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Apr 2020 · 156
Charade called Life
Aditya Apr 2020
There comes a time in a man's life,
When the search for meaning,
Fails to be elusive to the human mind.

When the value of priced possessions,
Falls like a deck of cards.

Erasing every dream, every desire,
Slowly from within the subconscious mind.

When the heart knows no difference,
Between friend and enemy,
Good and evil,
Love and hatred.

The roots of shocking indifference,
Hidden beneath the history of time,
Wounds that shaped the mind,
Suppressed under a pretended smile.

The time comes when the smile fades away,
Standing against ones fears face to face.

When the absence of fear,
Feels like freedom,
When the acceptance of Death,
Seeps through the soul naturally,
Relinquishing the charade called Life.
Dec 2018 · 311
Once More
Aditya Dec 2018
Employing every ounce of air Within,
a Bellow to gather and Play,
Before a web was designed to Begin,
a count on friendship for Display.
Let Me Grow Up Once More

When rain was an Opportunity,
to create the storms for paper Boats,
Until the mind shadowed nature’s Beauty,
with swarms of worldly Anecdotes.
Let Me Bask In Nature Once More

The conflict between good and Evil,
resolved merely by action Figures,
Reality stirred a devious Upheaval,
the battle between Power Diggers.
Let Me Balance My World Once More

The excitement of long pants and a ballpoint Pen,
muddy hands and castles of Sand,
A new universe building in my Mind’s Den,
possessing the ability to make the ordinary, Grand.

Let Me Hop Skip and Jump back,
to Live My Innocence Once More
Notice the smile on your face and the sparkle in your eyes when you relive your fond childhood memories ?

That’s the real YOU — the one who is bubbling with enthusiasm over LIFE.

The child within you does not differentiate between small and big achievements, or count the number of friends, or sulk over uncontrollable worldly affairs, but simply accepts Life in all its reality to savor the only moment available right NOW!

Awaken the child within you to Seize the Day and live unperturbed by what you can’t control !
Nov 2018 · 204
Talking Bullets
Aditya Nov 2018
Like an ice cold Needle,
Piercing a tainted Spot,
Words spawning an Upheaval,
a Heart wounded by an invisible Gunshot.
Aditya Nov 2018
Receding clouds of Rain,
’Tis time to Reap what is Sown,
Rejoicing every struggle and Pain,
A journey from Darkness unto Light, Why Moan?

A competition of Caliber,
Announcing a union of sacred Souls,
Wealth and prosperity chose the Seeker,
the One igniting a fire Within,
A journey from Darkness unto Light, His only Goal.

Commemorating a political Exile,
A victory of Good over Evil,
Flaunting earthen lamps in Style,
Coloring the night sky with Dazzle,
A journey from Darkness unto Light, Love is a Marvel.

A celebration to turn a new Leaf,
to Forget and Forgive,
Unite and Unify,
Prosper and Progress,
Rise and Shine,
A journey from Darkness unto Light, for the Inner Self.
Diwali began as an important harvest festival, a celebration of the hard work of farmers eagerly awaiting the fruit of struggle.
Your life may seem like a pile of burden, but don’t moan, for your pain too shall pass for there is always light beyond darkness.

Some legends also point to the marriage of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi(goddess of wealth and prosperity) as the origin of Diwali, where Laxmi chooses the man possessing all transcendental qualities, approaching Godliness.
Let Diwali remind you to go beyond your inhibitions to seek the greater purpose and aspire for Godliness not God.

The return of Lord Rama and Sita with brother Laxman after a 14 year exile and defeating the demon king Ravana also plays an important role in this festival. It demonstrates a journey of love and obedience transcending all worldly struggles.
Ignite the power of Love within you and watch the marvels unravel before your eyes.

No matter what legend or story you believe, whether you are a Hindu or a Muslim or a Christian or even an Atheist — let Diwali be your victory over your inner demons. Let it empower you to be the best version of yourself, to commit to rise & unite towards a greater cause :

To Transcend From Darkness to Light


Wishing you all a very HAPPY DIWALI and whether you light a lamp today or not, be sure to
LIGHT ONE WITHIN !
Oct 2018 · 188
Cushion of Dreams
Aditya Oct 2018
Laying on the cushion of Dreams,
Engulfed by Darkness,
A silence full of Screams,
Memories flashing amid Blindness.

The ruffle of soft Cotton,
A creaking of wooden Legs,
Lifting the emotional Curtain,
Unweaving all the mind's Threads.

