Opportunities and facilities are what we people mourn about not having…always. But we do seldom realize that we are actually surrounded by a plenty of ‘em… All we have to do is, see through them with faith and turn it in favor…
We, human beings, just mourn about the things we don’t have… that’s all we do… But do we cherish the unbound treasure we have…?? No… we seldom do that, and that’s where we lack. That’s so unfortunate of us that we deprive and retreat ourselves from the joy and happiness we deserve, of which others just dream and crave… It’s true, we may not have all the facilities and all that we desire. But that doesn’t mean we have none. What actually makes us sad is the fact that we may not have something which others posses… we compare… There’s no point in crying about the things we don’t have or get while neglecting the ones we posses due to which, in turn, we lose many opportunities.
I don’t mean, we shouldn’t dream or desire for things we don’t have ‘cause that’s the way we people develop for the better. What I actually mean is that we shouldn’t be ignorant of the ones we have but realize and cherish them while working for the ones we desire.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Music...the essence of life!
Music is one of the ways people use to express their feelings whether of Joy, Grief, Fun or anything. Simply saying it is of course the easiest way but music emphasizes and adds a bit more sense to what we want to say.
Since the beginning of Human generation Songs have been of most important in each and every phase of the cultures. Even Histories reveal it, some of which still exist in the form of Prayers, Shlokas, Mantras and Ragas to name a few.
Singing not only helps us in expressing our feelings but also is a source of entertainment now-a-days. Today’s fast pace of life emerges new worries and tensions for the people. Music plays a key role in eradicating those.
Even Rhymes or Poems that small children recite are actually Sung which helps them learn faster.
These are only a few to mention about Music. This has not only aroused an interest in Music but also a keen desire to be able to sing. There are many people who can catch songs easily and sing them. Some can even compose. Music is a fine art which one inculcates slowly with regular practice. It's a divine Odyssey in which the fun, joy and eternal happiness increases as each phase passes by.
Since the beginning of Human generation Songs have been of most important in each and every phase of the cultures. Even Histories reveal it, some of which still exist in the form of Prayers, Shlokas, Mantras and Ragas to name a few.
Singing not only helps us in expressing our feelings but also is a source of entertainment now-a-days. Today’s fast pace of life emerges new worries and tensions for the people. Music plays a key role in eradicating those.
Even Rhymes or Poems that small children recite are actually Sung which helps them learn faster.
These are only a few to mention about Music. This has not only aroused an interest in Music but also a keen desire to be able to sing. There are many people who can catch songs easily and sing them. Some can even compose. Music is a fine art which one inculcates slowly with regular practice. It's a divine Odyssey in which the fun, joy and eternal happiness increases as each phase passes by.
Life's Beautiful
Life’s Beautiful. It really is…!!!
By ‘Beautiful’ I don’t mean it has to be smooth… always… No, its not. It’s never so simple and smooth. It is associated with Sufferings, Pain and sometimes even Torture, but that doesn’t mean it is devoid of ‘life’; is what it is known for…
In Reality, what we actually face, whether Pain, Suffering or any Misery is what makes our Life in the long run. It makes it Beautiful. Beautiful in the sense, it is then we tend to realize and recognize the beauty and joy that might have befallen us when we were in our great miseries and thus were able to cherish those moments, though temporary, with great joy and vigor ‘cause that was what we were craving for, deep behind the sufferings.
So, Life is Beautiful. We discover sweet realities behind each suffering, taking it as an experience, which surely leaves behind a mark on us, in one way or the other, forming a Stepping Stone to our Success.
By ‘Beautiful’ I don’t mean it has to be smooth… always… No, its not. It’s never so simple and smooth. It is associated with Sufferings, Pain and sometimes even Torture, but that doesn’t mean it is devoid of ‘life’; is what it is known for…
In Reality, what we actually face, whether Pain, Suffering or any Misery is what makes our Life in the long run. It makes it Beautiful. Beautiful in the sense, it is then we tend to realize and recognize the beauty and joy that might have befallen us when we were in our great miseries and thus were able to cherish those moments, though temporary, with great joy and vigor ‘cause that was what we were craving for, deep behind the sufferings.
So, Life is Beautiful. We discover sweet realities behind each suffering, taking it as an experience, which surely leaves behind a mark on us, in one way or the other, forming a Stepping Stone to our Success.
The Dawn
Waking Up early in the morning gives something which anything else can hardly give. There is an unexpressed and mysterious joy. When you look out at the surrounding it feels awesome by the peace around. When you listen to Bhakti Songs then, it gives a sense of satisfaction which nothing else can give. The pace of today’s world is so fast that we hardly tend to realize it and fall an easy prey to the tensions, worries to name a few. We are always in a hurry to overlook the peace of mind we need. This, in turn, gives birth to many such new. But early in the morning, if we devote few moments to look around the peace and composed nature, we observe things, get to know the cycle of life and get inspired which not only helps us in getting along with the life but also teaches us that we are living, and working to make out the living worth livable and thus should never feel getting crushed in the meanwhile. LIVE LIFE !!!
Are We Perfect?
