मेघभरी शाम....
बादलों से घिरी
मेघभरी शाम
छटाओं से भरी
मेघभरी शाम
वादों से घिरी
मेघभरी शाम
यादों की लहरी
मेघभरी शाम
अपनों की नगरी
साथ संगत वो गहरी
मिलना मिलाना
हसीन फुहार की डगरी
लुप्त हो गई ज़रा
हालत यूं बदली
ना मिलना मिलाना
ना अपनों का आना
ना घूमना और फिरना
ना दोस्तों से टकराना
बेचैन हैँ सासें
बेताब सी आँखें
मिलने को आतुर
प्रियजन हमारे
डरे सहमे से सब
हैँ इतनी मजबूरी
बिगड़े है हालात
वायरस जो फैली
मगर इरादे हैँ बुलंद
हौसले के संग
दुआ और यातना
बदलेंगे रंग
पलटेगी किस्मत
लौटेगी बहार
घोलेगी कानों में मिसरी
होठों पे मुस्कान
छटेंगे बादल
होगी उल्हास
मेघभरी शाम लाएगी
खुशियों की फुहार.....
मन विमल
Sunday, 12 July 2020
Thursday, 9 July 2020
The Shining Sun behind Rainy Days.....
The Shining Sun behind Rainy Days.....
Rainy days always bring back special memories to every person. From paper boats floating in the rain water to a fun-filled walk in the flowing rains each one of us has experienced this sometime. There is something magical about the rains as they engulf us in a range of emotions, at times pushing us to let go and immerse ourselves into its beauty.
There have been times when I too have walked into its arms without an umbrella, unshielded to let go of myself and my inhibitions and at times even my tears. The salty water of my eyes mingling with the raindrops reaffiming Charlie Chaplin's take on it.
Mumbai has been experiencing a downpour the last few days. The rain drops lashing down on trees, roads and buildings. Pictures and videos of the waves from the mighty Arabian Sea striking the gibber stones on Marine drive keep surging in the media. There were times when my heart would be set on getting drenched in the rains in those settings. I seem to be at odds with it today wanting to protect myself from any possible infection. Thanks to Covid 19 times have changed so much that the new normal has become devoid of innocent drenching in the rains for most of us.
I also could not help recalling a poem on 'The Rainy Day', by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
" The day is cold, and dark, and dreary;
It rains, and the wind is never weary;
The vine still clings to the moldering wall,
But at every gust the dead leaves fall,
And the day is dark and dreary.
My life is cold, and dark, and dreary;
It rains, and the wind is never weary;
My thoughts still cling to the moldering Past,
But the hopes of youth fall thick in the blast
And the days are dark and dreary.
Be still, sad heart! and cease repining;
Behind the clouds is the sun still shining;
Thy fate is the common fate of all,
Into each life some rain must fall,
Some days must be dark and dreary."
This poem is a wonderful reflection of today's world post Covid 19. Like the rains, misery is an inseparable part of our lives. The first stanza of the poem describes the dreary weather conditions. The second stanza metaphorically links it to our melancholic thoughts and misery.
However one must give full credit to the poet for ultimately steering us to positivity in the last stanza where he says that it may be raining now but the sun is still shining behind the clouds. Our grief may prevent us from seeing it now but nevertheless it would certainly shine again.
Happiness and sufferings in life are cyclical. Each one of us undergoes heartache and pain but it is important to master the art of overcoming grief. Pain is compulsory but suffering can be optional. Ironically over the weekend I spoke about happiness on my YouTube channel only to face the tragic death of one of our young employees at office the very next day.
Rainy days always bring back special memories to every person. From paper boats floating in the rain water to a fun-filled walk in the flowing rains each one of us has experienced this sometime. There is something magical about the rains as they engulf us in a range of emotions, at times pushing us to let go and immerse ourselves into its beauty.
