Monday 21 October 2013

CAREFREE CHILDHOOD



Those were the days ,
Our carefree ways 
No worry ,
No hurry ,
No burdens of stress ,
Life was far from a mess ,

We laughed ,
And we played 
The world was ours ,
No feelings we barred,
The birds and the flowers ,
We loved  all alike 

Small wonders around ,
Kept us spell bound ,
Life was simple and sweet ,
Every moment was a treat 
Wish we could rewind ,
God  that would be so kind .

Pushpa  Chaturvedi 

Sunday 20 October 2013

A BABY'S LAUGHTER -REWARD FOR ALL THOSE TEARS


A BABYS LAUGHTER - REWARD FOR ALL THOSE TEARS 

 Please keep on laughing dear ,
Your laughter fills my heart with cheer ,
It brings sunshine into my room .
The  pretty buds can't help but bloom ,

The birds have started singing sweetly ,
Happy hearing your laughing melody .
Look my doll the  kittens are dancing ,
Your magical laughter is so charming ,

Your laughter is a mystical godly rhyme 
Mesmerized is my eternal soul sublime ,
Laughing has given  my soul a new shine ,
My cute little baby your laughter is indeed divine 

Pushpa  Chaturvedi 



Tuesday 8 October 2013

GOD WILL SHOW US THE WAY


             GOD WILL SHOW US THE WAY 

God on bended knees we pray ,
To show mankind the spiritual way ,
With so many paths under the stars 
Let  the righteous path be ours 

I hear cries of anguish on this one 
Stress is all over there in tons .
Crimes never seem to take a holiday ,
Rape and murder create headlines everyday ,

Sex and drugs are not hard to find .
It seems as if the world has gone  blind .
When children are welding guns .
Schools are no longer that fun ,

Politeness  has vanished away ,
Rudeness is having a hay day .
Moms  and dads are busy making money ,
Teens glued to phones are whispering to their honey .

A place which was once called home ,
Inmates now often make it a war torn zone ,
Its either TV watching or computer games ,
Or play stations on screen frames .

The parks are now gangster hide outs ,
Leaving kids to play alone there springs doubts ,
Little girls  need to be escorted every where ,
Perverts  prowling for a prey  create a scare .

Love birds of different castes and religions ,
Become victims of societies inhuman decisions ,
Corruption and greed  are the in thing ,
Might is right is the song they love to sing .

What was once right now seems so wrong ,
The beat and lyrics are so different in new songs ,
Old is no longer thought to be gold ,
It's now ok to rock ,bare and be bold .

In this chaos of crime ,corruption and despair ,
What has happened to humanity everywhere ?
Why are honest whistle blowers being punished ?
Why are  proclaimed god men who rape being sheltered ?

Having love faith and trust in our almighty creator ,
With folded hands we pray  to our supreme vindicator ,
To help  stop these  outrageous  acts  of man kind ,
And  give humans soundness to use their wise mind ,

Shake all with your supreme power and wisdom ,
And awaken their consciousness  in thy beloved kingdom 
Endow  all with good sense  to do good deeds ,
Shower  all with your grace and show all the path to heed 

God on bended Knees we pray 
We know you will show us the way
Make all paths lead to love harmony and peace,
We beseech you to bless humanity to live in ease .
 .

Pushpa Chaturvedi 

Monday 7 October 2013

LAST MOMENTS


           LAST MOMENTS 

He said 
When I am no more 
She said 
Don't say that anymore 
He said 
But that's a well known fact .

She said 
But I don't want to think of that .
Life will be difficult to combat ,
I don't want to be reminded ,
I want to remain blinded 
No you cannot leave me 
I love you why don't you see ?

He said 
Nobody can deny this body is dying .
Give me the warmth of your hand and stop crying 
We all know one day our body will die .
The soul will mingle with the divine 
And rise above to  the infinite sky 
This can't be denied my dear 
Life is to be lived without fear 

Life is to be happy in the present ,
It is futile to unnecessarily lament  
Our life together was Gods grace ,
I want you  to live with a brave face .
Fill my heart  with your beautiful smile ,
Let's rejoice together ,we only have a while .

