ओढ़ लेती हूँ आज भी वो ग्रे वाली पुरानी शाल महसूस करती हूँ उसमें तुम्हारा छुपा सा गहरा प्यार शाल तो अनेकों है मगर इस ग्रे वाली सम कोई नहीं न यह पश्मीना, ना शाहतूश न ओश्वाल, न कोई ब्रांड Sikiladi न ही महँगी कड़ाई, न लेटेस्ट ट्रेंड फिर भी मन को भाती हर दिन उसे ओढ़ एक गर्म सी ठंडक मिलती हाँ ठंड से बचाती प्यार की गर्माईश ह्रदय को ठंडी राहत मिलती आपके ममत्व की गर्मी मिलती वहीं ममत्व जो आपने जाने कितनों को दिया और उन कितने ही अजनबियों बीच मैं, तुम्हारी अपनी, औलाद की औलाद भाग्यशाली हूँ जो मैंने पाया आपका वह अनकहा सा प्यार शाल तो केवल वस्तु निमित्त है विरासत में पाया आपका दुलार व संस्कार वह सेवा वाली तबियत Sikiladi वह सत्संग वाली फ़ितरत और वह सिमरन करने वाली वसीयत आप कहतीं थीं न, आत्मा का भोजन है ज्ञान और सेवा, सत्संग, सिमरन में बसें हो प्राण बस शायद वहीं कुछ कुछ मेरे हिस्से आया आपकी याद व सद्गुरू का साया Sikiladi इस गुप्त ज्ञान का रहस्य कोई विरला ही जान पाया वह प्रात: अमृतलाल उठ सिमरन करना वह तुम्हारा भक्ति रस के गीत गाना जिसका कभी मैंने किया उलाहना व मारा ताना वहीं सब आज बन गया है मेरे जीवन का ख़ज़ाना इतनी सी दास्तान, इतना सा ही अफ़साना शाल देना तो शायद था फ़क़त एक बहाना उसमें बुन दिया था आपने संस्कृति का निभाना दादी अम्मा धन्यवाद करती हूँ आपका मेरी ही बेटी बन चुना आपने फिर मेरे जीवन में आना कोई माने न माने, मैंने तो है यह जाना आपका मेरा नाता है सदियों पुराना सिकिलधी https://youtu.be/d_k0iR1ENrw?si=22vYKgCZT1vtydE0
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Amma’s Birthday!
Amma!Tu Hi Nirankar! The divine soul who shaped the family’s thoughts moving them away from dogmatic rituals towards practicality of spirituality. A remarkable revolution: You can read a holy scripture in any state for doesn’t God reside within you at all states of being. Covering the head with a scarf may be a norm of … Continue reading Amma’s Birthday!
Her Playtime! (Daughters are blessings: 11)
They might not be healers yet children become a healing balm and provide elders moments of joy and calm. Their healing effects leave a trail of fondness and their innocence touches hearts with a fragrance of love. Restrict them not from finding their roots for their family bonding bears sweet fruits. Sikiladi
Invest in Women
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Sindhi Onion Pickle!
The article, featured in The Hindu Deep Annual 2023, reflects on the author's Sindhi heritage and the tradition of pickle-making. The author's grandmother, affectionately referred to as Amma, was renowned for her skill in creating diverse pickles stored in porcelain jars. The author shares a cherished pickle recipe from Amma, acknowledging that while their own attempts may not match her expertise, the tradition lives on. Monica Gokaldas' heartfelt narrative celebrates the cultural significance of pickle-making within the Sindhi community and the enduring impact of family traditions.
Jars of Pickles!
The ancestors of the kitchen shelf Converted to the new look ! In pleasing colors to woo the chef Pickles of sorts from grandma's book! Taking pride on Indian tables Tangy, sweet, spicy load of flavors! They found place in old time fables Young and old with meals find savors!
Ek Tu Hi Nirankar!
Invest In Our Planet
https://anchor.fm/sikiladim/episodes/Invest-In-Our-Planet-e1haqfr https://anchor.fm/sikiladim/episodes/Invest-In-Our-Planet-e1haqfr Published in The Asian Weekly Save Energy! Reduce the usage! Liberate our planet from polluted bondage We hear such advice, we read such wisdom! Yet, in our careless ways, we observe this seldom Save fuel, reduce greenhouse gas emissions Walk your way; paddle your way to lessen combustion Alight on the bus, commute … Continue reading Invest In Our Planet
Heritage
We gifted a heritage to our young ones And by continuity to their young ones But is this what we intended to gift? Is this what they would have wished? Having grown up in quieter times We gave rise to a noisier time Having gown up to panchtantra tales We gifted kids with missile planes … Continue reading Heritage
Malaika’s Game Changer
The story of Malaika and her dreams that were being crushed due to non availability of Sanitary Napkins and how Aruna reached as a Game changer for her.