Category Archives: Offbeat

I wish I knew who I am

As the fan turns off and on..

As there is morning and dawn..

As I get up early and then yawn..

A thought comes to me off and on..

Who am I and why I am here..

If I was a body, I would not be dead anyway..

If I am a soul, why don’t I realize it..

Why can’t I accept birth and death alike..

Why cant I trust what the Bible/Geeta/Guru Granth and all epics say?

Why cant I believe that I am to die one day?

Why cant I care for my destiny after death?

Why do I seek the world from God?

Why do I care so much for this world??

Why cant I see God in a mosquito?

Why cant I hear the screams of poor chicken in the meat??

Why cant I realize God is everywhere?

Why? Why? Why?

Simply because its 2010..

The future is here..

But no one has read and understood the epics.. the holy books..

No body has the depth..

It not humanly possible to grasp the Vedas..

The person who does this is our spiritual master..

I salute my master.. I can’t pay His debt..

Think about it ..

As He says.. Realize the grace of God..

Dont go to holy places just for physical drill..

Love God with your mind..

Got talent? Will CREATE and CELEBRATE!

Got talent? Will CREATE and CELEBRATE!

 Tata DOCOMO’s CREATE platform is back again. For newcomers, the platform was launched to give participants an opportunity to showcase their talent to the world and also co-create the brand in process. The idea emanates from the larger brand belief of respecting and celebrating the power of – DO. Tata DOCOMO Create platform has so far gathered tremendous response on their previous legs which encouraged Animation, Music, Photography and Merchandise, whereby individual prowess was tapped, recognised and felicitated. In its latest leg, Tata DOCOMO will invite fellow ‘DO’ers to come and celebrate the popular festivals of India with them on its CREATE CELEBRATIONS Platform! Tata DOCOMO realizes that in India, each one celebrates the spirit of a festival in his own unique way. Taking off on this thought, the CREATE CELEBRATIONS platform encourages animators and designers to come forth and bring to life their expression of each festival. While there are 8 cheerful festivals to celebrate between now and the New Year, currently Tata DOCOMO’s CREATE CELEBRATIONS platform is encouraging people to create entries expressing their celebrations around Ganesh Chaturthi. Celebrations, in the most interesting and creative way possible. The three categories of participation are – Animation films, Mobile Screensaver and Mobile Wallpaper. All shortlisted entries in the Animation film category will win an INR 1,00,000 cash prize each! The shortlisted entries in the Mobile wallpaper and Mobile screensaver categories will each earn a cash prize of INR 10,000. Not wanting to put a cap on the talent, Tata DOCOMO has continued its tradition of awarding all decided that there will be no limit to the number of entries to be selected and rewarded. This only means that the talented individuals can earn as much as they deserve. The last date of submission for entries celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi is September 11, 2010. The ‘DO’ mantra of the brand seems to be resonating with the animators and designers who have embraced this platform with aplomb. So come andcelebrate the spirit of Ganesh Chaturthi in your style with Tata DOCOMO and showcase your talent to the world by going right here – ‘create.tatadocomo.com’ Participants can express their Ganesh Chaturthi

आज़ाद हूँ मैं – हिंदी कविता

खुले आकाश  में उड़ने को आज़ाद हूँ मैं

मन  की उम्मीदों को हकीक़त बनाने को आज़ाद  हूँ मैं

मन चाह करने को, मन चाह पाने को.. आज़ाद  हूँ मैं

कोयल सा गाने को, सितार , तबला बजने को.. आज़ाद  हूँ मैं

ख़ुशी से चेह्चाहने को, रोने मुस्कुराने को.. आज़ाद  हूँ मैं ..

तारों सा जगमगाने को, जो चाहो वो पाने को.. आज़ाद  हूँ मैं ..

चाहे हो अँधेरी रात या हो सु:प्रभात, रोज़ मुस्कुराने को, आज़ाद  हूँ मैं ..

है  आज़ादी जिन वीरो ने दिलाई, जिन्होंने पराधीनता है भगाई

उनका गुणगान  सम्मान  गाने  को, आजाद हूँ मैं

जय  हिंद

Thank God – I love you God

Only pictures to say what I want to. Albeli sarkar ki jai – Unmatchable beauty of Radhey Krishan – Unparalleled Guru Kripalu Ji Maharaj – Step in divine journey .

  

Kripalu Ji Maharaj

Guru - Kripalu Ji Maharaj

  

Ammaji

Ammaji -Guru Mata

  

Jai Shree Krishna

Jai Shree Krishna

  

Pyari Radhey

Pyari Radhey

  

Radhey Krishan

Radhey Krishan

Bal Krishan

Bal Krishan

Krishan Radha

Krishan Radha

 

Divine Love

Divine Love

There is no love as pure as divine love, as Maharaj ji says, its futile to be obsessed with worldly desires.

