Its Always Yes

I have been fortunate to have started my venture at a time when my baby was expected .
Although I was never too busy at work , but with my own venture and a exceptional business partner , I doubt that I have missed any sweet moment with my daughter .
One thing on which she completely relies on me and trust me is Chocolates .
The moment I am back home everyday , she will make sure to take me to the fridge and ask for chocolates , knowing she will get for sure .

मेरी तन्हाइयों

December Delight

What we call Ghughua Mana , is one of the favorite activity of Baru . Specially this December , this has been her December Delight , enjoying at home and keeping me happy .

Shopping

The quickest way to know a woman is to go shopping with her

I did the same today with my baby as a trial  , and my experience was as expected . She is a big shopping freak and I was tired of running behind her today .

What i feel is ...this is just a tailor ..picture to abhi baki hai mere dost .

She Is Baruni

She is born for me
She came to earth only for me
She smiles for me
She is only for me
She is the reason behind all happiness
She has completed me
She is Baruni 

Chitragupt Puja

This godhan which is celebrated on the same of Chitragupt puja , we went to Momi's place in Gurgaon . As always , my interest was more on the lunch she prepared and as per my expectation , the lunch was awesome . We performed the rituals and although Nanhi , my younger sister was not part of the plan due to her travel , fortunately her plan got deferred and she as well joined us in Gurgaon .
Great time of the year and it always reminds me of my Bokaro days when these celebrations were grand with emotions . 

तितली

ओ री तितली, कहाँ चली तू,
कितनी अच्छी और भली तू!

खूब सँवरकर जब आती है,
रंगों का गाना गाती है।

फूल देखते रह जाते हैं,
खिल-खिल हँसते-मुसकाते हैं।

पंखों में उनकी खुशबू ले,
और हवाओं में बिखरा दे!

Movie

So yesterday night while I was about to go for sleep , papa called and conveyed that he want to see movie Batla House . The add on tv and plot might have inspired papa to put forward his demand . 

The important point is that he visited an audi after almost 10 odd years and I was too excited to close this request ASAP .
Hope to see more such requests from him ....it makes my life lively . 

मिठाई

My daughter is found of sweets and cakes . We try not to overfeed her and put all our efforts in managing this .
But when you see her gazing at sweets the way she is doing , there is no way you can say NO .

Helplessness

There is a time in the whole day when I am in this state.....
You were travelling in a boat alone in the sea . things looked bright and clear and you were bound to reach your destination . Suddenly you notice that the boat has a big hole and the water has started flushing in . You try all means but there is nothing which can save you now . Life comes to an end .

This is the same feeling which you travel through when you lose your parent . When I lost my monther , I was breathlessly looking for help , but no help came . Its a state of shere helplessness .

What you need at that time is someone who can assure you that your loved one will come back .

एक ही ख्वाब ... Awsome Song

Ancient Script

Can you identify the picture and script . This is not an out come of ancient excavation .
This is the script in which my 2 year old daughter writes her mummy papa name . When asked few days back , her answer was ...i am writing mummy papa .
I was exciting and so allowed her to write on all the walls . Finally yesterday she came to me with a twist in the tale . Her new version was ... papa ..मम्मी पापा हट गया ,... अब Baru है .
Ha Ha Ha ..nice twist ...loved it .
I think she has read the quote .." The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt"

Carrom board

We bought carrom at our home when I was in class 8th . We all were so excited . Since we are  4 siblings , there was no scope for any one in the game .
Every evening the game started at 6 PM and got closed only when papa used to come shouting in the night to close due to disturbance we made .
Wonderful time and memories . Relived the same moment few days back when we all were in Kolkata . I was surprised to see that I could still play and play well . My youngest sister was pathetic and above that , she was a cheater and I am happy to see that she is still the same . 

The best in family was papa . He could still play so well and won all the matches .  

Yoga

The benefits of yoga provide both instant gratification and lasting transformation. Yoga can change your physical and mental capacity quickly, while preparing the mind and body for long-term health.

Yoga is not just about working out, it’s about a healthy lifestyle. The practice of yoga allows people to find stillness in a world consumed with chaos.

Yoga’s deep breathing and meditation practices help foster an inner shift from to-do lists, kids and spouse’s needs, financial concerns, and relationship struggles to something a little bit bigger than the issues you face. Yoga helps relieve stress and declutters the mind, helping you to become more focused.

And all these benefits has been well understood by my little baby who is just 2 years now and loves to do yoga .

