Found this very sweet Marathi song sung by Shankar Mahadevan:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qB1Uq9LkUIc
The lyrics are very meaningful & very Maharashtrian, and the music is very fresh & cute! One of the few good marathi songs composed in the recent years! The movie is also very different & soulful, good direction, soulful acting & good music. Looks like Marathi film industry is back on its track, with movies like this one (Agabai Arrecchya), Shwaas, Dombivli Fast, etc making waves. Hope we see more & more such good marathi movies in future!
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Sunday, April 01, 2007
linux links
Good sites for those wanting to venture into the linux world:
Linux online support:
http://www.linux.org/docs/freesupport.html
Advanced linux programming:
http://www.advancedlinuxprogramming.com/resources.html
Resources for kernel programming:
http://www.linuxhq.com/lkprogram.html
Another good collection of linux links:
http://www.cbel.com/linux_programming/
Linux online support:
http://www.linux.org/docs/freesupport.html
Advanced linux programming:
http://www.advancedlinuxprogramming.com/resources.html
Resources for kernel programming:
http://www.linuxhq.com/lkprogram.html
Another good collection of linux links:
http://www.cbel.com/linux_programming/
Friday, March 30, 2007
Places to visit (wish list) in Dallas.
Okay so it has been a little over 3 months for me in Dallas. I had heard little about Dallas/Texas before I came here, except ofcourse in school geography when we learnt Prairie grasslands! I come from Pune, a city in Maharashtra India, surrounded by big & small mountains of the famous Sahyadri ranges and through which the once-beautiful twin-rivers called Mula-Mutha flow. Basically I am a nature person, and get attracted by jungles & mountains! I had been to Calif before & had already seen the nature & America's wild in its best form. So I was pretty excited for getting to stay in a completely different part of the US. The first glimpse of Dallas was however rather depressing, when I looked down from the plane before landing. It is a plain landscape! No hills, nothing!
Well, my dear hubby did his best to change my view about Dallas & he quite succeeded also! In my short stay of 3 months here, he eagerly showed me the best places around Dallas. I was pleasantly surprised to see how man can bring such a drastic change to turn a rather plain & arid terrain into a highly landscaped & green habitat! Man-made lakes of various sizes & shapes abound the city. These lakes are jogger's paradise with the numerous trails that go around them. Besides these, there are numerous other attractions in this city, some of which I could visit in my short time span here. Rest of them compete with each other for the top 10 items of my wishlist! I gather a few of them in the pages below (courtesy: Yahoo travels and few other such sites):
1) Dallas World Aquarium & Zoological Gardens:
1801 N Griffin St
Dallas, TX 75202-1503
+1 214 720 2224
daryl@dwazoo.com
Open Hours
10a-5p daily
http://www.dwazoo.com
A South American rainforest filled with unique plants and animals such as monkeys, colorful toucans, crocodiles, manatees and otters. The aquarium portion features 85,000-gallons of saltwater with marine life from around the world. Rare sea dragons, giant clams and endangered sea turtles are but a few of the intriguing animals on display. An outdoor lagoon-like exhibit features Black-footed penguins.
2) Dallas Asboretum:
8525 Garland Road
Dallas, TX 75218-4335
+1 214 515 6500
Open Hours
9a-5p M-Su, Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day
http://www.dallasarboretum.org/
Off the shores of White Rock Lake lies the garden of a lifetime. Sure to make anyone green with envy, the 66 acres of lush, perfectly manicured landscapes hold a treasure trove of trees, bushes and flowers. Quaint and quiet walkways meander throughout the grounds, with countless coves. Also located on the grounds is the DeGolyer House, a 1940s-style Spanish mansion. Tours of the house and its sculpture garden are offered. The Johnson Color Gardens, the Woman's Garden and the Lay Ornamental Garden with water walls are exquisite features of the picturesque grounds.
3) White Rock Lake:
8300 Garland Road
Dallas, TX 75218-4332
+1 214 670 4100
Open Hours
6am-midnight daily
White Rock Lake has 9-plus miles of waterfront trails—the complete loop around the lake takes about three hours. Also offered are fishing, sailing and horseback riding. Those who enjoy bird watching will find that the lake attracts a wide variety of birds
4) Reunion Tower:
300 Reunion Boulevard E.
Dallas, TX 75207-4409
+1 214 651 1234
Open Hours
10a-midnight F, 9a-midnight Sa, 10a-10p Su-Th
This Dallas landmark has graced the downtown skyline for 21 years. Three levels of activity top the 50-story structure, which are encircled in a dome of lights. The triangle formations of the structural cylinders encase the elevators that carry passengers to the top levels in 68 seconds. For the more actively inclined, an 837-step stairwell is located in the middle of the tower. Over 200 lights add shimmer to the geodesic dome, which can be programmed to form an infinite number of patterns. Some of the more famous include "The Electric Moon," "Texas Raindrops" and "Dallas Disco Fever." The tower opened in 1978, just two years after construction began and only five years after its conception. The Lookout is the lowest of the upper levels and provides both an indoor and outdoor observation area. Visitors can view many points of interest throughout the Dallas area from 360-degrees.
