The Enigma of Divine Quietude

It pains me, this divine silence profound, Gods and goddesses, in quiet, are bound, I look back in anger, with a sense of awe, When harmony thrived, in days we saw.

Cows grazed in meadows, at twilight they'd rest, A world so serene, where hearts were blessed, But now, it pains me, as time takes its toll, Divine silence reigns, in every soul.

In the land of devas, now silence persists, Amidst worldly maladies, it now coexists, Krishna, your smile from the frame and shrine, Leaves me wondering, is the world not thine?

Have you reserved blessings for the elite few? Or is there hope for the world, both old and new? It pains me, Krishna, pains the silence divine, In a world that was once yours and mine.

~ Dr Intaj Malek

Divine silence

Krishna, you danced with Gopis in guileless glee, Stole butter from homes, always carefree, You played pranks and broke pots with delight, But Krishna, why does silence shroud our night?

People are lynched, and your voice is still, Has your blissful blessing lost its skill? Have you turned face from this sacred land? Where once you danced with glee hand in hand.

Has your benevolence ceased, oh Lord so kind? Would you clothe the daughters, as Draupadi, bind? In this very land, where your wonders did grace, Now girls are stripped, in a sorrowful chase.

Have you veiled your visage, or closed your eyes? Aren't these your daughters under sorrowful skies? Was your mercy reserved for just a chosen few, Or shall it embrace all, as your love should do?

Krishna, in this land, let compassion rise high, Wipe away tears, let no more innocents cry, In your motherland, let love be unfurled, For every daughter, in this troubled world.

~ Dr Intaj Malek

A song of Krishna

Let me sing of Krishna, not in tales of days old, But of the slums, where hearts are pure and bold, In the laughter of kids from humble kin, Krishna's joyous spirit dwells deep within.

Not for gifts or returns, but a song from within, His presence, a dance, where all journeys begin, Spontaneous, like every grain of sand and sea, Krishna's light, in every atom, as we all see.

Not the Krishna of legends in distant lands, But the divine light, in every heart, it stands, In orphan's eyes, street child's hopeful gleam, Krishna's presence, in every life's dream.

In the songs of birds and nature's dance, Krishna's melody, a universal romance, A song of hope, in every note and rhyme, His essence, transcends space and time.

With guileless smiles, he'll unite us all, Enlightening hearts, like a gentle call, Krishna, the love, the light, the endless song, In every soul, where we all divinely belong.

~Dr Intaj Malek

Loving Krishna sans reasons

I love Krishna, not for doctrine's embrace, Nor for myth or battle's fervent chase, Not for Geeta's wisdom or cosmic grace, But for the love that lights his smiling face.

His eyes, perhaps by human hand designed, Yet filled with love, they're eternally kind, Krishna's childlike visage, pure and bright, In his joyous dance, my heart takes flight.

Among the Gopis, he frolics and plays, In those tender moments, my love sways, Not bound by devotion, or rituals' call, I love Krishna freely, the source of all.

Without need to be Meera or devotee true, In my heart, Krishna's love ever grew, For he's the universe, the essence divine, In his smile, his presence, our souls entwine.

He is life, he is love, in every way, In Krishna's embrace, my spirit finds its stay, No reason required, no dogma to bind, I love Krishna simply, in heart and in mind.

~ Dr Intaj Malek

Night's Cosmic Ride

In the tranquil night so cool and calm, Beneath a sky adorned with starry charm, Upon my terrace, I lay in slumber's keep, When a whimsical fancy roused from deep.

A winged horse, divine, swift and bright, Came galloping through the obsidian night, It beckoned me to its saddle with grace, To soar the skies, in its celestial embrace.

I mounted the steed, with reins in hand, Together we rose, to a wondrous land, Higher and higher, through the somber night, In the darkness, we gleamed with radiant light.

A horse of purity, stars our only guide, Onward we journeyed, side by side, But suddenly, a hand unknown did appear, With force it pulled me, awakening from here.

A great jerk, and my foot did give a start, I awoke from this celestial dream, my heart's depart, Oh, it was all but a fleeting flight, it seemed, In the stillness of night, a dream once dreamed.

~ Dr Intaj Malek

Come back Krishna

Oh Krishna, your divine presence we implore, Reincarnate once more, our hearts to restore, Teach the world your message, pure and true, For mankind has strayed, forgotten its due.

Your timeless wisdom, within the Gita’s page, But they have chosen, their paths to engage, They've twisted your teachings, for their gain, Oh Krishna, return, free them from this chain.

Business people, from your song, drew their art, Management lessons, far from your heart, Molding your message, to fit their desire, Oh Krishna, come back, let truth reacquire.

Some glorify your smile, your playful youth, But neglect those needy, forgotten in truth, In orphans and poor kids, you truly reside, Oh Krishna, let thy compassion be our guide.

In grand temples, they sing in thy praise, But neglect human souls, lost in life's maze, You're not confined to marble or gold, In every heart, you dwell we're told.

Now, Krishna, it's time, as you once told, Reincarnate, let your message unfold, Guide us anew, with your divine grace, Reveal the path of love on earthly space.

Some distort your words, oh Krishna, it's clear, Dharma's meaning, they've mixed with fear, We need your guidance, in this modern time, To restore your teachings, in rightful prime.

In this era of democracy, we stand free, No Kauravas to seize, no battles to see, Pour your wisdom into leaders' minds, Let love and divinity be the ties that binds.

Oh Krishna, come back, even in our dreams, Illuminate the path with heavenly beams, Teach us to use your divine song's grace, To spread love and unity in every place.

