Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Judgemental Janta :-)



“If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” ― Mother Teresa

Only soul as noble as Mother Teresa can give such indepth touching statement. Sometimes we go through such upheavels even Blood relations fail to understand us. They forget in their tough times we never shun away but in their sunny days they show their true colours. Welcome to the world full of Judgemental Janta :-) not just Mango Poeple :P You have slightly bigger waistline, poeple are after your lives not for healthy reasons but to pull you down saying no guy would want to date you. Who the hell is the guy to decide that and my bigger question does he himself have a physique like John Abraham or Hrithik Roshan? I am in no mood to please the society and life is simply way to short and beautiful even to make such an attempt.

Such is our society, obession for fair skins never ends. But glad to see slowly social norms undergoing much needed change. People complaining attitude will never transform. A girl stepping in her 20s, arey iski shaadi karwa do(get her married off) , in mid 20s why is she not yet having babies and again early 30s Oh what about second baby and if husband is away for work, OMG they both are heading for divorce as husband having a secret extra marital affair and this is just one of its example as task of pleasing people and society is next to impossible and trying to attempt is sheer foolishness.

Another common trend you will notice, Bitching Friends lol. They will stay together, hang out together, girlie gossips, conversations revolving around rich bloke and all the materials world can have but in another company will talk negative about each other. I wonder how can friendship be just a need for convenience over genuine stuffs.

So if you into spirituality, you do Buddhist chant at young age then they will say not meant for you. You should party hard, go out for dates and in 60s get in to all this but i question why should i abandon Faith which was with me in my tough times over superficial people and things? 

They will judge you till the time of your funeral but who gives a damn. Same people who ridicule Amitabh Bachchan when his company was in debts worshipped him post KBC. Same people who put Saurav Ganguly in pedestal once treated him like nobody later. So success is directly proportionate to the people liking us? But is it for genuine reasons? Never. They will always probe in your life asking any good news knowing you are struggling on your own even post losing your beloved Father.

Matlabi Duniya Matlabi Log but I am not a pessimistic. Mind you again you talk practically, sometimes your own best friend labels you as negative.  Can we continue such friendship which lacks basic understanding and trust?  Icing on cake when we write articles, poems revolving around mushy stuffs and romance, again presence of judgemental janta to ruin the real essence of the article by commenting poor girl, she is alone she needs a Boyfriend. I don’t want to snub back or either sound rude and say Poor You, fuck yourself but want to kill them with a dazzling smile. For that also another judgement, Poor Thing, she is affected or always taken for granted.

What I fail to understand is the hypocrisy. For instance same thing I do becomes annoying and when you do deserves Oscars.


I am signing off from the world of judgemental janta as I have found solace in self and my independence quoting  “Who are you to judge the life I live? I know I'm not perfect -and I don't live to be- but before you start pointing fingers... make sure you hands are clean!”  ― Bob Marley


P.S Judging others is a slander as per spiritual teachings as everyone has potential to be good. Biggest example-King Ashoka, who could imagine a person responsible for bloodshed will reform and take up Buddhism.

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Tum Se Hi DEV D <3



"To err is Human, To forgive is divine" as the old adage goes but in this ruthless world these days i would say "Selfless Love is Divine" and is it so divine that it can make you forgive someone who broke your heart, inflicted pain and snatched everything you had? My exact thoughts post watching Lootera and leaving aside my evergreen BONG CONNECTION and Sawaar loon ;-)

I don't want to go indepth about sizzling chemistry between Pahi and Varun Srivastav and betrayal in love but i guess most difficult thing in the Universe to stop loving or moving ahead from someone who never intend to hurt you. That's exactly dilemma of a girl next door Rudrashi Chowdhury (character figment of my imagination and inspiration from life's experiences :-), big ShivBhakt,fond of Urdu Poetry and idolises Parvati's true Love for Shiva,  and gave her precious heart to Daksh Dasgupta,her college batchmate who hails from West Bengal and ardent Soccer Fan. Irony is that both Rudrakshi and Daksh hardly knew each other but what caught Rudrakshi's attention was his innocent smile and gentle mishti Bengali conversations with his friends in the college cafe. Rudrakshi immediately spotted Daksh in social network site and was overwhelmed to know Daksh studied in St. Edmund School located in her hometown Shillong. Now having a common platform to talk about Rudrakshi after weeks of contemplation and endless discussion with her bestie Shraddha aka Shradz as she fondly calls her send a message to Daksh. She narrated how she was happy to come across someone familiar with her hometown in college and anxiously waiting for Daksh's reply. Sweet as he is and sweeter was his reply wherein he mentioned how glad he is to have come across someone from Shillong after ages as he had spend best period of his life in her hometown. Excited as her nature was, Rudrakshi being non-bengali told Daksh-aami bangla alpo alpo jaani :-) (i know Bangla little bit) As days passed by and Rudrakshi’s college end term was near and it was getting difficult for her to keep her feelings for Daksh within her. Being of creative bent of mind, she composed a poem for her beloved and revived her old writing and scribbling habit. She had asked this question to herself "Am i falling in Love" compiling each and every minute details of Daksh, his hidden singing talent and love for Soccer and she ended her note with these lines " 
If its meant to be it will be-The most coveted deepest BONG connection or else..........
"Someday someone will come in my life and make me realize why it didnot work with anyone else :-)

