A Different Beginning -2009

Lot of phone calls ringing and same statement is heard from the other side " HAPPY NEW YEAR".Every year this statement created a new energy and gave a new strength to strive forward but this time there was no such feeling.One of the main reasons leading to this was the 26/11 attack in Mumbai and the second one a strange feeling of loneliness

The day started off with visit to the abode of Lord Jagannath,Lord Balabhadra and Maa Subhadra seeking for the peace of all the souls who left us in the Mumbai attack and starting the New Year in an auspicious manner.There were few small children near the chappal stand asking for the chappals so that they can get few coins.Somehow there was a feeling not to allow the children to touch the chappals and to do it ourselves ,as they are also the creation of the same almighty as we are.

As soon as the prayer to the lord was over eyes started searching for familiar faces and acquaintances but all in vain.There was a strange sense of emptiness and lot of mixed feelings.Few questions creeped in mind like Is it worthy enough to stay away from your parents for some amount of money? Where are all the friends gone? Is this New Year really a happy one?

Every step walked today,every movement of body,every change in posture lead to the vacuum created in the present life as a result of staying away from parents,family and friends.Relationships are so important in life and nothing can replace the warmth,happiness,pleasure,satisfaction as provided by your near and dear ones.