I dive deep within me with the help of you, And bring back some substance to this world. I read myself with the help of you, The one that bridges my two worlds. It's you. The bridge (Click to enlarge) Album Name:       Macroshots. File Name:            the_bridge.jpg Date snapped:     19 May 2011 4:05 PM (PST) Location:              Home Resolution:          1600x1200 pixels Camera:              Canon DIGITAL IXUS 85 IS Exposure Time:   1/60 sec. ISO...

Yes!! The beginning of the new chapter "Path To Peace" (Sur Yaman Kalyan in Sindhi) This chapter is divided into five sub-chapters and talks mostly about the pain of being separated with the Beloved and cure to this pain. To get an idea what kind of words this chapter mostly consists of, you can analyze the above image. The size of each word is directly proportional to the frequency of word being used in the complete chapter. Instead of posting single stanzas, I'll be posting the "group" of stanzas from now onwards depending on the sense those will make. Like the introductory sub-chapter of this Sur (Chapter) consists of 4 stanzas out which 3 stanzas are beginning with the line "Thou art...

When anyone talks about the history Pakistani cinema, his discussion won't be considered as "complete" until and unless he talks about Waheed Murad (October 2, 1938 – November 23, 1983), The Legend of Pakistani cinema, also known as "Chocolate Hero" and "Lady Killer" He was a writer, producer, director and an actor who created such an impact on Pakistani cinema industry that the age got a label of "Rising Sun" He even won awards like "Sitara-i-Imtiaz" and "Nigar Awards" for his amazing and astounding works. Talking about myself, Waheed Murad just changed my mindset regarding Pakistani cinema. Like many others, unfortunately, I also thought of classic Pakistani movies as obsolete and of no use, having no meaning and purpose, until I came to know about this specific song, "Aakhri baar mil...

Similar to objects, the scene said "Photograph me" And i clicked.... The beautiful sunset! (Click to enlarge) Album Name:       Auto-mode Shots. File Name:            cloudy_pattern.jpg Date snapped:     10 April 2011 6:35 PM (PST) Location:              Sky Resolution:          2272x1704 pixels Camera:               Canon DIGITAL IXUS 85 IS Exposure Time:   1/200 sec. ISO speed:           ISO-80 Focal...

Image edited by me. Original can be found here "To guard and to preserve the head, the lover's business is not this--- One of beloved's glance is worth so many hundreds head of his--- Flesh, skin and bone, and all there is , the 'least ' of loved-one , equals not." The last stanza of first chapter "Sur Kalyan (Peace)" is a true representation of intensity of Love. To make it a bit easy for my fellow readers, it says: "Lover's task is not to preserve and protect his head but to have that "glance" of his beloved. The worth of that glance is incomparable. It has more attraction and peace than guarding your head; heads which are so common in this world. What do you have?! Flesh? Skin?...

Yup! I recently came to know about this useful and better (than Linkwithin) widget. What is "Related posts" widget? Related posts widget allows your blog readers to "randomly browse" related content posted on your blog. As the name suggests, the widget picks up some random related posts and shows them in a very nice way. Why should I use this "Related post" widget? Simple answer. To increase the time a visitor spends on your blog. It allows a blogger to "showcase" what kind of similar content he/she has posted till now. Technical answer: To decrease the bounce rate of your blog. Any other alternatives? One can find many related post widgets on the internet. Title of the post (plain...

It contains orange... red (is it maroon, dark orange or red? upper portion of its legs)... mmm... grey.... and black.. And white too! This bug has got some great, rich colors... God knows how to fill such indulging colors.... I feel really sad that i missed the super fine shot... yeah, it's a blurred image. But at least i got its colors registered :D An orange bug (Click to enlarge) Album Name:       Macroshots. File Name:            orange_bug.jpg Date snapped:     18 November 2010 6:10 PM (PST) Location:              Dreamworld Resort,...