There have been times when I too have walked into its arms without an umbrella, unshielded to let go of myself and my inhibitions and at times even my tears. The salty water of my eyes mingling with the raindrops reaffiming Charlie Chaplin's take on it.
Mumbai has been experiencing a downpour the last few days. The rain drops lashing down on trees, roads and buildings. Pictures and videos of the waves from the mighty Arabian Sea striking the gibber stones on Marine drive keep surging in the media. There were times when my heart would be set on getting drenched in the rains in those settings. I seem to be at odds with it today wanting to protect myself from any possible infection. Thanks to Covid 19 times have changed so much that the new normal has become devoid of innocent drenching in the rains for most of us.
I also could not help recalling a poem on 'The Rainy Day', by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
" The day is cold, and dark, and dreary;
It rains, and the wind is never weary;
The vine still clings to the moldering wall,
But at every gust the dead leaves fall,
And the day is dark and dreary.
My life is cold, and dark, and dreary;
It rains, and the wind is never weary;
My thoughts still cling to the moldering Past,
But the hopes of youth fall thick in the blast
And the days are dark and dreary.
Be still, sad heart! and cease repining;
Behind the clouds is the sun still shining;
Thy fate is the common fate of all,
Into each life some rain must fall,
Some days must be dark and dreary."
This poem is a wonderful reflection of today's world post Covid 19. Like the rains, misery is an inseparable part of our lives. The first stanza of the poem describes the dreary weather conditions. The second stanza metaphorically links it to our melancholic thoughts and misery.
However one must give full credit to the poet for ultimately steering us to positivity in the last stanza where he says that it may be raining now but the sun is still shining behind the clouds. Our grief may prevent us from seeing it now but nevertheless it would certainly shine again.
Happiness and sufferings in life are cyclical. Each one of us undergoes heartache and pain but it is important to master the art of overcoming grief. Pain is compulsory but suffering can be optional. Ironically over the weekend I spoke about happiness on my YouTube channel only to face the tragic death of one of our young employees at office the very next day.
Each day can be so unpredictable. All that remains with us is mastering the skill of maintaining our balance.
Times are specially tough now due to the fear of Corona virus and Covid 19 yet it is important to remain optimistic because it is this positive spirit which will help us sail through with certainty. So, be still, sad heart! and cease repining; behind the clouds is the sun still shining.....
Times are specially tough now due to the fear of Corona virus and Covid 19 yet it is important to remain optimistic because it is this positive spirit which will help us sail through with certainty. So, be still, sad heart! and cease repining; behind the clouds is the sun still shining.....
Wednesday, 1 July 2020
Hellen Keller : A world beyond limitations....
Hellen Keller : A world beyond limitations.....
Two hands and legs, eyes and ears, a nose and a mouth and our brain, we take these for granted. Many times those of us who are blessed with all these are not even aware of the limitations their absence can cause.
Indeed a person with physical or mental disabilities maybe restrained yet that does deprive him or her of his right to participate equally. Neither does it mean that such persons are unable to meet success. History is replete with instances of achievements by persons with different kinds of disabilities. All of us have heard of Hellen Keller, 27 June, Hellen Keller Day commemorates the life and achievements of Helen Keller and also celebrates human resilience and achievement. It is a day which recognizes the struggles and hardships faced by those with disabilities so that we can have sensitivity towards them.
Helen Keller was not born blind but lost her vision and ability to hear due to an illness. She lived in despair till Ms. Anne Sullivan, her teacher and trainer entered her life. Her initial days of learning were full of struggle. It was the cool and soothing touch of water which enabled her to understand and fathom the word, 'water'. There was no looking back after that. Such was the dedication of Ms. Anne Sullivan that Hellen Keller was the first deaf and blind person to earn a bachelor’s degree in the United States of America.
Sheer grit and determination enabled her to transform into a prominent personality, a well-known writer, an orator, a human rights advocate, a political and social activist. Most importantly she was a pioneer for those battling with disabilities in their lives. By her own example she proved that with self will and determination, one can overcome any limitation in life.
