Over the past two years, life has evolved for the author, embracing fatherhood and pondering existential questions about competition and its impact on joy. Despite feeling overwhelmed, there’s hope in rekindling a passion for writing, seeking meaning without pressure, and dissolving the ego. The journey of self-discovery and expression is ongoing and promising.
Tag Archives: Life
Goal as a stimulant for growth
What was the hardest personal goal you’ve set for yourself? The hardest personal goal that I have set for myself is to live a life of karma yogi. Apparently a doable thing, in reality it is not an easily achievable feat. Are goals necessary for the growth of an individual? The answer to this questionContinue reading “Goal as a stimulant for growth”
A Difficult Start
The author reflects on overcoming self-doubt, fear of perfection, and analysis paralysis that halted his writing journey. Inspired by his love for reading, writing, and speaking, he decides to resume writing, acknowledging it as an essential part of his thought process. Despite lacking native English language skills, he is dedicated to honing his craft, promising to write sincerely, without fear or seeking validation.
The Window Pane
Maa, what lies outside this window pane?Is that yellow building full of children like me?Is it full of many Maa like you?Why don’t they all live with us?When shall we meet all of them?Will we find there the bird that sings so sweet?What is this world?Why I am here?Who am I?My dear son, said dearContinue reading “The Window Pane”
अकेली मौत
पत्तियों का सूखना,बूंदों का गिरना,संबंधों का टूटना-ये निशान हैं किश्तों में होने वाली मौत के;कोई अचानक ही नहीं मरता,कोई अकेले नहीं मरता। सपनों का टूटनाआवाज़ का रूठनाबर्तनों का फूटना-ये निशान हैं किश्तों में होने वाली मौत के;कोई अचानक ही नहीं मरता,कोई अकेले नहीं मरता। बातों की कड़ुवाहटबेमतलब की सुगबुगाहटखूबसूरती की बजबजाहट-ये निशान हैं किश्तों मेंContinue reading “अकेली मौत”
अकेली मौत
पत्तियों का सूखना, बूंदों का गिरना, संबंधों का टूटना-ये निशान हैं किश्तों में होने वाली मौत के; कोई अचानक ही नहीं मरता, कोई अकेले नहीं मरता। सपनों का टूटना आवाज़ का रूठना बर्तनों का फूटना-ये निशान हैं किश्तों में होने वाली मौत के; कोई अचानक ही नहीं मरता, कोई अकेले नहीं मरता। बातों की कड़ुवाहटContinue reading “अकेली मौत”
परिभाषा
मुझे इस जीवन तक ले आयीप्रेम को परिभाषित करने की आकांक्षामोक्ष से भी बड़ी हो गयीप्रेम को परिभाषित करने की आकांक्षा;निरर्थक हो गये सदियों के प्रयत्नतुमसे मिलते ही,ज्ञात हुआ तुम्हें सुनते हीप्रेम नाद-ब्रह्म है-उसे अनुभूत किया जा सकता हैपरिभाषित नहीं। मैने सोचा- तुम कौन हो?कहीं से कोई स्वर गूँजा-मैं कालातीत और अलौकिक प्रेम कीसरल, सहज,Continue reading “परिभाषा”
Let it Go!
Trusting a person lies in your sphere of influence. Reciprocation of that benign trust is beyond your sphere of influence. It is a simple law of nature based on the action-reaction duet. A person can only control his own action and not the resultant reaction. In case of relationships anything that is not mutual meetsContinue reading “Let it Go!”
Crime Scene
A wounded soul Maligned innocence Copious tears Brutal betrayal Broken trust Shoddy retractions Changing faces Naked lies Shady lusty schemes Filthy reassurances- Evidence found at the crime scene Where love was murdered in daylight!! – Ashaant
A Fly in the Soup
Nothing is perfect in this world. Nevertheless, human being seeks perfection in his endeavours. A perfect house, a perfect job, a perfect relationship and a perfect life. Generally, mundane human pursuits are directed towards achieving this ever-illusive perfection. This story feels quite rosy until the thorns of reality prick to deflate the dreamy existence. EspeciallyContinue reading “A Fly in the Soup”
Small City Thinker 