.....Winter is the perfect time to visit Historical Monuments , Art galleries , Museums ....basking in the sun ....Lucky the D day of India arrival is in hand ....15th we say gudbye to sunny Maldives into the Northern plains of India with chill in the air .....why Indians r diverse & colorful ...the Five seasons of Spring , Summer , Rainy, Autumn , winter r clear cut in the subcontinent hvin a bearing on its people .....this is abundance I must say ....abundance to diversify .....everything is Multilayered as U traverse India .....here in the Isles , a brief dry season of Jan to March & Rainy all round thereafter , r the seasons....needless to say we miss the Winters immensely nd look forward to it whn we reach India ....visiting the Rashtrapati Bhavan , Mughal gardens , Qutub Complex , Old fort , nd Chandni chowk draped in woollens is high in agenda...CR park for the savouries ....street fud @ CP & Palika not too far behind...."Purani Dehli" is the place whr Arnav & Doel will subject themselves for their brush with the teeming crowd , eateries nd History of course .....I hv promised thm a Hop on Hop off travel of Delhi tourism a-la-Kualalumpur which we immensely enjoyed ....this time Cousins will be roped in for accelerated fun .....!!!!
.....Rojnamcha...!!! the Indian Ocean Diary having being initiated in 2010 is very close to Heart....journey of an Indian Doctor's service in a remote land...!!!
Monday, December 11, 2017
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
...Chalta Hai....
....tru we r more concerned about "Padmawati" thn the Smog hitting the NCR Delhi .....Health , Environment , Education : these Indian deptts r always a casualty ....its our "Chalta hai" attitude....nd shying away frm practicalities nd responsibilities ....thruout the yr the Indian mainland will witness elections to various legislatures , distracting frm the prime agenda of development ....as the people too r involved in impractical rhetorics ....thr is no rationality in holding Elections thru out the yr at some place or the other ....the SMOG takes a backburner position....Children & the Elderly brutally affected ....Study indicate tht the Pollutants hv a v long term ill effects on these two healths at the ends of a spectrum....the 4th estate a powerful tool wastes precious time & energy in its efforts to uphold Democracy.....rather a 4th estate highlighted awareness campaign , Private-Govt partnership, shud hv picked up the cudgels to fight the emergent urgent health related menace in the Capital...on the Contrary the continuation of a Cricket Test match in the National capital with discomforting sights of players falling ill due to pollution is hard to comprehend ....this "Chalta Hai" attitude has done us in ....the sooner we upstage this the better....!!
Saturday, December 2, 2017
.....The last Lap.....
....The 10,000m is finally into the last lap as we hit December amidst Rain .....the 1st Jan arrival frm India directly frm Del to Male' was the first ever direct trip to the Island frm Delhi....alas , tht's discontinued citing operational issues by the Pvt. Local carrier....hence the hop step & Jump Flts either @ Colombo /Chennai/Bangalore for Delhi will operate.....breathless , though , as the race is coming to an end....fastest ; as every yr seems so.....thr is no slowdown in as much as I try ....the laid back yesteryrs of studentship a far cry now .....as we r Global & the World in our pocket ..thr can't be any laying back ....agendas & more agendas , deadlines & commitments r the highlight of every Indian trip...as the annual affair of homecoming is a matter of reconnect .....The Taste of India ....The Sights of India.....The Confluence Time of our Existence with the Motherland !!!!....the Butterflies r back again...!!!!
Friday, December 1, 2017
.....holidays nd cyclone.....
.....the unprecedented depression over Maldives leads to Cyclone like conditions...the Friday holiday a washout....the late evening clinic came to a close, amidst rain past 10 pm....only to find few of thm still waiting for their Inv. to be done....thr was an air of despair as they felt they wudn't see me until Sat....as Fri day is holiday....a brief chat nd reassurance nd the atmosphere was more easy, for me to make a move, hitting the street nd hurtling down for home like a dart.....accosted by a few enroute who pleasantly turned out to be acquaintances whose limited demand was my number.....Thursdays r tense wrkin days as the Friday shut down will render me inaccessible to many.....deserted Male' streets at night is not a pleasurable experience as the goalhis : narrow alleys look eerie....the heavy downpour nd a sigh of relief on the home stretch .....!!!
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
.....Castaway .....the Conclusion ....
....the Causeway linking L.Fonadhoo with the Local airport Kadhhoo, was built with Japanese Aid....Japan showing keen interest after The Tsunami & Many JOCV workers wud be seen in Islands as volunteers....the Causeway was breathtaking linking the two islands of L.Fonadhoo with the airport island ...with sea on both sides it was a pleasure driving over it with Little Doel looking for the fishes & a feel of the tarred rd thr , as the entire island of our habitat was unpaved with coral chips as the material ....tht was 12 yrs ago , nd now things hv changed , tarred rds in place nd Capital islands of respective atolls r developed ...the 13 seater plane frm Male' is a regular site hovering over us thr before landing...best transport to see the Indian ocean dotted with Isles .....as it wud fly v low ....frm the Urbane , hustle nd bustle of the National capital region of Delhi , this Castaway posting changed our Lives.....as whn the situation is tough , u really brace up nd get going .....still hv fond memories of the sleepy locale , bustling Health centre , nd pure air to breath .....!!!! ( Concluded)
Friday, November 24, 2017
......The Saga of an Ass.....
