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As I was just going through the previous posts ,I realised that it has been a complete SEASON since I last updated this blog.I wrote the last post shivering in the chilling winters and now it's swelteringly hot.I had thoughts in my mind but due to indolence and negligence it has been a long time.Moreover,I was unable to find a good topic to write about and when I genuinely started looking for it, there was a plethora of things to write about.They are scattered everywhere right from a short conversation with someone to a folklore or a petty street quarrel.I just realised that it's all a matter of perspective.The world appears as we want to see it.This reminds me of an old hindi proverb perhaps by Tulsidas which translates to-
"One perceives God according to the emotions/feelings/thoughts he cultivates"
and there is a funny one too:
"Everything Is Yellow To The Jaundiced Eye"
Anyways ,a lot has changed since then.I have finally reached the final year of my undergraduate course after passing a horrendously difficult semester (matter of perspective) and now there is an apprehension about what next?(Reminds me of the song koi na jane apna future kya hoga...).But its just a part of life.Some of my friends have completed their undergraduate courses and are now feeling emotionally robbed all of a sudden as they have to part with their friends and colleagues who helped them sail through four 'wonderful' years of college life.While parting,everyone is promising the other that they'll keep in touch with each other,come what may, but deep inside,they know that it will be nothing more than an occasional 'Hi How are you?' and 'Happy Birthday' on Facebook.Facebook is flooded with emotional status updates.Someone is missing 'samosas' of canteen while other is missing 'Samosa-wala' and 'Chaiwala' not to forget the pictures from farewell parties with never seen before gorgeous ladies clad in saris and traditional dresses. J
Then there are the much awaited Booze parties in Boys hostels(Girls are matching steps with boys nowadays. The writer has not witnessed such happenings in Girls Hostels due to restricted entry but has come to know from trusted sources that they do happen J).Anyways, I being a simple easygoing fellow,tend to avoid all controversy. Women have all the right to eat or drink whatever they want and is legal and this is not at all a male chauvinistic post.I don't want petulant National commission for women activists protesting in front of my house.The booze parties are an arena for catharsis.People get high and then release all of their emotional burden and then you realise that inside every Iron Man,there is a Devdas hidden somewhere.
Ravi organized a booze party at his house with his friends after their respective colleges were over. His family members were out of town and hence the choice of the venue was obvious. It was 10.pm and the streets were slowly turning deserted and slumber was slowly creeping up with night.People were planning to take rest for the night to recharge themselves to face the challenges that the upcoming day had in store for them. Ravi was eagerly waiting for his 3 school friends who were arriving at his house that night for a small reunion.Then he heard the much anticipated doorbell and there they were on the door: Bijoy,Venu and Akhil and with them,were the 'show-stoppers' (booze) in a small bag.After some informal greetings were exchanged,the paraphernalia was set up on the carpet in the drawing room.Cigarette packets,two bottles of whiskey and Vodka each were placed in the centre with a bottle of Thumbs up for Akhil who was a teetotaller.The great thing about the other three was that they never coaxed Akhil to take alcohol.It was totally subject to his wish and self control.
Soon pegs after pegs started vanishing and Ravi,Bijoy and Venu were totally intoxicated and then the fun began. Bijoy had a good job but had a turbulent love life.He was stressed after a recent breakup and Venu had a good romantic life but he was highly dissatisfied with his job as he felt he was underpaid. Around 1 a.m. all the booze was over and then began the catharsis....
Venu: "Bros!! I sometimes shudder to contemplate the situation after 10 years.I think i'll be left behind and you guys will move far ahead in your career.This will eventually end up our long cherished friendship and we will lose touch. Bhai bhool mat jana ".After that he started crying badly.The other two friends consoled him.
Bijoy:" Why did you ever let a thought like this come to your mind.?We will always be friends like this ,come what may..."
After that,Ravi hugged him and they started singing 'Ye Dostiii Hummm Nahiiii Toooodenge,,,,'
Then came Bijoy's turn. He was distressed by his broken relationship.
Bijoy:"Yar she left me without any sound reason.Just called and said that we cant take it any further and just like that it all shattered into pieces.All the moments spent together.She forgot everything..How can she...??
This continued for about half an hour and then Bijoy felt nausea and after some time he threw up.After that,he felt a bit relaxed and the other three friends escorted him to the bedroom.He hugged his friends and said "Tell Her that I still love her...Don't let her forget me" and then he fell asleep.After some time they all slept."
There is nothing intriguing or romantic about this story as it is no College romance oriented Chic-lit. It is the story of how we suppress our feelings and then they subconsciously demand a stimulus from the body to come out,which in many cases is alcohol.Also there is a need for some 'Real Friends' who are palpable and tangible to provide comfort in times of distress.
Everyday millions of us seek solace in alcohol just because it gives them the audacity to express their inhibited feelings.Why do we need external stimulants like alcohol just for a catharsis or solace in times of mental agony.The above incident appears funny to sober ones and even the characters of the story would find it funny when they are not under the influence of alcohol.
Why don't we just express ourselves?Is it the fear of rejection or we just wait for the other to say it.If you have a problem,discuss with your friends and family.Its just a matter of words.If you feel something just express it.Inhibited feelings slowly make us hollow from inside and when we feel completely empty and devastated,we seek refuge in alcohol and other intoxicants.Feel it...Say it ..Life is too short to regret over petty issues.
And as we all know Cigarette smoking and Alcohol consumption are injurious to health....
Stay Happy..
