One musical life

After long journey of 88 years to known world Bharatratna- Pt. Bhimsen Joshi bid adieu to all of us.

A very humble and determine person who had ran away from home in pursuit of music while he was kid. He did a long journey from south to north and even begged in train journey for survival. Finally the kid was destined to meet Sawai Gandharva as his “Guru” and his family agreed to give him known education in music- which turned him to Pandit. His true search for his passion led him to be an expert in hindusthani classical music. The magic in his voice turned everyone. He always experimented with music so that common man feels magic of it. The only quest for his life was getting and giving musical happiness reached the Summit. No wonder he was rewarded with padmavibhushana, BhartaRatna and many more grateful honours.

The most astonishing part of him was – he never considered himself above any other human being. We cannot find any of his ghastly incidence with any music show coordinator nor with any of his co-artist. Many a time he did music shows for charity though he would require money for his survival. He always made sure; his co-artists would be paid for their endurance although he might have to go empty hands from particular musical show. His simple living and caring character had always put him on pinnacle. His musical expedition will always be remembered and honored. All music lovers will always be proud to have such melodious devotee.

Today was an end of a great human being who did a long quest for musical happiness.

Panditaji’s soul may rest in peace.

Find more about Pt. Bhimsen Joshi at :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhimsen_Joshi

Happy New Year :)

Although be-lated - "happy new year to all of you". May this year brings lots of happiness and good health to you. You may have nice resolutions and at least this year you  follow them meticulously.

I am not an exception to one of you, who makes resolution list and tries to adhere till the time one has fervor (or fever) of resolutions.
Yet, I havn't even given up making up one. The only challenge I face is "what should be there on list?"

After around a month I could figure out I should have a bucket list which will help me to improve on most other fronts. Things we normally circumvent in being race of careerist and materialistic.
What will I actually count at the age of fifty, when I am settled with some secure amount, home or may be with kids and may regret upon few things should have been done in my lifetime or will sigh for -- must be on my list, making lifetime pleasant.

Well, this May not be for a year but for time I attain that age :)