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All religions, arts and sciences are branches of the same tree. All these aspirations are directed toward ennobling man's life, lifting it from the sphere of mere physical existence and leading the individual towards freedom.No one should negotiate their dreams. Dreams must be free to flee and fly high.

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    This blog contains poems written by me on different topics and with different essence everytime, along with photographs shot by me during various trips in India and UK containing macros, sceneries, urban and rural shots, I hope this blog will serve you with a range of variety and you will enjoy my work.

TURKEY...The land of Ottoman Empire

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बहुत मुश्किल है.....

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बहुत मुश्किल है मोहब्बत में.……
कभी जीना कभी मरना। ....
बड़ी शिददत से देखना तुझे ....
फ़िर एक आह भर लेना।

तेरा वो जान बूझ कर …
मुझे नज़रअंदाज़  कर  देना।
और मेरे दिल मैं सवालों के  …
कई सैलाब उमड़ना।

तेरा.. मेरे बारे मैं सोच कर ....
वक़्त ... ज़ाया नहीं करना
और मेरा... कोई भी लम्हा  …
तेरे बगैर.. ज़ाया नहीं होना।

वो तरस खा कर... कभी मेरी हालत पर …
तेरा अफ़सोस... कर लेना ।
वो हर बदलाव पर... तेरे  …।
मेरा... चुपके से रो लेना।

बिना दुशवारियों के..  वो तेरा
मुझसे बढ़ा लेना फासले  ....
मेरा... भुलाने  की कश्मकश में भी …
तुझ ही को याद कर लेना।

शब्-ए -फ़रहत  बिताना तेरा …
 किन्हीं और बाँहों में
और मेरा रात भर एकटक ...
खाली... दीवार को तकना

बड़ा मुश्किल है मोहब्बत में ...
कभी जीना कभी मरना।
वो तेरा बच के निकल लेना ....
मेरा बर्बाद हो जाना।



शब्-ए -फ़रहत - nights of pleasure




फिर से वक़्त ने करवट ली है … 
फिर मेरे दिल का हाल वही है …… 
मेरे हौसलों पे... तो मुझको यकीं हैं 
पर क्या खो गया है?.…ये किस की कमी है ?
क्या साथी कोई छूट गया है ?
अन्दर से कुछ टूट गया है। 


हुआ कोई यूँ बिन इजाज़त के दाखिल। ….  
जो मुमकिन नहीं था.….  वो कर गया हासिल 
हिजाक़त पे मेरी … परदे गिरा के …
खुली आँखों से मुझको …  सपने दिखा के 
कोई अरमानों को लूट गया है। 
अन्दर से कुछ टूट गया है। 


सफ़र कट रहा था तन्हाई मैं भी.… 
उस राही ने क्यूँ? …  मुझको आवाज़ दे दी। 
सूने पड़े दिल मैं मेरे  …. हलचल मचा के 
मेरे ज़हन मैं अपनी … यादें बसा के 
वो लगता है.… सब भूल गया है। 
अन्दर से कुछ टूट गया है। 


राह-ऐ-दहर पे.…  मैं बढ़ तो गया हूँ। 
कोई... मंजिल नहीं है, जहाँ को चला हूँ। 
मैंने दर्द-ऐ-ग़म से, भर के … वक़्त खाली
अपनी बेगानों में भी... जगह बना ली। 
पर अपना कोई रूठ गया है 
अन्दर से कुछ टूट गया है। 


ना मैंने शिकायत की ... रब से कोई 
पर सांसों में अब भी... क्यूँ बसता है वो ही?
काबू में कर के.... अपनी हसरतों को ...
मैंने हंसी... से.... सजाया, लबों को...
पर आँखों से सब फूट गया है ...
अन्दर से कुछ टूट गया है। 


हिजाक़त  - wisdom






ज़िन्दगी तुझसे कई उम्मीदें लगा बैठे हैं।
क्या कहें ख्वाहिशें क्या दिल में सजा बैठे हैं।


