Thursday, 21 March 2024


Back Together Again : Our Reunion ( Part -3)





 

Is the reunion not a confluence of the past and present facets of the same soul? Do we not see  reflections of their former appearance, behaviour, speech, confidence, and openness in contrast to the present? However, we seldom voice these observations. In reality, within the introspective mirror of our minds ,we intricately analyse our friends in every aspect during reunions.

The boys ,once slender and without facial hair during school days , now boast deep moustaches and flowing beards 🧔,with some even showing signs of grey.

The same goes for the other half- the girls ,once admired for their beauty- have now gained a bit of weight in their middle years. Their voices and tones have undergone a change in these past two decades, their faces showing a new look from before, with a noticeable development in confidence and boldness.

 Now they are not hesitant to speak up, showing no trace of shyness, and have grown accustomed to travelling long distances alone , as many have flown in from foreign land.In terms of beauty , the girls appear to grow more stunning and glamorous with age ,infused with a sense of maturity.

 Let's pause here for a significant truth: beauty exists at every stage of life. Middle- aged women often appear younger than their younger counterparts due to their depth of maturity and understanding. The fusion of beauty and maturity enhances an individual manifold ,as was evident in all the women present in the reunion.


During our get-together Jay, Renu, Binita and supriya, these graceful ladies immersed themselves in the ocean of dancing and singing, savoring all the flavours of the events.

 Like bees extracting nectar from flowers without disturbing them ,I mean they enjoyed themselves quietly, without moving their lips and tapping their feet, entertaining themselves as silent observers. They did not open themselves in the gathering but remained an integral part.

Though they remained reserved during the gathering, they were indispensable in offering support, lifting morale, and providing encouragement throughout all the events.Undoubtedly, they were the mainstay of the reunion ,contributing to a lighthearted atmosphere with their combined maturity.


Dazzling like the girls in the hall, the boys were equally impressive .Clad in white suits, they sparkled under the lights ,truly the stars of the reunion. Each looked dashing as if they were headed for a romantic evening, judging by their attire. 

Saddy, our clean-shaven ,smart Hero, captivated the gathering, with his eloquent speech and impressive command of words. Saddy with eloquent  articulation,  introduced our ensemble of singers led by Ved, a vocalist with sweet melodious tones supported by friends Saddy, Dj, Vikram, Moti, Romen in harmony ,they delivered a captivating performance enchanting the ears of all present there. 

The moment truly evoked nostalgia as Moti and Romen, with their distinct dancing styles, captured the hearts of everyone present .Moti, with his kangaroo-inspired moves, hands raised high and taking baby steps, Romen, leaping as if he were jumping over our heads , infused the atmosphere with a sense of fun and joyousness.

Another sparkle of our reunion was Vikram, arriving all the way from London,added a lively touch to our reunion by blowing a high -pitched whistle and sharing an assortment of imported chocolates he had brought along.

Let it be clear that he didn't use any advice for the whistle during our singing and dancing ; rather, he blew it through his natural ,soft lips .The sound of his whistle resonated throughout not just the hall, but the entire hotel.

With each passing hour, the evening slipped into the late night ,signaling the arrival of the next day.
With the break of day, we travelled to place that had shaped us, the school .

Visiting the school after two decades felt like stepping into a dream .Overtime, the building had acquired a weathered appearance, but it seemed to lack the uniqueness it once possessed.

 I felt as though walls, garden and the ancient trees telling stories of days gone by. The echoes of childhood laughter, chatter of classmates and teacher's scolding voice for not completing the assignments seemed lingered in the air.

 As I stepped in the classroom I was struck by the wave of emotions. The desks arranged in rows ,held the secrets and dreams of past days. The scent of chalk dust , the worn out mark on the wooden benches mark a story unto itself .

Among the alumni of our school, Renu emerged as the sole remnant of our school days, now a dedicated Biology teacher . With genuine warmth ,she welcomed us, offering refreshments and serving numerous cups of tea.  

Looking at the school and around I couldn't help but marvel at how much had changed. Leaving the school was like saying goodbye to a part of myself
I knew that the fact is I could never go back those carefree days .