I love you dad – Happy Father’s Day

You lifted me, you made me smile

We did boxing, all the while

You brought those chocolates for me

You bought me my first tricycle

You gave me all toys I desired

You listened patiently to my toddler talks

You changed my diaper and dirty socks

Mom is mom, but dad is dad

Without both of you, my world would be sad.

My dad you are my super hero

Without you around, I am a zero

You shower me with your selfless love

You hold my hand and hug me tight

I love you dad for you are the best

I say it loud that you made my proud

I wish that you are never sad

Happy father’s day to my lovable Dad!

(By Anushka Suri)

The sun is red – Poem

The sun is red

The sky is blue

The eyes are wet

The tears are true

A storm had come

As usual unannounced

All property was drowned

All dreams were lost

The darkness frowned

The lights dimmed

But one fine day

The dark clouds split

The sun came out

And announced it loud

Things will be better

Better for the time being

For life is no monotony

But a rainbow of destiny

Dont be sad on the dark days

Be stronger to face the rains

For life is just like  a moving train

(By Anushka Suri)

The philosophy of divine love : Who is God?

It is half past midnight and I am writing this post on a philosophical note. Every one in this world tries to show that he is a really kind-hearted and a nice person. Yes I am saying “trying to show or acts to be” and it includes all of us. The fact is that we are concerned only about ourselves. I want to ask all those who pity over the poor condition of others and feel bad thinking about the affluent class, only one simple question : “If you are so much concerned about others, then why don’t you also try living in those discomforts of the poorer and sacrifice your money, job, property and other worldly pleasures??” Na we never want to do that. It is difficult for some of us to even think about sleeping without an a/c and we show concern or sympathy towards those without a fan. I don’t really mean that you should not have kindness for others, but would like you to be abreast of the fact that we all by nature are selfish. The sooner we accept it, the faster will be the true realization.  The realization towards God – true surrender.

Who is God??

Who is God – is He the deity we worship daily? Is He the Jesus in Church? Is He an invisible power? Who is He? I tried finding answers to this question and based on my learning from the ultimate book for spiritual enlightenment – The philosophy of divine love (Prem Rasa Sidhant) by  Shri Kripalu Ji – The saint; I could imagine something about God. What I think is that we all are created with the help of atoms, molecules, muscles, proteins which took form of organs and formed our body. The whole process of creation is very systematic and amazing as seen in case of pregnancy. The point is that death is caused due to activity of molecules and after death also, our body starts decaying. The power which created us from molecules and made us dissolve into molecules again, we forget about and become busy in worldly pleasures. It is just like mother (God) giving us toys (nature/fruits/universe) to play with. Our main motive should be to worship God and have attachment only for Him. God loves us so much that He will accept us once we surrender truly towards Him.

What you may be thinking about God is your own viewpoint, but yes He exists.

A date with Hyundai Cars

i20

i20

I had a recent visit to Motor Plaza, Hyundai showroom in Delhi. So I had the opportunity of getting photographs clicked with various Hyundai car models. The first one is with i20 .

Sonata

The above photograph is with Sonata – the luxury segment. The color of the car reminded me of Cadbury Dairy Milk wrapper.

Hyundai Accent

Hyundai Accent

Hyundai Accent is a decent car.

Well the overall experience at the showroom was quite good and I would strongly recommend Motor Plaza, Delhi to all those who are thinking about buying a new car.

Divine moments : Felt closer to God

A visit to Golok Dham, Dwarka. I don’t have enough words to express my divine experience.

So, the images will do the talk .

Radhey Krishan

Radhey Krishan

Lord Krishna

Lord Krishna

Charan Paduka

Charan Paduka

Roopdhyan

Roopdhyan

Let us learn to forgive and forget

It seems quite easy to say – forgive and forget.  But implementing the same practically is quite an uphill task. We are so complicated creatures, full of egoism, narcissism, self pride and what not. Yes, I know it sounds quite unacceptable that we are egoistic but it is true. We love and appreciate someone till the point we get respect, honor or praise. But the moment we hear someone saying bad about us, we lose our temper. I am no sacred saint or no divine soul, but still I would like to suggest, whatever be your religion, whatever be your faith, it doesn’t matter; but you must learn to forgive.

The practice of forgiving others doesn’t come so easily. You would require a lot of patience before you are able to do that. Love and respect others and make this world a beautiful place to live in. But sadly, worldly pleasures are short lived, so however hard we try, we can never be in the state of real happiness. Detachment is the word, but it is not a one day game. The best path would be to feel the presence of God within, yes feel that He is present, he is watching you and you wont be able able to commit a single sin then. I got some knowledge from a very divine personality and thus I am able to write what my heart truly says. I don’t know how far I have reached in this divine journey or the journey has just begun. But humanity is the only and the best religion. God bless you.