Shraddha asked her to confess her true feelings before she left college for her hometown but Rudrakshi was getting more and more anxious. She felt Daksh might be in a relationship with someone else but most of his classmates including Vanessa said confidently he is single and her feelings grew more and more for this sweet sober Bong Babu :-)

Last week of Rudrakshi's college life and she got to know Ugly Truth that Daksh was committed. Shraddha was worried thinking this awful news would be unbearable for her Bestie. But Shivji(Rudrakshi's Universe Mahadev's blessings) she was able to accept the same like pinch of salt as her close buddy Kabir Hashmi played guitar in last college session. Kabir was a magician (Actor+Photographer+Painter+Musician) and in nutshell artist and for Rudrakshi a celebrity, she kind of worshipped him being his Biggest FAN and also has his autograph treasured till date. Kabir gave her best farewell surprise ever and she left college on a happy note. Rudrakshi had no expectations from Daksh because it was eternal true feel and she believed in True Love is sacrifice and wanted his happiness wholeheartedly. So with heavy heart she said bye to him. He had slight clue of her feelings and didnot want to hurt her and wished her goodluck for future.  She just told Daksh over a chat how he inspired her back into writing and he just said one line that keeps her going till date-Keep up the Good Work. Remember Life gets better. She sincerely asked him to chase his soccer dreams always. As they parted their ways, the song coincidentally played in college mess was-Sheesha ho ya dil ho aakhir toot jata hain and Rudrakshi just laughed thinking how weird things seem with such co-incidences. Rudrakshi nicknamed Daksh as "DEV D" (not he is some Devdas but she refrains emotional attyachar as he means the world to her :-) Rudrakshi realized connecting the dots that Daksh came in her to inspire her to get back to writing her passion since a kid.

As time passed by, Rudrakshi told Kabir how she genuinely fell for Daksh and how lucky she is to have a best buddy who unknowingly eased her pain by his magical presence and at same time Kabir also was coping with his recent breakup with Christine, Spanish national whom he met in college exchange fest. Meanwhile Rudrashi's father fell ill and was admitted in hospital. Those crucial moments Rudrakshi used to talk with other college close buddies Shankar Nath, Bhabesh, Vanessa, Kaushik whom she trusted and confided everything and one of them she treated like her own younger brother named Subroto Sen. After a while when her father was discharged from the hospital and there was a Mohit Chauhan Live in concert at St. Edmund School. Rudrakshi loved heart touching tracks of Mohit Chauhan and especially TUM SE HI from romantic commedy and Bolly blockbuster "Jab We Met". Unable to move on from Daksh's thoughts in head she decided to watch the concert with friends in her hometown. That night she was restless and message Daksh wishing him all the marital bliss ahead thinking he is going to tie the knot with his sweetheart soon. 

After two months, Rudrakshi was casually browsing social networking site and came across her college  professor Mr. Kumar posting about the other batch's convocation. She just clicked generally to know about the event and her happiness knew no bounds to see Dakshi winning a medal in the prestigious convocation ceremony. Rudrakshi smiled within because she also knew Daksh was pretty laid back guy, contend with life and away from mad race & competitions. Rudrakshi remembered in her birthchart it was mentioned she will be lucky for her beloved friends. It gave her outmost joy to congratulate Daksh and also mentioned about her father’s illness. Daksh being such a wonderful human being replied Rudrakshi’s wishes really means a lot to him and he will pray for her father’s speedy recovery.

Kaushik was excited to break the news to Rudrakshi about Daksh "Dada" as he fondly addresses his college senior. But before he could, Rudrakshi interrupted as she knows everything about her 1st love before anyone else. Kaushik was a brat who loves to travel and was dating Karishma, bold beauty he encountered in one of his trip to Switzerland-olalala romantic city where even Raj-Simran DDLJ romance was shot. 

Rudrakshi was talking to Bhavesh who broke strange yet shocking news to her that Daksh was dumped by his girlfriend. Rudrakshi brushed it aside causally thinking it to be some rubbish rumour. After a month, romantic dreamy girl's world was shattered as the man who loved her the most in this wide world left for heavenly abode and yes we getting it right here, her beloved Father whose one of the greatest desire to see his daughter's marriage. Rudrakshi was torn apart and only strength in such testing time for her was her doubtfree Faith in Her Mahadev and Buddhist chant. She was super active member of a Buddhist Organization spread across 192 countries and originated in Japan. Shankar Nath, her true friend used to always cheer her and she confided in him about her liking for Daksh. Shankar respected her thoughts and said this wonderful line that Love is too perfect in his mind just like poetry is for him. He made her smile citing Ghalib-Duniya Main aur bhi gaam hain Mohabbat ke siwa :-)

Rudrakshi was feeling terrible because once she had mentioned to her Dad subtly about Daksh's existence but it was so unfortunate for her as he was committed. She felt she should inform Daksh about her father’s untimely demise. At midnight she received most touching message wherein Daksh said God will give her the strength to cope her with such precious personal loss and he is sure she will meet a great guy and much better than him in future. Also added his signature line she adored like hell-Remember, Life gets better :-) Rudrakshi wished her once love of her life all the very best and said for her Friendship is above anything in the world.

