She brought her in this world Savoring dream for full nine months. A single bullet pierced her torso Breaching her life forever. Terrified she watched her flesh lying numb. The strong hands that raised her Trembled with fear Burying her in soil Parting forever. Her Dream ceases to exist. © Ila Varma 20/11/15
अंबर में लालिमा छाई, फटने लगी पौ, किरणों की उष्णता से, पनप उठा लौ, कण कण में, जीवन का हुआ संचार, प्रफुल्लित हुआ यह घर-संसार।। कलियों ने ली अंगङाई, रंग बिरंगी पंखूरी फैलायी, मदमाती तितलियाँ नाच उठी, चिङियों के कलरव से, गूँज उठी बगिया में शहनाई।। नमन है, नतमस्तक है, यह जग सारा,…
Chatth festival is one of the ancient and sacred festivals which have its origin in Bihar, Eastern UP & Nepal. It is regarded as one of the sacred festivals and observed with great devotion and austerity. This festival falls on the sixth day of Diwali as its name Chatth, which means sixth day. Chhath puja is…
ख्बाबों की लङियाँ, जुुङती हमारी सांसों से, उम्मीद बुनी हजारों, हकीकत के किनारे, जुङते-जुङते, बिखर गये सारे।। ये बांवरा मन, फिर पीरोने लगा, ख्बाबों की लङियाँ, नई उम्मीद , नई किरण के संग।। बेसमझ, नादांन ये मन, तरंग लेता हजारों, जोङता नई ख्वाहिस से, नये पुराने ख्बाबों को।। दिल सेे यह है वादा जाने नहीं…
Heart Anguished, Visions Blurred, Throats Parched, Voices Lost, Minds Dumb, Watching People Howling, Writhing& Succumbing, Lying in Pool of Blood, In the Wave of Terror. Terror Engulfed, Lives in Hundreds, Instilling Deep Seated Fear, In the Innocent Minds, Of Millions. Speechless & Numb, I Pray to God, It’s Time for You To Descend To Stop…
The fifth and final day of Diwali celebrations is Bhai Dooj, a day dedicated to the love of brothers & sisters. This is celebrated on the second day of the bright fortnight or Shukla Paksha of Karthik. On this day, sisters observe fast during the day hours of Bhai Dooj and invite their brothers for…
According to Hindu beliefs, Brahma is the creator of this Universe. It is believed that the humans evolved from the different parts of Brahma, from the ‘mouth’ portion of Brahma were Brahmins, those from arms were ‘Kshatriyas’, those from the thighs were ‘Vaishyas’ and those from the feet were ‘Shudras’. Lord Brahma gave the task…
She was waiting For her Love Under the cover of darkness. Waning Moon Smiled Bright Stars winked at her. Emotions surfacing Rising & falling Dying to meet her love To untie the fastened dreams of her soul. He wrapped her In his strong arms Cajoling & Caressing Her soul. Tears of happiness rolled by Cleansing…
May Your LifeBe IlluminatedWithLights Of Love. Burn DownThe EffigiesOf GrudgesOf YesterdayIn the FireOf Crackers. Emerging OutFull OfEnthusiasmHappinessandSmiles. © Ila Varma 11/11/2015 Image Source: Google