The Call to Strive

 The Call to Strive

 

Life gives us chances—take them, strive,
With all your strength, bring dreams alive.
Time is fleeting, & life’s essence profound,
Its use defines where our worth is found.

What connects the strewn pieces we see?
The puzzles of life, & grand mysteries to be.
Hints and patterns linger, yet we’re unclear,
Each field asks mastery, demanding & near.

We speak few tongues but remain confined,
Unable to read the long scripts of the mind.
Others too evoke, yet their meanings evade,
Only interpreters bridge the talks displayed.

What are we in this vast world’s embrace?
A mere speck of dust in the endless space.
Sciences, histories, & technologies unfold,
Vast as oceans, too deep for world to hold.

The scope is colossal, designs undefined,
Small minds strive, yet they are confined.
Who traces the threads & truths that bind?
And unlocks the cosmos within their mind.

What mechanisms connect and create?
Who sees many eternal truths as innate?
Those who embrace the enormity within,
Will find none strangers here, but only kin.

Success calls for time, might & devotion,
Yet scarce resources check our emotions.
Even the great minds, like Einstein’s spark,
Couldn’t illuminate each truth in the dark.

What seems simple to one, others may fear,
An understanding grows as we attempt near.
Complexity thrives on an unfamiliar ground,
But clarity dawns when solutions are found.

What once seemed distant now feels near,
Secret truths rise, & the form is made clear.
Simplicity blooms when efforts sprout root,
And truth is revealed as we pursue its fruit.

Cultural conflicts spring from fear’s seed,
Born of what we think others only misread.
No path is supreme, no culture complete,
Progress lies where shared dreams meet.

Learn to see the world through others’ skies,
And unearth the truths that their heart belies.
Some customs guide us from birth’s first call,
While others demand reflection from us all.

The world opens wide when we grab beyond,
Distant voices develop into a familiar bond.
Though helpless we feel, unable to discern,
We seek experts whose wisdom we yearn.

Effort brings glimpses, the answers slight,
Hard fields demand time, focus, and might.
it is the truth’s pursuit, that keeps us alive,
Rewards await those who strive and thrive.

I see my companions carve paths with care,
And scale many heights with the visions rare.
Ordinary minds merely trace comfort near,
While giants dream big, their vision is clear.

Dreams soar high, they embrace their flight,
Untethered by limits, in the boundless sight.
Life’s essence is grasped beyond comfort,
In the oceans of knowledge, truth is shown.

To reach life’s heights, immerse in its heart,
Unveil cosmic truths, and play your big part.
Life enriches the souls, who rise to the skies,
Its truth is revealed in the dreams we realize.

Pawan Kumar,

21st November 2024, Thursday, Time 01:00 A.M. (Midnight)

(From my Dairy dated 18th March 2018 Sunday Time 9:21 A.M.)

Nation Building

Nation Building

  

One must grab what he can, even when time is tight,
Other tasks demand great, yet the effort must ignite.
Self-composition is an art one must cultivate & hone,
To make the best of available, and stand on your own.

 

Time slips by swiftly, surely is beyond one’s control,
But can strive to compensate & make himself whole.
People are in holiday mood, wait for events to wind,
But work waits for none, but efficiency must be grind.

 

Man is a peculiar creature, only survives by his work,
Yet he shirks his duties & often loses valuable in hand.
Arrives at work late, takes breaks and leaves too soon,
Doing the bare minimum, never breaks his full bloom.

 

We do not sacrifice enough, just do merely to get by,
And fail to see the bigger picture of selves or even try.
Efficiency is prized, but we often fall short in the race,
Laziness holds us back often from fulfilling our place.

 

India is a growing nation, resourced with human might,
Vast in human resource, strong in body, sight and fight.
Still, the right perspective is what we all must develop,
For our great nation’s future, we must all rise & step up.

 

We can’t afford defeatism & inaction in this dear land,
Our duties are straight  - each one must take a stand.
There must be no useless excuses or games to play,
Now we must contribute to India’s growth every day.

