An Unnamed Letter

Dear xyz,

You are one of those people who consistently complain and fun fact is that you are not the only one. I have got a bunch of people in my life who complains me of not staying in touch over phone. I have told my reasons to you all several times, but you never miss an opportunity to taunt. So, I thought I should speak my heart out through this unnamed letter addressed to all who annoy me over phone- call. 

You must be freaking out that I neither receive your phone calls nor call you back. In this era of easy accessibility of Mobile phones and 4G network, my behaviour is something you must have termed it "UNUSUAL".

Yes, I am an UNUSUAL person when it comes to usage of phone. Although I am not denying the advantages of phone; access to phone does not mean you are free to nag me anytime. I am quite old- school in this context. So, whenever I don't receive your call, send me a message explaining the topic you want to discuss with me over phone and stick to that topic only when I call you back. Whether you like it or not, this is me; and I have all the rights to be the way I am. Telephonic- conversations takes an extra effort from me and I am not always ready to do this difficult task. In short, I prefer to stay away from my phone as far as possible and practicable. I am quite lazy in answering phone calls and replying messages. It does mean I intentionally avoided you and you are not allowed to fight with me over this issue right before an important lecture or just before my Dissertation- viva. You don't even know you had ruined my viva and had made me embarrassed before my Guide. 

It was the most general reason. Some specific reasons are there as well. 

As stated earlier, I hate nagging phone calls. If you feel that I am the person who has forgotten you with passage of time, then no my dear; I really have got a good memory. That's the reason I have not forgotten the last phone call you made to me just to fight with me over some stupid issue. You have created such an annoying image of yourself in my head that I am afraid of picking up your phone call. I am scared that you would come up with another stupid idea of complaining the things I am not responsible for.

Or, I am scared that you would ask for an unreasonable favour from me as you did last time if you remember.

Or, I am scared that you are calling me to interrogate my personal things. Although, there are no big secrets, everything is out there for your information; but knowing my personal stuff does not mean you have got the right to ask why I did so or why my family did so. If you have any opinion about me or my family or people connected with me, KEEP IT TO YOURSELF. I did not ask for your advice. 

So, if I did not receive your calls, the reason is not me, but its you. Introspect yourself. Remember the time you annoyed me over phone discussing negative stuff. I know you have got problems; so do I. Life is not bed of roses. We all have our share of struggles, but when you compare my circumstances with that of yours, it infuriates me.

The most annoying things are these typical sentences of complain. 

"YOU NEVER CALL ME. YOU MUST HAVE FOUND NEW FRIENDS. YOU ARE BUSY IN YOUR NEW LIFE. YOU DO NOT HAVE TIME FOR ME. WHY DON'T YOU EVER RECEIVE MY CALLS. YOU HAVE BECOME A BIG PERSONALITY, WHY WOULD YOU REMEMBER POOR PEOPLE LIKE ME. YOU HAD SEEN MY MESSAGE AND DID NOT REPLY, WHY WHY WHY ?" 😬

Such conversations are irritating to the extent that I end up blocking such people or never calling them back.

Please, do not be the reason of my extended Block- list. Life is short. I have special place for you in my heart for the good times spent with you. Do not ruin those sweet memories by nagging me over phone calls or taunting me for not staying in touch.

I would definitely call you someday. Make sure you do not annoy me next time I call you so that I could get rid of my fears. Help me in erasing the image of yours I have made in my head because of you.

With love and respect,

Prachi

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प्रार्थना- मूषकराज की

तुम्हे यह प्रवृति ब्रह्मा ने,

क्यों कर दी हे मूषकराज?

वरदान मिला या अभिशाप,

यह हमको तुम बतलाओ आज. 

व्यर्थ ही चीजों को काटते,

तुम्हे नहीं क्या ये आभास?

हमारे इस भारत देश में,

हर वस्तु है खासमखास. 

विद्वान गणेश के वाहन हो तुम,

फिर सरस्वती से कैसा बैर?

क्यों पुस्तकों को काटने हेतु,

करते हो घर-घर की सैर?

तुम्हारा यह अतुलनीय बल,

कर सकता है हमारा उध्दार.

अपनी इस अद्भुत शक्ति से,

करो तुम देश का सुधार.

भ्रष्टाचारियों की खोह में,

घुसो अपनी फ़ौज समेत. 