From the corner of the Eyes,
Slowly taking its Form,
Pain appeared in Disguise,
Unable to hold an Inner Storm.

A cushion of broken Dreams,
Stained by haunting Grief,
Mustering up a new Scheme,
’Tis time to turn over a new Leaf.
No matter where you are, what you do, what you've lost — you are still ALIVE !
This is the most important thing among all the burdens you carry on your shoulders. You are alive, therefore YOU CAN. Whatever the struggle, you CAN battle through it all.ove your Life and feel that heartbeat. If you feel that thump, you CAN change whatever it is that stains your dream cushion. Be the Dreamer and love yourself
Oct 2018 · 3.4k
The Immigrant
Aditya Oct 2018
A teary farewell at the Airport,
Fake 'good'bye's from heavy Hearts,
Bags filled with memories from the Past,
Cruising over the seven Seas,
A new journey with emotions Galore.

A land promising a colorful Future,
fulfilling every need and Desire,
In exchange of a simple Contract,
Unlearn the ways of the land I Belong,
For I am the square peg in the round Hole.

Burning the midnight Oil,
Stale bread and a cup Noodles,
Celebrating festivals through a tiny screen,
a fake smile masking every tear,
Where's the silver lining amid the toil ?

Oh how the hard work has flourished,
certified successful as defined by society,
smiling at the acquired Possessions,
To realize materials never smiled back,
I am now the round peg without a Soul.
While the term global citizen is frequently used by millions who live abroad, how meaningful is this term really ?
Is there genuine acceptance of thought, culture, race, ***, religion, beliefs or is it merely disregarded based on one's nationality ?

While it's a beautiful experience when one moves across the seven seas to learn and adapt to new ways of living, but it sometimes also entails a complete unlearning of the past. 

Let's stop the labeling and try to live in a world where borders exist only for the maps, not for the hearts !
Oct 2018 · 256
Prisoner of My Mind
Aditya Oct 2018
Thick strong Metal,
A grasp so Powerful,
Confining human Potential,
A Mind transformed to merely a Skull.

Trapped by the darkness of Thought,
Memories mutate into Shackles,
A Prisoner in the Mind’s Vault,
Lend me the strength to Grapple.

The chains Clanked,
As the wrists twisted with Intent,
The cold floor Thumped,
’Tis the hour to Rise & Defend.

A glorious battle to break Free,
Committed to overcome every Mountain,
Renouncing pain from the deepest Sea,
I am the Sufferer and the cruel Warden.
There is no prison bigger and traumatic than your own mind. Your thoughts are the cruel warden trapping you in a prison within your own mind.

Break free from the past, from the pain the holds you back, to stop living within the confines of your mind. Open that beautiful mind to explore the abundance the world has to offer.

Embrace life NOW and cling to every opportunity !

Know the Mind,
Shape the Mind,
Free the Mind.
Oct 2018 · 277
Shadow of Truth
Aditya Oct 2018
Walking on a lonely Street,
The shimmer of a Floodlight,
Marching to my Heartbeat,
Did I send you an Invite ?

An intriguing Character,
A leader one Moment,
Racing like a Competitor,
Underneath a loyal Servant.

Metamorphosis is your Forte,
A Giant bloating my Ego,
Or a worthless tiny Prey,
Teach me the art of Incognito.

At the break of Dawn,
An awareness Emerged,
A Shadow revealing a Truth Withdrawn,
Enlightenment is Light & Darkness, Merged.
Shadows are the representation of the other half of our lives - The Truth of Darkness.
We are sometimes leaders or competitors and many a times subservient to the demands of society. Our ego is heightened when we are victorious, and diminished during failure, but to possess the ability to suppress it, is a sign of true awareness.
While we seek the light within, it is only with acceptance of darkness, can we truly experience total happiness. Darkness in all its forms is a part of our lives and will continue to be the shadow to remind us of the need for acceptance.
You are the Light when you embrace the Darkness within.
Oct 2018 · 221
Blind Faith
Aditya Oct 2018
I closed my eyes,
a faith so blind,
a voodoo doll to exercise,
scarred by a spell,
who am I? do remind
Oct 2018 · 1.7k
I am a Mandala
Aditya Oct 2018
An innocent Child 
growing into a Man,
A journey of Evolution,
A natural Phenomena,
Physicality is a Mandala.

Emotions in Abundance,
Rising in Love,
Only to Fall,
A Mercurial Drama,
The Heart is a Mandala.