 

I don’t want to blame anyone, but the reality is clear,
With just bit more effort, surely progress is only near.
It’s not about the resources or the lack of skill & time,
But must affirm choose to work, putting in the climb.

 

When more can be done with just a little extra push,
Just laziness & complacency must not make us rush.
We’re here for a greater purpose, to fulfil noble task,
Let’s rise to the challenge unitedly, & not simply ask.

 

Many small nations, few in number, wealth or size,
Have achieved great heights, & reached the skies.
It’s the synergy of Nation’s people, united in cause,
That breaks down all barriers, and rewrites the laws.

 

Learn that our minds & bodies are not just for own,
But for a bigger purpose, for the nation to be shown.
Nation-building is a duty, mission we must embrace,
We must act wisely and swiftly and work with grace.

 

As citizens, workers & officers, we must expedite,
Then planned tasks will accomplish & elevate fate.
The projects we engage in will support people grow,
Creating good citizens near, with the minds aglow.

 

We must guide our youth to target for the far sky,
Teach them to question, think scientifically, & to try.
By doing so, we definitely will build a nation proud,
And in the overall process, can raise all the crowd.

 

What ultimately is true progress, & how do we gain?
When our citizens are honest, and free from disdain.
As families care each other, compassion at the core,
Striving to better themselves, and those they adore.

 

Vices like greed, hate, anger, pride, lust must fade,
As we embrace superior virtues that’ll never trade.
When we aim to progress, with our hearts aligned,
A world turns of shared success, kindness defined.

 

Abundant poverty & struggle will soon pass away,
With hard work is in picture, dignity leads the way.
Work becomes a worship, valued, serene in its art,
And even our small contribution will play a big part.

 

A higher living standard for all must be our goal,
All citizens - rich or poor, must realize the whole.
If we remain backward, deprived of basic rights,
Progress will remain distant, far from our sights.

 

As people develop, they seek the higher ground,
In the courses they take, new opportunities found.
Through sincere efforts, we pave the road ahead,
Many will grow, and others will too follow instead.

 

We’re facilitators at present, but it is just a stage,
Our efforts will leave big legacies, for future age.
Feelings will live on, in hearts of those we touch,
For through our industry, the world will be much.

 

At times, work may seem just a home bill to pay,
But think of the struggles one took along the way.
Many are unemployed, seeking chances we hold,
 We must value the opportunity, & future it unfolds.

 

Though frustration may arise, we must find peace,
And learn to manage emotions, let the rage cease.
Work even though it may feel like an ordinary task,
It will bring us forward, if we accept with no mask.

 

Admittedly beyond work, we all have lives to live,
Family, friends, relations, sports & dreams to give.
 But it is not just routine, but imbues a greater plan,
For in pursuit of a grander purpose, we truly stand.

 

We need vacation times so as to relax & reflect,
On the very projects we do, & the lives we select.
Through brief breaks, we find the strength to rise,
And pursue grander purposes beyond the skies.

 

A wise man must strive for the higher ground,
He is to serve the world, with duties profound.
Through the blood and sweat, we must support,
The cause of the Cosmos, of which we’re part.

 

It’s not just the personal gains we usually seek,
But the future of humanity, and for every unique.
Our efforts must be honest, selfless, and true,
To build a benign future that will shine through.

 

Service to great nation brings a sense of pride,
As humanity grows,  we all stand side by side.
Through hard work, sincerity, sacrifice, and toil,
We can contribute to the soil, and help it uncoil.

 

The sweet taste of accomplishment will be ours,
As we labor for something that truly empowers.
The people will appreciate our efforts and care,
And our legacy will live on always, everywhere.

 

 

Pawan Kumar,

15th November, 2024, Friday, Time 11.46 P.M. (Night)

(From my Berhampur (Odisha) Dairy 25th October 2023, Wednesday)

Trailblazer’s Path

Trailblazer’s Path

To be a trailblazer or innovator is to lead, to be the first,

Be an example for others, driven by an insatiable thirst.
Raw, exciting, original—a force that won’t be confined,
And trendsetter, radical, with a great cutting-edge mind.