उनके गुप्त द्वार को कुचलो,

ताकि मीडिया ले उन्हें लपेट. 

यह कार्यक्षेत्र है विस्तृत,

तुम वक्त की नज़ाकत पहचानो. 

घर- घर में पूजे जाओगे,

ये बात तुम आज ही जानो. 

गणपति के वाहन तुम,

हमारा जीना ना करो हराम. 

तुम्हारी कुतरन- शक्ति को,

हम करते है दूर से प्रणाम. 

यह कविता लगभग आठ वर्ष पूर्व लिखी गई थी, पर शायद मूषकराज तक पहुंची नहीं; क्युकिं श्रीमान चूहा महोदय मेरी उसी डायरी को काट बैठे जिसमे यह प्रार्थना संजोई गई थी. इसीलिए मुझे लगा कि यह प्रार्थना आप पाठकों के सामने प्रस्तुत की जाए. शायद आपमें से किसी की बात श्रीमान चूहा महोदय सुन लें.

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समानता का अधिकार और गोभी

"समानता का अधिकार है बे"-- अपने गंतव्य तक पहुंचने के लिए तीव्र गति से कदम बढ़ाते आज जब मैं चली जा रही थी कि ये आवाज बगल से टुनटुनाती हुई निकल गई. टुनटुनाती हुई इसलिए क्योंकि ये आवाज एक साइकिल- सवार की थी जो पीछे दो गोभी और एक पुस्तिका एकसाथ दबाए अपने साथी से वार्तालाप करते चला जा रहा था. उनका बाकी वार्तालाप तो मैं नहीं सुन पाई पर शायद कानून का विद्यार्थी होने के नाते 'समानता का अधिकार' पर मेरे कान खड़े हुए, वरना मैं तो विद्यार्थिओं की हज़ार समस्याओं पर भी कानों पर जूं न रेंगने वाली व्यवस्था में जी रही हूँ और इसे ही परंपरा समझकर संतोष भी करती हूँ.

बहरहाल, "जो मिल गया उसी को मुकद्दर समझ लिया ..." से इतर अधिकार की बात ने रोमांचित किया. हालांकि यह पहला अवसर नहीं था जब 'समानता का अधिकार' जैसे कालजयी शब्द सुने थे. अनुच्छेद 14 को कई बार पढ़ा, सुना और समझा है; अथवा "समझने की कोशिश की है" कहना ज्यादा उचित होगा. फिर भी आज उस साइकिल- सवार के शब्दों ने झकझोरा. उसका मुख ना देख पाई मैं, सिर्फ पीठ और गोभी ही देखा, और उसी दृश्य ने समानता के नए आयामों पर विचार करने पर मजबूर कर दिया. 

पहली बात जो मन में आई वो ये थी कि ये एक प्रतियोगी होगा जो परीक्षाओ को पास कर एक एक अदद नौकरी की लालसा में 'समानता के अधिकार' का रट्टा लगा रहा होगा, ताकि वह गोभी ले जाने के लिए साइकिल के बदले कार अथवा कम- से- कम मोटरसाइकिल खरीद सके और मेरे जैसे पैदल यात्री उसका गोभी ना देख सकें.

दूसरी बात मन में ये आई ये प्रतियोगी छात्र अपने समय का सदुपयोग करते हुए शिक्षण- संस्थान से लौटने के दौरान ही सब्जी लिए जा रहा होगा और मैं अनायास ही गोभी और पुस्तिका के प्रगाढ सम्बन्ध पर विचार कर रही हूँ.

तीसरी बात जो मन में आई वो ये थी कि गोभी और पुस्तिका के इस प्रगाढ सम्बन्ध के लिए उस बालक की माताश्री अथवा परिवार के अन्य सदस्य जिम्मेदार रहे होंगे, जिन्होंने "बेटी बचाओ- बेटी पढ़ाओ" और "बेटा धनिआ लाओ- पुदीना लाओ" की तर्ज पर गोभी भी लाने का आदेश दिया होगा. 

 वैसे, गोभी और पुस्तिका एक साथ रखा जाना भी एक प्रकार की समानता है. भोजन और शिक्षा- दोनों ही बुनियादी आवश्यकताएँ हैं और यदि ये आवश्यकताएँ समान रूप से पूर्ण हो जाएँ तो "समानता का अधिकार है बे" चरितार्थ हो जाए. 

