December 19, 2015

Betiyaan

BETIYAAN













लक्ष्मी का स्वरूप, जनम लेती बेटियाँ घर में जब
माता पिता के हो जाते है, पुर सपने साकार तब
रीति रिवाज़ से होता आया है विधि विधान सब
बेटियाँ को जाना होगा, दूजे घर ससुराल अब

करते है लालन पालन, देते है शिक्षा संस्कार और ग्यान
करेगी दूजे घर जाकर, कुल का नाम रोशन और सबका सम्मान
आपस में बेटियाँ मिलाती है, दोनो परिवार अंजान
ममता की छवि दुलार, बेटियाँ हर परिवार की होती है शान

ज़िंदगी के बाघ की नाज़ूक डाली होती है बेटियाँ
माता पिता और सारे परिवार के दिल की रानी होती है बेटियाँ
विदाई बेटी की, दुख की नही, खुशी की मधुर बेला है
सब प्रियजानो का आशीर्वाद जीवन में नया सवेरा लाता है



Lakshmi ka swaroop, janam leti betiyaan ghar mein jab
Mata pita ke ho jate hai, poore sapne saakar tab
Reeti riwaaz se hota aaya hai vidhi vidhaan sab
Betiyaan ko jaana hoga, dooje ghar sasuraal ab

Karte hai laalan paalan, dete hai shiksha sanskaar aur gyaan
Karegi dooje ghar jaakar, kul ka naam roshan aur sabka samaan
Aapas mein betiyaan milati hai, dono parivaar anjaan
Mamta ki chavi dulaar, betiyaan har parivaar ki hoti hai shaan

Zindagi ke bagh ki naazook daali hoti hai betiyaan
Mata pita aur saare parivaar ke dil ki rani hoti hai betiyaan
Vidaai beti ki, dukh ki nahi, khushi ki madhur bela hai
Sab priyajano ka ashirwaad jeevan mein naya savera laata hai

November 10, 2015

Shradhanjali

SHRADHANJALI

(Mahavir Prasad Agarwal)














वे कहते थे, मोज करो मेहनत करो
जीवन में हमेशा खुश रहो, आगे बडो
ज़िंदगी जैसी भी है, वो दोबारा मिलती नही
शिकवे कितने भी हो, पर हस्ते रहना यही

उन्होने पुराने रीति रिवाज़ को हटाया
और पूरे परिवार के साथ समय बिताया
जीवन भर संग्राम किया, कभी हस्कर कभी रोकर
जगह जगह व्यापार फेलाया, कभी पाकर कभी खोकर

कॅमरा, आईपाद लॅपटॉप आसानी से सीख लिया
युवा से बेहतर फ़ेसबुक का उपयोग किया
कुछ नया सीखने में दिलचस्पी लेते
हमेशा सभी को प्रेरणा और बड़ावा देते

ज़िंदगी के हर पल को जोश और उत्साह से जिया
आँखों में प्यार भरके, विदेश का अनुभव किया
अपनो के ज्नम दिन और सालगिरा कभी ना भूलते
हमेशा दूसरो की प्रशंसा करके, खुशी से झूलते

मेहमान दारी में कभी छोड़ते ना कोई कसर
उनके महान व्यक्तित्वा का हमेशा रहेगा असर
जवान दिल पर कभी ना कोई बाधा डाला उमर ने
बदलते समय में मेल बिठाते आसानी से

उनका दयालु स्वाभाव और स्नेही मुस्कुराहट हमेशा रहेगी याद
हमारे दिल में उनकी उत्साह की आग ज़िंदा है, जाने के बाद
अक्सर कहते माफ़ करो और भूल जाओ और कविता भी लिखते
दूसरो की मदात और सच्चे दिल से चिंता करते दिखते

सारथिक जीवन बिताने वाले, नेक इंसान थे
जो सभी के लिए अनुकरणीय व्यक्ति और पिता समान थे
उनके आदर्श और प्रेरणा से हम जीवन में सफलता पाएँगे
हमेशा हेस्ट रहने वाले की शानदार छवि कभी ना भूल पाएँगे


Ve kehte the, moj karo mehnat karo
Jeevan mein hamesha khush raho, aage bado
Zindagi jaisi bhi hai, vo dobara milti nahi
Shikve kitne bhi ho, par haste rehna yahi

Unhone purane reeti rivaaz ko hataya
Aur pure parivaar ke saath samay bitaya
Jeevan bhar sangram kiya, kabhi haskar kabhi rokar
Jagah jagah vyapaar phelaya, kabhi pakar kabhi khokar