As days passed and Rudrakshi contemplating to leave Shillong and seek greener pastures on her work front and she was happy to know that Daksh and others got great job offers. Daksh will be based in Kolkata closer to home sweet home and so his happiness knew no bounds. Suddenly on one Monday post her father’s death she decides to give aarti to her Universe Mahadev Shiva and as she came out of the temple she got a call from her younger like brother Subroto. Subroto was unaware regarding Rudrakshi’s feelings for Daksh and since he was leaving for Delhi and it will take several months for her to meet him in person, she just shared her heart to Subroto. And Subroto’s immediate reaction was Daksh is a nice guy but he was dumped by his Girlfriend. Are you aware? He asked Rudrakshi. In reply she said she heard but thought its some kind of rumour and hard for her to believe as she can’t see Daksh being heartbroken. Subroto told her that how he wished he should know about her heartfelt thoughts. She said its too late now and not the real good time and also she has moved on. Subroto told her you might meet someone better, who knows and Rudrakshi said doesnot matter to her anymore who is good, better and best as she will accept life way it comes by. She ends the conversation with her little bro 
laughing off narrating how in college she danced from her heart seeing Daksh in the crowd in one of the college fest :-)


Deep inside Rudrakshi had this question to Faith,God,Destiny & Universe- Why she met Daksh if it was not meant to be and if he was so committed why he had to go through bitter break up? And on contrary her love was so pure and selfless without no expectations. Why Daksh can’t see through her hidden genuine emotions?Now when she had almost moved on once again Life came as a Full Circle.
She had disturbed sleep, puzzled by so many endless thoughts of future. She has her beloved mother more of a best friend to look after, her career, and get settle and do everything possible to always keep her beloved Father’s soul happy and contend. She sincerely wished Daksh’s happiness and she was hurt because he was hurt. This is the depth of human greatest emotion and gift called LOVE.

Unlike Varun Srivastav who ditches Pakhi in Lootera, Rudrakshi’s love for Daksh was sacrifice,also Daksh never intend to hurt her but destiny was playing hide and seek games with them time and again. Rudrakshi is grateful to God that she did not had to undergo heartache unlike her majority of the girls and having heard their sad tale of woe because Daksh was genuinely a good person and was never mean or wanted to hurt her at any cost.

On June 20th June 2013, Doorbell rang at Rudrakshi’s place. She received a letter saying she is chosen for a regional training to be held in Kolkata on 28th July 2013 as part of Japan NGO she was active member.

Kolkata…….Mishtiland…………Daksh, Rudrakshi’s eye candy out there and so many ?? Isn’t it mystic?Out of both excitement and anxiety she calls Subroto who explains her how a go getter in between will mess up the matter and asked her to have heart to heart conversation with Daksh. Daksh is way too crestfallen and has no room for another relationship and all Rudrakshi wants is presence of his beautiful Friendship in her life and she has left things to God and if they are destined to be together it will be no matter what.

Rudrakshi is about to board train to Kolkata, her bestie Shraddha pings her saying to talk to Daksh one last time and if possible to meet him in person but she is scared to get hurt again. Last time Kabir’s magical performance healed her wounds but this time it will be bit too much to handle. She is in a big dilemma.

Dil hain ki manta hain nahin is apt for you Darling Rudrakshi as one of her sister and comrade in Faith, Bipasha keeps teasing her. But Bipasha also warns her to make sure if Daksh is the one for her because they harldy know each other personally and Rudrakshi now in total Bong avatar post Sawaar Loon-aami jaani na(I don’t know) Because she doesnot wish to further bleed in love and get pain of unrequited love instead she wants to say Cheers to beautiful Life and make it meaningful for plenty of others who care for her and may be Daksh’s words some kind of prophecy-she will meet someone better than him in future? But Rudrakshi knows her heart can never compare and deep inside she just has this one great wish that Daksh must know about her selfless love for him no matter.

