Confusing Identities...

All of us aware of the Mumbai Vs North Indians tamasha. It’s a brainchild of some minority communal forces that are always finding ways to gain political stand. But, amidst their clashes, they killed a fellow marathi himself. What a pity! News channels were broadcasting visuals of activists beating poor migrant laborers. Some people from North India were running away from their shelters in fear. Is it the sign of modern, civilized and secular India? All these things make the country’s unity a big joke in the international scene. Before becoming a Marathi, Kannadiga, Andhraite, Malayali, Bihari, etc., we’re Indians. How come do we forget our identity so easily? And those who provoke such activities do it for their own good and not in the interest of the common man – as they promote it to be.

One more magnum opus hit the silver screen. Yes, its Jodha Akbar. I was just amazed by the previews of the movies – its magnificent sets, costumes and most of all the music. All the songs are too good and yes I’m yet to watch the movie. Again, such a great piece of art and creativity is in the news for all wrong reasons. Some Rajput groups have raised objection to the movie. The director has quoted the essential details form the historical pages saying Jodha was Akbar’s wife and not Jehangir’s. If one can go back into the movies of yesteryears, do you remember Mughal-E-Azam? I watched it around two times – and believe me – it’s a master piece by itself. In the same movie, Jodha Bai – a Rajput princess is portrayed as the wife of King Akbar. If the casting was wrong in that movie way back – why were the Rajputs waiting till this time? They could have protested against it in the 70’s itself. All these are thoroughly some kind of political gimmick or a brainchild of some foolish people or people who don’t know how to appreciate creativity. One report also suggested that some groups were trying to create a rift between Hindus and Muslims. I don’t think that sensible people will resort to any kind of communal divide.

What ever we are, where ever we stay, we are Indians all the way… More in the next blog…

A Lovely Thought...

Valentine’s Day is round the corner. Obviously the air smells LOVE, LOVE and only LOVE. Previously, it was meant mainly for lovers. But, is that the only form by which love is expressed or personified?? I say NO. Love is an eternal feeling that any one can feel for any person – I mean one can love their parents, siblings and friends!! Love means to coexist amongst all and giving people their space making them comfortable. It also means respecting and caring for a person whom you think is adorable and worthy of your time. Giving a person your time accounts to giving him/her a part of your life that will never return back. It is only memories that remain at the end. Having said so, friends become a inseparable part of everyone’s life. It is one strong bond that makes you more approachable towards people, changes the outlook towards life and makes life a beautiful journey. I still cherish a Valentine’s day when we friends celebrated by ourselves and had fun!!

Ok, coming to love that arises between a man and woman – the one bond that can turn on to be serious when you are a matured person or infatuation in teens. I wish to stay away from infatuation because it disappears with time. After certain time we may laugh off at ourselves and the foolish things we would have done. If you are in love seriously and finally live together – its luck. If not, then also you are lucky. Because, love has touched you and you know what it feels like when you are caring for the person in subject more than yourself. It’s a feeling that has no bounds – gives joys, sorrows, frustrations and disappointments!! If you have failures, never mind. Its just a pass of time and there were experiences that will make you prepared for the times yet to come.

A reader may find this boring. These words have been drawn out from some instances that I’ve observed in general. Its not wrong to love, but be careful that it will not make you vulnerable to force some one out. If love really wants to nest with you, it will come back where ever it is! But if you force it, it gets worse. And, what can be more pleasurable than loving our friends, family and more than everything Ourselves!!! I wish a very happy Valentine’s Day to all the friends out here. Learn to love yourselves and nothing is more rewarding than this!! I wish to end this section with a quote – “It is better to have loved and lost than to never love at all – Samuel Butler”