Who is Behind the Curtain??

I see an un-ending panorama of different forms of life before me. I feel an invisible thread, which is responsible to keep harmony and compatibility among the worldly things and people. When I look at the objects of nature, the sun, the moon and stars, all are bound to follow a strict routine. The seasons throughout the year set in and off automatically. The hot summer is followed by the wet and suffocating rainy season. The fascinating beauty of spring and charming sights of autumn come after each other without any human effort.

Similarly, people of this world are in close co-operation with one another without wishing to do so. I do not know whether they extend their helping hand for their own benefit or really to help their fellow beings. I step out of my house daily and find rickshaws waiting for me at the roadside. By the dawn, buses, wagons and school vans can be seen running on the roads. Who does compel them to do so? The working class, the travelers, the school going children hurry to catch their vehicle of transport.

Marriage Rituals in the Sub-Continent

Marriage is a bond that maintains the continuity of human race. Human race continued millions of years ago and left its imprints on the pages of history. All the hustle and bustle of this world owes a great deal to this institution. Marriage is followed by many interesting and meaningful rites and rituals all over the world.

In the sub-continent, these are not only glamorous but have a special message and are greatly cherished by the people. The happiness relating to these rituals penetrate deep into the hearts enlightening a new ray of hope. Since centuries, these customs have been on the verge of evolution and change. These are not in the same form as they were a couple of centuries ago. A marriage in the sub-continent completes in about four to five days but today the ceremonial hours can be counted on fingers.

Is Divorce a Stigma or a Blessing in Disguise?

Tears rolled down from Hina's eyes. The signs of anxiety, depression and disturbance could clearly be read on her face. She was staring at the ground while her cheeks grew red .She was trying to compose herself and coming out of the situation. It happened with her when her teacher asked, "What does your father do?" why did she react like that? Only close friend of Hina knew that separation had taken place between her parents and she is living with her mother.

Marriage brings closer, not only two persons but also it is a union of two families. Therefore, such a delicate relationship needs more care and a sense of responsibility. When two people are tied together through the knot of marriage, each one of them has mutual dreams now onwards. If both of them pamper their own longings and establish rooted expectation from the other. At the same time, they forget their partner, this very reason becomes the bone of contention between the two and in the near future, it transforms in to a big hurdle between them. The authoritative behavior of man and woman when they try to fulfil their own desires, particularly by ignoring the other one, makes their home a hell.

Can Weapons Save Us?

The security guard of our village Gulab Din kept a heavy and long stick in his hand that measure about two inch in thickness. It was the only weapon he always had in his hand. One early morning a news broke in the village that a thief had beaten Gulab Din in black and blue. The incident took place at midnight when Gulab Din was sitting on a platform at the end of a street. All was going well but suddenly someone attacked him from backside and our security guard turned unconscious. His only weapon, the long and thick stick could not save him at the time of danger.

We often read in newspapers that a gang of robbers robbed a bank and the guards were disarmed. Sometimes the story goes other way as the guard of some house or a bank made the thieves fled away and saved the inmates or money in the bank. In such circumstances, I am inclined to think whether weapons can save us. In all the above cases, the victims had weapons but they could not use them. Consequently, they could not save themselves from their enemies. The things that matter in all these situations, are activeness, cleverness, vigilance and to do the things at the right time. Without these things, weapons are useless. It does not matter you have them or not.