My Learning from 2020

Year 2020 was challenging in more ways than we had expected it to be. Unprecedented events, uncertain environment and clouds of fear engulfed us throughout the year. Sanitization, quarantine, lockdown, masks and social distancing, became our new normal.  It was a year of survival, a year of setbacks, a year of fatalities on every front- … Read more

Dharmachakra or The Wheel of Dharma

Dharmachakra or the Wheel of Dharma is one of the many sacred teachings of Buddhism. Also called “The wheel of law”, the word Dharmachakra represents the path to enlightenment and reaching Nirvana. Though there are many variations of the Dharma Wheel, the one I have drawn in the picture has eight spokes representing the Eightfold … Read more

Life’s teachings

Slowly, life has taught me… To be low on expectations But high on gratitude To not deter from challenges But make your way through defeat To overlook others’ shortcomings But work on own mistakes Perseverance is the key to relations Kindness and humility crown your attitude World may not sing to your tune But your … Read more

Reflections 2019

Every passing day teaches us something new. 2019 was quite an eventful year for me! A lot happened on personal and professional front leading to tremendous learning and growth as a person. I made a lot of new friends/ acquaintances; lost touch with a few on the way (for reasons known or unknown, within or … Read more

My last conversation

In a very unfortunate event last week, one of my friends left for her heavenly abode. We all were left shocked at the sudden death of such a lively, kind hearted and cheerful soul. A talented artist and an ever-smiling personality, she was certainly a person who will be missed for years to come and … Read more

Haibun: Clouds

  The sky seemed captivating, adorned with the glitterati of stars like a bride dressed in an impeccably sparkling outfit. I had been admiring the blue for hours and was eager to continue my adoration for eternity. The moving clouds had always inspired me since my childhood. I commended their audacity when they momentarily veiled … Read more