The eternal phenomenon of F* continued:

Bomb blast takes place somewhere in the country. Lots of announcements are made by police and government, in the media about security being beefed up. Then we face an arduous revelation, that our police and security forces are not properly armed. Why can’t a country boosting of its development and progress; give to their security forces- proper training, arms and protection. In the Mumbai blasts of 26/11, it came out that our policemen didn’t even have appropriate bullet proof jackets. I have heard it almost every time blasts have taken place in Mumbai, that, Mumbai doesn’t stop. Mumbaikars have the never say die attitude and they move on. I ask what alternative they have? One has to move out to earn his living. Ask the family of those affected and ask even others toiling day night for their living about the fear in their mind when they walk out of their homes. In Dantewada massacre; more than 75 of our jawans were made scapegoat. At such dreaded places, these forces do not even have drinking water and proper food to eat, let alone, having potent arms and ammunition to fight. How will they fight for our security? Every now and then, there is an event which leaves us with a feeling of being cheated day and night. The media talks about it for a few days and then everything gets buried by the counter weight of money on every department, organization and individual. The multitude of common people have no other alternative but to F* and F*.

Why the F* and F*

We have sometimes felt proud, sometimes impassioned; of the very Indian attribute of- forgive and forget. But, is it really a gratifying attribute or for that matter; is it genuinely an attribute? I read an article some days back, glorifying that we forgive the most cold-blooded individuals and forget the most inhuman, petrifying acts. I profoundly disagree with this sanctimonious view and consider it as self-deception or a delusion.

To forgive and forget is not our generosity; rather it is all we can do. Due to over indulgence of media almost every happening - big or small, gets highlighted; though often manipulated in interest of the predominant. In the Budget session 2010 of parliament, the leader of opposition, raised the issue of hoarding, black marketing and ever increasing prices of sugar. The profits of sugar industry got a super normal jump of 1900% in one quarter. Everyone in the parliament and most of us from the educated lot, know of the connivance between the sugar industry and one of the most powerful Union Ministers in the UPA Govt. It was disgraceful to see the Minister and allies in government laughing at such serious allegations in the parliament. What we could do, except for forgetting it? It does not matter whether we forgave it or not.

Similarly, few days back a news channel showed tons of wheat decaying in government warehouses. We were battling with ever increasing inflation and on the other side; the most essential component of our food (wheat) was stocked with our government. Yet, if you remember, there was import of wheat by the government. If produce from our own country is lying in the repository then you are smart enough to understand that it must have been done for the wicked interests of the people in power. What happened after this news broke out? The news just vanished and we forgave and forgot. Some might argue that the wheat was not apt for eating. Recollect the news that India is importing inferior quality wheat from Australia for more price than the MSP (minimum selling price) given to poverty-stricken farmers of India. Even if, for once we take the argument that the wheat which was in stock was of inferior quality, that also raises so many questions. Why did the government waste so much money to stock huge quantity of such wheat and payed for the warehouses and its employees? Instead, it could have been used to feed hundreds of cattle, dying of hunger. Again F* and F*

to be continued....

Uncontrolled anger, foul language, hostility with near ones, association with the wretched and mean-spirited; are all summons to hell.

Recognize the Real Stars

Having got promiscuous in the perplexity of - reality or compulsion of faith, it is imperative for us to recognize the Real Stars in our life, that altruistic sole which is the root, the curator, the guardian, the patron. Unfortunately, nearly all of us are unable to discover and acknowledge the most significant, noble, inseparable part of an individual; without which sheer existence of a new being isn't conceivable.

Precedent ideation surely would have allured most of us to think of our procreators, recognized as Mother and Father. However, how many of us; realize, admit and appreciate them as the Real Stars, perpetually glowing day and night to make our life shine. Invariably every parent, regardless of financial standing, yearns to give most comfortable life to their children. The morals, ethics and values ( which I think, make or destroy an individual) are bred in the child even before entering the education system. I consider myself lucky to have been born to, two most virtuous person's existent, at least whom I know. ( I have seen them hallow their life not only for me and my siblings but also for those who didn't deserve)

Parents carry out every endeavor to fulfill their most cherished desire that their children live an accomplished, joyous and fulfilling life. Nonetheless, what is more important here is to realize that every endeavor or effort is not bound to succeed and each one of us has to put in fervent effort not only for oneself, also for parents, who see their joy in us. Mother is the lone individual on earth, with whom, one might have the worst fight with, and be rest assured that she would be there to care within minutes, be it, serving something to eat, managing room, or doing laundry and even giving her child the much needed emotional support in time of despair. Father; might pretend to be impassive and not react to his child's' affliction, but distress in his eyes is distinctly visible.

In the most harrowing time, everyone- friends and associates distance themselves. When even God appears to be far off and indifferent, one can invariably find Mummy & Daddy- the Two Real Stars; ceaselessly burning to shine the life of their children.

I can reassure all of you, that, when everyone else says good bye; one (the child) would always be tenderly welcome in the heart and soul of parent, wherever they might be. Never forget to love, adore, respect and care for your Mom & Dad. "Remember, they are the Real Stars"

Faith a Dilemma: Reality or Compulsion

Is it the arrangement of destiny or an occultism for the way we subsist on earth. God; as we all or I must say most of us believe created this world, and he still is governing every bit of it. I too have been a firm believer since childhood. Everything which worked seemed to be an act of God and the faith got stronger and deep rooted. However, why does it happen that when things get tough, no act or endeavor gives positive results and life appears to be completely out of direction and control; then all the belief and faith manages to diminish itself? We as humans, in spite of our hearty feeling to be in the aegis of the Holy Spirit which is in Heaven, fail to sustain the same level of conviction. Though we continually rely on something miraculous to turn up and change our fortune. What if that miracle or supernatural event which was to get life back on track doesn't come about? A perplex state of human nature emerges where one runs into conflict within. Continual existence of tough unfavorable conditions strives to overpower the belief that has grown and refined over the years. If God is observing everything, then why doesn't He see the injustice done to the innocent? Why do rich, corrupt, cheat keep on flourishing and impoverished remain in destitute? Why do people who commit sin, live happily and the most pious, righteous suffer?

Some individuals stand apart, fight out averse situation by virtue of their zeal and fate. A lot have to take heart and get content with the hope that all their intricacies will be magically resolved. Having said all this; the faith and belief, self conscience and the fear of an invincible, all powerful supreme power is essential so as to preponderate some level of sanctity in human demeanor.