Moral or No Moral…

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There are times when we look back on incidents where we failed/succumbed to pressure/gave up something that we absolutely loved to do and joined the herd.

I have one such incident that pains incredibly. Ever since I turned 3, my granny took me to a summer camp dance class behind our house. I didnt understand all that first but then I loved standing in the front row, getting decked up, parents clicking pictures, getting certificates etc etc.

When I started growing up my granny decided that I should take up regular classes with my school. So 5-6pm when other kids were playing I was learning Kathak. However whenever a mark was less in a dictation, mum used to pull me out. Hence there was a race in my mind to do well academically and artistically too. Times changed when I was in standard 9 and people across town used to address mom and dad with my name. They were more proud than ever. Soon my younger sister joined the ranks and we were performing together.  With Standard 12th I completed the kathak exams too. I was asked to go to Allahabad to pursue the interest upto a post grad level, but I was sent to delhi for B Com graduation at a reputed college of DU.

Out of all the days I spent at DU the ones I remember the most are 3 days when I got to perform on the stage. [One day per year] It was a super awesome moment for me to return to the claps and cheer. Then I went off the Hyderabad to do my masters, Kathak practice went down hill from there. It makes me very sad to write this post.

I have a very loving husband who has been egging me to start the practice again. I am sure the voice from inside shall push me to do it one day soon. :)

Moral for me is that hobbies are very precious and very few people are good at it, never give up on it.

No Moral for you is that, oh she must dance. Okay whatever another rant post.

This post is a part of Indibloggers challenge. DO read the My Healthy Speak blog

Cheers,

Pinksocks.

WeChat with Anyone, Anywhere!

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Do you know how much on an average a woman talks? The figure is about 13000 words more than man. I am not making this up. Check it here. Indiblogger wants us to pick 5 people- imaginary, dead, alive… who we would chat with and what would be talk about? Here are my 5:

Bill Watterson- The man created immortal, umar-less character Calvin and hobbes. I would probably give him instances from an Indian’s life and would continue to create C & H. It would be interested to see Calvin’s dad in lungi/kurta payjama and spanking Calvin away to glory while Calvin himself spits fire at the dad. Dont kids do this these days?

Source: Google

Source: Google

Shravan Kumar- The dude was thin like a stick but made his parents dream come true of visiting holy shrines. He carried them on this shoulder to lands far far away. King Dashrath, Lord Ram’s Dad, shoots him with this bow and arrow by mistake. This mistake costs him dearly and he gets a curse of losing son too or Putrashok someday. We all know what happens when the people in grief gave away curse, right? It comes true. I would pat his back for becoming an adjective in the modern world. It is quiet an accomplishment you see. Where now a days as we find the old age homes on a rise, this dude was certainly an inspiration.

Source: Google

Source: Google

Ekalavya- He was a dutiful student of Dronacharya who was not given a fair chance due to his caste. The teacher feared that if he became more sharp and aware of this talent, Arjun’s position might be in danger. In thee bygone days, the teacher had the right to ask for Guru Dakshina from the student. This particular teacher asked for Ekalavya’s thumb. Who can practice archery without a thumb. Well player Sir D. This politically motivated move was in fact of much use to Mahabahrata. Dont teachers step on talent to push the ones who fill their pockets? Same difference.

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Gandhari- The wife of King Dhrithrashtra who blind folder herself to share the pain of the blind Husband. She is said to have 100 sons and 1 daughter. The kauravas basically. However she favored one son the most by making him almost invincible. So much for 100 sons eh! Just as parents who have 5-6 kids but wont consider adoption as an alternative. No offense to having kids but there are children around in the world who need love and care.

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And last of all but the closest to my heart ever my Dadi. I want to say sorry for being away for so long. I wish I could reverse that.

Smt. Balwant Kaur Puri

Smt. Balwant Kaur Puri

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Cheers,

Pinksocks.