Friday, November 26, 2004

winter

Wonder where the winter has disappeared; this month is supposed to be cool and pleasant, instead there is scorching heat and I am sweating badly. No matter how much I try to avoid the warnings given by the environmentalist about global warming and its adverse effects, the reality is making it increasingly difficult to ignore these facts. The apparent disappearance of winter is forcing me to believe that there is a serious problem hibernating. We can choose to ignore it, but it will be only at our own peril or we decide to do something about it. I have found that generally well-meaning people have intentions to participate in activities that improve conditions, but are unable to find channels to express their intentions. I find myself also locked in this framework. I want the world to be better place to live in, I want poverty, hunger to be eliminated completely from the face of earth. I want war, hatred and sloth to be buried in past. For all these wants of mine, I find myself completely helpless to do anything about it. Some have suggested that I could join some NGOs which are active in some of these areas, I may not be able to do many tings in my lifetime, but I will atleast be able to achieve something.

Monday, November 01, 2004

Bhimsen Joshi

listening to Bhimsen Joshi sing devotional songs in praise of Lord Vithal, is always a eternal experience. If u get an opportunity to listen to him live, then it is simply heavenly. Otherwise, audio casstes and CDs are always there to relive that experience. Of all his Bhakti geets, i am particularly fond of 'Dev Vithal, thirt Vithal' and 'lagli samadhi'. Apart, his 'Phul gandhav na maro' is also quite ecstatic.