.....one who shoulders all burden without a grumble is synonymously an Ass...." Gadhha".. in Hindi parlance....why few words attain infamy is a matter of Soul Search ....Why an innocent animal be subject to ridicule nd compared with humans whose behavior may appear to be unsmart , unbecoming ......or more rudely dumb.....naming behavioral patterns by swearing animal names is incorrect....nd inhuman......I feel this shud attract the clauses of animal atrocity nd abuse.....Humans hv a bloated ego of being Superior to all beings of Life....Humans ignore the fact tht they r also equally responsible for being atrocious on animals ....., more so an innocent animal like an Ass....The Ass rather is a shining example of faithfulness to its master , a Herculeus in terms of utility , an animal on bare subsistence , a for granted nd much neglected servant of the fmly ......Such shining qualities is to be honored , eulogised nd celebrated......but Alas, Human Psyche so very self centred , refuse to accept this .....or rather take the faithfulness of the ASS as a weakness, thinking it to be too meek to offer a resistance , too dumb a creature.....hence , the parallel of being an Ass, to meek , not too smart humans is invoked......Rather , at the hindsight invoking nd swearing in the name of Ass is rather a tribute to a person who has all the hardworking , sacrifical qualities of the Animal......in fact Animals need care nd Respect as they shoulder our burden unpaid.....exploited for our selfish ends , captivated nd caged , hunted ,for our demonic pleasure......
Thursday, November 23, 2017
.....Litmus Test.....of Unity ....!!!
....the word III rd Class in India is synonymous with Low Level in all spheres .....its also used in connotation with depravity ...any body having a III rd class behaviour is denounced generally .....IIIrd class Hotel , IIIrd class Transport, IIIrd class Fud,,,,,IIIrd class Film .....IIIrd class story....IIIrd class behavior .....IIIrd class Character ......III rd Class manners .....& IIIrd Class maintenance of a Coach or a bldg .....or for tht matter IIIrd Class Tkts in Cinema halls .....r to cite a few , connoting Low levels....now , the limited Pt is.... as to how the word III rd class attains its notoriety ...to my mind the IIIrd class notoriety is rooted to the British Period of Colonization , wherein Whites were segregated frm the Blacks & Colored....Segregation at public places , Transport, Clubs , Theatres.....so much so tht the III rd class compartments of British India Railways were for poor people , the IInd & Interclass for the more affluent & the Ist exclusively generally for the Europeans....the British always maintained their upperhand of White Supremacy as a tool of Governing the Natives .....in tht in South africa MK Gandhi was thrown out of the Compartment meant for the whites , despite holding a valid Tkt ....subsequently he was roughed up in a horse drawn coach whn he tried to find a seat inside with the whites .....made to sit outside with the Coachman , he was subjected to physical abuses, let alone verbal ....though MK Gandhi received a letter of apology frm the Rail Road Mgmt. who pleaded helplessness. nd in a way strengthened Gandhi's resolve to fight apartheid ....Coming back to India , Gandhiji always travelled IIIrd Class , experiencing the plight of the commoner ....his first hand experience of the dirty compartments , led to his resolve of a Cleaner India .....which is probably the early root to a "Swachch Bharat" .....Untouchables & Untouchability.......the Nightsoil carriers ....a Cornerstone of Gandhiji's fightback to Discrimination , Dirt , Filth , Squalid environs representing Lower Class & Down trodden during those period .....though , over the yrs it persisted & was well adopted by the " Desis" ....Post Independence , though not Post haste , somewhere around 1974 the IIIrd class was done away with, in Indian Railways ....the Country splitted du2 host many reasons of which "Holier than Thou attitude" of the Majority , "Cleaner thn Thou attitude" of the majority , "Touch me not" Untouchabilty , Caste distinction of superiority, to top it all European Supremacy of the British did India in ....., despite , this , post Independence , the Brown sahibs carried on with the agenda & the deep impact of segregation still well estd . in our Psyche ....Currently, Economic Inequalities in Modern India is the Ultimate hurdle to National Unity ..... Abrogation of the Class distinction , be it Societal or Economic is the Litmus Test for a truly United Civilized Society.....!!!! ....a must read....
P:S :- Third Class in Indian Railways (1917)
by Mohandas K. Gandhi
P:S :- Third Class in Indian Railways (1917)
by Mohandas K. Gandhi
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
...Need of the hr ....
