It was 'their' mourning. Everyone was sad from outside yet undisrupted internally.
Amidst the confused actions, one innocent mind asked, "How could society die?" They replied, "Because, they couldn't change."
Monday, January 16, 2017
Sunday, December 11, 2016
The Fountainhead - the path to enlightenment
Read "THE FOUNTAINHEAD" by "AYN RAND" and it will definitely lead to your edification. It is a masterpiece, integrating theme and plot.
Individualism against the collectivism , creator against the herd. Architect who loves to build, wishes to have clients in order to build rather than to have buildings in order to have clients; beautiful lady, the most desired one in love with the forbidden. Egoistic who is the kindest. A successful young architect at the top of his field, not there because he was the best but because he was replaceable, knows the pain. The politics of the press, the desire to have power in contrast with the pure desire, only to do the work in own terms. Unwrapping of the real meaning of 'actual selfishlessness' and 'being selfish', which one is harmful for the world in true sense.
I read The Fountainhead in my mid semester vacations.When my aunt first passed this book to me, i wondered what the title means and was hesitant to read when looked at its size. Eventually, I read it. Every discription, every small word on every page made me wonder what I was doing in my life, till now. Achieving laurels that never were ecstatic to me.
The nature of Roark makes you think 'what is he up to?', But as you read further, you realize what a personality. Each character has its own essence, and most carry two faces, just like the ones found in real world.
Reading this book is like climbing the vattamalai murugan temple. Initially you think you would not be able to reach the top, but later, ardent desire and will invokes to reach the destiny. Similarly, initially you think why i peek in the life of architects but soon you wish to read further, because its not just about them but about you, me and every one surrounding us & if you make it – WHAT A BEAUTY!!
Rand has the unmatched ability to weave the words into beautiful panorama; her characters and their surroundings come alive on the pages. It's like you were present abode along with the characters, you were part of the story.
Howard Roark is one character, you wish to see at least one of the kind, in the real life, you wish to be like him, he makes you rethink, take a pause, reflect upon your conscious and redesign your own persona.
But are Howard Roark real? Of course not. But do you wish to be like him? At least, i wish so.
I always used to thought that leaders were first handers, but now i believe that surely they are the second handers. My hatred for the egoist turned to love, when i realized, who is egoist in true sense.
You don't wish to leave the book, it holds you, binds you to the story, to the characters. I felt pity for Peter Keating, he was like any other man, craving to be the best in other's eye, craving for fame, money, success to flaunt to others, though not bad at heart.
The one character i loathed was that of Elsworth Tohey, he was a mystery to me till the end, i wanted to know him, and when i knew him, i wished i never encounter someone like him, though its sad that there are many Mr Tohey out in the world, masked in the face of a friend.
This is the best gift, as what is better than gifting a new life to your friend.
A must read. A splendid read.
Individualism against the collectivism , creator against the herd. Architect who loves to build, wishes to have clients in order to build rather than to have buildings in order to have clients; beautiful lady, the most desired one in love with the forbidden. Egoistic who is the kindest. A successful young architect at the top of his field, not there because he was the best but because he was replaceable, knows the pain. The politics of the press, the desire to have power in contrast with the pure desire, only to do the work in own terms. Unwrapping of the real meaning of 'actual selfishlessness' and 'being selfish', which one is harmful for the world in true sense.
The nature of Roark makes you think 'what is he up to?', But as you read further, you realize what a personality. Each character has its own essence, and most carry two faces, just like the ones found in real world.
Reading this book is like climbing the vattamalai murugan temple. Initially you think you would not be able to reach the top, but later, ardent desire and will invokes to reach the destiny. Similarly, initially you think why i peek in the life of architects but soon you wish to read further, because its not just about them but about you, me and every one surrounding us & if you make it – WHAT A BEAUTY!!
Rand has the unmatched ability to weave the words into beautiful panorama; her characters and their surroundings come alive on the pages. It's like you were present abode along with the characters, you were part of the story.
Howard Roark is one character, you wish to see at least one of the kind, in the real life, you wish to be like him, he makes you rethink, take a pause, reflect upon your conscious and redesign your own persona.
But are Howard Roark real? Of course not. But do you wish to be like him? At least, i wish so.
I always used to thought that leaders were first handers, but now i believe that surely they are the second handers. My hatred for the egoist turned to love, when i realized, who is egoist in true sense.
You don't wish to leave the book, it holds you, binds you to the story, to the characters. I felt pity for Peter Keating, he was like any other man, craving to be the best in other's eye, craving for fame, money, success to flaunt to others, though not bad at heart.
The one character i loathed was that of Elsworth Tohey, he was a mystery to me till the end, i wanted to know him, and when i knew him, i wished i never encounter someone like him, though its sad that there are many Mr Tohey out in the world, masked in the face of a friend.
