Poem - Wisdom

I saw WISDOM on the beach
It was well within my reach
Shining blue, rust and white
In the dull morning light

Landing was much publicized 
Rich and poor came all alike
There was a small gathering
With gadgets to capture the scene

I stopped, looked, and walked on
In a few days the ship too will be gone
I know Wisdom will knock my door
It will someday reach my shore

© Ratish

Pratyabhijna 101

Pratyabhijna proposes a process of self-knowledge based on reason and common experience. Reality has two inseparable aspects: consciousness and being

The main tenets of Pratyabhijna philosophy

• Ultimate reality is non dual - Shiva contains all reality in a pure unity - One who knows that he knows (Prakasa, 'light, illumination' or 'awareness' )
• Consciousness is his nature - Shakti  is the  essential nature of awareness (recognitive judgment  vimarsa)
• All actions are by conscious free will (svatantrya) The Freedom  to obtain whatever s desired
• You are Shiva - Realization of identity with supreme (Tanmayata) is Pratyabhijna. Pratyabhijna means recognition of our true universal consciousness (Chaitanya)

The dichotomy of means (upaya) and goal (upeya) is an illusion of grossness of cognition. It is Shiva’s free will (svatantrya shakti) that  is the cause of both bondage and  liberation

Pure wisdom (suddhavidya) is the awareness that self is the source that emanates all objective reality:
“If the object did not have the nature of awareness (prakasa), it would be without illumination (aprakasa), as it was before its appearance. Awareness (prakasa)   cannot be different than the object. Awareness (prakasata) is the essential nature of the object.”

One could never experience another subject outside one's own awareness.

Translation of verses on Pratyabhijna and Kashimir Shaivism thought

I become what I desire to be – complete consciousness or limited consciousness, realized being or one who is constrained. I am neither in past nor in future – I am self illuminated, omnipresent formless being.

 
http://shivyogi.blogspot.com/2010/03/yathechaami-tatha-bhami-mahamahopadyay.html

Where you are not present? When you are not present? What is there that becomes illuminated without you? I bow to this realized state of mine as highest form of prayer

http://shivyogi.blogspot.com/2010/03/kutra-naasi-kada-naasi-mahamahopadyay.html

© Ratish

Plot: Do you have faith or reason?

I know nothing at all - Socrates

Principles of mathematics hold true even when there exists no conscious being (deduction). Lot of laws and principles induced (empirical evidence) by humanity over period of time will remain true even without any sentient entity to experience it.

Take a look around you - notice screen,walls, your hands. You know all of this is real  through "Justified true belief". Now tweak your frame of reference with your belief in scientific knowledge. You also know (JTB) that the fundamental building block of around you is atom (matter) . Further more all matter is energy.

Now as you sit thinking this your empirical and deduced construct of self are in conflict. In the physical world you are bound by its rules and laws and differentiations - Animate - inanimate, this-that, form, name and many others. And at other level you know all things surrounding you is energy. You are that energy - one unifying cosmic force.

You are matter and energy at the same time. Some one more learned please comment if this is a case of Polylogism, Contradiction or goes against laws of identity.

It is your belief or "Faith" that will differentiate which frame of reference you chose for your life.

Moonlight Night

There it was shining
There you were smiling
I have seen the moon
Many a times
Many a places before
Yet this time it was so different
Because I shared it with you.
This was not a different moon
Than one I sank many a mornings
This was the one perhaps
Than came to my window calling
This was not a different moon
Than one that lit up that forest night
Yet I have seen a different moon tonight
With you standing by my side


© Ratish

Story board - Realization and life after realization

 

There have been seekers and then there have been "The Ones" who have found the pot on the other side of the rainbow.

Going back to available literature this story has multiple external variations. But at the core there seems to be a unifying thread.

The real life experiences of realized individuals have been diluted over a period of time. In many case it has been replaced by myths, legends and plain veneration. Each legend has spawned a set of followers equally misguided and totally clueless on how to interpret the message. They hide this ignorance by clinging even more strongly to some one else’s ideas, beliefs, thoughts and vision.

The quest is yet on. If you were a seeker and chanced upon that fabled pot at the other end what will you do?

• How would you live your life when you become an equal will all  former masters?
• What would you choose to do?

© Ratish

Are you playing you?

The white goes down and the yellow comes up
The black is transformed to bright
And you watch from a moving frame
Changing scenes in front of  your eyes

The solitude mixes with the crowd
And the smile with indifference
The pace of time wavers
To fit your circumstance


When you look back at old snapshots
Are you happy with what you have got
 How has your story turned out
Are you playing you or some obscure part?



