State of mind

State of Mind

Everything changes around us so rapidly that we don’t pay much attention to it. Likewise the emotions like anger, happiness, sorrow, delight, satisfaction, love keeps popping up without our knowledge which is triggered either by sound, words, touch, sight or smell.  We all are encircled in this, as we do not have any escape from them. Sometimes it’s very had to express ourselves to someone close, or to the one we love and trust the most. Most of the people blurt out on others to get relief, for the emotion they posses. Our life has changed us so badly that, we don’t find time to spend with our family nor with neighbors or friends.

Human nature is so distinctive that is very hard to predict ones character. The behavior keeps flickering without ones awareness. Abrupt changes happen in our environment, but the behavioral modification within us will not adapt quickly that one gets irritated or frustrated and reaps a negative quality within them. For example the people who work in corporate industry.When they were students they possessed certain good qualities and behavioral traits but as the scenario changes they reap negative traits due to work pressure, competition, harassment, sleeplessness etc  etc there is no end to this; few tends to end their life as they not able to cope up with the kind of change which they had to face forcibly.  

"State of Mind"-(whirlpool of feelings dominated her intellect and emotions flooded just like a blessed river. Judgment caused panic but not conclusion. Where is an end for my thought process, she kept on thinking. This is my state of mind)

We see many deaths and accidents just in front of our bare eyes. Where is the humanity, love? Human minds are now entangled in high levels of ego that even the sight of someone bleeding out; is seen as a dead rat lying on the road. With developing technology and sophisticated life the one which is left behind is our common sense and humanity. We may have to learn from animals about love and care that they show towards others.

It’s not “you” or “them” that needs a change its “I” who should change these perspectives and bring better good for the other fellow beings.Hope we see a better future.

"Ignorance and true bliss"

Role Model

Role Model

Once in a life time, one tends to admire an important person in life, they can either be their role model or an imaginary person. The preference of selecting the icon depends upon a range of factors. We value their actions and approve of what they do; sometimes it might be your unfulfilled goals.  

 Happiness and self satisfaction springs out, when you end up becoming like one whom you admired of.  That’s all that matters in life, everyone wants to be happy and the choice is theirs whether to believe in right or wrong.

A man who lost his parents in a tragic accident leaves his hometown and settles near a harbor. Somehow he manages to get a job there. Every day after work he bought bread and threw some pieces in the water as an offering to his deceased parents. This continued for a year until a miracle happened in his life. One day while he was throwing some pieces of bread he found a group of tiny fishes grabbing each morsel. Out of nowhere he found happiness. For the first time after the great tragedy this small incident brought a new hope in his life. He continued doing the same every day and found happiness. Even though there is no one left in his life, still he found a gate way of happiness which gave him hope to live on.

This story sprung into my mind out of nowhere, so in the remembrance of this lovely story I painted a painting….

Kindness a step to freedom

Kindness a step to freedom

Whenever I see birds flying around freely, I always anticipate of having wings, so that I could fly on an adventures journey. Birds are so fortunate that they are able to enjoy each stroke of air beneath their wings. How fascinating is the fact that they are the most attractive, delicate, amazing creatures in this planet.

 I remember a lovely story which happened long ago when I was 8 years old. Myself and my father where taking an evening walk near the coffee estate, all of a sudden my father saw a cat slowly crouching  which was about to make it’s kill. He ran towards the cat and shooed it away and found a bird lying around with a broken wing. My father gently lifted it from the ground and examined it to spot the injuries. I followed him and gazed at the tiny bird. It was a woodpecker. 

He gently took the bird and kept turmeric powder on the injured area where he saw a small thorn stuck inside her wings. Later the thorn was removed with utmost care and caution. We kept the bird in such a manner that it won’t be able to move its injured wing while attempting to escape.

A week later the dressing was removed but the wound was not fully cured; however my father knew that the bird will be able to manage on its own. On the wall of our house we have left space for ventilation where we kept a nest, fruits and left the bird there. 

As soon as we left her there she flew away.

 I was deeply hurt did not know why, instead of being happy for the bird I cried. My father consoled me saying that the bird was a wild one and it will have its own family to take care of, just like us. I looked at the sky hoping for the bird to come back.

