Everything that shines in the light will cast a shadow

Everything that shines in the light will cast a shadow

In October 2018, I found myself in a hall filled with the echoes of dedication and valor, surrounded by my esteemed colleagues from the Indian Air Force in the Chief's house. Among these endeavours, my colleagues (Sqn Ldr Deepak Verma , Flt Lt Dina Ravindran, Flt Lt Tania Dutta) and I had the opportunity to present the impact the “Automation Cell” had created on the organization. We were about to showcase our collective achievements to the Chief of Air Staff and the Defence Minister, Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman. It was a moment of pride, yet a bittersweet one.


As we shared our story, I couldn’t shake the feeling that the heart of our team—the air warriors who tirelessly worked behind the scenes—was absent from the spotlight. Their contributions, though vital, went unnoticed, to an extent. This realization stirred something deep within me, prompting me to express this sentiment through poetry.


I penned a piece from the perspective of a flower pot, a metaphor for those who nurture yet remain in the shadows. This poem became my voice, a tribute to the unsung heroes who embody resilience and dedication.


Today, I share this poem not just as a creative endeavor but as a heartfelt reminder: every role matters, and every effort counts.


फूलदान


वो फूलदान जो उस रात उसके सपने में आया था,

उसने एक बूढ़े कुम्हार को बड़ा सताया था।

उठते ही सोचा आज नदी किनारे जाएगा,

इस सपने को अपने कर्मों से हक़ीक़त बनाएगा।

वो जानता था किनारों की मिट्टी है कुछ ख़ास,

तभी तो किया उसने मीलों चलने का प्रयास।

अपने फटे हाथों से उसने चुनिंदा मिटटी उठायी,

उसे सुखाने, छाँटने, गूँधने में उसने बरती नहीं कोताही।

जब ठंडी, गीली मिटटी को उसने चाक पर चढ़ाया,

अपने अनुभवी हाथों और जीवंत कलपना का जादू चलाया,

कुम्हार ने कड़ी मेहनत थी की, अपना पसीना था बहाया,

और इस तरह मैंने अपना प्रारंभिक आकार पाया।

उसके उपरांत कुम्हार ने मुझ पर एक बच्चे की आकृति बनाई,

और उसकी पत्नी बाज़ार से मेरे लिए तीन रंग चुन कर लाई।

लाल पीले नारंगी रंग से उन्होंने मुझे सजाया,

माली से छुपते-छुपाते कुम्हार कुछ पुष्प भी तोड़ कर लाया।

उनके छोटे से कमरे के बीचों-बीच मुझे रखा गया है,

तब से जो भी मेहमान आता है मेरा ही गुणगान गाता है।

कितने नासमझ हैं ये अथिति जो मेरे रंगों के पार नहीं देख पाते,

उन कठोर हाथों का परिश्रम, उस औरत की ममता और प्यार नहीं देख पाते।

आज गहन मलाल होता है, काश़ मैं बोल पाता,

इनके दृष्टिकोण की त्रुटियों को मैं तोल पाता।

आवाज़ होती तो करता इन बेनाम हाथों को सलाम,

अनजान है जिनके नि:स्वार्थ बलिदानों से सारा आवाम।


तरनजीत सिंह


In the realm of HR management, we must recognize the importance of employee engagement and retention, ensuring that every team member feels valued and appreciated. Thank you, Prof. Surya Prakash Pati , for this opportunity to implore and share. Together, let’s celebrate the unsung warriors in our lives.


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Brigadier Sunil Kumar NV

Managing Director, Peregrine Guarding, Tenon Group

10mo

Wah wah wah...Really impressive, both the write-up on the event and your poem that highlights a deep sense of patriotic feeling and respect for the unsung heroes in your team. We should always be grateful to the sacrifices by these brave men and women in uniforms, because of whose tireless efforts we live in peace. I should mention that you are really multi-talented with immense qualities that make you glitter in a crowd.

Martin Ziad

Ex-Naval Officer | Operational Excellence | Operations Management | Design Thinking | General Administration | Team Management | Military leadership |

11mo

Nice work with a good flow of words in tune with emotions.....Post more crafts like this

Cdr Navin Mars E (Retd)

Indian Navy Veteran | Senior Project Manager| Operations Manager | Technical Management & Maintenance| Risk & Compliance | Cross Functional Leadership| Electrical Engineer | PMP | LSSGB

11mo

Great work!.

Thayath Vijilesh

General Operations Manager | Maintenance Planning | Engineering Projects | Preventive Maintenance | Contract Management

11mo

People who contribute tirelessly behind the scene are real heroes...It is a nice gesture to remember them in every achievement…Poem is well written, insightful and heart touching….

Surya Prakash Pati

Storyteller | Management historian | Leadership Trainer | Parent to a toddler | Associate Professor at IIM Kozhikode

11mo

This is beautifully crafted. Inclusivity is recognizing the presence of all. Thank you for reinforcing this idea through your poem. Please write more 😊

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