Monday, October 12, 2009
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Those Cherished Walks....
Getting back to the track after long for those evening walks was so refreshing and pleasant experience. Somehow I like my walks... as that's the time when I am only with myself. That some time in the natural surroundings with greenery all around, I don't like to think of my work n work pressures at all. Nor does I like to ponder over the uncertain future. But that is the time when I am most contemplative too.
From some time now, walks had also been too mechanical. Like that too some sort of work to be finished in that given time, and then straight rushing to another work. Few days back, I just took a break after that routine spiritless walk was over and sat there on a bench, weather was pleasant, and cool breeze was blowing. Fountain was running in front of me, and it was quite peaceful around. In those very few minutes I inhaled the serenity to the core and rejoiced those moments purely.
And there and then, in those few moments I realized how automated n monotonous I ve made my life. The word enjoying life has taken a different meaning in my daily routine. Have lost somewhere those carefree jovial days when outings were a delight, only for pleasure, and used to be energizing and refreshing. And then I decided I want to relive n rejuvenate my life, indulging in all those small small pleasures. Sitting idle and just admiring and enjoying nature, How badly I wish to go to hills, to waterfalls, to overflowing powerful rivers, listening the sound of flowing water.... Oh My God.... Nature is so beautiful,,,, and there is so much to explore !!!
From some time now, walks had also been too mechanical. Like that too some sort of work to be finished in that given time, and then straight rushing to another work. Few days back, I just took a break after that routine spiritless walk was over and sat there on a bench, weather was pleasant, and cool breeze was blowing. Fountain was running in front of me, and it was quite peaceful around. In those very few minutes I inhaled the serenity to the core and rejoiced those moments purely.
And there and then, in those few moments I realized how automated n monotonous I ve made my life. The word enjoying life has taken a different meaning in my daily routine. Have lost somewhere those carefree jovial days when outings were a delight, only for pleasure, and used to be energizing and refreshing. And then I decided I want to relive n rejuvenate my life, indulging in all those small small pleasures. Sitting idle and just admiring and enjoying nature, How badly I wish to go to hills, to waterfalls, to overflowing powerful rivers, listening the sound of flowing water.... Oh My God.... Nature is so beautiful,,,, and there is so much to explore !!!
Monday, March 2, 2009
इरादे
रात गहरी ढल रही है
लौ बाती की बुझ गयी है
ऐसे में भी हार न माने
जीत की है मन में ठाने
जगमगाती घोर तिमिर को
कर्मयुद्ध को दहकाती
शनै: शनै: सुलग रही है
कर्मठ इरादों की आग
लौ बाती की बुझ गयी है
ऐसे में भी हार न माने
जीत की है मन में ठाने
जगमगाती घोर तिमिर को
कर्मयुद्ध को दहकाती
शनै: शनै: सुलग रही है
कर्मठ इरादों की आग
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
My Article on "Saving the Girl Child" in the Indian Express today i.e. 16.12.2008
Here's the Link
‘Women need to be highlighted as a productive segment and not merely as a reproductive agency’
WHEN one talks of female foeticide, the first question that comes to mind is why people choose to kill their little ones before birth. Is it because of their preference for a male child or is it that the life of a girl is not safe and secure at any age?
There are many more problems that a female faces: finding a suitable groom for marriage, dowry deaths and gender discrimination among others.
What can be more dreadful than the thought that a mother is poisoned for delivering a baby girl — an incident that took place recently in district Hoshiarpur of Punjab. No wonder, therefore, India ranks 113th among 130 countries as far as gender equality is concerned.
It does not require a trained statistician or researcher to predict the alarming implications of this trend. This cynical attitude has al ready sown the seeds of our destruction.
As Khalil Gibran wrote: “You delight in laying down laws; yet you delight more in breaking them”.
One cannot ensure effective implementation of the laws until an action plan like the experiment of Nawashahar, wherein pregnant women were monitored to restrain them from female foeticide, is undertaken. This kind of policing is, however, neither practical nor ethical.
Female foeticide is too complex a crisis to be tackled by law alone. An integrated approach must be adopted. All forms of media, the administration, the legal entities, medical professionals, social reform groups and religious organisations should be involved to ensure the participation of the public.
The district Rohtak in Haryana with a gender ratio of 1,100 girls as compared to 835 in the state has set an example.
Its comprehensive action-oriented campaign has been successful in changing the mindset of the people of the region. Encouraging schemes by government agencies like the pregnant mother safety program, providing incentives and help to mothers and health depart ment’s vigilant program has helped the cause.
The help of the media was also sought in highlighting the achievements and success stories of the girls of Rohtak in almost all the fields. The “Save Daughters” rally by Aryasamajis in the region also played a significant role in changing the mentality of people.
A powerful communication and awareness programme is required to shake the conscience of the masses and sensitise them towards the consequences of the sin they are committing.
The role of women needs to be highlighted as an integral and productive segment of the society, and not merely as a reproductive agency.
When there won’t be any reason to worry about the female child, her life, her safety and security, a happy and healthy life for her would no longer be a dream.
There are many more problems that a female faces: finding a suitable groom for marriage, dowry deaths and gender discrimination among others.
What can be more dreadful than the thought that a mother is poisoned for delivering a baby girl — an incident that took place recently in district Hoshiarpur of Punjab. No wonder, therefore, India ranks 113th among 130 countries as far as gender equality is concerned.
It does not require a trained statistician or researcher to predict the alarming implications of this trend. This cynical attitude has al ready sown the seeds of our destruction.
As Khalil Gibran wrote: “You delight in laying down laws; yet you delight more in breaking them”.
One cannot ensure effective implementation of the laws until an action plan like the experiment of Nawashahar, wherein pregnant women were monitored to restrain them from female foeticide, is undertaken. This kind of policing is, however, neither practical nor ethical.
Female foeticide is too complex a crisis to be tackled by law alone. An integrated approach must be adopted. All forms of media, the administration, the legal entities, medical professionals, social reform groups and religious organisations should be involved to ensure the participation of the public.
The district Rohtak in Haryana with a gender ratio of 1,100 girls as compared to 835 in the state has set an example.
Its comprehensive action-oriented campaign has been successful in changing the mindset of the people of the region. Encouraging schemes by government agencies like the pregnant mother safety program, providing incentives and help to mothers and health depart ment’s vigilant program has helped the cause.
The help of the media was also sought in highlighting the achievements and success stories of the girls of Rohtak in almost all the fields. The “Save Daughters” rally by Aryasamajis in the region also played a significant role in changing the mentality of people.
A powerful communication and awareness programme is required to shake the conscience of the masses and sensitise them towards the consequences of the sin they are committing.
The role of women needs to be highlighted as an integral and productive segment of the society, and not merely as a reproductive agency.
When there won’t be any reason to worry about the female child, her life, her safety and security, a happy and healthy life for her would no longer be a dream.
Monday, December 1, 2008
मृगतृष्णा / Mirage
इस मरुचिका में भटकती 
मृगतृष्णा सी मेरी आस
जैसे मृग को है दौड़ाती
उसके सूखे कंठ की प्यास
कभी सुलझती फिर उलझती
अनेकों नए प्रशनों के साथ
भूलभुलैया सी है आती
जीवन पथ में हर नयी प्रातः
मृगतृष्णा सी मेरी आस
जैसे मृग को है दौड़ाती
उसके सूखे कंठ की प्यास
कभी सुलझती फिर उलझती
अनेकों नए प्रशनों के साथ
भूलभुलैया सी है आती
जीवन पथ में हर नयी प्रातः
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