This article was published in Women's Web..It talks about a very auspicious ceremony held during a wedding in the Garhwal hills of Uttrarkhand(India).A great event which should be emulated worldwide.
VISION OF LIFE…
"Hello! Can you please describe the view around us, am blind, you see,"the stranger asked the lady. "Right in front is a flower laden garden with flower beds shaped in various designs, placed around a circular cobbled pathway.A few swings are placed under the tree for children to play,"she described enthusiastically. They were interrupted byContinue reading "VISION OF LIFE…"
A MUTE WITNESS…
I have felt love and joy, laughter and respect, I have borne pain and torture,seen despair and disrespect, I have been harassed and belittled, suffered sarcasm and neglect, I bear testimony to the torture of innocent souls and heard their stifled sobs, I have also seen uncountable shades of life, I have witnessed numerous sunrisesContinue reading "A MUTE WITNESS…"
CALL OF THE WILD..
Schooltime memories flooded her mind as she revisited the idyllic lake town in Uttarakhand. The invigorating walk around the lake, which reflected the colours of the trees and the sky. The sound of water splashing against the oars,fishermen patiently standing knee deep in the water with their fishing rods. Every morning,without fail,she was greeted byContinue reading "CALL OF THE WILD.."
THE BOOK ON THE BOOKSHELF..
Bedtime tales and fond memories poured out of the book she held in her hand. She recalled the fantasy world of Rapunzel,Aladdin and Baba Yaga-the witch flying on her broomstick. She was introduced to books by her father,who gifted her one on every birthday.He presented her a lifetime entry pass to the world of unendingContinue reading "THE BOOK ON THE BOOKSHELF.."
PROTECT YOUR ENVIRONMENT…
Mahatma Gandhi rightly said, 'The world has enough for everyone's need, but not enough for everyone's greed.’These words form the key towards understanding sustainable development. 1) Use water in moderation while washing,bathing etc. 2) Reusing water waste from washing machine for cleaning floors or using in the washrooms. 3) Preventing overflow of water tanks. 4)Continue reading "PROTECT YOUR ENVIRONMENT…"
YOUR REFLECTION IS YOU!!!!
Enraged and hurt she stomped out. Who was this devil she just saw? What! Her reflection! Really! What had she become? “It is no use to blame the looking glass if your face is awry.” She had heard her mother quoting. And then it dawned on her. How can my happiness be in someone else’sContinue reading "YOUR REFLECTION IS YOU!!!!"
रंगो की मुस्कान ।
राधिका ने तपती धूप में बूढ़े माली और उनके आठ साल के पोते को बगीचे में काम करते देखा। बगीचा अत्यधिक सुन्दर लग रहा था।हरा-भरा और सुगंधित पुष्पों से सजा। कितना मनमोहक दृष्य था। वह सोच में डूब गई। यह स्वार्थहीन होकर हमारे जीवन में रंग भरते हैं। क्या कभी हमने इनके बारें में विचारContinue reading "रंगो की मुस्कान ।"
श्रद्धांजलि
आग में झुलसी जिंदगियां, घरों के चिराग बुझ गए , जो हाथ बढ़ने थे मदद को, वो उनका दर्द देखते रह गए। अरे इंसा ! तू कब से इतना बेदर्द हो गया? आग में फंसी जिंदगियां, और तू फोटो खींचता रह गया? कहां गई वह मानवता ? जब हर हाथ मदद को उठता था, एकजुटContinue reading "श्रद्धांजलि"
LEST WE FORGET..
(Picture Source: Women's Web)
Soulful musings.... 