Pray and thank HIM for all that we shared ,
HE loved us and always cared ,
HE  joined our lives  in this  world ,
Life  ups and downs he unfurled 
I want you to always keep smiling ,
Remember I will be around you in hiding 
When you close your eyes you will see 
A glowing smiling face that will be me 

We are sent here with a role 
We play the script as per HIS scroll.
Its time for me to exit the stage .
For a new script on a new page 
Do your duty and listen to HIM.
We are all HIS beautiful hymns .
HIS amazing awesome creations .
Sing HIS praises on all occasions 
Live the gift of life with patience .

Praise the almighty and sing aloud ,
I can hear the divine chanting of the silent sound  
I can see love and the glowing light 
Let me flow with peace and not fight !!!


















Sunday 6 October 2013

THE GREEDY BUSINESS MAN


A greedy business man yearned for  more and more .
On learning of a treasure hidden on a  high sandy hill 
Far far  away on the  huge rocky seashore .
He trudged all alone to get a bag filled 

Slipping many a times while walking upward,
Enduring the blazing sun and the blowing sand ,
He continued the difficult climb totally undeterred 
to reach the hill top and grab the treasure in his hand .

At last he was there feeling happy and  aware ,
that  soon he would have the riches in his bag .
But alas !he saw only a huge rock nearly square .
He wondered now ,what could be the real  snag ?

Oh ! I know he thought the treasure must be under the rock .
Puffing and huffing hard he turned the heavy rock stone .
On spotting a silvery shine on the opposite side of the block .
He shouted in ecstasy"Eureka ! there's silver here ,now my very own "

He rubbed very hard to shed the  silvery sand ,
An inscription then he  found clearly engraved 
"Greed is the root cause of evil in this land 
You should be satisfied with what you have in hand "

The greedy business man now realized his mistake ,
Returned to his house to work and hardly took a break 
Became sincere  and trust worthy in his business dealings ,
What he earned now gave him joy and satisfied his feelings .

Friday 4 October 2013

THE MAGIC OF A HUG / JADU KI JHAPI



THE MAGIC OF A HUG 

Her loving son was home today 
She  had no words to say ,
She hugged him tight instead ,
And felt her heart melt away .
The close warm hug kindled him ,
 Love just over flowed to the brim .

Two friends hugged each other ,
It showed they cared  liked loving brothers ,
They shared their sorrows and joys 
Hugging  like cute little boys .
They felt so nice and warm inside ,
Love and trust just poured in tides 

Mother cuddled her baby with a squeezing hug ,
The baby  curled up to her bosom feeling loved and snug .
The smiling girl  hugged her lovely white teddy bear ,
The soft closeness spoke of the love they shared .
It's funny how a hug makes everyone feel so good ,
In every place and time it is always understood .

A hug is an amazing way to show your love feelings ,
Exchange hugs with your loved ones they are so healing .
A hug builds trust and makes way for honest communication.
It is a magic remedy for anger ,loneliness and isolation .
A hug boosts  immunity ,relaxes muscles and reduces  pain 
It increases self esteem and self love a real long term gain .

Serotonin released  elevates moods and creates happiness ,
Oxytocin level increase creates bonding and closeness 
The pleasure hormone Dopamine's  levels are  boosted 
The stress hormone Cortisol gets a beating and is suppressed .
Hugs reduce stress,anxiety and high BP ,hence are  great for the heart .
So don't forget to hug your loved ones when you meet and part 

One hug equals to two as you give and receive 
Love  flows both ways and your insides  sense relieved ,
Relationships  are strengthened  energies  are exchanged 
Trust compassion and empathy  are  willingly perceived 
So just open up your hearts and open up your arms .
Hug your loved ones more often it never ever harms .