After 2 weeks or so we heard chirping of birds on the ventilation space where we had placed the nest. I called my father immediately to see what was going on. He climbed on to a ladder to see what was in there.  To our surprise it’s the woodpecker. My father’s presence did not scare her and my happiness knew no bounds. A few minutes later she flew away and never came back.

Did the bird come back to show her gratitude, for what we have done for her? Till now we don’t have an answer for the question!!!!

This story inspired me to draw this painting......

"Dream which taught me a lesson"

"Dream which taught me a lesson"

"I don't know , who u r, but I always felt something good in u.
It was a beginning of twists and turns, one can have in their lives,
Ocean of compassion and heavenly happiness one can feel, was felt.
I will never ever forget you my friend, my companion, my guide."

"Dream girl"- Like a celestial guardian angel she drowns herself into the world of imaginings, where in her feather like body floats freely in the outer universe.

Her breath of liberation and contentment engulfs her body with clear energy where she unites herself with the cosmic font.

I was in psychology class and the classes were boring, the topic of discussion was human behavior and it was the afternoon session. For the past one week, the same topic was being discussed. I thought of doing something interesting but was helpless, as I was seated in the front desk.
Gradually I took a small nap trying to keep my eyes open.

I saw a door in my dream, I moved closer and closer; it was huge and glittering seemed as if it was made of pure shining gold. I saw beautiful diamonds on it of various colors. It looked magnificent, kept my eyes and mouth wide open to see that beautiful door. I touched it and pressed its handle. As the door opened soft music swept my ears. I closed my eyes and concentrated. It was melodious,relaxed a bit with a deep sigh.
when I slowly opened my my eyes i saw sierra..wow...it was surrounded by thick forest. Snow covered few areas and few places were dry and greenly. I kept my first step mmm... Cool breeze and the pleasant smell of the blooming flowers kept my senses awake.

Something caught my sight. It was white and hairy.There was a beautiful shining diamond throne on its head. It looked amazing. I went close to have a better look at it. Her blue eyes with long eye lashes griped my sight. I sat in front of her and touched her.

"How dare you?! I am Queen cat.(she spoke)
 I own this place. How can a human like you touch me with your dirty hands? Move away from me (she ordered )".

I gave her confused look and moved few steps back.

"(She kept silent for a while and asked) Do you know the meaning of "love"?. How can you answer without being able to feel it. You know once I had a master whom I loved very much. He was everything for me. But alas! he never even gave me a drop of  love and care in return.
 This is how a human mentality is. They torture, they harass, they kill. Never even bother to look after the needy but always greedy to receive things for granted.

Humans never realize the fact,beating pulse in you is as same as of any living creature in this world. And i know you are here to conquer our land too. 
Only when you eradicate the selfishness within you, you will be able to develop universal love".

Yes, whatever you told is cent percent true, i said. You enlightened me, let me be an instrument though which you can sing the song of "Love".

Psychology teacher woke me up to say that the session is over and she is about to leave. I gently gave her a smile out of shame and stood up to say thank you.

True Love

 True Love

Love is a special feeling one experiences with. It’s a strong attraction and affection towards other living being. I know it’s unique as it takes us to a world where everything appears to be beautiful. Hyped levels of emotions make us forget ourselves. A woman expects love, care and warmth from the opposite sex. The very next stage is the love towards their children. But most of the women as well as their partners tend to forget the parental affection towards their children. Most of them tend to abandon their new born or kill them if the sex of the baby is determined.

In most of the rural villages in India pregnant women tend to abort their baby when they expect girl child. Even society plays an important role, in a way determining the rules and regulations one has to abide with. Most of the time husbands tend to forcefully ask their wives to kill the child due to financial crunch. Government has enacted laws to stop this but still there are cases where in a baby is neglected immediately after birth.

My piece of art shows all these aspects.Take a closer look.

"True Love"-We gave you life, but people around did not recognize, what a humiliation. It’s me your mother, goddess of worship who sustains life but one who is my pillar of support tried to snatch away your breath, when he found you are a girl.

 Whatever it takes, I will always hold you up by my side with blood and breath. Indestructible link between us showed him the true vision.

 Now it’s not your parents but the society who decides what you are going to be but the ultimate promise of support and protection will guide you until our death.

