Sufi Music and Mystic ....mmm...I am a avid music lover. I have an ear for anything and everything and anything with the 7 surs and the taals. Having heard so much music from all over the world and some of the finest compositions till date, I can say one thing for surely....the trance Sufi Music creates for you is not be compared.
I don't remember the time frame when I fell in love with this genre of music but the effect it leaves on me is one that of purity, sanctity and mysticism.
I went for the 6th Chapter of Ruhaniyat , an amalgamation of SUFI MUSIC and MYSTICISM.
Singers who probably don't understand half of the things the MC told on the stage but were as enthusiastic as they are really near to something so PURE that it makes us small entities before that aura. Singers who probably are less literate then you and me but more educated in terms of spreading the message given by Saints ages ago.
An appreciating audience which probably didn't understand a word of the songs but was swaying to the tunes of it.Yes, music has definitely got the power to cross borders without passports and conquer hearts and mind without the need of a struggle.
It was truly a great evening and it left us wanting more.
Probably the fast pace of the cities and the stress levels we undergo each day to survive was truly challenged by the purity and sanctity of the small yet powerful thing called MUSIC.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Friday, January 1, 2010
Happy New Year 2010
Hmmm..another year gone...and what a year it was.
2009 started well for me ..a Promotion at the beginning of the year..more responsibilities at work front, no fun all work and then boom ....
Here come November and Man I am engaged....PHEWWWWWWWWWW...
So the year basically changed my status from SINGLE to Committed...and also added lots to ponder about , but yes added more friends to my list and I am happy about that.
2010 is gonna be one hell of a year...MARRIAGE, NEW JOB RESPONSIBILITIES and GMAT.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Adrenaline Junkie
Random thoughts, reckless journeys..sometimes life at risk is a good thing.It gives you the reason to love life again and love it more this time
The more we run away from danger the more we are afraid to face the unknown.Maybe that's the reason adventure sports revamps you or perhaps a near death experience wakes you up.ga
Many a times i gave it a thought but still couldn't bring myself to a point where I could say that
I had an adrenaline rush and I did something.
Makes me wonder whether I have a boring life or I am too organised to try out anything risky.
Somethings are worth taking a risk.
Like having the guts to say "I love you" to the first love of your life irrespective the fact that he might turn your down.
Saying to your boss that he and his thought process sucks:)
I have a list of crazy things I want to do before I say this life goodbye:
1.Bungee Jumping -
2. Crashing a Party
3. Slapping a Guy without any reason
4. Driving a car at the maximum speed
and new ones will definitely get a place in this list.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Elgar- August Rush
When the one thing you’re looking for
Is nowhere to be found
And you back stepping all of your moves
Trying to figure it outYou wanna reach out
You wanna give in
Your head’s wrapped around what’s around the next bend
You wish you could find something warm'
Cause you’re shivering coldIt’s the first thing you see as you open your eyes
The last thing you say as your saying goodbye
Something inside you is crying and driving you on
It’s the first thing you see as you open your eyes
The last thing you say as your saying goodbye
Something inside you is crying and driving you on
'Cause if you hadn't found meI would have found you
I would have found youSo long you’ve been running in circles
'Round what’s at stake
But now the times come for your feet to stand still in one place
You wanna reach out
You wanna give in
Your head’s wrapped around what’s around the next bend
You wish you could find something warm
'Cause you’re shivering cold
It’s the first thing you see as you open your eyes
The last thing you say as your saying goodbye
Something inside you is crying and driving you on
It’s the first thing you see as you open your eyes
The last thing you say as your saying goodbye
Something inside you is crying and driving you on
'Cause if you hadn't found me
I would have found you
I would have found you
It was your first taste of loveLiving upon what you had
It’s the first thing you see when you open your eyes
The last thing you say as your saying goodbye
Something inside you is crying and driving you on
'Cause if you hadn't found me
I would have found you
I would have found you
I would have found you
I would have found you
Is nowhere to be found
And you back stepping all of your moves
Trying to figure it outYou wanna reach out
You wanna give in
Your head’s wrapped around what’s around the next bend
You wish you could find something warm'
