मैं जितनी दूर मंजिल की तलाश में चलता गया
मुझे अपना ही अक्स कुछ बदलता सा लगा
जब पहुँचा उस मंजिल पे जिसकी मुझे तलाश थी
क्या देखा की ये मैं नहीं, ख्यालों में डूबी मेरी तन्हाई थी
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Romancing With Life
Lately read my fav. evergreen Star DevAnand's autobiography "Romancing With Life". Liked these lines from the text, hence quoting here -
On his first journey to fulfil the dreams -
I was new to the sea. I had never seen it before. I suddenly felt my horizon broadening, I saw new vistas openingup before me, new resolutions emerging and speeding into my mind. From now onwards, my movements have to be as fast as the train that's taking me to my destination, I told myself, my spirits as high as my dreams I came with. My will as strong as my desire to achieve, and my determination as deep as the ocean I am heading for. A strnage force was being lit inside me, thrusting me forward.
While success was eluding-
I was always carefree and took everything in my stride, always waiting for that 'very special ray of sunshine'to fall upon me. That ray was still eluding me, and I was sure the game of hide-and-seek was taking so long because I was the best. I had only to wait for the right moment.
On the success of Guide -
Personally for me the most rewarding award was that I had dared to gamble on a bold subject and come away with accolades. When you are going into a territory hitherto unknown and obscure, away from the beated path, the world often laughs at you and ridicules you. But the moment you meet with success on the same offbeat path, the same world hails andcheers you. That's the way of the world; it is very fickle minded and is always on the side of the winner.
Nothing succeeds like success. Taking risks can at times be dangerous. but they are worth taking nevertheless, for without risks, there can be no extraordinary achievement.
On his first journey to fulfil the dreams -
I was new to the sea. I had never seen it before. I suddenly felt my horizon broadening, I saw new vistas openingup before me, new resolutions emerging and speeding into my mind. From now onwards, my movements have to be as fast as the train that's taking me to my destination, I told myself, my spirits as high as my dreams I came with. My will as strong as my desire to achieve, and my determination as deep as the ocean I am heading for. A strnage force was being lit inside me, thrusting me forward.
While success was eluding-
I was always carefree and took everything in my stride, always waiting for that 'very special ray of sunshine'to fall upon me. That ray was still eluding me, and I was sure the game of hide-and-seek was taking so long because I was the best. I had only to wait for the right moment.
On the success of Guide -
Personally for me the most rewarding award was that I had dared to gamble on a bold subject and come away with accolades. When you are going into a territory hitherto unknown and obscure, away from the beated path, the world often laughs at you and ridicules you. But the moment you meet with success on the same offbeat path, the same world hails andcheers you. That's the way of the world; it is very fickle minded and is always on the side of the winner.
Nothing succeeds like success. Taking risks can at times be dangerous. but they are worth taking nevertheless, for without risks, there can be no extraordinary achievement.
Monday, February 18, 2008
I'd Do...
I’d give anything to see the sun set on the horizon,
I’d do anything to gaze at a full moon in the night sky;
Even a rainbow would make me smile,
And I’d love to swim in crystal clear waters
Of an untouched sea;
Sometimes I’ll see a shooting star,
And try to gaze from afar,
All the diamonds in the night sky;
The mist on the mountains is breathtaking,
As is walking in rainforest;
To see cascading waterfalls I’d do anything for,
As to stand on the highest peak in the world,
And look at the sights below;
I’d love to soar on wings above the clouds,
Across the bluest skies;
I’d do anything to see
All the beautiful things in the world,
Like a red rose blooming in the Sahara,
Like a river twisting through a dusty land,
All the beautiful things in the world.
But I also know I am looking at
The world’s most beautiful creation,
Every time you smile,
And every time I look into your eyes.
I’d do anything to gaze at a full moon in the night sky;
Even a rainbow would make me smile,
And I’d love to swim in crystal clear waters
Of an untouched sea;
Sometimes I’ll see a shooting star,
And try to gaze from afar,
All the diamonds in the night sky;
The mist on the mountains is breathtaking,
As is walking in rainforest;
To see cascading waterfalls I’d do anything for,
As to stand on the highest peak in the world,
And look at the sights below;
I’d love to soar on wings above the clouds,
Across the bluest skies;
I’d do anything to see
All the beautiful things in the world,
Like a red rose blooming in the Sahara,
Like a river twisting through a dusty land,
All the beautiful things in the world.
But I also know I am looking at
The world’s most beautiful creation,
Every time you smile,
And every time I look into your eyes.
Spaces in Togetherness
From break-ups, divorces to general tension in the household, believe it or not but lack of space in relationships can have disastrous results. And yet it takes very little to let your partner get in touch with his or her self. Here’s how…
Respect your partner’s need for personal space:
Though rather philosophical, Khalil Gibran’s words on Marriage are as practical as they are poetic - “…But let there be spaces in your togetherness, and let the winds of the heavens dance between you. Love one another but make not a bond of love…For the pillars of the temple stand apart, and the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other's shadow.”
