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Brainwashed

It was an ordinary day. Mom and I were having our usual mini tea session before I leave for work. While flipping the pages of newspaper, mom came across the news that few young women were going to renounce the material world and opt for the path of lifelong celibacy.   Me and my family members were all surprised to know about this and were wondering that what could possibly have made these young women decide to renounce the material world at this young age? Was it their personal decision? Maybe yes, but the question still remains as to why does a person want to renounce the very world in which he is meant to live and enjoy in? The only answer I can derive is “brainwashed”. When a person from a very young age is constantly told the stories of how giving up the pleasure of life can lead one to salvation and so called “moksh” the person is bound to get attracted to the idea of choosing that path. The elders around the kid are so blindly influenced by the society that they do...

Ek Chand Akela Baitha Tha

Shahar ki is chaka-chaund mein Roshni k is baazar-e-aam mein Aatishbaazi se bhare iss aasman mein In sab se kayeen dur, ek chand akela baitha tha. Nayi subah k liye aatur logon se Naya saal jab kuch itraa raha tha Ghadi ki ungliyon par jab sab ko woh nachaa raha tha Aakash k ik kone mein, ek chand akela baitha tha. Raat bhar jage parantu anant kaal soye, Sab mein satya dhundhte par khud mein khoye, Saare un chehron se kayee meelo dur 'Nirbhaya' par chamakta, ek chand akela baitha tha.