 

They don’t just observe needs; they create new grounds,
And forge paths where none existed, & potential abounds.
Steve Jobs built the need for smartphones & better sound
Visionary, he changed the rules & offered dreams unbound.

 

To blaze a trail, one must hold a conviction deep and true,
Push ahead with blinders on; ignore noise constraining you.
Ingenious, they make the rules, who break past what’s tried,
Find gaps unseen by others, & run with a vision as the guide.

 

A trailblazer is a big visionary, a hard executor with might,
He is an entrepreneur at heart, drawn in by an idea’s light.
A relentless, he presses on, & guided by dreams profound,
Venturing outside comfort zone, where resilience is found.

 

They face obstacles, they fail, but never cease their climb,
Learning from each fall, they rise & get inspired over time.
As collaborators, they draw on strengths of those around,
Build rapport with them, share, and ensure a solid ground.

 

They are collaborative, drawing from ideas far and wide,
Innovators solve many glitches as trades & visions collide.
Effective leaders gain their edge with rapport built strong,
Remain surrounded by teams, helping them move along.

 

With resources gathered, they stretch beyond their might,
They include others on their journey, scaling new heights.
In fact, a great visionary’s journey is never walked alone,
It thrives on shared support, with seeds of ideas far sown.

 

To be a trailblazer is difficult, a title earned & not claimed,
With a right mindset, one can change the industry's game.
With habits like Zynga’s Tom Bollich, they excel and thrive,
Insights guide them in excellence and keeping ideas alive.

 

Trailblazers take a chance, look ahead, beyond the now,
Are confident your journey leads somewhere, somehow.
Stretch thoughts, adapt well and be swift in many strides,
And learn to thrive in chaos; & embrace unexpected tides.

 

Hence learn to thrive well, where chaos reigns each day,
New tests do emerge here & in a very unexpected array.
Many are untried & untested, no paths are forged before,
But changes also surface swiftly, knocking at your door.

 

So adapt shift, & embrace your novel life’s benign flow,
If you find the excitement, where others won’t just go.
Chaos can fuel huge growth, if you can feel very spark,
And this is the path where the true visionaries embark.

 

Think differently & create what none have so far made,
Expand, develop, and grow where others have stayed.
Evolve without titles’ demand, focus on a task at hand,
Get many things done quickly, and flawlessly planned.

 

Budget mind carefully; always can’t make choices aptly
He can make 10 good choices daily, but 20 turns costly.
One can delegate trivial items, but keep his focus clear,
For the overburdened mind, knows his doubt and fear.

 

Work as if the building is on fire, always on the move,
Competitors move & won’t wait; there’s no time to lose.

Work with proverbial fire under your ass, keep up ahead

Prioritize, push with urgency, stay ahead, never break,

Walk your talk; as over-commitment only brings strife,
If you can’t deliver, don’t commit, or explore who might.
There’s no room for laziness, even for mistakes so slight,
So stay sharp & cautious, and keep your standards tight.

 

Laugh too often, for life’s trials may be sudden & cruel,
Businesses can also turn, bend, and break every rule.
But when trouble strikes, let good humor be your balm,
Even a moment’s laughter brings a day’s worth of calm.

 

Trailblazing is being proactive, & never resting at ease,
Seek big missions, & work on what seizes your dreams.
Fill the blanks with purpose; no one will lead you there,
Find your good reason, and work with determined flair.

 

Near people may help greatly, but be worthy to lead,
Life’s path is purely yours; so move with quiet speed.
Build strength & wisdom in silence, let actions speak,
With success, inspire those whose futures seem bleak.

 

At this age focus on big, & find pursuits that long last,
Time’s your greatest resource - don’t let it just pass.
Plan well when life slows down; meditate and reset,
Tests & chances availed, pave the way to the best bet.

 

Be a beacon for many others, show them how to aim,
Few may find success, but many can change the game.
Positivity & efforts breed hope for days coming ahead,
Patience will reward big success, no matter what’s said.

 

 Venture into the possible grand; let big success ignite,

Even if it is slow, victory is well worth your great fight.
Your path takes good form, and communities will gain,
With shared pride & big gains, many joys will flourish.