Do you give out a lot of hugs?
How much do you love hugging?
Some one  said ......
We need four hugs a day for survival. 
We need eight hugs a day for maintenance. 
We need twelve hugs a day for growth.
Do you agree ? 


THE MAGIC OF A HUG - JADU KI JHAPI 


A hug  from  your loved one works wonders ...your love crush ,your spouse your kids  ,your best friend ,mother , your grandma, that adorable little baby , your cousins  etc I think we can all agree that hugging is awesome. A hug exchanged in joy or sorrow eases you heart and soul . It makes you feel good and it makes you smile.  It is many a times  better then words and it’s also awesome because it actually benefits your body  in many many ways by releasing  good hormones which are great for your physical ,mental and spiritual health that you probably didn’t know about. In some communities greeting  even  on the first introduction is done with a mild hug and a peck .

In fact  hugging  is like  meditation and laughter ,an extremely effective healing  therapy in sickness, disease, loneliness, depression, anxiety and stress.The gentle pressure on the sternum creates an emotional charge which activates the Solar Plexus Chakra. This stimulates the thymus gland, which regulates and balances the body's production of white blood cells, which keep us healthy and disease free.

A proper deep hug, where the hearts are pressing together, benefits you in  many ways: It nurtures  trust and a sense of safety, heals feelings of loneliness, isolation, and anger and elevates moods  Hugs  also strengthen the immune system and reduces tension ,helps the muscles to relax Hugs teach us how to give and receive.  and thus educate us how love flows both ways.The energy exchange between the people hugging is an investment in the relationship resulting in win-win outcomes.  Hugging makes you a better and a more compassionate  and an empathetic person and  softens your personality 

 The cuddles we received from our  parents while growing up  tell us we are loved and special .These remain imprinted  in our cells and therefore, connect us to our ability to self love and increase our self esteem 

Hugging is beneficial as long as you trust the person you embrace  not if you’re hugging randoms. In fact hugging people you’re not close to or you don’t know at all raises anxiety levels and actually makes you more stressed out .Obviously. How would you feel if you got a hug from a complete stranger out of nowhere? 

So if you’re feeling lonely  and sad, go ahead and ask your loved ones to hug you. Or  you just go and hug them. Obviously, you’ll feel much better in the end. 

Wednesday 2 October 2013

LOVE YOUR EYES



 LOVE YOUR EYES 

I am your soulful twin translucent  eyes shining bright ,
I reflect the universe upside down in your  intelligent brain 
Refract the kaleidoscope of light in you mind's black night 
My black-hole, iris-centered pupils contract and expand when you strain .
Absorbing galaxies of light, to transform  the invisible into sight .

You are the lucky chosen one to see and read what's here 
To continue right into your golden years give me your ears .
Please keep me healthy and abide by my  simple wish list 
Eye conditions can run in families this fact  cannot be dismissed .

Eat right ,a diet rich in vitamin A and omega 3 fatty acids .
I hate when you smoke ,it puts me in a terrible fix .
Hydration is important so that I don't feel dry and itchy 
I blink 16 times a minute to keep myself  wet and non sticky .

When I cannot see clearly  you fall in  school grades and stumble ,
I need to be checked regularly by a specialist  to avoid these grumbles .
Spectacles  when prescribed  should be used as per advice.
 Polaroid sunglasses on sunny days will cut the UV Sun rays  to be precise

Focussing on computers or any one thing for very long ,
I get fatigued  and also forget to blink ,that's very wrong ,
Try the 20-20-20 rule: this can help to reduce  my  strain 
Every 20 min look away 20 ft in front of you for 20 secs ,don't refrain 
Red eyes and foreign body sensations are never to be neglected  
Graded blurring with age due to cataract needs to be frequently checked 
Diabetes ,high blood pressure and glaucoma play havoc with my  vision 
Their progress may be slow so please make my check ups a regular mission 