Two hands and legs, eyes and ears, a nose and a mouth and our brain, we take these for granted. Many times those of us who are blessed with all these are not even aware of the limitations their absence can cause.
Indeed a person with physical or mental disabilities maybe restrained yet that does deprive him or her of his right to participate equally. Neither does it mean that such persons are unable to meet success. History is replete with instances of achievements by persons with different kinds of disabilities. All of us have heard of Hellen Keller, 27 June, Hellen Keller Day commemorates the life and achievements of Helen Keller and also celebrates human resilience and achievement. It is a day which recognizes the struggles and hardships faced by those with disabilities so that we can have sensitivity towards them.
Helen Keller was not born blind but lost her vision and ability to hear due to an illness. She lived in despair till Ms. Anne Sullivan, her teacher and trainer entered her life. Her initial days of learning were full of struggle. It was the cool and soothing touch of water which enabled her to understand and fathom the word, 'water'. There was no looking back after that. Such was the dedication of Ms. Anne Sullivan that Hellen Keller was the first deaf and blind person to earn a bachelor’s degree in the United States of America.
Sheer grit and determination enabled her to transform into a prominent personality, a well-known writer, an orator, a human rights advocate, a political and social activist. Most importantly she was a pioneer for those battling with disabilities in their lives. By her own example she proved that with self will and determination, one can overcome any limitation in life.
Her story gives hope and is a source of inspiration and encouragement to those who have to face untold hardships by birth or due to some unfortunate incident in their lives. It demonstrates that with self commitment and dedication one can achieve anything and everything.
Positivity radiated from the life of Helen Keller.
She stood by the fact that character could be strengthened through experience of trial and suffering. She believed that unless we were dedicated to our work and derived happiness out of it we would be a menace to our profession as well as to ourselves.
Positivity radiated from the life of Helen Keller.
She stood by the fact that character could be strengthened through experience of trial and suffering. She believed that unless we were dedicated to our work and derived happiness out of it we would be a menace to our profession as well as to ourselves.
Adding a ray of hope to everyone's life she said one should not be disappointed by failures because when one door closes, another opens. However often we look regretfully upon the closed door ignoring the one that has opened for us.
To her, social justice depended upon the great mass of the people because only their sense of responsibility would enable each other's welfare. She also said that one can attain happiness only by brightening lives of others. Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification but through dedication and commitment towards a worthy purpose.
To her, social justice depended upon the great mass of the people because only their sense of responsibility would enable each other's welfare. She also said that one can attain happiness only by brightening lives of others. Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification but through dedication and commitment towards a worthy purpose.
Our success and happiness lies in us. If we resolve to be happy and remain joyful conquering all our difficulties would be much more easy.
To her, education was not blind learning but a medium to train the child to use his brains, to make a place for himself in the world and maintain his rights even when society seemed to be shoving him into the scrap-heap.
She was appalled by the fact that millions were spent on war and war engines than on the entire public school system. And to her, a teacher was someone who breathes life into knowledge so that it takes new form in progress and civilization.
She had her moments of fame in Hollywood too when she was honoiured with the Academy Award for “Helen Keller in Her Story,” a 1955 documentary film about her life. Time magazine had listed her as one among the 100 most important figures of the 20th century in 1999.
When we hear the word ‘disabled,’ we inadvertently think about people who can’t walk or talk, see or hear or do anything which "normal" people take for granted. Hellen Keller was a towering personality who not only proved this wrong. She is a source of inspiration not only to persons with disabilities but to millions of other people. What touches me most is her positivity and simple approach to life.
To her, education was not blind learning but a medium to train the child to use his brains, to make a place for himself in the world and maintain his rights even when society seemed to be shoving him into the scrap-heap.
She was appalled by the fact that millions were spent on war and war engines than on the entire public school system. And to her, a teacher was someone who breathes life into knowledge so that it takes new form in progress and civilization.
