There is only now
Spiritual consciousness has no boundaries and there is no running away from past-life lessons. Outwitting the universe or manipulating our destiny do not have the answers that we need to be searching for because ‘instead of thinking of ways to escape the situation, it is better to face it gracefully, doing whatever we can’ and...
Vantage point
Know the territory Understand when To rise high To reach The vantage point In short Keep track of time And you will get The best views Of both the rising And the setting sun.
Doors are the best story tellers
Doors are the best story tellers “Open me, shut me up Enter or appear at will Paint me, colour me, clean me Or leave me to rust and sulk Sometimes even kick me awake I’m not a door.” She quietly read the last words In the book she didn’t quite enjoy reading So didn’t mind...
Face the Face
Face the face He searched for the story of expressions In a mirror’s impressions Counted the number of wrinkles, Measured the depth of his dimples, Tested the varying shades of complexion, Zoomed in on his graying reflection, Copied selfie smiles of twenty-somethings, And murmured, ‘None of this stings!’ Are there twists and turns that...
The Game
Much before knowing the rules, comes watching, Observing how others play their game They did not have to be masters every time That’s why watching and learning was never a shame To his watching he wanted to give a name And he decided to call it ‘the game’ So from one year to another, one...
Some truth about reflections
The mind Can never find The truth because Reflections Tell a different truth Like when a mind reflects On a happening It changes its nature Like conversations Reflecting life through words Meander into mumbles Like when I look into the past It reflects conflicts as lessons Praise as jokes Wayward thoughts as steps Leaving me...
The visible is the mystery
No, there is no cellar in our house and no attic, no hidden cupboards and no passageways opening up when you strike the wall in a particular way. I remember there was a time when all this troubled me a lot… but I was in school then and was reading a lot of Ellery Queen...
The stupidity and the courage in a struggle
To idolise or to vilify struggle… this is the dilemma that haunts a lot of people. There is both stupidity and courage in struggle and it isn’t easy to give the word a single definition. One thing, however, is certain… struggle remains constant whether we go for a big change or not. Look at me....
There is nothing wrong with ‘I’
I choose. I am responsible. I need to be accountable. I love. I am not flawless. I need a bit of sex in my life. I need to constantly improve. I need to help others achieve their potential.
Ideas live, creators die
An idea is born but instead of metamorphosing into words and emerging as a story, it chooses to run inside the body until it finds an outlet. The idea comes out as a tear-drop that spreads and covers the body in a vicious grip until the creator dies. The idea lives for ever. ...
A book is so like me
I never read any of my books completely Actually cannot, as I read many At the same time or just open One from a page that catches my fancy! Look, don’t think I’m a flirtatious reader Whose attention hovers over many covers Truth is that love to uncover The truth in the books that I...
I did what my mind said. Review of ‘The Bottom Line’
If there is an Author’s Note at the start of any book, I recommend that it be read first. This always helps a reader to know how much to expect from the book… and any extra insight gained then comes as a rather pleasant surprise. Despite knowing this, I thought I’ll skip this note as...
