Ask the people around you the life question: 'What is life?' and you will recieve myriad of answers, all of them way out of league with one another and even then you'll find all the answers to be correct. Bang!! Life is fun, life is pain, life is love, life is hatred, life is money, life is greed, life is gluttony, life is power, life is lust, life is friendship, life is work, life is spirituality, life is party, life is solitary, you just name it man. So huge and different are the facets of life and we experience all of them in our own life without sometimes(read always) being aware of it. How more foolish can we be !!
Friends, according to me the most integral part of life are dreams. Your dreams define your life. If you have some dreams for your life -- take it from me, you are still alive. No dreams, no life. I say this because life is nothing else but the process you undergo while trying to realize your dreams. Hence, Dream!! Yes, yes dream as big as you can. You are supposed to do that.
Obviously, if you have dream you'll chase it, and rightly - why not. But it is in this very chase the key to life lies. There are people who succumb under the weight of their own dreams and this is exactly what one can easily avoid by being aware. Be aware of yourself and your dreams. Enjoy the feeling, whatever you go through, you get while chasing your dream. And that is the only, and i mean it - ONLY, way to enjoy your life. That is how you live a successful life. Thats because when that dream is achieved, it will become valueless for you. Suddenly, what you've been yearning for so long will look like nothing. But what will remain with you will be your deeds, your memories of your past, your pursuit. And if that doesnt please you you will definitely not have the feeling of achieving something. So it is important to enjoy while you pursue. You may well fail some time in the pursuit of your dream but dream again and chase again. Never fail to dream.
That is what life means to me !!
Keep Chasing!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Monday, August 11, 2008
patriotic anyone??
I was taken aback when instead of flashing the certificate for screening 'The Dark Knight', the projectionist projected Lata Mangeshkar, with certain other singers, singing the national anthem. All the audience stood up out of the respect, atleast to say so, for the nation and the national anthem. Seeing everyone around making efforts to stand, even i stood up, but i was still wondering whether the action was out of respect for the nation or just because since everyone else was doing it. I would have been immensely happy had former been the real cause but actually it wasnt. Moreover, all throughout while the anthem was being played, though i was singing the anthem all along, i was also cursing the projectionist -we've paid 150 bucks to watch the dark knight goddamit. I am still unable to figure out the reason why the anthem was played in the first place??
As far as my respect for the 'national anthem' is concerned, though i have never meant disrespect, the 'respect' actually never came from within. Factually it is always because everyone tells me to respect it, i respect it. I was always agog to know why and how can anyone, if any, exhibit sincere respect to the anthem, but i never met one. One can pity on me or on the nation, makes no differcence, its a fact.
Let me clarify my point. All of us, right in our childhood as early as one can go, were taught how an indian flag looked like, we used to draw it colour it time and again. At the end of every assembly meet in the school, till the high school graduation, we sang the national anthem in chorus. But never at one moment i could really attach myself to it. I dont know when and why was this national anthem composed ( except for the assumed explanation the 'it represents our country') and what does it mean and the sad part is i never cared to know. i dont know why. 15th August, nation's independence day, means no more than a national holiday. Even outside India(though i have never been abroad i know a handful of those who did) an indian may not necessarily associate and help another indian. India has rich cultural heritage and few among these which i am aware of is being met with lot of cynicism these days, in india itself. So what is it which will actually make me feel i am an indian or it can as well be i am not capable of feeling it.
Today as i was watching the podium ceremony honouring Mr. Abhinav Bindra with a gold medal i felt a sudden rush in my blood. Mr.Bindra had shades of saffron and green on the sleeves of his jacket and after honouring with the gold medal, the indian flag was raised along with the finnish(bronze) and chinese(silver) flags, with indian flag a liitle higher than the other two, and only indian national anthem was played along with it. I dont know but watching all this filled me with ecstasy. Though i didnt knew Mr. Bindra until today, his achievement pleasingly thrilled me. Though the chinese and the finnish achieved an almost equal feat it didnt made any difference to me. I felt i was somehow related to those saffron and green shades and the tune which was being played as the flags were raised. I felt proud though I didnt achieve anything. This whole experience filled me with a sense of deja vu -the start of the finals of the cricket world cup 2003.
