and learning oneness
I've been watching this TV Series on Amazon Prime - Bandish Bandits - which follows the journey of a young man who, through his hard work, struggles, failures, and overcoming his insecurities, reaches the pinnacle of success. While the series was an entertaining watch, the music itself was astounding and never thought I'd be mesmerized... Continue Reading →
As I enter my 40th year, a realization has started to enter that I'm not gaining years but losing them. There is no wisdom being accrued, but only intellect being lost. Only precious little breaths are left to hope to get even the minutest understanding of the mysteries of The Universe. And yet, any number... Continue Reading →
Life has taken some interesting turns over the last few days, bringing one to realize the futility of our thoughts and actions. Only when one is wholly confined, possibly staring at death, and at the mercy of others for existence, does the realization come - that one's existence is at the grace and blessing of... Continue Reading →
Its been a few days since I discovered and been mesmerized by this Shabad (musical composition) by Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the 10th Sikh Guru, as sung by Shivpreet Singh. Lost I am - in the lyrics, in the voice, the composition and in contemplating the meaning behind it.I have attempted to reconcile the various... Continue Reading →
I have been listening to this song a lot - Hor Vi Neevan Ho - by the band Noori, with their mother on Sagar Veena. It is essentially a deeply moving call to oneself, that one must bow down and become more humble. It exalts the listener, that no matter how many heights one thinks... Continue Reading →
I've really started resonating with this composition by Band of Bandagai and sung by Tochi Raina. Have been listening to it often in the last couple of days and thought to put the lyrics down in English while translating the original Sufi hymns. Baba Fareed and Baba Bulleh Shah were Islamic spiritual teachers belonging to... Continue Reading →
Amme machar jhol khabe navikHum ghee ka swad kya jane I'm a fish and rice eating sailorWhat do I know of the taste of fine cheese I had an intense experience this morning and these lines completely filled my consciousness. Will be hard to describe the rest. I really resonated with this song --- My... Continue Reading →
