Thing that matters

If we set ourself to achieve a target, more than the result the thing that really matters is the journey and path we took to achieve that.

अधूरे ख्वाब

सिमट कर रह गई है ये जिंदगी कागज़ के टुकड़े के लिए
बचपन में जाने क्या क्या ख्वाब देखे थे......

What brings downfall?

Power, a great word isn’t it. However, have you ever wondered what could it do if not used wisely? It is a thing that builds a person but simultaneously it has the ability to cause destruction of the person(s) as well. A famous saying by Edward Abbey “Power is dangerous, power attracts the worst and corrupts the best” defines its nature very well.

Decline or downfall is sudden destruction of a person or organization that might result in loss of power, health and wealth. What is well flourished at present, might evade in some way that no one even remembers. If we talk in the language of science, there is a law of equilibrium, according to which it is in the nature of everything to remain in equilibrium. Therefore, in scientific terms, we can assume that demolition is also required to maintain a balance in the ecosystem. However, self-destruction is quite different from natural destruction. While natural degradation is a necessity, the person himself invites self-destruction. It is the feeling of superiority or power over others that makes a person prioritize himself over others. Sometimes a person’s strengths might also lead to its destruction.

If you see examples from history, where well-flourished culture, dynasties have evaded. What I could understand by reading many texts that it is the extra power or ability that makes someone to consider itself as superior to another, drags a particular thing to its degradation. A great example lies in front of us is the decline of the great Roman Empire, which was a result of misuse of powers. Although they were far ahead and advanced from others in every aspect, those powers and the feeling of superiority made the rulers believed that they could conquer anything in the world, but who knew it would lead to their destruction. Another example is the deterioration of the Mughal Empire in India, who were once hard to defeat. There are a lot of other examples where the feeling of dominance over others lead to the destruction of many empires, organizations and even many individuals who were once used to be very strong. Possession of certain power or resources induces the person to change his habits and make him restless if his desires aren’t fulfilled. What I learned from so many examples is that a person who is hardworking and determined actually leads to success and fame, but the person who has received success or fame in ready to use condition without much effort is the one who is responsible for its destruction. Since he does not know the amount of struggle and hard work has been devoted. Very few individuals have the ability to sustain what his/her ancestors have created for them.  

It could be concluded that power does not make anyone stronger or famous, using it prudently does. Therefore, if you think you have power over something use it wisely. There is always something much greater, someone better to replace the past. Never forget it is the qualities that make a person to be remembered over time.

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सफ़र (journey)

मंज़िल तक का सफर यूं ही चलता रहेगा दोस्त
एक मंजिल तक पहुंचता हूं, दूसरी का सफ़र शुरू हो जाता है
मैं चलता रहता हूं बस मुकाम बदलते जाते हैं.....


The journey to the destination will be the same.
I reach a destination, the travel for another begins
I keep moving, only destination changes.....

Time

We use to wear time on hand...
Which is in no one's hand
#wristwatch #time

ग़म की मुस्कुराहट

हंसी की न पूछो ए हुज़ूर
हर मुस्कुराहट एक ग़म छिपाए बैठी है....
ये भी एक कला है होंठों की
जो डाले हुए है पर्दा हर इक ग़म पर...
कहीं इश्क है कहीं तन्हाई
तो कहीं मिलन है कहीं जुदाई...
ग़ज़ब फ़नकार है ये चेहरा
आदत है जिसे मुस्कुराने की
जिंदगी के हर इक ग़म को हंसी तले दबाने की...

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#oldage

जाने कितने पंछियों का सहारा रहा होगा.....

ये दरख़्त आज वीरान खड़ा है.....

#oldage