Not everyone is busy all the time. If somebody has a hobby, he manages to find time for it. Like I spend most of my time with my pet dog Leo. Leo is a German shepherd dog. We have raised Leo since he was one month old. Now he is 18 months old. Whenever I am free from household chores, I play with him. He loves playing ball. Leo’s antics are a delight to watch. Whichever ball he likes the most, he does not let go of it easily after catching it. I like his cleverness very much.
In Hinduism, the dog is called the messenger of Yama. The dog is considered to be the servant of the Hindu god Bhairav . Bhairav is pleased by feeding the dog and he protects the devotee from all kinds of sudden crises. It is believed that by keeping the dog happy, it does not let even the messenger of Yama come near you. That is why I try to keep my Leo happy.
Which food, when you eat it, instantly transports you to childhood?
Childhood, ahh!!! Those were the days. No worries, no worries. I came back from school, threw my bag and went straight to play. Not only me, all my friends used to do the same. When water collects on the road, I feel like jumping into it or sailing a paper boat. When the old man with hair rings the bell, even today my feet move towards the balcony. Or even today if a child blows soapy bubbles around me, I burst them. Along with all these traditional dishes, I miss another dish very much, with which many memories come alive, a small bread sandwich. Spicy potato sandwich, green coriander chutney freshly ground on a stone grinder and hot tea. This used to be brunch almost every second Sunday at our house. At that time, we did not eat sitting on chairs and tables, but a sheet was spread and food was served on it. Sandwich and tea would be finished in 10 minutes but after that there would be useless licking of the bread crumbs from the plate to make it shine and gossip for two hours.When I put sandwiches in the children’s tiffin, I sometimes remember the sandwiches of our times.
The special vadas (made from ground moong dal with some spices) made at our home on Holi were very delicious. And the taste of sweet pakodas and papdis was just amazing. Even today, when I make these myself, I remember when mother used to make them, all of us children used to sit nearby and eat them hot. And moong dal halwa was so delicious that it is beyond words. When I remember the halwa made by my mother, even today its taste melts in my mouth.
When we used to go on the way from home to school, there used to be a competition to watch Ramu Halwai make hot Jalebi. And we used to keep on saying Round Round and Stop. Then sometimes we used to eat Jalebi from our pocket money. Today, when I eat Jalebi, I start laughing involuntarily. And there is one dish called Mirchi Bada. Which I used to eat with great fondness in my childhood. Thick chillies are made by filling them with potato stuffing and wrapping them in gram flour. I used to eat the gram flour stuffing on the top and my father used to eat the chilli. Even today, when I go to Rajasthan, I definitely eat Mirchi Bada. And I refresh my childhood memories.
Today when I go to buy vegetables, the sight of many vegetables reminds me of my childhood. Our house in the village had gourd, cucumber, brinjal, bitter gourd and many more green vegetables in its backyard. There used to be mango, litchi, banana, guava and pomegranate trees, which we used to buy from the market only sometimes. The taste of the vegetables grown at home was different. Today we eat fruits and vegetables bought from the market. God knows how much insecticides are mixed in them. The diseases occurring in today’s times are happening due to food habits only. Earlier we did not get much to eat, but whatever we got was pure. But where are those days now? They are confined only to memories.
Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi, who made the Indian land proud, was an ideal heroine in the true sense. Laxmibai was known as Manubai in her childhood. Maharani Laxmibai was born in Kashi on 19 November 1835. Her father Moropant Tambe was dependent on Chiknaji Appa. Her mother’s name was Bhagirathi Bai.
The heroic and courageous personality of Rani Lakshmi Bai became very famous during the Indian freedom struggle. As the queen of Jhansi, she fought valiantly with her subjects and fought against the British Empire. During the 1857 freedom struggle, she took over the power of Jhansi after the death of her husband Gandhiji and played her role as a strong female fighter. She took strong steps to protect the people of Jhansi and fought against the British Empire. Lakshmi Bai died on 17 June 1858, when she sacrificed her life for her country while fighting with strength and courage in Gwalior. She set an example for the women fighters of the Indian freedom struggle with her bravery and dedication. The sacrifice of Rani Lakshmi Bai gives us important inspiration of courage, dedication and patriotism. Her unparalleled valor is a symbol of her unwavering dedication to freedom. The name of Rani Lakshmi Bai will always remain a proof of her great journey in indian national history.
Just as it is not easy to fall in love for the first time, similarly it is not easy to forget it. Although love is always special, but you remember even the smallest incident that happened during the first love and you are unable to forget it. Actually, the first love introduces you to those incidents which you have never done before. Things that happened during the first love may be good or bad, surprising or natural, but you remember everything that happened during that time. All these things become a part of your life. Whenever you think about your first love, all those things seem a little strange but very good to you. Even if your first love happened 50 years ago, you remember every single thing about that time. Now you must be thinking that a person’s memory is sharp, that is why he remembers everything. But this is not the case at all.
My first love, my mother who gave birth to me. My first love, my father who taught me to walk by holding my finger. And my first love, my brother who tied me in the thread of affection. But despite all this, my first crush in my life happened when I was in the last year. I had joined Maths coaching. On the first day, all of us children were sitting on our seats waiting for Sir when suddenly a boy came in a green shirt and black jeans. I liked him on the very first day. I could not even sleep that night. If I closed my eyes, I could see his face, if I opened my eyes, it felt as if he was standing in front of me. I decided at that very moment that I would make him my husband. The next day, when I asked him his name, he told me it was Harry. Slowly, we started talking. We started messaging each other. In the messages, we started talking about everything from well-being to food. Our friendship deepened. I started liking him in my heart, I did not even realize how one year passed with him. But after giving up, I made up my mind to propose him. And one day I proposed to her and she accepted. Today we are husband and wife and are living a happy life.
