3. My Duties.

While I initiate this topic, I get a feeling from within that how I can distinguish between these duties. The reason is pretty straight. When it comes to analysing the duties towards my family, I always consider myself as a part of some organization or the other. Organization here can be anything like Social, Spiritual, National, Envionmental, etc. To elaborate, the duties towards my family are always connected to the duties towards Society, Religion, Enviornment and Nation.
Anyhow, despite such feelings, I would still like to go ahead and kind of distinguish the duties, with an exception of blending them when required. Money, today, is a vital necesity of life and the elder ones are totally engrossed in minting the same as seen nowadays. Ofcourse, its a part of duty towards the family but besides earning money, one can give more time for the family and strengthen the bonding and love.
At this age, I cannot earn for my family but yes I can certainly assist my parents in household work, co-operation and covering all the stuff that I can do with my potential. I can be good, do good and spread the good word. However, it may sound like I am doing nothing for the society and nation. I am more of dedicating maximum time of my life with my individual and family related duties.
If I spare some more time (which I can as there is always a scope) and put little but significant efforts, I can do so many things for different Organizations I do or do not belong to. I can help the Government build up the infrastructure of my country. Also, I can contribute for environment by spreading the green revolution viz. saying NO to plastics, planting trees and so on and so forth. If I inspire my parents to pay proper taxes, I can go ahead and indirectly support the Government in raising funds which will eventually improvethe infrastructure of the country. I can promote education to eradicate corruption as a result of which the money can be utilized at the right place at the right time. This will take care of my duty towards "Nation".
If I shed some of my pocket-money, I can use it for any social cause(s), I can help the needy to reduce their worries. Besides, I can assist the kids of my maid servent in their education, can help them with study material and stationery. Also, I can help the needy people in the society by dedicating time and channelizing the resources and potential. This will take care of my "Social" duties.
Above all, I can request my parents to use some money for Spiritual growth of Self and others. I can assist people to go ahead in Spiritual path by traveling and sharing some of the spiritual knowledge I have. I term that as the knowledge of Life. As a part of "Human" duty, I have a feeling that Spiritual growth is essential and its all about Living Life happily and peacefully.
Concluding, I feel that the duties are all connected and interwoven. I just need to organize the time and channelize the potential and it can all be done smoothly. As mentioned above some duties are done indirectly but they still have an impact. For instance, if I start throwing the trash in a dust bin instead of putting on the road, few people might get inspired to do so and the chain reaction is inevitable. Similarly, if I lead an ideal and disciplined life, it's an excellent start of fulfilling my duties and it's said that well-beginning is half done. Hence, I urge each one of us to join me in creating a world that is peaceful, hygenic, beautiful and full of love. Thank you all for being so patient and listening to this small piece. Thank you!!

2. Naam-e-Zindagi.

Apne astitva ko saabit karne me,
    bitaata hai saara jeevan insaan,

Par astitva chhod, karib har cheez ki,
    ho jaaati hai usey pehchaan,

Is tarah, ek din tab aa jaata hai,
    zindagi ka wo aakhri makaam,

Mit jaati hai hasti,
    reh jaata hai to sirf ek hi nishaan,

Jise leke wo chalta hai saari zindagi,
    dubne deta nahi, bhale hi chhin jaaye praan,

Lag jaata hai jeevan ka saara samay banane me jisey,
    reh jaata uske jaane pe, bas wo "naam"

1. Today.

I was sipping a coffee while the office boy just happened to pass by. Looking at me, he smiled. We had never interacted but looking at his smile, I was amazed and before I could get another thought, I smiled back and said – Good Morning Dost! (Dost is Friend in Hindi).

Good Morning sir – was the response he gave as he had already started walking.

Next morning, the same incident repeated and resulted in a Dejavu like feeling.

The third morning – I said, Good Morning Dost! And added – How are you doing today?

I am fine as always sir but I have something to say. I started getting weird thoughts but before they would last longer he continued – Sir, I really don’t understand the kind of work you guys do but I have observed one thing that everyone here seems to be dissatisfied. I really fail to understand that despite having such a nice work environment, laptops, phone, music, coffee and lunches, what makes one feel discontented with life?

This was getting interesting. While he took a pause, I counter-questioned him – What makes you feel that we all are unhappy? Or is it the case that you are feeling happier and content than what we are?

Sir, beg your pardon but I really feel I am happier than all of you

How?

I won’t be able to express fully but what I experience is most of the times I possess a beautiful feeling in my heart and I live that feeling persistently. I have limited and I am enjoying that fully whereas you guys have unlimited and are hardly enjoying anything even partially.

Well, who said we are not enjoying completely? Tell me – Do you enjoy what you do for your earning?

He was silent for a while and then replied after a deep breath – Sir, I like what I am supposed to do because this is what I have chosen to do given the limited options that I had.

Now that’s what happens with the frog in a well, I said. The well is the whole world for him. He doesn’t want to explore the horizons. He is reluctant to scale heights. On top of all, he feels he is the king of the well and thinking the same, he spends his entire life in the well and one day passes away unnoticed!!

Sir, Is it really worth getting noticed after one passes away from this planet?

Well, that’s not where I want to lead this conversation to – I jumped in.

Sorry to interrupt you sir – Could you please tell me, what exactly are you looking forward to in life?

Dude, I have so many aspirations that I am fulfilling day-in-day-out. I have progressed over a period of time and have reached a point today where very few people have managed to reach. Isn’t it worth an achievement?

From the bottom of heart, how many people do really appreciate and recognize this, Sir?

Well, the organization recognizes.

Sir, Are you really happy with the kind of recognition you always get?

Well, not always

Most of the times, then?

Umm, many times I am left unrecognized as well but yes, whenever I get recognized I am happy about it.

So, the equation goes this way – You work relentlessly for your organization. You are happy only when you are recognized. Unfortunately, the recognition happens only at a few instances.

Hey dude, recognition is on the top of my salary. I get my salary every month, nevertheless.

And that makes you happy and complete, sir?

Well, yes, of course!

Then, what is this recognition needed for?

To be honest, Salary is something which all my colleagues earn. To earn more respect and fame than others, I need to be recognized

Does that mean Sir that you aren’t complete with the salary you earn?

As I told you, that’s mundane now. I have scope so why not strive for more?

And more for?

What do you mean, more for?

Sorry sir, I mean to ask – What is this more for?

More to earn name, fame, money, respect, esteem, reputation, etc etc?

And as a result of all this?

Moron! As a result of all this, just be HAPPY and live a peaceful life.

When?

What When?

When will you be happy and live a peaceful life?

May be, well.. ummm…

TODAY?

No ways, not TODAY dude. Have loads to finish. Appraisals are coming up.

Ok sir, have a constructive day. Apologies for taking your valuable time of life.

No worries buddy, it was a thought provoking conversation. I shall think about it in my free time someday in future. You too have a good day. Sorry, I wish I could use the word ‘constructive’ for you.

I am glad sir. Well, I would like to have a happy and peaceful day TODAY like any other day I usually spend. Cheers!