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Happy Valentine's Day my sister- in- love 😻 😻

I had always envied those who had Bhabhi until November last year. I had many friends or other people around me who used to talk about their Bhabhis or in some cases boast about them.

So, it was one of my longest dreams to get a Bhabhi. Thanks to my Bhaiya, who got married and I got this amazing and refreshing relationship, which I had always craved for.

Now, I am having a few months experience of getting into this relationship and I think I have got all the rights to boast about it. After all, I have waited so long for this. 😁 

Having a Bhabhi has both its pros and cons. 😉 Let's first discuss its pros:-

• YOU GET A GOSSIP- PARTNER- Gossiping is attributed to girls. You start proving this point to be correct while talking with Bhabhi. You get into the role of 'Family- History- News- Reporter'. 😂 Since, you have invested all your life living with this family only, you know all about them; and what could be a better opportunity than this to impress someone with your easily acquired knowledge. 😄 Moreover, you can discuss any topic with her which you feel shy about to discuss with anyone else.

• YOU GET A RELIABLE PERSON FOR FASHION ADVICE- This may not be relatable to everyone, but for me it is hundred percent true. Fashion is something beyond my capacity. I have always been taunted for being Jassi. 😅 I could never understand  what goes with what, how to apply make- up and how to make a good hair- style which suits your personality. Although some of my cousins and friends could tell me that, but they all were not available all the time. So, a full time fashion advisor has appeared for me. 😎

• YOU GET SOMEONE TO TEASE YOU AROUND ALL THE TIME- Bhabhi is the creature who would never leave you when it comes to teasing. It is the job which she would perform with all her conviction and commitment. So, get ready to be teased about anything if you have got a Bhabhi. Teasing is by- product of having this relationship. 😅

• GET READY TO TASTE SOME CHANGES IN CONVENTIONAL FOOD, WHICH YOU HAVE BEEN EATING SINCE CHILDHOOD- India is the country of unity in diversity. We find different culture and different food- habits after crossing a distance of just a few Kilometers. No wonder if Bhabhi brings with her a different way of making some of the foods. So, refreshing and surprising changes in kitchen are bound to happen.  

• BITCHING ABOUT BHAI IS THE MOST ENTICING PERK- Fight between siblings is inevitable. Similarly, fight between partners cannot be avoided. So, naturally you have got a new member in your Army in war against Bhai. 💪😼 Interesting part is that I agree with Bhabhi when she complains about Bhai; despite having a different opinion just in order to settle old accounts with him. 😉 Bitching about other people around is also done when required. 🙈

The only con of having this new family- member is that YOU ARE NO MORE THE CENTER OF UNIVERSE FOR YOUR FAMILY. 😩 I, being the youngest in my family have felt it deeply. Earlier, my Mother used to save delicious 'Gajar ka Halwa' for me only. Now, she has changed entirely to hide it from me in order to serve it to her 'SANSKARI- BAHU', who wakes up early in the morning and takes bath before anyone else could win this competition. 😅 Father used to bring 'Laddoos' for me only, now he brings it for her only. 😭😭 Didi used to cook food keeping in mind my taste, i.e. more sweet- dishes and less spicy- dishes. Now, she cooks reversely. 😭😭😭 

In this situation, Bhaiya is the only one who is equally victimized and gets scolded by everyone in the family sometimes for no reason at all. 😑😑  I am always the first one to shout at him by the way. 😺 Another duty he has got is to open the overstuffed storage under the bed every third day in order to bring out new colourful clothes of her and I have got this new task of bringing matching bangles for every saree. 😣 

All these changes are sweet and refreshing. Its really wonderful to welcome a lovable new member to your family.

So this Valentine; I dedicate this post to her for joining our family whole heartily, for bringing immense love in my brother's life and for tolerating our irritating habits as well.

Happy Valentine's Day my sister- in- love 😻 😻  

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परीक्षार्थी और नींद

महाभारत काल में अगर सुभद्रा को नींद नहीं आई होती तो पुत्र अभिमन्यु का अधूरा ज्ञान उसकी मृत्यु का कारण नहीं बनता.

