What is life?

                                         WHAT IS LIFE?

What is life?                                                                             

Is it to carry
responsibility
or to enjoy
everyday fully.
This I ask because everyday
I am compelled to choose any one.
When I choose for duty
Destiny forces me to be happy.
Here 'happy' means not comforts
It is actually my fantasy world.
When I choose to enjoy single moment
Circumstances teach me duties of more moment.

But it is strange
what I'm gonna tell you.
Listen.

When I try to balance each of them
Fortune makes me feel how guilty I am.
Till I understand the concept of life
I had already done so much to apologize.
When I beg each one for pardon
I discover I lose what I've earned.

Then I see, my life has got
Sea of precious memories to revive
& sea of despair now alive.
I start losing hope each and everyday
And come to a situation where everyday I pray
Please make me back to what I was
Coz this avatar of me is not good of course!
And this cycle goes on
Till life rides on.

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This poem is dedicated to all those people , especially teenagers who feel such and are not able to express it. If you are one of them,  please assume that it is written especially for you.

                                                    

                                                                                - Sheetal Pahadi

                      

Will Pakistan Come Close To Our Heart?

                                     WILL PAKISTAN COME CLOSE TO OUR HEART?

It is one of my dreams to go to Pakistan - you believe it or not. Not just I wish to go there when I am awake, I even see myself cross the border in my dreams. This dream is not newly born. It has been there with me since I was nearly about 8-9 years. At that age, I didn't even know the exact relationship or I may say the differences between the two 'brother-sister' nations. At that time, I just knew that some of the terrorists who had attacked Mumbai were of Pakistan and that India-Pakistan relations were not so good.

But I don't have any hatred towards our neighboring country – which most of you might be thinking that I feel such on the basis of above para.

It is not so.

Terrorism should be seen in terms of its ideology and the people who promote it, not the nation where they reside. But this should not make the nations wash off their hands from this great responsibility of combating terrorism from their motherlands. Hating or disliking any country on the basis of presence of terrorist groups is not okay. Because even India has got some terrorist and maoist group. And we are really trying hard to stop these activities and make our nation more peaceful. So every country with the co-operation of their citizens, should take steps to uproot terrorism.

It was very sad to see the recent disastrous attacks at Karachi. I don't understand why terrorist groups need to pick up violence as their arms to get their work done. If they have any demands or if they have any problem, things can be sorted out with negotiations and consensus.

One thing I want to say them - “Please Stop This!  Life is very PRECIOUS.”

Well, coming back to my dreams – Ah Yes!

I want to share a few of them which I remember even today.

Deep in sleep, I was so careless from the entire world. But a point came when I entered my most unexpected dream. It was night time and I was on my bicycle – travelling in full speed, on & on I go – I keep paddling & paddling & paddling -  very fast – faster and faster. I see a red line.

And as time passes by I cross that red line and enter Pakistan. That red line was the border...... ha-ha!!! (At that time I didn't exactly know how the border actually looked like.) My happiness had no limits. People there were so friendly, there houses were like ours and it seemed as if they were a part of our family.

Remember! This is my dream and we all know that the dream's start and end are unexplainable.

I had even seen commandos entering my house and handcuffing me. Whoo!!! So breathtaking.

I have also seen airplanes and helicopters flying just above my house. They were not flying forward, they were just circling above my house. It was so scary.

The situation was like that of a World War, although I have never seen it!

Well....... amidst all these funny talks, there is a serious and deep meaning. Its my heart's desire to go there and explore the lives of people and understand what is the real issue between us from their point of view. I also want to explore their culture, their heritage and bring them in front of India.

It will ever happen or not I will know it in the future, but for now – at present – there is something unique going on which may answer our curiosity , like “What exactly Pakistan is like?”

And that unique thing is 'Zindagi- Jodey Dilon Ko'.

Yes, truly the words actually mean to me and I hope they mean to every Indian who wishes to see Indo-Pak relations get better.

Of course, political relations can't go better because of a 'channel' – for that, our dear prime minister Narendra Modi has already buckled up.

But this channel can change our social relations – our thinking, our emotions.