5) Cedar Ridge Preserve:
7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy
Dallas, TX 75249-1159
+1 972 293 5150
Open Hours
Tu-Su sunrise-sunset
http://www.audubondallas.org/
The beauty of Texas' nature can be experienced first-hand with a hike through this 630-acre preserve. With guided and self-guided tours available along the ten miles of wooded trails, outdoor enthusiasts can wander up to the Escarpment Nature Preserve, the highest point in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Along the way you can view ponds, wildflowers and a butterfly garden before arriving at vistas and an observation tower. The trails vary in difficulty. All are natural terrain paved with rock, mulch or dirt. They are designed for foot traffic only, and bikes or roller blades are not allowed. Hikes can last anywhere from 15 minutes to three hours, depending upon selected trail. A snack bar, gift shop and amphitheater are also scattered on the preserve grounds.
6)Southern Methodist University:
6425 Boaz Lane
Dallas, TX 75275-0001
+1 214 768 2000
http://www.smu.edu/
This private, four-year, liberal arts university has an enrollment of just over 9,000 students. People from more than 80 countries and all 50 states come to study on this campus. Though named after the Methodist denomination, students from every religious background are welcome. SMU has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top 100 national universities. And plus its a beautiful campus, good place to take a walk & relax!
7) Boulder Park:
3200 West Redbird Lane
Dallas, TX 75237-2207
+1 214 670 4100
Open Hours
Daily during daylight hours
Maintained by the Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association, this park is conveniently located near I-20 and Highway 67. Hosting approximately 6 miles of bike trails, Boulder Park offers the perfect ride for everyone. There are sections for beginners and others for advanced riders. Most of the trails have been created for bike use, but there is a soft-surface hiking trail for nature lovers. Here you'll find open sections, wooded areas, rocks and water.
8) Old City Park:
1717 Gano Street
Dallas, TX 75215-1211
+1 214 421 5141 (Dallas Heritage Village)
mguthrie@dallasheritagevillage.org
Open Hours
Vary
http://www.oldcitypark.org
The city's oldest park is full of lush and landscaped gardens and a recreated Victorian age town. Nestled near downtown, the 13 acres of sprawling green are accentuated with Victorian-era homes and stores. Inside each of these buildings, visitors will find volunteers demonstrating weaving, cooking, black smithing and other historic crafts of the era.
9) Dallas Arts District:
Northeast corner of Downtown Dallas
Dallas, TX 75201
+1 214 953 1977
info@artsdistrict.org
Open Hours
Office hours: 9a-5p M-F
http://www.artsdistrict.org/
One of the largest urban cultural districts nationwide, the Dallas Arts District is home to numerous performing and visual arts venues. Visitors will marvel at unique masterpieces on display in the district's museums and galleries. World-class culture abounds with ongoing art, music, drama and dance performances.
10) Fair Park Coliseum:
1300 Robert B Cullum Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75210-2364
+1 214 670 8400
This beautiful park is situated two miles east of downtown Dallas. It boasts of nine museums and six performance facilities, such as the Music Hall, Smirnoff Music Center, Band Shell, and the Cotton Bowl Stadium. With the largest collection of 1930s Art Deco style architecture, this National Historic Landmark is open to public and corporate events.
Other online resources about Dallas attractions:
Info about off-beat and little known lakes around dallas :
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/North_America/United_States_of_America/Texas/Dallas-876982/Off_the_Beaten_Path-Dallas-Parks_Lakes-BR-1.html
So, for those who, like me, thought there's nothing else to do in here except for food & shopping, well there's lot of interesting places to visit around Dallas! Just get hold of a good company & directions from google maps!
Well, my dear hubby did his best to change my view about Dallas & he quite succeeded also! In my short stay of 3 months here, he eagerly showed me the best places around Dallas. I was pleasantly surprised to see how man can bring such a drastic change to turn a rather plain & arid terrain into a highly landscaped & green habitat! Man-made lakes of various sizes & shapes abound the city. These lakes are jogger's paradise with the numerous trails that go around them. Besides these, there are numerous other attractions in this city, some of which I could visit in my short time span here. Rest of them compete with each other for the top 10 items of my wishlist! I gather a few of them in the pages below (courtesy: Yahoo travels and few other such sites):
1) Dallas World Aquarium & Zoological Gardens:
1801 N Griffin St
Dallas, TX 75202-1503
+1 214 720 2224
daryl@dwazoo.com
Open Hours
10a-5p daily
http://www.dwazoo.com
A South American rainforest filled with unique plants and animals such as monkeys, colorful toucans, crocodiles, manatees and otters. The aquarium portion features 85,000-gallons of saltwater with marine life from around the world. Rare sea dragons, giant clams and endangered sea turtles are but a few of the intriguing animals on display. An outdoor lagoon-like exhibit features Black-footed penguins.