It’s true, no one is ever perfect. Every one of us has some imperfections. Some can recognize and rectify those and thus become idol for others to be followed. Some follow them to be so. While the rest never even realize. But my question is who defines the state of being ‘perfect’? What is being ‘perfect’? Some may answer it as being one, who does all the right things and never does anything wrong. So, my next question will be that, who defines ‘right’ or ‘wrong’? How do you know if a thing done is right or wrong? On what basis do you classify them? Now some may answer it as the things which have good after-effects are right and the ones which don’t are wrong. But say you being a soldier, for e.g., killed another soldier of the opposition country. It’ll be right to you, but will it be so to the other country or his family. Does this mean being right or wrong is context sensitive? If it is so, how one can ever determine whether a thing he did is right or wrong to be ‘perfect’?
No one can ever define perfectness or rightful/wrongfulness. What people do is do certain things. If others like it, it is said to be right and the person becomes the ‘perfect’ and thus an idol; but for them only. Just like Hirannya Kshyap was considered the almighty by his fellow citizens and was an idol for them. While, on the other hand, he was a sinner for those who followed Lord Vishnu.
Science has advanced a lot now-a-days, solved many mysteries, and has given facts for the pre-existing myths. Thus there are people who don’t believe in God but in facts as stated by Science. But there are also people who still believe in the Almighty who exists in many un-numerable forms depending upon different cultures and communities for them. They do things as preached which is obviously considered ‘right’ and holy. Does that mean those who don’t believe in God or follow his preaching will do things ‘not right’ or ‘wrong’? How do they get to know about it then? Even for those who follow the Almighty, there are people who do things selectively, they might ignore few things stating it to be too restricted while follow the rest. What does this reveal then? You are doing what you want to in the name of God. Is it right? Should you be considered ‘perfect’ then?
Does this mean, the state of being ‘perfect’ or being ‘right’ is dynamic? There may be certain things which are considered the ‘right’ by the community now but will be considered sinful later. Confinement of women to house-keeping, for example, was the only thing meant for them earlier. Is the same considered worth praising now? Ill-treating the so-called low-caste people was considered right by the so-called Upper-caste people. Is it the same now? Is it considered justifiable?
People have and still do the things they like on the name of God, Rules etc. We know it well from our History.
So who is perfect?
Keeping aside all the barriers of caste, color, or creed when we do things which are justifiable in true sense for the entire human civilization irrespective of any political barrier is the only thing ‘right’. But no one can be ever ‘perfect’. We should make a point doing things which we want in return by others no matter who. It is then in true sense will we be able to do things which may be considered ‘not wrong’ at the least. But do never consider yourself being ‘right’ even when you are considered so by few others, if you don’t want them to behave the same to you, the way you do to them. ‘Cause it will simply mean that you are as wrong as the mass supporting you. You may grab the attention and be the perfect for them, but can never be the one for the YOU inside. Try to understand the YOU inside, which is the ‘Perfect’ and divine: the real God. Don’t give excuses for your actions but be responsible for your deeds. Practice what you preach.
No one can ever define perfectness or rightful/wrongfulness. What people do is do certain things. If others like it, it is said to be right and the person becomes the ‘perfect’ and thus an idol; but for them only. Just like Hirannya Kshyap was considered the almighty by his fellow citizens and was an idol for them. While, on the other hand, he was a sinner for those who followed Lord Vishnu.
Science has advanced a lot now-a-days, solved many mysteries, and has given facts for the pre-existing myths. Thus there are people who don’t believe in God but in facts as stated by Science. But there are also people who still believe in the Almighty who exists in many un-numerable forms depending upon different cultures and communities for them. They do things as preached which is obviously considered ‘right’ and holy. Does that mean those who don’t believe in God or follow his preaching will do things ‘not right’ or ‘wrong’? How do they get to know about it then? Even for those who follow the Almighty, there are people who do things selectively, they might ignore few things stating it to be too restricted while follow the rest. What does this reveal then? You are doing what you want to in the name of God. Is it right? Should you be considered ‘perfect’ then?
Does this mean, the state of being ‘perfect’ or being ‘right’ is dynamic? There may be certain things which are considered the ‘right’ by the community now but will be considered sinful later. Confinement of women to house-keeping, for example, was the only thing meant for them earlier. Is the same considered worth praising now? Ill-treating the so-called low-caste people was considered right by the so-called Upper-caste people. Is it the same now? Is it considered justifiable?
People have and still do the things they like on the name of God, Rules etc. We know it well from our History.
So who is perfect?
Keeping aside all the barriers of caste, color, or creed when we do things which are justifiable in true sense for the entire human civilization irrespective of any political barrier is the only thing ‘right’. But no one can be ever ‘perfect’. We should make a point doing things which we want in return by others no matter who. It is then in true sense will we be able to do things which may be considered ‘not wrong’ at the least. But do never consider yourself being ‘right’ even when you are considered so by few others, if you don’t want them to behave the same to you, the way you do to them. ‘Cause it will simply mean that you are as wrong as the mass supporting you. You may grab the attention and be the perfect for them, but can never be the one for the YOU inside. Try to understand the YOU inside, which is the ‘Perfect’ and divine: the real God. Don’t give excuses for your actions but be responsible for your deeds. Practice what you preach.
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