What an irony! His democratic descendants, 400 years later, have downgraded his stature to a sheer statue made of some material that will certainly be nowhere close to the quality of his construction. His robust and well architected forts make it evident even today. The Maratha King constructed and won back many forts impregnable forts and sea forts to strengthen his navy
Ear-shattering lullabiesAnd muted cries,Smoke-veiled skiesAnd unsaid goodbyes -Were yours and mineSince we opened our eyes... In ruins we played,Where once people prayedAnd love was portrayed,When peace had stayed - These are yours and mine,The memories so frayed... Food bags with bombs,The roads our own tombs,Dear lives in wombs,Seeking refuge in roofless rooms
“Thinking only about yourself is not good and it is termed as selfish. One should think about others and help them in every possible way,” I was taught this since my childhood. “It brings more pride and satisfaction of having given someone else more importance than your own self,” they explained it further.Selfishness is a not a good trait to have. Perhaps, it indeed is
Like my most Fridays I was there to have my elixir of life. Not that I do so on every Friday but some Fridays are exceptional in terms a friend coming back from travel, surprise bonus component in the salary, unexpected loss in the stock market, and sometimes ‘just like that’.I occupied my regular seat facing the television which had an irritating IBN7 anchor barking,
