Monday, June 6, 2011

...price of Freedom!

"Freedom is my birthright" said a noted statesman decades back. Several scholars & scriptures point to the same concept from different angles. One suggestion is for us to be ever vigilant. We all have our share of thrills & drills, rights & duties, dreams & fears. In the midst of it all, at a basic level, we are free as well.


Many years back, I was running high fever & had to stay back from the primary school for three weeks. I clearly remember the whole period, the medication, the restriction on food & movement etc. Gradually am understanding that there is something within that's eternally free. There is no...price of Freedom!


Have enjoyed a song for many years. It beautifully captures the pangs of leaving your native place. Am fully familiar with the immense emotions this song generated for a long period. Now it gently points to the ...price of Freedom!


Having faced fine compliments and serious challenges over the years, one can say that Happiness is a state of mind. Same holds for Peace & Freedom. A certain degree of vigilance is all that's needed as the ...price of Freedom!

4 comments:

  1. "Have enjoyed a song for many years. It beautifully captures the pangs of leaving your native place.... points to the ...price of Freedom!".....I wonder if it is this song:

    'Ay mere pyaare watan, ay mere bichde chaman, Tujh pe dil kurbaan.....'

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  2. 'Ay mere pyaare watan, ay mere bichde chaman, Tujh pe dil kurbaan.....' very fine selection Khushi - that's a wonderful number. Thanks

    "Chithi ayee hai watan say chithi ayee hai ..... (from Naam)" was the one listed here.

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  3. I'm still trying to list all that constitute the price of freedom, Raj:)

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  4. A talented artist like Ken is most qualified to capture "all that constitute the price of freedom"! Many thanks

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