2) Dallas Asboretum:
8525 Garland Road
Dallas, TX 75218-4335
+1 214 515 6500
Open Hours
9a-5p M-Su, Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day
http://www.dallasarboretum.org/
Off the shores of White Rock Lake lies the garden of a lifetime. Sure to make anyone green with envy, the 66 acres of lush, perfectly manicured landscapes hold a treasure trove of trees, bushes and flowers. Quaint and quiet walkways meander throughout the grounds, with countless coves. Also located on the grounds is the DeGolyer House, a 1940s-style Spanish mansion. Tours of the house and its sculpture garden are offered. The Johnson Color Gardens, the Woman's Garden and the Lay Ornamental Garden with water walls are exquisite features of the picturesque grounds.
3) White Rock Lake:
8300 Garland Road
Dallas, TX 75218-4332
+1 214 670 4100
Open Hours
6am-midnight daily
White Rock Lake has 9-plus miles of waterfront trails—the complete loop around the lake takes about three hours. Also offered are fishing, sailing and horseback riding. Those who enjoy bird watching will find that the lake attracts a wide variety of birds
4) Reunion Tower:
300 Reunion Boulevard E.
Dallas, TX 75207-4409
+1 214 651 1234
Open Hours
10a-midnight F, 9a-midnight Sa, 10a-10p Su-Th
This Dallas landmark has graced the downtown skyline for 21 years. Three levels of activity top the 50-story structure, which are encircled in a dome of lights. The triangle formations of the structural cylinders encase the elevators that carry passengers to the top levels in 68 seconds. For the more actively inclined, an 837-step stairwell is located in the middle of the tower. Over 200 lights add shimmer to the geodesic dome, which can be programmed to form an infinite number of patterns. Some of the more famous include "The Electric Moon," "Texas Raindrops" and "Dallas Disco Fever." The tower opened in 1978, just two years after construction began and only five years after its conception. The Lookout is the lowest of the upper levels and provides both an indoor and outdoor observation area. Visitors can view many points of interest throughout the Dallas area from 360-degrees.
5) Cedar Ridge Preserve:
7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy
Dallas, TX 75249-1159
+1 972 293 5150
Open Hours
Tu-Su sunrise-sunset
http://www.audubondallas.org/
The beauty of Texas' nature can be experienced first-hand with a hike through this 630-acre preserve. With guided and self-guided tours available along the ten miles of wooded trails, outdoor enthusiasts can wander up to the Escarpment Nature Preserve, the highest point in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Along the way you can view ponds, wildflowers and a butterfly garden before arriving at vistas and an observation tower. The trails vary in difficulty. All are natural terrain paved with rock, mulch or dirt. They are designed for foot traffic only, and bikes or roller blades are not allowed. Hikes can last anywhere from 15 minutes to three hours, depending upon selected trail. A snack bar, gift shop and amphitheater are also scattered on the preserve grounds.
6)Southern Methodist University:
6425 Boaz Lane
Dallas, TX 75275-0001
+1 214 768 2000
http://www.smu.edu/
This private, four-year, liberal arts university has an enrollment of just over 9,000 students. People from more than 80 countries and all 50 states come to study on this campus. Though named after the Methodist denomination, students from every religious background are welcome. SMU has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top 100 national universities. And plus its a beautiful campus, good place to take a walk & relax!
7) Boulder Park:
3200 West Redbird Lane
Dallas, TX 75237-2207
+1 214 670 4100
Open Hours
Daily during daylight hours
Maintained by the Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association, this park is conveniently located near I-20 and Highway 67. Hosting approximately 6 miles of bike trails, Boulder Park offers the perfect ride for everyone. There are sections for beginners and others for advanced riders. Most of the trails have been created for bike use, but there is a soft-surface hiking trail for nature lovers. Here you'll find open sections, wooded areas, rocks and water.
8) Old City Park:
1717 Gano Street
Dallas, TX 75215-1211
+1 214 421 5141 (Dallas Heritage Village)
mguthrie@dallasheritagevillage.org
Open Hours
Vary
http://www.oldcitypark.org
The city's oldest park is full of lush and landscaped gardens and a recreated Victorian age town. Nestled near downtown, the 13 acres of sprawling green are accentuated with Victorian-era homes and stores. Inside each of these buildings, visitors will find volunteers demonstrating weaving, cooking, black smithing and other historic crafts of the era.
9) Dallas Arts District:
Northeast corner of Downtown Dallas
Dallas, TX 75201
+1 214 953 1977
info@artsdistrict.org
Open Hours
Office hours: 9a-5p M-F
http://www.artsdistrict.org/
One of the largest urban cultural districts nationwide, the Dallas Arts District is home to numerous performing and visual arts venues. Visitors will marvel at unique masterpieces on display in the district's museums and galleries. World-class culture abounds with ongoing art, music, drama and dance performances.
