Sometimes a picture reminds you of withered hopes Yet at times it may remind you of newness which is yet to come Fresh leaves which will sprout soon, New rays of sun making its way through those leaves A tiny ray of hope filling your heart, Till it reaches your eyes and they gleam with … More What those eyes see
In those quiet moments, unseen and unproclaimed, love made a quiet entry Watching the setting sun and the thousand stars that later illuminated the skies The moment passed them by, long ago when the eyes deceived the intentions of the heart. Poets blamed the beautiful sunset not realizing that love made a subtle entry long … More Love in subtlety
I didn’t ask you to tiptoe so carefully over the fragmented pieces of my soul My heart had withstood the ceramic process of making porcelain from my heart Do you know that includes a heating process up to 1400 degrees? And while I canvassed myself into a painting whose meaning evaded me I wonder why … More I didn’t ask you to
With all the twists and turns, I beseeched my heart to drive slow Breathing in some fresh air for my incapacitated soul Holding on to the steering, the brakes, the clutch Battling the roadblocks which paved the way To reach a destination, I know not Was it the road I chose or was it an … More Choosing an unknown rhythm
My nose tingles at almost all kinds of smell, but especially for some special ones. Special would be petrichor or maybe the smell of good old books. Tanned pages that have lost their youth but still keep the well-hidden secrets of a language. Neatly printed words, varying fonts, but each so unique and special to … More Bibliosmia
Have you ever read a book and wondered why this book never crossed your path earlier? That’s exactly how I felt flipping through the pages of this one. While I have read very few compilation of short stories, this one book is a complete winner. Rich, poignant, sensitive, emotional – it is all of this … More Book Review : The trees told me so
Day 9 of Navaratri : Color Purple The color Purple signifies the power of intellect and peace. The ninth day is called ‘Navmi’ and marks the last day of Navratri. This day symbolizes the worship of Goddess ‘Siddhidhatri’. She is the ‘moola roopa’ of goddess Parvati and posses eight supernatural powers. The meaning of her … More Navratri : day 9
Day 8 of Navaratri : Color Peacock Green Peacock Green color is believed to fulfil the desires of the devotees. It stands for nobility, guidance and holiness. The eighth day symbolizes the worship of Goddess ‘Mahagauri’. She enlightens the spiritual seekers and grants salvation. ‘Mahagauri’ is the most beautiful, loving version of all the forms … More Navratri : Day 8
Day 7 of Navaratri : Color Green Green color signifies growth and new beginnings. It represents the natural world symbolizing purity, peace and happiness. The seventh day symbolises the worship of Goddess ‘Kalaratri’. She is also known as Navadurga, and is considered to be the fiercest form of Durga destroying all evil forces.’Kala’ means time, … More Navratri : Day 7
Yellow signifies happiness, wisdom and intellect throughout the ages. It aids logic, memory and will power. The sixth day symbolises the worship of Goddess ‘Katyayani’. Her name is derived as a meaning “daughter of Katyayana”. She is also popularly known as “Mahishasuramardhini” or slayer of Mahishasura, the demon. The warmth of the sunlight during spring … More Navratri : Day 6