My Best Friend

My Best Friend

“A friend in need is a friend indeed” is a well known quote which is familiar to everyone.

 It was Sunday and I was going out to meet my friends. As I crossed the road in order to take the bus, I heard mewing from beside me.  There were two kittens roughly a month old staring at me with its innocent looks and was mewing. I love animals and I have unusual fondness towards them, one thing I don’t bother is whether the animal is wild or tamed one.

At a snail's pace, I went close touched those kittens and comforted them. They were too tiny that they did not know where to go. Somebody would have left those kittens to die. This happens everywhere, leaving kittens and puppies beside the road to the mercy of other people. I cancelled the plan to meet my friends and took those little ones and walked back home. One of the kittens were given for adoption, we named the other “Achu” and looked after her.

 I learnt all these lessons from my father. He wouldn't even hurt a single creature. I have seen him rescuing ant from water, holding spiders with his bare hands, taking care of wounded birds, insects and so on. 

  After Achu’s death (Dec 29^th 2008), I wanted to make her painting based on the theme “Best friend”. I never did so because I would summon up all the golden days and memories of her, as she meant me a lot. Finally I drew a painting about two best friends .i.e. a girl and a horse.

"Best Friend"- you always held me by your side, when I needed heed and warmth. I thank you mother (nature) for giving me such a valuable companion who takes care of me just like a baby. Holding me close and walking with me, showering true love.

Is Women a mere Puppet

Is Women a mere Puppet

I happened to draw a picture based on the theme women and society. Myself and my husband were at Delhi at that time. The hot news which spread during that time was the Delhi rape case, when a 23-year-old female physiotherapy intern was beaten and gang raped in a private bus in which she was travelling with a male friend. There were six other people travelling in the bus, including the driver, all of them raped the woman. She was severely injured, as a 16 year old among those who raped her used a rod to sexually assault her. Shocking news spread all over the world.

Everyone prayed for her soul, but as of now the situation still continues in India. Even now it’s difficult for a woman to travel even in train with police security. Alas, strict measures are not being taken to ensure better safety. It’s a shame that neither a new born child nor elderly women are safe.

In my painting “I visualized woman as a puppet who is bounded by the strings of rapists. Not all of them are so bold to come out of the physical as well as the mental torture they go through. The other important aspects, men are pictured as fingers that hold the sting tight. I also drew the means in which women are harassed like ship (trading), internet. The dark red background explains the terror and the bloodshed”.

 “Women and Society"- do u recognize me? It’s me a mere women who gave birth to a new “life”. I have several roles in the society, as a daughter, a mother, a sister, a friend and as a wife.  Alas with the spiking level of testosterone's all around us, we have been tormented to the core.  I am sold, agonized physically and mentally & my abuse creates pleasurable moments for many. Am I a puppet? This query of mine needs to be answered NOW or NEVER.

 To conclude I would say that strict laws should be enacted to protect women and children to punish those who commit crimes like “Rape”.

Journey to a Happy World

 Journey to a Happy World

We live in a world which is filled with new ideas, technologies and numerous other things which makes our living easy and contented. For an artist it’s a dream world where in each and every living soul or an object seems to look colorful and has life in an inanimate matter. What if his/her vision transforms completely and visualizes every one as a living mannequin where in the figure study, the size, shape, posture, light, shade, texture is being extracted. It will be a real time transformation isn't it?

As far as I have observed, each painting is created by a unique artist. The thoughts and ideas differ according to the lively experiences one has gone through. I created my own dream world as a little child but now it’s bigger, as I accumulate all the experiences where I represent them through visual art.
The fulfillment of one’s dreams is the greatest way to happiness. Our goal is always connected with our dreams. Unknowingly we tend to satisfy our goals, which eventually makes one happy.

"Choice and Judgment"- It's me who should make the choice and choose between right and wrong. I see desert in front of me, those were the days were in I choose wrong path but now things have changed.Let peace and happiness follow me where ever i go.

I am so fortunate that throughout my life there was proper guidance which took me to the right path. My parents were very protective so as my husband. In my journey of success and failure they have given me their helping hand. I am in a successful path, not only because of my efforts but also with true guidance.