 ग़म से तोड़ दिए हमने.............. पुराने रिश्ते

बेपरवाह होके........... नए रिश्ते बना बैठे हैं।


शोर न समझो... मेरी सांसों के बदलते सरगम को

ये साज़ हम.............. बरसों से दबा बैठे हैं।


क्या मिला है किसी को.… साहिल पे खड़े होकर

हम तो लहरों पे....... नयी राहें बना बैठे हैं।


ये वक़्त भी देखना बाकी था..... ऐ हमदम

की अफसाना-ऐ-हस्ती का मेरी.... लोग किस्सा बना बैठे हैं।


लुत्फ़-ऐ-हयात तो... गर्दिश मैं ही समझ आता है

गुज़र जायेंगे हर मुश्किल से... ये शर्त लगा बैठे हैं।


ज़रा बहती हुई हवा का रुख पहचानो।

इसमें कुछ लोग... हर चीज़ गँवा बैठे हैं।


ज़िन्दगी चुरा ले गयी......  वक़्त मेरे हाथों से

अब आखिरी दाव ज़िन्दगी का.... लगा बैठे हैं।





SWARTHNEETI – Substance of Narcissism

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Raajneeti a very popular term in Indian context, being nurtured in Indian Blood from ages in to elite and the suppressed class, as a synonym of ' Patriotism' in early India, governed by moral values, principles and ethical conduct, with no particular organization or institute enforcing or regulating but self regulated and established by self discipline.
India a celebrated symbol of civilization is heading towards a global domination but diminishing altruism. With respect to contemporary India which emanates as an extreme malevolence is not derived or governed by Rajneeti(The Politics for National Welfare) but a more apt term to adduce would be Swarthneeti

India a a nation once known to be distinctly blessed and glorious, is under the spell of perilous curses yielded by its own soil. The ironic 180 degree turn in India's social, political and Economic outlook resulting from cultural chaos, religious prejudices and factors governed by premature globalization and misunderstood modernism are mere starters in a 3 course meal.

Menace of Social Lethal Weapons
It is purely reduced to Individual aspirations of democratic leaders elected by us. These so called public servants in the rush to chase power and associated immense wealth, don't hesitate stepping on dead bodies of social values, morality, and above all humanity . While the solution part is gloomy, we are sinking in a pool of problems which has emerged due to intentional negligence of governance and almost 'NO RULES to be FOLLOWED' society of many cold-blooded lethal weapons mistakenly called or assumed Humans.

These deadly weapons are walking loose in the society almost everywhere we live, walk, get educated or work. We are surrounded by them, ignorant about when we will become the target of their violence . They are fearless because they know that even if they do some barbarism to destroy the peace and harmony of Society, they will soon get social acceptance and will be forgiven, because we are peace loving people we
have no time from our busy schedules to waste on cleansing the society full of these sinister demons. The softness that we have acquired is actually getting hard on us.

The hypocritical Society
on the other hand the victims and their families are constantly victimized by our contemptible statements and constant surveillance on their move, some of us never leave an opportunity to pass hurting jibes and comment on their possible fault that could have invited the crime. I am specially talking about those self acclaimed
public personalities or religious gurus who are not even sensitive enough to refrain themselves to comment during such volatile situations, proving their irresponsibility and hypocrisy.

SWARTHNEETI - Influence and expansion
has acquired every sphere of our life be it personal or professional. 'We are not people of substance' as we used to be rather we are 'substance of narcissism'. The humanity that was endowed as a crucial ingredient in
us is vanishing.

The human values, the 'society First' 'serve the mankind' attitude are extinct. And the immediate hope 'The rule of LAW' is reduced to theory. So the only savior could possibly be a social and cultural revolution lead by youth and some genuine humanity seekers. But whatever bad or worst we have evolved into some basic rules can't be manipulated, i.e. 'Freedom exercised without discipline is menace' and 'Individual
benefits can never be enjoyed forever if society is suffering'.

The Happiness that we are chasing is good only when shared. This is high time to awaken the dead soul in our living body and be responsible and participate for a change, to give our upcoming generation a sense of pride and feeling of safety that every human in a civilized society deserves. We need this change not for others but for our own mankind. The first transformation should be initiated from within, It's on us to
decide who is important I, ME, MYSELF or US?.

And while making this decision we must not forget whatever goes around comes back, if you are ignoring because you are not affected or Victim of any such heinous crime, pray and be thankful that you are lucky enough it's just a matter of time, because when fire spreads no one is spared.



तेरी आँखों के चमकते मोती !
मुझे फिर एक बार डुबाने  चले हैं ...

क्या ये जानते नहीं मेरी हालत?
जो मुझे फिर से आज़माने चले हैं ..

बड़ी ही कशमकश में दिल है ...कैसे बहले ?
की वो हम पे दिल-ओ-जान लुटाने चले हैं। ...