~Dr Intaj Malek

Krishna- the universal

In the heart of the universe, a Krishna divine, Love's essence, humanity's radiant sign, Harmony's song, a melody so sweet, Universal Krishna, in our hearts, you beat.

Your melodious tune, a raga of love, Guiding our souls to the heavens above, Raskhan, Rahim, Alam, and Nazir's art, Sang of your love, the core of every heart.

Now I join the chorus, singing your name, Intaj, Pritesh, Jagdish, all the same, In Nishant, in Dhruv, and in Vidyut's grace, The love of divinity, a radiant embrace.

In every human, your love does reside, Spreading kindness and love far and wide, Let's unite India, a divine land so grand, With Krishna's love, forever we stand.

Raskhan, Nazir, Alam, Meera, and Rahim, Their verses still echo, a timeless hymn, In their footsteps, we follow the way, With Krishna's love, together we'll sway.

Universal Krishna, in our hearts you'll shine, Love, humanity, and harmony divine, In the melody of your eternal song, Together, in love, we all belong.

~ Dr Intaj Malek

A Bond beyond measure

In the realm of mentorship, a story unfolds, Of a student so dear, with a heart of gold. Pritu, like a son, in my life he's become, In his journey, I see a radiant sun.

With wisdom and kindness, he's truly blessed, A spirit so bright, in every test. As my student, he's shone so bright, Guiding his path, with all my might.

But more than just learning, this bond we've found, It's a love that in hearts, is deeply bound. Pritu, like a son, a beacon of light, In his dreams, I find pure delight.

And alongside him, stands his loving wife, Mansi, the guardian of his life. More than just dear, like a daughter she'll be, In this beautiful family, love flows free.

Their daughter Prinsi, a princess of grace, In her innocent smile, love finds its place. A bond that will flourish, life after life, With blessings and love, through joy and strife.

This bond, a treasure, forever it'll soar, In hearts filled with love, forevermore. Pritu, Mansi, Prinsi, a family's embrace, A love story that time will never erase.

~ Dr Intaj Malek

Eternal knots of Love

In the tapestry of life, threads woven with care, Friendship, love, and bonds beyond compare. A canvas painted with colors so true, In the hearts of many, in the chosen few.

My love to my wife, a love so divine, In her embrace, a radiant sunshine. Through joys and sorrows, side by side, With her, life's tumultuous tide.

My love to my daughter, a precious gem, In her laughter, I find the purest realm. A bond that's endless, forever we'll share, In her dreams, I find endless care.

To Rocco, Jaggu, and dear Sanju, I send, A friendship that time will never amend. Through laughter and tears, we stand strong, In your presence, I truly belong.

To Baker, a friend, more than a brother, In your company, there's no need for another. Your family, an extension of my own, In your love, my heart has grown.

To Pritu, a student, like a son to me, In your journey, may you forever be free. Guidance and support, I'll always impart, In your success, you'll find my heart.

To Nishant, LOL, Ansari, and more, In your dreams, may your spirits soar. As students, you shine bright and tall, In your futures, you'll conquer all.

In these bonds, humanity's grace, Love and friendship, in every embrace. Each connection, a gift from above, In this tapestry of life, a tapestry of love.

~ Dr Intaj Malek

Awakening from Darkness

In the shadows' depths, where darkness prevails, The story unfolds, like a tale that hails, A human guise, a crafty disguise, Victories in elections, reached new highs.

But now winds of change are blowing anew, News of defeat, a reality to view, Fear grips him tight, eyes open wide, Trembling and uncertain, nowhere to hide.

Fear's grip over him, sanity slips, Lost in confusion, he stumbles and trips, In wielding his power, rights he'd erase, As snatching away bucks, sweeping embrace.

Recall the days when money did flow, Yet freedom's dependency continued to grow, Dependent on him for every dime, A silent thread weaving through time.

He wields his power, a grasp so strong, A prisoner's fate, a captive's long song, Confined in homes, yearning for a release, For freedom and light, a desperate peace.

Oxygen's memory, don't let it fade, As power usurps, foundations degrade, Electricity dwindles, the web's light dims, Like shadows encircling Manipur's whims.

What remains but allegiance pledged, To one person's rule, from edge to edge, A nation united in one election's chime, A tightening grip, freedom confined.

The voice of the Constitution, faint and low, Lost in the haze of power's cruel flow, Justice's facade, a stone-cold charade, The Constitution's message, left unportrayed.

Laborers walking, footprints of pain, Government actions, lives left in strain, Silent the Court, what answer does it yield, Countless voices silenced, a truth concealed.

Ambedkar's foresight, a warning bell, "If wielded by ill, a constitution will fell, No matter its strength, its noble intent, Futile it becomes, its impact spent."

Truth, non-violence, principles held high, The ideals that Gandhi reached for the sky, Discarded, dismissed, no longer to see, In power's dominion, they cease to be.

Smartphones, internet, screens ablaze, A world connected, yet hidden malaise, With a single stroke, silence prevails, Truth suppressed as darkness trails.

For those who couldn't be proud and free, Embracing Indianness with unity, Ahead lies a fate somber and stark, As fanaticism casts its shadowy mark.

In deity’s name, cheers may have rung, But control lurked, manipulation sprung, A nation's essence slowly stripped, A script repeated, history gripped.

Time flows onward in shadows' embrace, A tale hidden, secrets to retrace, Let wisdom guide, let hearts unfold, Unite for justice, truths to be told.

In the midst of darkness, seek out the light, A world reborn from endless night, In unity's embrace, strength shall rise, Breaking chains, reaching for the skies.

In the kingdom of shadows, hope prevails, A beacon's flame amidst veiling trails, It's time to rise, unite, and mend, Sow seeds of change, darkness to transcend.

~ Dr Intaj Malek