This is one thing that always torments me... atleast since the time I began to take intrest in it...
I have many problems with our culture,traditions and religious practices, and i do have my reasons to feel so....
Keeping in mind , how ancient our culture is, and how much it has survived and being an Indian myself.......I feel its really worrying me...
I feel in India , for every wrong people do, they give a reason "Its there in our religion/ caste"
Its from the very early days of Freedom struggle, like acts of 'Sati', 'Bal Vivah', Rules followed by the Widows...etc, for every non practical , ghastly behaviour, the back up reasoning was "RELIGION"... I feel religion is like a wheel which has been running through the centuries , and we run it ourselves, but what people forget is , we have to keep it moving, if it remains in those centuries, then it wont run alongside our values , our life, today...The problem is that people pick up the wheel from those centuries and try to move it in todays context, why not modulate , change the wheel and make it work in todays scenario...
I feel most of the people here waste (exhaust) their energy in unecessary things... rather we can use all that energy for productive work... getting a male child and killing of the grl child follows the lead in such cases...Even today,many people in India feel that this land belongs to Hindus and all the other religions dwelling here are outcast, how pathetic can it get... We still have melodramatic scenes (like hindi movies) where in a girl and a boy of different cast have great difficulties in getting married with their parents consent....... Where are we living, in the medivial times???
Why is a girl wearing a skirt categorised as "Extra modern" while a girl wearing a Salwar Suit categorised as " The cultured, good " girl...
Why do we have to face such petty categorisation in a nation which is progressing in every other aspect...
People give crores of rupees to the ganapati festival, but if they have so much money and wish to donate it , then why cant they donate it to the needy , the hungry, the shelterless, would'nt God be much happier if they do this??? Why cant they reason their own actions and thoughts???
The main problem lies in reasoning itself, here people are stagnated to the level , that they cant think outside their shell, cant make an opinion of their own , they just follow blindly like a donkey does..........Still working women are expected to take a holiday from work when their child falls sick, Why so? cant the man of the house stay back for a change??? Or does he have a bloated Ego that a woman cant earn "Bread and Butter" for the family... Why are newly married girls told not to wear western outfits and sleveless outfits ever again in their life..........Why do we judge people by what they wear and why not by what they are???
Aren't terror attacks origination from religion wars?every one is to be blamed for it.......
This is nothing but religious , hypocrisy, To any wrong you do , if you dont have a justification, give it the tag of "Its there in our religion"... and no one will question you hence forth...
I just feel what works in todays world is Humanity and not religion, just be a human being and treat others as humans too........and stop being baised about religious practices........
Thats all for now...
Saturday, July 18, 2009
A few things I will always remember ...
Here is a list of few things in my life which i will never forget...
Sleeping on my bed with 4 cats cozing up around me .......( I love them)
Enjoying a steamy cup of coffee , on a cold, rainy morning....
Cuddling up in the covers till the wee hours of the morning.......
A pat on the back......
A hug from a loved one...
Cooking a wholesome meal for my family... (Ocassionally, dont get me wrong)
Spending a whole weekend doing up the house...(am not a freak...:))
Watching Harry Potter, first day, first show........( I Love him too ;))
Listening to my Neice's voice on the phone........
Relishing hot onion Pakodas, and piping hot clear soup, corn (Bhutta) in the monsoons...
Trip to Tiger point at Lonavala,getting wet and watching the fog and rains take over us .........(gosh, that was really freezing cold)
Singing 'I can touch the sky' by Ceilen Dion while working on a process model.........:)
Listening to soft jazz on a lonely night.....
Watching the birds chirping in my balcony , and wishing they would not fly away from me...
Getting a 'I am always there for you' hug from my closed ones.....
Nightouts with 'P', shes my school mate, and the one who undertands me the best!!!
School days. including bunking the classes in the 10th Std..........;)
Cotton candies, Sand castles, wounded knees,multicoulured Halogen balloons, Jumping in the puddles, freshly cut raw mangoes and amla sprayed with spices...Entering the huge shoe in the Hanging Garden....
The extra 5 minutes sleep achieved before getting ready to leave for college...
Catching up with school mates, and becoming teenagers again.........
Learning to be happy even in the toughest of time, but never forgetting those who were always there for you , and with you......
Counting your blessings, Loving all those who love you........
Pillow fights with my sista...
Slient exchange of snacks in an ongoing super boring lecture...;)
Mimicry experts rock...;)
Stay away from insecure idiots, believe me , they are loosers , dont let them rub their insecurities on you....( I learnt this in my 5 years of learning Architecture)........
Thats all for now.........(coz this list might turn out to be never ending, I will keep posting though)
Sleeping on my bed with 4 cats cozing up around me .......( I love them)
Enjoying a steamy cup of coffee , on a cold, rainy morning....
Cuddling up in the covers till the wee hours of the morning.......
A pat on the back......