Will they reunite again or Daksh will be indifferent to Rudrakshi’s true feelings? Rudrakshi has no contact details of Daksh not even his email id or mobile number. Kaushik is also out of town who was Rudrakshi’s last ray of Hope to make Daksh aware about her genuine feelings while they were in Kolkata. Rudrakshi is lost in deep thoughts and also back of her mind thinks if it is better to start afresh overseas if possible and close the chapter of Daksh altogether rather getting hurt upteempth time. Train reaches Howrah station. Rudrakshi heart is beating fast as she is humming Sawaar Loon and what if she bumps into Daksh but alas………..(to be continued)

Friday, May 31, 2013

Kyun Badtameez Dil Maane Naa :P



Re Kabiraaaa maaaan jaaaaa..............Kaise Teri Khudgarzi humming silently within my heart..............I am not any skilled Critic but "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani(YJHD)" being most awaited flick for me so far in 2013 so couldnot stop my pen from the flow of honest thoughts :-)

In a nutshell as i have mentioned - Movie Verdict : HOUSEFUL!! Awesome 1st half but bit draggy 2nd half...overall saucy one liners and Ranbir to watch out for :-) Definitely refreshing change in 2013 & seeing this i so wanna badly make a trip with my besties even miore  But most nicest part they depict is about having not much expectations but Faith always conquers it all in the end be real or reel.

But i want to highlight some special aspect associated with the movie apart from Romanchak and Entertaining maasaledaar tadka wala dialogues like ek jawaan ladki zyaada enjoy kaaregi toh pregnant ho jaayegi ;P as i laughed my lungs out and loudly :-)

Kalki was amazing on her energy and needless to say Aditya Roy Kapoor post Ashique 2 has great Fan following and gave effortless and smooth performance.........Ms Padukone barring her Hindi accent, get into indepth character of Sasmish Naina. Well coming to "EYE CANDY" Bunny aka Kabir Thappar's role was brilliantly essayed by Nation's & also mine current Hearthrob RANBIR KAPOOR who does full justice post Barfi mute role , here we see Ranbir flirting, singing and doing all the pagalpaan with awesome one liners.

What i want to empahize was the essence of Friendship going hazzy because of Distance which is so apt in this selfish era of competition,situational friendship and survival of fittest and on other hand evergreen Memories of a Fun Trip with your Besties which stays on withyou forever and also life changing experience of a simply bookworm and girl next door. Yeah its mostly possible in reel when one waits for 8 long years and classic example of Eternal Love knowing the guy she has fallen has own dreams and priorties and never believes in Daal Chawaal (Routine Life post Marriage) he prefers  taandee Kaaabab(many flings) and whoa "OPPOSITES ATTRACT" and happy realization after 8 years :-) Another Best Friend who loved and gave precious heart to her Bestest Buddy only to get hurt and later happily ever after with another Prince Charming.

Most beautiful scene i would say was during the TREK reaching the point which was supposedly Haunted and Naina finding ray of Hope to discover Bhairaab's(SHIVA) Temple and make a wish.............Making us go back and believe yes there is something call DESTINY which defintely decides who we get to meet in life ahead and who stays on forever as well. She makes one wish BUNNY who was the only magical person with whom she has ever spend wonderful fun life's moments.

How they reunite post 8 years?................Where does Bunny run behind and chasing his travelling dreams? Is his Dreams so important that he becomes to hard hearted and doesnot even give two hoots regarding his Parents?How two people being completely opposite agrees nothing is wrong with the other but just that they are different........discover all of this on weekend and catch  a show of "YJHD" with your besties or someone special and family-to Relive Life's moments and may be who knows the movie is also a good promotion of Make mytrip.com and aam janta will hurry and book some fun trips and enjoy with people ultimately who matters to them :-) seeing the Housefull boards and also kind of creepy moviegoers who shouted "Sex" as Naina tells Bunny I Love You ke baad kiya, all i can say just munch your favourite Flavour of Popcorn and having a refreshing 161 minutes break from mundane to-do routine daily activities and work along with enjoying the soothing music & watching sizzling GHAGRA performance of BOLLY DIVA MADHURI(who will ever guess that she is in 40s & mother of 2 kids and sharing common space with youthful Ranbir :P Also who knows sometimes taking a Chance makes you ending up with unexpected journey with exciting person. But Begum Ron still doesnot think Bunny aka Kabir(loved dis name with Urdu touch) can replace evergreen Aditya Kashyap(JAB WE MET :-)   Badtameez Dil Maane Nai xoxo 

Sunday, April 28, 2013

In Loving Memory of Dearest DETU....!!




