The age of ego

As children, we learn not to demean others. Forgiveness is taught at every level of our education. But, then it becomes theory. Our ego comes in the way and we cannot apply it in realistic situations. We become hypocrites. Is there a way to get out of this mode and accept things the way they are? Why does ego goes up with our age? Acquring fame, experience and position leads to this menace. Yes, I would call it a menace. You want to get away from it, but your ego forces you to look down upon others and you start thinking that making mistakes doesn't happen in my world. Groupism, politics, and war are some of the after effects of this little devil called ego.

We ask God to give some sense to others. How about doing the same for ourselves? Isn't it worth trying? Sometimes I feel, we act in lieu of God and make certain decisions that make us proud for an instant but we don't realise these decisions might hurt others for a long time to come.

आशाएं...

अपना मुकाम हासिल किया

लेकिन अपनी आशाओं को पिछे छोड़ दिया

वो बारिश की बुँदे दिखायीं नहीं देती

वो जगमगाते तारें कहीं खो गए

मकान को घर बनाना बाक़ी है

अपने आप के लिए जीना अभी बाक़ी है

गुजरे हुए पल लौट के आयेंगे

इस आशा को आगे बढ़ाना है

एक एहसास छुपा है मन में,

खुद को एक सितारा बनाना है

जो सिर्फ अपने मन की सुने

ओर जीने की सचायीं को जाने.