From time unknown,Man has been questioning his existence.
He has been forever trying to find his origin.
Yet,even centuries later,the quest remains incomplete.And like everybody else,I am curious too
I don't know if there is a specific reason we all exist.It could just be the game of a superior intellect.There was a time when we thought ourselves to be string puppets at the hands of the creator.The strings break, the game over.Today can't we relate the idea to an Xbox or Playstation game.The string may be invisible.The game however is controlled by the Player outside.The time expires,and the game is over for the actor inside.Tomorrow as we conquer greater avenues of wisdom,perhaps a novel explanation would arise.
Scientists fervently are searching for that God-particle which actually gives life.Today science can create everything, except life.Robots can be made to look like and do things as perfectly as any living being.Yet,what is that differentiates them from us?The spark of life!
Can we ever create that invisible yet prevailing inexplicable screen called soul??
In this search for that ultimate truth are we actually privying???
Let us assume science(or God?) actually gives life to what we call the robots,then are we actually paving way for the next stage of evolution.From neandarthals to apes to homosapiens and then to robots?Is it then, the part of a greater design??
Are we then the Creator or the creations??
We can never be the Creator,it could only be our thoughts or intellect.Perhaps a part of that superior intellect manifests in each of His creations.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
All Izz Well
Good things happen to good people.
This is an adage I've heard often.
And it had me doing things which I judged to be good so that I'd be good and good things would happen to me.
However,I could find no changes in the way 'things' were.
Life just went on as usual,bringing in its wake, both pleasantnesses and unpleasantnesses.
Then I read somewhere that expecting good things to happen to good people is like believing a lion not to eat you because you are a vegetarian!
Now!!Was I confused.
Somehow,I don't beleive that either of the above sayings is more credible than the other.
To me both are true.
You cannot expect good returns unless you have worked for them.Miracles don't just happen as such.You reap only that which you have sown.
And the best thing I have noticed in good people is their attitude.Let the sky fall upon them,they remain unfazed.Troubles,difficulties the terms merely don't exist for them.All izz always well for them!!
This is an adage I've heard often.
And it had me doing things which I judged to be good so that I'd be good and good things would happen to me.
However,I could find no changes in the way 'things' were.
Life just went on as usual,bringing in its wake, both pleasantnesses and unpleasantnesses.
Then I read somewhere that expecting good things to happen to good people is like believing a lion not to eat you because you are a vegetarian!
Now!!Was I confused.
Somehow,I don't beleive that either of the above sayings is more credible than the other.
To me both are true.
You cannot expect good returns unless you have worked for them.Miracles don't just happen as such.You reap only that which you have sown.
And the best thing I have noticed in good people is their attitude.Let the sky fall upon them,they remain unfazed.Troubles,difficulties the terms merely don't exist for them.All izz always well for them!!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Facing fears
What is the greatest inhibition on our way to winning our desires.
Fear, I would say.
We are all scared of something or the other,right?
We all have fears of varying degrees for various things.
And how can we win over fear.
The best,or perhaps the only,way I would say,will be to face it.
Face your worst fears.Don't run away from them.
Easier said or blogged than done,I know.
Might not be a great example but here is a tiny incident which will definitely give me the power punch next time a fear holds me back.
I had always been scared to ride a vehicle.I knew how to ride.I had confidence I could ride well and I even had a license.Still,a very weak twine from within always held me back.Then,one fine day, with some encouragement and support, I managed to take my 2 wheeler out.It went fine.I thought it raised my confidence level.But the fear had been stll lurking inside and it manifested as recurring nightmares.Every night I would see one or the other images of me and my Activa falling down.Somehow I would force myself to give one more try the next day.And one day,as if reliving my nightmares,I actually fell with the vehicle.I still remember how i felt.It was exactly the same fear I had in my nightmares.I knew if I let that fear win this time I would never touch a vehicle again.I gave it a shot again and yes it did help a lot.My fear has subsided greatly.And I can be sure of it by the decreased frequency of my nightmares!
Sometimes, a simple incident like this becomes an eye opener when thought about deeply.May be the rules can be applied elsewhere too.
Fear, I would say.
We are all scared of something or the other,right?
We all have fears of varying degrees for various things.
And how can we win over fear.
The best,or perhaps the only,way I would say,will be to face it.
Face your worst fears.Don't run away from them.
Easier said or blogged than done,I know.