I close my eyes, only to realize suddenly...............
Detu left for heavenly abode unexpectedly.
Keeping my calm, for Maa's sake
Remembering 14th February 2013, midnight celebrations with your last BIRTHDAY cake.
One who taught me "OTIKOI SENEHOR MUGAARE MOHURAA" & nursery rhymes
Protecting me always from negative forces and crimes.
Getting me my favourite 'Chicken Manchurian' being a total foodie himself.
Encouraging me at every step and emphasizing always to be true to oneself.
Playing "mama Dula-Fesu Dula" in his loving arms
Laughing loudly and making fun of me when i used to keep 9 am alarm.
Since my childhood, you always expressed great desire for me to study Medical
But i convinced you that is beyond my interest though the field of study is incredible.
Behind my every single DREAM come true, it's YOU
Be luxurious Boarding school, overseas best of Education, DEUTA i owe you.
My heartfelt apologies and SORRY
As i failed to fulfill your lifetime last wish "KANYADAAN" glory :-(
Though i did make an honest attempt
Forgetting all the rules, simply tried hard being an exception
Only to acknowledge bitter fact in gist
Life actually happens when we think least.
My heart is aching as i am penning this,
Amidst banks of River Brahmaputra and remembering last GoodBye kiss.
Irony, that i can see at the Pind Ghaat, MAHADEV SHIV's idol
Nostalgic thinking your Shivratri fast and offering Belpatta and jal.
I have always asked this question within, "What is True Love"?
Finally got the right answer in front of my own eyes.
My mom's true devotion, love and sacrifice for you............
Yet not fair, DEUTA, in middle of nowhere you simply left us :-(
I totally understand , last six months, you were in great pain
Got abundant strength having doubtfree Faith & Daishonin's Buddhist Philosophy beyond earthly gain.
But rest assured, you had a very peaceful journey though your body temperature cold
Indicating "Basanti Puja" aarti while doing last rites & Mukh Agni, noble soul you were having heart of gold.
I made sole promise to take care of Maa ahead at your Cheetah agni
Your physical absence will be greatly felt on my future D day and maangni.
That grief shall always stay within forever.
Your GEET is in deep pain and not even my "Aditya Kashyap" can console me on this ever....!!
~ REST IN PEACE (RIP)

P.S. - Composed this poem in on 26th April 2013, honour of my father on banks of river BRAHMAPUTRA on 10th day (Doha) at the Pind Ghaat wherein we did last rites for his soul to rest in peace. He was a jolly funloving happy go lucky, gifted sportsman, total foodie and true Rajesh Khanna fan and in nutshell-epitome of living life to the fullest!!
Words can't describe how much i miss u :-( i think most painful journey for me being a true poet at heart admist Brahmaputra riverside remembering the soul responsible for my upbringing and everything-reason of my very existence !! Love You Loads. Sumu Disu..................xoxo

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

My Soul My Universe-HAR HAR MAHADEV SHIV _/\_




Lord Shiva never imposes, He Inspires. Lord Shiva does not command, He Enlightens. If you know what you are supposed to do, you will follow with the fullest conviction - FB : LORD SHIVA'S post indeed touches my soul. 

"Dhimeeta Dhimeeta Dhim Dhimeeta Dhimeeta Dhim"
Nache BholaNath...............
Dhimeeta Dhimeeta Dhim Dhimeeta Dhimeeta Dhim"
Nache BholaNath............... Mridangaa Bole Shiva Shiva Shiva Om
Veena Baaje Har Har Har Om
Dhimeeta Dhimeeta Dhim Dhimeeta Dhimeeta Dhim"
Nache BholaNath...............humming this eversince a kid having learnt the same at Swami Vivekananda camp.
May be in my genes,love for Shiv and being one of His bhakt as both of my parents are His ardent devotees and fortunate enough to have Shivling at home wherein Bael Tree (seeds Grand Pa gave mom) so mystic as the branches are extending towards the temple and the sight so serene, soothing to one's eye.

Why HE is not just mine Universe but is "Priya Bhakta-favourite of the devotees?
Karpuura-Gauram Karunna-AvataaramSamsaara-Saaram Bhujage[a-I]ndra-Haaram |Sadaa-Vasantam Hrdaya-AravindeBhavam Bhavaanii-Sahitam Namaami ||

Meaning:1: Pure White like Camphor, an manifestation of sympathy,2: The spirit of experienced survival, Whose Garland is the King of Serpents,3: Always house inside the Lotus of the Heart.4: I Bow to Shiva and Shakti Together.

Trideva(Trinity) Devon ke Dev Mahadev Shiva known as destroyer of Evil..............Only one who step forward to consume poison during Samudra Manthan when other dieties refused inorder to protect His family and safety of humanity from massive destruction. He is unbiased and idolized even by social rejects and Ghosts. He loves "Bhaang"(dope, lives even in cemetry and also considered as "LORD OF DANCE".
The Ganges, the most sacred river in India, shows coolness, holinessand serenity. Lord Shiva holds her on His head, thus preaching the devotees that if they bear coolness, holiness and serenity in their head i.e. if they give up anger, envy and disturbance that haunts their mind they will achieve all kinds of perfections and successes.
Lord Shiva wears the MOON on His forehead, thus preaching for peaceful mind and forsightedness.
In scriptures and in practical life,snake is given a name Kaala i.e. the death. But Lord Shiva bears snakes on His chest. Thus he preaches the people that if they donot engage their mind and intellect in the worship of God, death is always facing them. The reason of having a snake around his chest is that, VISHASYAAVISHAMAUSHDHAMA, i.e. the best antidote for poison is poison itself.Hence to cancel the effect of the poison Lord Shiva has worn poisonous snakes around his shoulders.
Majority takes Shaani having "Ku Dhrishti" meaning causing menace but Shaani is ardent devotee of Shiv and Mahadev says Shaani only teaches correct path to those gone astray.

