There are times in our lives, when winds blow against us, when we feel crushed and our backs are placed against the wall. There are moments when the self within us becomes overwhelming and the boat of our life seems to go on rudderless, bouncing with the tide of time. There are also times when we get entrapped in the web of mediocrity (or chalta hai attitude) and the zeal within, goes for a holiday. These are testing moments in life. Narrating our painful times and showing our wounds to the world, are symbolic of vulnerability. Strength lies within, not outside. Let not the gales of times shatter us. As a poet once said:
Jinke dil mein hai auron ke liye pyaar ka jazba,
wo log kabhi toot kar bikhra nahi karte
(People who care for others, do not succumb to defeat easily!)
Some people even say, happiness is just a brief interlude between periods of grief and struggle. But, from another perspective, happiness is just a state of mind whether in relaxation or struggle. Down we may be, but certainly not destroyed. Though it is easier to say than to practice, but pain it is said, can also be enjoyed. The beauty of silence holds in its bosom much more than what a thousand words can mean. Silence is evidently the highest form of protest as well. Another poet says:
Wo mazaa kahaan wasl-e-yaar mein,
Lutf jo mila intezaar mein
(What pleasure lies in embrace and reunion,
than in the endless wait of the beloved!!)
We need to move ahead of these tougher times. The flickering light of hope should never be allowed to die, come what may. Cynicism, despondency, loneliness are some of the challenges, we need to overcome. The spirit of man is all-powerful and immortal. Let us respect it and not fall prey to the challenges that are going to come our way. We are all committed to our service – the IAS. More than that, we need to be committed and proud of the human spirit – characterized by unflinching faith, strong resolve and a phoenix-like instinct…!!!
ZUHAIR BIN SAGHIR
Thursday, April 19, 2007
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Thanks for such a wonderful article.
-Rohit
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it is a wonderful piece of writing from you sir..i truly respect and admire your feelings and your commitment towards your work and service (ias) and moreover to the humanity inside you..because my life taught me to stand up in times when all others just underestimated me including those whom i have called mine,but i had confidence,faith and belief in myself and as well as in my almighty and i stood again with grief and pain in the heart,learnt a lot, and look m still standing as a pillar in storms,rains. And whatever has come up i have faced it with a smile and will continue to do so.....
HOPING FOR YOUR GUIDANCE
A FUTURE IAS ASPIRANT
mai apki bato se ittefaq rakhti hu because its tough to look happy when you are in a pain.lekin hmse badi hamari responsibilities hoti h.jo hme hmare astitva ka ehsas krati hai ki wakai hume kya krna chahiye..its really a good article.
ye na thi hamari qismat ki wisale yar hota, agar aur jeete rahte yahi intizar hota
zuhair bhai jindagi youn hi cahlti hai leken kuch hi log apni pahchan chor jatey hai..........us pahchan ke ander unki tmam sakhsiyat hotey hai....wah hamesha akele rahtey hai......but reallly u have wriiiiiten truth....u have accepted responsibility.........and it is work of god.......do u think how god work.......
zuhair bahi if i write any thing wrong plz pardon
Shiddat ki dhoop me bhi shikwa nahi karte,
Hum darakhto ke patte sirf apna kaam krte hai...
Saluting the administrators.....
already hum to aap par fida hai janab ab aur kya kahe apko-sapna
vaise ak bat to hai aap bade smart hai-sapna
people who care for others, do not succumb to defeat easily!!!
only a few person come out of every situation and become a PERSONALITY. you are one of them. congratulations sir !!! keep it up-up-up.
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