Might not be a great example but here is a tiny incident which will definitely give me the power punch next time a fear holds me back.
I had always been scared to ride a vehicle.I knew how to ride.I had confidence I could ride well and I even had a license.Still,a very weak twine from within always held me back.Then,one fine day, with some encouragement and support, I managed to take my 2 wheeler out.It went fine.I thought it raised my confidence level.But the fear had been stll lurking inside and it manifested as recurring nightmares.Every night I would see one or the other images of me and my Activa falling down.Somehow I would force myself to give one more try the next day.And one day,as if reliving my nightmares,I actually fell with the vehicle.I still remember how i felt.It was exactly the same fear I had in my nightmares.I knew if I let that fear win this time I would never touch a vehicle again.I gave it a shot again and yes it did help a lot.My fear has subsided greatly.And I can be sure of it by the decreased frequency of my nightmares!
Sometimes, a simple incident like this becomes an eye opener when thought about deeply.May be the rules can be applied elsewhere too.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
The Get together
The onset of monsoon every year inevitably reminds me of the same thing--the reopening of schools after the summer holidays.
I have been contemplating this post for long.But every time I start it I become nostalgic and just stall it.
Any way here is a fictitious batch get together of my school mates.
I have wrapped in some true humurous incidents on the pretext of an imaginary reunion.
There are still more incidents,still more characters and memories.Let them come out at some other occassion.
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It has been 10 years since our batch left the premises.
College,Office,marriage...each of our lives have changed a lot.
And after the long gap we decided to catch up with the changes.
Today we are all going to meet after a decade.
We could think of no better venue than what came up in our minds on the first note. Unanimously we decided it to be the same old school grounds.
So be it!
My heart danced at the thought of the reunion,at the thought being the roll no 25 again,at the thought of going back to 12B.
Everyone would come,I am sure,may be with their husbands,wifes,kids..
How would they all look??I myself haven't changed much though.
I tried to imagine each of them weighted by the 10 years.
My curiosity kept mounting.
Atleast today let me be the first one in the school.;)
As I stepped in the campus, a familiar breeze caressed me
"Sahil"
Present ma'am, I replied
A slight shiver ran through me.
The buildings were all different,yet the same.
The auditorium,canteen,classrooms,all echoed our screems,our cheers,our tears!!
There goes the long bell!!
One by one, the bikes screeched to a halt near the gate.
The vice principal madame had issued a strict warning the previous day to those who came on bikes.
The result: even those who didn't have bikes came on one today,after borrowing,begging or may be getting a new one!!!
Teenage pranks!!!
As I laughed to myself musing over our audacity,I saw kabir enter through the back gate.
I couldn't supress a laugh.
He had never been on time.Always stood at the door with the tie loosely dangling around his neck as the teacher took the attendance.This, given that his house was the nearest to the school!!
Today not only was he early,he had his tie properly knotted too.
I was behind a pillar in the new building on the other side.He wouldn't see me unless I moved a little.
I am not yet ready to meet him.I have a lot more to reminisce.
He walked into the the class room.Yes,into our 12B.
"Suppandiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii"
The call came from the other class 12A.A sort of good morning greeting.Tres's way of announcing her presence.
"x#!&&***"
The reply too was spontaneous.
And our class teacher would just look at us smile.
Yes! all these happened when she was in the class.
She was the silent accomplice in all our mischieves and always our saviour.
I could see few people enter the campus.It took me some time to figure out who.God!It's Tres,Varun and Sajan.
I am sure Kabir would now leap out to meet them.
"Macha"
"Dude, what's that patch on your chin"
They all screemed and hugged.
Laughing,fighting they returned to the class
I continue my tour of the campus.
The canteen is completely different now.It looks more like a canteen now.!!
I miss canteen aunty's fried rice!!
It used to be one plate and multiple hands.Hardly a mouthful for each of us,but that could fill our hearts and stomachs.
Here comes Dr.Chetan.He waved at me from the distance.I am coming,I gestured in reply.
He smiled back.
He was the studious,hilarious,smart,witty one.And today our little master is a Doctor!!
He entered the class and a whirl of laughter spurted out!!With Chetan,I should have guessed!!!
Sakshi,Lakshmi,Sana,Jiya,Sumi the ladies just came in.
They all look fabulous.So much changed,yet so much the same.They cooed and laughed and joked!!