विडंबना ये है कि बचपन से अबतक हज़ारो बार सुनी गई इस कथा का हम कलयुगी विद्यार्थियों की नींद पर कोई असर नहीं पड़ता और हम गाहे- बगाहे कुम्भकर्ण चचा के अवतार नज़र आते है.

और तो और, हमारी कलयुगी निद्रा देवी को लालच भी नहीं आता सफल परीक्षार्थियो का साक्षात्कार पढ़कर। महत्वाकांक्षी 'दिमाग जी' के निर्देश पर हम जैसे ही जमकर पढाई करने बैठते है, निद्रा देवी अपना तांडव शुरू कर देती है. इतनी प्रबलता से आक्रमण करती है कि प्रतीत होने लगता है, "अभिमन्यु को मौत तो इसीलिए आई थी कि उसकी माता को निद्रा आई थी, पर हम अगर अभी नहीं सोएंगे तो हमारी मौत जरूर आएगी".

वैसे नहीं सोने की नाकाम कोशिश से बेहतर यही होता है की हम 'सरेंडर' कर दे और हम यही करते भी है. दिलासा दिलाने के लिए महत्वाकांक्षी 'दिमाग जी' से हम ये कह देते है कि सफल परीक्षार्थी भी सोता रहा होगा, बस उसने यह बात पत्रिका वालो को नहीं बताई ताकि मम्मी की 'चप्पल', पापा का 'संस्कारहीन- आलस्य- प्रवीण' और रिश्तेदारो का 'भाग्यशाली निकला ये सुत्तकड़' इत्यादि आक्रमण न झेलना पड़े.

बहरहाल, महत्वाकांक्षी 'दिमाग जी' को यही सांत्वना दे कर हम सोते है कि जब उठेंगे तब अच्छी पढाई होगी, लेकिन पत्रिका में साक्षात्कार छपने जैसी किस्मत भी तो होनी चाहिए भाईसाहब. यहाँ तो उठते ही भूख लग जाती है और खाते ही निद्रा देवी का पुर्नआगमन हो जाता है. पढ़े तो कब पढ़े बेचारा विद्यार्थी.

भाग्यशाली था महाभारत काल का अभिमन्यु, जिसके अधूरे ज्ञान के लिए उसकी माता की निद्रा पर दोष गया. उसकी स्वयं की निद्रा पर कोई आंच नहीं आई.

हम कलयुगी विद्यार्थियों को वह सुख कहाँ. हाँ, बस सांत्वना के तौर पर 'कुकर भर दाल- भात- चोखा' पर दोषारोपण कर क्षणिक सुख- संतोष पाया जा सकता है. 

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Friends are Panacea 😊😊

My permanent WhatsApp status is, "Friends are Panacea 😊😊". Indeed they are.

This quote has become eternal truth of my life. Panacea is something which is a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases. In my life, my friends are cure to all my problems. Since, no one is perfect; we need each other in different situations; we hate each other for one habit or the other; BUT, we complete each other by filling that imperfection of ours.

So, today's post is dedicated to all my friends... to whomsoever it may concern. 😎 

Sometimes friends are literally "JUST A CALL AWAY" and sometimes they are "OUT OF REACH". 😉 Sometimes they take precious CL or travel a distance of about 400 KMs on a general ticket just to see each other and sometimes they don't turn up despite invitation. 😀 Sometimes they become too competitive and sometimes they become a great कन्धा to support you at your failures. 

They are the best persons to scold you by worst ways. 😬 They are the first people to laugh at you when you fall down BUT they are also the first ones to extend their helping hand for saving you from falling. They invent unimaginative ideas of teasing you. They only can get you a birthday cake with चुड़ैल written over it. 😹

They can lie without hesitation to protect you at one occasion and on the other, they can lie a fact before your parents just to get you beaten. (This is me by the way 😜 ).

They would love to spend time with you but would leave you free when you need alone time to study. They are the happiest persons in universe on your success. (Friends from Chapra 😘 😻 )

They don't complain for not calling them but can beat you hard for keeping your phone off on your birthday. 😕

These are basic characteristics of friends which qualify them to be a panacea. Thousands of pages can be written describing them, but why should I risk my life by praising my donkey- monkey friends. 😈 इन लोगों को सर क्यूँ चढ़ाना. 😝😹

Basically, their positive influence makes my life worth living.

may this trance last forever...

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