Shiva-Parivara is a conglomerate of strange things. Lord Shiva has Ox who is none other but His favourite Nandi as his vehicle and snake as garland. As against it, Parvati, who is the form of Shakti (power) has lion as vehicle. Lion is a natural enemy of OX. Kartikeya's vehicle is a Peacock,who is an enemy of the snakes who adorns Lord Shiva's chest.Ganesh has the mouse as His vehicle. The mouse is a natural prey of the snake.But amidst these strange diversities Lord Shiva remains submerged in His Sadhana with full concentration. In the world created by LordBrahma, all the creatures are different from one another. Hence, itis natural that their intellect and thoughts, would be different aswell. Thus if unity is maintained in a combined family despitemyriad diversities and controversies. The family would never face any wrath on the purpose of(Sadhana) and the means (Sadhan) to achieve it. Secondly, even the naturally violent animals give up their instincts in an environment where penance and spiritual.  (source : indiandivine.org)

The jyothirlinga shrines,are places where Shiva appeared as a fiery column of light. They are known as Swayambhus, meaning the lingams sprung up by themselves at these locations, and temples were built there afterwards.Originally there were believed to be 64 jyothirlingas while 12 of them are considered to be very auspicious and holy. The twelve jyothirlinga are:  Somnath in Gujarat, Mallikarjuna at Srisailam in Andra Pradesh, Mahakaleswar at Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh, Kedarnath in Himalayas, Bhimashankar in Maharastra, Viswanath at Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, Triambakeshwar in Maharastra, Vaidyanath
Jyotirlinga at Deoghar in Jharkhand, Nageswar at Dwarka in Gujarat, Rameshwar at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu and Grishneshwar at Aurangabad in Maharashtra.

About MahaShivratri : There is a belief that when Parvati asked Lord Shiva which devotees and rituals pleased Him the most,He replied that the 14th night of the new moon, in the dark fortnight during the month of Phalgun, is His most favourite day i.e. MAHASHIVRATRI. Shivaratri literally means the great night of Shiva or the night of Shiva.Shivratri is also when Godess Parviti and Lord Shiva married again.

According to another legend, Maha Shivratri commemorates the day on which Lord Shiva indulged in "Tandava".

Why considered IDEAL HUSBAND and both married as well as unmarried girls fast on auspicious ocassion of Shivratri?

Perfect example of "ONE MAN WOMAN" My mom always tells me to notice during wedding rituals always they say "HAR GAURI" meaning relationship as ideal like Shiv-Parvati. Of course like every relationships, it also underwent several trials & tribulations also withstood so many storms and testing times yet in Shiv's heart is always Parvati and Parvati's soul is Shiv. Of course it was ain't easy task for Parvati to get Shiv as her Hubby initially,she underwent plenty of fasts and sacrifices until Lord Himself was pleased. 

Shiva and Parvati have the ideal family life......Shiva is not just a romantic lover, He's also a good friend and companion to Parvati. In fact, Shiva is said to love Parvati so much that She becomes part of His body. Shivji is my Universe and even there would be no one beside me in testing times or any circumstances,its ok no worries coz i feel His presence always within.......... OM NAMAH SHIVAY

And traditional belief if unmarried girls fast on MahaShivratri they are blessed with soulmate as their heart desires and ideal as Mahadev. Married women keep fast for happiness and wellbeing of their husbands. I have entrusted the responsibilty to look for suitable soulmate for me to none other but Ideal Husband in the Universe and will accept who He chooses for me irrepective be Aditya Kashyap Alias Rehaan Khan but must have shadows of Mahadev Shiv :-)

I won't get into much nitty -gritty of several details as Shiv Purana,Shaivism,Sawaan,Solah Somvaar etc in this note but just highlighting about Shiva with relevance to Shivratri and Umananda Temple located on the Peacock island amidst mighty River Brahmaputra.  It is said that, when Shiva was in meditation on this hillock, Kamadeva interrupted his yoga and was therefore burnt to ashes by the fire of Shiva’s anger and hence the hillock got the name Bhasmacala. The temple of Umananda was built in 1694 A.D. by the Bar Phukan Garhganya Handique,TAI AHOM rulers of ASSAM.

My Ode To Almighty Shiva thy Universe

Jatadhari Anagha Jai O Mahadeva
Bholenath Devon Ke Dev Mahadeva
Umapati Pashupati Jai O Mahadeva

Bhairav or Handsome Chandrashekhar love is equal in every form
You always pave way for honesty, no arrogance and inner reform
Stressing upon Good Karma, Unbiased You are Me Lord
The rhythm of Dambaroo within our hearts strikes the right chord

If Third Eye opens indication impending danger,
O Rudra, evil devilish forces fear your anger
O Neelkanth JagatPita i bow infront of You innumerable times having saved us
O Tripurari who underwent so much pain & sacrifices thinking simply good of us.

Every fast without drop of water in your name is never enough
But when we think of you with purest heart things seem alright even tough
O Varada O MahaMrityunjaya you love us even with single "Belpatta" being offer
Over any riches won't satisfy if ill-mind and thoughts of a loafer.