 

Choose your actions wisely; leave what slows behind,
Seek what can lift you, and better strengthen the mind.
Knowing today’s good choices shape tomorrow’s worth,
Fight your inner battles, & show what courage is worth.

 

Lift yourself above the mediocrity & find hidden might,
Life’s grandest gifts come to those prepared for the fight.

 

 

Pawan Kumar,

14^th November, 2024 Thursday, Time 00:22 A.M.

(From My Chennai Dairy dated 11^th April 2023, Tuesday, 7.55 A.M.)

King of Kings

King of Kings

 Who is the king of kings, little authorities pride themselves too much

A humble soul is great, encompasses the whole of humanity in self.

 

Do we crave the highest ideals, which can enchant & elevate us too

We generally live merely mediocre, & don’t bother with our big self.

Remain non-serious about good points, just heed to non-essentials

Life remains slight, time passing, coming & going of not much use.

 

Life is Almighty’s boon; we must respect it to the core of our hearts

Not sellable so easily; it inhibits very high value not to fritter away.

It is like ocean with infinite jewels, one can explore by diving deep

Has marvels of neaps-tides, high waves, & many enlivens beings.

 

It can support large flora-fauna if one has a bit distributive approach

It benefits many aquatic-land beings, & can inspire several greatly.

It can impart a nice-placid-vast-shining view, with various sky-colors

It interacts with throbs of other wonders, ready to meet challenges.

 

Like Sky, it is enormous, unimaginable by the present human intellect

 Keeps all traces of Sun, planets, satellites, black holes, meteorites, etc.

Numerous changes always work on it, charming, burning, fusing or so

And is massed with infinite atoms, different gases, vibes, materials, etc.

 

It is organic, a part of large system, many systems work together here

Has a great brain with many layers from the simplest to most complex.

Can easily connect with everything, that is seen, or visualized in Nature

It blooms, rejuvenates & dies but always reincarnates in other forms too.

 

Conjoins nonstop with many entities, a regular intake from other forms

It spreads constantly always to large, even a single breath is mysterious.

It can conveniently connect to others & respect, can give & take properly

He who can realize all such outlooks can be near to being King of Kings.

 

 

Pawan Kumar,

9^th November, 2024, Saturday, Time 10.52 A.M.

(Form Mahenderarh Dairy 20^th June 2018, Wednesday)

  

Sunshine Thoughts

Sunshine Thoughts

 

Let me meditate on sunshine a bit, coming with sunrise & ends with set

There’re dawn & dusk before sunrise & after sunset, and light is spread.

 

In Sun’s presence direct light is always in front, and revealing very much

Altitude varies color from creamy red-yellow to white, then again so turn.

Ambient dust soaks light from sides in dawn & dusks, reveals in else dark

Very useful as plenty light exists for working, before actual sunrise or set.

 

There’s no atmosphere on moon or other planets, may at some of other kind

And with sunrise & sunset, either is direct daylight or night’s pitch darkness.

Meaning this, there are no dawn or dusk, and sudden changes come before

Having these Nature’s phenomena, we’re lucky to have many such boons.

 

We should be grateful to little charities around, and sunshine is one of them

In equatorial & tropical regions, Sun is very intense, but at poles quite dim.

Optimum well suits here, depending on locations of Earth’s exterior sphere

Fact is our lives revolve around sun, and we sleep & wake along with this.

 

Sun is our Earth’s master, and in ancient times, was worshiped as good god

There were different concepts around, one that revolving around the Earth.

Then we learnt it is very large compared to Earth, which revolves around it

Seasons are made as per relative positions of places on earth vis-a-vis Sun.

 

In winters, sunshine is boon of, it warms the Earth’s surface & our bodies

Kids, old people, women, all stand in sun, just to bask & gain some heat.

On sea beaches, people enjoy on warm sand, benefit from sun’s presence

Its rays emit vital Vitamin D, strengthen our bones and illuminates faces.

 

Its heat gives life to plants, and all flowers, fruits produce in that process

Photo in ‘photosynthesis’ is light only; all animal life depends on plants.

