memories...

Memories are like precious stones,
they don't need the external light, they shine on their own.
Pick any stone and see,
every little incident is fresh in our heart's sea.
The waves of time may displace them,
but the value they hold is not less than a gem.

Sometimes we smile,
sometimes moan,
when memories are with us,
we don't feel alone.
We don't have to sit and recall,
memories follow us, they are ours after all.
They never leave us,
Directly or indirectly they DEFINE US.

Some incidents leave such marks,
which are visible even in the dark.
We can hide them from the world,
but deep within they remain bundled.

The soothing sound of the rain,
often reminds us of the times, it washed away our pain.
The damp and moist roads,
takes us back to our romantic mode:)

Sometimes we smile with no rhyme or reason,
It's because, memories keep coming back with the season.
There are times when we feel unreasonably low,
without any reason just tears flow ..

We should just stop and think,
as the answer is hidden within.
It's the surroundings and the season,
which reminds us of a special but, lost relation.
We all have moved on with time,
and that is absolutely fine.
But some memories keep troubling us,
even in our dreams they follow us.
What our mind did not allow,
we feel all that in our dreams, I don't know how?

Some songs still drive us crazy,
we smile, dance, feel beautiful and rosy ..:)
It's like the feeling of a new born love,
its divine like the heavens above.
Hearing some notes we become silent and sad,
it’s not because of the song, but the one, whom we once had.

Sometimes it's the fragrance,
which reminds us of the arms we used to embrace.
Sometimes it's the food,
Which can change our mood.
The taste and the aroma,
Reminds us of the food cooked by our maa.

Seeing a car running on a beautiful highway,
May take us back to the leisure day(s).
Some silent long drives with our partner,
When without asking we got all the answers.
With the moon and the bright stars,
Enjoying cornetto and choco bar..:)
Those adventurous road trips,
those family gossips, accompanied with uncle chips.

Walking down a street,
when we see bunch of friends, enjoying a treat.
We smile and close our eyes,
we can still hear the laughter, you know why?

People who once touch our heart,
NEVER GO APART..

Sim..:)
Nov'2011

yaadein...

Kuch yaadein kabhi dhundhali nahi hoti..
Kuch baatein kabhi khamosh nahi hoti..
Kabhi shorr mein vo gumm hoti hai,
to kabhi sannaton mein bhi sunayi deti hai..

Jab kabhi nazron se chupana chaho,
Mann mein vo tassavur karti hai..
Jab muskurahat mein dabana chaho,
aankhon ki nami mein vo chalakti hai..

Yaadein aksar Hume khamosh karti hai..
Khushi ke pal yaad aaye to aankhein humari bhar jati hai..:'(
Gum ke pal yaad kar muskaan aa jaati hai..:)
Kaisa ye anokha rishta humse yaadein nibhati hai..??

Yaadon par, beeti baaton par..
kisi ka Zor nahi chalta..
Bichdey pyar se, roothey dost se..
Milne ko kyun hai dil tadapta.?

Dil ke rishtey dil mein hi dhadakte hai..
Umra ke saath saath gehere hote hai..
Kabhi khamosh raaton mein jagaate hai..
Kabhi din bhar ye sataate hai..

Dil Chahta hai wahi sab jeena,
Mushkil hai in yaadon se nikalna..
Kabhi kisi mod par shayad..
Mil jaayen vo humse achaanak..

Khud se bhaag kar hum kahan jaaye..
Najane un yaadon ko kyun hai ab tak dil mein sajaye..?
Dilse ab yahi duaa hai nikalti..
Salaamat rahe vo jinse ye yaadein hai Judi..:)

Ye yaadein kabhi khamosh nahi hoti..
Kaano mein unki awaz ab tak hai goonjti..
Aankhon se tasveer chahe Nahin dikhayi deti..
Par un mein chupi yaadein kabhi dhundhali nahi hoti..

Sim..:)
Sept 2011

myth of life...

We humans are blessed on this Earth,
to play our roles filled with tears and mirth.

Almighty is the Director,Producer and Writer,
In HIS never ending play we are the Characters.

We will play our respective roles and then leave,
We are sent here to clear our debts- But,is it easy to believe?

We are asked to keep ourselves detached from worldly- काम, क्रोध ,लोभ ,,मोह ,अहंकार,
so that we get to meet the Almighty- the निरंकार.

If this is the truth, then why did HE give us emotions?
We could still do what HE wants,in every situation.

We are asked to stay neutral,
with no emotions, we are asked to stay natural.

