Many of us complain about things that we don't have in life. There are a few who take a different view of difficult situations, so that those don't seem to be problems at all!
I am thankful to God-
-for
my pimpled face-
-for
it made me look beyond the stereotype of skin- deep beauty.
-for
my twisted palm-
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for it is immaterial when I give something to someone.
-for
my crooked foot-
-for
it treads the untrodden path, no matter its shape.
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for my weak knees-
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for they are upright, even if they cannot withstand my weight for long.
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for my obesity-
-for
it has the potential to repel prospective suitors obsessed with appearance.
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for my ‘non- functional’ formal education-
-for
it taught me to analyse and rise above pettiness.
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for my belated employment-
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for it keeps me out of the ‘climb- the- ladder’ rat race for sure and helps me
focus on real professional issues.
-for
my ‘singleton’ hood-
- for it
ensures my independence.
Thank
You, God, for You made me a different human being in this stereotypical world.
13 comments:
Really Superb. Inspires us to look at the positive side of life and achieve our dreams with available resources.
A.Hari
thanks @hari!
the purpose of life is not clearly known to all for its mystery..ups ..downs.. All his divine play some say .others like me cannot understand .. Venkat
I can only see a pure beautiful heart with total surrender to God. One should introspect to see the uniqueness of one's self in this God's creation to understand the beauty of it and at the same time none is different in His eyes- "Diversity in Unity". Extraordinary Spirit (have to search the dictionary for a better expression- haragopal
thanx 4 appreciating it, @hari
who says u cannot understand, u are in a state of total 'saranagati' to the Lord that u let life take its own course! this is for lesser mortals like me who complain....
No words could ever be written so beautifully.. having known you and talked to you.. I can understand the blessed state that God has bestowed on you .. Be the same forever :)
Thank you for your kind words, Ankur!
Amazing. I can't imagine the simplicity, innocence, humility and submission to god that can inspire words so beautiful as these. Bless you.
Did you read Tagore's Gitanjali? The same sublime qualities that shine through your verse here, reach their zenith in this most magnificient garland of poems. In fact, since I observe that Telugu is your tongue, I'd say, if you have not so far, please do read Chalam's Telugu translation of Tagore's Gitanjali. No words I can summon can express even a fraction of the beauty of these poems.
I have to repeat - it's rare to come across words full of such magnificient and utterly moving emotions as I've read here today. A heartfelt thank you.
Thank you, Nanda, for your remarks + invoking & bestowing blessings upon me! This was also a bout of inspiration which just happened. It primarily drew inspiration from someone stating that she uses truth for her lips, compassion for her eyes, etc (a quotable quote from The Hindu Vizag edition's Monday column). That one sentence read when I was a youngster made such a profound impression upon me that it continues to guide me! My verse is just an extension of what I read ages ago!
In my younger days,I hardly had the patience to read through a book. I would not want to read anything sad! I, actually, preferred to be updated on current affairs than read books (it was quite a contradiction as my home was (and is) brimming with them! I tried to get into the habit only a few years ago with very little success. I do purchase a lot of books with the hope of reading them 'some day', a day which is always far off.
I hope you will not mind guiding me as to good reads in both English and Telugu, even if I am a poor reader. I sure will read Gitanjali...(hopefully both versions). I have downloaded a copy of Vennello Adapilla...Let's hope I'll be able to read it soon enough!
Thank you, for patiently reading through my ideas and offering encouragement (not many read my original stuff!)!
How are you doing? Did you manage to start the journey of discovery through Gitanjali (Chalam's Telugu translation) yet? Please make haste if not - you'll probably rue the delay in beginning the journey once you actually start on it..
And Sankranthi Subhakankshalu - Meeku, Mee Kutumba Sabhyulakunnu.. We no longer have the "Haridasulu" or "Jangamayyalu", "Muggula Mungillu" or "Gobbillu", "Gangireddulu" or "Bhogi Mantalu".. At least not in the cities any more.. Nevertheless, here's the Sankranthi wishes again - Andari Jeevitallo Ee Sankranthi Nutana Kanthi Nimpalani Asistu..
Dhanyavadalu Nanda! Nenu, maa vallandari vaipunundi meeku, mee kutumba sabhyulakoo Sankranti Subhakankshalu! Intiki vachina chuttalu, pakkalatho saradagaa kalam gaduputunnanu......
Thanks for reminding me about Chalam's translation... I was trying to source it from someone but it wasn't working out..........now with ur boost, I downloaded an e version. Will go thru.......
There are some books I hv 2 go thru with deadlines within the next moth end......... I dont know how much of progress I'll make ..............Have a gr8 day......
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