dil dhakdne do...

coz the one who dares is the one who wins

[malyfmaway]

LOST INNOCENCE

When you are not contended With everything you have. When everyone around you Appears to be a foe. When you find yourself Alone even in the crowd. When you get solace In loneliness. When you believe That money can buy you everything. It’s nothing but Innocence losing its charm.

[malyfmaway]

MY GUIDING SPIRITS

The pearls on the sea side Tell me to be resolute about choices I make. The colours of the Rainbow Guide me to be hopeful for a new morning. The drops of the rain Want me to be carefree of the criticism. The warmth of the sun Encourages me to move ahead with zeal and passion. The breeze of the wind Prompts not to take decisions in haste. The silence of night Advices me to be patient with all. And each passing day Warns me that I lost another day to make it worth remembering.

[malyfmaway]

DUSK TO DAWN

Until the dawn,

I saw world with open eyes,

But as the sun rose up,

the vision seemed blurred.

I tried hard to see the real world with naked eyes,

But could see hazy morning hues.

And then it struck me to pull out my glasses,

But I was aghast to see the unclouded sky.

Black and blue like a demonic night,

Stains of red covering the landscape.

The serenity had vanished,

And the calmness had turned into shrieks and cries.

The purity of immortals was lost,

And the flag of anarchy was fluttering high.

I closed my eyes in a wink of a moment,

To recall the beauty that He bestowed.

But the dawn once gone returns only after the dusk,

And who knows the colours of the dusk,

for it may be even more horrifying.

-V.G.

[malyfmaway]

True Teacher

Many would come to teach you

Many would emphasis that you learn

But the one who inspires you

Is the one who let you be ‘you’

Makes you interact with ‘you’

And allows ‘you’ to command.

An unrest is heralded

But not to create imbalance

Rather generates Gratification

For the master who was in command

But took a back seat

So that you can explore ‘you’.

Inspiring are those who leave you behind

To run your own race and win at the end

Reliable are those who don’t have the answers

For you are able to begin your quest

To question the dead in ‘you’And have a ‘REBIRTH’.

-V.G.

[malyfmaway]

The Banyan Tree

Standing firm and unique

The Banyan is a source of inspiration.

Very close to Human race

Teaches us to live like a one big family.

Like our forefathers the trunk holds everyone together

And still allows each branch to grow unaided

And lay it’s own foundation

After completing its cycle the trunk withers

But ensures that the roots hold the branches firm.

Unlike the young these days

The branches stay close to each other

For it knows that in solidarity is the uniqueness.

Let us all turn to The Banyan

Embrace the differences

Learn to stay together

Feel proud of our roots

And hold the values tight.

-V.G.

[malyfmaway]

The Circle of Life

Life takes a full circle

And comes back from where it started

With many on board the ship sailed

And now returns back to its origin.But leaving behind a few

And including a few new

As elated I felt to see my origin

A part in me is torn and lost.So many complaints

And too many reservations.Even as the soul rewinds

A strange hesitation surrounds.I left them behind

Or they moved ahead.

Doesn’t matter.The equations have changed

The visions are blurred.No matter what comes next

The ones’ who de boarded on an unknown shore

Left with some sweet and sour memories.Haunting me to ponder

Where and what went wrong?

Either I was too fast,

Or they didn’t care to walk along.

Whatever be the answer;

We moved in different directions,

With little botheration.

The memories of good times bring tears,

And a pain of anguish is felt recalling difficult times.

If the companions migrated,

How then is ‘The circle of Life’ complete?

-V.G. 

[malyfmaway]

CANDLE

There is enough light but still we miss our aim,

Living in a world with open cages is what we chose over our rein.

Turning into ‘Rhinos’ that is not distinct,

The day is not far when we will exist but our souls will extinct.

The only way to survive is to light the candle,

The candle of knowledge which is rational.

To groove the mundane and celebrate passion,

The skilled and experienced needs to fuse in fashion.

Making a mark with experimentation and exploration,

And bringing diversification in our deliberations.

Will aid the novice with innovation,

It would be new era’s proclamation.

-V.G

[malyfmaway]

Herald of New Beginning

It’s a herald of a new beginning

And I stand wearing my armour

Not to announce a war

But to augment the fragrance of passion and zeal.

Here I am rigged with creativity

To further the errand I have to discharge

Not to subdue what others hold

But to reach the perfect in stars.

The assurance you see in me to reach the zenith

Shall not go in abeyance

Not because I am perfect

But because together we can create the best.

