Once upon a time…
I wanted to be a cook and prepare a dish
Affordable to all for fulfilling the hunger wish
Once upon a time…
I desired to be a doctor and create a pill
Have it once in your life and never get ill
Once upon a time…
I longed to be a tailor and craft an attire
Lasts all weather and survives water and fire
Once upon a time…
I wished to be an architect and design a home
That would stand against all, quake or cyclone
Once upon a time…
I sought to be a scientist and innovate a gun
Turns foes into friends and kills no one
Once upon a time…
I craved to be an engineer and construct a street
Connecting entire world so that everyone can meet
Here I am sitting on my desk, sipping fresh-lime
Haven’t been anything yet, dreaming "Once upon a time…"
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
2. Obituary.
It’s an immensely shocking feeling to learn that the most materialistically worldly person named Dilip Shah has taken a swift exit from this material world.
Although he seemed to be a pretty decently mannered chap and a well-wisher of his friends and foes in the society, was still a selfish person who always gave priority to himself and his philosophies. He would always motivate people with his pep talks but failed to implement the same in his life.
He portrayed himself as a philanthropist and a spiritual being but all that was limited to his outer conduct. He would believe in not exploiting people, especially the ones who were not wealthy but would never think of going out of the way and support them.
Apparently, he would appear as an urbane person with a ‘looking good’ mentality but he was filled with vices from within. He would always preach and at a very superficial level practice goody goody things like non-violence, truth, honesty and other humility and spiritual related stuff but that was mainly because he had an inner fear of getting wickedly recognized amongst his folks on behaving otherwise.
He would never miss an opportunity to clutch the recognition from anywhere and everywhere. This is what made him very popular in his personal and professional life.
He would always carry himself with a feeling of being indispensable. Unfortunately, he will not be present to realize that this feeling was nothing but a myth. The world will never stop but continue to move at its normal pace.
He would always love to express and publish his feelings on blogs by scripting write-ups and composing poems but more than expressing, his intent was of getting noticed and appreciated. This feeling was possessed by him to such a great extent that he was keen on writing his own obituary which could be presented in his post-death gathering.
May his soul rest in peace and we hope that almighty does never send him back to this world in any form.
Although he seemed to be a pretty decently mannered chap and a well-wisher of his friends and foes in the society, was still a selfish person who always gave priority to himself and his philosophies. He would always motivate people with his pep talks but failed to implement the same in his life.
He portrayed himself as a philanthropist and a spiritual being but all that was limited to his outer conduct. He would believe in not exploiting people, especially the ones who were not wealthy but would never think of going out of the way and support them.
Apparently, he would appear as an urbane person with a ‘looking good’ mentality but he was filled with vices from within. He would always preach and at a very superficial level practice goody goody things like non-violence, truth, honesty and other humility and spiritual related stuff but that was mainly because he had an inner fear of getting wickedly recognized amongst his folks on behaving otherwise.
He would never miss an opportunity to clutch the recognition from anywhere and everywhere. This is what made him very popular in his personal and professional life.
He would always carry himself with a feeling of being indispensable. Unfortunately, he will not be present to realize that this feeling was nothing but a myth. The world will never stop but continue to move at its normal pace.
He would always love to express and publish his feelings on blogs by scripting write-ups and composing poems but more than expressing, his intent was of getting noticed and appreciated. This feeling was possessed by him to such a great extent that he was keen on writing his own obituary which could be presented in his post-death gathering.
May his soul rest in peace and we hope that almighty does never send him back to this world in any form.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
1. Need - Opinions.
After reading through my previous post - Need, a very senior colleague of mine had exchanged a few words with me which I feel are worth penning down
Commenting on Need, Bhooshan says -
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Truly speaking, life is pretty empty, and we spend a life-time filling it with trash!!!
Dilip replies -
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Life is empty and meaningless – is very true
However, a purpose added to it can give some meaning to it. Now, the perspective to that purpose is individual.
For instance, if I quit my profession and start a NGO, most of my folks will feel, I am foolish and filling my life with trash.
But that so-called trash might be what rubbish is for a pig (who thinks it as a feast).
The question is whether I am happy with Trash or no :)
The resistance, more or less comes from the outer world. When I see my self as swimming opposite of the flow (getting out of the rat-race), initially I will certainly develop a negative feeling – Will I not sound insane getting out of the rat-race, which seems to be the actual happiness people are longing for?
PS: Not intending to contradict you, just presenting my perspective :)
Bhooshan comments -
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Swimming against the flow is also a rat-race, no body does anything for free...