How can a person have emotions just for GOD,
and nothing-no feelings for those who introduce us to him-our dear LORD.

You must have read these lines written by KABIR JI
"गुरु गोबिंग दोउ खडे ,काके लागू पाए,
बलिहारी गुरु आपने,गोनिंद लियो बताये |"
so whom should we worship...?
God who brought us into this world,
or our parents who,introduce HIM to us,
struggle for us,and save us from this strange world?

This is a Vicious Circle my dear friends,
we all are always confused- whom should we love and whom should we defend.

I am not asking you to believe whatever i think,
rather after reading this do tell me,what comes to your mind in one blink.

One advise to all my dear friends..
Believe in yourself,believe in God,
HE is the only one on whom we can depend.

sim
dec'06

A search...

You left me in the dark,
To search for your loving spark.
Roads are lonely, not even the dogs bark,
It's just me in the dark.

Where can I find you, O LORD,
Which ship or plane should I board.
Lost in the world, guide me my GOD,
I can't see ahead, trapped in the fog.

Give me strength and courage,
Prepare me for the worldly voyage.
People are cruel, unkind and mean,
Although tried, goodness I have rarely seen.

I don't worship you as a duty,
But, to realize your eternal beauty.
Days are colorful, nights delightful,
When you are with me... I feel beautiful.

Shall I search you in the church bells,
Or shall I look for you in the temple shells?
I believe you are every where,
Still my soul searches you here n there.

When it rains I enjoy it as your blessing,
It's so wonderful and caressing.
When it's sunny, I feel your motherly warmth,
In search of you my heavenly father I took birth.

Many times I saw you in maa's eyes,
Also I feel you in paa's strong advice.
They introduced me to you,
I am sorry, for I worship them ( my maa paa) before I worship YOU.

Bless me GOD,that I may serve others,
Whatever mistakes I have made, I may not repeat further.
I shall never hurt, but heal,
People may understand what I feel.

You know my Past, Present n Future,
From all that I possess you are the best feature.
I am your devotee, always at your feet,
You are the ONLY ONE, I NEED..


Sim
March 2003

A BEAUTIFUL VALLEY

A valley so beautiful,
So serene and peaceful.
Nestled in the foothills of Himalayas,
It has it's reference even in the Vedas and Purana s.
The valley, referred to as the Gateway to Mussoorie,
Yes I am talking about our beautiful Dehradun, nicknamed as the ' Doon Valley'.

Famous for it's scenic beauty,
Once visited, no one can forget this radiant city.
Dehradun was derived from deraa n doon,
Which means camping in the valley- doon.
It is renowned for it's natural resources,
educational institutes n publishing services.
FRI,IMA,Malsi deer park, laxman sidh n tapkeshwar,
Guchhupani, lachiwala, sahastradhara are some of the attractions you will find there.

Blessed with all the four seasons,
Doon is loved by all,for endless reasons.
Winters come with frozen hands and red cheeks,
Chattering teeth make it difficult, for us to speak.
Mornings are glistened with the dew drops,
and evenings are spent at the bunntikki stall.

Mango trees during the summer,
invite parrots from all over.
Lichis so delicious and red,
make us lurk as bees around them.

Although far from doon,
My heart always wishes to be there soon.
It's the love for the city,
Which will never fade.

Those auto, vikram n tonga rides to school,
Those smart school dresses n our attitude so cool;)
Evenings in doon are full of fun,
The cool  breeze n the rains,
followed by tea with r favorite samosa n bun.
Those drives till the Rajpur diversion,
Then visiting the Sai Mandir gave our life a new vision.

No doonite can forget The Rajpur Road,
Many hearts melted, met n got connected there.
It adds beauty to a relation,
You will smile n forget your pain whatever may be the situation.
Great Value and Madhuban stand like pillars of pride,
Rajpur is the best place for the romantic long drives ;)
Who can forget the flowers from "charan das phool wala"
be it for valentines,friendship day or for a varr mala.

Rajpur ke pakodey,
Logon ko Batorey.
Pizza and chinese at the Countdown,
was one of the hep places of the town.

Pastries and cakes of Elloras and Grand,
made our B'day parties out-stand.
The round round Sunrise rusk,
was so delicious and mast.
My taste buds still crave for the Kwality toffees,
and the mouth watering variety at Kumar Sweets.