Walking away from the school made me realize how much I had grown and changed since those days .While leaving premises I felt a pang of sadness deep in me. 

Returning to our accommodations ,the night had enveloped us in its darkness, yet there was no sign of fatigue among our group. Gathering in the hall, we immersed ourselves in lively conversations, reminiscing about the cherished moments of our past.

The upcoming day marked the conclusion of our reunion, with each member preparing to embark on their journey back to their destinations.

Morning arrived with a tinge of sadness. The hall, once filled with animated chatter ,now held a quiet reverence as we prepared to bid farewell. Hugs were exchanged ,promises made to keep in touch, plans whispered for future reunions. The weight of nostalgia hung heavy in the air.
 
As the cars pulled away, I looked back one last time at the place that had been our haven for these few days. Departing from reunion is never easy.It is a moment of mixed emotions - joy for memories created, sadness for the inevitable goodbyes, and gratitude for the time spent together.


At times, I wonder why we friends reunite when the reality is we no longer stay together as we did in childhood. Why does time seem to slip through our fingers so swiftly , especially when we are surrounded by cherished memories? And the haunting question that lingers within me still :Why did they all depart ?    










  


Thursday, 14 March 2024


Back Together Again :Our Reunion (Part- 2)






Unbelievably ,it didn't take me much time to recognise him- the beloved figure of my bench-mate -with the same lean and thin body contour, now adorned with a distinguished grey beard, reflecting his years of experiences and carrying the ethereal aura of our school escapades.

With an embrace filled with surprise , he greeted me ",DJ, it's like we've aged a century !Can you believe it's been two decades since we last met and shared laugh ?"I mirrored his sentiment ",Ah, time, Dear time flies .But seeing you now feel like we just met yesterday."

I found myself grappling with an ability to articulate ,uncertain of the words to utter. My gaze remained fixed upon him ,as meeting him had once seemed like a distant dream, yet here he stood before me today. The individual I once thought impossible to meet, now within arm's length, engaging in conversation - a reality I never envisioned. The sight of these events filled us with nostalgia.

As we meandered through the corridors, I scanned the surroundings with eager anticipation , hoping to catch a glimpse of other long -lost friends from our school days. Our journey led us to the lobby, a breathtaking space that seemed to whisper promises of renewal .

The soft glow of lights, the plush velvet armchairs arranged with loving care, and the gleaming marble floors- all conspired to create an ambiance of grandeur and possibility.

With each measured step, the ambient noise seemed to swell , the environment coming alive around us. What initially began as a faint background murmur gradually coalesced into a vibrant cacophony of voices, laughter , and animated chatter ,creating an atmosphere brimming with lively energy and eager anticipation.


Suddenly, my gaze fell upon a sign proudly displaying 'Reunion 92' just above the entrance. Ah, yes,'92, the year when our paths last converged in academia. The venue itself seemed to breathe with the stories of our past, with pictures of days long past whispering tales of bygone eras, the decorations all over evoked a profound sense of nostalgia.

As the grand door swung open , a hush descended upon the room. As all eyes turned towards me ,a tinge of nervousness crept over me.The reason behind my nervousness was unclear, but the sensation was definitely strange, possibly because it had been a long time since we last met.

  In the opulent hall, a group of eagerly attired young ladies sat around a circular table on plush couches, each draped in resplendent red sarees ,their radiant skin ,flowing raven locks, and crimson lipstic lending an ethereal quality to the gathering .It was as though a troupe of celestial beings (pari) had descended upon Earth to grace our reunion, each exuding a unique and incomparable beauty.

 As the vast beauty unfolded before our eyes, waves of madness surged repeatedly within and the heart was yearning to embrace everyone .Yet, with a tender touch of understanding ,we embraced the delicate line that softly separates us.Let us dwell within these sweet confines of gentle boundaries. Perhaps this unspoken desires stires in every soul ,yet all chose to suppress the articulation of  their innermost sentiments.