Our hard work and courage shall take us long

Proclaiming the victory over our fears

Never to be swayed away in glamour of success

But to clinch to maturity of realism.

With truthfulness and respect for all

We will strive to achieve our intent

Not to write the fable of deceit

But to narrate the tale of our might.

-v.g

[malyfmaway]

The Man who had never Quit

I saw him working tirelessly

Without any complaints

With no one to compliment

And many around to question

But he never quit

Because for him it’s about doing and not expecting

Holding the hands tight

Regardless if it was a friend or a foe

Sharing joys and sorrows with all

What if some left the journey halfway

But he never quit

Because for him it’s about walking together and not the destination

With a smile on his face

Accepting the challenge

No matter what the circumstances were

He paved the way for us

But he never quit

Because for him it’s about the dream and not just fulfilling desires

Grounded as the roots of the tree

Still fluttering high with self esteem

Many seasons changed

Even the winds were against

But he never quit

Because for him it’s about the commitment and not pretension

What he could do for them

Only he knew it well

But he never knew

That he read them wrong

And this time he called it quit

Because for him it’s about them and not about him

But he will always be in the game

May be not a player in the field

But use his skills from the pavilion

To lead us as a life coach

For if he will quit another ‘him’ will lead

Because it’s about lessons learnt and not about lessons taught

-v.g.

[malyfmaway]

“No matter how much you explain yourself, the other person cannot understand merely because of language barriers.” Similar is the problem when opinions don’t match.

Vividh

[malyfmaway]

“You cannot win the game only by being defensive, it is important to score a winning goal.”

-Vividh

[malyfmaway]

JUST ANOTHER LESSON

I have a vision

May be far from real

But a confusion upsurges

Reality questions the vision

And vision struggles for existence

The battle is on

And I know either I will win or I will learn

Even if I win, I will learn

But if I only learn,

I will again strike to win.

This learning makes me harder

Transforms me from being a novice

Ignites the fire

To turn fake to ashes,

But the bitterness shadows the vision.

The bitterness of reality

Breaks down the vision to pieces

Neither the real wins

Nor the vision

What remains is just another lesson.

-v.g

[malyfmaway]

SMILE

Even if you are annoyed Wear a smile What if you are sad? Wear a smile How about in pain? Wear a smile Tired, distressed I feel No more can I wear a smile Abandoned, deserted I will be If I wear no more smiles Deceitful and bogus it is But still wear a smile It hides the scrupulousness And betrays the betrayal Even if you don’t succeed Still you will emerge as a player

-v.g

[malyfmaway]

Reforming Education in India : Need of the hour

Before we talk about the problems with current Education System, it is important to know the background.

Our country has achieved prodigy in Education since its inception. The famous Guru-Shishya Parampara is the soul of Indian Education System. In most ancient days, the Kings sent their heirs to Brahamans to master in Scriptures, Oration, Archery skills and others. The prince at the ashram (school) of Guru (teacher) was only a Shishya (pupil) and not the King’s son. He was supposed to do all work including the cleaning, arranging woods to prepare food etc. To be precise, the pupil in those days were kept away from any kind of comfort so that they may respect and empathize with those who are devoid of the riches of the world. And that is how we had Great rulers and Kings who not only ensured the progress of the state but also ensured that the citizens are safe and lead a satisfactory life.

This traditional system of Education saw its downfall when it was restricted to privileged on bases of caste and gender. Later, this education pattern was challenged during the pre-independence years of our country by Lord Macaulay. He believed that the traditional Indian Education had nothing much to offer, especially it lacked training in modern skills. So, the whole new idea of the current schooling in India emerged. He brought the concept of Modern Education in India in 19th Century.

If the idea would have been only to remove the flaws from the Indian Education System, it would have succeeded. But, it was far away from it. The basic idea was to train Indian minds to accept the English Rule. Though this could not be achieved during the pre-independence period but, today the Modern Education System has completely trained the young minds to follow the English Culture. However, it has been 69 years we have our own Constitution but in these 7 decades no political party could revamp the education system of the country that had its footing laid by a Britisher.

By no way we can underestimate the British Education System, as it has proved itself in every sphere. But, the question is, is it comprehending the need and utility of a progressive nation like us? Our Education system needs to be revolutionized at national level. It is the need of the hour where we need to STOP, PLAN, PREPARE AND EXECUTE our own Education system that suits the need of the citizens of the country.

