Random Thoughts

  ഒരു കുഞ്ഞു പുഷ്പത്തിന്‍ വെണ്മ- യെന്‍ ഹൃത്തില്‍ നിറച്ചു ശാന്തമാം  വെണ്മുകില്‍ ശകലങ്ങള്‍ മനോഹരങ്ങള്‍ ... വെളുത്ത മുല്ല പൂക്കളിന്‍ തേന്‍ നുക- രാനെത്തും കരിവണ്ടിന്‍ മര്‍മ്മരങ്ങള്‍  കാതില്‍ പതിച്ച നേരമെന്തോ ഓര്‍ത്തു ഞാന്‍! സ്നിഗ്ധമാമൊരു കുളിര്‍ തെന്നലിന്നല- യടികളും മുഗ്ദ്ധമാമൊരു മഞ്ഞുതുള്ളി തന്‍ മണികിലുക്കവും മനതാരില്‍ കേട്ടിരുന്നു ഞാന്‍.. സ്വച്ഛന്ദമാം പ്രകൃതി തന്‍ സ്നേഹമലരു- കളെന്‍ ഉള്ളിന്നുനുള്ളില്‍ നിറപ്പുവതെന്തേ  കൊച്ചരിമുല്ലകള്‍ തന്‍  ചെറു മുകുളങ്ങള്‍ ??? ദിവ്യ സുഗന്ധം പരത്തിയവയെന്‍  ജീവിത വല്ലരിയില്‍ പൂത്തു തളിര്‍ക്കവേ പ്രകൃതിയാമമ്മ തന്‍ മടിയിലേക്കു ചാഞ്ഞുറങ്ങി ഞാന്‍!!!  

Though I had heard a lot about RTI, I had never given much thought to it. But, when my father was forced to take the help of RTI, I discovered for myself what a blessing it is for ordinary citizens of this country. As we all know, lack of transparency and accountability is one of the major reason for corruption. There are many schemes that the government and its agencies put forward for the people. Many a times, it doesn't reach the people to whom it was intended and if all it reaches them, it is only partially delivered.   Being an agriculturist in this era of labour shortage and high wages, is a tough task. Mechanization is slowly becoming the norm of the day even in the rural areas these days. As such, the agricultural departments are also promoting mechanization by providing subsides to farmers for buying various agricultural tools.  Thus, one day, my father too bought agricultural machinery (tiller) for which a 50% subsidy was announced. Upon applying fo...

Drowning in the depths unknown For reasons that remained hidden, I failed to find my strength And hit the surface beneath… The waters of the mighty ocean Kissed me gently to awaken As I lay at the bottom, oblivious Of Entirety in my consciousness… Some pearls of wisdom I found In my slumber under the ground; Diving into depths of the soul I re-discovered my own call… Never to doubt the power eternal I return to my chores mortal… And I am at peace with myself As I discovered the higher self!!!

I sat alone in my abode Thoughts adrift and abound; I heard the nightingale sing - A song of soulful swing; Melancholy was the notion, Solitude was its companion; Such was the song's aspect A new dawn was the prospect… As the sun rose in the horizon I lost all my apprehension - And I smiled at the new dawn, For embracing the unknown... Life is the pathway of yearning; As bounteous are the learning... And I embark now on the quest - To perceive the truth deepest!!! Image Courtesy: freedigitalphotos.net

Its Grandparents Day!!! I think that it was after a long time that I saw a school fest today. If my kids hadn’t been participating in the fest, I wouldn’t have gone for the programme even today. But as they did, I went for the function. The distinct feature of the fest was that it was celebrated as ‘Grandparents Day’. Now, we have heard children’s day, Teachers Day, Mothers Day and Fathers Day, to name a few… But Grandparents day???  It is a festive mood everywhere BVB (for the uninitiated, it stands for Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan) Calicut has dedicated their cultural fest to the Grandparents who play a vital role in the lives of kids. Many senior citizens of the neighbourhood were felicitated at the function. It was heartening to know that many of them were ordinary people seen at every home.   Normally, it is the people who have contributed much to the society who are honoured at functions. Here, the only criterion was that the person was a grandparent livi...

  On the chariot of dreams  I flew to faraway lands; Where the rainbows shine, And the stars always smile! Vagaries of life I forgot, Renewed perception I got; Drifting away in the clouds I carried none the doubts… Feeling light as a feather, I flew happier than ever; Never did I glance back - Into the realms much bleak… On and on I journeyed - Into worlds multicolored, Intuitive was my direction, Beyond every deception. Boundaries I knew none, Hindrance no concern; Vitality became my friend As I journeyed to the end!!! Image Courtesy Google Images

दिल में अजब सी एक बेकरारी जगी, बीते दिनों की यादें हमें सताने लगी... न जाने क्यों और कैसे, लेकिन  अचानक यादों की झोली खुल गयी; रंग-बिरंगी यादों की मोती जब झूम झूम के बाहर निकल आई; तो कुछ खुशियों की लहरें लायी, और कुछ लाये ग़मों की परछाई। बचपन के दिन जब याद आये तो मन ही मन में हम मुस्कुराए!  गरजते बादल के आहट से काँपे  तो कभी बरसते पानी में भीगे... प्यार और मिलन के यादों ने हमें बेहद हँसाए, तो वियोग  और नफरत के यादों  ने पल  भर में ही दिल को तोड़ दिए!!! यादें मीठी भी हैं और कड़वी भी, हंसाते हैं यह हमें, कभी रुलाते भी; यादों के बिना जी पाना लेकिन  क्या सीखा हैं किसी ने कभी???