People call it Philosophy, I call it the way of life.
Who will cry when you die? - I was asked his by someone; further appended with few more words - Leave a mark so that "people" cry in your absence.
All I cared to respond was a SMILE.
The elaboration of SMILE on my mind was -
I will SMILE when I Live. I'd love to leave "people" with a SMILE when I Leave.
Disclaimer: For God, Universe, Human. Can be interpreted at reader's discretion
यह मेरा सुकून है
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नहीं कोई वजह ख़ास,
तुम हो मेरे पास,
यह मेरा सुकून है !
दिन हो या हो रात,
तुम हो मेरे साथ,
यह मेरा सुकून है !
ना डर, ना कोई फिकर
तुम जो मेरे भीतर,
यह मेरा सुकून है !
दुनिया से मैं बेखबर,
तुम जो मेरे नज़र,
यह मेरा सुकून है !
फीका जग का व्यवहार,
तुम हो मेरा प्यार,
यह मेरा सुकून है !
क्यों लूँ मैं कोई भार,
तुम हो मेरा आधार,
यह मेरा सुकून है !
नहीं चाहता कोई मान,
तुम हो मेरी शान,
यह मेरा सुकून है !
तुम साँसें, धड़कन, प्राण,
तुम हो मेरी जान,
यह मेरा सुकून है !
What is the point in stepping out of the comfort zone and accept challenges?
This question certainly crosses the mind once whenever I plan a trek or any adventure that involves physical stretching.
Although the duration of adventure is limited (5-15 days), needs a lot of prior preparation with regards to the fitness. Typically, 1-3 months of prior training is required, which again seems like a task as I need to break the “luxury” barrier to achieve.
The inertia might not stay longer but the thoughts around “coming out of inertia” might take time (case-to-case basis).
"One step" is usually what is needed. For instance, climbing 40 stairs. Gradually increasing and getting to 1000, 2000, whatever.
On field, the mind needs to get prepared to walk and complete the designated kilometers in the anticipated hours. Self-determination and Group strengths come hand in hand to support.
While walking upward / downward counting of kilometers/hours is inevitable. The mind at times get weaker and suddenly wants to Push the limits.
Body (having a Soul) is an intelligent device. It loves lethargy on one hand and on the other, when forced, it is ready to push itself and achieve breakthrough. A great balance of body and mind is at the display.
A well-prepped body and mind can face a breakdown on the field. The group strength and will power comes into the play. The revival process starts right there. Nature makes some jugaad and things can move on.
Listening to motivational talks and discourses about making that level of effort (purusharth) is a great food for the mind to conceive and believe but it is more or less futile if the next step i.e. “Action” is undermined.
Each step taken is an Action and makes more Action happen.
The end goal can be defined at high-level but probably might not have a clear sense at the initial stage.
A strong conviction in mind (karna hai to bas karna hi hai) creates an adrenaline rush. This "rush" need to be capitalized.
The last mile might create a pain in body, the panting sensations might soar. “Keep walking” is the key. Everyone ahead of and behind me is walking with the similar faith.
Once the milestone for the day is attained, there’s certainly a sigh of relief, a sense of accomplishment and 50% of the tiredness is vanished (as probably it was on the mind).
Instead of “sit back, relax and
slid into the comfort zone” mode, some extra attempt is required here.
Change the attire, freshen up and step out to breath in the milestone that was conquered today. Isn't it so so beautiful? It indeed is. What an achievement, yay!
Yes, I have pushed myself hard; and here is my reward.
I know I am a bigger, better and a brighter individual now. This is my "new comfort zone" and yes, I see a point in stepping out of this comfort zone as well and accept the next level challenge!!!
This is how I summarize the learning from the recent expedition – The most beautiful trek in the regions of Sandakphu & Phalut.
किताबों में क्या बयां करे,
जिंदगी मुख्तसर है...
कुछ ख्वाब, कुछ किस्से,
कभी ख़ुशी, साथ कुछ फ़िकर है...
कई ख्वाहिशें, कई पहेलियाँ,
कुछ उम्मीद, फिर भी कई डर है...
कहीं हसना, कहीं रोना,
कई मंजिल, लेकिन कहीं बेखबर है...
कभी पाना, कभी खोना,
कहीं ठहरना, और कभी सफ़र है...
किताबों में क्या बयां करे,
जिंदगी मुख्तसर है...
रात से सुबह,
सुबह से फिर शाम...
क्या यह ज़िन्दगी,
यूहीं होगी तमाम ?
सुख एवं दुःख का,
आग़ाज़ और अंजाम...
इससे ऊपर उठकर,
है कोई मकाम ?
किसीके शब्द ज़हर,
कोई दिलाता आराम...
क्या मेरे भीतर है,
आनंद का कोई धाम ?
लगभग सारी उम्र,
सावधानी सरे-आम...
कहाँ छुपा है,
सुकून और विश्राम
बोझ लिए चलता हूँ,
इतना सर पर काम...
किसको क्या साबित करना
पद, पैसा और नाम ?
भाग दौड़ चलती रहेगी,
बैठता हूँ लेकर जाम...
क्या पता कहीं यही हो
जीवन की आखरी शाम !!!
Jaam can be an individual thing... For some it can be a good read, for some, kuch aur...
फिर एक बार आये पर्युषण,
जिनवाणी का किया श्रवण,
तप करने की भावना रखी,
कुछ किया; बाकी अनुमोदन !
क्या तप किया है आचरण ?
पुछा, और पुछा गया प्रशन (प्रश्न),
उपवास, एकासना शाता एक दूजे की,
बाकी ११ तप पर कितना वज़न ?
सत्संग सुने, घंटो स्थिर बन,
पर अनुप्रेक्षा के कितने क्षण?
आलोचना की गलतियों की,
ना होंगी दोबारा, दिया वचन ?
अंतिम दिन का जब आगमन,
करना था बड़ा प्रतिक्रमण,
सालभर के कर्मो का प्रायश्चित,
क्षमा मांगी, और की अर्पण !
आज से क्या होगा परिवर्तन ?
फिर वही रफ़्तार वही जीवन ?
८ दिन विशुद्धि के भाव करके,
मैला होगा दोबारा आत्मन ?
पर्युषण का हुआ समापन,
यह मान ले, तन, मन, वचन,
तो मुझे कोई आशा नहीं,
आने वाले तीन सौ सत्तावन !
सूर्योदय मान कर चले मन,
उज्जवल हो उम्मीद की किरण,
इस मौके की कीमत करू तो,
हर दिन है महापर्व पर्युषण !!!
सस्ता समझके फ़ेंक दू तो,
क्या आये, क्या गए पर्युषण !!!
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