Image taken from here I learned one of the most important lessons of my life today... A habit which is not easy to acquire... The class got over at 9:30 pm tonight. As usual, we friends left the university around 10 pm and came outside the campus. One of my friends had to wait for some time so we people decided to wait for him to leave first and then depart. During our conversation, which mostly comprises of little talks, jokes and huge laughs, a point came when i shared my thoughts about treating people who do not care for you, who are not honest and sincere with you, who hurt you. See, if one does the thing like he (some other guy) did and being a "friend", he leaves you in such a...

(Editted, Original image taken from here) "The genuine lover, for his head care and concern has none; He cuts it off---joins it with breath as gift then hands it on ; Carves down to shoulders, from loved-one then begs for love's return." First, putting this stanza in simple words: "The genuine lover does not have any concern or care for his head, he cuts it off, combines it with his breath, carves (Engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface) himself down to his shoulders and offers his head to his Love to have something in return." According to me, the most powerful line is: Carves down to shoulders, from loved-one :o The head was mentioned in the previous stanza as well,...

Here it is! The smallest unit of Pakistani currency as of right now...But still it's 200 Paisas!! So yeah, it's not that less... It depends how you see things, for some it's 2, for me it's 200 200 Paisas (Click to enlarge) Album Name:       Macroshots. File Name:            200_paisas_photographed.jpg Date snapped:     9 April 2011 1:28 PM (PST) Location:              Home Resolution:          1600x1200 pixels Camera:               Canon DIGITAL IXUS 85...

Yup! It's neat and have certain better features over Google Blogger's traditional commenting system. I've imported all of the previous comments into it as i didn't want to lose those precious comments. It's all the same. You'll just have to write a comment, click "post as" and select "google" from the list of many online accounts and viola! You are done! If you want it for your own blogs too, click Disqu...

"If you a draught desire to tavern find your way; Thy head do sever, and that head beside the barrel lay; Only when you this price do pay then few cups you may quaff." I observed that last four stanzas of this chapter have a similar theme. i.e. paying a cost to prove yourself a true lover. These lines are very powerful :/ "OK so what's the importance of head among other parts of human body?", i asked myself The reply: "Waqar (honor), mind, brain... yup that's it" So "Honor" fits here the best according to me. Does Bhitai want to say that "forget your pride and devote yourself to your Love?" (Read full chapter)...

Now that's a news :D ITCN Asia is holding an event with the name of "11th ITCN Asia" at Expo Centre, Karachi from 20th-22th September (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) About ITCN: ITCN Asia leads the way in delivering the best interactive opportunities to participants and an ideal environment to the audiences. Ten years down the road, ITCN Asia 2011 shall witness a paradigm shift by delivering a powerful B2B event with more focus on relevant Technology in different Sectors and Sub-Sectors. The Event shall provide the right balance between IT, Telecom & Electronic industry players, senior decision makers and practitioners. I am really looking forward to this event as it'll provide people...

Moonlight is magical... It motivates me by telling that there is always some "light" among the dark, even it's less in area/perimeter but in magnitude, it easily beats the unilluminated... When sun is not around, the moon takes this responsibility of guiding people. The partnership! :) My moon... Motivates me to move ahead! (Click to enlarge) Album Name:       Auto-mode Shots. File Name:            cjdtg.jpg Date snapped:     22 November 2010 3:59 AM (PST) Location:              Universe Resolution:          1008x756 pixels Camera:           ...

"There is a call to gallows, friends, will any of you go! Those who do talk of love may Know to gallows they must speed." The stanza says that a lover will speed up towards gallows when he is called up as this will prove him a "true lover" Gallows is an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging. So is he saying that death will prove you a true lover? OR Death will quench your thirst? (Read full chapter...

Wishing all of my blog readers a very Happy Eid Mubarak!...

Today is 14th August 2011. It's been so much time since my birth. It's been a long journey but I still feel that it's just the beginning. I have to travel more. I have to see, grow, learn and teach much much more! In the journey till today, I've seen many ups and downs. I've met sooo many people. Some hated me, back-stabbed me, cursed me, used me for their own benefits, cheated me and humiliated me in-front of others. But instead of so many difficulties, issues and problems, I am still alive and breathing! Why? Because I've met those people too who loved me, cared for me, remembered me in their decisions and prayers, helped me in showing my potential to others. Such people made me realize that...