The book changes your vision towards the life, obviously in a better way.
This is the best gift, as what is better than gifting a new life to your friend.
A must read. A splendid read.
Friday, November 4, 2016
Broken ends
Sometimes its just about two mates
But sometimes its just, being desolate
Sometimes its the 'forever sworn'
And yet I'm forlorn.
Because some vows never meant
or were just knitted in my head.
Whatsoever be the case, am left with broken promises
Which are causing my nemesis
Who should I blame for this?
No one, I guess.
As what the other would have done
For them, they never messed.
Hence, there's no ire.
Simply woe and mire
And trust that's gone
Faith which will never reborn
It all got shattered by my best
And now my tears can't rest
As, its only the closest
Who can cause such a distress.
How shall I now trust again?
How shall I dare to love beyond self-gain?
With trepidation inflicted now within me.
Would I be able to end this pessimistic spree?
God bestow me with immense strength
to discover my Zen
And also sprinkle fortuity
To find love which is spurious free.
Now with hope in mind
I would look for my dime
But, with crushed heart
I might fear to even start.
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
What do i want ?
Transcending from 10th to 11th; from junior high school to senior high school; leaping from school to college; graduation to post graduation, each of this marks the transitional phase of our life where the dilemmatic situation caused by tremendous yet restricted options, narrowed down by society's eyes and labels , entraps us from within. Deciding 'what one really wants'.Though, some are not blessed with this privilege of opting for self . But, those who are blessed with this overemphasized yet mostly pushed power of making the decision, not always have a similar view.
The time when one encounter that statement "Do what you feel like", everything seems to blur, heart pounds, mind keeps on wandering; jumping from one option to another; thinking about words and their deeply profound meanings; concepts like PASSION, DESIRE, DREAM.
However the confusion does not resolve so easily for everyone. Those who really make through the decisive process with the condition of their decision confiding with that of 'other important people' are hailed with applauses, for rest; its not so rosy. "World can't understand them", whines the heart of the confused beings. Perhaps, it's even true, because no one else could possibly imagine how someone could just not know what they want in life. "Just how and why can't they?", question many.
The time when one encounter that statement "Do what you feel like", everything seems to blur, heart pounds, mind keeps on wandering; jumping from one option to another; thinking about words and their deeply profound meanings; concepts like PASSION, DESIRE, DREAM.
However the confusion does not resolve so easily for everyone. Those who really make through the decisive process with the condition of their decision confiding with that of 'other important people' are hailed with applauses, for rest; its not so rosy. "World can't understand them", whines the heart of the confused beings. Perhaps, it's even true, because no one else could possibly imagine how someone could just not know what they want in life. "Just how and why can't they?", question many.
The people around deem the decision to be so simple; they might even think that the person is a fool, a big kind of loser; to not know the desires.
But, is it so? Does the confusion persists due to the unconscious of desires or is it something else? Let's try to unravel the reasoning of the other side, the one in which i sailed; not that long ago.
1. FROM NO DECISION-MAKING POWER TO BIGGEST DECISION-MAKING STEP:
"Gappu, you would wear this today.""Rani, you will opt for Science." "Maths is more important than novels, you would ruin your life in such a way, we know exactly what is right for you."
These sentences are not just words, they apprise the narrative of a typical Indian household. Since the birth of the child; even before that, parents concoct the life of their beloved young ones. Every single decision is governed or completely executed by them until, suddenly they decide to give you the privilege of opting for what you really want. Or probably just want you to pretend to decide what's already been decided. In such situations, knowing what you dreamt for can be tricky, after all you might have not just dreamt to fullest yet, out of fear; curtailment or what; 'the one' knows better.
After so many years of training of following the stated , deciding on your own, without an aid could be exacting as its new and hence making a decision becomes cumbersome.
However, not every house says the same story and hence for those supporting cool parents' wards, like me, comes the second reason - fear of fallout.
2. FEARING FALLOUT :
Doing something for self, can be scary because if you fail, there's no one to put blame on, but you. "Who shall be responsible if it goes wrong?"; fearing the consequences for what you decided for self could be hence gritty because this time the finger could not be pointed on anyone else. But, why fear so much? What's there to dread? Everything has some consequences; good or bad; they all teaches us, makes us learn something that will hold significance in life. Some repercussions might be terrible, but not more than the toiling caused ;within the mind and soul; by the notion of not trying it once, not giving it a shot. Isn't the risk better than living in the doubtful pool of questions; "What if, i could do it? What if, i succeeded?" Yes, you might fail, anyone could, though an attempt is necessary to find that. After all its always 50% chance for both the success and the failure, whichever be the situation. Why to give exclusive weight-age to one; so what if they say success rate for entrepreneurship or modeling or any other occupation is just 1%; who could ever guarantee that you would not be in that 1% and would be in the rest 99%. So, take risks, do as you desire , dream, take decisions. Even if one failed, it would have taught you the 'ways it won't work to succeed'.
