August 15th marked a day of celebration, introspection and rejuvenation. The day commenced early to be a part of the ceremony to unfurl the tricolour amidst pageantry. This was followed by the rendering of several patriotic songs which albeit rendered in a different timbre brought one closer to the emotions of the originals. Through the ceremony the attention on several persons in their black three piece suits which a spotless white shirt or black galaband made one wonder whether we were more in mourning for the martyrs or whether we could not but be a part of the British cultural ethos even as we performed to a choreographed patriotic fervour.
The observation may incite a few criticisms for a keen eye to see that a glass is half empty rather than the need to look at it as half full with water and half filled with air. But, it would be untrue to conceal this emotion. The failure of a professional to deliver the song set one of the amateurs to render an impromptu rendition of one of the memorable songs of Raj Kapoor lore. The rendition held the attention of one and all as the performance was par excellence for an amateur. It made yours truly wonder as to why such occasions are not utilised to felicitate the talented colleagues.
Even as such thoughts drifted through a huge query arose as to whether such an impromptu exercise could be performed by all let alone the author of this blog. An eye opener was the fact that each one possesses a unique combination of talents which need to be harnessed for the benefit of humankind.
The realisation resulted in the rejuvenated vigour to introspect to deliver!!!
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