I believe

I believe in many things but the biggest of them is that I believe in God. And I am proud to say that I am on the side of the theists. If I take a wild guess, at any given geographic location or time, the theists would always outnumber the atheists. And it’s a fact not an opinion. My belief has only grown stronger and my relationship with God has only deepened over the period of time.

The belief, I would say started at very young age itself when my parents imbibed it in me. But it was not like that I believe only because they told me to do so. I believe because each moment I feel there is somebody who is taking care of me. There are events in my life that have proved that he is there, with me always, just like air.

Today is no special day. Today he saved me from a fatal road accident. Had I not applied brakes in a fraction of second, I would have crushed between two vehicles. It was probably the hardest brakes that I applied in about 1.5 years of time since I have been in Pune. And if it was not enough, I was lucky that I did not skid, else it would have been a disaster in such traffic. These are such moments when you have a tête-à-tête with death and then you realize that why people fear it so much even though they know that they have to have a rendezvous with it one day.

For a moment, I was shaking in every literal sense of word. I stopped my bike for moment, took a deep breath and then moved on. I hardly get shaky and unconfident when I am on road, but because of that close shave, I was just unable to drive the way I use to. Somehow, drove slowly and came back. And when I was back, I went to the temple inside my society premises, bowed my head and just said-Thank You, yet again!

It’s a matter of belief, either you do or you don’t. I opine, being on the do side makes life simpler and easier.

God Bless!
Cheers!
Adi

Weekend at Indore

This weekend I was at Indore. It always feels good to be at home, no matter how small the duration is. And when you live away, you truly realize the importance of your near and dear ones. Indore is hot these days. You can feel the sun rays penetrating your skin deep down and the hot winds just blowing out fire. I really had a tough time dealing with that. Sometimes I feel it’s the change in lifestyle that has made me like that. When I was a kid, I used to play cricket in scorching sun in summers and never used to get tired. The big thing is I never complained that it’s too hot. And here I am, I had to go a couple of kilometers on my vehicle and I felt hot! Probably it’s the AC culture that is taking the toll on my bearing capacity. I have been working 6 years for now and 5 days I spend in my Air conditioned cubicle in the office. Anyway, for the time being I can’t help with that as to earn my daily bread I have to work ;)

Weekend was good as I was with my family. Ate to my heart’s content, slept well. What else one need for a weekend?

God Bless!
Cheers!
Adi

Who’s God?

Another funny incident related with Hanuman Jayanti. I went to city for some work and saw that that some political party was carrying out procession in the honor of the God. And in doing this they had created a huge trouble for the commuters that caused a traffic jam. I some how maneuvered my two wheeler only to find that about half a km ahead there was a procession by another political party. Not again! I said to myself.

I just thought that they have not spared God also. And now he must be wondering whom to vote for ;)

God Bless!
Cheers!
Adi

Bhandara-A great social service

Yesterday, 6th April, was Hanuman Jayanti, which in English means birthday of Lord Hanuman-the Monkey God who destroys all the troubles. I am in Indore this weekend and had the opportunity to celebrate the festival here. There was a great festive fervor in the city on the occasion. Bhandaras were organized in different Hanuman temples across the city. I had the privilege of eating in a Bhandara after long years. And to be honest, it felt really good eating near the temple with so many people.

Bhandaras for those who don’t know is the term used for a social service where in mass lunch or dinner is organized for all people. All here refers people from any caste, religion or socio-economic status.

I believe Bhandaras are a great social service. At least they have an advantage that for that time frame, each and every person is at the same platform. No matter for how small the duration is; we at least feel that we all are equal and same-Humans.

God Bless!
Cheers!
Adi

दो पंक्तियाँ

आओ सपनों को फिर पंख दे दें
चलो एक बार फिर आकाश में गोते लगाते हैं...

Presence of mind-Humor at its best

A couple of days back I was telling a humorous incident from my high school days to a friend. That perhaps is the best real life anecdote happened to me and probably is the best example of presence of mind of my best buddy-Nishant. The year was 1999 and we were in 10th class studying at Saint Paul Public School, Mandleshwar.

Mandleshwar, for those who do not know is a small and beautiful town on the banks of pious river Narmada. For more information, Uncle Google would be more than happy to help.

We both were back benchers who were incidentally toppers! This was an irony in itself. Considering the competition at our disposal, we would have topped even without studying!

This happened in one of our Social Sciences class. The topic was about Swami Vivekananda. The teacher had made that interesting topic quite a boring one, so we were playing tic tac toe, talking and giggling among ourselves. Call it our bad luck, we were caught talking and asked to stand up.

Teacher- ‘What’s the matter with you guys? Can’t you concentrate on what I am teaching about? What were you talking by the way?’

On that spur of the moment, Nishant spoke up, ‘Sir he was asking what is the name of Swami Vivekanand’s father? I told him that I don’t know, you better ask Sir.’

A sheepish smile crept on my face!

Our sir got stumped by this googly and was looking nervous, obviously as like many of us, he did not know the name of Swami Vivekanand’s father.

‘Good Question. I will get back to you on this. Sit down.’

We sat down with a big grin and the tic tac toe continued!

God Bless!
Cheers!
Adi

Weekend Chill

This weekend was simply great! I did not do anything special or anything to be talked about, but yeah felt great and that matters. I would try to jot down the reasons as to why I felt it was great-

The big reason- I did the things I hate with love. This weekend I decided that I would not crib when I wash my clothes. I would not crib while arranging my table and books. I would not crib while dusting the house. And the results were amazing. The tasks were completed without much hassle. I simply listened to music and carried out the above tasks. A lesson learnt- Take interest in doing things that you hate doing and then you would be able to carry them out with ease.

Reason number two- I did cooking and relished my food. Tried out few experiments and buoy they were successful to the heart’s content. Weekends are the best way to test and taste your culinary skills.

Reason number three-I zoomed on my bike. Just took it out, on the highway, in the city and simply enjoyed the ride. I love my machine. Me and my machine, do I need anybody else?

Reason number four- I watched movies. Watched the ones I love, yet again. There are few movies you would not get bored of, no matter how many times you watch those.

Reason number five- I read and read. I have started off with yet another Mario Puzo one-The Sicilian. Mario Puzo builds the plot in such an interesting way that you are bound to keep on reading.

Last but not the least, I slept heartily. Probably it was the effect of last week’s morning shift, that I compensated all my sleep. Sleep is one thing that I love too much.

In short a great one!

God Bless!
Cheers!
Adi