The Jhandewala chowk with the glittering shops n chaat stalls,
the camped market was more fun than any mall.
Our 'Ghantaa Ghar' with it's six clocks,
Is the city's beautiful red block.
It's the gateway to Paltan Bazaar,
Where you get everything- clothes, accessories, decors n even achaar..;)
After shopping you can enjoy the famous 'Kumar ki Kulfi'
It will rejuvenate your taste buds as it's so yummy.

After Holi comes the famous " Jhande ka Mela"
which attracts punjabis, who come there for their yearly feraa.
Viraasat at SJA,
had Doon invited at one place.

On one end of Doon you have "Daat Kali Mandir"
and on the other end the beautiful " Shiv Mandir".
In Raipur is the peaceful Gurudwara- Nanaksar,
During Saavan no one misses their visit to Tapkeshwar.

Feels GREAT to have been born and brought up there,
the peace i get there..tried but have found no where.
In the laps of nature lies our small "valley of doon"
Craddled by nature,
with beauty so divine and pure.

Simrat
Aug 2011.

EXPRESSIONS defining IMPRESSIONS…

Expressions often misguide us,
sometimes they speak the truth, sometimes fake us.

Our eyes may see a smile, or a frown clear,

but the masks often make them blur.

Every tear rolling down the cheek,

is not a sign of grief.

They are also a sign of contentment,

they roll down when after a harsh blow, things become pleasant.

Tears are like pearl droplets,

they also denote peaceful and happy moments.

They are usually seen in pain,

but are valued more, when broken relations they save.

Every smile blooming on a face,

is not a sign of a happy phase.

It can be a way to hide pain with grace,

wearing a smile pain can be erased.

Smile adds beauty to a face, like a frilled lace.

But sorrow in the eyes can be easily traced.

With smile people can confuse an approaching frown,

those who welcome problems smiling, I honor them with a crown.

Every silence does not denote peace,

read it carefully it will tell a story without speech.

We fight and argue when we are hurt,

but silence accompanies when all hopes are burnt.

People say silence speaks volumes,

but it may be a way to hide the angry burning fumes.

Silence adds beauty to the bride and groom,

when only eyes speak and faces bloom.

But, at times this SILENCE is scary;

it may denote a relation ready to bury.

Every quarrel is not because of hatred,

it is also to save a relation so sacred.

You will see some people always happy,

but the truth is they are not so lucky.

These funny individuals are the masters;

they spread love and keep their pain hidden from others.

A Smile, a Tear, a Frown and Silence,

can hide the truth with brilliance.

Be smart to read eyes,

they will never lie, judge them, and be wise.

Relations are our True Wealth,

Only they accompany you after death.

Save them relations are precious,

the beauty they hold is ageless.

Sim

Nov 2011

two pearls...

Two precious pearls of my life,
without whom its difficult to survive.
they gave me all, since my birth,
LOVE ,CARE,BLESSINGS and TIME full of mirth.

Life shows them many ups and downs,
But,their faith in WAHEGURU JI never drowns.
they always teach me to be strong,
all that i have today,to them it belongs.

They gave me a valuable gift,
because of them r maa could live.
Maa was sick,unable to do the household work,
But, Dadima did all,for which i have no perk(s).
She did it all so religiously,
No mother in law can do it so lovingly.

Day and Night they spent in her service,
Prayers,Love,Medicine,Money were poured upon to give her peace.

My daddy(dadaji) and his disciplines,
has made him an outstanding masculine.
His blind faith in the Almighty,
has brought me closer to WAHEGURU,the deity.

I have no words to thank them,
May god always give me a chance to serve them.
they are my strength my dear grand parents,
fulfilling the role of my parents.

They do so much for my sister and me,
no parents can do so,i  give this guarantee.
Neglecting their old age they just think about our good health,
they are MY TRUE WEALTH.

Almighty grant them a long life,
may they live lovingly as the BEST HUSBAND WIFE.
58 years of their loving life together,
has proved their outstanding love for each other.

I worship them next to god,
may they be beside me for life,
this is my silent prayer to you O lord.

Apki sonu...

when TROUBLES become BLESSINGS...

We thank our Lord for what we get,
but, do we ever thank him for what HE forgets.
HE never forgets to give us,
HE is always Giving,Giving n Giving...
For all our mistakes HE is always Forgiving.

Should we not thank HIM for what we don't have ?
As how will we then look forward to, what we can have.

Should we not thank HIM when we are short of something ?
it gives us opportunities for learning.

Should we not thank HIM for the difficult times HE gives us ?
it brings us close to HIM and also our minds grow up .

Should we not thank HIM for our limitations ?
HE has not made us perfect, because HE wants us to strive for improvements.

