The hue of the colour blue is outstanding , ranging from pastel blue to the royal blue. This colour has inspired the entire world of birds, animals and humans. All have drawn their strength and cosmic power from the blue sky. The sky blue colour conveys a message of well-being and normalcy always.
An unusual Deepawali in our lifetime was the first thought in my mind, as we were sipping the hot tea yesterday evening. Never were we both alone during this festival. We had our family with us always. Maybe time for some reflections I felt and suddenly my eyes fell on HIM. There He sat silently with a garland of fresh flowers. We were not alone afterall, Buddha with his folded hands was trying to communicate.
As the We celebrate the World Sight s day today , we take our pledge to understand the Art of Sighting. The faculty of seeing has been a window literally for all living beings for them to engage in this world. The pair of eyes has empowered every body to meander the paths and lanes on this earth and in the space too! Fortunate are those who have healthy eyes to support their activities.
A visit to the city of Varanasi is the ultimate goal of Hindu pilgrims. It is here where every traveller wants to search the purpose of his existence. Is it the place which exudes this kind of vibes to the yatris or the sincerity of their efforts to know and understand what their faith stands for, important ?The Combination of both of these, taken with gratitude and faithfulness has kept the essence intact. Hence even today Kasi holds a special place for Hindus.
Any entity which nurtures, grooms, inspires, encourages and allows the enrichment of the mind and heart attains the status of a teacher. Some we acknowledge and many go unnoticed.
Blessed are they, who are at peace with themselves and the world today, I thought, as I gave a final look at myself in the mirror 🪞 before leaving. I was to meet the Great Emperor Siddhartha.
As we are witnessing a deep crisis in many of the Asian countries today, we are compelled to go deeper into the minds which are responsible for it. A handful of individuals working towards a projected ennoblement are the driving force behind the happenings. Setting right supposedly of the past mistakes seems the underlying principle, for which they work tirelessly to propagate a theory.
God created Man and Woman with a firm belief that both will play a joint role be it supplementary or complementary as per the need. Today the human society with rich and time tested experiences has been able to acknowledge and affirm the right balance between the two.
The burning question today is what is progress and how much of it is a deviation from tradition and culture. The pull and push between the liberals and the faithfuls have taken the centrestage in almost the entire world. The Judiciary is torn between the two trying to keep its unbiased character alive. The picture above depicts the present state of our country specifically, with a serious divide between the fundamentalists and others both at loggerheads with each other. The central core being the same , classicism is decluttered into broader patterns to complement the whole on the other half.
India is celebrating Harvest Festival as a collective Thanksgiving. Conceived as a gesture of gratitude towards all the factors contributing to a good harvest, this festival stands out in its theme . Liberated minds, well formed inclusive culture and the need for a handout for future generations could have been some of the factors which drove the ancient Indians to conceptualize this joyous festivity.
The Year 2022 is the most decisive year of this century. Looking back at the bygone 21yrs makes one realise how fast the world has changed. Change for the better or worse, is the present dilemma which every country is facing. The more the militarisation more a step backwards and less of the same and more peaceful Universe is a proven fact.
The Year 2022 has begun with the strong message of being neutral. Being neutral is not being indecisive but rather working towards harmony .
India and Indians celebrate this game of sports . There is an euphoria which surround this sport. Call it British legacy or our own gilli danda improved version , the game has been very impactful.
The above artistic work encouraged me take a look at it. Though received as a good morning message this painting speaks a lot.
Love and hate form the whole series of extreme emotions , one at the sober end and the other ferocious. Every human being hangs on, in the gamut of this string positioning according to his/ her taste. Interestingly it is to address these mood swings religions came into force.
When the subject is talking, parrots play an important role. Equipped with an unique ability to mimic human voices they stand out. It is in the hands of the trainer which words or sounds parrots repeat, mechanical maybe but give a great joy.
Are Middle men a boon or bane to the society? How and why the need for one ? The recent developments in the Agriculture and its reforms pose these questions.
Is begging a convenient way of living or a state of mind, if one is forced by misfortune? Unless one accepts his/ her condition, he/she cannot take alms. People might prefer to open their palms before the Almighty but not another human being. In this context it is their honesty and goodness which prepares them for the most undignified job. They throw away the garb of shame when confronted with a strong feeling of hopelessness and decide to live life on its terms .
November 14th is celebrated as Children's Day in India. This day being the birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru is aimed at promoting the children as he loved them. Chacha Nehru was a favourite with all the children.
The picture above depicts a presentation of drawings drawn during Navaratri by the artist Bhuvana. This collage contains a combination of many symbols that have stood with times indicating finer aspects of human development and faiths. I wish to take you all on a trip down these mascots.