She had her moments of fame in Hollywood too when she was honoiured with the Academy Award for “Helen Keller in Her Story,” a 1955 documentary film about her life. Time magazine had listed her as one among the 100 most important figures of the 20th century in 1999.
When we hear the word ‘disabled,’ we inadvertently think about people who can’t walk or talk, see or hear or do anything which "normal" people take for granted. Hellen Keller was a towering personality who not only proved this wrong. She is a source of inspiration not only to persons with disabilities but to millions of other people. What touches me most is her positivity and simple approach to life.
Honestly real disability exists among those who drown in self-pity, prrocrastinate and by being bitter are unable to find joys in life. Most of us would never know what it feels to be differently abled. Yet all of us can imbibe the positive thoughts of Hellen Keller and look at life afresh. That would be a beffiting tribute to her and to humanity.....
Thursday, 25 June 2020
Women Farmer Producer Companies transforming the face of Agriculture in Maharashtra.....
Women Farmer Producer Companies transforming the face of Agriculture in Maharashtra.....
Online is the new mantra, screen fatigue or no, we all are head over heels into it. So over the last two months MSRLM has undertaken reviews, conducted online trainings and workshops and even held interactive sessions.
Last week we had organized an online discussion with women Farmer Producer Companies established by MSRLM Umed.
In a world of agriculture and marketing which is still dominated by men, MSRLM Umed has established 15 Women Farmer Producer Companies across Maharashtra.
The overall objective of MSRLM is creation of community based organizations and empowering them through sustainable ilivelihoods. Now that it has created more than 4.5 lakh self help groups and over 8000 producer groups as well as over 8000 enterprises venturing into Farmer Prodcer Companies was the next logical step.
The self help groups had proved themselves by engaging in small businesses however setting up a Farmer Producer Company with legal compliances was an altogether different ball game.
Firstly it needed a sizeable number of women to come together with a willingness to invest in share capital and secondly it needed a lot of statutory and legal compliances.
Our task was made easy by our technical support agency, BASIX. To a large extent the partnership with UNDP and Arya Collateral helped as they contributed in creating groups and training them as Women Sourcing Managers.
As with the general policy of NRLM the first step was capacity building in all aspects from effective cultivation to collectivization as well as study of the markets to ensure good price for their products. It may have been an uphill task but the efforts bore fruits. Today fifteen FPCs have been formed by women entrepreneurs in the remotest districts of Maharashtra including tribal belts. These are in the districts of Gadchiroli, Gondia , Chandrapur, Wardha, Yavatmal in Vidarbha, Palghar in Konkan, Nandurbar in Northern Maharashtra and in drought prone areas of Marathwada like Beed, Jalna and also Solapur from Western Maharashta.
It was heartening to see the progress made by the FPCs in the last two years. Today each FPC had an average annual turnover between Rs.1.50 to Rs.2.50 Crores in which major focus was given on trading activities and collective procurement of seeds and fertilizers .FPCs like Navi Umed from Wardha, Kalamb and Jivonnati FPCs from Yavattmal ,Girija self reliant company from Gondia and Yashwanti FPO from Palghar stand out in their performance.
Interestingly Eco Van FPO from Gadchiroli is engaged in value addition services. They are procuring Custard Apple and Indian Blackberries (Jaamun) and marketing the pulp. Their tasty Custard Apple milkshakes and Jaamun Shots were the talk of the town at the Mahalakshmi Saras in Mumbai. This year too they have procured two tonnes of Jaamun for pulp extraction and syrup preparation. Jaamun is of great support to diabetic persons hence it has a huge demand. These fruits being seasonal such value additions make it available throughout the year.