Choices to Baffle,
Time conquered Memories,
Sharpness of the Mind,
Like the sparkle in Cola,
Intellect is a Mandala.

A jar wrapped in Silk,
Holding the Fragments,
of a colorful Identity,
Disappearing into a Nebula,
FOR I AM A MANDALA
The Sand Mandala is a Tibetan Buddhist tradition of creating a design representing the cosmos. Once this beautiful design is created, it is dismantled to symbolize the ephemeral nature of our existence.

Nothing is permanent — whether it is the temporary nature of our physicality or the fickle nature of our heart and mind. 

Live THIS Moment before it becomes History.
Oct 2018 · 203
World Before My Eyes
Aditya Oct 2018
The World before my Eyes,
Fear and Insecurity forces to Compromise,
Living free subdued by Handcuffs,
Fight for the Truth,
Enough is Enough
We live a life filled with compromises, yearning to be free. Fighting against the will and demands of society is what sets you free and closer to the Truth.
Sep 2018 · 177
Fall
Aditya Sep 2018
Withering away my Pain,
A Fall, full of Colors & Glory,
Defeated by Time's Reign,
Opening doors to a New Story.
Just like Fall, life has one constant- change. Leaving behind the past to build a new story for the future.  Stop pondering on what has passed, take pride even in a fall like the colors of the leaves to build a future more glorious than now
Sep 2018 · 352
ICE
Aditya Sep 2018
ICE
Pompously floating among every Liquid,
Cola, whiskey or an exorbitant Cocktail,
Forms multitude, plain to Sculpted,
Simpering secretly over water's Assail.

Slowly with the passing of Time,
As the temperatures Rise,
Losing its position of Prime,
Melting away in its own Design.
Arrogance is like ICE.
It can boost your ego for a short time until life hits back to drag you back to your real form. You are formless like water. Don't let your ego transform you, for it won't be long before you melt away.

BE HUMBLE.
Sep 2018 · 266
Ibn Battuta
Aditya Sep 2018
Flying high above the Clouds,
Rejoicing on stale airline Food,
Squirming between the Crowds,
Yet calm and elevated in Mood.

A tiny backpack, a Fearless Look,
Do I need anything More ?
To capture the world in merely a Scrapbook,
Leaving pains and worries to Ignore.

The first foot across the Border,
Another step closer to the mountain Peak,
The slipping sand between my Fingers,
Stopping time, is there a Technique ?

Cities, cultures and people Exceptional,
Surpassing labels the ignorant Creates,
Fear of the unknown almost Fictional,
Liberation is all I can Emanate.

I may not be wise as Buddha,
But I sure am on the path of Ibn Battuta.
Travel is the antidote to ignorance and fear
Sep 2018 · 190
Tunnel Vision
Aditya Sep 2018
A  Tunnel  shielding  my  Battle,
Is  there  Light  or  a mere  Illusion?
Concealing  every  emotion  and  Struggle,
A  Mind  in  pursuit  of  a  Revolution.
There is no light at the end of the tunnel until you seek the truth. Open your mind (tunnel) to new possibilities and fight your battle to experience the revolution you desire!
Sep 2018 · 199
An Innocent Mind
Aditya Sep 2018
I crawled into this world with an Innocent Mind,
Corrupted by notions and prejudices leaving me Blind.

Civilization introduced the division among Masses,
Before learning how to divide in Math Classes.

Capitalism enforced the significance of multiplying green Currency,
Forsaking the arms of mother nature and its Transparency.

To lend a helping hand for another’s Gain,
Education suppressed the essence of Being Humane.

Acceptance is challenging for the Naked Eye,
Bigotry and Hypocrisy forces me to Deny.

Questioning faith leads to Ostracism,
The mind must not project diversity like a Prism.

Love and Respect must be gauged by Designation,
Obfuscating the purpose of Universal Creation.

I crawled into this world with an Innocent Mind,
Corrupted by notions and prejudices leaving me Blind.

Before time defeats the purpose of Humanity,
Ignite a passion to act with Solidarity.
Sep 2018 · 296
Mother
Aditya Sep 2018
When the world pinpoints every Flaw,
Destroying every ounce of Ambition,
She thwarts every judgement with Guffaw,
Rekindling a fire within like a Magician.

An abundance of delightful Cuisines,
Lights, music, what an Atmosphere,
Unmatched to the simplicity of her Beans,
No ambiance, yet so Dear.