All this compelled me to believe that deep within me, the feeling of being an indian exists and it surfaces out only at moments like those mentioned earlier. Again, i dont know why. Ahead in my life i want to emancipate this deep rooted patriotism in me so that the sense of belogingness to this country does not have to surface only when a gold medal in won in olympics, instead remains on the surface forever. I'll make efforts to discover means which will bring this emancipation. It may sound chimerical but i feel its worth trying. i'll start by understanding what our national anthem says.
Good Bye !
As far as my respect for the 'national anthem' is concerned, though i have never meant disrespect, the 'respect' actually never came from within. Factually it is always because everyone tells me to respect it, i respect it. I was always agog to know why and how can anyone, if any, exhibit sincere respect to the anthem, but i never met one. One can pity on me or on the nation, makes no differcence, its a fact.
Let me clarify my point. All of us, right in our childhood as early as one can go, were taught how an indian flag looked like, we used to draw it colour it time and again. At the end of every assembly meet in the school, till the high school graduation, we sang the national anthem in chorus. But never at one moment i could really attach myself to it. I dont know when and why was this national anthem composed ( except for the assumed explanation the 'it represents our country') and what does it mean and the sad part is i never cared to know. i dont know why. 15th August, nation's independence day, means no more than a national holiday. Even outside India(though i have never been abroad i know a handful of those who did) an indian may not necessarily associate and help another indian. India has rich cultural heritage and few among these which i am aware of is being met with lot of cynicism these days, in india itself. So what is it which will actually make me feel i am an indian or it can as well be i am not capable of feeling it.
Today as i was watching the podium ceremony honouring Mr. Abhinav Bindra with a gold medal i felt a sudden rush in my blood. Mr.Bindra had shades of saffron and green on the sleeves of his jacket and after honouring with the gold medal, the indian flag was raised along with the finnish(bronze) and chinese(silver) flags, with indian flag a liitle higher than the other two, and only indian national anthem was played along with it. I dont know but watching all this filled me with ecstasy. Though i didnt knew Mr. Bindra until today, his achievement pleasingly thrilled me. Though the chinese and the finnish achieved an almost equal feat it didnt made any difference to me. I felt i was somehow related to those saffron and green shades and the tune which was being played as the flags were raised. I felt proud though I didnt achieve anything. This whole experience filled me with a sense of deja vu -the start of the finals of the cricket world cup 2003.
All this compelled me to believe that deep within me, the feeling of being an indian exists and it surfaces out only at moments like those mentioned earlier. Again, i dont know why. Ahead in my life i want to emancipate this deep rooted patriotism in me so that the sense of belogingness to this country does not have to surface only when a gold medal in won in olympics, instead remains on the surface forever. I'll make efforts to discover means which will bring this emancipation. It may sound chimerical but i feel its worth trying. i'll start by understanding what our national anthem says.
Good Bye !
Friday, March 28, 2008
Mind & Heart
at some point in life, everyone has to start taking responsibilities for the happenings in the small domain of the world one is involved in. it may so occur, and it generally does, that there may be quite a few responsibilities to be fulfilled simultaneously. hence the need to prioritize the responsibilities creeps in. the prioritization process involves a lot of factors involving the events going on in one's life(personal, commercial or whatever). there will be two sets of replies for prioritization, one from the brain and other from the heart and the person is 'real lucky' if these two sets coincides. in my opinion one should simply follow what the heart says (except in examination rooms !! :D). believe me, you will start loving your life. i say this because its always the mind which changes answers.
i dont mean that following your heart will guarantee you the most benefecial (monetarily or considering relationships) decision, as supposed by the 'world' but you will never regret the decision you made. you and only you will be in best position to analyse your life , the difficulties and the the challenges you face. anyone else in the whole world, to whom you may look up to for advice, will have different perspective depending upon his/her own experiences, no matter how noble minded the adviser may be. listening to your heart will give you long term satisfaction and happiness. well, there may be disturbances, since it is not 'the most beneficial' decision but now in this case these disturbances will be short lived. there will be an exception if you trust your adviser more than yourself(which to me means that you have lost the control of your life).