"Sanaaaaaaaaa"
"oooooooooooo"
"hiiiiiiiiiii"
"Where were you"
"I called you so many times"
"Hey,what are you doing these days"
"You look so slim"
"I saw your pics in Orkut..Beautiful dear"
"Hey guys, did you know, the guy near my house........."
"Where did you get that necklace from.It's gorgeous"
Ouch!!These ladies!!!Give me one topic they cannot talk about!!
The guys were being rather formal.Starting trouble perhaps.International topics and politics and business and all!!
"Macha ##@@&&%**"The remaining batallion trooped in.
"School Sawdhan!!Vishram!!"
And our school captain entered with a broad smile.
Everyone once again became the old Suppandi and kuttosan and kapish.
I can't restrain myself anymore. Let me join the pack!!!
Guys!!Guys!!Look at this.
Someone shouted.
We all poured are heads to get a glimpse of the subject of interest.
The wooden desks and benches still carried our names.
10 years back we had engraved them on these.And it had not come without any pain.
For one whole week we were punished.We were made to sit on floor.The desks and benches were removed from our class!!
We laughed at the memory.
"Friends!!!
Thank you all for coming.
Gone are those days of History,Geography and mathematics
Gone are those days of practicals,labs and dramatics
Gone are those days of innocent fights,mischeives and jokes
Gone are those days of beautiful school days
But their memories will always linger,in me,within me and around me,you and all!!
I am happy to see you all.Happy that we all could make it.Happy that we have all carried forward the goodness this institution has instilled in us.
But there is a face I miss today and I am sure , even you do.
To you,Sahil!!May your soul rest in peace"
Chetan inaugerated the get-together.
The class was silent.
Time heals all wounds,but leave behind a scar.
Even after 10 years,the loss of a friend hurt.
My class looks complete,wonderful.
Doctors, Engineers, Businessmen,Celebrities what not can't I boast about.
I am happy that we were all here once,that we were all here now.
This is my class.Sahil's class....
I have been contemplating this post for long.But every time I start it I become nostalgic and just stall it.
Any way here is a fictitious batch get together of my school mates.
I have wrapped in some true humurous incidents on the pretext of an imaginary reunion.
There are still more incidents,still more characters and memories.Let them come out at some other occassion.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
It has been 10 years since our batch left the premises.
College,Office,marriage...each of our lives have changed a lot.
And after the long gap we decided to catch up with the changes.
Today we are all going to meet after a decade.
We could think of no better venue than what came up in our minds on the first note. Unanimously we decided it to be the same old school grounds.
So be it!
My heart danced at the thought of the reunion,at the thought being the roll no 25 again,at the thought of going back to 12B.
Everyone would come,I am sure,may be with their husbands,wifes,kids..
How would they all look??I myself haven't changed much though.
I tried to imagine each of them weighted by the 10 years.
My curiosity kept mounting.
Atleast today let me be the first one in the school.;)
As I stepped in the campus, a familiar breeze caressed me
"Sahil"
Present ma'am, I replied
A slight shiver ran through me.
The buildings were all different,yet the same.
The auditorium,canteen,classrooms,all echoed our screems,our cheers,our tears!!
There goes the long bell!!
One by one, the bikes screeched to a halt near the gate.
The vice principal madame had issued a strict warning the previous day to those who came on bikes.
The result: even those who didn't have bikes came on one today,after borrowing,begging or may be getting a new one!!!
Teenage pranks!!!
As I laughed to myself musing over our audacity,I saw kabir enter through the back gate.
I couldn't supress a laugh.
He had never been on time.Always stood at the door with the tie loosely dangling around his neck as the teacher took the attendance.This, given that his house was the nearest to the school!!
Today not only was he early,he had his tie properly knotted too.
I was behind a pillar in the new building on the other side.He wouldn't see me unless I moved a little.
I am not yet ready to meet him.I have a lot more to reminisce.
He walked into the the class room.Yes,into our 12B.
"Suppandiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii"
The call came from the other class 12A.A sort of good morning greeting.Tres's way of announcing her presence.
"x#!&&***"
The reply too was spontaneous.
And our class teacher would just look at us smile.
Yes! all these happened when she was in the class.
She was the silent accomplice in all our mischieves and always our saviour.
I could see few people enter the campus.It took me some time to figure out who.God!It's Tres,Varun and Sajan.