10) Fair Park Coliseum:
1300 Robert B Cullum Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75210-2364
+1 214 670 8400
This beautiful park is situated two miles east of downtown Dallas. It boasts of nine museums and six performance facilities, such as the Music Hall, Smirnoff Music Center, Band Shell, and the Cotton Bowl Stadium. With the largest collection of 1930s Art Deco style architecture, this National Historic Landmark is open to public and corporate events.
Other online resources about Dallas attractions:
Info about off-beat and little known lakes around dallas :
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/North_America/United_States_of_America/Texas/Dallas-876982/Off_the_Beaten_Path-Dallas-Parks_Lakes-BR-1.html
So, for those who, like me, thought there's nothing else to do in here except for food & shopping, well there's lot of interesting places to visit around Dallas! Just get hold of a good company & directions from google maps!
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Happy Gudhi Padwa!
It was gudhi padwa yesterday, the start of Maharashtrian New Year! It is considered to be 1 of the most auspicious days of the Hindu calendar- 1 of the 3 and half muhurtas, as it is called! Traders try to make their most important deals on this day; for laymen, its the day when you make the most important shopping of the year, like house, car, gold or even saris!
Its the day which symbolizes the arrival of Spring, with markets loaded with bright yellow marigold flowers (zhendu chi fule) and mango trees swinging with fresh green leaves (paalavi). Maharashtrians celebrate gudhi padwa by erecting gudhis i.e. long bamboo sticks erected in their balconies or windows, with its end covered with bright silk cloth and garlands of zhendu flowers, mango and neem leaves, and sugar cakes, everything covered with a tambya, or a vessel kept upside down.
This gudhi is the symbol of the vibrant and fresh spring, and harvest season, as well as of victory and will. This is day when Brahma created the world after the deluge. This is also celebrated as the day when Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana.
In traditional marathi households, people erect these gudhis (also called the Brahma-Dhwaj) in the morning, and worship them with flowers, haldi-kunku and diyas. These gudhis are kept erected till the twilight. They also prepare a naivedya for the gudhi, with a typical maharashtrian sweet dish like puran-poli or shrikhand. They also eat a chutney of Neem leaves on this day, and it is believed that this neem leaves chutney purifies the blood and gives them immunity for the rest of the year.
This was also my first gudhi padwa out of India. And I so much missed my dear family in Pune, as also the festive celebrations and the joy that is in the air on this day there. We did celebrate this gudhi padwa in our own way though, & i tried my hand with gulab jamuns on this gudhi padwa! Sweet way to start this new year, isn't it!
Its the day which symbolizes the arrival of Spring, with markets loaded with bright yellow marigold flowers (zhendu chi fule) and mango trees swinging with fresh green leaves (paalavi). Maharashtrians celebrate gudhi padwa by erecting gudhis i.e. long bamboo sticks erected in their balconies or windows, with its end covered with bright silk cloth and garlands of zhendu flowers, mango and neem leaves, and sugar cakes, everything covered with a tambya, or a vessel kept upside down.
This gudhi is the symbol of the vibrant and fresh spring, and harvest season, as well as of victory and will. This is day when Brahma created the world after the deluge. This is also celebrated as the day when Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana.
In traditional marathi households, people erect these gudhis (also called the Brahma-Dhwaj) in the morning, and worship them with flowers, haldi-kunku and diyas. These gudhis are kept erected till the twilight. They also prepare a naivedya for the gudhi, with a typical maharashtrian sweet dish like puran-poli or shrikhand. They also eat a chutney of Neem leaves on this day, and it is believed that this neem leaves chutney purifies the blood and gives them immunity for the rest of the year.
This was also my first gudhi padwa out of India. And I so much missed my dear family in Pune, as also the festive celebrations and the joy that is in the air on this day there. We did celebrate this gudhi padwa in our own way though, & i tried my hand with gulab jamuns on this gudhi padwa! Sweet way to start this new year, isn't it!
Friday, March 16, 2007
Inspirational quote!
I have an addiction to net surfing; almost close to being my passion. Once while 'pursuing' this passion, I came across a very inspiring quote from the great management guru Peter Drucker-->
"The only way to predict future is to CREATE it!"
Well said! It took me down to my own analysis of past, present and future...
About past: How often we are lost in regrets over things we couldnot do or haven't done so far. Why should we let ourselves indulge in such self-pity? Of late, I have started getting a lot of free time to reflect and ponder upon various things in life. I have started believing there's always a second chance for everyone! You can do what you always wanted to do.. there's no one stopping you but YOURSELF!
About Future: There are always some things you cannot change at all. Things like these give the unpredictable edge to our future. These things are best left to the fate; its better not to worry about them. There are also some things which are in your hands. Things like realising your dreams and passions. As long as you can think, you can always act on such things. These are the things that deserve a permanent place in our mind; and its our duty to look for opportunities to realise them. A duty towards ourselves- to make our life productive and worth living every moment!