This world is very beautiful. There are so many places to see, which is not possible for everyone to visit all of them. Some people love the mountains more. Some want to enjoy the sea beach. Some like to roam in the forests. Some are keen on doing city tours. But apart from all these, I am more fond of visiting religious places. So if I ever get such a chance, I would like to visit all the religious places in the world. This place is included in my visiting list. I have seen all the religious places in India. Which include Ayodhya, Varanasi, Kedarnath, Dwarka, Puri, Rameswaram, and many other places.
SENSOJI TEMPLE,The iconic Sensoji Temple also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple is located in Asakusa, Tokyo. It is one of the most ancient Buddhist temples in the world. The temple is said to be around 1400 years old. It is dedicated to the Buddhist goddess of mercy.
VATICAN CITY,The Vatican City is the smallest independent state in Europe which is ruled by the pope. It is witness to an extraordinary history which began from the construction of a basilica over St. Peter’s grave in Rome in the 4th century AD. Soon it became one of the most popular religious sites in the world.
NOTRE-DAME DE PARIS,Notre-Dame de Paris is one of the oldest Gothic Cathedrals in the world. The cathedral has been dedicated to the Virgin Mary and is largely famous for its ethereal structure and the stunning views of Paris it offers. The Notre-Dame de Paris has been known to be a witness to many events. Some of the topmost include the coronation of Napoleón Bonaparte, the beatification of Joan of Arc and the coronation of Henry VI of England.
BASÍLICA DE GUADALUPE,The Basilica De Guadalupe in Mexico is one of the topmost visited religious sites in the world. The church has been dedicated to the Queen of Mexico and the Empress of the Americas.
Angkor Wat, Cambodia,Angkor Wat is a Hindu-Buddhist temple complex in Cambodia. Located on a site measuring 162.6 hectares within the ancient Khmer capital city of Angkor, it is considered as the largest religious structure in the world by Guinness World Records.
No one is perfect in this world. Every person is born with some qualities and demerits. But if a person wants, he can cover up all his demerits with his good qualities. No matter how good a person may appear in front of others, he knows his inner weaknesses. He knows what qualities and what demerits he has. Even if he proves himself right in front of others by raising his voice for his mistakes, he definitely knows from within whether he is right or wrong.
What I like most about myself is that I’m not afraid to stand up for what’s right. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but that doesn’t mean they should be disrespectful to others. I am brutally honest. I see myself as an open and honest person who doesn’t believe in misleading other people and I try to be fair in everything I do.I never have any problem in expressing my opinion. I think one of the traits I like most about my personality is that I am kind. I have seen many bad moments in my life where I found myself alone and sad and I have handled the situation alone. I stay strong even in difficult times. I face problems with confidence. I use my struggles to help others. I am a hardworking and motivated person who is not afraid to face a challenge.I am passionate about my work and I know how to get the job done. I am good at learning new things.
I also have many bad habits, like I get very angry. But after my anger subsides, I realize whose mistake it was. But I am self-confident. Because the way we think about ourselves or the more we maintain our self-confidence, the more people trust us and show respect to us. Our self-confidence, that is, belief in ourselves is our most important mental need.
In my view, retirement is just a pleasant feeling. As long as the wheel of life keeps moving, you don’t get time to remember your joys and sorrows. As soon as you stop working, all the things surround you from all sides. Many people are happy in taking rest, but many people like to keep working. In my opinion, one should keep doing some light work even after retirement. Through which we are able to keep ourselves busy. And the most important thing is that you will not be dependent on anyone else’s money.
God has made the human body like a machine. If it does not work, it gets rusted. Similarly, if we stop working, then along with our body, our heart and mind also get rusted. And this rust gives pain to others too. Hence, I want to spend my retired life fulfilling my dreams of travelling, and doing some work that does not become a burden on anyone. I also want to do some such work that gets my talent recognized in the society.
What’s the oldest thing you own that you still use daily?
New things are the demand of today’s changing fashion. Nobody is untouched by it. But there are some things which are precious to us no matter how old they become. We are emotionally attached to some things too. Similarly, the oldest thing I have is my gold bangles which my mother gave me at the time of my marriage. I have been using them even today for 34 years. Apart from any wedding or party outside, I like to wear them at home. Those bangles are associated with the memories of my mother, who bought bangles for me by giving some of her jewellery. Mother’s love does not need any wealth. It is a pleasant feeling.
There is some moment in everyone’s life which we can never forget. But not being able to forget some memories is also a sweet dream. Even if it is for a short while, we can forget our sorrows by remembering those moments. There are many types of days in our life, some are common and some are special. There are some days which remain in our memories forever. Similarly, there is a memorable moment in my life which is very dear to me. The memories of this moment are in my heart and will always remain there.
After marriage, I was yearning to see the face of children for many years. I did a lot of worship, went to many temples. But for 10 years I did not get the happiness of having children. Seeing people’s children, my motherhood would overflow. But suddenly one day I came to know that perhaps I will get this happiness. At that time, my family and I were very happy. I don’t remember how many sweets I must have eaten in those days. Even today that moment is a precious moment of my life, which I can never forget. Whenever I remember that moment, my mind fills with excitement. because god bless me that day.
All of us humans have a passion. Some people have very strange passions. My passion is to wake up in the morning and first worship God because early morning is considered the best time to worship God. Although worship can be done with a true heart at any time during the day, but worshiping during Brahma Muhurta has special importance.Because at this time our mind is calm. There is no fatigue after waking up from sleep and the puja can be done properly. That is why I do not eat anything without doing this work.