100 Likes :)

"Do the work and the price will be paid " is often said , the importance of it proved once again today in my life. Eager to know ? Here it is!

Finishing lunch at office cafeteria , I was walking out. Out of blue moon I see friend Vamsi , after decent time (5 days :P ). We started with a pep talk and landed on the topic , Blog at the end.

He acknowledged me for the latest article Father and how it moved him. Before I could reply , he started introducing me with his other folks explaining about my work in writings , career and how eager he was  like others to read my new article.

I was overwhelmed for few moments , as I was getting celebrity status , though I'm not. Who would mind if you get one ? ;)

Most of them promised to read and follow my page. I hardly believed because the pals I knew did not even bother to see my work , this made me wonder if these new acquaintances would stick to the word given.

Surprisingly , when I logged into FB this evening , they did read my work , messaged me their views .I was so impressed by those folks who stuck to their own word. Eventually the mark that every FB page owner looks for , as soon as they start an official page of their own is achieved. Yes , the first mark "100 Likes" is reached.

This article is dedicated to them who kept me encouraging . I wish to write more often with your support and Almighty's blessing.

Thanks once again for all the love and care.

Until the next article is out , Good Night and God Bless !!

FATHER

Every person who crosses our path will leave an impression either positive or negative on our skin. Similarly,we do have our own perceptions towards them and leave an impressions on them .One person in our life who always lives behind the screen of the film  he crafted (me/you/us) - concealing his emotions , hiding himself in the shade to throw light on our future , silently baring the pain without expecting an acknowledgement from us. He is not God but he is no less to God , yes the person is FATHER.

 This is an attempt to reveal the emotions of  every Father .,  appreciating the hardships he goes through , not allowing us to even understand his mental stability and thought process in our upbringing .

I wasn't settled yet
Your news bewildered
Hesitant for responsibility
Accepted it , after long introspection

As the date approached
Numerous thoughts whirled my mind
Lonely  prayers I did
Concealing my emotions

The day you born , made me FATHER
The day you called , made me COMPLETE

Before I seal you in my memories
You grew into adult
Started building your career

I melted like candle , to earn a penny for you
I lived in dark ,to let you see the light

You hated me for being strict
You scolded me for being miser

You  noticed the bills I paid ?
You  realized the shield around you?

You didn't know,I ripped myself for you

I'm a person with emotions
I'm a person who just cant display them

I know you are so dear to yourself

I don't complain for your behavior
I stay patient for the day to come

I know you will be ME ,  a "FATHER" !!
                
                                              © Rahul Raghotham

Patriot - Limited Edition !

Patriot – The moment this word strikes our ears , our mind runs into history to understand the best meaning of it – one who feels a strong support for their country. 

But, today this word has new meaning. 

Patriot – 'Pat'- 'Riot' .

 

Yes !! 

May be , you feel bad to read or listen such meaning for this outstanding word. However, going through the scenarios occurring around us signals that we are patting the riots and not backing the real PATRIOT.

Agree. Don't you ?!

One of the most classic examples of being patriotic in modern days is - "Limited Edition".

You might be very unhappy listening the word “ Limited Edition” .

I would like to ask them , who feel that way..”Ain't it the bitter truth?”

Let me explain(in my own of understanding it) for them who think it's fake.

We wake up right before the most important days of our nation – Independence and Republic Day's. We preach the importance of those days to our generation and the forth coming one's too. We even take a step ahead and ask the true patriotic to share his/her experiences and explain the importance of being called -Patriotic.

With the increase impact  of Social Media in one's life we take a step forward to spread the news of the nation's important days and urge/ send request to our friends to change their DP's / to change their Cover Photo's so on and so forth. So , that we can spread the nation unity . Really ??!!

Few of us do not agree to the request(s) send to change the DP's / Cover Photos . It does not imply that  they are against it . It's just that they hate to pretend . 

I really wonder most of the times, How and why  we wake up for a limited period ?

Can you answer yourself few questions that run in common man mind :

1. How good are you to the country ?
2. How truly one is following his/her fundamental duties/rights?
3. How good one stand's for self and for the nation ?

You are running short of an answer. Then , you are definitely a limited edition person who wakes up only for some vague request and even don't mind to bother your pals for the same request you have received.