It will let us know that Pakistanis are like us – although traditionally, culturally and geographically different, but the emotions hidden in their life stories are like us. I hope when we'll watch those shows, we will feel as if we are a part of that story.

On certain D2H services, this channel may not be telecasting now as it will launch on 23rd June; but on Cable TV networks “Zindagi – Test Signal” is already on with the promos of excellent stuff its going to gift us.

Trust me, these promos have touched my heart. And I'm surely going to watch these from 23rd.

I really hope to see some good content which will let me mentally travel to Pakistan and will fulfill 50% of my desire.

It will be worth seeing as to how close Pakistan will come to our heart – both politically and socially. And all of you reading this - at least once please see this channel.

    Love you India & all neighbor-nations from my heart's core

         &

               Special love to all the nations far away.

                MAY THE WORLD LIVE IN PEACE

                                                                                - Sheetal Pahadi

FULL STOP TO LIFE!

FULL STOP TO LIFE!

The sorrow of death is so intense, deep and dark which we can't imagine, unless we experience it. I pray to God not to show any one of us such days.

A few days earlier a young boy 'Rajesh' of 24, enjoying his life to the fullest, shouldering the responsibility of his family; who had just got a new job few months before, went to a picnic alongwith his younger brother and some of his friends. They were six in number and travelled their way on to the picnic spot with full youthful spirit. They cooked delicious food with an enchanting aroma, danced, sang songs and had great fun. The evening was going well. The evening grew darker. But the moonlight brightened the whole scene. The bonfire, around which the boys sat, the beauty of the sky at that place, beside which there was a picturesque lake altogether appeared so magical. It was all well. At a certain point, Rajesh started feeling uncomfortable. He wanted to go back. It was also going darker. So, he alongwith tow of his friends sat on a motorbike and went back. They were in full speed. In the middle of their journey, they clashed with a truck. At that point, there was a complete silence.
Rajesh................................................. died on the spot, while two of his friends were severely injured. They were immediately taken to the nearby city hospital.

When the relatives of Rajesh got this information, they were in a complete shock. They went to the hospital to see him. He was dead.

His mother was not told about the fatal incident................................................. She was a patient of high B.P.

But at some point, she had to be told.

As time passed by, she started being worried, for her sons were mostly home by 7 pm.And now it was too late- about 10.
It is said that a mother knows everything about her child. She instantly knows through her inner soul if something wrong happens to her child.

The same happened. She started feeling uncomfortable.
She sat at the gate of the house with her slipper in her hand. She said to herself & her other family members ,"Aane do. Maare bina khana nahi doongi." - that means, 'Let them come. I won't give them food unless I beat them once.' This wa the cute concern, the 'mamta' of a mother- which all of us like--- a bit too emotional for this moment to see. She was really worried. She tried to call them. But there was no answer from the other side.

She sat at the gate............waiting.........
But she didn't know that her elder son would never come.

After a few hours, she was told taht Rajesh had met an accident and was in ICU. The truth was yet not revealed to her. She cried a lot on hearing this half truth. She was angry at the family members for not telling her this before.

But finally, after a lot of people convinced the relatives to tell her, she was told the truth.
And then what could have happened?
The mother cried her heart out. Her every drop of tear pleaded for his son's comeback. No one could speak. What else was worse for a mother than losing her son?

The next day, some young boys went to a cricket stadium. They informed the coach there, about Rajesh's death. The coach was shocked, for he had been one of his best players. He said to his other students, " The new ones amongst you- you may not know Rajesh. But the older players knew very well that he was such an awesome player in the whole city. He is no more. Let's pray for the peace of his departed soul for 2 minutes and then you may leave. Today, no practice."

----------A complete silence--------

-------------All departed-----------

                         

*** We youngsters don't have any idea, what death costs to us and our family. A small mistake of driving fast had snatched everything from him. Many of us think of committing suicide. But we do not think or imagine what will be the condition of our loved ones- our family, if they hear this undesired news.

Life is to be enjoyed but with certain safety measures, certain limitations.

SO ALWAYS BE POSITIVE, ENJOY YOUR LIFE BUT WITH CERTAIN LIMITS  & BE SAFE.