Daily eagerly wait for popular TV saga having "Mohit Raina" essaying Your Character with sheer brilliance
You can cure the suffering O Shambu and indeed provide much needed resilience,
Adi-Shakti manifested within you depicts evergreen true Love so rare,
Beauty of the Bond,profound understanding which is prominent and glare.

Natraja NagaBhushana you are the ultimate cosmic energy.
Mahanidhi Mahayogi all the Bhakts in union will agree.
Bhoothnath Babulnath, you show me your presence amidst Nawaabi reign,
My love for you O Lingaraja is unconditional having no personal gain.
Jai Jai Shiv Shankar co-incidence thy name, my true friend always there for me even in testing times,
O Someshwara O Hara,aura you spread and positivity around as goodluck like wind chimes.
O Nrityapriya Omkara Rudraksha Trilochana I bow to you,One and Only you,
O Maheshwara Parmeshwara Paramjyoti SadaShiva, i know you help us achiveing Life's major breakthrough. 

P.S Many names of Shiva been used in the above ODE and every name has own unique meaning. Its indeed most difficult task to pen down about your Soul, the most Inspiring Character in few words and space. I just made an attempt to highlight in brief about Mahadev and MahaShivratri's significance.

HAR HAR MAHADEV
OM NAMAH SHIVAYA
BOM BOM BHOLE
JAI BHOLENATH _/\_

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Celebrating FEMININITY globally :-)



Being a woman is a terribly difficult task, since it consists principally in dealing with men.” ― Joseph Conrad

The UN declares an International Women's Day theme and for 2013 it is “A promise is a promise: Time for action to end violence against women”.Each year around the world, International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8. Gone are the days when women just remained confined to four walls of the house and managed the kitchen.Over the period of time there is global momentum for championing women's equality.
On this occasion i felt nice to pen down and give tribute to some wonderful women who has inspired me in various life phases so far :-

My Mom : "You were my strength when i was weak,my voice when i could not speak" Ma you are the very reason of my existence today and honestly i feel blessed to have a woman of substance  integrity and outmost courage as my mother. I love you so much that don't wish to tie the knot and move elsewhere coz you are my heartbeat, my oxygen cylinder and dunno how my life would be without you beside me and our 24/7 non stop chatters. On this auspicious occasion i urge please don't keep deadly wish of getting me married in future :-) I want you as my mom in every birth i take and hope can make you feel proud someday.

Sushmita Sen : Personally having met her in Maximum City and can't get over her charisma till date. Perfect example of "Beauty with Brains" who created history by being first Indian Woman to grab coveted Miss. Universe Title in 1994.Her expression when winning the crown is still fresh in our minds.Glam Diva who created ripples at age 25 by being single mother and example to millions of women out there. Someone who is so blunt regarding her relationships and so comfortable in her skin being herself amidst hypocrisy and fabricated industry.Her statement "Just being a woman is God's gift. The origin of a child is a mother, a woman. She shows a man what sharing, caring, and loving is all about. That is the essence of a woman",captured hearts of millions across the globe.


Sudha Murthy : If you guys looking for a real unconditional love story then definitely read about Sudha and Narayan Murthy-Founder Infosys and she is best example for "Behind success of every man there is a woman". 

Naina Lal Kidwai : A chartered accountant by profession, country's 1st woman MBA graduate from Harvard Business School and currently Group General Manager and Country Head of HSBC India. Also the first woman to guide the functioning of a foreign bank in India. Simply loved one of her articles where she clearly pointed out the importance of diversity and how to encourage more girls securing admission in B-schools having male : female ratio very uneven.

Kiran Bedi : India's first woman officer in the IPS who fought against all odds and also established few NGOs. Her strong dynamic persona and boldness is something we girls should imbibe and raise her voice against injustice as the old adage goes "Only Crying Babies get milk"

Shakira : Colombian singer-songwriter, dancer, record producer, choreographer and model who emerged in the music scene of Colombia and Latin America in the early 1990s. Dance being my passion, i love imitating Shakira's moves and wish can get them even 1% close to perfection.Her track : Hips Don't lie,Wherever,Waka Waka became kind of dance anthem across the globe.

Madhuri Dixit Nene : The Dhak Dhak girl whose gracious dance steps showed jhalak across the nation. What i simply admire about her more than her classical beauty that post 30s establishing a great career she found her Prince Charming- a surgeon in USA and now happily settled. A success story of career and relationship in deceptive world of Bollywood.
  
Kaneko Ikeda : Comrade in Faith and wife of Dr. Daisaku Ikeda-president of Sōka Gakkai International (SGI), a Nichiren Buddhist lay association which has 13 million members in 192 countries and territories, and founder of several educational, cultural and peace research institutions. The book - Kaneko's story is a beautiful read for women on marriage,faith and balancing everything in life. I salute their bond of togetherness over 6 decades and more which has shone like a diamond than just the mere ring people fancy.