The FPCs have been active even during the Covid 19 crisis lockdown. Vardaini FPO of Barshi block in Solapur district is engaged in trading of vegetables and fruits during lockdown. They even used the vehicles provided by the NRLM program under AGEY scheme. This activity helped the farmers to market their perishable goods. They also put back on track the supply chain which was disrupted due to lockdown. They also seized the excellent business opportunity whether it was marketing eggs or other products. The FPC not only has input licences but also have dealership of Tech Mahindra for irrigation equipment. They are not only selling Drip and Sprinklers but supplying quality pipeline materials with marginal costs.
Yashwanti FPO of Palghar is one of the best examples for implementing different activities under one roof . The members are engaged in doing trading of Paddy, Procurement of Paddy seeds and fertilizers . They have established Nursery of different vegetables in low cost shade net house and supply them to the members with optimum price. Cultivation and marketing of Jasmine flowers has given them great repute. Activities like drip irrigation, sprinkler dealership, trading of grocery etc have given them a turn over of more than Rs.1 Crore.
Girija, self reliant company at Gondia is also performing well by undertaking different activities like trading , catering, procurement of seeds and fertilizers , grocery trading ,fish feed supply which has increased turn over of the FPO up to Rs.84 lakh during last year and this year collective procurement of seeds and fertilizers has already crossed Rs.74 lakh. They have also opened outlets for sale of organic fertilizers, Paddy, Tur etc.
All these FPOs have understood that completing egal compliances is a must and adhere to it.
FPCs have great opportunities in years to come and with proper planning there is scope to improve their performance. Timely distribution of dividends could also pave the path.
However the biggest takeaway in the online meeting was the confidence and the active participation of the Women from the Board of Directors. This indicates increased livelihoods along with the goal of Women Empowerment.
And all this has been possible thanks to the grit and determination of the SHGs of MSRLM. Kudos to the gutsy women who dared to make inroads into the world of FPCs. May their tribe grow ...
Online is the new mantra, screen fatigue or no, we all are head over heels into it. So over the last two months MSRLM has undertaken reviews, conducted online trainings and workshops and even held interactive sessions.
Last week we had organized an online discussion with women Farmer Producer Companies established by MSRLM Umed.
In a world of agriculture and marketing which is still dominated by men, MSRLM Umed has established 15 Women Farmer Producer Companies across Maharashtra.
The overall objective of MSRLM is creation of community based organizations and empowering them through sustainable ilivelihoods. Now that it has created more than 4.5 lakh self help groups and over 8000 producer groups as well as over 8000 enterprises venturing into Farmer Prodcer Companies was the next logical step.
The self help groups had proved themselves by engaging in small businesses however setting up a Farmer Producer Company with legal compliances was an altogether different ball game.
Firstly it needed a sizeable number of women to come together with a willingness to invest in share capital and secondly it needed a lot of statutory and legal compliances.
Our task was made easy by our technical support agency, BASIX. To a large extent the partnership with UNDP and Arya Collateral helped as they contributed in creating groups and training them as Women Sourcing Managers.
As with the general policy of NRLM the first step was capacity building in all aspects from effective cultivation to collectivization as well as study of the markets to ensure good price for their products. It may have been an uphill task but the efforts bore fruits. Today fifteen FPCs have been formed by women entrepreneurs in the remotest districts of Maharashtra including tribal belts. These are in the districts of Gadchiroli, Gondia , Chandrapur, Wardha, Yavatmal in Vidarbha, Palghar in Konkan, Nandurbar in Northern Maharashtra and in drought prone areas of Marathwada like Beed, Jalna and also Solapur from Western Maharashta.
It was heartening to see the progress made by the FPCs in the last two years. Today each FPC had an average annual turnover between Rs.1.50 to Rs.2.50 Crores in which major focus was given on trading activities and collective procurement of seeds and fertilizers .FPCs like Navi Umed from Wardha, Kalamb and Jivonnati FPCs from Yavattmal ,Girija self reliant company from Gondia and Yashwanti FPO from Palghar stand out in their performance.