My childhood companions Moti, Sandy ,Ved, Swati, Anu, Nitu, Appy, Maddy and others savoured their snacks and drinks amidst the tuneless melodies of Appy, and Maddy.

 Interestingly, the duo was so engrossed in their unmelodious singing that they unknowingly tapped their feet ,unaware of the disinterest of those around them but everyone immersed in the moment without a care for pitch and melody.

Yes, there were two exceptions- Swati, and Anu with their silky and velvety voices stirred emotions in the hearts of those gathered .But ,the truth remains it was Appy and Maddy who kick started the frenzy, and lit the fire ,prompting everyone to join in the joyous dancing and singing.


     The venue buzzed with their singing and lively chatter. In a flurry of voices, each individual struggled to be heard ,unaware of the lack of attentive ears. The room became a hub of singers and speakers ,reminiscent of our school days when we would raise a ruckus in the absence of our teachers. 

Could these be the same individual with whom I had shared the halls of academia two decades ago?No, it seemed inconceivable. They had undergone a metamorphosis. It seemed as though I had mistakenly knocked on the wrong door. Really, my senses were unprepared to accept that these were the same individuals with whom I shared my schooling.

 Genuinely, the suppressed childlike spirit seemed to resurface among all, a heartening sight that the eyes had been deprived of for years.

 


Wednesday, 28 February 2024

Back Together Again: Our Reunion 




Imagine the sheer delight when after decades the laughter and chatter of your childhood friends resonated your auditory senses. Wouldn't you feel like having received something truly precious?Wouldn't that evoke a sense of exhilaration  and intense excitement ?Wouldn't that make you elated soulfully? Recently, I went through the similar situation .

Indeed ! It was a class reunion - a moment to cuddle the nostalgic embrace of familiar faces and places .The act of meeting childhood friends possesses a distinct taste and flavour, one that fills the heart with joy. I eagerly anticipated the prospect of reconnecting with friends after years, envisaging numerous open heartfelt conversations.

Ah, the preparations! One should not wonder; we had been meticulously planning for a year. Every detail- from food arrangements to travel logistics and accommodations-was thoroughly orchestrated to ensure seamless execution and the absence of any potential hiccups. And the planning persisted throughout the year. And finally to explore the intricacies of the preparations several rounds of marathon deliberations were carried out. Finally a date was set for our much -anticipated reunion.
 
The excitement was palpable among all attendees. No,doubt the excitement of meeting after two decades was at its peak among us .It was like happy hormones were on overdrive for everyone who were going to be the part of much -anticipated reunion.

From varied locations, friends descended upon a small picturesque landscape close to the steel city , Jamshedpur. The patch of land had a scenic beauty adorned with majestic mountains and lush forests. The main highway ran past our lodging, situated by a serene hill with a spring flowing down, was nestled amidst the surrounding woodlands. 

Several of us reached the venue a day ahead , eager to soak in every moment and not miss a single event. But due to some prior engagements I got there the next day for being a part of long -awaited  reunion.

Upon stepping into the lobby, suddenly a hand gently tapped my shoulder from back, causing me to whirl around D....DJ? a voice stuttered ,he looked at me and without thinking further ,he threw his arms around me and held me tightly.  

(Rest in next part) 

Sunday, 28 February 2021

Santosh Anand ,a lyricist

Santosh Anand ,a lyricist


How did the extinguished fire once again flare-up ? Unbelievably fact it is.The legendary lyricist and poet life story is almost the same. Like the dousing flame, his life remained but a spark once again made the flame live.
What happened, in reality, that made him again popular. Yes, the cause is beautiful and a bit surprising .

The song Pyaar ka nagma hai from the movie shor released in 1972 has served  dual functions - one made Ranu Mandal popular on internet and another drew the attention of the nation towards the lyricist Santosh Anand  who penned this song in real.

Santosh Anand is a poet , lyricist who started his career in 1975 in the movie purab Aur Paschim.In the days of yore,making career in the film industry was unexpectedly difficult.Initially like others he also struggled but that didn't last longer and soon got a break in the film of actor Manoj kumar .
 