ग़ज़ब ये इत्तेफाक़ है की तुझे याद भी आये हम ..तब
जब खुद को ... तेरी नज़रों से छुपाने चले हैं  ...

ये खुशबू जो तुम्हे अब बेक़रार करती है।
वो जूनून है .... जिसपे परवाने जले हैं ....

तू जिसकी जुस्तुजू  में .... बस कुछ ही पलों से है ..
हम उसे ... त़ाउम्र सम्हाले चले हैं ...

बड़ा हसीन शौक है ..मुहब्बत  मेरे हुज़ूर ...
कई सालों  से ... इस सफ़र पे ज़माने चले हैं ...

जो पहल कर ही दी है तुमने ... तो बस इतना समझ लो!
बड़े बर्बाद हुए हैं ...जो भी निभाने  चले हैं !

बहुत आजाब  है ...ग़म-ऐ-फुरक़त  से उबरना
कई मुददतों ...  से हम भी भुलाने चले हैं !

कल क्या होना है ...क्या नहीं होगा ?
वो क्या सोचेंगे ..जो खुद तक़दीर  बनाने चले हैं !





The Recent Abode to Wildrift...

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ज़िन्दगी  आखिर.... तेरी वजह क्या है ?
मेरी आरज़ू अगर तू है... तो  फिर तलब क्या है?
हर एक मोड़ पे... मकाम नया दीखता है !
हर मकाम पे लेकिन ... ये नया मोड़ क्या है ?

ना बीती है ना .. बची है जो

ये दास्तान अधूरी है जो ....
मेरी मंजूरी  तो नहीं है
पर ये मजबूरी क्या है ?

ज़िन्दगी हाथों से रेत की तरह ... क्यूँ फिसलती है?  

हर आहट पे ये तन्हाई ... क्यूँ और भी मचलती है ?
गर  सांसों से ही बंधा है ... जीने का सबब ...
तो इस दिल के ... धड़कने का ... भला मतलब क्या है?

मेरे तरसते ख्वाबों को भी समझाए कोई

क्या  मज़ा ...सजा हँस के काटने मैं है .. बताये कोई ?
मेरी आँखों को ..पहले से ही खबर थी .. मेरे सपनों की
खलल जो नींद मैं .. आया तो ...गलत क्या है?

जो उम्मीद पे ही कायम है ये जहां ...

तो मेरे कन्धों का बोझ भी ... तो उतारे कोई ..
तम्मानाये जब होती  हैं  टूटने के ही लिए
तो बेवजह झूठे दिलासे की ज़रुरत  क्या  है।

ज़िन्दगी आखिर तेरी वजह क्या है ?.

मेरी आरज़ू अगर तू है... तो  फिर तलब क्या है?

A Step towards Indian Renaissance

Posted by Priyanka Telang On 12:17 PM 3 comments


After a long silence and watching the dreadful game of politics constantly misusing Power against the common man, India is Awaken, we have a hope of Revolution which is a commencement of Indian Renaissance. This is the time to decide Now or Never.

Renaissance a term for rebirth evolved during European Revolution, a time when people started asking questions instead of believing what is told, an era of curiosity, awareness and  transformation; although a little different in Indian terms which is evolving dynamically in the field of science, economics and other aspects. INDIA a country which earned its freedom after years of slavery is now a Country possessing corrupt governance. Earlier it was fight of freedom from British Rule and now it is a fight of Freedom from Corrupt Rule. I am afraid to see the respect Indians have for India. Present Government System has corruption deployed in roots. Let us now at least be factual to our conscience.

We have known this problem since several decades, around us and nobody is left untouched from this traumatic experience. All of us might have put in their energies and whispered in close rooms, canteens, gatherings or small social events for few hours then forgotten until some new incident happens which affects someone around us. Major or Minor incidents/ Accidents occur but then they are just a day’s new on the News Paper. Nothing happens afterwards. A reaction of grief, subtle anger is exchanged. And then a final action of ignorance is definite by fooling ourselves telling 'It has always been like this, & can't help' also 'There is no law and order, everyone is corrupt'.  The fact is that we always look at the problem, emphasis it and add to it. What about the other half The SOLUTION? Have we ever approached  towards it? Might be because this sounds too complicated and unrealistic to FIX. Have we ever taken a resolution that  atleast 'I myself' will not let it happen or will not get involved in any act promoting corruption? Few of us might have but a large percentage of the mass is involved in promoting it some willingly few out of helplessness. 

