Life's a play.. I'm the director

Today's the day I want to start On a journey far away, A long long way to go To somewhere I want to stay. A place where's it's easy For dreams to change into reality Ecstasy that will live on As long as eternity. I want to sing, I want to dance, I want the world to know That, here I'll find my soul, my heart, And myself, tip to toe. I want to take everyone I know In this world of mine, To live with me in that home of joy, This place that's so fine. But what's a better thing to do than bring that home here; And make my world beautiful one, Where there's only love and no fear. Today's the day I want to start, To change the world to make it better Without bombs and guns and boundaries Where religion is no more than love.

The mind is complex; The human mind is more complex; The Indian mind is the most complex!! The other day, I was at the post office to (very obviously) post something. It was 3 noon. There were around ten people at this 'speed post' counter and this lady at the counter is stamping some money orders- she had about five of those to finish before my turn came. Me, with nine other people behind. I wait for her to finish this seemingly tedious job of hers. Ten minutes pass, and she's still on with this stamping business. Then, her mobile phone rings. ( Cigarettes, tobacco and mobile phones should strictly be banned in work places!) I was losing my patience already. She answers the call, '' Hello?". I was expecting, or rather, atleast hoping, that she'd hang up saying she was busy and would call back later or something like that. " Yeah, I made that curry today, without onions.." And she starts telling the other person on the line, the whole recipe of he...

We're all living in 'business'-the state of being busy. We've all become so busy that noticing little things has become impossible. Recognizing small joys seems almost non-existent. There’s this dialogue of Rajesh Khanna in the movie, Bawarchi which really gets me thinking every time I hear it. Translated in English, it goes somewhat like this, “We all are so busy trying to find that one big joy we always wanted, that we fail to see the small joys that come on the way." So true. And this was a line from an '80s something movie, I guess, and it fits in so perfectly into the scene even now. The other day I was talking to Satya, who happens to be my boss, friend, philosopher.. Oh, it's like a package deal. He was telling me about a conversation he was having with his colleague. This colleague of his was talking about his two-year old daughter. He says that this kid gets excited whenever the family goes out for dinner. The excitement is not about the food, but ...

India celebrates it 62nd year of Independence. Glorious 62 years.. So many events came and year after year the flag is hoisted and people go on and on about this whole ''Mera Bharat Mahaan" phrase. Yes, I agree my country is great but is it correct to keep saying it over and over again and not do anything about it? The ministers are not committed enough but none of us is ready to take charge and make a difference ('Dirty politics!!.. Why do you want to get into it and spoil your life/career?'). Politics will stay dirty as long as we let it be. Spiritual leaders get into scandals. weren't they the ones who went around talking about God? Where did the God go now? Not taking their side? People still fight over religion. History should be a lesson!! But, when did we learn our lessons well? The Jammu & Kashmir issue is still a pain. So, are we still talking about God?? Not working! We, now, have to think twice about going out in a busy road. What if there's ...

So, I took my first big step today.. Yeah, I'm talking about the global warming issue.. Yes, it is the buzz word right now.. True, You look and also feel like a hero talking about it.. and, sure, if you start a conversation about global warming or the likes of it, you become this ultimate cool guy/girl.. But, how many of us take the issue further ? Further than just a conversation? I was also one of those people till today.. I would talk about the unnecessary abundance of carbon Di -oxide on the planet and the thinning of the ozone layer, etc .. I would actively discourage friends to stop littering wrappers around, and avoid plastic bags, may be just to be in that fancy limelight.. This morning I was watching this show on TV about the youth and their responsibilities.. It kind of shook me.. I realised I was actually not doing anything.. Practically nothing.. Just inches close to zilch.. This was my wake up call... Finally, I could hear it.. What will happen to my planet? I have th...

Dear whosoever came across my blog and decided to read on..for whatsoever reason, Today, as I was returning from an audit ( which is, by the way, very very (very) far from the limits of the city.. I wonder why they have their office there..anyway,) in a bus, I decided I would give my city a closer look than usual, instead of choosing the easier way of killing boredom, to sleep. The city has become a big city now.. and I mean a BIG city.. the airport apparently looks marvellous ( I haven't seen it yet, so the 'apparently' comes in). The roads are covered with what they call 'luxury cars' and huge malls and big branded stores and many many outlets of several kinds.. I'm impressed.. The city looks fancy and modishly illuminated with the neon (I guess) lights of the many many restaurants and malls and coffee bars and eat outs and every other kind of store or whatever, that I think I can't even name. For a while, my thinking tube was switched on and I gave it a ...

I know not what life is, I know not death, I know not who I am, I don't remember a bit I live to see where my soul is, Die to see it go. I'm an ancient soul in this eye of God, And, I'm all alone. I look back at all my lives, And think, why? But I have to live, so I die. I try to recall all that happened, I see nothing..nobody..no relations. I want to know where I will go now, I want to go, I have no patience. I bid goodbye to all I had, all that life gave. I seep into the memories that'll never be.. and sink into my grave. Even now, I know not what life is, I know not death. I know not who I am, I don't remember a bit.