A few ideas to bring change could be as follows:

Common School for 3 years to 18 years need to be divided according to age appropriateness. Since we are catering to a large number of population it is all the more important for Government to identify schools who are following good practise suitable for each age group and the experience of such schools must benefit our young minds. This will also help in reducing the crime rate in schools that has recently boomed. When we have divided school in small cluster of classes (pre-primary, primary, middle, secondary and senior secondary), then why can’t we plan for special schools for each age group, who would not only deal with imparting education but also deal with the emotional side of the students.

Often, we see teachers complaining about rushing through the curriculum in the classes because of the limitation of time duration. Also, we often observe that students learn a topic in one class and then after exams they have still not mastered it as there is no continuity of topics from one class to other. So, once we divide the schools as per the age groups, we can define the final outcome expected from each age group. Like from Pre-Primary schools (ideally of two years) we expect schools to help students develop their motor skills, communication skills, rationalism. While at the end of middle school, we may expect the students to be completely aware of “SELF”, where he knows what, why, how about his own personality and future. This will not only help us have aware individuals but also, they would have mastered skills by the end.

The Government might have encouraged the teaching fraternity with overwhelming pay scales but it is also necessary to ensure that the professional degree holders are suitable for the post of teaching. It must be a binding on the Universities providing professional degrees to ensure that the candidate willing to be a teacher must possess basic qualities of empathy and patience and are not driven by the external forces such as high pay scales or family pressures. The upcoming teacher must have the quality to sacrifice his/her own comforts for the betterment of education.

We need to understand why we want our children at school. Is it because we want them to live their lives luxuriously or because we dream of a peaceful and happy nation? In the light of emerging riots across the nation, it is obligatory for the educationists and policy makers to rethink on the validity of the existing education system. It has been felt that there is a need to change the education system, but the question remains unanswered because the policy makers are not educationists. They are not dealing with the everyday problems of the students, teachers and administrations. We need to focus on the student teacher ratio in the classrooms. In the era, where students, who probably are more tech savvy then teachers, we definitely need to supervise how our children are being affected.

It has been observed that in India, many parents do not contribute in the education of their children. The parents do away with their responsibility by either hiring tuition teachers or simply leave them at their own mercy. It is the need of the hour that along with teacher training the policy makers must think in the direction to have mandatory Parenting classes for parents of all age group with learned psychologist and educationists.

The youth of the nation today would be excelling in different fields but is certainly struggling at the emotional level. From Domestic Violence to Violence on roads, it has been felt that the youth is blindfolded. Hence, it has become obligatory to find alternate to day schools. As the day schools are unable to capture the emotional turmoil among the youngsters and hence is not able to provide any aid. The policy makers must promote Residential schools. These residential schools must focus on the personality development of the students and their emotional well-being.

If all the points are taken into consideration and dealt with sensitively at the policy makers level then that day will not be far when our nation will have finest population of the world and the county will earn the title of a HAPPY NATION.

-v.g.

[malyfmaway]

THE CONTRIVED TRUTH

A year has gone by

But I still remember the Black Day

As clear as it was just yesterday.

The memories are sour

That has taught lesson for life

For when misfortune knocks the door

The forbidden apple is also eaten

Defying God's proclamation

Creating unrest.

What remains is the guilt

For which the onus I owe.

 Even the mighty Icarus

Could not reach the sun

And burnt its feathers

While I am just a commoner

Learning from my follies

But still aiming high

To prove

That I am

A Learner

And a Dreamer.

-v.g

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CHANGE IS THE RULE OF THE WORLD

‘Change is the rule of the world’- I knew

And moments of joy are few

For I kept waiting to see a change

And assumed blissful moments at a far range

Waiting that I have best yet to come

And thinking that memorable days cannot be some

Unaware, unknown about what future restores

I kept running with greater force

True that time flies

And I promise not to lie

Same circumstances, same people but changed view

Why it happens? I really have no clue

For I have learnt the way of the world

You may not realise but it has many curls

But still unable to adapt to reality

And I am still busy in hospitality

‘Present’ will bring the change I wish

And my days will be full of bliss

‘Change is the rule of the world’ – I knew

And moments of joy are never few.

-v.g

[malyfmaway]

RAIN

I felt quite often

That a part in me was lost.

I learnt sophistication

But forgot to be myself.

It was raining today

And my heart suddenly jumped in exhilaration.

It rained heavily

And swayed away all my inhibitions.

I lost control over myself

Allowing my soul to drench in jubilation.

After long I witnessed

In me the long lost Child

Free from the chains of obligations

And refraining from worldly restrictions.

-v.g