Is there value of Time (samay)?

Time, from time to time ticks at its own pace
(Samay, samay samay par apanehee samay se chalata hai)
Once passed then it does not return, only leaves memories behind
(Gujaraa ek bar to waapas nahee aataa, bus yaade chhod jaataa hai)

Sunharee sapano me dubaataa hai, aaj aur kal ko bhulaataa hai
(Drowns in beautiful dreams, make us forget today and yesterday)
Kaal chakra hai ye, ise kisikee bhee parwaah nahee hai
(It is a wheel of time, it does not care for anyone)

Samay par chalte rahanaa, hai eska dharam
(To move on time is its nature)
Chalte hee rahanaa, hai eska niyam
(Keep on moving is its rule)

Samay samay par karoge, jab achhe hee karam
(From time to time, keep on doing good work)
Aagehee badhhate rahoge, jeevan me har kadam
(Will keep on moving forward, at every step in life)

Na maapo iska koyee mulya
(Do not measure its value)
Samay to hai amulya
(Time is invaluable)
Samay to hai amulya
(Time is invaluable)

(some of the lines are extracted from my recent kavyasangrah "kavyanajali ..." March 2006 - (kavita "samay"))
with best wishes
Deepak Waikar

10 Things I love about India

This is a very interesting article by Claude Apri which appeared in Rediff.com. I liked it so I am providing link for you to read.
Please read it and provide your comments.
http://www.rediff.com/news/2006/aug/14claude.htm

Thank you

Jai Hind

Deepak Waikar

Pragati aur Sushaasan

Blogs provide wonderful medium to express feelings of disappointments, anger, sadness, frustations etc about our plight and most of the time helplessness with which we endure it & continue to do so. We have read or heard that "we get the government we deserve". Yes, we the people of India are responsible for not providing Good Government, Good citizens and Good systems that is needed for sustainable progress, we have to accept our failures. If we have become dysfunctional, then finding out root cause is as important as treating present symptons. Though as a whole it is a hurculian task, each one of us have a role to play.

So, as an individual, we can continue to play our role depending on williness/eagerness, capability, resources etc, We should also continue to contribute collectively through whatever associations, affiliations, professions, societies etc. Any major change requires appropriate trigger and change of mindset. And change of mindset is most difficult to achieve. As "we the people of India" we have to make that change happen if individually and collectively we believe that such change is in interest of our nation and people. Challenge is to achieve such changes in a democratic set-up.

Creating awareness, education, jagrati abhiyans etc are right steps in that direction. In my view all of us are contributing in that direction through various forums (activey or passively) as well as other mediums. I understand pace may not at the likings of some.

Sharing of views through writings (including poems, art, music etc) is one of the powerful influencing force. Well I take a pause now.

Lokmanya TiLakanchya vichara pramaNe "Surajya majha janmasiddh hakk aahe aaNi to Mi miLviNach" asaa aahmi savraNi paN karayala suruwat karavi. 15 August la chala THaravuya "Swarajya pasun Surajya kade ....".

Please feel free to provide your comments and views.
with best wishes
Deepak Waikar

In India or Abroad

Let me congratulate all those who have made decision to return from abroad. We are aware that it was not an easy decision. Reverse cultural adjustment is not going to be easy. Be assured that there are many (who are overseas) will be feeling envious of such bold decisions.

It is, therefore, very important that medium to long term objectives/goals be set clearly. SWOT analysis would be useful to understand current situation and how to overcome weaknesses and threats. It is also very useful to assess best case and worst case scenarios and prepare plans accordingly. Here my assumption is that those who have planned to return (or those who are planning to go abroad) have done that in varying degrees.

In this globalised world, we should continue to encourage migration in both directions. Some have already declared that world is becoming flat. For general populance location may not deter them from contributing to the society and nation(s) they like to that too in varying capacity they desire and aspire. Interactions provides a tremendous learning experience for those who go abroad as well as for those who come home after overseas experience. There will continue to be opportunities for those who like challenges at home (India) or abroad.

Well I take a pause for others to comment and provide alternative views/opinions.

with best wishes
Deepak Waikar