Thomas Edison said,
"“I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work” ; “Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration.”
3. OR WAIT? YOU'RE JUST TEN :P
Just dream and enjoy, golden period of childhood still exists for you.
1. FROM NO DECISION-MAKING POWER TO BIGGEST DECISION-MAKING STEP:
"Gappu, you would wear this today.""Rani, you will opt for Science." "Maths is more important than novels, you would ruin your life in such a way, we know exactly what is right for you."
These sentences are not just words, they apprise the narrative of a typical Indian household. Since the birth of the child; even before that, parents concoct the life of their beloved young ones. Every single decision is governed or completely executed by them until, suddenly they decide to give you the privilege of opting for what you really want. Or probably just want you to pretend to decide what's already been decided. In such situations, knowing what you dreamt for can be tricky, after all you might have not just dreamt to fullest yet, out of fear; curtailment or what; 'the one' knows better.
After so many years of training of following the stated , deciding on your own, without an aid could be exacting as its new and hence making a decision becomes cumbersome.
However, not every house says the same story and hence for those supporting cool parents' wards, like me, comes the second reason - fear of fallout.
2. FEARING FALLOUT :
Doing something for self, can be scary because if you fail, there's no one to put blame on, but you. "Who shall be responsible if it goes wrong?"; fearing the consequences for what you decided for self could be hence gritty because this time the finger could not be pointed on anyone else. But, why fear so much? What's there to dread? Everything has some consequences; good or bad; they all teaches us, makes us learn something that will hold significance in life. Some repercussions might be terrible, but not more than the toiling caused ;within the mind and soul; by the notion of not trying it once, not giving it a shot. Isn't the risk better than living in the doubtful pool of questions; "What if, i could do it? What if, i succeeded?" Yes, you might fail, anyone could, though an attempt is necessary to find that. After all its always 50% chance for both the success and the failure, whichever be the situation. Why to give exclusive weight-age to one; so what if they say success rate for entrepreneurship or modeling or any other occupation is just 1%; who could ever guarantee that you would not be in that 1% and would be in the rest 99%. So, take risks, do as you desire , dream, take decisions. Even if one failed, it would have taught you the 'ways it won't work to succeed'.
Thomas Edison said,
"“I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work” ; “Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration.”
3. OR WAIT? YOU'RE JUST TEN :P
Just dream and enjoy, golden period of childhood still exists for you.
Saturday, August 13, 2016
Who stops us from triumphing?
Do you know who our greatest enemy is? The one who stops us from gaining the success. Wouldn't you like to meet that person?
Killing the cause would make the life so much better, " all sorted" at once. Yes, 'kill'; that's what I meant; a cold- blooded murder like depicted in the prints of epic thrillers. After all, a murder under self-defense is not a crime or that's what my minute understanding regarding law informs me.
So bring it on and lets find who really stops us from gaining the full potential. Being "self-actualised" ; as would have Maslow said.
So I would first give some hints about the culprit. (You are smart enough unlike me and perhaps already know the answer.)
1. That person scares you. Tells you that you can't achieve your dreams or worse; "stop dreaming".
2. You are always a loser for him/her. (Respecting both the genders :P)
Umm! Relatives can be an option. Isn't it? Or you are sure that's the answer. Let's go through more hints.
3. The person holds you from taking any action.
4. And also the devious is responsible for the humanly procrastination.
Wait, do my relatives control weather I procrastinate or chose to be proactive? I doubt that. Then who does?
After thinking for a long while one might realise that the menace is self. The self doubt.
Imagine if you would have lucid thoughts about self then who would have been more stronger than you in your life to decide what you are capable for and what not?
Believing in self. Being confident to trust that if you try something with your heart and soul then you could be unstoppable.
Idea of failure could perturb you or me or anyone who is at least an earthling. But remember inactions are the biggest regrets of life and not wrong actions.
As Michael Jordan said;
"I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying."
So why should anyone? Keep trying.
But, first kill thr monster; your enemy; I.e. yourself; self doubts.
Thursday, June 23, 2016
Friendly cup of coffee
In the crowd of many,some are selected,
but only the special ones you see.
Those who are tested over time and crisis...
like the beans which are dried to check for the genuineness
as only authenticity
will make through super speciality.
The thoughtful and meticulous process of selection and preparation does not drain into vain,
as only these tested friendly beans brew the perfect cup, which some only gain.
