Its Ugadi today - 2025 already !

Dear blog,

I won't be posting much, but when I do, those posts will really matter to me.

So, this new year, below is a thought that struck a chord with me. I discovered this gem yesterday. The meaning is something I instantly fell in love with. Just jotting it down here to treasure it.

hukus bukus telli wann che kus

onum batta lodum deag

shwaas kich kich waangmayam

Brahmi charas puane chhokum

Brahmish batanye tekhis tyakha.

Itkayne ne Itkayne

Tse Kus Be Kus Teli Wan su Kus

Moh Batuk Logum Deg

Shwas Khich Khich Wang-mayam

Bhruman daras Poyun chokum

Tekis Takya bane Tyuk.

The Hukus Bukus is one of the most popular songs of the Pandits of Kashmir.The message of this poem is rooted in the spiritual tradition of Kashmir.

It is said that the tones produced by the arrangement of words in this poem as well as its rhythm has a calming effect for infants and toddlers of all times.

Tse Kus Be Kus Teli Wan su Kus = Who are you and who am I, then tell us who is he the creator that permeates through both you and I

Moh Batuk Logum Deg = Each day I feed my senses/body with the food of worldly attachment and material love (Moh = attachment)

Shwas Khich Khich Wang-mayam = For when the breath that I take in reaches the point of complete purification (Shwas = Breath)

Bhruman daras Poyun chokum = It feels like my mind is bathing in the water of divine love (Bhruman = nerve center in the human brain, poyun = water)

Tekis Takya bane Tyuk = Then I know I am like that sandal wood which is pasted for divine fragrance symbolic of universal divinity. I realize that I am, indeed, divine (Tyuk = Tika applied on the forehead)

Find this song on Youtube

 I'm writing here after a long time - but intend to pick it up as if i've never left :) Lets see how far i get!

This time, documenting about this song ' alanai ' by AR Rehman, from PS1.

This song so beautifully transported me into a magical landscape . As I put on the music, close my eyes and imagine, I see a beautiful crystal clear lake on a cool winter night, full moon illuminating the landscape! I see white lotus in the lake, in full bloom. Scents of the flora around fill the air. An occassional cricket makes noises intermittently, as if composing its own music.

Aha! best way to unwind , dont you think?

Another year passes by!

2016  just flew by! And here i am, at the brim of a brand new year. Welcome 2017!

The year that just went by taught me many things and I'm still in the process of figuring out some more. But, ya thanks 2016 for all that I got to experience - all the lessons learnt for life and all the growing up thats happening - slowly but steadily - both professionally & personally.

Notice the change?

Back in this space after a really really long time. Hola,there!

These days a thought, a saying may be.. often comes to the mind.
 "When a butterfly crosses your path, you are about to witness a change". Being the romantic that I am, I took a liking to it, instantly. And, it definitely did bring about a change in me. 

For starters, I notice more butterflies now! :) . Then, the thrill of anticipating what change you are in for today.
Over a period of time, I realized that this is indeed helping me get more in touch with myself! 
So, may be theres some truth in the saying? Or, may be it holds only for believers? May be, may be not! Go figure!

A new beginning...

Hello my beloved blog! I'm back here after a long time. Want to give us one more shot, you see! 

On the eve of New Years' , heres wishing you a very Happy New Year 2015!

Is it the time that has flown or the age catching up? Or, are you cross with me and not want me to share anything here? Why am i struggling with this ice-breaker? 

I guess we need a little while to warm up to each other...

So, let me leave it here for now.

Catch you in the new year ..Hopefully we shall have a more fulfilling time, this time around.

love you!

A ray of hope?

That was a long hiatus. But anyways, I'm back now. The reason for my absence? Blame it on the laziness,yet again!

Just when we concluded that there is no hope for this country, nothing is going to change, there appeared a silver lining in the form of Anna Hazare. His fast unto death for Jan Lokpal Bill has united the country like never before and turned into an overnight revolution. People from all walks of life, from the length and breadth of the country declared support to his movement and participated in candle light marches held across the country. To an extent, media can be appreciated for drawing the attention of common man to the right cause, at a time when the nation is so caught up in a wild Cricket fever. While it is heartening to see many of the celebrities endorsing the cause, there is a gaping absence of the recent cricket warriors! One wonders why?

I digress.
So what is the reason for this overnight revolution? ...Anna never appealed for mass support!....

It can only mean one thing - everyone is extremely frustrated with the wide spread corruption. Then again, why wait for somebody to take the plunge to declare your frustration and anger? What stopped us from taking the imitative, I wonder. Is it apathy?

I can talk for myself. In my case, it is lack of hope and faith in the administration system. I never believed that the Government can respect a valid cause and fight for it.
If it were to succeed, the Jan Lokpal Bill & Anna would forever change this thinking in many people like me.Anna has successfully ignited a spark in every Indian - a spark of hope! It is now time for us to take it forward and display our solidarity.

- Awake,arise and stop not until the goal is reached.

Go for it!

I'm elated! I'm on cloud 9!

Well, of late, I have been pursuing something that is really close to my heart. And, thats what kept me away from the next best thing, this blog. Whats so special about today? Well lets just say, my effort has been acknowledged and I feel on top of the world. All thanks to the support and encouragement from the loved ones.

When was the last time you did exactly what you wanted to do, when you wanted to do, despite the usual stresses at office and home? Go pursue your dreams,folks!..chase them now while there is still time.
Go for it!