Wow! I'm writing something after sssooooo many days!!! :O (33 days to be exact) Well I was out of my city for some time, and then my pc got ill. Yup its power supply gifted me some white smoke (KESC anyone?), then I was busy in planning about my next academic milestone (Yup I'm done with BBA in Marketing :D) And now I've decided to go for MBA in the same discipline. OK I am back now! And I've got this amazing piece of information to share with you. An info-graphic by Cisco on the "Expansion" of internet in the future. I just love info-graphics! It's usually a tall image containing useful information shown with the help of symbols. So basically you get an idea about the information (mostly...

Yeah that's right! I really don't know the name of this scale (pattern/sequence of notes) It sounded good so I named it as a "Mystery Scale" :D Here it is, sorry for the noise... Errr... It's not perfect but I'll definitely make it, inshAl...

Image taken from here "From One, many to being came; 'many' but Oneness is; Don't get confounded, Reality is 'One' , this truth don't miss Commotions vast display - all this I vow, of Loved-one is." "Reality is One! Although we seem to be 'many' but in reality we are 'one'" Bhitai knew that his readers will stumble upon confusions in understanding the concept of 'Oneness' so he has already mentioned this in the line "Don't get confounded..." He is promising that everything we see (including ourselves) belongs to Loved-one. I believe this thought is going parallel with Iqbal's concept of 'Organic Unity', which, Khurram Ali Shafique has mentioned on his blog: 1- Unity of Life 2- Unity...

Loved this song... It's Amazinggg! :D Will play it on my guitar someday... Enjoyy.. Lyrics: Shaam wahi! Par tu nahiiiiiin... Ab yeh safffar! Bas aiseee heeeee.. Karna hoga! Chalna hogaaaaa.. Toh kya hua! Jo tu gayiiiii.. Duuuuuur.. Mujhse Duuuuuur.. Dil tod kay! Duuuuuur.. Mujhsee Duuuuuur.. Dil tod kay! tu kisi aur! Kiiii huiiiii.. Khush tu rahey! Dua meeerii.. Tere liye! Acha huaaaa.. Toh kya hua! Jo tu gayiiiii.. Duuuuuur.. Mujhse Duuuuuur.. Dil tod kay! Duuuuuur.. Mujhsee Duuuuuur.. Dil todddd kayyyyyyy... Haara nahin hoon meeeein Haara nahin hoon meeeeeein Haara nahin hoon mein Haara nahin hoon mein Haara nahin hoon mein Haara Kyuuuun Mujh se Kyuuuuuun Dil todddddddddd.... Shaam wahi! Par tu nahiiiiiin... Ab yeh safffar! Bas aiseee heeeee.. Karna hoga! Chalna hogaaaaa.. Toh...

It'll grow and grow and grow!(Click to enlarge) Album Name:       Macroshots. File Name:            my_plant_1.jpg Date snapped:     9 March 2011 3:29 PM (PST) Location:              Home Resolution:          1600x1200 pixels Camera:               Canon DIGITAL IXUS 85 IS Exposure Time:   1/80 sec. ISO speed:           ISO-80 Focal length:       6 mm...

Lol! I still remember that day when these bees started to make their "new home" on one of the windows of my home :D and i was really really surprised to see that. I thought they only made hives on some sac or tree or on anything "hanging". hehe! then i along with my little army (siblings :p) were successful in "shooing" them out. :D Amazing insect it is! (Click to enlarge) Album Name:       Macroshots. File Name:            bees_in_my_home.jpg Date snapped:     9 December 2010 3:00 PM (PST) Location:              Home Resolution:     ...

Image taken from here "The poison-drinking lovers, lured by poison sweet, drink more and more; To bitterness of fatal cup, the poison-drinkers are inured, Though wounds are festering, and uncured, no whispers to the vulgar goes." Poison... it takes your death.. and if seen from a different angle, it helps you to enter in a new world. Notice that Bhitai is referring to those people who are "attracted" to the sweet poison and are in love with it as this poison gives them strength. It makes them tougher. One more thing is interesting here. "The poison drinkers are inured" says that this poison makes them "stronger" and on the other side, it also makes their wounds "fester". So physically...