after the prioritization comes the fulfillment. all the responsibilities may not always be fulfilled to the desired extent. this definitely causes some unhappiness but again this will be short-lived. you will soon realize that this was the best you could have delivered under the given circumstances and a sense of satisfaction will fill you up. not to mention everyone has their own share of luck.
it all looks very simple. but the there's a huge problem prior to all this. you gotta be sure that you are listening to your heart and not being decieved. the human brain is so intelligent or selfish, whatever you prefer to call, that to make you accept its own set of replies it will even speak in heart's voice somehow managing to keep the heart silent. once you know how to distinguish among these the rest of the route to happiness is quite simple and enjoyable.
you have been given a human life, undestand its value and enjoy it.....leave the scavenging part for animals. heart is always pure and free from vices.
i dont mean that following your heart will guarantee you the most benefecial (monetarily or considering relationships) decision, as supposed by the 'world' but you will never regret the decision you made. you and only you will be in best position to analyse your life , the difficulties and the the challenges you face. anyone else in the whole world, to whom you may look up to for advice, will have different perspective depending upon his/her own experiences, no matter how noble minded the adviser may be. listening to your heart will give you long term satisfaction and happiness. well, there may be disturbances, since it is not 'the most beneficial' decision but now in this case these disturbances will be short lived. there will be an exception if you trust your adviser more than yourself(which to me means that you have lost the control of your life).
after the prioritization comes the fulfillment. all the responsibilities may not always be fulfilled to the desired extent. this definitely causes some unhappiness but again this will be short-lived. you will soon realize that this was the best you could have delivered under the given circumstances and a sense of satisfaction will fill you up. not to mention everyone has their own share of luck.
it all looks very simple. but the there's a huge problem prior to all this. you gotta be sure that you are listening to your heart and not being decieved. the human brain is so intelligent or selfish, whatever you prefer to call, that to make you accept its own set of replies it will even speak in heart's voice somehow managing to keep the heart silent. once you know how to distinguish among these the rest of the route to happiness is quite simple and enjoyable.
you have been given a human life, undestand its value and enjoy it.....leave the scavenging part for animals. heart is always pure and free from vices.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
....happiness around us...
happiness comes through success and pursuit of happyness 'modifies' You, and You doesnt have a slightest of knowledge about it. Ideally, during the pursuit, the metamorphosis undergone by You should have a postive influence on You and the society. This metamorphosis should surface out the qualities of a true human being in You and make You a better person. Instead the non ideality seems to be the order of the day. In the pursuit of happyness You resort to all possible unfair means even to the extent of losing out their self-integrity and unfortunately the success achieved by this surfaces out negative qualities in You, qualities like selfishness, pride and so on . During the metamorphosis You stoops down to such a level, that the self-realization of You would make You feel like a 'savage'. In the process You emanates the negative influences to others in the society, and the spangs of 'negativitism' spreads.
Even though You is associated with so much of gloominess You is successful and remains happy and why You still remains happy is a million dollar question. Does this mean that if one should stoop down to whatever extent for the pursuit of happyness. Where do the lesson learnt in childhood have a role to play and apparently it seems the childhood lessons are practically non-existent in today's world. The paradox is that people who stoop down are the people who are successful.
The question which baffles me the most is that how could You barter You's self-integrity, You's self-esteem for happiness. Does the happiness achieved after such a deal still remains 'happiness'? This 'happiness though at times may be envied by others in society but is this happiness worth enjoying? This is the happiness around us if it's worthy enough to be called happiness.
NB : Here 'You' has been personified.
Even though You is associated with so much of gloominess You is successful and remains happy and why You still remains happy is a million dollar question. Does this mean that if one should stoop down to whatever extent for the pursuit of happyness. Where do the lesson learnt in childhood have a role to play and apparently it seems the childhood lessons are practically non-existent in today's world. The paradox is that people who stoop down are the people who are successful.
The question which baffles me the most is that how could You barter You's self-integrity, You's self-esteem for happiness. Does the happiness achieved after such a deal still remains 'happiness'? This 'happiness though at times may be envied by others in society but is this happiness worth enjoying? This is the happiness around us if it's worthy enough to be called happiness.
NB : Here 'You' has been personified.
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