....it is never too late to acquire knowledge which ought to hv been collected earlier....as knowledge is not age barred ..... Slavery & Slave trade is familiar past , yet its firm roots nd Racialism still is incredibly relevant in one form of the other, Overtly or Covertly.... .....correlating with the Past ...I hv strong reasons to believe that Emancipation of the Humanity frm all sorts of Exploitation is still to be attained......Currently thr is exploitation of Refugees thru out the Globe, as their homeland is ravaged, now to the point of Slavery....for sheer survival......the adage : "Might is Right" & "Survival of the Fittest" is forever , so well estd. nd never losing its fervour .....with its roots of Colonialism & trappings of Exploitation, not so in distant memory , has taken a different shape ....a modern day avatar as Economic Exploitation with inequality in wealth distribution rampant ....Africa provided Slaves unwillingly nd it has been on a long road to recovery.... a breeding ground for despots , nepotism , in a rich land of resources its the Continent tht holds the key to World progress on Tru Emancipation of the mass......still a far cry , the Dark Continent is slowly on the path to recovery....Latin america still is on the path to its cherished goals yet severely hampered by maladministration....the Middle east is Medieval the Emancipation is not really Economics thr ....as the Arab world is in the Vortex of Crisis after Crisis a lot is to be achieved thr .....thru out the Globe , tru Liberty in the form of Vibrant Democracy is the need of the hour.....
Thursday, November 16, 2017
....Culmination with Rain .....
....thr is an unprecedented coolness in the atmosphere, as we r back to the basics , in tht a New Umbrella , hitherto hibernating , hv seen the Light of the Day...as Children finishes exam today amidst torrential downpour ; had to be battle ready to collect the elder one wading thru the ice cold rain water.....home is stone's throw frm School , yet the necessity , keeping in view the menacing Downpour ....following it up , the appointment with the Clinic with pants duly folded with the New umbrella , wading thru the many "Goalhis" of Male' city.....Male' will land in one huge soup, whn rain Gods r incessantly showering thr bounty......but the Welcome change of atmosphere , the fine spray of rain , surely invigorating .....as the steadfast Q @ Clinic , notwithstanding the Rain, is dispensed professionally thr is an element of relaxation , in hvin met with the Service providing ....as the clothes dry up ...the plan for a more relaxing back home will unfold .....the local Bzr , the Fish Mkt with Huge Tunas on display , the chaotic Rainy Traffic & hop on hop off the Chalk water puddles, negotiating to safety.....as Exams for the Kids r over ....the Pressure Cookered Admin. in the form of Archana will let go the steam....it will be now Awards nite for the Children & Report Card day the last two agendas before Homecoming on vacation .....
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
....Plastic Can , A River to Cross ......
.....the idea shud be to mitigate sufferings nd prioritise saving of human lives along with fight out any menace endangering the species ...dressed in South East Asian attire @ Vietnam the world leaders looked dapper cross handshaking .....meets , tht bring together world leaders .....Gud , Heart WARMING ....on the otherside of the coin , at , Shah Porir Dwip of Bangladesh across the Naaf river separating frm Burma is witnessing a steady flow of refugees , who can't afford a boat ride .....they simply undertake the hazardous journey of swimming across, tied to Plastic Palm Oil cans , used precariously as a float .....this is more horrendous , thn the Mediterranean cross overs ......why the modern world with all modernity can't extend a helping hand to save a Life ....why a life is valueless nd least in priority....the UN has failed ....even a great failure is India the regional power under whose Nose the refugee crisis unfolded ...whts the use of diplomacy if its unable to save lives ....NewDelhi's "hands off attitude" is inhuman .......in this modern era Country means nothing , borders hv shrunk , its meaningless , its disease , squalor , Polluted environment transgressing all borders r the common enemies for all countrymen ....why the Refugees especially Children & Women be not saved nd protected by all agencies in Rt earnest is a matter of Urgent concern .....as , tru the World is full of Injustices , but whts the point whn we are committed to the decimation of Humanity ......both Pakistan & India are under the spell of SMOG choking the Citizens ....whr is the fight gone now ....nd whr r the borders .....how helpless both the Countries appear to be ......thr is an utter failure of Statesmanship thru out the world as humanitarian crisis unfold ....Plastic can , a River to cross , an uncertain foreign land of refuge , a mammoth tragedy .....!!!!
Thursday, November 9, 2017
....Birthday.....
