These Are But Shadows Not Substantial...

I fall into such a wild,hot hurry,that however tired I am,I want to walk fast,miles and miles,I wish to get the better of this world before bedtime.At night,I sit alone gazing at the break in the clouds,contemplating that why do I struggle for material things.The time I am wasting in this struggle should be wisely used in search of "Reality." There is a great abyss between the world of fantasies(in which each one of us live) and the "REAL" world.We still run after worldly things not realising that they are like a trap.When they appear we only see their light,not their shadows.We get lost in this light and are unable to locate ourselves.

Our senses deceive us by not giving us a true picture of the world.They excite us and make everything appear so real and everlasting.Whereas,everything is but illusory!One morning I stood in my dressing room.The air was redolent with the smell of my new perfume"Pleasures".I was sniffing the fragrance like an addict who was trying to get a fix.For a stretch of few minutes my senses tricked me.They made me believe it was all real and permanent until the wonderful aroma lost its identity and manifested itself into the same energy of what it was made of.This was a reminder that nothing in this world is real except "THE TIMELESS LORD" or the "SUPREME ENERGY."Just like the fragrance everything will vanish and end one day.

We live a life of complete bliss and strife for things that are not worth the pain.In this strife,we just repulse and crush our better angel into a demon.We flaunt our expensive possessions,the clothes and accessories that enhance our appearances,the cars,the huge houses and all the other luxuries.We never ask ourselves that how much do these things contribute in making us understand the "Ultimate Reality." Even education misleads us.Whatever we've learnt in schools and colleges is not the real knowledge.End of the day,whatever we've learnt will leave us doubting,misbelieving and regretting what we've not learned.

We mourn for temporary relationships,we wish to get back our loved ones who have died,we miss our friends who walk out of our lives not knowing they were just acquaintances.The real friend is "God"....who will never desert us.Nothing belongs to us.I walked on the ground beneath my feet,trying to catch hold of my shadow.Every step I took towards it,it ran even further away.This taught me that my own shadow is unreal and doesn't belong to me.I sat down on the ground.I smiled and my shadow acknowledged me back too.I knew exactly what it wanted to convey-"Don't lose touch with Reality."

*ThRee LiTtLe WoRdS*

"The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone."
Harriet Beecher Stowe.


Most people need to hear those Three Little Words. Once in a while,they hear it just in time.
This little story is about someone known to me.I thought of putting it down since I want everyone to realise how important these "Three Little Words" could be to someone.She was a patient of cancer,in her last stage.She was romantic,read romance novels just like most of the other women in the world.She was married for 30 years to a man who often called her "a silly woman."She would still say that her husband loves her but has never been one to say he does.She said that she would give anything if he'd say "I LOVE YOU",but it was just not in his nature.

Certain things like receiving sentimental cards and love letters is the part of a woman's nature.Every woman needs to be reassured by those whom she loves.I believe this is necessary once in a while to rekindle the spark of romance in your life.

Her husband was once asked if he ever said that he loves his wife.He wore a funny expression on his face and replied,"I don't have to,she knows I do."

Though she knew he did but she really needed to hear what she meant to him all those years.
Next day in the hospital I saw her husband leaning up against the wall,staring at the floor.I knew she was no more.She had died that morning.Before she died he told her how much he loved her...and loved being married to her.He was happy because she had smiled on hearing it.Later his face was wet with tears.

I went inside to say my final good-bye to her.There on the bedside table was a large Valentine card from her husband.You know,the sentimental kind that says,"To my wonderful wife.......I LOVE YOU."

It touched even the innermost cord of human warmth in me.It taught me the gift of giving without expecting.No matter what relationship it is once in a while we should say these *THREE LITTLE WORDS*. I am sure they would never hurt anyone.Never take the ones close to you for granted.Make them feel special before it is too late.

"These kind words can be short and easy to speak,but their echoes are truly endless."
Mother Teresa.

STARS-They silently say so much!

STaR lIghT,StAr BrIghT...


"Perhaps they are not the stars,but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy."


Lying on the cool grass on a summer night,under the starry sky...I would miss the world to experience such a feeling.One night I was lying down,looking up,trying to communicate with the silver lights(stars).I realised that they say so much and teach so many lessons.Everything in this world is chimerical.Anyone can easily hurt you and walk out of your life but stars are great companions in times of desolation.

We say looks are often deceptive and stars make us believe that it is true.These "HOT BALLS OF FIRE" which appear as "SHINY BALLS" teach us that we should not trust and judge people by their outer appearances just the way we judge these stars to be.They convey a deeper meaning that a person's HeArt aNd SoUl aRe MoRe IMpoRtaNt THaN LOOks!

The stars send us light,the light which intoxicates us and have a hypnotic affect.This is the light which one sees in the eyes of their loved ones.The light which which the parents see in their new born baby.This is the light through which they converse.This light has answers even to the questions unasked.


There are countless stars in the sky just like human beings in this world.We stay close to our family and friends just like stars stay in a cluster close to eachother.No matter how close yet so far.Innumerable in number yet so lonely.They remind us that no matter we have millions of people around us but in reality we are all alone.We were born alone and we'll die alone.It is just YOU and your SOUL.


The stars are inaccesible.Even after putting great endeavours we can't reach them,but they remind us of our goals for which we have to struggle the same way.


The stars remain in the sky throughout but it's the sunlight that blocks them from being viewed.
Though we know they are in the sky still we wait for them to reappear at night.The amount of ecstasy they bring with their presence the same happiness is derived by waiting for them.They remind us to be so special,humble and kind,that people should miss our presence despite knowing that we reside in their hearts.

