings sometimes, why we are so apprehensive in arranged marriages and why sometimes it ends perfect? Believe me it was quite a mind boggling talk session and the conclusion is yet to be decided. [I'd read somewhere "A conclusion is simply the place where someone got tired of thinking." Probably we are not tired as of now.] Society has made so many complications that it becomes a vague approach to fit into our self-defined beliefs/maxims.


He said, if we are meeting a girl/guy, we needed to give time to understand each other. Considering the fact that she/he is trying to sacrifice things just to spend time with you. But have you ever come across a dilemma where in, it is impossible for you to return mutual feeling seeing the person in front of you is trying her/his best to win over you. You may feel obliged or sympathy or pity but not Love. You may think me mean but it was hard to face. I feel when two people meet something should click. There should be some spark that helps ignite the fire between two souls.** And then you feel “May be he/she is the one”. This phenomenon is universally termed as 'Soul mate'.


Now now, this is when Hypocrisy has an important role play. Okay, let me take you to the origin of humanity and civilization, bringing Science & Religion together. If you were unknown of the fact that, in Book of Genesis the soul of Adam was split in two, and Eve was born out of him. Aan haan...but before we go on, let's take a small tea-break ! After the break, we'll be going for a small tour with Paulo Coelho and understand the concept of Soul mates. And find out if we really understand the meaning !

See ya !

** P.S: 'Spark' doesn't mean an integral ingredient of falling in love, but just the same frequency level. And I don't think it's so hard to find. You just need to realize that your views on most things are almost similar. Which gives you an idea if you can build a bridge of Understanding or not.

Milkman's Lament

P.S : This was a post(2 yrs back) by a friend in a poetry forum( of orkut where we are members), and I just continued with the flow. Enjoy !

Rohan:
e ka hui gawa hamaar manma,
jab tohar nikat hum aawey,
na so sakey...na jaag sakey,
sirf tohaar soch mein gaawey.

humhe gaaii(cow) ko hai nahaana ..
lekin hum banaye bahaana..
yeh kaisan hai dukh hamaara
kaise milega mera sukh
jab jindagi hii gai hai rukk!

is gawaar ko koi baithaye
aur isak ka dard samjhaaye
tu hi aaja meri gorii
na toh hum sunenge
yamraaj ki lori...

lekin tuh sasuri kahey..
hum hai gawaar...
tuh hameh na chaahe
kaisen samjhau humaar pyaar..

O para-likkhit jamaana..
O koi bataawey...
Isak karey parr isak naa miley
toh hum kahan jaawey?

(sniff)......(sniff)

Madhuri:
arey, tu rowat sobha na det
isak mili ik din bhar pet
jo ab tak dikhawe hai nakhra
kal khud hi banegi tohri bakra ;)

Rohan :
Humhe usse humri bakri nahi banaana
naa usse hai humaara pairr dabaana..
hum toh sirf usko karengey pooja
tohaar bina nahin koi dooja..

Madhuri :
bakri unka hum na bolat
tohar pyaar k hum nahi taulat
tohra khatir u bani rahi devi
par badla maa u tohra k sevi

Rohan :
Tohar soch sach muchh madhuri hai..
lekin hamaar jeevan abhi tak adhuri hai
tuu hii apnaale humhe o gori..
tujhko banaalu hamaari chori...

?????
:)

Madhuri :
hum to bana lun tohe apna
par toot na jaye tohra sapna
tum to aapnaoge humko samajh pyaari
hoyi kaa jab hum padab toh pe bhaari
pyaar k jagah karab ladai
durr hi rah,
isi mein hai tohri bhalai

Rohan :
arre o bawri
e ka kahna
humka sirf tohar saath rehna
humri upar tu naa hoyegi bhaari
hum hain sabse siyaana bihaari

Madhuri :
tohri tarah hum bhi hun bihari
upar se hun aaj ki naari
hum na karat koi aana kaani
humne to di bas toka chetawani

Rohan :
arre u chhori..
madhuuri meri gori..
humka sab manjoor hai..
ismein hamra kaa kasur hai..
tohaar woh kandhe-se-girta hua kapda (off the shoulder...no offence)
dekhey toh manma khayal aawey lafda..

Madhuri :
mann to hai chanchal
jald ho jawe machal
par kuch to kar lo istemaal
dimaag, jisse rakhi hai sambhal ;)

Rohan :
ek gori humaar dilma aaweyyyyy
sab koi usse madhurii bulaawayyyy
lekin madhuri ko kaisen hum batayeyyyy
ke mann karey uspar hum humri zindagi lutaweyyy

Madhuri :
ee kaun madhuri ki baat karat ho
samne ek khadi aur parai ko dekhat ho
hum to det rahi aapan khati chetawani
baaki jao kar liyo apni mann maani

Rohan:
hum toh karat hai tohri baat
kaahey maarat ho jigar mein laat
jao hum tujhko saadi karne ko nahi kehtey
akeley hi thay...akeley hi rehtey!!

((actually gotta go...been fun...biharis are the coolest...i know it...

Like they say..."aara zila gharba...toh kaun chii ka darba?"))

Madhuri :
are tum to dil pe le gaye chore
humne to kaha yun daal na dore
karni hai saadi to karenge
par pehle jaan len,
phir saath rahenge

Rohan :

saath rahenge?
e kya baat hai?
tu itni siyaani hai..
toh hum tohar saath hai...

....and so started the first Bihaari live in relationship.....

Madhuri :

saath rahenge ka samjhe nahi arth
kehna tha mera sab vyarth
jao tumka jahan jana hai
humne to bas kaha
saadi se pehle paas aana hai

....Lolz...but I am strictly against the idea........

Rohan :
Saadi ke pehle paas aana..
lekin isma hai kya thikaana..
ke tu hamri dilko khus karne ki baad
bhaag jaaye humri gaaii ke saath?

"mein apni gaaii ko rotey nahi dekh sakta.."
(Avtaar 1983..Rajesh Khanna)

Madhuri :
tumhri gaaii ka hume ka karenge
toka pet pe laat maar k
kaise chain se rahenge
humne to kahi thi bas itni baat
janne k liye zaruri hai thoda saath

Rest in Peace

Darkness has sheathed the world with bleak
Endless walk and thoughts are just as sleek


Unaware of consequence, performing the rife
While fear the presence of unseen dangling knife


Hidden in the mist of tarnished conscience
And born with purpose of unknown vengeance


When started to learn the first lessons of morale
The soul is bidding adieu before knowing it's role.


It questions to itself, "if I was to die
Why was I mired in the world of sly ? "


But now that it's free, away from this tiny piece
May it be happy and rest in peace !