....Quietly as I complete another yr, congratulated by my core group....I feel happy to write again .....without writing perhaps I will wilt .....the freshness of a fresh write up is infectious , as I yearn for more .....why I shud write....I hv no concrete answer.....as the key board will churn spontaneously whn confronted .....churn , out of a fear of being interned in the Laccadive Sea incomunicado .....was it Edmond Dante's incarceration in Chateau di'ff in The Count Of Monte Cristo by Duma, incommunicado until Abey Faria frm adjacent Cell tapped him live .....or is it Crusoe shipwrecked in an Island visited by Cannibals.....r these two characters , cud possibly be the aura of a realization of how truly Civilization matters ....!!!!....as no Man is an Island .....!!!!!....Nehru & Gandhi brought out their best in papers produced during their internment , but with a difference as the internment was forced ......here I am on my own volition ......the deep Blu Horizon down yonder .....!!!!....captivating year after year....!!!!....as the morn dawned .....dawned is an awakening of thanksgiving to all especially to my Creators .....my Ma still alive ....string sharp voice....blessing me again & again ......its first Her & thn Mother earth to whom I owe my allegiance of my existence & further Oblivion .......!!!!!
Thursday, November 2, 2017
.....Coral Islands & Community Practice......
...the Sky Blu roof of the Health Centre is distinctly visible frm a distance, encircled & approached by a white chalky Coral chips street , the swaying Coconut grove within & a variety of tropical plants with brite flowers donning the mantle of the Health centre, catering to a community of Islanders just north of the equator , a part of an atoll of eight individual Islands : pearls in the Indian Ocean .....if u r looking for something Pure remoteness ,its these places of the Indian Ocean .....cut off frm mainland civilizations for Centuries & fewer footfalls , these Indian ocean Islands hv survived in small communities ....The health centre is a notable block whr its utility cannot be underscored....the Doctor , Head Nurse & the Community Health supervisor r the hit man for all the ailments invading the precarious Island ....the small medical fraternity providing a regular service is praiseworthy , keeping in view the remote location .....12 yrs ago....as I recall , both the the Communicable disease & the NCD registers used to be packed with Pt entries ...an ideal reason for a sound General practice.....as pt numbers swelled , it was easy to identify thm by names nd by their homes....most of thm were in dire need of medication, & in an yr an Inv. lab cud be estd. mitigating a pain of pts being referred to the Regional hosp. in other Island for the same ....as, three Islands were linked to each other by causeways over the sea , it was difficult cost wise to hire a taxi to go to the RH . As practice flourished , so did the pt confidence in the Health Centre , in tht a brand new 10 bedded unit was set up for admissions ......(to be Contd ...)
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
...Community Doctor .....
.....thr was a time in Bihar , whn a Doctor used to Complete his Training , & a job in Bihar health services was easily obtainable as Civil asstt. surgeon ; which wud time bound wise lead to the coveted post of Civil surgeon of a District ...as Bihar post Independence was a well run bureaucracy with Officials v dedicated & administration wise Bihar was an example ....thn the gradual slide ......as it happens to any great Civilization .....I had a first hand taste of it whn I entered Patna for my Higher education .....the Institutions post JP Andolan ( agitation of 1974 -75 ) had taken a beating in terms of smooth functioning & a general despondency was prevailing whn I entered in 1980, which aggravated with the passage of each yr.....the job & Career mkt constricted nd stiff Competitions were faced by the average students .....in a way it was hardship as Pvt institutions or Career options in the pvt sector were few as it is now ....a Clerical job evoked huge competition & nepotism crept in selection .....naturally the Bihar health services was not wholly untouched & vacancies of Doctors were not being filled up .....so , for a Medical Graduate , the Golden period of being posted & serving the native state after graduation fumbled....this had a bearing on the Health care , with a deranged doctor to patient ratio, afflicting the Health of the State .....a young Medical graduate is a bundle of energy....impatient to do well professionally ..... armed with a latest curriculum oriented degree & training , so very essential to perform in remote rural areas ....thr is this desire to start work independently , practise the tools of acquired knowledge independently as thr will be lots & variety of cases waiting to be seen ....this opportunity was lost for many a graduate .....Basic Health care @ Primary Health centre & Health posts r a corner stone to a healthy , Citizenry....tru living conditions & facilities r a casualty in remote areas but look at the professional exposure it can subject to the fresh Medical graduate .....thr cannot be a better discipline thn an young medical grad armed with his scientific knowledge taking decisions affecting peoples lives directly .....the Job satisfaction is enormous .....look at the amount of challenges he has to face in limited Capacity & a remote environment ......these challenges will definitely hone the existing skill , a platform for the future tight rope walk of day to day Clinical practise as Doctor's take critical decisions so very imp for the Humanity ....to me serving in a Community gives an ample opportunity to deliver a Comprehensive Healthcare to the people whom U might know by name , face , profession & even being a frnd to a host many fmly .....the Community doctor is a respected , well known entity who emanates a great sense of security to the people around him & a huge , yes a huge Job satisfaction .......A Big thumbs up to Community Practise ....!!!!!
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
....Exam Time....