Every student spends most of his lifetime with these precious gems. Ink is to pen what blood is to heart!    (Click to enlarge) Album Name:       Macroshots. File Name:            Asset_of_a_student.jpg Date snapped:     13 March 2011 1:35 AM (PST) Location:              Home Resolution:          1600x1200 pixels Camera:               Canon DIGITAL IXUS 85 IS Exposure Time:   1/6 sec. ISO speed:          ...

Garden of my university. Had camera with me at that moment. So BANG!! Got this plant! :D (Click to enlarge) Album Name:      Macroshots. File Name:           the_glowing_plant.jpg Date snapped:     09 November 2010 5:18 PM (PST) Location:              SZABIST, Karachi Resolution:          1600x1200 pixels Camera:              Canon DIGITAL IXUS 85 IS Exposure Time:   1/60 sec. ISO speed:           ISO-160 Focal length:...

Image taken from here "He is without a partner” , when this glorious news you break With love & knowledge, Mohammad accept ..as cause him take Why would you then obeisance make to others after that?" It's a bit confusing. :s because of the word "You". As i got it, in first three lines, "You" is referring to Muhammad PBUH and it is referring to us (the reader) in last three lines. So to rephrase it: "When You(Mohammad PBUH) are giving us this glorious news by saying that God is without any partner, then why would you(reader) show obedience to anyone else after that? Accept this news without any ambiguities!" Am i right? Secondly, according to Bhitai, the reason Muhammad PBUH knows...

Players are covered in the mud! They are very hardworking! :D (Click to enlarge) Album Name:      Macroshots. File Name:           foosball_ground_view.jpg Date snapped:     10 April 2011 8:19 PM (PST) Location:              Dreamworld Resort, Karachi Resolution:          1600x1200 pixels Camera:               Canon DIGITAL IXUS 85 IS Exposure Time:   1/3 sec. ISO speed:           ISO-200 Focal length:  ...

My first shot! This picture encouraged me to start photography and take more photos in digital macro mode. (Click to enlarge) Album Name:      Macroshots File Name:           the_red_icecube.jpg Date snapped:     26 September 2010 4:00 PM (PST) Location:              Home Resolution:          1600x1200 pixels Camera:              Canon DIGITAL IXUS 85 IS Exposure Time:   1/400 sec. ISO speed:           ISO-80 Focal...

Yeah! That's right! Players of every game are equally responsible for making the game proceed further. Participating, competing and learning from mistakes/ faults should be the ultimate aim of every participant of the game! Let's analyze the question, "what is winning?" Winning can be anything and it's definition varies with each player/participant, like winning can be: 1-Reaching to the top of the ladder. 2-Making other players feel that they've lost the game. (Negativity) 3-Participating, without thinking about final result. 4-Testing his strategy, potential, limits and ability to perform in tough, tougher and the toughest situations. 5-Learning from the faults and loopholes in the...

Jeevay...! Jeevay...! Jeevay Pakistannnn... Pakistan...Pakistan...Jeevay Pakistan (Click to enlarge) Album Name:      Macroshots File Name:           Our_flag.jpg Date snapped:     11 November 2010 03:43 PM (PST) Location:              Home Resolution:          1600x1200 pixels Camera:              Canon DIGITAL IXUS 85 IS Exposure Time:   1/60 sec. ISO speed:           ISO-80 Focal length:      ...

Image taken from here "If you have learnt to long, by pain be not distressed- Secret of love's sorrow must be never confessed- Suffering is by the heart caressed, and there it is preserved." OK! I got this: If you are suffering and you have got no one with whom you can share the suffering (or cause of the sorrow), don't worry! You don't need to confess it. Keep it in your heart as there is no place and friend better than your own heart! Now the part i didn't get is why is he saying that secret of love's sorrow must not be shared with anyone but your heart? To me, one should share everything with people around you. It helps others and you yourself as well to get better understanding...

