4. Jeevan.

Manushya janam,
 naya jeevan,

khela bachpan,
 padhaai adhyayan,

suhaana youvan,
 furtila badan,

umeed - lagan,
 nishaan gagan,

paise khan-khan,
 vivaah sampann,

naam - dhan,
 kendrit mann,

shikhar aakarshan,
 bhaag hardam,

swasthya naram,
 budhaapa aagman,

Rogi Tan,
 Girta wajan,

Ichcha Agan,
 Dhalta Dam,

Do Gaz Kafan,
 Mittime Dafan,

Khel Khatam!!
 Ek aur Janam...

3. Monk.

A Washerman once visited his regular place to wash the clothes and was a bit surprised to discover that the rock that he uses for washing clothes is occupied by a Monk who was busy meditating.

He did wait for a while with an intention of not disturbing the Monk.

Since his patience didn't pay him for a long while, he approached the Monk and whispered in his ears. There was no response from the Monk's end as if he was transcended to another world. Washerman was in a dilemmatic situation.

He decided to tap the Monk's shoulder thereby requesting him to move. As soon as he performed his act, Monk felt the push and he was furious to learn that he has been disturbed by a Washerman who was a pretty downtrodden being in his perception.

With a feeling of vengeance, Monk pushed the Washerman and the combat was flagged off.

After an exchange of few punches, when both were tired Monk suddenly started praying hard to God seeking his help.

When God appeared, Monk started grumbling by questioning God's presence in a critical situation faced by someone who is persistently devoted to the Almighty.

God replied - "I was here since long, however looking at the situation it was hard for me to figure out - Who is the Monk and Who is the Washerman?"

-Adapted from a Book.

2. Perceive.

As I was witnessing my face in the mirror, I could notice some dust and I assumed that may be my glasses aren't clean. I cleaned my glasses and took another look. Nothing changed. Thrice and same result.
Eureka! the dust was on the mirror.

So many times it happens that my perspective of looking at people, place or things makes me draw a conclusion which is totally based on how I perceive the same. However, that may not be the fact and yes, most of the times it is not.

What a loss I incur for myself!

1. Iraada.

Hosh sambhaala tab se aaj tak,
sab kuch haasil karne ko bhaaga,
pata nahi is jeevan me mera kya hai iraada!!

haasil karne ki khushi khoyi,
chahiye tha mujhe aur jyaada,
pata nahi is jeevan me mera kya hai iraada!!

jyaada milte hi hona tha poornta ka ehsaas,
par main to phir bhi raha adhura aadha,
pata nahi is jeevan me mera kya hai iraada!!

itna hone ke bawajood main adhura,
aisa vichaar bhi mann me nahi jaaga,
pata nahi is jeevan me mera kya hai iraada!!

naukri hi jad hai mere adhurepan ki,
vyaapar karne ki khwaish me mann mera laaga,
pata nahi is jeevan me mera kya hai iraada!!

khwaish aur parishram se maalik bana,
maalik bante hi ban na tha mujhe Raja,
pata nahi is jeevan me mera kya hai iraada!!

phir aaya vichaar ki sab se badi khushi,
milegi jab baj jaaye meri shaadi ka baaja,
pata nahi is jeevan me mera kya hai iraada!!

daulat, grishasthi aur maan sam-maan ye sab,
pahuchaane lagey meri shaanti me baadha,
pata nahi is jeevan me mera kya hai iraada!!

khushi jeevan ka uddeshya, phir bhi khushi ke liye
roz khud se karna pada hai waada,
pata nahi is jeevan me mera kya hai iraada!!!

wo waada bhi tod deta hun har roz aur ek din,
'jyaada' ki daud ke ant me, milta hai kafan saada
soch, dhadkan aur saansen nahi rahi sochne ke liye,
jeevan me mera kya tha 'iraada'!!!