....the festive mnth is finally over & Children r bracing up for Annual term exams slated for the imminent 1st week .....here in Maldives , its the traditional Jan to Nov pattern....as it was with us .....some how or the other I didn't appreciate the March to Feb session back in India .....& ....also the starting of the New fiscal in April.....why can't things be kept straight , easily to be followed .....also, in Maldives its 8am to 3.30 pm for the Children at their Pvt International school , though a few Pvt & most Govt funded r 7Am to 1pm....the Current pattern back home in India of most schools starting v early & finishing early too is not acceptable to me ....the severe winter mnths in the North & East , Foggy conditions , seems to be too stressful for the kids ....hence We r v Happy for the Kids here as the stress element is minimal here ....Here, the Govt schools r well funded with impressive infrastructure & fees for expats r v low ....in a way its advantageous for many an expat fmly .....but International schools r expensive at par with Delhi & NCR nd curriculum more exhaustive....at least thts my impression ....the IGCSE is well estd here.....but as Doel was complaining tht too much info is from UK in their Check point series books.....I sincerely feel IGCSE ,since, is taken thru out the world the books need to be regional oriented....Lucky, in thr school ,they r studying Hindi ,our National language & a host many Foreign Language is on the offer....despite the criticism , must say the Checkpoint books on various subjects r real good text books , the presentation & formatting an A +....wht I gathered , rather, was a blend , if we can establish , with our Indigenous NCERT books with our pvt efforts , will serve the Children better .....as thr is no winter here , its easy for the Children to get up early, bracing & buckling up for their exams ....!!!
Sunday, October 29, 2017
......Tampering with History....
.....Tampering with History is favorite pastime now....as , thr is an urge for rediscovering facts & putting thm into current lite ....proving thm wrong .....the beliefs....putting thm in the rt perspective is the Urge .....The Taj in the North India & Tipu in the south .....Mughalsarai Station in the east ....& the List continues ....admitting tht Chroniclers over Centuries had various styles & Motives on writing their view points which they thought was suitable....handed over to generations , who believed it or not , lived with it .....21st Century India is different , with cutting edge technology , re discovering , dissecting old theories & beliefs.....Changing the name of an Old edifice, tampers History & the ethos surrounding it....snuffs out the Life within it .....Whts the fructification of a change if it lacks the spirit & flavor.....History Rightly depicted or wrongly portrayed is again a part of History....Historical blunders , don't we say? .....Whn Madras became Chennai, Bombay became Mumbai , Calcutta became Kolkata , it lost its old Colonial name & roots .....Delhi of the Raj is actually Dehli of the Mughals & Hastinapur during the Kauravas.....now which name do we adopt ...for Lutyen's Delhi ...??....admitted unpleasant Past is to be thrown out & best forgotten ....but whitewashing the past leads to rootlessness......Its unfortunate, tht , Political dispensation is at wrk in these Rethink & Redo.....whereas they r the least qualified formation to do so keeping in view their obvious leanings & Motives .....they r flawed , as in democracy the majority is right nd the minority a non entity , as unfortunately this is the portrayal of current day politics , with very little Concurrence.....as Democracy nd the Rule of majority is a necessary evil , but tht necessity doesn't warrant it to spk for all......here lies the fallacy of a Democratic system as it is being seen thru out the world ....hence , this best be kept aside & people accept their legacy Rt or wrong ....Its individual people who shud decide wht is wht , nd not be dictated , as enforcing dictation, for these changes is unethical , a herculean task sapping state energy , which otherwise is much needed for other sectors in Urgency ....Past & History be better be left for people to analyse in their own lite & Wisdom....!!!
Thursday, October 26, 2017
...."Arghya" of Our Hearts ....!!!!!
....There is something now in the air , which is being felt here tucked remotely far across in the Laccadive Sea......the Great Indian Riverine belt is on the move today steeped in devotion to "Chhathh Maiyya" , as the Evening Sun will abt to set & the "Arghya" or Offerings will pour in on the Holy rivers by devotees.....as there will be footfalls far in excess now marching steadily to the hitherto placid Ghats (Banks) of these Rivers/Lakes/Ponds now ....surely there is a tumultous undercurrent of a Vibration which will multiply as the Evening is heralded....the Vibrations , the Vibes surely affecting us as the waves of the Laccadive Sea wud suggest, as if posting us with each breaker , news frm our Heartland ....!!!!....The Sun GOD duly saluted by us as He rises sprinkling a tinge of red over all of us early morning.....it is His Day today ....the Ultimate energy of Our Universe .....as He will ride triumphantly in his "Ratha" : (Chariot) frm East to West , His heart wud melt & Mellow as the Evening proceeds receiving Arghya & Adulation frm His stead fast devotees.... not to be Left behind ....we will hang on our Western Board , witnessing the Spectacle as the Deep Blu wud wait reverently accepting Him .....!!!!...not before , though , His Cursory glance , over our , helpless self , we will lap up , in devotion , rapt attention & adulation , pouring the "Arghya" of our Hearts ....!!!!!
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
.....Tribute to Sun .....Chhathh Festivity .....