Some people even take a toll of sending the meaning of each word of our anthem :

 

Jana = People

Gana = Group

Mana = Mind

Adhinayaka = Leader

Jaya He = Victory Be

Bharata = India

Bhagya = Destiny

Vidhata = Disposer

Punjaba = Punjab

Sindhu = Indus

Gujarata = Gujarat

Maratha = Maharashtra

Dravida = The South

Utkala = Orissa

Banga = Bengal

Vindhya = Vindhyas

Himachala = Himalayas

Yamuna = Yamuna

Ganga = Ganges

Uchchhala = Moving

Jaladhi = Ocean

Taranga = Waves

Tava = Your

Shubha = Auspicious

Naame = name

Jage= Awaken

Tava = Your

Shubha = Auspicious

Aashisha = Blessings

Maage = Ask

Gaahe = Sing

Tava = Your

Jaya = Victory

Gatha = Song

Jana = People

Gana = Group

Mangala = Good Fortune

Dayaka = Giver

Jay He = Victory Be

Bharata = India

Bhagya = Destiny

Vidhata = Dispenser

Jay He, Jay He, Jay He, Jay Jay Jay Jay He = Victory, Victory,Victory, Victory Forever...

I really appreciate their efforts in making people understand the true meaning of our anthem .
But ,sadly none follows it.

If every one does  his/her part true , then do we require such limited editions ? Definitely Not !!

I seriously urge the brains behind the request raisers to open up their views and minds for the unity of nation for a longer period to a limited one.

The soul purpose of this article is to awaken the common sense that is taking the pillion seat in modern days , forgetting one's responsibility to self and to the nation.

I Wish a Happy and Prosperous Day(s) for the Nation's Unity and Integrity :)

Jai Hind !!

Sweet Trouble :)

It was one of our usual hangout with close pals to celebrate the day for two reasons . One - Vijay , secured  Masters with full scholarship. Second - The blog I started in recent days helped people to relate (at least for those who follow the blog ;) ) with the articles I have written and made a difference in their own thought process.

We had good time recollecting the old moments , sharing our thoughts /ideas and many other detail things. Arun , suddenly asked me , " Dude , You have any idea of penning down about people in your life , who stood by you ? I want you to pen down as every one will have an idea of writing it but fall short of words."

The question was so straight that I was mock-downed , Just like a boxer gets knocked down by the opponent  in the boxing ring. Not that I did not have any idea to pen it down but it never strikes me about the good people who stayed with me . I said "Sure, Will definitely write ".

 This article is dedicated to all the people who stood by my side all the time.

Sweet Trouble

I started my Living

With lots of excitement
With lots of hope
With lots of Dreams

None known in the city I moved.

I was no good at prediction.
Every interaction made me learn
Every hurdle taught me the true face 

Life is a Roller Coaster , you  say
Its the moments of life , I say

When I had no hope
When I had no zeal
When I had no enthusiasm left

I'm there, You said.

Days passed ,
Things moved  ,
Shared emotions ,
Distance drifted us
There is something unsaid holding us

When I realized ,
My own lines lingered in my mind
NOT ALWAYS WORDS

If God gives a wish to ask for
I love to ask moments of US
Creating memories for lifetime

TRUTH is , my own shadow leaves me in DARK
How could I ask someone for a LIFETIME when I cant promise myself in DARK ?

If a word of thanks brings SMILE , for the crazy stuff I did
If a word of sorry brings SMILE , for the child I had in me

I wish to be "SWEET TROUBLE ", as you always say

                                                              © Rahul Raghotham

If you could relate to the article and have something to share , would love to know your story as well :)

DARK - Not Always !!

We open our eyes from DARK to see the beauty in LIGHT and retire our eyes to DARK to embark the moments lived in the light, into memory. It's just a normal phenomenon that nature has defined.The phase of DARK is quite normal and it's inevitable in our life.

Today , when I was sitting in silent , a vague thought came to my mind - DARK ! I started weighing my thoughts to understand(in my own limited enlightenment) why and what we need to face DARK.

The words taught in my childhood replayed exactly -" DIAMOND - precious stone ; A hard carbon which goes through many tough process before it attains it's final state - diamond . Every one look and admire diamond but somehow fear to be one - Diamond ".

Life is no different to nature's rules.Similar to nature , we have to go through high and low points at some point or the other in Life. When we are at the high point we hardly pay any heed to other(s) view - good or bad. But , when we are at low point of life we start cribbing about it. We are sure that outcome of this dark phase of life brings out the right potential which is unseen ; I feel it's the idea of the journey - going through dark/rough phase -- shivers down our spine.

DARK is not that you choose
It's the  CHANCE

DARK is not that determines you
It's the  ATTITUDE

DARK is not that you are inclined for
It's the STRENGTH

DARK is not that  pulls you down
It makes you BETTER

DARK is not that frame you want to be 
It's the LIGHT

DARK is not always dark
It's the NEW YOU EMERGED

                                                  © Rahul Raghotham