An Embarrassing Refuge 🐅

 I am a Tigress & this is my tragic story...

An Embarrassing Refuge!

~"I happened to be the proud ruler of the jungles by being the 'Queen of masquerade'; that kingdom once was in a Natural Habitat—a 'Shady Sylvan Glade'!

Then came the contender—You Human!!!
...thereby needing to mark the respective range of influence, but every former belief was to be rearranged; sparring the 'biased rules' of the game, you see, every other thing was to be changed...

Wonder what ensued???
...a state of conflict was reached, when the 'best of both the worlds' have met; sadly 'two swords' couldn't be contained, in a single humble sheath!

...in clash of our Egos, your 'Gunpowder' overwhelmed the power of my 'Claws'; I withdrew from that 'battle of attrition', you see, long before it was declared a 'draw'...

You see, "The health & diversity of an ecosystem was once by virtue of my pivotal role; i used to be the 'Top-Predator' of the jungle who had nurtured its (jungle's) very soul!!!" But!
...but, such 'Stories' have been told earlier, & seldom they were heard; Regardless of the reasonableness such causes remained absurd...Alas!!!

As vivid a symbol of 'strength with beauty' I was while being a 'Majestic Creature'; as ruthlessly I was purged to the verge of extinction, you see, by first being tagged as endangered!

As much I was revered as I should be, in many & varried cultures; sooner the 'signs of my existence', ironically, happened to have gotten blurred!

...In the end...
...doesn't matter much today as who has reigned supreme; I only know who holds the reins to my existence today & my already sacked self esteem!

I could only hope now that your souls are timely stirred; justified would be this 'embarrassing refuge' I had to take behind 'Praveen Katiyar's Words'!!!"
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Guru Purnima 2021

श्री गुरु चरण...

Guru: counsels, inspires and boldly exemplifies; he awakens, teaches & selflessly guides... 

Through a developed stoic perception a 'Guru' can separate untrue from true; a Teacher by profession can't always be acknowledged as a "Guru"!!! 

A 'Guru' can't be sifted from an assemblage of saints, sages and teachers—unless the person is foresighted in abundance & is an insightful Seer & believer!!! 

  Some have equated Gurus with the Gods & some insult his presence being indulged in harum-scarum; his title is not self-ordained, mind you, as the distinction is being earned by his functional wisdom!

To my 'Real Guru', I hereby extend my token of gratitude; this is the only person, I fathom, who has functioned for me as a 'Divine Institute'! 

गुरू पूर्णिमा की हार्दिक शुभकामना।। 

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The Picture Perfect! चश्मे बद्दूर...

चश्मे बद्दूर!

"No fact hidden, & no secret kept; to win the 'one & only', so many were left...

There are painful chapters to a wholesome subject, the way there are perplexing causes to every expected effect...

It wasn't easy to find that divine connect; 'to be wronged' may be was essential, to identify the correct!!!

When I stopped hiding my eternal defects, my God painted my picture—the picture perfect...
...The Picture Perfect!"
~praveen katiyar
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A Road To The Wild...

A Road To The Wild...

"...a temporary shelter to an unruly child,
...a provisional protection to his carefree smiles,
...a backup relief from an astounding strife,
...a transient assistance to absorb the pressure of being civilized,
...an interim momentum to his still & absorbing life,
...the path to his liberation is this road to the Wild,
...a path to 'search the self' amidst wildlife,
...a path to 'meet the self' amongst wildlife!!!"
~ Praveen Katiyar

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Argentina Champions, Lionel Messi Champion!

"My Messi Stands Tall!"

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"The 'Blue-White Jersey' had had enough trials, & it was time to mend that enormous gap; my 'Messi' has finally added another feather 🪶 to his already decorated cap!

Having lost all four of his previous finals, his side finally triumphs; to the most deserving amongst them all, finally, the coveted trophy comes!

Everything seems to have worked out well, at the end of an enduring long haul; this is what a team is meant to reap when the Captain leads—Standing Tall!!!"
~Praveen Katiyar
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Legendary Khan

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The destiny of a 'legend' is, not to be ever forgotten, but sadly the song of one's glory are sung post-demise; every step taken becomes worth preserving only in the end, that finally qualifies to build up a memorable story's premise...

Curtains are meant to be raised, & curtains ultimately gets drawn, in an epic way today, a behemoth has withdrawn; his legacy will inspire the narrative of many more newer dawns, so lets remember him and celebrate the culmination of one 'Great Life's' marathon!

He was subtle, understated & believable, certainly giving every frame a 'definition of finality'; no one ever will come closer, I am sure, to his class, composure, & quality!

His going, has created a space which no one can ever fill—for what he was, what he has been, & what his grand 'legacy' shall instill!

Many 'rough diamonds' must have learnt from him to shine—despite their flaws; & many will keep on drawing inspiration from him, who  aspire, firmly, to put on the classic show!

The doyen of 'Hindi Cinema's Golden Age' has sadly expired today, but I am hopeful that his legacy will continue; i hope, the rare specimens of his very many masterpieces will keep on inspiring the new...

It must not have been easy for him to be an ever guiding beacon, for only a God gifted –blessed soul can be revered as a 'cultural icon'; today, the last of the Trioka( others: Raj & Dev) has finally gone, lets mourn at the loss of such a marvellous phenomenon!!!
... I am mourning at the loss of such a marvellous phenomenon...

Will miss you Dilip Sahab!
"Rest In Peace"
~praveen katiyar
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Flowers For Ever

"Without words a flower speaks; they help, when solemn vanity someone seeks...

Myrtle— being a flower of choice of the likes of Venus & Apphrodite— endeared most when the most valued was their chastity!

'Flower symbolism' is more important than we think; beyond being an allegory of sensuality & fertility, the real definition to beauty only a flower can bring..."
...Flowers are for ever!
~praveen
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