India v/s Pakistan

I have something to say about Today's match between India and Pakistan. Although after one day I have my exam , but I know this is the right moment to say what I feel so I would continue.

All I want to say is - Lets pray that India wins. But not that Pakistan loses. In the same way , though in different context , as we say being positive , that the cup is half full , and not half empty.

Most of the times , specially when the match is between India and Pakistan , we forget that its a game. Media misguides people and infuses unhealthy spirit of competition. We also this way increases extra pressure on the players.Ironically and unconsciously we are responsible for the poor performance of theirs. And later we accuse them for not performing well , when we are no one to do so unless we prove that we can play better than they have played.

It is inevitable that one team will lose and other will win. And if we lose , it will be due to errors on our part. But then its Just a game. If not this time , we will come back with more refined skills. Accusations can never help. And the right approach would be to encourage for tomorrow's performance than accuse for today's loss.

Treat Game as a game and not like War.And treat Pakistan just like any other country because any wrong idea you convey will come back to you with double force and even if it doesn't ,  the misguided vibes you throw , harm the grace of your own personality and peace of your mind.

India was always a land of monks and sadhus who believed in making a Balance between contrary emotions and will ever be this spirit inside us whether we recognize it or no. And sooner we recognize , better for us as both individuals and Indians. Whether India wins or loses in the match today , it will never lose its spirit to perform better, poise and humanitarian values. So cheers for the spirit and not the demonstration because later is a matter of moment which comes and goes , but the spirit is eternal which always flows...

The man who burnt himself ...

Only a week has passed since the day when the world with its horrified eyes saw Japan drowning and burning in the flames of our planet's destiny. But yesterday when Rajesh Meena burnt himself in Sawai Madhopur , was it destiny ? Or the negligence of Government? Which is more tragic ? Death by Calamity or death because of Neglect ? 

A man sacrificed himself on the altar of Justice which was denied to an old female brutally murdered by dacoits in Sawai Madhopur. This young man , fighting for justice , burnt himself when government played with people - "we are deaf and blind" game. 

This is happening too far - in Rajasthan only - but too far from my place yet in nights I am not able to sleep. Cacophonous words ring in my ear - "This is the Ghor Kalyug." Not because nature is taking its revenge upon us for our exploitation of her but even human being have crossed their limits of all 'taamsik pravrati' (Devil instincts) 

Now lets clap in appreciation as the CI , who had been burnt by angered mass , is announced to be dead as a 'Shaheed' and his family is being awarded 25 Lakh and so n so . (Of course, This must be all Planned) . And the man who died as Rajesh Meena , after sometime will be forgotten by media and government and become an "anonymous." 

Yes 'Anonymous'. Becuase this is Kalyug. And the 'Destruction till Doomsday' has already begun.  But Rajesh's sacrifice will not be forgotten by people and this a miniature 'Satyug' in today's Kalyug. People will remember his sacrifice and after all sacrifices by people like him - Satyug will dawn again. 

Magic is in each moment : Guzaarish

On Sunday I watched the movie Guzaarish. And I hated the movie. I hated it because it didn't let me weep ( as I must when something touches me deeply ). It formed tears in one deep corner of my heart , it brought them to my eyes and before I could shed them , it said mischievously , खरी है खोटी है , रोने को छोटी है ... सौ ग्राम ज़िन्दगी , संभालके खर्ची है...

It was a wonderful movie. It begins with a song which is about Smiling and living life at fullest , but soon we learn that the protagonist wants to submit a petition of Euthanasia i.e. Mercy-killing in court. That's an irony. For protagonist the journey is difficult. He is being misunderstood by his friends and those who revere him as an ideal because after his accident for twelve long years he was paralyzed and yet he inspired millions to fight and live and people thought now he himself is leaving the battle. I thought the same. But as the movie progressed I began to love the Magician (protagonist) and the moment I felt love for him I wished him death to stop his pain. 

It is a rare skill of knowing when to quit honorably. Quit , here simply means , to leave the ground when you think it is right time to leave. At any turning point of our life , we should remember , it is our own life and not of those who love us. So the decisions should be ours and not theirs. Suppose they take our decisions , will they come and bear its consequences - No. 

Well at the core of the movie there is Magic. The protagonist is a Magician. But why magic has been shown as his profession?  Because Magic is something we perform and witness every second and does not value it. What is magic , by the way? A trick , an illusion? What is life? An  illusion - as most of saints tell us. And what is happiness? Wise men tell us , its a trick. And what's a trick? Which we ourselves perform. So isn't it our own choice to be happy and live thankfully. Thankfully because God gave us this magic to perform. Now its up to us how beautifully we perform it. 

I bet Sanjay Leela Bhansali has performed his magic very well. Once in a while , such movies show us a ray of hope for Indian Cinema. We have almost forgotten that Cinema is an art and it should be treated as an art. Rat bitten scripts , cheap comedy , cliche dialogues and poor cinematography is offered to us on the name of Cinema. Guzaarish , on the contrary (to me at least) seems to be an artist's work. It had superb script , significant dialogues and very well acting - a combo pack. And yes , how can I forget about beautiful songs? They are wonderfully written and composed. 

I think the movie deserves at least one watch. And mind please , a careful watch , without prejudices. And remember one dialogue from it always - 

Life is short,

Break the rules, 

forgive quickly, 

kiss slowly, 

love truly, 

laugh uncontrollably, 

And never regret anything that made you smile.