sun and lake

sunset  at dal lake,Kashmir

sun is love
sun is glow

sun is art

sun is road....

All the calm is waiting at the shore of twilight 

Just to set with a new hope...

UNSEEN THOUGHTS

I wish i could hold the running thoughts,

I only know i could recall,

They are bright or dim.

The secret’s are surrounding me,

In their arms

Whose lap  is waiting ? Who would narrate those old stories ?

Perhaps one day , while sitting on the banks , the unseen thoughts would knock

In a free voice, In a false sleep..

The everlasting hide and seek , kept running as unseen thoughts.

They are eternity

Years will pass in a blink,

 In every mood, In every sound...

Unseen images would hold tight and reminds to recall.

LIBASS

Kiss libaas mai wajood ki raakh ko chupa kar rakhu,

Har libaas iss aaks se waqhif hai,

Qissa ho ya kahani ...

Sab ki ek si zabaan hai..

In libasson se pare hai ek aur libaas,

Jo dul- mitti mai lipta pada hai,

Jiski wajood ki raakh ...

 na hawa mai behti hai ,na barish mai gulti hai

 aur na he miti mai  milti hai.

Uljay hue libaason  ke tamam kisse hain,

ab hare ek ka wajood raakh lagta hai...

Naye libass ka kora kapda bhala ab kya rangeen ho payega..

wajood ki raakh toh har libaas se waqif hai

Kis libass mai wajood ki raakh ko chupa kar rakhu,
har libass iss aaks se waakif hai..

seven vows around the sacred fire

The union of spiritual love around the holy fire in hindu wedding is an ancient ritual.The seven vows around the holy fire symbolize the seven promises on which a hindu  marriage is based.The  eternal bond of the couple is blessed by  Agni Dev and by the chants of vedic mantras.It is believed that Lord  Shiva and Mata Parvti had started the ritual of hindu wedding which holds a deep religious meaning.....

MEANING OF  SEVEN VOWS

FIRST PROMISE:

Groom : In the first promise,the groom says  he will take the responsibility of everything for her and their children and he will take care of the family’s welfare and happiness

Bride:  The bride happily takes the responsibility of home, children and the welfare of the family.

SECOND PROMISE:

Groom: In the second promise, the groom says he will protect his home and their children by all his strength.

Bride : In return the bride promises that she will be by his side and encourage him always as his strength.

THIRD PROMISE :

Groom : In the third vow,the groom accepted the bride as his soul mate and promises her that they  will grow wealthy and prosperous.

Bride : In return,the bride accepted the groom as her husband and promise him all her love and the other men will remain secondary in her life.

FOURTH PROMISE :

Groom : In the fourth  promise,the groom says that you (Bride ) have completed me  and he prays to God to bless them with good children.

Bride : In return ,the bride promises to provide him (Groom) with happiness,faith and mutual understanding.

FIFTH PROMISE :

Groom : In the fifth promise,the groom accepted her(Bride ) as her best friend and promise her to strengthen their relationship.

Bride :In return the bride says,I accepted your love and will love you till my last breath now  your joys are my joys,your sorrows are my sorrows and i will trust you and honour you all my life.

SIXTH PROMISE :

Groom : In the six promise,the groom wishes his bride the happy life and longevity.

Bride :In return,the bride says that she will always be his side at every step of life.

SEVENTH PROMISE :

Groom : In the last vow around holy fire,the groom says  we are soul mates now and all these words were spoken by pure heart .

Bride : In return the bride says , i am your wife and will always cherish your love  and honour you.

TOUCH

Like a pearl in the ocean

Like a rainbow after the strom

Feelings are beyond expressions

This touch has a story to tell

This touch has a breeze of love all around us

Just need to hold your hand in mine

I would run across the mountains

I would like to listen the sweet whispers of this touch

And let these tender feelings alive forever !!!!

reflections by NB