A global footprint to Parade,
Mountains, beaches, what’s the next Place?
Sleepless until safety was Conveyed,
Her world residing in merely a Face.

Conquering every assignment, a solo Star,
Virtues unparalleled, is she Human ?
An infinite Heart, almost Bizarre,
A MOTHER or a living Superwoman.
Sep 2018 · 272
Bloom
Aditya Sep 2018
I Bloom in the presence of Rocks,
No matter what the world Talks,
My Color separates nature from Darkness,
Try harder, For I have Awakened from Inertness.
Are you Awake ?
Sep 2018 · 324
Who Am I?
Aditya Sep 2018
Who Am I ?

Defined by Occupation,
Or branded by Designation,
Is my identity beyond my Workstation ?

Relationships Galore,
Friend, son, lover, even a Mentor,
Transiting perceptions, is there More ?

Worshiping a higher Power,
A Temple, a Mosque or a Church Tower,
Labeled for my faith of the Hour ?

A mirror unraveling my Quest,
Permeating through the mind Possessed,
Finding my true self Unsuppressed.

Who Am I ?
A Flowing Potential
Sep 2018 · 362
Reflection
Aditya Sep 2018
When the world failed to Console,
A Reflection revealed my Soul.
I was Oblivious of where I'd been,
Until I finally looked WITHIN.
Sep 2018 · 248
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Aditya Sep 2018
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star,
Are you a star or an Illusion Bizarre ?
Large clouds filled with cold Gas,
Like a being wandering Aimless,
Seeking to outgrow its own Mass,
Shall I strive to be better than Nameless ?
Fighting against tension and Compression,
Ignorant towards the power of Energies,
Persistent to hold on to every Possession,
Can my purpose transcend my Memories ?
Collapsing against gravity kindling a fire Within,
A fusion separating the sky from Darkness,
Awakening of consciousness must Begin,
Rousing wisdom from its Inertness.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star,
Nothing can shine without a Scar.


Stars are simply ***** of very hot gas (plasma) formed due to the gravitational collapse of large clouds of cold gas. The tremendous compression of this cold gas causes it to heat up and transform into plasma, causing a nuclear fusion to generate light.

In our lives we face tremendous pressures and various obstacles that shape our lives. Let's not surrender to these hurdles, but instead accept them with grace in order to continue exceeding our own limitations.

It takes tremendous heat to illuminate a star.
How much heat do you have within you to illuminate your life ?
Sep 2018 · 192
Musings of the Dreamer
Aditya Sep 2018
With the onset of Darkness,
The mind unearths a Harness.

A soothing lullaby casts away the Unspeakable,
Embarking on a journey, Untraceable.

Ascending towards unattainable Pinnacles,
Making it astonishingly Mystical.

Courageously cruising over the Oceans,
Undeterred by negative Emotions.

The heart sways graciously like a Dove,
Unfortified, Thoughtless and full of Love.

A Fantasy erupting from the Heart’s Charcoal,
Unifying the Mind, the Body and the Soul.

Emerging from a state categorized Paralytical,
The heart experienced Love, Unconditional.
Sep 2018 · 431
Lost
Aditya Sep 2018
I began on a Journey,
Swaying gently with the Flow,
The Mind was in a Hurry,
To Plunder every Glory and Glow.

Battling through endless Competition,
Forsaking the Voice of the Core,
Rummaging through every Definition,
Success was still a far away Shore.

A Road with Achievements Multitude,
Intensifying the Ego with every Score,
The Senses tirelessly Delude,
Numbing the Heart and its Roar.

When the crossroads of life Emerged,
The Mind was bawling it’s Lost,
The Moment had arrived to be Purged,
To bask in the Truth after an Inner Holocaust.
When we are LOST, we are that much closer to being FOUND
Sep 2018 · 182
Rainbow
Aditya Sep 2018
A tiny droplet falling Aimlessly,
The skies withering away its Pain,
Losing its existence Lifelessly,
The purpose was lost to Sustain.

A ray of hope striving to Permeate,
Relentless in its effort to Save,
A purpose higher than earthly Fate,
To break free from being Enslaved.

A Refraction of varied Thoughts,
Dispersing for a Brighter Cause,
An acceptance to connect the Dots,
Rising above all notions and Laws.

Reflecting a unity through Diversity,
Generating awe beneath its Glow,
Purging from every Perversity,
Shining in glory like a Rainbow.
It is the unity in humanity that creates a rainbow, else we all are nothing but tiny droplets cruising through life without a purpose.
The Light of Wisdom resides among each one of us, that when combined, creates a beautiful Rainbow.