...Tribute to Sun God is in the offing ....as North& East
India braces devoutly for Chhatth festivity which is imminent .....attributed both to the great epics of Ramayana & Mahabharatha......this festivity of Saluting The Sun is frm times immemorial .....the great rivers of the Northern & eastern plain of India & their Banks are a hub of feverish activity during this festivity spanning four days rt frm preparation to culmination .....Why we call Bharath Mata , its purely du2 her spirit ingrained deeply in all our Mother's & sisters ....the Spirit of indomitable courage .....the resilience & a Faith so deep ......unshakable ....!!!....as they will inflict self suffering , fasting , sacrificing , Praying for everyone's well being , an epitome of Courage , purity , & Grace .....the Golden tenets of Womanhood all reflecting , dazzling , & healing .....Offerings to the Setting Sun First in waste deep of water , of Prasadam & Arghya so very meticulously made .....followed by the same in Wee hrs at Sunrise , the October chill in the air notwithstanding .....thr is so much cleanliness around as all homes r geared to piety ....thr is something Electric & Ecclesiastical in the atmosphere .....as U bow , take the load of the Arghya on ur shoulders trudge a mile & reach the River Bank Ghats....inexplicable is the Joy of carrying this load of offerings as u trudge listening to the devotional songs ......thr is an element of a feel of self redemption , purification as U unite with the Elements of Nature , in Complete surrender ......!!!!
India braces devoutly for Chhatth festivity which is imminent .....attributed both to the great epics of Ramayana & Mahabharatha......this festivity of Saluting The Sun is frm times immemorial .....the great rivers of the Northern & eastern plain of India & their Banks are a hub of feverish activity during this festivity spanning four days rt frm preparation to culmination .....Why we call Bharath Mata , its purely du2 her spirit ingrained deeply in all our Mother's & sisters ....the Spirit of indomitable courage .....the resilience & a Faith so deep ......unshakable ....!!!....as they will inflict self suffering , fasting , sacrificing , Praying for everyone's well being , an epitome of Courage , purity , & Grace .....the Golden tenets of Womanhood all reflecting , dazzling , & healing .....Offerings to the Setting Sun First in waste deep of water , of Prasadam & Arghya so very meticulously made .....followed by the same in Wee hrs at Sunrise , the October chill in the air notwithstanding .....thr is so much cleanliness around as all homes r geared to piety ....thr is something Electric & Ecclesiastical in the atmosphere .....as U bow , take the load of the Arghya on ur shoulders trudge a mile & reach the River Bank Ghats....inexplicable is the Joy of carrying this load of offerings as u trudge listening to the devotional songs ......thr is an element of a feel of self redemption , purification as U unite with the Elements of Nature , in Complete surrender ......!!!!
Monday, October 23, 2017
...October....as it culminates....remembering MK Gandhi....
...Gandhiji went to South Africa after taking an assignment of a Brief for an Indian Firm involved in Litigation ....he sailed frm Bombay , his mind clouded with doubts ....he was definitely not thinking of a long term stay .....he handled the Money suit ably by dint of hard wrk & was successful.....tht was his first success abroad .....this followed repeated trips out of compulsion for a People's demand for him to stay ....People meant local South Africans of Indian Origin , Indentured Labourers of Indian Origin ...his practise of Law flourished modestly....nd he was able to practise the various beliefs he held .....be it Social , Educational , Health & Order .....his notable contribution as a Health care Volunteer in the Boer war & in Plague outbrks .....is outstanding....the Gandhiji of tht time was younger & abundant in Energy , the Energy level which persisted thruout his life....the South Africa sojourn was an eye opener for him....he framed ideas of solution to various problems afflicting the expat community thr & his Social responsibility yardstick stuck to him whn he arrived in India finally .....as Gandhiji repeatedly cruised over the Arabian & Indian Ocean, & Atlantic frm Bombay to Durban & London in Steam ships thr r so many episodes of his Experiences being accrued in formulating a Collossus in him straddling over the Indian freedom Movement ....as the Mnth of October is ending , 2nd October been his Birth day , Gandhijis Exploits r as relevant & Shining as ever .....!!!
Sunday, October 22, 2017
....Ishwar Allah Tero Naam .....