"Heyyyy!! I love to photograph objects in close-up mode man!" It was the first expression after i accidentally took a photo of "Red ice-cube" (posted here) and saw the amazing result! :D From that day onwards, my camera takes pictures here and there, mostly of in-close objects. I thought i should share them here as well. :) So here it goes: I needed an object to photograph! So grabbed these dices and captured them! (Click to enlarge) Album Name:      Macroshots File Name:           the_dice.jpg Date snapped:     06 November 2010 11:11 PM (PST) Location:            ...

Yup! Google Blogger recently announced the urdu transliteration feature. With the help of this tool, you won't need to use urdu keyboard. It'll convert any word written in "Roman English" to "Urdu" automatically. (if u'll write the word "justujoo" as it is, it'll be replaced by جستجو automatically) This will only be available on the new post editor, so you'll have to upgrade to this new editor. To enable this feature, follow these steps: 1- Go to the Settings 2- Then go to Basics tab 3- Scroll down to Global Settings, select "updated editor" in Post editor option  4- Now select "Enable" for the option Enable transliteration? and select "urdu" from the drop down menu. For more...

Image taken from here "All from Beloved's side is sweet whatever He gives to you. There is no bitter, if you knew the secret how to taste." I think this stanza is in parallel continuation with "Echo and Call" (secret of taste) and "I'll meet my master" (everything from Beloved's side is sweet). As i read this stanza, i am thinking that man has been made as a neutral thinker. Like he has been given choice to go either towards negative(which he thinks is positive) or positive. We have been given a tool to taste and feel "bitterness" but at the same time we can sense "sweet" too. Challenge is that you taste bitter (consider it as a tool to study sweetness) and convert that bitterness to...

The lyrics are not limited to cricket only (no chakkaas or chokaas or ghumma k phaink or any other cricket term). It's for everyone! Observe, enjoy and eat the food! :) Lyrics: Hay josh e junoon, hai yea apna yaqeen, keh jo tum may hai  dum, woh kisee may nahi chalo agay chalo, kahay Pak zameen, k jo tum may hai dum, woh kisee may nahi chalo agay chalo, kahay Pak zameen, hay josh e junoon, hai yea apna yaqeen, keh jo tum may hai  dum, woh kisee may nahi Joshe junoooooooooon, khud pe yaqeeeeeen, jo tum main hai duuuuum, kisi main nahiiiiiiin!! Muqadar iss tarah jagay, qadam her dumm, barhain aagay tumharay hoslon seh ho, watan ki aik naaee pehchaaan chalo agay chalo, kahay Pak zameen, hay...

Yup! As we progress in our lives, we try to make things better and better for people around us. Changing anything does not mean that you completely change everything but keeping previous good elements and eliminating or improving on flawed ones. So here comes my newly "dressed up" blog. :D Make sure you check navigation bar frequently as i'll post some interesting stuff in different categories in coming days, which is one of the reasons i changed the look of this blog. There are still some problems in the template but will be adjusted soon. Your feedback regarding the reading experience will be appreciated :) Keep reading....

Original version can be found here 6 "A thousand doors and windows too, the palace has ..but see, Wherever I might go or be master confronts me there" He just sees master, everywhere! every time! hmmmm.... Bhitai has used words "doors" and "windows", so function of doors and windows? They lead to certain paths/exits. To understand this stanza, i imagined: "i am in a room of a building. It's a huge empty room! Vast like a sea. There are loads of exits in this room, can't decide which door leads to which path. There are many windows too, which can show me some glimpse of different paths. I am confused!....... hmm... Ok then, i'll select this door. i know, wherever i'll go, i'll meet my ...

Original version can be found here 5              The Echo and the call are same,              if you sound's secret knew              They both were one, but two became              only when 'hearing' came. We'll go word by word: Call: I think this word has been used for the "messenger/teacher" here. Like the one who tells or delivers you certain message/thought. I think we can take it as "source of the message" as well Echo: Scientifically,...