7. Rain.

I put on my striped shorts and a grey colored v-neck tee, came out of the bedroom with rug sack on my shoulders. My mom said – Beta, It’s a weekday and where are you off too? I replied – Office mom, of course. Before she could respond, I had already stepped down.

I had determined to ride my two-wheeled black beast to the office although it was pouring. I wanted to make the 12 km ride simply worth. It was a unique day as I was not at all in a hurry to finish 12 km of my journey. Normally, I would take around 40 minutes which is quite acceptable as per Mumbai standards – be it infrastructure, be it the driving conditions or be it the heaps on vehicles on narrow roads of a maximum city.

With no wonders, I encountered a heavy traffic just before the flyover which connects the east and west part of my suburb separated by the life line of Mumbai i.e. the local rail. Although thankfully there is no lane-following mechanism and particularly two-wheeled beasts are in fact allowed and supposed to find their own way putting all their skills and creativity, this one was no easy bet. I was motionless for around 30 seconds and trust me; this is seriously insulting for almost any rider in the city.

Anticipating this state of no-motion to last longer, I chose to get off the bike and enjoy the unlimited shower under the sky directly from the ultimate source. In the midst of tons of people, I was simply with myself for those moments. Enthralling experience, it was. The best part, ironically was still the traffic was at a stand-still.

There was nothing surreal about it but I felt so blessed when I discovered a bhajji vendor. I couldn’t resist my self to give him an opportunity to serve me and make some money. I grabbed a plate of bhajji (a spicy Mumbai dish) along with a cutting chai (half glass tea). I was delighted after digging the food in my stomach through my tongue where all the taste was experienced.

The traffic had started moving and with mixed feelings I hopped on the bike and started cruising towards office. I reached office totally drenched but was more than happy till the time I flashed in my ID card. In no time, I rushed towards the wash room, changed my attire and came out in my business formals. It was like a beginning of new chapter where I started feeling it like any other day, pretending that nothing had happened in past one hour.

The Microsoft outlook reminder for the business meeting was good enough to erase the experience and get back to the rat race.

6. I am that.

The very moment I visited the planet earth, I felt I exist.

As I started growing up, my parents and folks started fulfilling my wishes and demands, I felt I am blessed.

During my school days, I scored good marks and came up with flying colors; I felt I am an achiever.

A bunch of girls flocking around during my teens made me feel, I am loved.

I am a style icon was the feeling I had during the beginning of my youth.

My first job in a trans-national corporation gave me a feeling of pride. I felt I am a white-collared professional.

Umpteen parents wanting their daughter to marry me generated an above-all feeling within. I felt I am in-demand.

I felt I am the best and hence I got the best mate when I got married to the girl of my choice.

With an immense rise in money, position and esteem, I felt I am success.

The day my wife told me she was expecting, I felt I am a man.

I became a father of a lovely doll and that was the moment I felt I am on the top of this world.

I started putting several feathers in my cap with my new establishments which made me feel, I am a victor.

In due course of time, I started losing my health and I felt, I have no control over my body that I have always treated as the closest to self.

One day, I quit the planet earth and realized that I am nothing.

Irony of the situation is such that, even with a feeling of nothing, I am still attaching “I am” with it.

5. Mujhe aisi jagah le jao (?).

Dilip exhibits his hypocrisy by writing -

Mujhe aisi jagah le jao…
Jaha naa ho cell, internet na ho email
Naa koi raftaar – bike gaadi na rail…
Naa koi bhaag daud, na koi jhanjhat
naa ye badi duniya, jo waakai me hai jail (well, jail lagti nahi hai wohi taklif hai :()

Mujhe aisi jagah le jao…
Jaha ho keval sacche anand ka khel
Khud aur Khuda ka ho aisa taal mel
Aisa jo jeevan ho, wohi saarthak hai
Warna is paribrhaman me, ek aur bhav fail :(

Mujhe aisi jagah le jao..
Jaha ant ho jaaye is bhav bhraman ka khel

Suchit replies with an eye-opener

Mat ro magar-machh ke aasoon,
Nahi hai tere til mein koi tel,

Daal-bhaat ki baat kya kare,
Tujhe chahiye sirf pizza aur bhel,

Badalnaa hai to yahi khud ko badal,
Warna kahegi duniya tujh ko bail.(bull)

Tujhe kidhar nahi jaane milega,
Kyo ki jaa kar tu banega bandar with tail !!

Thank you Suchit :)

4. Ferrari & Mumbai.

There was this guy who would tell
If I have Ferrari, life will be all well
He got one and in its love he fell
joy didn’t last long, soon he had to yell
cos after a driving attempt in Mumbai
the only option he had was to sell

3. Dil se...

Bande ko hona hai safal har kaam me
Usey chahiye har cheez waajib daam me
Uski khushi hai keval paise aur naam me
Dikhna hai usko sab se alag, avaam me

Iske liye, bhaagta hai wo, jee jaan se
dartaa nahi, bhook pyaas aur thakaan se
ek hi prarthana karta hai wo bhagwaan se
Jeeni hai usko poori zindagi aaraam se

'aaraam' shabd reh jaata hai jubaan pe
jaagta hai wo zindagi ki aakhri shaam pe
lutaa di poori zindagi, jis haseen anjaam pe
hoth bhi nahi pahuchte, bhare hue us jaam pe

ye sab baatein likhni bahut aasaan hai
kitaaben bhar ke shunya ka saamaan hai
us 'ek' ki khoj hi keval parinaam hai
baaki, zindagi jeyo na jeyo, sab samaan hai

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Khud ki taarif karte hue apna ye bayaan hai...

Baat sirf faayde aur nuksaan ki nahi…
Baat sirf raah aur makaam ki nahi…
Jo baat dil se nikle usme hi mazaa hai…
Baaki to koi bhi baat kisi kaam ki nahi…

2. Cause and Effect.

While conversing with one of my friend a couple of days back on the much talked topic of attachment, something clicked my mind and I started my lecture as usual.

When I want to get detached with something or someone, I normally tend to focus on the effect. I say – I wanna get rid off the attachment I am having for that person. If I give a little focus on the cause – the very reason of the happening of attachment, I might be able to deep dive into a different (or should I say correct) perspective. What causes an attachment is the question I need to ask myself.

If I strive to get rid off the cause, I can get detached in a more structured and linear fashion.

1. Like.

I was talking to one of my friend regarding one of my female friend and our relations. He promptly told me – You are in love with her. Before I say anything, he continued – Not accurately though but you are more of a habituated and it seems like love. In short, there is a thin wall.

Well, I didn’t even want to ponder this particular thought still I responded – When I feel comfortable with some one, I start feeling that I love that person. Usually my focus in on the result i.e. love but if I divert my focus to the process there can be some more thought given.

I want to divert my focus on my liking, my comfort. At times, I am so much engrossed watching a game that I just wanna continue doing it till it ends. I just like that very thing at that time. I really don’t want anything to happen or anyone to be around, not even in my thoughts. After it finishes, I might feel the need of something (someone) which (whom) I love.

This happens everyday in my life. All I care about it my liking and my comfort. If I don’t experience what I like, either I go ahead and strive for this experience to happen or I simply react and fight against what happened.

Anyhow, now I am not liking to write anymore and I want to switch over to Friday night celebrations with my liked folks :)