... is pure philosophsy, to be more precise - spirituality. It delves into the concept of the union of the mind and the heart. It is a story about two different people who represent the two sides of any individual. Narcissus is a thinker who believes in focussing on discovering the truth by reasoning. Goldmund belives in exploring - exploring all that he comes across, feeling it, and learning from that feeling and experience. They both go their own different ways in spite of their bonding and love for each other. But in the end they do unite.
There seems to be a conflict throughout the book about which path is the better one. But in the end it is disclosed that neither can stand alone and neither is the path to truth indepnedently. The 'other' has to be understood for the truth to be discovered. Goldmund after making his last statue, leaves the cloister, to explore more of his feelings, his youth. But he faces rejection from the one he had loved the most. What he relaizes at that time is his 'reasoning'. He had always appreciated everything that the world had to offer but at this point he understands the flimsiness of the world. He is satisfied and accepts death. However, his last words to Narcissus question him on how would he die? Because Narcissus had rejected the world but had not seen and felt its beauty. This door for him had been openend by Goldmund. He had to now know the world completely before he could be satisfied. The last line reaffirms that the two aspects of a being have to unite and that the story was indeed about the Narcissus and the Goldmund of one being.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
My Experiments with Cooking :)
On a cold winter evening, when you come home and are tired of all the stuff that Downtown China, McDs, Taste of India or Papa John's can deliver, you can cook the Macaroni Cheese n Sauce - which has been my discovery on a similar evening.
And here goes the recipe.. (made out of whatever could be found at home then)
Boil 100g of Macaroni and heat for 10 minutes. Drain the water and pour cold water over it. Drain once again and leave the macaroni aside. [this part of the instruction can be found on your macaroni pack :) ]
Heat one and a half spoonfull of refined oil, add garlic paste and finely chopped onions to it (the word 'finely' is added only to give a dramatic effect - my onions were huge pieces yet they tasted good). Also add a pinch of Red chilli powder and salt to taste.
Fry for about 5-6 minutes and then add capscicum chopped in equal pieces (well I say equal because mine were far from equal - dissapointing).
Now add a spoonfull of Cheese and Mushroom Spread (that was the only cheesy thing in my fridge) and an equal amount of tomato sauce (if the expiry date on the bottle hasn't passed yet).
Add the macaroni to this mix and fry for another minute or two.
And your Macaroni Cheese n Sauce is ready!!! :D
This is only the first success and the great cook in making will keep posted (if) anyone reading this post.
And here goes the recipe.. (made out of whatever could be found at home then)
Boil 100g of Macaroni and heat for 10 minutes. Drain the water and pour cold water over it. Drain once again and leave the macaroni aside. [this part of the instruction can be found on your macaroni pack :) ]
Heat one and a half spoonfull of refined oil, add garlic paste and finely chopped onions to it (the word 'finely' is added only to give a dramatic effect - my onions were huge pieces yet they tasted good). Also add a pinch of Red chilli powder and salt to taste.
Fry for about 5-6 minutes and then add capscicum chopped in equal pieces (well I say equal because mine were far from equal - dissapointing).
Now add a spoonfull of Cheese and Mushroom Spread (that was the only cheesy thing in my fridge) and an equal amount of tomato sauce (if the expiry date on the bottle hasn't passed yet).
Add the macaroni to this mix and fry for another minute or two.
And your Macaroni Cheese n Sauce is ready!!! :D
This is only the first success and the great cook in making will keep posted (if) anyone reading this post.
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Monday, December 10, 2007
Khoya Khoya Chand
A movie close to reality yet not sore. It had its sweet moments and the painful ones too connected to the emotions fabricated in those sweet moments. The narration and quick flow in the depressing parts made the movie watchable. You would probably not cry watching the unhappy scenes but would notice the emotional reactions involved. Very intricately portrayed points of view and sentiments. Every character had the different shades of grey...
Shades..
Life is all about the different shades of grey. And you learn to identify more of these shades with time or rather with experience. Some say this is because you become more corrupt with age/experience, some say you mature. I don't know what it is but I know that I am learning. Learning everyday to adapt to the world. I have two clearly demarcated expectations from myself - one is what I want to do and be and the second is what I have to do and be for it. Adaptation is a requirement. And a way that leads you to a point from where you can take your true wishes forward. The only risk is that your wishes might get lost on the way and so might you.
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