The bigger question is —
Do you realize we all come from the same light?
Sep 2018 · 168
Present Moment
Aditya Sep 2018
Here come’s One,
Here come’s Another,
No matter where I Run,
It appears for me to Rediscover.

Obscured through Habit,
Neglected by Thought,
Cruising through life on this Planet,
Like a bulb with zero Watts.

When the sun shone Bright,
And a breeze attempted to Gratify,
The only thing in Sight,
Was the endless work on Standby.

The past transpired Yesterday,
The future persists to be Elusive,
Heedlessly breathing Away,
The Present Moment departed Illusive.
If your life is running on Autopilot, STOP!
Don’t let Yesterday use up too much of TODAY &
Let Tomorrow remain a Mystery to Cherish in the NOW.
Sep 2018 · 159
Masked
Aditya Sep 2018
When the eye perceives new Faces,
The mind ponders over its Truth,
Materializing in various Traces,
Sometimes alluring sometimes Uncouth.

Outer beauty camouflages the Soul,
Inverting the reality of Being,
Each day is a new Role,
While the heart is ceaselessly Seeking.

Surrounded by a myriad Voices,
Deafening the call of the Heart,
Pompously portraying worldly Choices,
Unconscious of being driven Apart.

A moment in time so Grand,
Unleashing a reality to Bask,
Exposing the sleight of Hand,
Turning every face to merely a Mask.
While you aimlessly live your life, wearing a mask for every occasion, are you forgetting your true self ?
Do you KNOW your True Self ?
Stop for a moment today to look for yourself behind that MASK!

Look Within to Look Beyond
Sep 2018 · 166
CIRCUS
Aditya Sep 2018
Entering the majestic Stage,
A clown juggling with Precision,
Performing an act to Assuage,
Epitomizing life was a multitude of Missions.

The Lion came Roaring,
Headstrong it wouldn’t be Tamed,
Compromised merely by a whip Slashing,
Fear possessed us all Restrained.

On a tightrope a Uni-cyclist,
Glorifying an ability Unprecendented,
Shaming the world and each Survivalist,
For the ability to coexist Disoriented.

Splitting a child’s body in Half,
A magician triumphant to Deceive,
As if conducting on the world’s Behalf,
The treachery of humanity, why Grieve ?

A drum roll to announce you’re Alive,
Dancers, hoopers and musicians Arise,
It is the one and only life, why Deprive ?
A flamboyant CIRCUS with Lows and Highs.
Life is a CIRCUS –

Filled with several tasks and responsibilities like the pins in the hands of the juggler. The important thing is how well we are balancing and committing to each of these pins. If one falls, everything else follows. Be COMMITTED !

Life is a CIRCUS –


We are born screaming our lungs out. This scream is tamed with fear as we grow. Fear of society, religion, reputation or simply, failure. Are you a tamed lion or the fearless human longing to live life each day as if it’s your last. Keep roaring and Be FEARLESS !

Life is a CIRCUS –


A world full of diversity, quarreling over the tiniest of events. Notice the balance of the tightrope walker, where everything appears to be in harmony? The physical as well as the mental energies coinciding to produce a perfectly balanced state to leave you in awe! How hard can it be to broaden our horizons and simply co-exist ? Be ACCEPTING !

Life is a CIRCUS –


When a magician fools your intellect with each trick, your ego is never hurt. Our world has elements of deceit that often leave us heartbroken. Treat every defeat like a magic trick and move on. Be FORGIVING !

Life is a CIRCUS –


While you are riding this roller-coaster, filled with highs and lows, realize the most important truth that you are alive. Dance and hoop to your favorite tune amid all the chaos, to simply cherish this gift of life. Be ALIVE and AWARE !
Sep 2018 · 175
Pain
Aditya Sep 2018
The sun arose bright and New,
Memories untainted despite they’re Old,
Life had lost its glory and its Hue,
Secretly pining over thoughts Untold.

Countless opportunities Await,
No dearth of distractions to Evade,
Relentless in effort to shoulder this Weight,
Deceiving the world with a Masquerade.

Even in moments of blissful Exhilaration,
The heart prevailed over immortal Time,
Failing to yield to Adaptation,
Will this Pain last a Lifetime ?

The sun arose with awareness Renewed,
Acceptance was the key to Liberation,
The heart and mind no longer at Feud,
For Pain was the fuel to Creation.

— The End —