About Present: Someone had said long ago, you should not ponder about your past or worry about future, coz past is gone and future is yet to come; if you can do this, you can truely Live in Present, coz present is just what the word says, a PRESENT, a gift of life! My version of this saying is- Make present the best moment of your life and it will take care of your future and make past the best memories to remember. This again boils down to the fact that future can be created the way we want it to be if we live our present moment to the fullest capacity & in alignment with our dreams! Thats exactly what the above quote means.
Whew! enough of being preachy today! Time for action!
"The only way to predict future is to CREATE it!"
Well said! It took me down to my own analysis of past, present and future...
About past: How often we are lost in regrets over things we couldnot do or haven't done so far. Why should we let ourselves indulge in such self-pity? Of late, I have started getting a lot of free time to reflect and ponder upon various things in life. I have started believing there's always a second chance for everyone! You can do what you always wanted to do.. there's no one stopping you but YOURSELF!
About Future: There are always some things you cannot change at all. Things like these give the unpredictable edge to our future. These things are best left to the fate; its better not to worry about them. There are also some things which are in your hands. Things like realising your dreams and passions. As long as you can think, you can always act on such things. These are the things that deserve a permanent place in our mind; and its our duty to look for opportunities to realise them. A duty towards ourselves- to make our life productive and worth living every moment!
About Present: Someone had said long ago, you should not ponder about your past or worry about future, coz past is gone and future is yet to come; if you can do this, you can truely Live in Present, coz present is just what the word says, a PRESENT, a gift of life! My version of this saying is- Make present the best moment of your life and it will take care of your future and make past the best memories to remember. This again boils down to the fact that future can be created the way we want it to be if we live our present moment to the fullest capacity & in alignment with our dreams! Thats exactly what the above quote means.
Whew! enough of being preachy today! Time for action!
Monday, February 12, 2007
Paradise on Earth!
Here's a few beautiful snaps of our recent visit to Hawaii. I consider it my privilege that I could visit an extremely beautiful island, thanks to my dear hubby. We visited the Kauai island of Hawaii. It is also called the Garden Island becoz of the ample variety of flora found there. The weather there is perfect almost all thru' the year. The island has an easy-going & laid-back attitude to it, which is visible in the way locals spend time, their casual dresses, the easy traffic... If you want to relax and rejuvenate yourself, then Kauai is the place for you!
Geographically, the island is roughly divided into 5 parts- the north shore which is the most beautiful part, complete with the beautiful Napali coast and the forest covered Bali-hai mountains aside the most beautiful beaches; the east shore which is again home to sun-kissed sands and variety of foliage; the south shore which is the most commercially developed part, with many tourists flocking to the popular Poipu beach; the west shore, a dry and arid terrain and home to the Waimea Canyon also called the Grand Canyon of the Pacific; and the central part which has inaccessible mountains and dense forest cover, also housing the Wai'ale'ale mountain-the wettest region on earth with hundreds of waterfalls cascadiing the steep mountain slopes.
We were astonished by the variety of trees and terrain on such a small island! All in all, it was the most wonderful experience for both of us...
Geographically, the island is roughly divided into 5 parts- the north shore which is the most beautiful part, complete with the beautiful Napali coast and the forest covered Bali-hai mountains aside the most beautiful beaches; the east shore which is again home to sun-kissed sands and variety of foliage; the south shore which is the most commercially developed part, with many tourists flocking to the popular Poipu beach; the west shore, a dry and arid terrain and home to the Waimea Canyon also called the Grand Canyon of the Pacific; and the central part which has inaccessible mountains and dense forest cover, also housing the Wai'ale'ale mountain-the wettest region on earth with hundreds of waterfalls cascadiing the steep mountain slopes.
We were astonished by the variety of trees and terrain on such a small island! All in all, it was the most wonderful experience for both of us...
Friday, February 02, 2007
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Namanjoor!!
I got a chance to listen to Sandip Khare's songs after a long long time! All of his poems stir intense emotions which are hard to explain! Sandip Khare is 1 of the greatest gifts to the new era Marathi culture. He alongwith his singing partner Salil Kulkarni has created waves in the art-loving public of Pune-Mumbai, with their smash-hit show "Ayushyavar bolu kahi". I just love all of his poems. Here's 1 of the best from the young poet:
namanjur namanjur namanjur
japat kinara sheed sodane namanjur
an waryachi waat pahane namanjur
mi tharwawi disha wahatya panyachi mi tharwawi
mi tharwawi disha wahatya panyachi
yeil tya latewar dulne namanjur
Namanjur!
japat kinara sheed sodane namanjur
an waryachi waat pahane namanjur
mala rutunchi saath nako an kaul nako
mala kothalya shubh shakunanchi zul nako
muhurtha mazha toch jya khsani ho ichha
wel pahun khel mandane namanjur
Namanjur!