Cause you’re shivering coldIt’s the first thing you see as you open your eyes
The last thing you say as your saying goodbye
Something inside you is crying and driving you on
It’s the first thing you see as you open your eyes
The last thing you say as your saying goodbye
Something inside you is crying and driving you on
'Cause if you hadn't found meI would have found you
I would have found youSo long you’ve been running in circles
'Round what’s at stake
But now the times come for your feet to stand still in one place
You wanna reach out
You wanna give in
Your head’s wrapped around what’s around the next bend
You wish you could find something warm
'Cause you’re shivering cold
It’s the first thing you see as you open your eyes
The last thing you say as your saying goodbye
Something inside you is crying and driving you on
It’s the first thing you see as you open your eyes
The last thing you say as your saying goodbye
Something inside you is crying and driving you on
'Cause if you hadn't found me
I would have found you
I would have found you
It was your first taste of loveLiving upon what you had
It’s the first thing you see when you open your eyes
The last thing you say as your saying goodbye
Something inside you is crying and driving you on
'Cause if you hadn't found me
I would have found you
I would have found you
I would have found you
I would have found you
Monday, October 26, 2009
Love is blind
I love you- you are my life now.
I'm here and I love you.
I have always loved you and I will always love you.
Before you, my life was an endless night, very dark, there were stars- points of light and reason and then you shot across my life like a meteor.
Suddenly everything was on fire: there was brilliancy, there was beauty.
Look after my heart- I've left it with you.
I'd rather die than be with anyone but you.
If I could dream at all it would be about you.
You are the very best part of me --- Twilight
Sunday, October 18, 2009
The SEA and the SANDS
Packed my bags and all set for the journey to my favorite place. I could feel the thrill of the seeing the sea and the temples again after a long year and a half gap.
Puri has always been my fascination, since my childhood. Probably it being my Mom’s birth place, has somehow found its way into my heart. In spite of the news and warnings by everybody about the heavy rains I decided I have to make the journey this year as well.
So I began the journey with my family from Rourkela via Puri – Hatia Express and though it was raining heavily all through out the journey we were surprised to find a sunny weather awaiting us in our destination. We reached around 9:30 AM and checked in a hotel near the shore. The balcony with the view of the sea, the sound of the waves hitting the shores, what more can one asks for.
Puri as a town hits you with all the warmth it has. It’s a small town lying in the Coastal area of Orissa, easily accessible by train or road from the Capital of the state. Crowded market place, devotees with tears in their eyes, sweet shops spreading the aroma of the delicious preparations and between all this stands the Jagannath Temple – a massive 12th Century creation. Looking at the structure makes you feel like it’s telling a story from that time. The whole area has different temples of various Hindu God and Goddesses each uniquely built and survived the tides of time to awe all the visitors till date and tell a story of its own. I finished roaming around in the temple premises and then thought of visiting the other temples and places in and around the town.
Each temple in the town speaks a story of its own and if I start writing everything here then it will be a massive article. The places are really near to each other so it doesn’t take much time to wrap up everything and returning to the hotel. After a hearty meal and a nice afternoon nap, it was time for visiting the shore.
Dusk was settling in and the shore was becoming crowded by each minute that passed on. The waves were rough in the evening owing to the Full Moon day and the overcast skies. One never knows how time passes when you are near a shore, probably you are so engrossed on the waves coming to the shore and returning back and looking at people holding each other whenever a huge wave tries to uproot their feet from the ground. After the sun has set across the horizon, I took a long walk along the shore. As it was a full moon, the reflection of the moon on the water was ethereal in everyway. It felt like the moon was floating in the water and will reach you whenever the waves came towards me. Small boats and ships at the horizon looked like dots of civilization that existed inside the dark sea. So the time flew off and it was time for dinner and what’s best when you are a hard core non vegetarian and are near the sea, Sea food! So we found a hotel which specialized in all such delicacies and had a fill to last for the whole night and also the day after that. Then a sleep filled with dreams of the sea, sand and the moon.