There are always two ways to handle a problem , FIGHT or FLIGHT, we have always chosen the Later. Flight  to other countries with better prospects, flight to a peaceful white collar job, flight to find an easy way of living. Whenever we see the problem we just took off to a flight somewhere, we feel is safe for us. But not all of us could  be lucky in Flight due to any social, economic or personal reasons and they are exploited, ruined and destroyed in the arms of  power play.

Let's look at the first Part FIGHT, there is a story which all of us must have heard read during our childhood, depicting the power of a combined bundle of sticks which could not be wrecked, though the individual sticks could be easily broken. We might fail in our individual fights, but  we should not forget together we fought freedom & if then we would have ignored, we would have continued to be slaves in our own country and continued worshiping Suppression.

This is the time to stand UNITED against Corruption. This is the time to arise, when Anna Hazare a 75 year old man who could have ignored the problem, and could have rested like most of us is actually leading the path as a mentor a messiah to arouse, Unite and  Energize Indian Mass to come out and join the MISSION -  ' INDIA AGAINST CORRUPTION'.  The roar, the energy and the power of his personality his words can be easily depicted by the faces of the corrupt politicians who start sweating, condemning and discrediting his actions; by the awareness spread in Indians and the cause being talked widespread be it a social site, media, or gathering.  Everyone is taking interest in discussing him, whether as follower or as critic. There is no second opinion that none could discourage the cause despite the fact that few are not convinced with the approach.

It took lot of efforts on my part to come out of my comfort zone and go to jantar- Mantar although I am amongst those who aspire to be a revolutionary. I could imagine the notion common man would have participating in this. But once me and my friend reached we found the aura simply patriotic, while these days it can only be felt during cricket matches. This was a truly astonishing site where countrymen have gathered from distant places just to be with Anna. You are bound to feel Indian if you have forgotten or neglected it, as you see many small groups roaring SLOGANS, singing patriotic songs or just waving the tricolor flag, the  Freedom fight is in the air.

While most of the people took me as a media person with a LARGE DSLR in hand, I took advantage and clicked few shots interviewed some policemen to know their  view , I could see the power the enigma in the air full of tricolor, I M ANNA caps, and patriotism. The volume  and diversity of the crowd gathered to support him be it educated youth, adults, old or children and above all Anna team facilitating & managing such huge mob day and night in terrible weather conditions deserves admiration  not admonition by its own country .

I sincerely request those who are watching television, discussing and criticizing the efforts declaring them useless or even those who gave distant support by just agreeing, please visit the site once where people who dream of a corruption free India have assembled . If not inspired, you are certainly going to admire the attempt of your fellowmen who have ignored the luxuries for the sake of REVOLUTION to bring change. I felt proud to be witnessing the place it was not less than a gathering for freedom struggle with Anna Leading.

 As I headed towards Rajiv Chowk holding high the National flag, during my return. I was stopped by an old  man Shouting 'O beti',  though this time I never had camera in my hand to be misinterpreted as a media person. He starting talking about our bravery, shouting at the top of his voice which also pulled some gathering, Beti! you are revolutionary youth and will certainly bring change, the fire in his eyes was no less than any young Indian blood boiling in anger with corruption. He praised motivated and supported us for being a part of it, and angrily condemned government for spending millions for KASAB treating him as VVIP for spreading terror and neglecting SARABJEET SINGH who is behind the bars from last 22 years the offense being ' SERVING THE COUNTRY'  joining army. Truly we are helpless we are watching this inhuman treatment faced by each and every Indian who is innocent, honest and patriotic. 

The new verdict is IDEALS ARE HISTORY AND TRUTH IS A MYSTERY which is hidden distorted and burnt in hands of the so called democratic rulers.

History has witnessed that there were always 100 Kauravs against 5 Pandavas, A whole Rakshas army against the only RAM. As we always learn from our past we can't ignore the fact that success has always been thorny for the righteous. But one has to stand tough and challenge the evil. As RAM built his army from scratch. We have to be a part of the Anna Army, all of us must join for a nation we our ancestors dreamt of.
The time is to break the boundaries of Luxury and comfort, the time is to repair or reset the system, the time is to think for the society not just individual goals. The time is to be a country rather than just distracted crowd. The time is to rebel against corruption. The time is for a 'Renaissance'....


PORTUGAL

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