The Peace Warrior

The scars embedded were deep

Muddled were the thoughts

Often wondered, how she got in

Into this ruthless rot

Consumed by melancholy

Introspecting this unfathomable fall

Straying in a frenzy that was deep

What Razia did, was weep

For all that was held dear, was bid adieu

In an effort to start anew

Seeking harmony, counting sheep

Little old Razia fell asleep

As the days fled

What grew was distress

She traded all that she was

For this pricey prince called peace

The middle path was steep

Adorned with thorn-like-freaks

Keeping herself at bay

Seldom bothering about the other monster

Razia limped forward with dismay

She leaned towards this peculiar light

That set her mighty soul ablaze

Alas her inner fire uplifted her 
from this golden massacre 

Peace peace peace

That's all she wanted to seek

She traded off her gold

For a stone, deep down

As she was, the peace warrior

Thus marks the end of the silent protest

Her only hope now, was to see

The light at the end of the tunnel

An extension : 

Razia, the peace warrior is someone who fights for peace, not someone who fights peacefully. A concoction of a myriad of upheavals lies within Razia. Comprehended by none, Razias' was a solo fight, a soul that was in plight. 

Who am I ?

Every now and then we all go through what they call an 'identity crisis'!

Is it our nativity, personality, qualification, relationships or interests that defines us?
If so, won't that be a limitation, after all?

Despite of countless hours of pondering on the same, I fail to associate myself to one category, as I'm many things in one. We all are! I have many roles to play. It is a mere role after all, why should just a role define me?

Perhaps, I am nobody.

And then I think, why do I need to define myself? Who asked for it and why do I owe anybody an answer. The answer lies within me and it is for me to know.

The truth is, I can be anybody I want to, as I have that infinite capacity of being so. We set our boundaries. We set limitations. We play many roles in this life of ours, they all are passing phases. What remains is 'you'. That constant thing makes you see and observe these things, and that introspects. But wait, this is the mind, isn't it? So what are you, the mind?
What is the body for then? Just flesh and bones?

This thinking goes on and on...

The fact is, it is for you to chose... be anything you want to be...

ANYTHING.

"God, you think, God you are! Dust, you think, dust you are!"

So watch your thoughts! It's your life, let it be your call!

Roadkill:

What now, amigo?

Rango:

No man can walk out on his own story. I'm goin' back.

Roadkill:

But why?

Rango:

Because that's who I am.

[from the movie: Rango]

मृगतृष्णा

घंघोर घटा छाये

टप- टप गिरे यह नन्हे बूंद

बारिश तेज़ रफ्तार से आये

हड़बडाई हुई मैं…

गांव से निकली, शहर की ओर

उन राहों से

जिनसे वो निकलें

चली मैं ढूंडने उन्हें

उनकी ओर...

कहीं भीग तो नहीं गए, वो?

सोच मे डूबी

ढूंडती गयी उन्हें गली- गली

घबराई…

यह बिन मौसम की बरसात,

बिन बुलाये मेहमान की तरह

न जाने क्यों आई?

क्यूँ आई?

कहके गए थे, बस अभी आ जाऊँगा

घंटे निकल गए 

न दिखा उनका नामों- निशान

हर जगह ढूँडा उन्हें

हुई मैं बेबस और परेशान

इस ठंडी- ठंडी मौसम का 

न कुछ मुझको भाए

ज़ुल्फें मेरे लेहराएं

पर मन बैठा जाये

अचानक एक आवाज़ आई:

" सुमित्रा!

इस बारिश मे कहाँ जा रही हो?

कहीं उन्हें ढूँडने तो नहीं फिर निकल गयी?

उनके गुज़रे हुए महीने हो गये हैं

घर चली जाओ, गुड़िया

चली जाओ घर...." 

दिव्या मोहन

Religious Ruminations!

Different religions have different beliefs regarding several aspects. I've always been keen about acquiring knowledge on these matters and have often had many philosophical discussions with people from other Religions. It is their religion that is Supreme and their Lord who is all-encompassing! ;) The beauty I believe lies in the art of entertaining these thoughts without being affected by it (one of my favorite quotes of Aristotle). Only then we can really come to accept what is going on with others. For it is the wise, who discuss ideas. Well, they seem to be right from their point of view. Don't they always? ;) We might know a bit more about our Religion. The vastness perhaps. But a common man might just know other people by their religion; Christian or a Muslim etc. But not the complexity that lies within their Religion.  

Christianity for example, has so many sub-sects. Not just Catholics and Protestants. Even in Catholics and Protestants there are several sub-divisions. There are Jehovah's Witnesses too. They have entirely different interpretations of the Bible. I really feel amazed by this fact, a different interpretation of the Bible has led to the sub-division of a Religion!!!! That's really huge! Some believe in having a mediator to reach God(?). Some don't. Some pray to Jesus. Some don't, for he is the Son of God and not God, who is actually Jehovah(?). JW's don't believe in pagan practices like idol worship, wearing the cross etc. unlike the other Christians. People live in their own bubble following their set of beliefs, which is good (harmless). But if you get talking with each one of them with an open mind, each one of them would seem reasonable about their belief. Pretty convincing, aren't they? ;)

I think its good to be involved with the Divine for personal gratification, but why question others' and try proving it wrong? This is where problems begin. It's always good to be involved in these spiritual affairs as it keeps us occupied in what is considered good and also keeps us from indulging in atleast what that religion calls forbidden.

Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life.- Buddha 

Humanity- the quality of being humane. Traits like compassion, generosity, sympathy, kindness, brotherly-love are encouraged and inculcated in all religions. If everybody just accepts other religions the way they are instead of trying to show their own religion as superior, there would definitely be more of world peace!

I love you when you bow in your mosque, kneel in your temple, pray in your church. For you and I are sons of one religion, and it is the spirit.- Khalil Gibran 

I think it's the best to believe/ follow what your religion is following, because there is a good reason why you are meant to be a part of that bandwagon! ;)  

It's all about you and your relationship with God. :)

Stay awesome. Spread Peace! \m/

Divya Mohan

26.01.2014

Situational Musing

....

so cheer up, as the God's have sent

challenges and opportunities for you on rent

even if for something, you are hell-bent

only those things happen, that are for you meant

refrain from indulging in anything in the present

that'll make you & your tomorrow repent

analyzing the time till now you've spent

cannot change already the incurred dents

confusion persists at most times

all I'm doing now is whine :-|

the time now is not all that fine

hence sat down, to type a poem that rhymes :P

hopeless as i can get

riding a low tide now, you bet

its not hard as it now seems

life looks like an unfinished dream

having loads to achieve in life

where problems are a rife

its just as if at my neck, pointed a knife

why does success come only after strife?

crucial decisions for me await

how much of me is this gonna take?

body mind & soul, this does consume

all will be good thereafter, i presume

......

A Literary Refugee

I am your Master

You!... not my Slave!!

I enlighten your mind and

nourish your soul

Having burried your fears aside

You come to Me

Take refuge in Me

All you want is to break-free

From what IS

You crave for more....

....I give you more

You smile :)

Thereby making me happy

Let me import you to my world

that is Surreal

Let's travel together

Whilst our spines, 

are wound to one another

For it is NOT you

Who has chosen me

Certainly, it is 

Me who has Chosen You