Interestingly Eco Van FPO from Gadchiroli is engaged in value addition services. They are procuring Custard Apple and Indian Blackberries (Jaamun) and marketing the pulp. Their tasty Custard Apple milkshakes and Jaamun Shots were the talk of the town at the Mahalakshmi Saras in Mumbai. This year too they have procured two tonnes of Jaamun for pulp extraction and syrup preparation. Jaamun is of great support to diabetic persons hence it has a huge demand. These fruits being seasonal such value additions make it available throughout the year.
The FPCs have been active even during the Covid 19 crisis lockdown. Vardaini FPO of Barshi block in Solapur district is engaged in trading of vegetables and fruits during lockdown. They even used the vehicles provided by the NRLM program under AGEY scheme. This activity helped the farmers to market their perishable goods. They also put back on track the supply chain which was disrupted due to lockdown. They also seized the excellent business opportunity whether it was marketing eggs or other products. The FPC not only has input licences but also have dealership of Tech Mahindra for irrigation equipment. They are not only selling Drip and Sprinklers but supplying quality pipeline materials with marginal costs.
Yashwanti FPO of Palghar is one of the best examples for implementing different activities under one roof . The members are engaged in doing trading of Paddy, Procurement of Paddy seeds and fertilizers . They have established Nursery of different vegetables in low cost shade net house and supply them to the members with optimum price. Cultivation and marketing of Jasmine flowers has given them great repute. Activities like drip irrigation, sprinkler dealership, trading of grocery etc have given them a turn over of more than Rs.1 Crore.
Girija, self reliant company at Gondia is also performing well by undertaking different activities like trading , catering, procurement of seeds and fertilizers , grocery trading ,fish feed supply which has increased turn over of the FPO up to Rs.84 lakh during last year and this year collective procurement of seeds and fertilizers has already crossed Rs.74 lakh. They have also opened outlets for sale of organic fertilizers, Paddy, Tur etc.
All these FPOs have understood that completing egal compliances is a must and adhere to it.
FPCs have great opportunities in years to come and with proper planning there is scope to improve their performance. Timely distribution of dividends could also pave the path.
However the biggest takeaway in the online meeting was the confidence and the active participation of the Women from the Board of Directors. This indicates increased livelihoods along with the goal of Women Empowerment.
And all this has been possible thanks to the grit and determination of the SHGs of MSRLM. Kudos to the gutsy women who dared to make inroads into the world of FPCs. May their tribe grow ...
Wednesday, 17 June 2020
कुशल मंगल...
कुशल मंगल...
धूसर सा आसमान
धुंदली सी आँखें
समंदर का संबल
मन मेँ पर तूफ़ान
सुदूर मंज़िल
भेदी हाक़िम
विवश एकांत
फिर अचानक
मन की पुकार
सुनो रखो
संयम संतुलन
वक़्त गुज़रेगा
सुलझेगा कल
बस थोड़ा संभल
थोड़ा और संभल
किसे मिली हैं
आसानी से मंज़िल
संकल्प से सिद्धि
पर रहो अटल
अंत में होगा
सब कुशल मंगल
मन विमल
धूसर सा आसमान
धुंदली सी आँखें
समंदर का संबल
मन मेँ पर तूफ़ान
सुदूर मंज़िल
भेदी हाक़िम
विवश एकांत
फिर अचानक
मन की पुकार
सुनो रखो
संयम संतुलन
वक़्त गुज़रेगा
सुलझेगा कल
बस थोड़ा संभल
थोड़ा और संभल
किसे मिली हैं
आसानी से मंज़िल
संकल्प से सिद्धि
पर रहो अटल
अंत में होगा
सब कुशल मंगल
मन विमल
Being healthy, happy and positive with Yoga....
Being healthy, happy and positive with Yoga....
Yoga brings forth images of individuals perfoming asanas, exuding peace. In recent times yoga has almost become synonymous with Baba Ramdev so much so that the name Patanjali is assocaited with his brand of products. However historically Patanjali was a great sage in ancient India who formalized yoga through his famous book, "Yoga Sutra".