Each person needs some time alone to gather oneself. This may mean taking out time for oneself only. So while your partner is immersed in a book, spending time watching a game with his friends or is out watching a movie with her friends, it does not mean he or she is losing interest in the relationship. It’s rather a healthy sign of wanting to grow, of desire to enhance the quality of one’s life.
Use this time to discover your own space:
Before you met your partner and made a hobby out of him or her, there must have been leisure time activities that helped you let go of your worries, helped you discover your true potential and filled you with a general feeling of hope. These activities could range from cooking, reading, hanging out with friends, writing a journal etc. Rediscover the lost interests and grow in life.
Planning for a future together is one of the charming aspects of a serious relationship. When suddenly you put your interests as a couple before anything you may want individually. While this is a perfect state of affairs, losing your sense as an individual in the long run will not bode well for the relationship. You may turn possessive, demanding and critical. While learning to let go and loosening the strings will not only help the couple stay in love but will help them develop respect for each other.
Don’t lose the focus on ‘we’ all the same:
A word of caution- Your need for space may seem like indifference to your partner. Ensure that you spend enough quality time together. Encourage your partner to develop an interest. And if your partner’s need for space is high, instead of nagging and jabbing about his or her interests, be understanding to their needs.
• All one needs is a couple of hours every week. A visit to the beauty salon over the weekend, catching up with friends over a movie or a game, going for music lessons…just set your self free of any responsibilities and make sure that your partner gets such time off too.
• Surprise one another by taking house work and kids off your partner’s hands once in a while.
• Acknowledge and reciprocate such gestures. Take the kids out for a couple of hours so that your spouse may enjoy a bubblebath or catch up on sleep.
If that wont make love grow, what will?
Respect your partner’s need for personal space:
Though rather philosophical, Khalil Gibran’s words on Marriage are as practical as they are poetic - “…But let there be spaces in your togetherness, and let the winds of the heavens dance between you. Love one another but make not a bond of love…For the pillars of the temple stand apart, and the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other's shadow.”
Each person needs some time alone to gather oneself. This may mean taking out time for oneself only. So while your partner is immersed in a book, spending time watching a game with his friends or is out watching a movie with her friends, it does not mean he or she is losing interest in the relationship. It’s rather a healthy sign of wanting to grow, of desire to enhance the quality of one’s life.
Use this time to discover your own space:
Before you met your partner and made a hobby out of him or her, there must have been leisure time activities that helped you let go of your worries, helped you discover your true potential and filled you with a general feeling of hope. These activities could range from cooking, reading, hanging out with friends, writing a journal etc. Rediscover the lost interests and grow in life.
Planning for a future together is one of the charming aspects of a serious relationship. When suddenly you put your interests as a couple before anything you may want individually. While this is a perfect state of affairs, losing your sense as an individual in the long run will not bode well for the relationship. You may turn possessive, demanding and critical. While learning to let go and loosening the strings will not only help the couple stay in love but will help them develop respect for each other.
Don’t lose the focus on ‘we’ all the same:
A word of caution- Your need for space may seem like indifference to your partner. Ensure that you spend enough quality time together. Encourage your partner to develop an interest. And if your partner’s need for space is high, instead of nagging and jabbing about his or her interests, be understanding to their needs.
• All one needs is a couple of hours every week. A visit to the beauty salon over the weekend, catching up with friends over a movie or a game, going for music lessons…just set your self free of any responsibilities and make sure that your partner gets such time off too.
• Surprise one another by taking house work and kids off your partner’s hands once in a while.
• Acknowledge and reciprocate such gestures. Take the kids out for a couple of hours so that your spouse may enjoy a bubblebath or catch up on sleep.
If that wont make love grow, what will?
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
One Haryanvi Song I Adore
"Manne ibke bachale meri maa e bateu aaya levan nai"
This song from the first Haryanvi film "Bahuraani", I listened countless times since it was released..... then the cassette gave in to repeted playing....n after that the music of BAhuraani wasn't available in the market.... and I missed two of my fav songs from the album for years..... Finally,,,thanks to my friend Harvinder,,, I got to hear the soul soothing sweet music of this song with symbolic lyrics again on iShare.
The song is symbolic with a spiritual meaning. The last antara(stanza) of the song talks about the ultimate certainty n reality of life,,,i.e. Death.
Here's the link for all to enjoy.....
http://ishare.rediff.com/filemusic-B...-id-110547.php
This song from the first Haryanvi film "Bahuraani", I listened countless times since it was released..... then the cassette gave in to repeted playing....n after that the music of BAhuraani wasn't available in the market.... and I missed two of my fav songs from the album for years..... Finally,,,thanks to my friend Harvinder,,, I got to hear the soul soothing sweet music of this song with symbolic lyrics again on iShare.
The song is symbolic with a spiritual meaning. The last antara(stanza) of the song talks about the ultimate certainty n reality of life,,,i.e. Death.
Here's the link for all to enjoy.....
http://ishare.rediff.com/filemusic-B...-id-110547.php
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