Plants are primary food producers, whole life-cycle revolves around them

But before that Earth, water, air, Sun i.e. fire & space are all contributors.

 

Sun is intense in summers, protection needed from discomfort & dehydration

But it changes air-pressures, makes heavy air to rush to low pressure places.

Creates huge wind rise, results oceanic currents & cyclonic rains in near lands

Sun is sole melting pot effecting all, cold water rises to waves to mee warmth.

 

Sun is very massive star, other 8 planets, satellites, asteroids move around

It is the ultimate source of all energies; light is a great boon to fulfil our lives.

In perpetual darkness no life can sustain, & Earth will be a dead planet then

Sun’s optimum distance from Earth is very benign, & has made life possible.

 

Sun’s penetrative rays clear all wastes, process to transform into useful goods

Life threads are built around it, and clouds, rains, fog, storms are phenomena.

We tend to forget blessings nearby, and just go on weeping on minor problems

Rather should see our boons around, and then happily can pass on this Earth.

 

Sun is some 5 billion years old star, our great constellation Milky-way’s part

A tiny in super-massive universe,  which is spread in measurable expanse.

Here locally I brood, but Sun has filled the Earth with everything we require

Present atmosphere, air, water, soil, plant & animal life are due to this only.

 

Sun-shine in poles is amazing phenomenon, it never sets there for 6 months

For another 6 months, doesn’t seem rising, and there is complete darkness.

Life activities suffer in dark phases, but light may be absent for small period

Many issues require knowledge to brood, ignorance simply mires the ways.

 

We see effects of sunshine’s intensity-changes on bodies, skins, eyes, or hair

Hot & cold have changed features of flora & fauna, as the permanent effects.

Bodies resonate with its motions; many cultures adore it with different names

Many ancient shrines like Odisha’s famous Konark were built in Sun’s name.

 

Several people worship Sun god in dawn & dusk times, to please & gain boon

Many epics, poems, stories contrive around Sun, I am lucky to describe its bit.

 

 

Pawan Kumar,

30^th October’2024, Wednesday, (Chhoti Deepawali), 7.32 A.M.

(From my Dairy dated 25^th May’ 2018)

Human Strengths

Human Strengths

 All are given same body -organs, but how much one uses then

It is like billion dollar’s cheque with, but not cashing for riches.

 

A great treasure hidden beneath, lying in self’s hands and mind

Many combinations are available, just to see the raw materials.

Same hands create marvelous artistic sculptures, & earn virtues

But others may do heinous crimes too, burdening self with guilt.

 

Nature imparts full raw stuffs to all, only difference what to use

Alerts treat this precious, and make good settings to order them.

They make inventory of each, know all what-when-where & how

They remain steadfast in volitions, and creativity is their passion.

 

With same culinary items ingredients, one makes delicious food

Other can spoil costly items, heat & time,  & product is rejected.

We all have same type of body & mind, energy & required stuff

But with right learning & caution, different results come to fore.

 

Given difference in basic characters, varied outcomes are obvious

Basically, one’s conditions remain same, even if drudgery known.

I am poor, know can turn rich with hard-work & zeal but don’t act

It is our minds’ reluctance to major changes, even if they’re good.

 

Different settings, thus outcomes, & man remains servant of nature

It is strongly bound with him, & silliness tries to keep in status quo.

All treasures are near, only requirements are attention & willingness

Try to unravel hidden layers, & gather precious materials retrieved.

 

Mind is definitely a gold-mine, but it needs to be dug & soil sieved

It is difficult to obtain yellow metal, & lot work is required for little.

Sometimes fate favors one, & a large nugget may be found in a way

But those who do persist realize some, others will just see happening.

 

What makes us differ, may be seen in pursuits, outputs - conditions

Millions are pauper, hands to mouth, beggars, vagrants or hawkers.

Some remain fool, dumb, bodily frail, diseased or animal existence

But few transform their lives, conscious to do good to self & others.

 

Who is able to find & pick up great resources, which often lie nearby

And creates many useful goods, make own & others’ lives at relaxing.

How one learns to weave, by picking up simple plant straws & twigs

And can protect from heat-cold, rain, and cozying in rough weathers.