The opening prayer or invocation in any yoga class is a famous shloka dedicated to him.
Yoga brings forth images of individuals perfoming asanas, exuding peace. In recent times yoga has almost become synonymous with Baba Ramdev so much so that the name Patanjali is assocaited with his brand of products. However historically Patanjali was a great sage in ancient India who formalized yoga through his famous book, "Yoga Sutra".
The opening prayer or invocation in any yoga class is a famous shloka dedicated to him.
"योगेन चित्तस्य पदेन वाचां ।
मलं शरीरस्य च वैद्यकेन ॥
योऽपाकरोत्तमं प्रवरं मुनीनां ।
पतञ्जलिं प्राञ्जलिरानतोऽस्मि ॥|"
मलं शरीरस्य च वैद्यकेन ॥
योऽपाकरोत्तमं प्रवरं मुनीनां ।
पतञ्जलिं प्राञ्जलिरानतोऽस्मि ॥|"
The first part of the shloka is a tribute to Patanjali's achievements as the founding father of yoga, grammar and ayurvedic medicine. The second part salutes him for carryinng the conch, which sounds the vibrations of the Universe and also awakens us to the victory of mind over matter.
Yoga therefore is not only a physical practice but also mental and spiritual system which helps us in maintaining physical and mental health. The seals of Indus valley civilization reflect it's prevalence since ancient times.
Yoga therefore is not only a physical practice but also mental and spiritual system which helps us in maintaining physical and mental health. The seals of Indus valley civilization reflect it's prevalence since ancient times.
It was Swami Vivekanda who introduced Yoga to the west. Howver it became more popular since 1980.
The most common yoga technics are Surya Namaskar, Asanas-yogic postures, Pranayam - breathing technics and meditation. My first brush with yoga was years ago when my brother on his visits from BHU- IT showed me a few asanas. Very typically, I gave up on it quite soon. I had the good fortune of being a student of the University of Pune and got the opportunity of learning yoga at the renowned institute of the revered yoga guru B.K.S.Iyengar but that too did not last.
My third brush with yoga was three years ago at LBSNAA where i had gone for my IAS training. Our daily routine began with physical training and I had opted for Yoga. In between streching and breathing I learnt the art of being happy, healthy and positive. Those asanas and breathing techniques are a part of my daily routine now.
I have discovered that yoga has helped me in maintaining my health and improving my immunity. And why not, for it is said that the subtle pressure infused by the asanas on our glands balances the secretion of hormones thereby bringing about equilibrium and mental peace. The practice of these asanas keeps our bodies healthy, flexible and strong. Our nervous system is revitalised and our immunity receives a boost. The movements of yoga maybe gentle but they certainly provide benefits similar to those of rigorous exercises stimulating our blood circulation and increasing our supply of oxygen. This is certainly an added benefit during the Covid 19 pandemic . As rightly said by Shri.B.K.S Iyengar one of the foremost yoga teachers "Yoga is a light, which once lit will never dim. The better your practice, the brighter your flame.”
Yoga has therefore been one of the most valuable gifts given to civilization by ancient India. We very often ignore the richness of our culture and heritage and give it due importance only when it gets recognized and followed internationally. This is true with Yoga also.
Till the time the United Nations declared
21st June as International Yoga Day it was never at the forefront. Now that it has been recognized internationally efforts are being made to acknowledge and uphold its significance in our day to day lives.
No doubts yoga holds the secrets to the transformation of our lives as complete individuals. We therefore have to spread it's awareness and focus on ensuring its roots are preserved for posterity. Let's inhale and exhale, breathe in, breathe out and say, I am healthy, happy and positive.....
The most common yoga technics are Surya Namaskar, Asanas-yogic postures, Pranayam - breathing technics and meditation. My first brush with yoga was years ago when my brother on his visits from BHU- IT showed me a few asanas. Very typically, I gave up on it quite soon. I had the good fortune of being a student of the University of Pune and got the opportunity of learning yoga at the renowned institute of the revered yoga guru B.K.S.Iyengar but that too did not last.