A hug from a loved one...
Cooking a wholesome meal for my family... (Ocassionally, dont get me wrong)
Spending a whole weekend doing up the house...(am not a freak...:))
Watching Harry Potter, first day, first show........( I Love him too ;))
Listening to my Neice's voice on the phone........
Relishing hot onion Pakodas, and piping hot clear soup, corn (Bhutta) in the monsoons...
Trip to Tiger point at Lonavala,getting wet and watching the fog and rains take over us .........(gosh, that was really freezing cold)
Singing 'I can touch the sky' by Ceilen Dion while working on a process model.........:)
Listening to soft jazz on a lonely night.....
Watching the birds chirping in my balcony , and wishing they would not fly away from me...
Getting a 'I am always there for you' hug from my closed ones.....
Nightouts with 'P', shes my school mate, and the one who undertands me the best!!!
School days. including bunking the classes in the 10th Std..........;)
Cotton candies, Sand castles, wounded knees,multicoulured Halogen balloons, Jumping in the puddles, freshly cut raw mangoes and amla sprayed with spices...Entering the huge shoe in the Hanging Garden....
The extra 5 minutes sleep achieved before getting ready to leave for college...
Catching up with school mates, and becoming teenagers again.........
Learning to be happy even in the toughest of time, but never forgetting those who were always there for you , and with you......
Counting your blessings, Loving all those who love you........
Pillow fights with my sista...
Slient exchange of snacks in an ongoing super boring lecture...;)
Mimicry experts rock...;)
Stay away from insecure idiots, believe me , they are loosers , dont let them rub their insecurities on you....( I learnt this in my 5 years of learning Architecture)........
Thats all for now.........(coz this list might turn out to be never ending, I will keep posting though)
Sunday, June 21, 2009
One should face the facts of life...
Facing the facts of life means facing the realities of life, and, for most, it could be as difficult as telling the truth. Very few people can be honest and straightforward to brave the inconvenient facts of life.
All religions stress on the importance of facing the truth and the consequences of ones deeds.
For, not facing the facts means further slipping into a murky situation. This is why a hypocrite is never seen to be at ease and happy. The contradictions in life keep on tormenting him and peace of mind and happiness turns into a mirage.
The Buddha dharma, while stressing on the importance of spiritual development, emphasis on the fact that nothing but a rational attitude works. And hence, thinkers, scientists and their discoveries are highly regarded by most religious leaders everywhere.
One’s bid to face the facts of life begins at the unit level of one’s family. The Buddha says one should not ignore one’s duty towards one’s family and friends because that too is one of the essential realities of life. One has to look without to look within. Only then one can face the realities of life in a meaningful way.
The most important reality of life, however, is to see others as if they were an essential part of your own spiritual growth. You cannot reach your destination ‘NIRVANA’ until you as Jesus said ‘do unto others as you would like others do unto you’
One has to see and treat the entire mankind as an extended family and ones attitude, behavior and work should lead to others welfare. That is the purpose of life and its meaning too I guess.
Yet another fact of life is that one has to face the consequences of ones bad deeds right here and in this life. Similarly , one can also live to enjoy the bliss of nirvana if one is truthful and sincere in one’s worldly dealings.
The Buddha dharma has no ‘life after death’ theories. One gets rewards and punishments before one bids adieu forever!!!
All religions stress on the importance of facing the truth and the consequences of ones deeds.
For, not facing the facts means further slipping into a murky situation. This is why a hypocrite is never seen to be at ease and happy. The contradictions in life keep on tormenting him and peace of mind and happiness turns into a mirage.
The Buddha dharma, while stressing on the importance of spiritual development, emphasis on the fact that nothing but a rational attitude works. And hence, thinkers, scientists and their discoveries are highly regarded by most religious leaders everywhere.
One’s bid to face the facts of life begins at the unit level of one’s family. The Buddha says one should not ignore one’s duty towards one’s family and friends because that too is one of the essential realities of life. One has to look without to look within. Only then one can face the realities of life in a meaningful way.
The most important reality of life, however, is to see others as if they were an essential part of your own spiritual growth. You cannot reach your destination ‘NIRVANA’ until you as Jesus said ‘do unto others as you would like others do unto you’
One has to see and treat the entire mankind as an extended family and ones attitude, behavior and work should lead to others welfare. That is the purpose of life and its meaning too I guess.
Yet another fact of life is that one has to face the consequences of ones bad deeds right here and in this life. Similarly , one can also live to enjoy the bliss of nirvana if one is truthful and sincere in one’s worldly dealings.
The Buddha dharma has no ‘life after death’ theories. One gets rewards and punishments before one bids adieu forever!!!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Love at first sight!!!
I recently met someone who showered me with love I had never before felt... who gave me all that i needed, who understood me without having the need to tell, who filled up the emptiness within me very easily and lovingly... who never let go off me , and I believe completey that this is one individual whose gonna be with me foever... I LOVE YOU... completely fallen for you dear...
