Farewell Hanu

Life is a constant ride akin to a roller coaster. We don't know what is in store for us next, but we keep moving on --- not because we wanted to but because we have to- call it Destiny. And then long after when we look back, we have some great moments to cherish. Moments that were fulfilling, moments that had conferred self enhancement, and moments that had inspired us to become what we are today.

Like everyone else I have my share of unforgettable moments too, and today I will add another chapter to that.

My experience with Hanu is unique and there was never ever a moment that I remember goes wasted. Though Hanu is not my first professional venture, I have enjoyed a lot working here. What is most important for me is the wonderful connection that I have with all my colleagues, seniors and the entire Hanu family in general. I hope and wish that Hanu and all my Hanuites friends continue to “ROCK” long after I’ had left.

Till next time when we meet again its farewell from me……Farewell to all those late night sittings, those little adventures after office hours, those brainstorming sessions with my seniors, those dedicated times spent at my work station, and never to forget the brief shutta breaks…..Farewell to you all....!

Life Isn't that Serious !

Everyone wants to break free. But only a few succeed in doing so; and that to at the cost of their priceless emotions. In the fear of losing one's pride, one often finds himself giving up to self inflictions. Apparently, the impact is pathetic and sufficient enough to banish the excitement generated out of a fun -filled environment. My unexplainable cynicism had played a major role in defeating my aspirations at many erstwhile events. However, with age I have learned to tackle this to a great extent. But there are many others out there, whom you come across or meet up some way or the other.

When a buddy of mine threw a party in the name of Valentine the other day, I came across this guy, whom I don't hesitate to say is one such victim. Under the spell of pride and pessimism he happened to lose his usual affection, and almost at the verge of breaking down. It's all about expressing what love is, and how it has impacted your life. At a simple get-together like this, where booze rules the roost, it is not that important to get too honest or else the fun is gone. I'd a great time that day albeit a series of hard moments, as most of us are desperate revelers. ……always on the hunt for fun and excitement.

The next guy I got introduced to is buddy's schoolmate…..an explicit person and a robust drinker. He has no hesitations while expressing his side of the story and that too in such a subtle way. He is simply precise in his words and accepts the fun with his wittiest best. I think he will go a long way, as he knows the trick of keeping it simple and sallow.

After all what is in a pride that brings no fun, especially when you are in the mood of partying? Let's shed all those self proclaim attitudes and get liberated to earn maximum pleasure in life. I agree there is no easy way out, but then it's all about gaining more control from within. …. Life is not that Serious to sustain!

For Love

When your heart craves for someone; you are in love. When you lost in dreams of someone; you are in love. When you keep thinking of someone and feels like smiling alone;you are in love. Love is pure; Love is blind; Love is spontaneous.It comes without knocking until you have discovered it. And once the realization happens the same love disintegrates and becomes a distant cry. Many had tried to keep the spirit burning, but their stories ended up in isolation; leaving only sweet memories to feed on. We termed this as Eternal Love, which is rare.

The cupid in contemporary love is a bit cunning and prefers intelligence over heart. It’s the desire to achieve fulfillment not from within but from the external persona that qualifies as love today. You are lucky if you have something expensive as gift, a spendthrift by nature, you have a great physical feature or you don’t have a heart to feel for. A pretentious approach though, but good enough to claim a shared perspective amidst numerous compromises and understandings.

Change in life is a constant, and so is the approach to love. Why raise an issue when we know that the happiness we search for is elusive by nature. Still there is one beautiful occasion that revisits every year to make us realize and experience the love of a world we’d left behind. I wish every longing soul finds console in the warmth of this Valentine.

Happy Valentine Day to you all..!!

The War Within

"This war isn't over, in our collective psyche, it will be fought long after the last shot is fired"…remarked by award winning writer and novelist David Blackle, from Sri Lanka. David is concerned about the reluctant attitude of the Srilankan literature and art fraternity towards the war between the Srilankan arm forces and LTTE. His apprehension is that, when a war of such dimension takes place it impacted the entire gamut of civilization. From high intensity upheavals, unimaginable losses-- both human and property, disruptive law and order, to finally the thought of a new found nation. Sri Lanka may be at the verge of ending this war, but back in the minds of millions the war will persist and influence every sphere of life hereafter. So David appeals to all writers and artists of the region to participate in re-defining, and re-modeling the war-torn nation.

I am going thru a war too, but unlike Sri Lanka my war is more subjective and confines to myself and all those around me. I want to see everyone around me happy, not because I'm under certain obligations, but because my complacency is deeply attached to their hopes and passions. In pursuit of this simple ask I often find myself in a position, can be best described by the catch phrase-"so near yet so far". I'm not saying I don't have choices, but they all seems to end up losing me.

David has a strong reason to address the literature and art fraternity. I wish if I had the same vibrancy and assertiveness to call out for my rescue from the war within. But I wonder what might be the reason to initiate such an approach. When you get encaged in a Catch-22, there is no escape; on either side you are the loser.

A Conversation

Last night I recall a conversation I'd with a couple of mates. An issue that is so natural and obvious, but ironically gets more critical as we pondered over. For us it is not that hard to distinguish between good and bad, or right and wrong, but the real challenge comes when you need to justify the point with a pure, impartial heart. Well we all know that the… mind and heart never go together. In contemporary world they scarcely agree.

Like in our every get-together, one of the folks starts pouring his judgmental supremacy. Defending his superficial statements under the graces of legendary tales. He unfolds that in the great Mahabharata, even the faithful, duty oriented & victorious Pandavas can't make it to the "Pit of Truth" except Judisthira and the Truth himself in the shape of a dog. The reference also has that despite their scheming and irrational natures Karna and Dushasan from the Kauravas managed to reach the supreme point.

Dushasan loves his brother; he is ignorant of the evil designs and his only concern is to protect his brother, thus he is qualified. On the other hand Arjun fights for the good and fulfilled his duty, but he nurture undue pride over his artillery strength and this led him to get disqualified for the final journey.

This proves that things which are so obvious to our mind may not be the same if considered from the heart. The famous epic, exemplify this very argument when it explains the safe exit for those in the wrong side of the world, while the perpetual heroes are miles behind.

My New Year Celebration

Hi !

There was nothing any gregarious about this New Year's Eve
for me. Cutting away from my traditional merry making style, I confined
myself entirely to my so called single-room apartment this time. No bunny to
poke on some burning issues local, national or international; No Mr. Cool
for the usual hip hop; No intoxicated versions of politics & religious
hysteria from Mr. Concern. There was neither sharing of old funny school day
stories nor discussions on girls. It was just a few calls & sms, and a
couple of inevitable pegs & fags I greeted the New Year hoping that you all
will be around when I celebrate the same next time.

For An Even Better Year

Dear All !

Last year, precisely on this date when we're all set to welcome a new
vibrant year, we are at our optimistic best. Our resolves are firmly placed
and we'd never gonna tolerate , let happen or repeat the evils/ mistakes of
yesteryears. Now after a long journey of pride, grief and sorrows, another
new year is knocking at our door.

So let's resolve again, but only to make it happen this time.

Wishing You all A Very Happy New Year