     "SAFETY IS THE PRIORITY."

-Sheetal Pahadi

What Young India Wants?

WHAT YOUNG INDIA WANTS?

The biggest and the most important thing that young India needs more than it wants it is “protection”. Yes, protection. It may surprise you. You must have thought education, moral values, health and all those sort of things which I consider secondary needs for Young Indians in today’s world as the wants of young India. Protection against evil thoughts, against crime, against vulgarity, against extreme criticism and many more protective coats for 21^st century life are the needs of youngsters. Adult citizens may have a different point of view, but being in the age considered the most important and dangerous stage of life, I consider protection as the most important thing for young India. Let me explain you all the examples of protection mentioned by me.

Protection against “evil” thoughts; we all know that this era is considered as the “kalyuga” in Hindu mythology. Yes, this is the truth; family is no more like a family. A teenager has a lot to learn from elders of the family.  Family is the only one which decides whether the child is a good citizen or a bad. Today’s teens become inclined towards the dark side because of the rude way of talking in their family, neighborhood and among friends common in today’s world, their parents behavior towards their grandparents and the most important their family’s point of view over certain issues. Parents must make sure that their children learn from the positive experiences of their life and also that their children are their best friends. Parents should show their ideal side of personality to their children. Parents must protect their children from any unmoral discussions, rude talks. Most of us have seen parents using abusive language in front of children or domestic violence openly or disrespectful attitude of parents encouraging their children to do so. Let us try to change this scenario.

Another protection needed for young India is against crime. It can be of two types-

·         Against being self-involved

·         Against being crime-affected.

Both the protections are equally important. Currently we are aware of the youngsters being involved in crimes. To protect the teens from this, it is necessary for the parents to be their best friends. Parents must try to be as much frank as they can be to their children even in the most serious issues. There must not be any need for teens to hide anything from their parents. Parents must discuss the worldwide issues with their children and tell the positive and negative aspects of life.  India is not much safe for adolescents. They are highly prone to physical or mental tortures. It is obvious that no parent wants its child to suffer from any of the tortures. Just wanting is not the solution. Parents must give proper time on thin king how to keep their children secured.

Protection against vulgarity? Yes. Most of us think it as a way of entertaining ourselves. And the person reading this may think I am too young to write about this. But children or I may say teens of my age think that they are matured enough to know about this. And the person promoting this vulgarity may think, “It is too common nowadays and no one will mind if I do so. The world is so modern and advanced”. But no one thinks that it can be the root cause of various negative results of modern life or how it can damage youngster’s minds. Television is the biggest source of its promotion. Even ads can’t be seen sitting with family. Moreover, songs are also present in this category. There are fewer songs with clean lyrics that can be sung publicly. Before going deeply into the cases of crimes and criminals and its causes, there must be a limit to vulgarity to protect young India.

Now last but not the least, protection against criticism. We say that we are too modern, too latest, too advanced. But where does this modern attitude vanishes when we say or rather criticize a person for his or her dull complexion? Where does this modern attitude travel when we taunt a mother for giving birth to a girl child? Where does this modernity go when we criticize a student on the choice of his subject and pressurize him or her on becoming a science or math genius? Where does our smart mind hide when we mentally torture a student to compete and win the 1^st position not even thinking about his or her state of mind? Are we aware that such extreme criticism hollows the mind of the criticized person? You may think that protection against criticism is not what young India wants. Now, I criticize your opinion. Yes, yes and yes. Protection against criticism is must. We are not unaware of the suicidal cases coming in hundreds every year due to tough competition in today’s world. Let’s not waste our hidden talent. If everyone will be a doctor or an engineer, then who will help us in our money matters? Who will preserve our civilization?

It is the duty of every parent to give a little freedom to its children that can make his or her life best. Parents should make sure that their children do not cry for their weaknesses rather feel proud for their strength.

Protection is the only thing that will make every young Indian a sound-minded and physically and mentally fit. If they are fit, smart and positive, surely the country and then the universe will progress and reach the heights of success to its tip. Protect young India, protect the future.

-Sheetal Pahadi