Reflections

I was raised for most part of my life in Darjeeling, a beautiful and small hill station at the foothills of himalayas in West Bengal. I was accustomed to the peaceful environment of the place with close proximity to nature. I did my schooling right from the primary to the higher secondary here in Darjeeling, all in all Darjeeling had a great impact on me both socially and culturally. For my higher education, I would have to leave the place, and adjusting to a new city would, on one hand, be thrilling and exciting but overwhelming on the other. It would be a far cry from the peace and serenity here. However, secretly I was looking forward to it. Delhi: The city that would shape me as an adult After a lot of toil, tears and hard work I managed to secure admission in Hindu College, University of Delhi. Little did I know that this college would have such a big impact on me. Needless to say, I was in exaltation not only because of clearing the cutoff but also because it meant that Delhi was

                                   There is a famous anecdote in our mythology which gives us a wonderful perspective about life. In the ancient times, there was a great king with immense influence and fortitude, never had he lost any battle but it so happened that one fine day the neighbouring king, with his immensely capable army invaded this king. The king was facing the biggest challenge of his life, he fought quite aptly but, on that fateful day, misfortune got the better of him and he fell from his chariot, rather abruptly. He was fatally wounded, deep scars with blood oozing out, covered his entire body . Vulnerable as he stood, ran for his dear life and fled away from the battleground. Stealthily he evaded and hid himself in the nearby forest. Dejected he felt, with no energy left in his body, he was exhausted completely, he could not believe that the great king selfishly saved his life and left his army at their fate, sheer cowardice he thought and thus he collapsed. Not only