The Decision-making Clock of Life...

What makes mind unable to take the right decision? Is it the uncertainty of future , the attachment? the insecurity? the fear of unknown? the continuous firing of Ifs n Buts in mind? Time and Tide waits for none! After all movement is life and stagnation is death, rightly said by my Mentor! Then what makes us wait for the so called 'right' time to take a decision and how do we know what IS the 'right' time? Its always easier to choose between the right and the wrong, but  between two better or two worse scenarios mind is at loggerheads!

The solution to this would be to rely on observations for a while, then with a little analysis, adjustment, apprehension and anticipation take a step further with your gut feeling plus certain amount of calculated risk, like a gamble... ofcourse with best in mind but preparation for the worst! Life can never be completely perfect, it is about making the most of what comes your way and if you loose out on identifying that... who knows it might be too late to mend, coz even a right decision at wrong time is WRONG!!!

Forty Rules of Love - A must read for those in search of Truth!

Recently I started reading a novel 'Forty Rules of Love' written by Elif Shafak. It was recommended by a Friend to whom I am extremely grateful for introducing it to me. Initially when I heard the name, I thought it must be some romantic/formula novel for love. Surprisingly I dont know what came over me and though I have not had the opportunity or time to read a book in past couple of years, I dont know what made me instantly order the book on internet and immediately start reading it as soon as it arrived...I now realise it was meant to be.... and probably the book is hunting for people like me who want to keep exploring about the Truth of existence!

In the initial part of the book the story moves around the lives of each character but the real joy starts after the meeting of a wandering Dervish named Shams of Tabriz and a Sufi poet named Rumi in the thirteenth century. From here onwards as I go on reading page by page, I can completely relate to every rule explained by Shams and feel as if its quenching the thirst of my soul....as if I have known the gist of all rules in this book since ages, just waiting to comprehend them in written words. This is the second time in my life I feel a step closer to the domain of Ultimate Truth , the first  time was when I got introduced to Vipassana meditation four years back.

The pearls of wisdom revealed by Shams of Tabriz and the simplified meaning of verses from The Holy Quran in this book has reinforced my views that all religions have similar preachings. The description of Rules of love is in complete harmony with Vipassana and talks about the peace experienced during self-realisation in the present moment - Zen wisdom!

All in all, core remains the same and the practical experience of Vipassana helped me to assimilate this book better. There is a striking similarity between phases of Soul evolution described in Quran and Buddhist scriptures. Great men have trodden the same path repeatedly at different times and different places but the basic principles and direction remain the same...only languages and methods of practice differ!

To see the mysteries unfold in same fashion through different conduits is experiencing the ultimate truth repeatedly with every step leading towards ''The Only truth''

Old Wine in New Bottle!

A few days back I read in Times of India Newspaper quoting about a research that says, having full caloric requirement for 5 days a week and fasting on remaining two days of the week helps to loose weight and remain healthy.

This reminds me of the age old tradition of fasting in India since eons. Though these fastings are given a background of religious rituals, it is the wisdom of our sages(from all religions) who inculcated these practices in the name of religion. These sages were scientists of that period and they were aware of the benefits of fasting for human body. Hence we have Catholics who fast, Islamic population practising Roza, Hindus with the fasting days attributed to Gods and Godesses, Jains doing eight days fasting in Paryushan and many other fasts, Buddhist population fasting on particular days of month and so on...

The concept remains the same... just that scientific community finds out the science behind them by various permutations and combinations... its just like Old wine in new bottle!!!

Kahin to hai woh...

Kahin to hai woh, haan kahin to ....
Ek dhundhla sa chehra
Sapnon ki gehraayiyon mein khoya hua
Har chehre mein khojti hai ye nazare jise
Anjaanepan ka nakaab pehne tadpaa raha hai!
Phir bhi ye khoj zaari hai dil ke kisi kone mein...
Kya ye yakeen, hakikat mein badal paayega?
Dil ki dhadkane kuchh ruk si gayi hai..
Phir bhi intezaar hai iske phir se dhadakne ka!
Haan ye yakeen hai is dil ko...
Kahin to hai woh, haan kahi to....


                   - Dr Racchana D Fadia

Never Give Up!!!

Life is a journey,
Miles to tread up on....
Should not give up at all,
Just go on and on and on...
Never let sadness take possession over you,
coz its you who has to prove your identity true
and make your dreams come true!
When everyone around you turn their back,
Behold, dont be sad !
Coz they are not the ones you lack.
Just give a thought to the time, when you'll reach the peak,
And everyone is returning back!
But Remember, to reach that peak, you have to kill your emotions weak!
Be Steady, Calm, Cool
and Pass all your downs in Life
With Nature's only Rule...
NEVER GIVE UP!!!


- Dr Racchana D Fadia

VIJAYPATH "विजयपथ"

Log raah chalte milenge, log bichchdenge.

Kuchh logon ki sirf yaadein reh jaayengi,

Toh kuchh dil mein hamesha ke liye ghar kar jaayenge!

Kuchh logon ke teekhe anubhav dil ko maayoos kar jaayenge,

Toh kuchh log hauslaa buland kar jaayenge!

Aae musafir, tujhe in sab mein sey

Keval achchaayi ko panaah deni hai

Aur apni manzil ki taraf avirat badhte rehna hai

Kabhi kisi adchan ko aade na aane dena

Yaad rahe, tera dhyeya kathinayeeon ki jwaalaa mein tapkar,

Suvarnaroop vijay hokar baahar nikalna hai!

Naa ki uski aag mein jalkar khaak hona hai!

लोग  राह  चलते  मिलेंगे, लोग  बिच्छड़ेंगे 

कुछ  लोगों  की  सिर्फ  यादें  रह  जाएंगी,

तो  कुछ  दिल  में  हमेशा  के  लिए  घर  कर  जाएंगे!

कुछ  लोगों  के  तीखे  अनुभव  दिल  को  मायूस  कर  जाएंगे,

तो  कुछ  लोग  हौसला  बुलंद  कर  जाएंगे!

ऐ  मुसाफिर, तुझे  इन  सब  में  से 

केवल  अच्छाई  को  पनाह  देनी  है 

और  अपनी  मंज़िल  की  तरफ  अविरत  बढ़ते  रहना  है 

कभी  किसी  अड़चन  को  आड़े  न  आने  देना 

याद  रहे, तेरा  ध्येय  कठिनाईओं  की  ज्वाला  में  तपकर,

सुवर्णरूप  विजय  होकर  बाहर  निकलना  है ,

ना  की  उसकी  आग  में  जलकर  ख़ाक  होना  है !

- Dr Racchana D Fadia

Meraki

Are there really any benefits of rich lineage?

Heard someone I respect say that heritage (genetic lineage) plays very important role in shaping up an individual's life and aptitude.... Well it is right to a certain extent but I beg to differ a little, in the sense that its just half truth because If only thats the case then what heritage did Mr Jamshedji Tata have when he was born in a poor family? The empire he built and left for his heirs to expand comes from simple man's brains, hard work and determination! Similarly Mr Dhirubhai Amabani was a school teacher's son and the heights he scaled is an open book for everyone! These are the men who made it big instead of very humble background.

On the other hand Bahadur Shah Jafar was the last of Moghul emperor who although being from a royal family got overthrown by British Raj. What about his genetic lineage?.... the royal blood born and brought up between political environment but unfortunately got defeated!

I certainly feel, more than the genetic lineage, its the burning desire, intelligence, hard work and intuitive power with a vision which determines how far a person would reach in  their journey of life! and all these qualities along with right guidance from parents' rich heritage becomes an icing on the cake!

- Dr Racchana D Fadia

Meraki