I am sure Kabir would now leap out to meet them.
"Macha"
"Dude, what's that patch on your chin"
They all screemed and hugged.
Laughing,fighting they returned to the class
I continue my tour of the campus.
The canteen is completely different now.It looks more like a canteen now.!!
I miss canteen aunty's fried rice!!
It used to be one plate and multiple hands.Hardly a mouthful for each of us,but that could fill our hearts and stomachs.
Here comes Dr.Chetan.He waved at me from the distance.I am coming,I gestured in reply.
He smiled back.
He was the studious,hilarious,smart,witty one.And today our little master is a Doctor!!
He entered the class and a whirl of laughter spurted out!!With Chetan,I should have guessed!!!
Sakshi,Lakshmi,Sana,Jiya,Sumi the ladies just came in.
They all look fabulous.So much changed,yet so much the same.They cooed and laughed and joked!!
"Sanaaaaaaaaa"
"oooooooooooo"
"hiiiiiiiiiii"
"Where were you"
"I called you so many times"
"Hey,what are you doing these days"
"You look so slim"
"I saw your pics in Orkut..Beautiful dear"
"Hey guys, did you know, the guy near my house........."
"Where did you get that necklace from.It's gorgeous"
Ouch!!These ladies!!!Give me one topic they cannot talk about!!
The guys were being rather formal.Starting trouble perhaps.International topics and politics and business and all!!
"Macha ##@@&&%**"The remaining batallion trooped in.
"School Sawdhan!!Vishram!!"
And our school captain entered with a broad smile.
Everyone once again became the old Suppandi and kuttosan and kapish.
I can't restrain myself anymore. Let me join the pack!!!
Guys!!Guys!!Look at this.
Someone shouted.
We all poured are heads to get a glimpse of the subject of interest.
The wooden desks and benches still carried our names.
10 years back we had engraved them on these.And it had not come without any pain.
For one whole week we were punished.We were made to sit on floor.The desks and benches were removed from our class!!
We laughed at the memory.
"Friends!!!
Thank you all for coming.
Gone are those days of History,Geography and mathematics
Gone are those days of practicals,labs and dramatics
Gone are those days of innocent fights,mischeives and jokes
Gone are those days of beautiful school days
But their memories will always linger,in me,within me and around me,you and all!!
I am happy to see you all.Happy that we all could make it.Happy that we have all carried forward the goodness this institution has instilled in us.
But there is a face I miss today and I am sure , even you do.
To you,Sahil!!May your soul rest in peace"
Chetan inaugerated the get-together.
The class was silent.
Time heals all wounds,but leave behind a scar.
Even after 10 years,the loss of a friend hurt.
My class looks complete,wonderful.
Doctors, Engineers, Businessmen,Celebrities what not can't I boast about.
I am happy that we were all here once,that we were all here now.
This is my class.Sahil's class....
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
"-----------------"
At the end of the day,
All that I need is
You by my side.
To sit beside you
and dream as we always do
To just hug you
and feel loved
To just cuddle unto you
and feel safe
Wipe away my tears,dad
Like you did the other day I failed that exam
I am your little one dad,
And will just be.
At the end of the day,
All that I need is
You by my side.
A little space in your lap,mom
To rest my heavy heart.
Every time you ask me to take care,
I would look back and growl.
Now, take care of me mom,
Lest I lose my way
I am your little one
And will always be.
At the end of the day,
All that I wish is
To be just like you.
As beautiful as you mom
As brave as you dad
As loving as you both
As wonderful as you both
I'm nothing without you,
All I am is just you.
I love you,
Not just for what you are
But also for what I am
because of you
All that I need is
You by my side.
To sit beside you
and dream as we always do
To just hug you
and feel loved
To just cuddle unto you
and feel safe
Wipe away my tears,dad
Like you did the other day I failed that exam
I am your little one dad,
And will just be.
At the end of the day,
All that I need is
You by my side.
A little space in your lap,mom
To rest my heavy heart.
Every time you ask me to take care,
I would look back and growl.
Now, take care of me mom,
Lest I lose my way
I am your little one
And will always be.
At the end of the day,
All that I wish is
To be just like you.
As beautiful as you mom
As brave as you dad
As loving as you both
As wonderful as you both
I'm nothing without you,
All I am is just you.
I love you,
Not just for what you are
But also for what I am
because of you
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