When we sleep the whole starry sky protects each one of us despite being partial to rich or poor.It silently whispers in our ear and leaves a message for us to be protective and caring to all those whom we love and even to strangers.Afterall each one of us is part of the same energy.

The Real You!

Today,make sometime for the 'real you.'We tend to copy what other people are doing.It seems safe.Someone succeeds while doing something a certain way and we imitate them in hopes of the same success.It's true,we can learn from others.But if we do no more than follow we've always playing catch up.Someone else will always lead the way.If someone looks amazing in a particular dress that doesn't mean we all will look cool in the same one.Never imitate,try to be cool what you are blessed with.If we strive for originality and not worry about the next guy,we get to the point where you are the standard and everyone is watching you.True success comes from original ideas.You should breakfree from the need to be like somebody else."The most powerful force in this universe is neither gravity,nor electricity.The most powerful force is the power of the self."(by Debashis Chatterjee,the author of Breakfree)The real you is here to find out the secret of life,not to wait for anyones approval or satisfy someone else's opinion.Sit quietly,close your eyes and begin to make the acquaintance of this inner friend (REAL YOU) who will never desert you.

Love- A Loaded Word!

Love-it doesnt make the world go round but it makes the ride worthwhile.Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.It is said,"You give but little when you give of your possessions.It is when you give of yourself that you truly give." So love truly,profoundly and unconditionally no matter what you love.Love your pets, parents,kids,lover,husband or wife.If none of the above then love God.If you are not sure it exists then love yourself because you are a part of it.It lives inside your heart!Love one another for love comes from God.LoVe is like a narcotic.At first it brings the euphoria of complete surrender.The next day you want more.You're not addicted yet but you like the sensation.You still think that you can control things.Later you get used to the one you love and you begin to be completely dependent on them.Now you can't stop thinking about them for hours.If he or she isn't there you feel like an addict who can't get a fix.And just like addicts do you are willing to do anything for love.
Slowly the love grows more stronger.Then you reach the stage where you don't need to speak to explain things.You remain silent because you know you have the rest of your lives together for conversation.You wouldn't have to worry about serious matters,about difficult decisions and hard words.The faith in eachother grows so strong that you don't care there is nothing to worry about.The world no longer remains solitary and you begin to enjoy every moment.This love is always new,regardless of whether we love once,twice or a dozen times in our life.We always face a brand new situation.Love can consign us to hell or to paradise but it will always take us somewhere.We simply have to accept it,because it is what nourishes our existence.May God give everyone the opportunity to learn through their love because love has never kept anyone away from their dreams.

A Fleeting Happy Dream!

"What was it on that snow capped mountain?' I asked myself.A plump,naked child with wings and curly hair.It kept disappearing in the thick mist which appeared yellow under the glow of the bright sun.I could catch a glimpse after every few minutes and my heart would miss a beat."What a delight!"I contemplated.My heart would melt at the thought to be with that angel.I started to climb the mountain.I kept tracing its footsteps.The mountain was lovely.The colour of the wild flowers,the grass and the trees was growing vivid.My ears were happily receiving the sound of the soft music which had a hypnotic effect.I kept looking up to the top of the mountain to locate the angel.I not only saw the angel smiling but the clouds kissing the mountain peak where he was sitting.I wondered if it was an illusion.I murmured God's name repeatedly asking for more strength to reach the top.The mountain seemed enchanted.The birds were whispering and chuckling and the insects were dancing." Where was I?" I asked myself.I profoundly believed that it was Heaven.Suddenly I heard a voice,"Stop." It was the little plump child with wings.The picture was growing more vivid.It was an incredible encounter with a Cherub!"Yes it was a Cherub!" I exclaimed in extreme ecstasy."Where am I?" I asked."You are on Mount Olympus,where all the Greek Gods lived",he replied.What a spectacular place it was.I was ecstatic, almost intoxicated with that precious moment of being on Mt.Olympus with a Cherub."What are you doing here?",I asked."I live here",the Cherub replied with a smile.The Cherub took my hand in his and gave me a fistful of golden stones."You've been blessed and you'll always receive an avalanche of joyful things." the Cherub said with a wide smile.It began to rain.There we went deep in the ocean of silence.This was a silence that spoke for itself.A silence that said there was nothing more to explain.The Cherub flew high in the blue sky leaving me behind all wet with the rain water.I stood alone awestruck,staring at the golden stones.The music was still playing.I was wondering how to go down and in no time my alarm went off.It was an amazing dream from which I never wanted to wake up.The place was perfect for the most exotic holiday.

Distance Can't Separate The Hearts That Care.

Romantic and serene Bali(Indonesia).An island with shimmering clear,blue water and beaches galore,whispers it's mood to the people who visit this fabulous place.I became totally enamoured of the beaches ,when I was there for New Year. I got an opportunity to experience a lovely feeling.Once at sunset I was sitting on a sand dune,watching the tide come in.It was a quiet and calm evening.The waves sent thin sheets of molten gold across the dry sand closer and closer.Finally almost like a caress,an arm of the sea curled around the base of the dune.Looking at this I contemplated,"Isn't it wonderful how much the sea cares about the land?" I think I was right.It was kind of Caring.The Land was passive and so it waited,but the sea cared and so it came.The lesson was all there in that lovely symbol-The willingness to act ,to approach and then embrace.There are simply no barriers between things that care for each other.It is possible to reach out everywhere.That is in our minds and in our hearts.It is a realisation of your strength.It comes from a smile,a hug.It comes from within.It takes courage to care greatly.The more things you care about,and more intensely you feel about them,the more alive you become.