japat kinara sheed sodane namanjuran
an waryachi waat pahane namanjur
majhya haati vinash mazha karan mi
moha sathi deh thewto taran mi
sundartewar howo jagne chakkachur
maj abruche thite pahane namanjur
Namanjur!
japat kinara sheed sodane namanjur
an waryachi waat pahane namanjur
ruswe fugwe bhandan tante lakh kala
apla tupla hishobh aahe ha sagla
rokh pavati ithech dyawi an ghyawi
gaganashi nene garhane namanjur
Namanjur!
japat kinara sheed sodane namanjur
an waryachi waat pahane namanjur
mi manasveete la shaap manle nahi
an upbhogala paap manle nahi
dhag kaala jyatun ek hi firla nahi
nabh asle mi adhyap pahile nahi
niti tatwe faswi ganite door bari
raktatil aadim jinyachi odha khari
jagnya saathi rakt wahane maj samje
pan raktacha garv waahane namanjur
Namanjur!
japat kinara sheed sodane namanjur
an waryachi waat pahane namanjur
mi tharwawi disha wahatya panyachi
yeil tya latewar dulne namanjur
Namanjur!
japat kinara sheed sodane namanjur
an waryachi waat pahane namanjur
namanjur...
namanjur namanjur namanjur
japat kinara sheed sodane namanjur
an waryachi waat pahane namanjur
mi tharwawi disha wahatya panyachi mi tharwawi
mi tharwawi disha wahatya panyachi
yeil tya latewar dulne namanjur
Namanjur!
japat kinara sheed sodane namanjur
an waryachi waat pahane namanjur
mala rutunchi saath nako an kaul nako
mala kothalya shubh shakunanchi zul nako
muhurtha mazha toch jya khsani ho ichha
wel pahun khel mandane namanjur
Namanjur!
japat kinara sheed sodane namanjuran
an waryachi waat pahane namanjur
majhya haati vinash mazha karan mi
moha sathi deh thewto taran mi
sundartewar howo jagne chakkachur
maj abruche thite pahane namanjur
Namanjur!
japat kinara sheed sodane namanjur
an waryachi waat pahane namanjur
ruswe fugwe bhandan tante lakh kala
apla tupla hishobh aahe ha sagla
rokh pavati ithech dyawi an ghyawi
gaganashi nene garhane namanjur
Namanjur!
japat kinara sheed sodane namanjur
an waryachi waat pahane namanjur
mi manasveete la shaap manle nahi
an upbhogala paap manle nahi
dhag kaala jyatun ek hi firla nahi
nabh asle mi adhyap pahile nahi
niti tatwe faswi ganite door bari
raktatil aadim jinyachi odha khari
jagnya saathi rakt wahane maj samje
pan raktacha garv waahane namanjur
Namanjur!
japat kinara sheed sodane namanjur
an waryachi waat pahane namanjur
mi tharwawi disha wahatya panyachi
yeil tya latewar dulne namanjur
Namanjur!
japat kinara sheed sodane namanjur
an waryachi waat pahane namanjur
namanjur...
Monday, November 06, 2006
Farewell to the most memorable period of my life!
Farewell!
As we travel Life's weary journey,
And plod through the gathering years,
With our burdens of care and sorrow,
O'er a pathway bedewed with tears.
If, perchance, for a fleeting moment
Our hearts should with rapture swell,
We have added but one more sorrow,
When we bid the glad time "Farewell".
I have watched the bright dawn awaking,
And noted each changing light,
As the sun, in its morning splendour,
Dispelled the dark gloom of night.
I have welcomed its bright rays stealing
Over hill-top, and wood, and dell;
Yet, my joy was alloyed with sorrow,
As I bade the bright stars "Farewell".
I have seen the red sun descending
To its home in the glowing west,
Whilst the tremulous voice of nature
Was solemnly lulled to rest.
I have welcomed the stars, appearing,
And greeted them one by one,
Yet, my greeting was toned with sadness,
As I said "Farewell" to the sun.
When we welcome the summer sunshine,
Farewell to the flowers of Spring.
Adieu to the fruits of Autumn,
When we welcome the frosty king.
Good-bye to the joys of childhood,
When vigorous youth appears;
Then - a season of strife and turmoil,
And - farewell to the vanished years.
I am sighing a farewell message,
As I sit in the gathering gloom.
Farewell to all earthly sorrows,
Then - rest, in the silent tomb.
Farewell to the trees, and flowers,
To mountain, and stream, and dell,
Farewell to the glorious sunlight,
To the moon and stars, "Farewell".
-Thomas E Spencer
A few more days to go to bid farewell to the most valuable and cherishable era of my life. Life was truly wonderful for the past 4-5 years in Aftek. I have learnt a lot many things in these years. Made many friends ( and maybe foes too ). All of them have enriched my life with everlasting knowledge, about career, life in general, even office politics :) !! But the most valuable gift these last few years have given me is my identity. Well, with a very heavy heart I am saying adios to all these; As they say, kuch paane ke liye kuch khona bhi padta hai! But I am sure lessons learnt here will keep guiding me in the next innings of my life! And definitely, I will cherish all these beautiful moments for years to come.