....Sabko sanmati de Bhagwan .....Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram , PatitPawan Sita Ram ......I am tired of Myopic Vision ....we gain something we r euphoric , shortlived , as human nature prevails .....never satisfied .....U always feel U demanded a Quarter U got an inch ....nd thn the craving for tht ever elusive quarter never ends ......I am rt Ur wrong .....wht I feel is Rt nd wht U feel is wrong.....the never ending saga of one upmanship......thr is no humility....thr is no acceptance , thr is no concurrence ......thr is no solution .....much of the current worldly bane is this sick self destructive approach ....But thn again we hv advanced by leaps nd bounds Scientifically .....but worsened on Spirituality .....Science shud hv helped attaining a higher level of the mind bereft of parochialism but thr is a terrible element in the Human Self : Selfishness.....this has flexed its muscle on the wings of advancement nd Supreme now .....I responded to my Group Discussion in Wtsapp of Classmates at war .....but now peacefully reconciled .....Quote...."......I personally feel....nd believe me personally tht all faith r stupendous , since they hv withstood the ravages of time ......held their ground purely du to the good teachings.....as the evolved reforms took place.....Religion is not democracy whr the majority is rt.....rather a deep individual faith.....firstly to be eligible to comment on other's deep faith u hv to practise it first.....Pl try it first....thn only u will be eligible to comment.....I live in a 100 p.c Sunni Muslim country.....my Pts r Muslim......people "Salam" me on the streets.....I respond with humility as "Walekum As salaam"....I see the 5 times Namaz in so many Mosques here....I put my hand on my heart whn I happen to cross.....I tell my children to switch off TV or music whn its prayer time.....bcos of sheer Respect for my neighbours Faith....the Ramadaan mnths how tough the people become .....Children too....We never sip a water outside respecting their faith....We Pray our faith privately at our homes....follow all rituals nd festivities ...Jesus dons the mantle here, by virtue of my school Carmel Convent nd St Xavier's .....Krishna dons the mantle by virtue of my lineage.....Allah is all around in my adopted land.....I am proud & deeply happy I am here tht I cud surrender myself to so many a faith.....aberrations & follies of few cannot shake any faith....Faith is unshakable....go thru each faith nd practise thn only U will be close to tranquility par excellence....."....Unquote.....
Saturday, October 21, 2017
....On Bhai Phota : Bhai Dooj ....
....Both my sisters elder to me r in Madhupur , Jharkhand whr I spent my Childhood ....today is "Bhai Phota"......just after Deepawali .....the festivity of Brothers anointed by Tilaks frm sisters who pray for Eternal Long Life for their brothers .....thr is a chant which they will spell upon anointing the Tilak , suggesting tht Why the God of Death "Yama"is immortal since "Yamuna" the sister anoints her brother Yama with the Tilak of immortality , they will also do so on tht cue to pray for their brother's mortality....year after year we three brothers r subjected to this festivity .....as time nd distance separates us my two elder sisters puts these Tilak on their Puja room walls remembering us & praying for our well being ......as I called Ma right now , who was the chief organiser in her hey deys facilitating the sisters to perform the ritual , her voice string sharp nd enthusiasm no dim at all , as she narrates how the morning festivity was conducted on the walls by thm .....as my heart swells nd emotions choke , I offer my Pranams to thm , thanking thm for sustaining me over the years ..... keeping me anchored , steadfast & solidly attached......such is the power of our festivity ....Long Live my Sisters ....!!!!!
Thursday, October 19, 2017
.....Right to Priority ....
....Brking the Displayed "Q" Halim , gatecrashed into the Morn Clinic ....hvin misread the Voice call on the automated address system , politely I sent him back ....thr r 6 more people ahead of him , I gently reminded him .....leaden foot he chugged out ....upon his scheduled turn , on close observation I felt I knew him well.....his chr Low back issues.....my heart was full of compassion for him nd I regretted tht I shud hv seen him as a priority instead of keeping him waiting ....I apologised , which he responded by a grin , saying he ought to be sorry for gate crashing ......my change in heart ,which is rather professional , donning the white Coat , is attributed to the fact tht I recollected Halim is Professionally the "Grave digger", his combat with the Eternal soil with his pickaxe nd spade , digging a 3 foot trench for the dead , braving it out day in & day out , be it sun , Moon , rain , heat , Humidity & breeze.....till the point his back wud turn sore , needing urgent help ......hvin formulated a routine treatment for propping him up....I asked him of his fmly , frnds at home....I told him , his noble job , sets him aside frm the rest.....the soil the ultimate destiny for all of us....Halim is the facilitator of none other thn God acting at His behest , providing an eternally peaceful bed for the departed ....I reminded him of the nobility of his profession & the Blessings accrued ....In our mythology the "Samsan Bandhus " : the Pall bearers to the Cremation & the Funeral pier facilitator hold an Unique place of Service towards humanity ........Such people nd Halim hv the rt to priority .....!!!!!
....The Festival of Lights .....
.....Wishing all Fmly nd frnds a Very Happy Deepawali .....The Festival of Lights ....Lights lit frm within .....Lights of Wisdom .....lights of Prayers .....Lights of Compassion .....Lights of submission.....Lights of Humility .....Lights to Lit up our Soul .....far away frm the Indian Mainland , across the Laccadive sea , strewn thru out the Atolls here we lie lighting up our adopted homes , with our chin up as always , missing nothing but cherishing & celebrating whtever miniscule the Occasion demands ....the Sailor Avatar as he plays , Nanu is shaking a leg or two as his Concert is underway ....luckily today the brk gives him an opportunity to lit the lamps .....nd all decks r cleared for Pujan , which is all too important for us ....God Bless .....God be with ....Nothing....not even a leaf can shake without His blessings ....the vast sea in frnt ....day in & day out reminds us of our vulnerability ,...the starry fay post twilight is the Diwali of our Hearts here .....!!!!!