The bottom line is to understanding how we operate, and how best to position our assets (intellectual, material & social skills) to the right purpose…
It is futile to think whether we have made a difference to the world, the truth is – have we made a difference to ourselves, day in and day out?
Dilip adds -
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Absolutely true sir..
I believe, when you say nothing is for free, it’s not only to do with Money.
One always needs something out of it.
I might be digressing but this is like – Each and every individual is Selfish in this world.
I don’t intend to say that being selfish is bad. Selfish is something I do to attain something.
Even if I feed a beggar and attain peace and happiness, I am doing it for peace and happiness and that makes me selfish, IMHO.
Commenting on Need, Bhooshan says -
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Truly speaking, life is pretty empty, and we spend a life-time filling it with trash!!!
Dilip replies -
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Life is empty and meaningless – is very true
However, a purpose added to it can give some meaning to it. Now, the perspective to that purpose is individual.
For instance, if I quit my profession and start a NGO, most of my folks will feel, I am foolish and filling my life with trash.
But that so-called trash might be what rubbish is for a pig (who thinks it as a feast).
The question is whether I am happy with Trash or no :)
The resistance, more or less comes from the outer world. When I see my self as swimming opposite of the flow (getting out of the rat-race), initially I will certainly develop a negative feeling – Will I not sound insane getting out of the rat-race, which seems to be the actual happiness people are longing for?
PS: Not intending to contradict you, just presenting my perspective :)
Bhooshan comments -
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Swimming against the flow is also a rat-race, no body does anything for free...
The bottom line is to understanding how we operate, and how best to position our assets (intellectual, material & social skills) to the right purpose…
It is futile to think whether we have made a difference to the world, the truth is – have we made a difference to ourselves, day in and day out?
Dilip adds -
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Absolutely true sir..
I believe, when you say nothing is for free, it’s not only to do with Money.
One always needs something out of it.
I might be digressing but this is like – Each and every individual is Selfish in this world.
I don’t intend to say that being selfish is bad. Selfish is something I do to attain something.
Even if I feed a beggar and attain peace and happiness, I am doing it for peace and happiness and that makes me selfish, IMHO.
Friday, August 28, 2009
11. Need.
One has Money, needs Esteem
One has Esteem, needs Money
One has both, craves for Peace
O my Boy! What an Irony
One has Hunger, needs Food
One has Food, needs Hunger
One has both, wants to be served
O my Boy! What a Satire
One has Penny, wanna make Pound
One has Pound, can’t spend a Penny
One does both, still hunts for Joy
O my Boy! What an Irony
One has Shelter, needs Family
One has Family, needs Shelter
One has both, seeks Aloofness
O my Boy! What a Satire
Sometimes, life is taken as comedy
While, at times it’s all a tragedy
One day it all comes to an end
O my Boy! What a Parody
Suchit Comments -
The bard does not care,
For those who have neither,
Strange are miseries of fate,
But still does not make me any wiser!!
Dilip adds -
Besides there is one, who has neither
Thirsty is he for both, at least either…
Seldom found, who is happy with zero
I believe, he turns out to be the real hero
Suchit replies -
The real hero is the one,
Who has both but craves neither,
The world may be at his feet,
But its freedom that he is after!!
Dilip continues -
Having not having is all the same
Own and possess is all insane
Real hero is free and transcended
the body, heart, mind and brain
One has Esteem, needs Money
One has both, craves for Peace
O my Boy! What an Irony
One has Hunger, needs Food
One has Food, needs Hunger
One has both, wants to be served
O my Boy! What a Satire
One has Penny, wanna make Pound
One has Pound, can’t spend a Penny
One does both, still hunts for Joy
O my Boy! What an Irony
One has Shelter, needs Family
One has Family, needs Shelter
One has both, seeks Aloofness
O my Boy! What a Satire
Sometimes, life is taken as comedy
While, at times it’s all a tragedy
One day it all comes to an end
O my Boy! What a Parody
Suchit Comments -
The bard does not care,
For those who have neither,
Strange are miseries of fate,
But still does not make me any wiser!!
Dilip adds -
Besides there is one, who has neither
Thirsty is he for both, at least either…
Seldom found, who is happy with zero
I believe, he turns out to be the real hero
Suchit replies -
The real hero is the one,
Who has both but craves neither,
The world may be at his feet,
But its freedom that he is after!!
Dilip continues -
Having not having is all the same
Own and possess is all insane
Real hero is free and transcended
the body, heart, mind and brain
Sunday, August 23, 2009
10. Seeking Forgiveness 09.
According to Jainism, today is the day of seeking forgiveness. It comes once in a year.