My third brush with yoga was three years ago at LBSNAA where i had gone for my IAS training. Our daily routine began with physical training and I had opted for Yoga. In between streching and breathing I learnt the art of being happy, healthy and positive. Those asanas and breathing techniques are a part of my daily routine now.
I have discovered that yoga has helped me in maintaining my health and improving my immunity. And why not, for it is said that the subtle pressure infused by the asanas on our glands balances the secretion of hormones thereby bringing about equilibrium and mental peace. The practice of these asanas keeps our bodies healthy, flexible and strong. Our nervous system is revitalised and our immunity receives a boost. The movements of yoga maybe gentle but they certainly provide benefits similar to those of rigorous exercises stimulating our blood circulation and increasing our supply of oxygen. This is certainly an added benefit during the Covid 19 pandemic . As rightly said by Shri.B.K.S Iyengar one of the foremost yoga teachers "Yoga is a light, which once lit will never dim. The better your practice, the brighter your flame.”
Yoga has therefore been one of the most valuable gifts given to civilization by ancient India. We very often ignore the richness of our culture and heritage and give it due importance only when it gets recognized and followed internationally. This is true with Yoga also.
Till the time the United Nations declared
21st June as International Yoga Day it was never at the forefront. Now that it has been recognized internationally efforts are being made to acknowledge and uphold its significance in our day to day lives.
No doubts yoga holds the secrets to the transformation of our lives as complete individuals. We therefore have to spread it's awareness and focus on ensuring its roots are preserved for posterity. Let's inhale and exhale, breathe in, breathe out and say, I am healthy, happy and positive.....
Saturday, 13 June 2020
ममत्व का मान ...A verse on Vishnu's 15th birthday
ममत्व का मान ....
तुम पंद्रह के हो आज....
लगता हैँ कल की बात थी
जब हुआ था तुम्हारा जन्म
जी उठी थी मै
पुलकित हुआ था मन
ना पूजा प्रार्थना या उपासना
यूं हुआ तुम्हारा आगमन
नियति ने समझा जैसे
मेरे मन का रुदन
मूक भावों को मिले हो शब्द
सूनी गोद को सुकून
स्मित हास्य से तुम्हारी
खिल उठा रोम रोम
मेरी बाहों को भर देता
तुम्हारा स्नेह भरा आलिंगन
जगा देता आत्मविश्वास
तुम्हारा सहज़ समर्पण
न्यारी बातें तुम्हारी
उत्साहित करती मुझे
अकेले सफर में जैसे
अंतरंग मित्र प्रसन्न
ईश्वरीय वरदान या
ईशवर की छवी तुम
पूर्ण हुआ मेरा जीवन
माँ बन समझा ममत्व...
मन विमल
तुम पंद्रह के हो आज....
लगता हैँ कल की बात थी
जब हुआ था तुम्हारा जन्म
जी उठी थी मै
पुलकित हुआ था मन
ना पूजा प्रार्थना या उपासना
यूं हुआ तुम्हारा आगमन
नियति ने समझा जैसे
मेरे मन का रुदन
मूक भावों को मिले हो शब्द
सूनी गोद को सुकून
स्मित हास्य से तुम्हारी
खिल उठा रोम रोम
मेरी बाहों को भर देता
तुम्हारा स्नेह भरा आलिंगन
जगा देता आत्मविश्वास
तुम्हारा सहज़ समर्पण
न्यारी बातें तुम्हारी
उत्साहित करती मुझे
अकेले सफर में जैसे
अंतरंग मित्र प्रसन्न
ईश्वरीय वरदान या
ईशवर की छवी तुम
पूर्ण हुआ मेरा जीवन
माँ बन समझा ममत्व...
मन विमल
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