Farewell dear Aftek!
As we travel Life's weary journey,
And plod through the gathering years,
With our burdens of care and sorrow,
O'er a pathway bedewed with tears.
If, perchance, for a fleeting moment
Our hearts should with rapture swell,
We have added but one more sorrow,
When we bid the glad time "Farewell".
I have watched the bright dawn awaking,
And noted each changing light,
As the sun, in its morning splendour,
Dispelled the dark gloom of night.
I have welcomed its bright rays stealing
Over hill-top, and wood, and dell;
Yet, my joy was alloyed with sorrow,
As I bade the bright stars "Farewell".
I have seen the red sun descending
To its home in the glowing west,
Whilst the tremulous voice of nature
Was solemnly lulled to rest.
I have welcomed the stars, appearing,
And greeted them one by one,
Yet, my greeting was toned with sadness,
As I said "Farewell" to the sun.
When we welcome the summer sunshine,
Farewell to the flowers of Spring.
Adieu to the fruits of Autumn,
When we welcome the frosty king.
Good-bye to the joys of childhood,
When vigorous youth appears;
Then - a season of strife and turmoil,
And - farewell to the vanished years.
I am sighing a farewell message,
As I sit in the gathering gloom.
Farewell to all earthly sorrows,
Then - rest, in the silent tomb.
Farewell to the trees, and flowers,
To mountain, and stream, and dell,
Farewell to the glorious sunlight,
To the moon and stars, "Farewell".
-Thomas E Spencer
A few more days to go to bid farewell to the most valuable and cherishable era of my life. Life was truly wonderful for the past 4-5 years in Aftek. I have learnt a lot many things in these years. Made many friends ( and maybe foes too ). All of them have enriched my life with everlasting knowledge, about career, life in general, even office politics :) !! But the most valuable gift these last few years have given me is my identity. Well, with a very heavy heart I am saying adios to all these; As they say, kuch paane ke liye kuch khona bhi padta hai! But I am sure lessons learnt here will keep guiding me in the next innings of my life! And definitely, I will cherish all these beautiful moments for years to come.
Farewell dear Aftek!
Saturday, September 16, 2006
The Alchemist
One of the better things I did today was to read the Alchemist... What a fantastic book it has been. Really shakes you from the inside out. People might interpret it in their own ways. What I learnt from this book is that Life is truly in the Journey and not in the Destination as most people want to believe. It is more to enjoy each and every moment of the present, to follow your heart and pursue your interests, all the while sticking to your morals. We may not 'dream' about some distant hidden treasure like Santiago did; we may in fact never realise what our treasure is. In the end, it is HOW we achieve WHAT we achieve is ALL THAT MATTERS.
I am thankful to having read this book, it has helped me clear many cobwebs from my mind!
I am thankful to having read this book, it has helped me clear many cobwebs from my mind!
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Blogging was blocked!!!
I didnot understand the logic behind blocking all the blog pages! Banning blogging is like banning freedom of speech. Thankfully, they have removed the ban now and we are again free birds in the blogspace!
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Bombay burning...
The recent Bombay blasts is the talk of the town now. All are praising the Mumbaikar spirit and that how people are back with more vigour now. This is indeed admirable. However, what about the 200 innocent lives that we have lost? What about their families? Now the Government can only scrap the wounds by announcing them a few lacs of Rupees. Rupees cannot bring back the lives, can it? Isn't it the Government's responsibility to ensure security of public? We are just showing the Government and the world that whatever happens, our spirit is not dampened. Kill a number of people in a day and still we are back on our toes the same day! This is just making the Government more lethargic than ever towards the main issue --> safety of the innocent people. What next can we expect from this? There will be a "show" of lot of activites to find out the culprits, court cases, cross-border politics and after a few years, it will just be history, like the 1993 blasts. What guarantee do we have that such things won't be repeated? When will all this stop? How many more to lose now?
Saturday, February 11, 2006
Rang de.. rocks!
Just saw the most brilliant Amir Khan movie Rang De Basanti. Its really an awakening movie. The current situation in India is indeed disheartening and pathetic. The worst part is that the public has become used to this situation. Kudos to films like RDB that try to awaken their sleeping souls. When walking out of the theatre, I got the feeling of "what have I done for my country". I am sure most others did too. The movie has shown us the young generation a mission: to clean up the corruption in our system. How do we start on this great mission? From where do we start on it? From our own selves...
Friday, February 10, 2006
The great Democracy of India!!