Should we not thank HIM for the mistakes we make ?
it is HIS way of teaching us lessons, for which no classes we take.

Should we not thank HIM for the times we are tired and weary ?
it shows what we are worth doing and what difference we make dearies.

Should we not thank HIM for the relations he gave ?
why do we blame HIM, when our loved one's HE takes ?

When HE gives, HE has all the right to take them away,
why do we forget, its HIS KINGDOM, where only assigned roles we all play ?

Should we not thank HIM for our failures ?
only failures can prepare tough warriors.

Like our parents prepare us for the world,
so does HE...
HE creates problems and difficulties,
because HE wants us to grow beyond possibilities.

We are unknown to the love HE gives us,
every moment HE hears us,
WE love,fight and argue with the LORD,
HE never complains,as we all are his children and HE is our GOD.

We always thank HIM for the good,
why don't we thank HIM for the bad ?
we should never forget,whatever HE does,
we realize sooner or later what HE did was THE BEST.
Trust HIM,as we trust our MOM n DAD.

Are we ever satisfied with what we have ?
may be it is not, what we actually want to have.

If we have curls, we want straight hair,
if we have one, we want to two pairs.

If we are working, we want to be at home,
if we are not,we feel lonely n worthless at home.

If we have black eyes, we want blue,
what our soul actually wants we have no clue.

It is the union of our soul with HIS.
we all silently wish to feel that BLISS.

Unknown to this silent desire,
our heart and mind wander haywire.

We humans are never tired of getting,we get get get.
and ultimately we forget.

We should find ways to be thankful for our troubles,
they are like the water bubbles.
they vanish and get mixed in our happy pool,
Trusting GOD,having faith in HIM,is our best tool.

Every moment of life will become Pleasing,
if we take whatever HE gives us as a BLESSING.

treasure

Life is a gift not a game,
treasure it,live it fully,in the end don't blame..
For the good we easily take the credit,
but forget,the bad we do is not easy to edit..
Think before you speak,
secrets shared are not to be leaked..
Trust and faith once lost,
cannot be bought back at any cost..
Take out TIME for the silly things that bring a smile,
to express your love never worry about the miles..
Time will not last,
even if we are slow and tired it moves fast..
What we have today, we may not have tomorrow,
value what you have,happiness is one thing we can't borrow.
Day and night we are running a race,
its a never ending chase.
Our wishes and desires will never end,
and,they should not also, my dear friend.
But should you not take a break ?
for your own sake.
to call your mom to say "i love you",
to tell your dad, 'you are my hero,and i need you.
to just give a tight hug to your sibling,
to spend silent,loud,crazy moments with a friend in the evening.
to be a helping hand to your wife,
to pamper your husband,the oldest child in your life.
to just play with your kids,
all this will give you a pleasure much above ,any won bid.
Relations are all about loving and being loved,
be true to yourself and to your beloved..
What you get stays here,
but, what you give is beyond compare..
The love, the warmth you spread,
lives on,even if you are dead..
Ego and hatred are like rotten potatoes,
throw them away,don't carry them like mementos..
They will rot your heart so pure,
peace, love, care and warmth are the few things it allures..

Sim :)
oct 2011

maa....

Maa..

Tum ho duniyan mein us khudaa ka saya..

Tumhe khudaa ne khud jaisa hi banaya..

Tum hi to ho uski murat,

Tumhari kaya, tumhari rooh hai sabse khoobsurat..

Jab hum nahi they kok mein tumhari,

Tab se hi mangti ho tum khair humari..

Jab eeshwar ne suni tumhari pukar,

Mehsoos kiya tumne Hume apne andar maa..

Pal pal tumne apna khayal rakha,

Apne pyar se hi to maa, tumne Hume seencha..

Kahin jaane se,Kuch galat khaane se,

Darti thi tum Hume khone se..

Dard ki har leher sahi tumne,

Najane kitne aansun piye tumne..

Par jab hum aye Duniya mein

Tumne hass kar gale se lagaya hume..

Jab nanhe haatho se humne tumhe chua,

Tumhare rohm rohm ne Di Hume duaa..

Hume dekh dekh tum muskayi,

Hum tumhare hai, ye soch tumhari aankh bhar ayi..

Raat din jaag kar Hume tumne pala,

Apni neend gavaa kar, Hume sulaya..

Jab nanhe kadmo se hum chalne lage,

Ungali tham, tumhari hum badahne lage..

Jab jab hum girey, tumne uthaya,

Gale se laga kar, humara haunsla badaya..