(PS: she literally licked all my worries away with her kisses ;))
(Photo courtesy: Shenna...)
Love you Fifi, Thank you, God bless you...
Tear drops on my Guitar...
Recently heard this song by Taylor Swift... and loved the lyrics...
"Teardrops On My Guitar"
Drew looks at me, I fake a smile so he won't see
That I want and I'm needing
everything that we should be
I'll bet she's beautiful, that girl he talks about
And she's got everything
that I have to live without
Drew talks to me,
I laugh cause it's just so funny
That I can't even see anyone
when he's with me
He says he's so in love,
he's finally got it right,
I wonder if he knows he's all I think about at night
He's the reason for the teardrops on my guitar
The only thing that keeps me wishing on a wishing star
He's the song in the car I keep singing, don't know why I do
Drew walks by me,
can he tell that I can't breathe?
And there he goes, so perfectly,
The kind of flawless I wish I could be
She'd better hold him tight,
give him all her love
Look in those beautiful eyes
and know she's lucky cause
So I drive home alone,
as I turn out the light
I'll put his picture down
and maybeGet some sleep tonight
He's the reason for the teardrops on my guitar
The only one who's got enough of me to break my heart
He's the song in the car I keep singing,
don't know why I do
He's the time taken up, but there's never enoughAnd he's all that I need to fall into..Drew looks at me, I fake a smile so he won't see.
I dont think i believe in sacrifice though!!!
"Teardrops On My Guitar"
Drew looks at me, I fake a smile so he won't see
That I want and I'm needing
everything that we should be
I'll bet she's beautiful, that girl he talks about
And she's got everything
that I have to live without
Drew talks to me,
I laugh cause it's just so funny
That I can't even see anyone
when he's with me
He says he's so in love,
he's finally got it right,
I wonder if he knows he's all I think about at night
He's the reason for the teardrops on my guitar
The only thing that keeps me wishing on a wishing star
He's the song in the car I keep singing, don't know why I do
Drew walks by me,
can he tell that I can't breathe?
And there he goes, so perfectly,
The kind of flawless I wish I could be
She'd better hold him tight,
give him all her love
Look in those beautiful eyes
and know she's lucky cause
So I drive home alone,
as I turn out the light
I'll put his picture down
and maybeGet some sleep tonight
He's the reason for the teardrops on my guitar
The only one who's got enough of me to break my heart
He's the song in the car I keep singing,
don't know why I do
He's the time taken up, but there's never enoughAnd he's all that I need to fall into..Drew looks at me, I fake a smile so he won't see.
I dont think i believe in sacrifice though!!!
This is what made me laugh today!!!
While travelling in a ladies compartment on the harbour line of the aamchi Mumbai local Train, I read this poster which was pasted opposite to my seat........ It was an advertisement of some roadside Beauty Salon.... The tag line was ..." Become a beautiful Butterfly from a catterpillar" !!!
ha ha ha, i laughed out loud reading it............Dont know what the person framing it must have thought, but whoever he/she was, had a very poor knowledge of Zoology..........:)
ha ha ha, i laughed out loud reading it............Dont know what the person framing it must have thought, but whoever he/she was, had a very poor knowledge of Zoology..........:)
Why???
Why is it that some times its not the condition or the context of things, its the person concerned who turns strange , who changes his mind? .............why is it that some people are lost in the world of hapiness while some other keep feeling empty from within for the rest of their life?... Why is it that some people flawlessly escape from tight spots while some are wounded for ever?... Why is it that some people dont want you to be part of their life at a particular period of time and when they return they give you assurances to last for ever??? Why is it that a few can forget things , people , memories as easily as we forget the laundry bill?.......while some are lost in the lanes of nostalgia forever? Why is it that some people love some one forever, while some others never take the plunge?... Why is it that some people are bold enough to stand for themselves against the world, while some others are just too cowardly to face it?... Why is it that some can never forgive and forget, while some have the greatest capacity to forgive some one and let go off things?... Why is it that some people love someone more than themselves and still leave them for ever giving a 100 different reasons for not being together???
Why is it that u need some one to make you happy , why is it that u always need a shoulder to cry on, why is it that the human body is hungry for touch , love and affection? Why do we give anyone the right to hurt us... Why cant we just lead our life alone deviod of any one loving us , why its love so necessary for survival??? why cant we be like we want to be , and why cant things be like we want them to be............
Why life has so many questions unanswered???...
Why is it that u need some one to make you happy , why is it that u always need a shoulder to cry on, why is it that the human body is hungry for touch , love and affection? Why do we give anyone the right to hurt us... Why cant we just lead our life alone deviod of any one loving us , why its love so necessary for survival??? why cant we be like we want to be , and why cant things be like we want them to be............
Why life has so many questions unanswered???...
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