I have no voice for sure but  I still speak volumes confidently ,
Of love,joy ,grief and fear,I even smile ,laugh and cry with tears in actuality .
I am the window to your soul ,look into the mirror gaze at me .
My silent soul will speak to you ,just listen ,don't you agree 

Sight is the great glory of our senses' ,mystic and a great wonder 
The tragic man is not  the one who really  cannot see .
He learns to live with content and stops his life from falling asunder 
The tragic man is he who can see like you and me but does not  want to see 
 He is the one who is unhappy ,always complaining .making  plenty blunders 

I am the window to your health and soul sublime ,
I show you the beautiful world and it's changing times ,
Keep me clean ,healthy  and shining bright 
Then  you can even see in me Gods love and light 



The eye through which I see God is the same eye through which God sees me;
my eye and God's eye are one eye, one seeing, one knowing, one love.


We are endowed with five sense faculties: sight, hearing, taste , smell and touch. Of all these the faculty of sight is the most important. Eyes are therefore rightly spoken of as 'windows of the soul.' Eyes reveal the inner state of the mind - whatever it be, of peace and tranquility, or of anger and unrest , love  and admiration .It is through the power of the eyes that a mesmerist or a hypnotist controls his subject. Some reptiles, too, transfix and paralyze their prey, making it immobile by casting their strong gaze on it.

The mother transmits her love to a baby through her eyes. Even the domestic animals find comfort from the loving gaze of their master. Poets sing of the laughing eyes, sparkling eyes, liquid eyes, languishing eyes, drilling eyes, speaking eyes, and so on. Romance is talking of love with your eyes .The silent language of the eyes is wonderful indeed. Words fail to convey the expressiveness of the eyes. With no words, the eyes are still eloquent. Their silent speech 

We use our eyes most of our time in admiring the outer surface of worldly things, and do not care to see the very soul of the matter that lies hidden underneath which speaks of the Great Creator, the creative life-principle, without which even the surface beauty cannot exist for a fraction of a second. .

The third eye (also known as the inner eye) is a mystical and esoteric concept referring to a speculative invisible eye  which provides perception beyond ordinary sight.The third eye refers to the ajna, or brow, chakra. It is believed to be the gate that leads to inner realms and spaces of higher consciousness. It symbolizes a state of enlightenment or the imaginative recreation of mental images having deeply personal spiritual or psychological significance. The third eye is often associated with religious visions, clairvoyance, the ability to observe chakras and auras, pre recognition ,and out-of-body experiences. People who claim to have the capacity to utilize their third eyes are seers.

We cannot talk about eyes and forget Hellen Keller from whom we have learnt a lot .She was  rendered deaf and blind at 19 months by scarlet fever, she learned to read (in several languages) and even speak, eventually graduating with honors .She authored 13 books, wrote countless articles, and devoted her life to social reforms Here are some of her quotes -
“The most pathetic person in the world is some one who has sight but no vision.” 
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart” 
“You don't love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear.” 
“What I'm looking for is not out there, it is in me.” 


Tuesday 1 October 2013

WHY DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND ?


WHY DONT YOU UNDERSTAND 

God came in my dreams and said ,
Oh ! dear  ,Why don't you  understand ?
The misery around you is man made ,
I sent you to live with love and peace ,
How did you forget this with such ease !!!
Stop this crazy greed and let your ego freeze .

You are never satisfied with what you get ,
You kill with thrill and love to sweat ,
Stop ,stop this fight over religion and land ,
This power game is all a big ego sham .
Awaken  your sleeping soul inside 
Listen to its  silent sound  for a while ,

You have only one life to live ,
Spread love ,trust ,compassion and give ,
Be happy and create happiness around ,
This Mother Earth is your holy ground ,
Don't make it impure with rivers of blood  shed,
Recognize the  pure white light shining ahead ,
Bask in my  divine love and light  dear soul ,
Live with love and peace  understand your life's goal