Son and daughter

"A son is a son till he marries
a daughter is a daughter for life"
son lives in the present and forgets the past
a daughter lives both her present and past
while son goes distant
the daughter is ever close to their heart
Parents feel relieved when they marry off their daughter
however their problems multiply when they bring in a daughter in law
a daughter becomes a daughter in law in her new house
while son doesn't even feel like a son in his own house
his wife wants him to be a man
and the parents want their son back!

Keep flowing

When we feel we're at the top of the world
there's a risk we may fall and hurt ourselves
when we're tired and exhausted
we may be given heavier responsibility
when we want to rest and introspect
we don't find a moment to ourselves
things normally don't go the way we expect
and there is no inner space separate from ourselves
so one has to be at peace with whatever life has to offer
and keep flowing like water which always finds a way!

Parents and children

Like prince and princess
live the children
in their parents house
and when parents are old
and children married
they set up their own home
where parents visit
but as guests
and if they stay longer
they're not welcome
parents know it
but they still love them
as their own children
while they themselves
become strangers

to their own children!

Guru and seeker

A guru shows the way and leaves
not waiting to see the impact they leave
going from place to place to spread their message
no disciples but some private space they need

Another guru is accompanied by disciples
who do their bidding
and keep a distance between
the guru and the public

And some gurus stay at a place
public visits to seek their blessings
in the belief that the guru will fulfill all their wishes
without them having to do anything

Wishes are fulfilled
or wishes are belied
for the benefit of soul
and welfare of humankind

gurus can only show the way
rest is to be done
by the seekers themselves
and there is no shorter way

fruits are not
in the hands of anyone
neither of the guru
nor the seeker

both have to do their duty
guru as an enlightened facilitator
and seekers for dispelling their darkness
everyone for their own salvation.

Irony of life

Death unites life divides
isn't this the irony of life?
when life survives there is joy
when death overpowers hearts grieve
both have deep meaning
which is lost when life is lived in usual way
Life becomes difficult and death a bigger pain!

Another star

There is another star in the sky
this night
the day is less bright
and the sky brighter
this night
the light has gone out of this world
and now lights the night sky!

Pen and words

Words cut deep
pen goes deeper
to dissect each tendon
and to touch every nerve
but it needs words
to stitch every cut
or leave it as such!

Peace

Peace of mind is important
no cost is enough to obtain it
all we have is of no use
when there is no peace to enjoy them

peace is invaluable in life
for in any case one will find peace
when there is no life
but that is dead peace!

Mistakes

To repeat the same mistakes
that is stagnation
when we commit new ones
we tread a new path
and when we commit no mistakes
either we are not trying or not trying too hard!

High goals

One would like to have an ideal
to which one aspires but falls short.
We are all humans with our faults
yet we set for ourselves high goals
We would like to see us there
and that keeps us moving
That we fall short that's not the problem
what matters is how hard we work to close the gap.

So we become

When in company of children
we become children

when among trees and birds
we come close to nature

as we choose our company
so we become

and when there is no choice
let us try to be our own self

like lotus surrounded with mud
yet being in its very nature it blooms at its best!

Full circle

A child brings out the child in us
as we play with them
it reminds us of our own childhood

When we grow up and stand on our feet
our parents yet see a child in us
and it takes them back to their own childhood

The childhood is that part of life
which is most pure and innocent
but we long all our life to scale new heights

When we are tired and exhausted with life
we look at children with renewed interest and new eyes
and become like them in our older life.

Moderation

Discipline and moderation
can go side by side
nothing wrong to indulge
once a while
natural food and natural remedy
they work wonders
but medical interventions may become necessary
at times
both have their place
one given by nature for free
and the other chemically made
which may injure as well as heal
but if there were a choice
let the nature work to heal!

Time heals

Time heals
by and by
nothing lasts
all is temporary
but let the time heal
it can also administer bitter medicine
Pray all is well with everyone
joy and pain both are blessings
All is fine with His grace
as He wills and not as we will!

Life and death

Death unites life divides
isn't this the irony of life
who fight among themselves they come together
when life and death come face to face
when life survives there is joy
when death overpowers hearts grieve
life and death both have deep meaning
which is lost when life is lived in usual way
Life becomes difficult and death a bigger pain!

Love without fear

It saddens us when we see our loved ones leaving us
when we are close to someone
we are fearful lest we lose them.
And when love is such
it continues to love
some may come
some may leave
but there is no fear
it blesses everyone!
Nothing is going to last
but such love fills the void
and envelopes whatsoever
springs up to fill up that void!

Saintly presence

To stretch and amplify
the awareness within
to reach out and touch every other being
Saints practice it diligently
their presence has a far and wide reach
and it brings peace within!

Natural intelligence

Nature works by chance
but by an intelligent selection
from millions of available options
with an instinct towards self preservation
and healthy proliferation
To draw from this nature
through awareness and meditation
is like bringing to the surface the natural intelligence
with which everyone is endowed
in equal measure!

Simple life

They live a simple life
talk to people
make friends
when one is worked up
they let them speak
and when it's their turn to raise hell
others hear them silently
Everyone shares what they do and feel
there is nothing to hide
and everything is taken in their stride
They smile and laugh much
even centurions don't look frail
that is the secret
why they live a healthy and long life!

Assurance

Night has fallen
day shall soon be over
but nothing appears to have been done
besides the responsibility
that needs to be borne
Have patience, if one is doing
what is expected of them
that time is usefully spent
It leaves memories that soothe one's nerves
when they look back to see
what good have they done!

How you feel

Either you trust someone or you don't
it can't be in between
trust begets trust
or you know who can't be trusted
but if you say you trust
and then cross check
that's suspicion no trust!

Every one needs some private space
partners and spouses included
why load your insecurities on others
unmindful of the misery they cause to them

Learn to be patient
and believe others at times
that way you can be at peace
and others will be more understanding
of how you feel!

It's so

Some relations just don' t work
however much effort you put into them
may be that's the way it was meant to be
to make us understand life more meaningfully
To live life is to understand it
and not to live it mechanically!

A little indulgence

Eat right
sleep well
walk often
smile most of the time
But to be right all the time
is stressful and that's not right
A little indulgence relieves stress
so it may be all right!

Middle road

Who were sticklers for rules and righteousness they are gone
the older woman eats what she likes
smokes and drinks
yet she is healthy and fit
it's in the genes
luck or chance
but to walk the middle road
it may not be right
yet it may be good for life!

To find time

Let each moment be productive
why waste time or while it away
Every work is important
otherwise one could do without that
Do away with everything
that doesn't matter
and one will find time
to do what matters
Struggling to keep pace with
vanity and pride
one finds no time
to do anything worthwhile!