Next day, early morning and we were off to the place where the river Bhargavi, a branch of the Mahanadi meets the Bay of Bengal. The clear water of the river flows peacefully into the sea and ends its journey. You can see two different colors of the water, one clear and peaceful and the other sandy, salty and rough. The confluence of the river and the sea is the beauty which cannot be described by mere words. From there we went back to the main town and just roamed about for a while and then came back to pack our stuff and bid adieu, with the promise that we will be back next year and will spend some quality time with the sea and the sands.
Puri has always been my fascination, since my childhood. Probably it being my Mom’s birth place, has somehow found its way into my heart. In spite of the news and warnings by everybody about the heavy rains I decided I have to make the journey this year as well.
So I began the journey with my family from Rourkela via Puri – Hatia Express and though it was raining heavily all through out the journey we were surprised to find a sunny weather awaiting us in our destination. We reached around 9:30 AM and checked in a hotel near the shore. The balcony with the view of the sea, the sound of the waves hitting the shores, what more can one asks for.
Puri as a town hits you with all the warmth it has. It’s a small town lying in the Coastal area of Orissa, easily accessible by train or road from the Capital of the state. Crowded market place, devotees with tears in their eyes, sweet shops spreading the aroma of the delicious preparations and between all this stands the Jagannath Temple – a massive 12th Century creation. Looking at the structure makes you feel like it’s telling a story from that time. The whole area has different temples of various Hindu God and Goddesses each uniquely built and survived the tides of time to awe all the visitors till date and tell a story of its own. I finished roaming around in the temple premises and then thought of visiting the other temples and places in and around the town.
Each temple in the town speaks a story of its own and if I start writing everything here then it will be a massive article. The places are really near to each other so it doesn’t take much time to wrap up everything and returning to the hotel. After a hearty meal and a nice afternoon nap, it was time for visiting the shore.
Dusk was settling in and the shore was becoming crowded by each minute that passed on. The waves were rough in the evening owing to the Full Moon day and the overcast skies. One never knows how time passes when you are near a shore, probably you are so engrossed on the waves coming to the shore and returning back and looking at people holding each other whenever a huge wave tries to uproot their feet from the ground. After the sun has set across the horizon, I took a long walk along the shore. As it was a full moon, the reflection of the moon on the water was ethereal in everyway. It felt like the moon was floating in the water and will reach you whenever the waves came towards me. Small boats and ships at the horizon looked like dots of civilization that existed inside the dark sea. So the time flew off and it was time for dinner and what’s best when you are a hard core non vegetarian and are near the sea, Sea food! So we found a hotel which specialized in all such delicacies and had a fill to last for the whole night and also the day after that. Then a sleep filled with dreams of the sea, sand and the moon.
Next day, early morning and we were off to the place where the river Bhargavi, a branch of the Mahanadi meets the Bay of Bengal. The clear water of the river flows peacefully into the sea and ends its journey. You can see two different colors of the water, one clear and peaceful and the other sandy, salty and rough. The confluence of the river and the sea is the beauty which cannot be described by mere words. From there we went back to the main town and just roamed about for a while and then came back to pack our stuff and bid adieu, with the promise that we will be back next year and will spend some quality time with the sea and the sands.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Lonely Hearts
Songs that I have sung since eternity
Waiting for you my sweetheart
My heart have been waiting in wings for this day to come
Love is the only thing I survive for
Love is the only way we can win
So come and complete me. Because I may perish if you stay away for so long
Come and make me win every fight I have
Love never weathers with the tides of time
Neither does it die waiting for the soul mate
I may be lonely now, but I know you will come one day
And I will wait for that day, with your love in my heart
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