Ek pal bhi apni aankhon ojhal na hone diya,

Maa tumne Itna sab kaise kiya..?

Humare liye tum din raat jaagi,

Par chehre pe Shikan ki leher kabhi na aayi..

Hume sanwaarte sanwaarte, khud ko bhool gayi,

Maa tum to aayina hi dekhna bhool gayi..

Jab bhi kabhi papa ne Hume dantaa,

Apne anchal mein tumne Hume chupaya..

Pyar se wahi sab phir samjhaya,

Humari galti ka ehsaas karvaya..

Aapne Hume sab sikhaya,

Sahi galat, ache burey ka antar samjhaya..

Galti ki Humne to dantaa,

Par phir khud hi gale se lagaya..

Jab aayi school Jane ki baari,

Humara Mann hua bhaari,

Maa ko chhod kar kaise jaye,

Tumhare siva maa.. Sab lagte hai paraye..

Jab pareeksha se tha Hume darr lagta,

Tumhara ek sparsh tha Hume himatt deta..

Tumse pooch kar hum the jaate,

" maa sab acha hoga na"

Tumhari muskaan dekh, hum har darr bhool jate..

Jab jab Mai thak kar ayi,

Tumhari goud mein maine jannat payi..

Tumhe gale se laga kar Jo sukun paya,

Kaisa ye rishta hai, maa samajh na aya..

Najane kab tum maa se saheli bani,

Har takleef, har kahani tumne humari suni..

Dheere dheere hume sab sikhaya,

Duniya mein jeene ke yogya banaya..

Apni har takleef humse chupayi,

Par Chup na saki ek sachayi..

Jis sachayi ne Hume duba diya,

Hume humse hi cheen liya..

Din raat tumhe tadapte dekha,

Humare liye, apni beemare se ladte dekha..

Koi dawa, koi duaa kaam na aayi,

jab us eeshwar ne hi thi tumse preet lagayi..

Jab aya tumhare jaane ka waqt,

Aankhon se behene laga rakt..

Tumhe kaise bachaye,

Tumhe khuda se kaise chupaye..

Us ne hi to tumhe humare liye banaya tha,

Par shayad humne tumhe khoob sataya tha..

Mukt kar diya us ne tumhe,

Chhod diya duniya ki Bheed mein akela Hume..

Ab kis ke paas maa Mai Jaun,

Kisey "maa maa" keh ke Mai pukarun,

Sab hai paas, bas tum nahi,

Kaise samjhaun ke tum jaisa maa duniya mein koi nahi..

Mai badi ho gayi hun maa,

log kehete hai tumhari parchayi hun mai maa..

par tum jaisa to koi nahi,

mai to apke charno ki dhool bhi nahi..

Aaj mai tumhe sanwarna chahti hun,

tumhare liye kuch khareedna chahti hun..

sab apni maa ke liye kuch karte hai,

mai bhi apke liye kuch karna chahti hun..

kuch baaten hai jo sirf apse hi kehena chahti hun,

papa ki,naini ki, aur ab ankur ki shikayat karna chahti hun..

maa beti ka rishta hi nirala hota hai,

bas is rishtey ko phirse mehsoos karna chahti hun..

Jab kabhi kuch acha dekhti hun,

tumhari mann mein hi tasveer banati hun,

vo chunri pehene,kajal lagaye,

mann mein tumhari kalpana karti hun..

Har roop mein tum sabse sundar ho,

tum to maa mera mandir ho..

poojti hun tumhe us eeshwar ki tarah,

tum hi ho meri pari meri apsara..

Ab khair tumhari mai khudaa se mangti hun,

rakhe vo tumhe goud mein apni yahi chahti hun..

har janam mein bano tum meri maa,

yahi hai apki sonu ke dil ki duaa..

apki beti...

Purpose of life...

Life is not a smooth path to run,

It’s full of breakers, ups and downs to sum.

If you are true to the gift of life,

You can yourself Create a Life…

Every soul under the sun breathes to live,

But once try and breathe life to live.

Past is the Best Teacher,

Present the important feature,

Don’t worry about your future.

Live each moment fully, this is the Law of Nature…

If you are the prisoner of your past,

Unlock yourself, move out of the prison fast,

Time will not last…

Be the architect of your life,

Before you are unable to overcome the blast.

Live a life of Moderation,

If you do any thing to Extremes, that is when you need to give Explanations…

Value your life, the gift of Almighty,

Take life as it comes, never be depress…

Because dear,

The purpose of life, is a life of purpose!