Thereafter ,he never turned back and went on giving hits one after the other.
 It is said that behind his success only one name is there i.e actor Manoj Kumar .The actor was the one who gave him the first opportunity and almost in all his movies he gave him chance .

In his entire life ,he penned more than a hundred songs.He was also awarded two filmfare awards for the best lyricist,Roti kapada Aur Makam in 1974 for the song Main Naa Bhoolunga and premrog in 1983 for the song Muhabbat Hai Kya Cheez.With his heart-touching songs, he acquired a place in the heart of millions.

He knows to create magic with words.He penned different flavours of songs .Some of his hits are ,Ye Galiya Ye Chaubara and Mai hu prem rogi from the movie preg rog and Zindagi Ki Na Tute Lari from the movie Kranti .These songs still remain on the lips of many even after long back of their release.His happy life was badly shaken when his own son and daughter-in-law committed suicide.Presently ,he lives in Delhi with his only granddaughter.

Wednesday, 18 November 2020

    How beautiful place, Rameshwaram is ?










Temples and south India have a deep connections .Be, it Tirupati Balaji, in Andhra Pradesh ,Meenakshi temple in Madurai or Lord shiva temple in Rameshwaram,  all are bonded with Indian mythology and have a long history .

With these pilgrimage sites many stories are connected. But ,what make these places popular. There are many things that have made it popular like the work of sculptures on stones, design, and its connection with Lord Rama .

 It is said that when Lord Rama was constructing a bridge on the sea He worshipped the linga of Lord Shiva and the temple symbolises that worship.

Here the flow of tourists and pilgrims remain all the year. Those who know or  have  knowledge of its old history , I think they never miss the opportunity to come over here.

But there is a barrier of language for some who don't know or understand English language.The locals here understand either their own language i.e tamil or English.So, before planning you must keep in mind .
Never think that you won't be able to enjoy these states without English language but you may face problems.
Here, many of the local people do not understand and speak Hindi language. But, no doubt the people of southern states are well disciplined, kind-hearted and always eager to help you and the fact is you really enjoy the local area, local people and local dishes and above all the gorgeous beauty of nature that you would have hardly seen anywhere .
 
 The taste changes differently but I really love south people, their food and the Godly presence of nature.
 
The taste of people here is different and does not resemble northern states.In recent years ,a large differences I have come across i.e.the people here speaks hindi and you could also easily get the food with a flavour of north.So ,before planning to visit this area you must keep all these things in mind .Idli, Dosa ,upma ,medu bara and many other dishes you can easily get there .

Our journey to Rameshwarm started from chennai Egmore .The train was at 5.30pm and it departed exactly at 5.30  , no late but we had hardly travelled  an hour a message from the railway department came saying the train will go up to Mandapam a few kilometres before Rameshwarm .Early in the morning around 4.30 AM the train reached Mandapam.Thanks,to the railway department they had already arranged a number of buses for Rameshwarm station.We all occupied our seats and left for the destination but the unfortunate part was that we fail to see the railway bridge that links Rameshwarm i.e the Pamban bridge.

The bus passed the Pamban bridge in dark.By 5AM ,we reached the gate of Rameshvaram temple.We ,all were very excited .At very , reasonable rate we got the guest house of the temple situated close to the sea shore and close the main gate.As the morning fell the level of excitement reached at its peak we all got ready to go for bath in the sea.As we reached there I found many pilgrims from different states .They were also taking deep into the holy water.

Very exciting part to see here is you won't see high sea waves  that we usually find at the sea shore. After bath ,we entered the temple premises and there we bathed in the 'Kunds" for that they charged us a some amount .'

In the premises there are many 'kunds'in which pilgrims take holy deep before entering the' Sanctum Sanctorum' .We also did the same and after completing we did the darshanam of the 'Shiva Linga '.Here, you also get the chance to see the shiv linga mada  from common salt.

One more interesting fact that I came to know later that the devotees and pilgrims do not offer water to the Shiv Linga because it is not made from  stone but  sand .So devotees are not allowed to offer water .The temple city, Rameshwarm is really a beautiful place to visit.


