Here is a Ghazal by a noted contemporary Shayar, Ibrahim Ashq. It is taken from his book, Alaav – which I bought at a book fair at Rohtak during my stay in India. Enjoy! For those who can’t read Hindi, here is the romanized form: Teri judai ne is dil ko dardmand kiya Bichad ke…
I found this little something in my stack of musings. An old piece from my college days.. Last night while strolling through an alley I heard the north wind blowing right around me When all of a sudden I thought of you Was it the chill of the night Or just the silence in my…
I have been reading Dr. Rahi Masoom Raza’s Urdu Poetry these days. Was lucky to find a book of his at a book fare at Delhi while I was in India. He’s mostly thought of as a Novelist/scriptwriter (mostly renowned as the scrip-writer of the famous TV show Mahabharata) and few know now that he…
I am reading a book on the Himalayan Sages these days called The Himalayan Masters by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait. The book is a short overview on the tradition and teachings of the Himalayan Masters. In a chapter on Sage Dattatreya, the great master talks about his 24 Gurus to a king. Highly inspirational. Take a…
Since nothing much is happening with me right now other than job hunting, I thought of sharing a song Nikhil had recorded for a common friend, Gayatri about a year ago. I just found it in my recordings and liked it. May be I’ll record it some day. Very catchy number by the great Mohammad…
I am posting this article so that it reaches most number of people. It simply showcases the plight of few of the millions of other people to whom every day is a struggle for survival. Things many of us take for granted is a luxury to millions of other people. Be it a warm bed…
For those who do not know, Manasarovar is a lake known for its high spiritual values in both Hinduism and Buddhism, in Tibetan region of Himalayas. It lies at 14,940 feet above sea level and is the highest fresh water lake in the world. Manasarovar was supposedly created by the Hindu God, Brahma in his…
Today, December 27th is 211th Birth Anniversary of Mirza Ghalib, the legendary Urdu Poet. I don’t need to really say anything about him, for anyone who has ever delved into the tender world of Urdu Poetry knows about Mirza Sahab. After a long gap, I am posting one of my Nazms. I wrote this one…
I wish everyone a Christmas that will bestow divine blessings and peace. Here is a very informative excerpt as Swami Rama, the Himalayan Sage talks about Guidance and Practice of Yoga Meditation. Click on the play button to hear it in his voice. Here is the MP3 of the recording. Right click and then click…
Here is a Nazm by Javed Akhtar from his book, Tarkash. This is one of my favorites from the book. I think the message is about how everything you own so dearly and strive for fades away at the end. You came in the world empty-handed, and so shall you leave. Meanwhile, enjoy the Nazm…