Of Happiness

Of Happiness

What is happiness? I question and contemplate,
Even a simple answer invites an endless debate.

“I am happy”, very easy to demonstrate and say,
But most of the times it evades and eludes away.

Happiness can’t be bought or bargained by any,
Love can bring bliss said sages and saints many.

One who is in love, lives in world of happiness,
Soul is enlightened, mind is clear and doubtless.

Eyes observe beauty of nature in all His creation,
Peaceful and fearless one become in such situation.

Divinity of love makes a human more humane,
With compassionate and altruistic attitude main,

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India Rising Part IV

In the late nineteenth century, the Indian national congress was born,
The public hailed it in unison but the selfish Britishers shown a scorn.

It gave a new thrust to National movement for achieving self-governance,
Spread the idea of democracy, civil liberties, and the religious tolerance.

The movement was led by two groups from different school of thought,
One was called Moderates, the cool, and the other as Militants the hot.

Lal, Bal and Pal were the fore-runners of Militants daring and intrepid,
Their philosophy was to hit hard on the imperialistic regime to get rid.

Moderates were no less though humbleness was their method to pursue,
They believed in non-violence, rallies, and meetings to resolve any issue.

The social order saw a sea change from total domineering to egalitarian,
Socio-religious reforms were conducted to create a society humanitarian.

To end customs and rituals like sati, child marriage, life long widowhood,
Individuals and organizations came forward with a zest for society’s good.

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