The Moonish - An Illusion in reality

In stillness standing, rooted firm, A plea to be like you, in nature's term. Not settling with sun's warm light, Embracing cold in the dark of night. A shelter wide for birds to sing, Feeding, healing, your fruit does bring. Prayers sanctified in your presence, No sound in pride, yet strong and immense. Wounded by storms, thunder's might, Scorching heat, and stones in flight. Not fighting back, but growing strong. Roots stretching deeper, all along. Spirit unbroken, amid the strife, Vibing with freshness, the joy of life. In your presence, a blissful stance, Nature's embrace, a serene dance.

Life's grand drama This mighty fiery Sun, the tranquil Moon Birds pleasing song, the appeasing rain Mother's caring lap, lover's fondly arm God's guarding feet, this vast cosmic sky Yet, all but a game, light and shadows play

Oceans are vast, but they can't replace the life-giving, pleasing taste of river water. All the self-help books put together can't replace the truth-giving and mind-settling  Bhagavad Gita . All the great and wealthy brought together can't replace the warmth, welcome, and empathy of Indian hearts. All the cuisines, if teamed up, yet can't replace the simple and satisfying Indian cuisine. All the warriors and sacrifices combined together can't match the blood and bravery shed by Indians. All the knowledge united together can't touch the depth of the  Vedas . All the cultures blended together can't match the richness of Indian culture. Anything can catch our eyes, but it takes something big to stay in our hearts. A nation's strength lies in the strength of nationhood in the hearts of its people. Is it a good idea to plant flags in the hearts?

Everyone has their opinions according to their state of mind. The state of mind is based on a pattern of thoughts set due to past memories and impressions; the kind and intensity of emotions (body chemical reactions to thoughts that cause actions); desires/expectations toward life; and identification that is built in the mind, knowingly or unknowingly, which is conducive to your functioning in society (as in good, intelligent/beautiful/loyal/kind/rich, etc.). Right is the definition you set for your life—for your comfort, happiness, and well-being. Your right and others' right may not be the same. The moment you think you are right, you opt to label wrongs. Try not to always change the wrongs of others; accept and love. Love is not the way you live to fulfill the expectations of others; it is what supports life. Love is a solution that does not know the ways and means of harming. Sometimes, being quiet—not enraging emotions; sometimes, guiding when they need (not always); sometime...