Gauri Khan : When asked her did Bollywood Badshah SRK ever bestowed diamonds upon her and prompt reply was " I am quite a grabber, what i like i go and pick myself ,don't wait for him to get". Wife of nation's most successful Bollywood actor and ideal example of inter-religion marriage who has inculcated respect to all religions in their kids as at their house-MANNAT which is always centre of attraction in Bandra celebrates Diwali and Eid with great pomp and joy. What i love about her that she was with SRK when he was struggling,got married when she was 21 and had no proper furniture and dwelling on rented place in Mumbai coming from Hindu Brahmin family whose father was a retired army officer. 


North East sisters-Mary Kom and Iron lady Irom Chanu Sharmila : Mary Kom paved the way for girls from remotest regions that nothing can deter a true spirit and talent by winning Olympics medal. Iron Lady of Manipur,  the only voice of the voiceless and has been fasting for the past 11 years(the Indian Govt. giving liquid food through her nose from 11 yrs )and will be completing 12 years. These two women are greatest examples of undaunted strength and courage.

Neighbourhood sisters from Pakistan-Benazir Bhutto and Nazia Hasan : Ms. Bhuttoa former prime minister of Pakistan and the founder of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) paving the way and emphasizing upon importance of girl's education who was was assassinated in a bombing on 27 December 2007, after leaving PPP's last rally in the city of Rawalpindi, two weeks before the scheduled 2008 general election in which she was a leading opposition candidate. The following year, she was named one of seven winners of the United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights.

Nazia Hasan was an iconic Pakistani pop singer. Her song "Aap Jaisa Koi" from the Indian film Qurbani (1980) made her a legend and pop icon in Pakistan and all of South Asia in the 1980s, where she is admired and loved even today, years after her death.

Goldie my Niece : She gave me a glimpse into Motherhood via Mausihood. I learnt from the tiny tot what kind of mental preparation needed in future along with a caring partner if i ever decide to tie the knot and have a baby. And salute to all single mothers in the world because as i realized raising a baby single handedly is quite a task and motherhood though changes everything doesnot come so easy.

Apart from the above mentioned list, there are tons of names of many unsung admirable true heroines who has led exemplary lives juggling between daily to do list and pursuing their wildest dreams and those who have been victims of domestic violence, abuse, dowry killings, rape and other injustices-SIGH :-(  Its time we change HISTORY, and work for progressive development of women who is at par and not just an object to fulfill sexual desire.

Men who treat women as helpless and charming playthings, deserve women who treat men as delightful and generous bank accounts - by UNKNOWN 


My hearfelt special Thanks to the wonderful sensitive MEN in my life who made this journey so worthwhile so far and also those losers,morons and heartbreakers i would like to extend my Thanks with a broad smile coz you guys made me supertough and independent woman of this 21st century :-) After all, the word WOMAN has MAN and hence both are equal partners in a society and coexists-Purush and Prakriti and one is incomplete without the other.


Vitamin F (for F.R.I.E.N.D.S :-)


Dear friends, 

The most successful SITCOM-F.R.I.E.N.D.S took millions via Idiot Box by huge storm with its immense popularity and characters- Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston),Monica Geller (Courteney Cox), Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow), Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc), Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry) and Ross Geller (David Schwimmer) became a household name. The title awesome track by Rembrandts-I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU strikes chords in every heart and soul and could even pacify one in lonely testing times that there is someone out there who genuinely cares :-)

Har ek friend zaroori hota hai ! :-) ya kabhi kabhi kuch bohut kamina bhi hota hain :P 

Vitamin F (for Friends)

Why do one may have a variety of friends who are all so different in character?How can one get along with them all? I think that each one helps to bring out a "different" part of us. 

Just as cherry, plum, peach and damson blossoms all possess their own unique qualities, each person is unique. We cannot become someone else. The important thing is that we live true to ourselves and cause the great flower of our lives to blossom-DR DAISAKU IKEDA

With one of them may be we are polite,joke with another friend,sit down and talk about serious matters with one.With another we tend to laugh a lot, listen to one friend's problems.Then listen to another one's advice for me.My friends are all like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle.When completed, they form a treasure box.A treasure of friends!They are my friends who understand me better than myself, who supportme through good days and bad days.We pray together and for each other.Doctors tell us that friends are good for our health.

Then comes a time unexpectedly when one of your Friends gives you lifetime inspiration.How wonderful the journey can get and may be if life were a book then meeting that one awesome multitalented buddy is the most beautiful chapter for me :-) Insha'Allah

Dr. Oz calls them Vitamin F (for Friends) and counts the benefits offriends as essential to our well being. Research shows that people instrong social circles have less risk of depression and terminalstrokes.If you enjoy Vitamin F constantly you can be up to 30 years youngerthan your real age. The warmth of friendship stops stress and even inyour most intense moments it decreases the chance of a cardiac arrestor stroke by 50%.

I'm so happy that I have a stock of Vitamins F!

In summary, it is wise to value our friends and keep in touch with them.We should try to see the funny side of things and laugh together, andpray for each other in the tough moments.


Thank you for being one of my Vitamins! 
God Bless You


(P.S This article is edited and given different perspective by the author from a forward email received ages back and found it worthwhile to share in social media :-)
Cheers!!