Wednesday, 1 July 2020

Science and spirituality



Is science superior to spirituality? This is the question that has been arising in me since time unknown.And ,to find it's answer I met many people starting from scientists to saints.But, they didn't give me a satisfactory answer, they all gave different theories and opinions on the subject.
  Then, one day all of a sudden I planned a tour to Puri, in Odisha .I don't remember how and why I planned that tour but that gave me an immense pleasure and peace of mind. After darshanam ,when I was coming out of the holy place ,an idea of visiting a 'Math' , a place where saints live struck me.It was the Math of Adi Guru Sankaracharya.I without wasting a second moved towards the same which was not  far away from the temple .
The day was Guru Purnima and  Sankaracharya disciples were present in the hall surrounding Him.Like others, I also sat on the floor to hear His speech relating to God.
When His speech ended I stepped towards another saint who was also present in the hall. He was old enough and held a holy book .To him , I asked the same question .The soft hearted saint after a short pause ,gently answered the question whose answer I had been looking for a long time.He said ", Dear child, science and spirituality never meet each other ."He again added ", See my son, the point at which science ends is the beginning of spirituality.Science calls  the undefined point , infinity and spirituality defines the infinity. So, spirituality hold a high rank than science." With folded hand I thanked him and left the place.

Tuesday, 28 April 2020

Why Covid-19 cases are more in Italy ?



The outbreak of Covid-19 has badly affected many nations worldwide. Everyone knows that the origin of this deadly virus is Wuhan city, China but has not affected China as badly as other nations.
The virus reached the developed , developing and under developed countries but the cases reached its peak in countries like United States, Italy , Spain etc.

Why the figure reached its peak in the country like Italy?




Friday, 24 April 2020

Kota, a coaching hub facing challenges .



Kota , a coaching hub has been in news since the day extension of lock-down period was announced.

The outbreak of Covid-19 has created uncertainty among the students here. A large number of students get stuck in Kota, are demanding to send them back home .The matter of concern is that many are  young boys and girls .

 
In Kota ,every year a large number of aspirants from nationwide come to get coaching for engineering and medical .But, this time due to outbreak of Covid-19 the situation existing here is quiet different.

Many students have opened a revolt on social media against the  state and central government.

 The U.P government took a appreciable step by sending  buses to bring the students back  home town. The buses reached Kota ,and after  thermal screening they were allowed to board the buses.


The administration even provided food, sanitizer , masks , water bottles to all the aspirants.


The Rajasthan government was earlier issuing permits to students interested to return home. But ,now the administration has stopped issuing those passes because of some reasons.


Many students and parents have raised voices against the government of Bihar which has not yet taken a concrete step to bring them back home.

 The administration of Jharkhand has also not taken a step regarding this serious matter.

 Though the students in Kota is not facing problems related to food as the coaching centers and  Kota administrations have been helping them, since the day of lock-down.


Students are feeling stressed and alone  due to restricted interaction with other students. They are thinking about their home , parents and how to go back home soon .

All these reasons have also  collectively affected their study as they are not able to concentrate on their study because of this pandemic.

Thursday, 16 April 2020

              The spread of covid-19.






Covid-19 confirmed cases is rising in India at an alarming rate .The worst affected states like Maharashtra, Kerala,Tamil Nadu Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh etc. are taking all possible steps to prevent the spread of this deadly infection.
 Mumbai is badly affected by this pandemic. The number of  new  positive cases  is in increasing trend in Mumbai and 70 % of patients are below 50 years of age. Due to this rise in number, in several states of India ,the government has taken a  step of extension of lock-down period to May 3.
       But , is extension of lock -down a right step to prevent spread of this pandemic ?Many experts and even W.H.O have also welcomed this step and appreciated the nation for its right decision at right time.
      It is said that lock -down helps in breaking the chain of covid-19. Keeping in view the same ,the government has divided all the districts into three zones.The most affected area with higher number of positive cases has been directed to declare hotspots ,those with lesser number of cases as non-hotspots and those which have reported no cases as green zones .
 The  health ministry has said that there is no community outbreak of the disease till now.
The situation prevailing in the country is not so good.But, the good news is that there are many districts in India where there is no confirmed cases of covid-19.The government has even said that very strong containment measures will be implemented in the hot spot districts.
To the help of the needy people, along with the government many N.G.O'S have come forward providing free masks, sanitizers and free food to all who need that .
      The pathetic part is that at many places in the country people attacked our brave soldeirs like doctors, nurses, cleaning staffs and police . Those who are attacking these people have forgotten their duties towards the nation.They don't know the fact that how these brave soldeirs are working hard day and night to save people from the deadly infection.At last I again repeat the same mantra
     