 © Ratish

From a Restful Place

I want to lead my life

I want to feel alive

I want to wake each time

I want to spend my dime

I want to enjoy my pleasures

I want to handle pressures

I want to see us grow

I want to feel and know

I want our journey be

In a restful pace

I want the sunset to come

In a restful state

© Ratish

On a birthday

So here is that time again
On the eternal clock
Night and days have revolved
And have a gift brought
Light stolen from a dawn
Seeds from a blossoming tree
Enthusiasm from a child
Laughter - this is your own
On this day take a pause
To reflect on your chosen path
© Ratish

The song seldom sung

The tick
The tock
And the clock
The spin
The grin
And the smoke
The touch
Too much
Yet the shade
The rush
The gush
And evade
The peace
The pieces
And imprints
The song
The rhyme
Seldom sung

© Ratish Pandya

"LIBS - BTO" - hack to maximize happiness

This is a legacy code written a while back. Worth a read


"LIBS - BTO"

It's been a long time I have been striving to make a product release. The alpha version was in constant revision for over 10-12 yrs. In spite of rigorous testing there are still some bugs in this software. This version works on most known OS but may have some problems with peripheral devices. In case u encounter any problem please mail me your system configuration and I promise to write a driver/fix for that. (I am available 24/7/365 for product support).

I like to believe that everything should be free hence I am making a release under Open Source and details can be viewed under GNU license agreement. The software is for use in as is where is condition and the users should be responsible for any system crash or any such events. (Though author may show full sympathy but in no case there be any financial reimbursements)

Whew... now the legal stuff is over let me tell u what u can do with this software.

I have written software in simple ENGLISH language that interacts directly with the neural network of ur brain and changes original configurations and default settings. Once installed it mutates within the system to form a unique viewpoint towards life and is designed to give "maximum happiness" to the user in his pursuits in life.

I have been unable to un-install the software from my OS but have been able to successfully update it with a newer version. So people who do not update it regularly my be struck with this version forever (it may mutate into something negative in which case u need the updates badly).

Users/ Programmers can add additional rules by writing in simple ENGLISH language (if u have problems with the language I can recommend several authors who have written in COMPLEX english language. If u can't reduce it to SIMPLE english shoot me an email we can collaborate)

Last warning to non-tech people. If u wish not to install this in the neural networks of your brain then please do not read any further.

*****************

It's like a magic spell u can't take it back:) This peice of code may appear to u as a gibbrish. However, it is a clever program written just to give that interpretation. It is essentially a program that runs as a background process eventually taking control of the entire system.


Every product must have a name this is "LIBS - BTO beta -version 2.0.1 ", release date 13th Jan 2003

Its not just another vague acronym it has a profound meaning get ur taste buds ready......

"Life Is Bull Shit - But Tasty One!!"


// **** Installation Starts here... ***//

• U live in present. All ur achievements/happiness will come in a moment (even if it is sometime in future, when future becomes present)

// *** The kernel of the code, legacy code form alpha versions works well ***//

• Whatever u strongly believe in will come true. Not instantly, but eventually (Take away time as a dimension and everything is a possible) //*** This is a major bug fix from the alpha version and has stabilized the code. It has added to its better performance and efficiency ****//

• All ur plans terminate at death so don't delay ur pleasures for 2morrow / some time later

//*** used to remove system hanging forever, alternate way to kill a process ***//

• Do not look for reasons to have a good time / laugh or act spontaneously

//*** feature form the legacy code ***//

• You will always have doubts/fear/insecurity: revel in unknown don't be threatened by it

//*** new feature provides comfort level in who we are ***//

• You will never get the entire picture but only its fragments (That's all u ever really need)

// *** In the earlier version I tried to implement it in totality , was a major bug took years to debug , seems stable now ***//

•  Do not let mediocre people browbeat u to become one of them. B what u want to B

// *** some people have difficulty installing this part of code, they can try recompiling or reloading ***//

• U know all this but u do not get it as u may have code in COMPLEX english

// *** Warning code works best when it is a clean install,it wont mutate ***//

• U will forget all of this (but now code is in you, it has already mutated and u are infected, It may strike any time and u will loose control of your brain or its illusion)

// *** If u are getting BSOD then reboot the OS ***//



This is not final relese version of LIBS - BTO and several user-friendly features may be added on demand.