मेरी बेटी

तुम सर्दी में इतनी सुंदर क्यों हो जाती हो मेरी बेटी
गोल-मटोल स्कार्फ बांध कर
नन्हीलाल चुन्नी जैसी नटखट क्यों बन जाती हो मेरी बेटी

मेरी बेटी, मेरी जान, मेरी भगवान,
मेरी परी, मेरी आन, मेरा मान
मेरी ज़िंदगी का मेरा सब से बड़ा अरमान
लगता है जैसे मैं तुम्हें खुश रखने
और देखने के लिए ही पैदा हुआ हूं

मन करता है
तुम्हारे बचपन के बहाने
अपने बचपन में लौट जाऊं
जैसे गेहूं और बथुआ आपस में खेल रहे हैं
मैं भी तुम्हारे साथ खेलूं

तुम्हें किस्से सुनाऊं
हाथी, जंगल और शेर के
राजा, रानी, राजकुमार और परी के
तुम को घेर-घेर के
उन सुनहरे किस्सों में लौट जाऊं
जिन में चांद पर एक बुढ़िया रहती थी

Happy Birthday Baru

I can’t believe you’re two. We celebrated our Angle birthday on 13th April . It’s been a lot of fun just watching you. Thank you for two years of joy, laughter and tears. Happy birthday my little chunku .

Holi Mubarak

Khaa key gujiya,
pee key bhaang,
laga ke thoda thoda sa rang,
baja ke dholak aur mridang,
khele holi hum tere sang,
Holi Mubarak!

Something Left Forever

Bokaro has a special place in my heart . I was born  and have spent most of my life there . But apart from this , it’s still the most emotional place for me on earth . The reason has been my mother . I still feel there is something which i have left there for ever . Every time I plan a trip to Bokaro , the cremation ground is always on my list . that’s the final place where I left her .....forever

The place has changed now , there are new constructions in and around , but the feel I have for this place , is intact .

Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live.

Most Beautiful Couple

The most beautiful interview I have ever listned to .
The interview of Escort Chairman Rajan & Ritu nanda . They have been married for over 35 years with absoulte love for each other . Not a single word of complain or gray , pure feel from within is visible .
This should be the bench mark of Marriage .

Mukti

After 11 years , I was able to gather courage , both physically and mentally to let go away the remains of Maa which was with me . Went to Haridwar today and released the remains in Ganga . Its still undigestible that she has to be released and let go for her to take another birth or mukti and moksha .

I have done that today , she is mukt . She is a free soul . The most emotional aspect is that I know she is my Maa , but she doesnt , free of all bonds now .

She will be with me in my memories till my last breath . It is also said that as long as the ashes remain in Ganga , the person remains to be happy in worthy place for thousand years . Ganga grants salvation to all .

Madhurani : The lost Legend

I have been a die hard fan of ghazals , either its from Jagjit Sigh , Begum Akhtar , Guhlam ali or Mehandi hasan . But I never heard of MadhuRani . Today during a radio conversation with Kavita Krishnamurthi , she narrated of this legendry ghazal singer .

Searched few and got this ghazal of her which is exceptional and I wonder how come I never heard of this name .

Worth listening

आँखों का था क़ुसूर न दिल का क़ुसूर था

आया जो मेरे सामने मेरा ग़ुरूर था

वो थे न मुझसे दूर न मैं उनसे दूर था

आता न था नज़र को नज़र का क़ुसूर था

कोई तो दर्दमंदे-दिले-नासुबूर था

माना कि तुम न थे, कोई तुम-सा ज़रूर था

लगते ही ठेस टूट गया साज़े-आरज़ू

मिलते ही आँख शीशा-ए-दिल चूर-चूर था

ऐसा कहाँ बहार में रंगीनियों का जोश

शामिल किसी का ख़ूने-तमन्ना  ज़रूर था

साक़ी की चश्मे-मस्त का क्या कीजिए बयान

इतना सुरूर था कि मुझे भी सुरूर था

जिस दिल को तुमने लुत्फ़ से अपना बना लिया

उस दिल में इक छुपा हुआ नश्तर ज़रूर था

देखा था कल ‘जिगर’ को सरे-राहे-मैकदा

इस दर्ज़ा पी गया था कि नश्शे में चूर था

Happy Birthday GrandPa

This privilege has been withheld by my eldest sister for years now . Papa is always in Kolkata on 8th Jan celebrating his birthday . After years he was caught in Delhi and so we all were fortunate to celebrate this time . On his birthday, we want him to know how much he is loved and appreciated. He is the most loved and phenomenal person we all have been blessed with . Thank you for all that he does and for all the love he showers . Happy birthday Papa !

MomiDi Zinda Baad

I grew up with 3 siblings , my 3 sisters . Of them Momidi was the most arrogant and blunt .The bond we share now is unlike anything else , and we all have matured to that . Its not always what we want , or what I expect . Its also not what I imagined or hoped , but its the most important thing in the world . Today as well , on the eve of New Year  , I went to greet her , much within , I went for tandoori chicken as well , and as always , she knew of this and things were well ready and prepared . Love you didi .