                Stay Home Stay Safe

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Sunday, 12 April 2020

          How to prevent spread of                                    covid-19 ?




Already,so many things have been written on covid-19 but, still all are patiently waiting for the news when the announcement of life saving vaccine or medicine would come that completely cure this infectious disease.Really, this disease has become a matter of concern for all the nations. This virus like invisible enemy targeting the human lives and the whole human race is helpless before it. What to do now? 
          It is true that W.H.O and medical experts are giving advises time to time and in addition to that other branches of health like Ayurveda, Yoga ,Homeopathy etc are also playing a vital role in fighting against Covid-19.
Let's see the advises of experts of these branches.As per Ayurveda use of herbs like basil leaves, cinnamon, cloves, pepper,ginger will help in boosting the immunity. Chywanprash an  ayurvedic medicine also has the character of boosting immunity .




      
Ayurveda recommends to drink ginger tea, cinnamon tea ,tulsi tea that help in improving the immune system. Ayurveda also suggests to do yoga, meditation to boost the immune system. Drinking hot water has also importance in improving immunity.
Many do not give importance to ayruveda but the fact is it  is a life science branch which has been existing since time unknown.Undoubtedly ,the modern people do not have respect for this branch but in the present situation no one has better option  than ayurveda.At last I would like to  request everyone to follow the instructions of doctors and stay locked in the room.

    Stay home Stay safe.

Saturday, 11 April 2020

Impact of covid-19 worldwide.


The outbreak of covid-19 has forced the world to rethink .Not a single nation is well prepared to face the challenges that have come in the form of pandemic.Not a vaccine, not a perfect medicine that truely fight or fight one hundred percent against this infectious virus .An atmosphere of uncertainty and fear prevails everywhere .What to do ? How do we defeat this deadly virus which like monsters engulfing the human beings?
 But, thanks to doctors ,medical teams ,researchers who without losing hopes have been continuously working hard as soldeirs in this battle field.
   The fact is all the nations is passing through tough times and no has complete solution to this pandemic.The lock-down period will extend or not ,is difficult to predict as the data of infected cases has been rising exponentially.
When we all come out of this situation is the major question now.Will it take a few more days or a few weeks or months hardly anyone answer.Will everything be normal  after the pandemic or will take more time for life to come on the track.Several questions like these are in queue for proper reply.
 To me it seems that the pandemic will bring  a major change in the thinking of individuals .Because of lock-down many small businesses may likely to shut. Even, the big business houses may also think of bringing changes in their working system.Since school s are closed the education system may also bring some changes in imparting knowledge.This pandemic will definitely teach a lesson to all nations.
After the pandemic every nations will again think about their future ,and they will work on ,what to be done if such cases may again gets repeated in the future .
I think the demand of artificial intelligence will rise more especially in the treatment of corona like infections so that the  direct  contact with the patient will get reduced.     
Not  only in treatment even in education system also the use of artificial intelligence will be more so that the education of the children not get disturbed.
The pandemic has badly affected the supply chain that can be explained by one example.All over the country the production of  dairy products  and veggies are going on the large scale but because of closure of restaurants, hotels the consumtion get reduced .The farmers are facing problems in selling their products.They are not getting the correct price of their products instead they are selling the items at low prices. Because of lock-down the supply chain gets disturbed and resulted in less consumption of different items..