This is meant for constant revision. U can develop ur own version to run with this program all u need is proficiency in writing in simple ENGLISH.

sorry folks u need to learn this hard way, it takes lots of owl hours :)

I have found the present kernel to work best.

Suggestions and bug fixes are welcome If u find that ur code should be added to this program please mail me. For helping me improve this software ur name will be recognized in further releases I have full control over any further additions, ur code will be tested and only then will be released.

Sorry folks u have to relinquish any copyright for the general good of populace. As u can see i have devoted much time and energy in this effort ;)

//*** don't forget the proper documentation. No complex ENGLISH codes and codes borrowed form other sources may be given a consideration but original tweaks will be given preferences ***//

This product will change the concept of software forever. It is too advance a concept for its time with time more OS will support it and a community of faithful users and programmers will enrich it.

Happiness and fulfillment for all !!!

Not for commercial use. Free for distribution with copyright notices ;) u may add ur own code ( in simple ENGLISH please) but all the existing codes must appear in its entirety.

//*** this is essential for program to mutate ***//

The only way to unlearn this is by eating the mouse pointer in front of u :):):) then u must exclaim loudly three times LIBS - BTO in a single breath along with its version number and release date.

//*** This may appear to be a stupid act to every one else, try it only in extreme conditions of distress better way is to get a update again send error messages and system details for updates //

Have fun and infect as many unsuspecting minds as u can. This way we can gain world domination. Only people with knowledge of simple ENGLISH can reprogram the system.


More power to real nerds who want to change the Original Software and hack into System which was never previously been hacked by any one before!!


Gotchaa ...... now that's what I do with my leisure :):):)


© Ratish

Hindi Poem - Swabhav

एक दिन और
हर एक क्षण
गिरता हाथों से
कण कण

घटता रहता निरंतर
“घट – पट” का दव्दं
रहता तृ्प्त मैं
समनांतर

कभी भूला मैं
अपने को इस जग में
कभी भूला यह जग
मुझमें

स्व का भान
कभी अभिमान
कभी विस्मृति
है स्वभाव यह जान

मैं हू़ँ
मैं हू़ँ तब सब है
सब ही तो मैं हू़ँ
तुम हो
© रतीश

Who will survive this voilence

Yes you can kill me, take me hostage or try to show how inconsequential I am. You can be brazen and laugh at how ill prepared I am now.

If you don't succeed to kill me you will only strengthen my resolve to live. To try and build a better place a better system and rectify my deficiency.

Collectively I have mutated, collectively I have evolved. You too will strive for your reason for existence. For sure will work towards achieving newer lows.

I don't think this is new at all. We have been through this often times in the past. Different place, different times and different era. Some of the stories have now become fables, some legends and some even newsprint.

The day you are strong enough to strike you will and harm me. Then you will become casual in your acts, killing at will.

Seeing the implications a few of you will flee, some will be swayed enough to trap and fight against their former selves.

We will continue to build our world, heal our wounds and go about normal life.

In the end neither can you debilitate us nor can we exterminate you.

Be aware it is your time to lie low and die slow.




© Ratish

Give me back my joyrides

To work we go each day
Lose part of self along the way
And return as automatons
A cog in global delivery mechanism

Feel the wind back on your face
Let sweat be your exhaust fume
Be the fuel, go green - break rules
Return back to your innocence

One feeling will change your stride
One passion will be my drive
One resolve will turn back the years
And give me back my joyrides

© Ratish

On cycling to work

The Race

Let the gauntlet be thrown
And the challenge be announced
Step over crowd, clear this stage
For those who dare to respond

Limitations and hurdles are many
Each one is fighting to gain ground
Yet there is an unwavering will to finish
Not to lose hope or be bowed down

No glory, no sight of victory
Just a chance to compete
Against your own fears and assumptions
And fastidiously held beliefs

You and the elements, you and space
You and the sweat on brow of your face
Every single step on the road
Takes you towards end of the race

© Ratish

Dedicated to all participants of Mumbai Marathon 2010

Childhood

I see you grow, spread smile
Try hard and Walk Slow
Every now and then
You take a quantum leap to glow

Memories of your previous self
Slowly begins to fade to insignificance
I try to focus on your current feats
And small steps towards independence

Your toys change every so often
Unable to catch attention for long

I may not smile so easily
or open up myself to others
I am still trying hard to grow
In games that will fade to insignificance

My paths my learning will not guide you
In your coming day and age
May be you will have imprints from past
of best parts from the time we shared

© Ratish