May the force be with you J
As I was just going through the previous posts ,I realised that it has been a complete SEASON since I last updated this blog.I wrote the last post shivering in the chilling winters and now it's swelteringly hot.I had thoughts in my mind but due to indolence and negligence it has been a long time.Moreover,I was unable to find a good topic to write about and when I genuinely started looking for it, there was a plethora of things to write about.They are scattered everywhere right from a short conversation with someone to a folklore or a petty street quarrel.I just realised that it's all a matter of perspective.The world appears as we want to see it.This reminds me of an old hindi proverb perhaps by Tulsidas which translates to-
"One perceives God according to the emotions/feelings/thoughts he cultivates"
and there is a funny one too:
"Everything Is Yellow To The Jaundiced Eye"
Anyways ,a lot has changed since then.I have finally reached the final year of my undergraduate course after passing a horrendously difficult semester (matter of perspective) and now there is an apprehension about what next?(Reminds me of the song koi na jane apna future kya hoga...).But its just a part of life.Some of my friends have completed their undergraduate courses and are now feeling emotionally robbed all of a sudden as they have to part with their friends and colleagues who helped them sail through four 'wonderful' years of college life.While parting,everyone is promising the other that they'll keep in touch with each other,come what may, but deep inside,they know that it will be nothing more than an occasional 'Hi How are you?' and 'Happy Birthday' on Facebook.Facebook is flooded with emotional status updates.Someone is missing 'samosas' of canteen while other is missing 'Samosa-wala' and 'Chaiwala' not to forget the pictures from farewell parties with never seen before gorgeous ladies clad in saris and traditional dresses. J
Then there are the much awaited Booze parties in Boys hostels(Girls are matching steps with boys nowadays. The writer has not witnessed such happenings in Girls Hostels due to restricted entry but has come to know from trusted sources that they do happen J).Anyways, I being a simple easygoing fellow,tend to avoid all controversy. Women have all the right to eat or drink whatever they want and is legal and this is not at all a male chauvinistic post.I don't want petulant National commission for women activists protesting in front of my house.The booze parties are an arena for catharsis.People get high and then release all of their emotional burden and then you realise that inside every Iron Man,there is a Devdas hidden somewhere.
Ravi organized a booze party at his house with his friends after their respective colleges were over. His family members were out of town and hence the choice of the venue was obvious. It was 10.pm and the streets were slowly turning deserted and slumber was slowly creeping up with night.People were planning to take rest for the night to recharge themselves to face the challenges that the upcoming day had in store for them. Ravi was eagerly waiting for his 3 school friends who were arriving at his house that night for a small reunion.Then he heard the much anticipated doorbell and there they were on the door: Bijoy,Venu and Akhil and with them,were the 'show-stoppers' (booze) in a small bag.After some informal greetings were exchanged,the paraphernalia was set up on the carpet in the drawing room.Cigarette packets,two bottles of whiskey and Vodka each were placed in the centre with a bottle of Thumbs up for Akhil who was a teetotaller.The great thing about the other three was that they never coaxed Akhil to take alcohol.It was totally subject to his wish and self control.
Soon pegs after pegs started vanishing and Ravi,Bijoy and Venu were totally intoxicated and then the fun began. Bijoy had a good job but had a turbulent love life.He was stressed after a recent breakup and Venu had a good romantic life but he was highly dissatisfied with his job as he felt he was underpaid. Around 1 a.m. all the booze was over and then began the catharsis....
Venu: "Bros!! I sometimes shudder to contemplate the situation after 10 years.I think i'll be left behind and you guys will move far ahead in your career.This will eventually end up our long cherished friendship and we will lose touch. Bhai bhool mat jana ".After that he started crying badly.The other two friends consoled him.
Bijoy:" Why did you ever let a thought like this come to your mind.?We will always be friends like this ,come what may..."
After that,Ravi hugged him and they started singing 'Ye Dostiii Hummm Nahiiii Toooodenge,,,,'
Then came Bijoy's turn. He was distressed by his broken relationship.
Bijoy:"Yar she left me without any sound reason.Just called and said that we cant take it any further and just like that it all shattered into pieces.All the moments spent together.She forgot everything..How can she...??
This continued for about half an hour and then Bijoy felt nausea and after some time he threw up.After that,he felt a bit relaxed and the other three friends escorted him to the bedroom.He hugged his friends and said "Tell Her that I still love her...Don't let her forget me" and then he fell asleep.After some time they all slept."
There is nothing intriguing or romantic about this story as it is no College romance oriented Chic-lit. It is the story of how we suppress our feelings and then they subconsciously demand a stimulus from the body to come out,which in many cases is alcohol.Also there is a need for some 'Real Friends' who are palpable and tangible to provide comfort in times of distress.
Everyday millions of us seek solace in alcohol just because it gives them the audacity to express their inhibited feelings.Why do we need external stimulants like alcohol just for a catharsis or solace in times of mental agony.The above incident appears funny to sober ones and even the characters of the story would find it funny when they are not under the influence of alcohol.
Why don't we just express ourselves?Is it the fear of rejection or we just wait for the other to say it.If you have a problem,discuss with your friends and family.Its just a matter of words.If you feel something just express it.Inhibited feelings slowly make us hollow from inside and when we feel completely empty and devastated,we seek refuge in alcohol and other intoxicants.Feel it...Say it ..Life is too short to regret over petty issues.
And as we all know Cigarette smoking and Alcohol consumption are injurious to health....
Stay Happy..
May the force be with you J
Wao...bro wat a way to bring out common incident in an uncommon manner.......## memory refreshed :) :)
ReplyDeleteGud narration man! Thumbs up
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