Because it's the exemplary cup of coffee
that involves main ingredient as ally.
but only the special ones you see.
Those who are tested over time and crisis...
like the beans which are dried to check for the genuineness
as only authenticity
will make through super speciality.
The thoughtful and meticulous process of selection and preparation does not drain into vain,
as only these tested friendly beans brew the perfect cup, which some only gain.
Because it's the exemplary cup of coffee
that involves main ingredient as ally.
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Splatter of color
One just need a splatter of color to beautify one's life, they may even be black or white (they r also colors i believe, at least that's what my primary school taught me ;) ) ,may be chosen by self or gifted from life, everything set it to be beautiful, one just need to see through a different lens.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
A selfie - too costly
In the world where "self-obsession" is the coolest penchant, selfie has been promoted from just being 'an image of one taken by oneself' to 'an image which defines one's life'.
Selfie is a great way of expressing 'self-love' until it takes your life or job. Yes! you read it right. The noisome trend became too costly that it charged a life and a job.
In an attempt of getting a perfectly mindless selfie in front of a running train in Mathura, three college-goers lost their lives. In August 2014, a 21 year old accidentally shot himself in the head while posing for a selfie with a loaded gun in Mexico City. In the same month, a woman went into coma after being bitten by cobra as she posed for a selfie with the snake.
Selfies recently became pricely not only for the clickers but also for some unfortunates. In May 2014, a pilot crashed while taking selfies in the cockpit. In April 2014, a women died in a head-on collision on a US highway seconds after she posted selfies on Facebook.
Apart from the above mentioned futile selfie attempts, recently, a Russian paramedic who took selfies in front of dying emergency patients was fired.
The addiction have gone crazy and viral. Creepy acts of clicking selfie with loved ones' dead body or just clicking to update one's toilet or honeymoon schedule is insane.
One of my friend, lately was struck in traffic caused by a driver clicking selfies to post on the Facebook.
One may laugh at the stupidity but its something serious. A selfie has turned into a disease. Being too obsessed is not a healthy attitude and one must know where to set the limit.
( reference: ht city, new delhi, march 17, 2015, pg 1)
Selfie is a great way of expressing 'self-love' until it takes your life or job. Yes! you read it right. The noisome trend became too costly that it charged a life and a job.
In an attempt of getting a perfectly mindless selfie in front of a running train in Mathura, three college-goers lost their lives. In August 2014, a 21 year old accidentally shot himself in the head while posing for a selfie with a loaded gun in Mexico City. In the same month, a woman went into coma after being bitten by cobra as she posed for a selfie with the snake.
Selfies recently became pricely not only for the clickers but also for some unfortunates. In May 2014, a pilot crashed while taking selfies in the cockpit. In April 2014, a women died in a head-on collision on a US highway seconds after she posted selfies on Facebook.
Apart from the above mentioned futile selfie attempts, recently, a Russian paramedic who took selfies in front of dying emergency patients was fired.
The addiction have gone crazy and viral. Creepy acts of clicking selfie with loved ones' dead body or just clicking to update one's toilet or honeymoon schedule is insane.
One of my friend, lately was struck in traffic caused by a driver clicking selfies to post on the Facebook.
One may laugh at the stupidity but its something serious. A selfie has turned into a disease. Being too obsessed is not a healthy attitude and one must know where to set the limit.
( reference: ht city, new delhi, march 17, 2015, pg 1)
Saturday, January 17, 2015
Conspicuous consumption
Shopping spree
gluttony for brands trickling
seeping down the blood stream
augmenting the conspicuous devouring
Designer logo, signature good
just to hoodwink the Halo Effect.
Yearning for the conform look
to 'fit in' the nifty sect
Squandering on gratuitous consumption
or emulating the fad
lacking gumption
differing tad
Fearing to be stereotyped
conscious in choosing the 'packaging'.
in battling "self-concept" and "abidance"
losing their individuality.
by vartika puri
gluttony for brands trickling
seeping down the blood stream
augmenting the conspicuous devouring
Designer logo, signature good
just to hoodwink the Halo Effect.
Yearning for the conform look
to 'fit in' the nifty sect
Squandering on gratuitous consumption
or emulating the fad
lacking gumption
differing tad
Fearing to be stereotyped
conscious in choosing the 'packaging'.
in battling "self-concept" and "abidance"
losing their individuality.
by vartika puri
Reflect
Take a break! Pause. Reflect. Consider. Because, else one day you will realize while aiming the moon you even lost the stars.
- by vartika puri
- by vartika puri
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Change
Change is the rule of life, its an evolutionary fuel; society, people, thoughts, beliefs change with time;
all are transient. But, always remember, change only for good.
all are transient. But, always remember, change only for good.
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