Monday, October 16, 2017
.....Maritime tales...

Thursday, October 12, 2017
....The Plateau of delight .....
....the cool chilled water cascading over the rocks , meandering downstream over the rounded pebbles whr I am seated with my hands & finger dug into the shallow gravel base of the stream....still can feel the ripples in the hands as water gushes past .....December is the mnth where these Santhal Pargana rivers wud feel ethereal ....as Winter vacation away frm Hostel & School giving an ample opportunity to probe the environment where we belonged....thr wud be some shiny fishes too , making their way....the Ajay River overlooking the plateau ......its brown gravely coarse sand ....the air a steady breeze ....December chill....making an entry to the lungs, as if detoxifying it frm the City dirt & germs .....the feet now in the river bed the coarse gravel nd the water current making a gud task of cleansing the feet, as I perch finally on a small boulder in the river....the clean air , the clean water is too irresistable , as I bend joining the palms in a crucible drinking the Mineral water....the taste unparalleled....the water bottle duly filled stashed away in the bag....re bending for a final sprinkle of the running water on the face , Neck & head, for the final return back home.....!!!!
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
....Ecofrndly Deepawali....
...The Nobel Peace Prize to an Organization working towards a public Opinion on Nuclear disarmament is heartwarming .....Relevant & Encouraging ......as Smoking Kills , Nuclear arms decimates .......its high time now to ensure a positive campaign to achieve a Nuclear Arms free World ........the Human Story is tht of constant evolution for the good and not for the end of it .....not only Nuclear , as I had advocated earlier in this forum .....total ban of Lethal arms nd its industry is to be promoted as the Human beings r perishing on difft frnts whr there is strife ....21st century sees explosion of armoury of various kinds , all to be used against the Human race ......nd its easy availability & a booming arms industry need to be probed .....just for the sake of deterrence definitely its not a good idea as the world is sitting on powderkegs.....as the environment is harassed , not to spk of Lives lost , maimed ......a thoughtful approach of Course correction is mandatory .....as Delhi will Celebrate Diwali without Crackers on account of pollution ; a revolutionary step towards a Civilized society....
.....The Wimpy Kid .....
......its Fast track now on all frnts ......as younger ones r impatient .......the Wimpy kid is an impatient , intelligent kid .....both the parents r having a taste of it .....20th & 21st Century ......this is the moot point ......this the difference .....this is the root cause of all differences & din .....must say the Children r fast climbing up the ladder nd a fast one in tht .....as there r divergent views ......must respect their view points as they r different identity .......a part of evolution .....as humans evolve .....a first hand knowledge on home frnt ....thr r room though enough nd reasons galore to be flexible , negotiable , understanding nd even to the point of reasoning the unreasonable .....this is 21st Century ....Kids r bound to be difft .....Watch Out....!!!!!.....Long Live thr new world .....!!!!
Monday, October 2, 2017
2nd October ....the Tale of a Mahatma .....
...To my mind of all the books read recently ...."My Experiments with Truth" by MK Gandhi....was most gratifying.....books U read ....u enrich ....u satisfy ur hunger for infos .....tht satiated , U move on to the nxt level.....but a truthful book like "My Experiments with Truth " by the Father of the Indian Nation is here to stay ....indelible as it is frm memory which is notoriously short....speaks volumes of the contents in the pages therein.....tht MK Gandhi is well entrenched in the heart is purely du2 to the quality of narrative of Gandhiji ,as free flowing as the Ganga of Rishikesh/Haridwar/Benares ......Gandhiji was just like anyone of us ;fallible;.... nd how he wriggled out of the situation by solidly building a platform ,with ever learning , frm his numerous interactions & Experiences based on Truth only ....the whole truth .....& Only the Truth......as he left the Indian shores for greener pasture out of compulsion , wherever he went he tried to figure out the truth....being truthful in day to day life , uncompromising , unflinching , with , a heart loaded with sensitivity, care & affection for all.....such persons r born once in a millenia ...whose ..... concept abt Life is crystal clear .....for if u know & pursue the truth instead of running for the false things of Life , Ur life is more meaningful , satisfying .....We r so v lucky in having MK Gandhi as our Father of the Nation .....the benchmark set by him is a joy truly eternally attainable , if upon sincere emulation .....Gandhijis practises r truly relevant ever after.....
if one has to live happily ever after.....!!!!!.....Long Live The Father Of the Nation MK GANDHI ....!!!!
if one has to live happily ever after.....!!!!!.....Long Live The Father Of the Nation MK GANDHI ....!!!!
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A Sea & Lord Hanuman in between .....
Shubho NaboBorsho greetings to all !!! There is festivity in the air ...the brisk walk back to home post Clinic tells it all....
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