Camera, ipad aur laptop aasani se seekh liya
Yuva se behtar facebook ka upyog kiya
Kuch naya seekhne mein dilchaspi lete
Hamesha sabhi ko prerna aur badava dete

Zindagi ke har pal ko josh aur utsah se jiya
Aankhon mein pyaar bharke, videsh ka anubhav kiya
Apno ke janamdin aur saalgira kabhi na bhulte
Hamesha dusro ki prashansa karke, khushi se jhulte

Mehmaan dari mein kabhi chodte na koi kasar
Unke mahaan vyaktitva ka hamesha rahega asar
Javaan dil par kabhi na koi badha daala umar ne
Badalte samay mein mel bithate aasani se

Unka dayalu svabhaav aur snehi muskurahat hamesha rahegi yaad
Hamare dil mein unki utsah ki aag zinda hai, jaane ke baad
Aksar kehte maaf karo aur bhool jaao aur kavita bhi likhte
Dusro ki madat aur sachche dil se chinta karte dikhte

Saarthik jeevan bitane vale, nek insaan the
Jo sabhi ke liye anukarneeya vyakti aur pita samaan the
Unke adarsh aur prerna se hum jeevan mein safalta payenge
Hamesha haste rehne vale ki shandaar chavi kabhi na bhool payenge

October 30, 2015

A Free Soul's Plea

A FREE SOUL’S PLEA


We are in that stage of life
Where we are expected to settle down
To get married to a stranger and
If we do argue, society does frown

Is marriage the ultimate aim of life?
Do we have no identity of our own?
What kind of absurd ritual this is where
We have to forcefully move out of our hometown?

All our lives you told us to be careful
To avoid hanging out with boys and be alert
Now suddenly you want us to sleep with a stranger
Regardless of the consequences, if we get hurt

How can you just let us go suddenly?
After bringing us up for more than 20 years
Why do we have to start our lives all over?
& give up all our beliefs and choices in silent tears

Our unmarried existence feels like a heavy burden
Our freedom is being snatched away like a blind man’s sight
It feels like our career and dreams have no value
How is this fair? How is this right?

Don’t be so traditional, times are changing
Stop getting so obsessed with match making
Let us live life our way and stop judging
Being independent is not a poor way of living

Quit forcing us to find a companion
We do not need a man to complete our life
We want to establish our own brand value
And not only be referred to as someone’s wife

We do not wish to become a maid in someone’s house
And get stuck in the kitchen all day
Give us a chance to pursue our passions
Stop worrying about what others might say

Pause the mad rush of finding the right guy
Don’t expect us to accept traditions like you did
We are different souls, we need our freedom
It’s not your place to nag us about having a kid

It’s hard to leave behind everything we grew up with
Unlike olden days, your arguments don’t make sense to us
Not all of us may be okay with the concept of marriage
Put an end to this crazy obsession and all the fuss!

March 10, 2015

Ashwin

HAPPY 18TH ASHWIN





A loving son, brother and friend
Your love for chocolate may never end
Fond of teddy bears and cooking
Loves reading and movie making

Mesmerized by magic and a Harry Potter fan
Hours you can spend to make a snowman
Fascinated by tall buildings and trains
Loves bowling and cycling within lanes

Adores apple products from Lisa to Macbook air
For maths and coding, you have a natural flair
Entrepreneurial and willing to slog
Gave birth to your company "My lazy frog"

A medalist at swimming and rowing
Your ambitions ever keep growing
Gifted at playing the piano and clarinet
Eton will always remain your favorite

Being creative, kind and ready to compete
Your Stanford admission was a superb feat
May you fulfill your dreams and soar with zest
On turning 18, we wish you all the best!

February 26, 2015

What will be?

WHAT WILL BE?









Will I ever find you?
Are you even out there for me?
Or are you just in my head?
So many questions, what will be?

Will I ever learn to trust and love again?
Will I ever find someone who will love me?
And not break my heart yet again?
So many questions, what will be?

Can I bring myself to forget the past?
Will I end up with someone who cares for me?
Is it fair to hope and wait anxiously?
So many questions, what will be?

Did I miss an opportunity and mess up the future?
Can I dream of a wonderful fantasy?
Or did I lose my chance already?
So many questions, what will be?

February 18, 2015

25th Anniversary - Mom & Dad

HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY

Dear mom and dad, this one’s for you:














25 years ago you started your journey
When marriage bought you together as husband and wife
The celebration continues to this very day
As it gave each of you a best friend for life

25 years is indeed a long time
To share your love and be together
Here’s wishing you a lifetime of happiness
And hope you continue to love and support each other

We couldn’t have asked for more wonderful parents
Because you made us who we are today
Your silver jubilee is a moment of pride for us too
As you have really come a long way...