As factories are shut down the situation of unemployment has come before the contract workers and what after lock --down ,will they again success in getting their jobs back.
Because of lock-down many like truck drivers, taxi's drivers, auto rikshaw drivers have become jobless.They are directly depending on government's help.
Think about the road side sellers ,vendors who have been obeying lock down .Now ,they are jobless.Is the situations relating to their employment will get improve after the lock-down period. The real picture will come after the pandemic.But no doubt, the pandemic has badly affected all the nations.

Tuesday, 7 April 2020

How is the Ramayana  important during lock down period?




Don't you think that during lock down period that is running now ,the telecast of the Ramayana on a T.V screen is an appreaciable step to create a healthy environment all around ,when everyone has been living in a fear of  covid -19 .
 Ramayana is a real story of Lord Rama . It's  not a fiction that many in  the society think and understand.Breaking of bow of Lord Shiva ,killing of Ravana or the other series of events that occurred during the life of Rama do not make Him Lord Rama but the qualities that He displayed during His entire life made Him a God.Even , during extreme worst conditions He remained stable is the quality that made Him great and superior among all the characters of Ramayana.
 To me Ramayana is a way of living or teaches art of living like how to be an ideal parents, ideal brother,ideal son ideal daughter etc.It imparts knowledge about how to remain calm and stable when you  come in the clutch of worst situations.Lord Rama never loses His temper . He never flew in the flood of emotions . If you minutely see His Life you will find everything in the balanced form.And ,He always chose the paths which were full of difficulties.Generally we humans are in the habit of following easy paths but He did opposite to the Human's nature.He set many examples in His entire life.
Ramayana clearly  explains about the duty of every individual .
The modern people who before lock down did not have time  to enrich their knowledge have got a golden chance to watch ,understand and learn the real meaning of Ramayana through the T.V serial. I hope every individual must take  advantage of this golden opportunity.

Friday, 3 April 2020

    Ram Navami and Lord Rama


Many a time people ask why Lord Rama
occupies the superior position among all the characters of 'The Ramayana'. It's true also.

Why people give so much importance to Lord Rama? I asked the same question to a saint to whom I know since long ago.

Keeping a smile on face the saint replied never, think that Lord Rama is  important for breaking the bow of Lord Shiva or killing Ravana. 

His superiority lies in His qualities that he displayed during Ramayana. Amid crisis, tough times, adverse conditions He never lost His temper, remains stable all the time .
 

This particular character makes Him Lord not His humbleness and sacrifices that He made. That is why people worship Him and try to follow His footprints.


 All the characters of The Ramayana is full of qualities and teach lessons to everyone. But, one such character to whom Lora Rama also liked and gave much importance is 'Sabri.'


 The story of Sabri is very unique and teaches a great lesson to the people of  the present world .
Sabri , a young girl belonged to a low caste or a tribal society called Bhil. 

As she reached, her young age her father decided to marry her .For marriage Sabri's father arranged many goats to feed the guests who was about to attend the ceremony .As Sabri came to know about the goats that his father had brought to sacrifice she ran away from  home to a forest called 'Dandkarnay wan. 'She used to sleep on the tree .She would sweep the road that led to the river before sun up for the saints that lived in the same jungle. Daily before sunrise she swept the road .


Anyhow ,a saint named Matang came to know about her auspicious job. The great saint invited her to his own cottage or ashrama and allowed her to live there. 

She even told that she belonged to a low caste still  the saint gave space in his ashram.


 Days rolled by the saint grew older and one day before taking the last breath the saint Matang called her and said Sabri Lord Rama will come to you one day and give you darshanm.


The words of saint Matang occupied space in the heart of Sabri. Everyday she used to go to forest to collect berries for Lord Rama and would taste them so that she could only offer the sweet one to the Lord Rama.With passage of time she turned old, hair turned grey ,teeth broken but there was no change in her patience.


And, the day came. Lord Rama came to her ashram without thinking about her caste because He loves true bakti.


What I mean to say here is the people of present time wants everything  in an instant. They want success instantly without keeping patience .I think Like Sabri, if people also work hard , have faith in their own dedicated efforts and keep patience then he or she will definitely achieve the goal in life.