Here's what I got in a mail f/w recently, which must be no doubt true to a large extent:
"Salary & Govt. Concessions for a Member of Parliament (MP):
Monthly Salary: 12,000
Expense for Constitution per month: 10,000
Office expenditure per month: 14,000
Traveling concession (Rs. 8 per km): 48,000 (For a visit to Delhi & return: 6000 km)
Daily BETA during parliament meets: 500
Charge for 1 class (A/C) in train: Free (For any number of times)(All over India)
Charge for Business Class in flights: Free for 40 trips / year(With wife or P.A.)
Rent for MP hostel at Delhi: Free
Electricity costs at home : Free up to 50,000 units
Local phone call charge : Free up to 1,70,000 calls.
TOTAL expense for a MP per year : 32,00,000
TOTAL expense for 5 years : 1,60,00,000
For 534 MPs, the expense for 5 years : 8,54,40,00,000 (nearly 855 cores)
And they are elected by THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, by the largest democratic process in the world, not intruded into the parliament on their own or by any qualification.
This is how all our tax money is been swallowed and price hike on our regular commodities.......Think of the great democracy we have............. "
Well, these people look to it that they get their rights fulfilled. Who will take care of their duties? Who is responsible for the bad state of infrastructure we are in today? The bad roads leading to number of road accidents per day, corruption in bureaucracy, pollution, etc etc.. who will clean all this? Think of where our tax money is going instead of being used in this!
"Salary & Govt. Concessions for a Member of Parliament (MP):
Monthly Salary: 12,000
Expense for Constitution per month: 10,000
Office expenditure per month: 14,000
Traveling concession (Rs. 8 per km): 48,000 (For a visit to Delhi & return: 6000 km)
Daily BETA during parliament meets: 500
Charge for 1 class (A/C) in train: Free (For any number of times)(All over India)
Charge for Business Class in flights: Free for 40 trips / year(With wife or P.A.)
Rent for MP hostel at Delhi: Free
Electricity costs at home : Free up to 50,000 units
Local phone call charge : Free up to 1,70,000 calls.
TOTAL expense for a MP per year : 32,00,000
TOTAL expense for 5 years : 1,60,00,000
For 534 MPs, the expense for 5 years : 8,54,40,00,000 (nearly 855 cores)
And they are elected by THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, by the largest democratic process in the world, not intruded into the parliament on their own or by any qualification.
This is how all our tax money is been swallowed and price hike on our regular commodities.......Think of the great democracy we have............. "
Well, these people look to it that they get their rights fulfilled. Who will take care of their duties? Who is responsible for the bad state of infrastructure we are in today? The bad roads leading to number of road accidents per day, corruption in bureaucracy, pollution, etc etc.. who will clean all this? Think of where our tax money is going instead of being used in this!
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
An Indian does leg-pulling again!!
It was shocking to watch the recent news about the adultration of medicines prepared in Swami Ramdevji Maharaj's DivyaYoga trust with animal products, flashed on most major news channels. Before pointing finger at a person like Swamiji, I think the general public should also look at the following aspects of this fishy story:
1) Because of Swamiji's selfless efforts of teaching Yoga free to the millions and curing so many of them from their chronic illnesses, the fan following of Swamiji has risen manyfolds. He has created a mass feeling of Indianism (patriotism towards our own tradition and Ayurveda) instead of concentrating on any particular religion. This could have possibly alarmed people who have vested interests in Divide and Rule policy ( to retain their vote banks? ). And this could be just another plan to nip this wave of patriotism in its bud. Well, no wonder Indians are known to pull the legs of people who are reaching the top.
2) The people who have raised this question might be true; then there is also a possibility of another nexus of false drug manufacturers running, who might be using the brandname of DivyaYoga trust and amassing wealth at the cost of Swamiji's reputation. The police and the government should try to do research on this aspect too and nab the defaulters.
Whatever the case maybe, millions of people who have benefitted vastly from Swamiji's teachings can never trust this story and its just that, just another false story! Swamiji, all those people are with you and we pray to God that you come out of these false allegations at the earliest.
1) Because of Swamiji's selfless efforts of teaching Yoga free to the millions and curing so many of them from their chronic illnesses, the fan following of Swamiji has risen manyfolds. He has created a mass feeling of Indianism (patriotism towards our own tradition and Ayurveda) instead of concentrating on any particular religion. This could have possibly alarmed people who have vested interests in Divide and Rule policy ( to retain their vote banks? ). And this could be just another plan to nip this wave of patriotism in its bud. Well, no wonder Indians are known to pull the legs of people who are reaching the top.
2) The people who have raised this question might be true; then there is also a possibility of another nexus of false drug manufacturers running, who might be using the brandname of DivyaYoga trust and amassing wealth at the cost of Swamiji's reputation. The police and the government should try to do research on this aspect too and nab the defaulters.
Whatever the case maybe, millions of people who have benefitted vastly from Swamiji's teachings can never trust this story and its just that, just another false story! Swamiji, all those people are with you and we pray to God that you come out of these false allegations at the earliest.
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