With regards to the same – During the entire previous year, in case I have hurt you by means of mind, voice, body, heart, brain and soul, I seek heartfelt forgiveness with a hope that you will forgive me with all your heart.
I will strive hard for not repeating the deeds that hurt you.
With regards to the same – During the entire previous year, in case I have hurt you by means of mind, voice, body, heart, brain and soul, I seek heartfelt forgiveness with a hope that you will forgive me with all your heart.
I will strive hard for not repeating the deeds that hurt you.
9. Can('t) Live With(out).
I can live with the current 2 bedroom apartment I am living in
My focus – I can’t live without a penthouse
I can live with regular food which is healthy and edible
My focus – I can’t live without the lip-smacking taste which I find only in variety of cuisines
I can live with the Toyota I possess now
My focus – I can’t live without a Mercedes C220 CDI
I can live with the Yamaha I ride these days
My focus – I can’t live without a Honda CBR 1000
I can live with my current earnings
My focus – I can’t live without earning no less than twice of what I am earning now
I can live with a few million I have in investments and banks
My focus – I can’t live without at least a billion bucks in my custody
I can live with the original personality
My focus – I can’t live without the “looking good” feeling
I can live with the simple fundamentals of life
My focus – I can’t live without boasting myself
I can live NOW
My focus – I can’t live NOW as I want to live in future which is uncertain
My focus – I can’t live without a penthouse
I can live with regular food which is healthy and edible
My focus – I can’t live without the lip-smacking taste which I find only in variety of cuisines
I can live with the Toyota I possess now
My focus – I can’t live without a Mercedes C220 CDI
I can live with the Yamaha I ride these days
My focus – I can’t live without a Honda CBR 1000
I can live with my current earnings
My focus – I can’t live without earning no less than twice of what I am earning now
I can live with a few million I have in investments and banks
My focus – I can’t live without at least a billion bucks in my custody
I can live with the original personality
My focus – I can’t live without the “looking good” feeling
I can live with the simple fundamentals of life
My focus – I can’t live without boasting myself
I can live NOW
My focus – I can’t live NOW as I want to live in future which is uncertain
Friday, August 21, 2009
8. Different.
While scanning through a life of a person who quit his job to do something that he was passionate about, the thought process initiated from within. This was nothing new. At many instances, thought processes have begun and without even realizing, ended.
Anyhow, doing something different always sounded frightening with a feeling of insecurity most of the times. There was this inherent feeling. Are these people who quit the regular profession for some fishy looking affair mad to go for it? If this is the case, why people around me (including me) run after money and position? Are they crazy to run all their lives after it? If I dare to be different, will I be considered as mad too?
Is this the only feeling which stops me from doing something different? May be not. There are other things as well. For instance, if I quit and after a while I don’t like the thing for which I quit, how will I face my friends and family? What if the feeling of deteriorating self (with regards to worldly pleasures) starts haunting my mind?
These questions will only stop once I develop a feeling of being different. In my first year of engineering, did I recognize what will happen once I become an engineer? Yes, I had a feeling of being a certified engineer. On the first day of my job, did I know how far am I gonna go? Yes, in my being, a successful professional was already created. When I started composing the first posting, did I have a feeling a completing 100 odd posts? Yes, a writer within was already born.
Similarly, once my passion comes into being, it will nurture and thrive. Open-ended questions and endless thoughts will simply act as a reason to kill it.
Anyhow, doing something different always sounded frightening with a feeling of insecurity most of the times. There was this inherent feeling. Are these people who quit the regular profession for some fishy looking affair mad to go for it? If this is the case, why people around me (including me) run after money and position? Are they crazy to run all their lives after it? If I dare to be different, will I be considered as mad too?
Is this the only feeling which stops me from doing something different? May be not. There are other things as well. For instance, if I quit and after a while I don’t like the thing for which I quit, how will I face my friends and family? What if the feeling of deteriorating self (with regards to worldly pleasures) starts haunting my mind?
These questions will only stop once I develop a feeling of being different. In my first year of engineering, did I recognize what will happen once I become an engineer? Yes, I had a feeling of being a certified engineer. On the first day of my job, did I know how far am I gonna go? Yes, in my being, a successful professional was already created. When I started composing the first posting, did I have a feeling a completing 100 odd posts? Yes, a writer within was already born.
Similarly, once my passion comes into being, it will nurture and thrive. Open-ended questions and endless thoughts will simply act as a reason to kill it.
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