 

All civilizations have come up by this conversion of natural elements

Or just trying to order them, and impart some good-beneficial shapes.

Initial implements, tackles, arms were of stone, earth, wood, bone, etc.

Man learnt to form them for cutting, lifting, chasing, defence, aiming.

 

He didn’t know much chemistry, but could gauge use by observations

And was able to roughly shape into things, by removing extra material.

Whole purpose was to turn efficient, to make life little more convenient

And to reduce drudgeries to maximum extent, being felt days & nights.

 

We observe in nature, that only few creatures use tools effectively

Though are intelligent beings, but use mainly body-organs instincts.

Survival is here question, and one has to learn flying far for the food

Things don’t come of own, & one has to traverse hard so as to grab.

 

Sparrows arise early in morning, herons start searching their food

Elephants seek water and food, so others busy selves in activities.

From insect ants to big mammals, are creative as per requirements

In survival question, they’ve to learn few techniques for efficiency.

 

We learn from company we live in, & act to fit in that very setting

Some are agile, can’t afford laziness, take exercises to remain fit.

If others aren’t working, it is their problems, self is to behave well

You can’t forcibly awake people by nudging, but learn good for own.

 

But modifications came in man’s body postures like erect structure

Prehensile hands, enhanced cranial capacity, stereoscopic vision etc.

Man got descended from trees, and started walking erect on ground

Then searched food-water, & shelter- protection from fierce animals.

 

Man’s struggles in this hostile world, has kept him fit to live long

It was also to add ‘we’ numbers like, by progeny & brotherhood.

Living in company was essential to evade dangers coming in way

Cooperation & labour division was vital for strategy-management.

 

But this was not enough for him, and he brooded for higher causes

Mere wandering day & night was not very good for health & group.

Women were left in caves to nurture kids, and take house-hold tasks

He ran after chases, pick fruits, dig edibles, cut flesh, take hides etc.

 

Man had to protect self from rough weathers by barks, leaves, hides

Not much body-haired like other animals, so prone to cuts-exposure.

With bare thin skin was a little unproductive, craving was important

There was need how to choose, invent such helping tools in vogue.

 

Always caves were not available, and one had also to stay in open

By practice, he tamed fire to cook food, and fear ferocious beasts.

Teeth & digestion weren’t tough like animals, cooking was crucial

Fresh food is not available often, so some storage for future needs.

 

He needed tools to chase animal-birds, & gained some perfection

Otherwise, counter-attack could be, & own life is to be sacrificed.

Needed some throws, sharp weapons, ropes, snares & aim precise

Difficult games but man was steadfast, & couldn’t afford dullness.

 

Big rivalries in nature demands creatures to grab scarce resources

And man had to become winner, so learned techniques of success.

He saw other innate behavior of animals & birds, how they survive

He developed some habits too to cooperatively behave with others.

 

First survival then was necessity, then quality to find life’s meanings

He started cogitating higher realms, creating little stories of around.

Provided names to near objects/phenomena, aided such to learn more

And transferred knowledge to friends & kids, taught to behave well.

 

Females used nearby wild vegetable-fruits, and some seedling began

One seed can grow several, only requirement to time & basic needs.

Farming slowly started with kitchen gardens, & produce began coming

They needed sickles, spades, ropes, plough, axes to manage them well.

 

Slowly learnt makeshift arrangements by natural stones, earth or wood

He erected them in vertical/ horizontal directions, so as to protect self.

Daily new necessities made him to think beyond the immediate needs

And he become creative & imaginary, which led to use his brain more.

 

Thinking power & consistency in efforts, made him accomplish tasks

Different hands, minds, necessity & ways, brought many new objects.

Combined intellect & available raw materials, became proof of victory

Slowly was mighty amongst other companions, & added competencies.

 

We can see by shear necessity-zeal, one can attain to many strengths

So real creators survive well doing intelligent, otherwise only to stale.

 

 

Pawan Kumar,

21^th October, 2014, Monday, Time 9:39 A.M.

(From my dairy dated 4^th May’ 2015, Monday (Buddha Purnima), 07:10 AM)