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Thursday, 2 April 2020

      What I see out ,during Covid-19                              pandemic .

The outbreak of Covid-19 has changed everything. Have you ever thought about the labourers who earn on a daily basis? How, they have been living without money in this tough times ? I don't know how many of you know about them. In the blog today ,I want to talk about such brave ones.
Today when I stepped out to buy groceries the real picture came before me.Out ,all the things were looking different. The road which remained busy all the time was empty and had a deserted look ,no movement of private vehicles ,no traffic congestion,no honking .In the name of traffic ,a few police patrolling vehicles were crawling. Except grocery and medicines shops all shutters were down .Even the opened shops had also a small numbers of buyers , queuing up waiting for their turn ,maintaining social distancing.
         After buying essentials , I approached towards a woman veggie seller , sitting roadside with her wares.She welcomed me with a smile on her face .It seemed as though I was her first customer.No mask, no protective equipments on her body.Her facial expressions displaying her helplessness.In the curfew like situation when everyone stay-locked at home, her selling wares in the adverse conditions, along the road side says a different story that cannot be expressed in words but can only be felt.
I thanked God and also to this brave soldier who in the hour of need serving people.

Wednesday, 1 April 2020

 How Covid-19 affecting people ?

It is known that the pandemic caused by covid-19 has brought the fast moving world to a standstill , factories shut down, flights were grounded, trains stopped, In short, everything has stuck at its place. If we closely look we find that except essential services nothing going it's way. A few days ago everything was normal but now the fact is before our eyes.The deadly virus has forced the innocent masses to live stay locked at home.The time has turned the normal life to troubled ones .And God knows whether the lock down period will end soon or may extend.

 As far as other nations are concerned hardly do we find a place on the globe where people are not living under the scary environment of Covid-19.Even the nations having the tag of developed ones are also finding themselves hopeless and helpless in this turbulent times.Their ,all options and technological progresses have failed in the battle against Covid-19.At the present stage, no one has the answer to this deadly infectious disease and this is the fact.

What to do now? How ,the human race will survive and save themselves from this pandemic is the major question that stands before everyone ? The figures and data of infected persons have been rising at an alaraming rate.The deaths figure coming from all over the world is also shocking.The worst sufferers are the countries like Italy, Iran, U.S are still struggling with this infectious disease.

     Are the guidelines by W.H.O like social distancing, hand washing and staying locked at home are enough to defeat covid- 19.Then, what are the other options left ? No ,we have no better options other than following the guidelines of W.H.O and experts.Let's see the guidelines .
(1) Wash hands regularly for 20 seconds with soap and water or alcohol -based hand rub.
(2) Cover nose and mouth with a disposable tissue or flexed elbow when we cough or sneeze.
(3)  Avoid close contact ( 1 meter or 3 feet) with people.
(4) Stay home and self -isolate from others in the household if we feel unwell.
(5) Never touch eyes, nose or mouth if hands are not clean.

The guidelines also recommend against  big group gatherings and request older people and anyone with existing health problems to stay at home.
Researchers also suggest that the spread of covid-19 may slow down with humid and higher average temperatures in countries like India.
The other way to slow the spread is less interaction of people with each other.
Drew Harris ,a population health researcher and assistant professor at the Thomas Jefferson university college of public Health says that reducing the opportunities for gathering helps folks social distancing .One more experts say that don't be panic.
Health experts also recommend at least 20 seconds washing with soap and water after using the bathrooms , before eating or after blowing nose or sneeze.

The situation prevailing all over the world is very disappointing.  when we all come out of this is the main question that worrying everyone.It's not that efforts are not being made by the researchers but no satisfactory results have yet come.
If we talk about another way of boosting immunity then to me meditation and yoga seems to be the better option.Some also suggest to have hot drinks as a precaution.It's up to you what precautionary steps you would like to add in your daily routine .But, I think in addition to following the guidelines suggested above if we all  add yoga to our daily routine the result will be different and soon we could defeat the covid-19.

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