It's a beautiful festival

It's a beautiful festival

The night is dark,
The lamp brings light,
The prayer lightens the heart,
Around is delight.

The fireworks are drums,
And flutes to the ears,
We make memories,
For years and years.

We dress up,
We deck up,
We decorate,
We celebrate.

The victory of
Good over evil,
The triumph of the Kind
kills the Devil.

The nicety is here
To prevail,
The goodness is here
To hail,

I wish you all,
Most warmly,
On this festival of lights,
Happy Diwali!

Dr. Jaya Sonkar MD MPH
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The Raw And The Wild!

The Raw And Wild Emotions 

While watching a show, I recently came across this song and fell in love with it. Though, lived in the neighboring state, I have never been to Bihar. Something in the local language and dialect sounds very sweet and inviting. Attempting to sing it!

Felt like writing a few lines myself to express the emotions of the song, the show, and the place, as below:  

'Sar jhukane ki koshish mat karna, pyaar se maang lo, kaat ke de denge

Kabhi darane ki koshish mat karna, darenge to nahi, par dar hota kya hai, dikha denge

Katla karna ho to pyaar ki nazar dal dena, haste haste jaan bhi luta denge'

English translation:

Don’t try to force my head to bow, just ask with respect and love, and I will gift it to you.

Don’t try to frighten me, because I won’t be scared, but I will show you what fear truly feels like.

If you wish to kill me, just glance at me with love and care, and I will leave this world happily for you.  

Dr. Jaya Sonkar, MD, MPH

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"Please find below the link to the cover version of the song:"

https://youtu.be/vHuqIfp32e4?si=ScM9cvn2jmwKYYz8

Song : Ye Soi Si Shaam

Ye soi si shaam

Mere aansuon ke naam

Wo ansu jo laye

Mere naam ek paigaam

Din dhal jayega

Subah nayi layega

Wo Din jo beet gaya

Subah yaad aayega

Din ko de anjam

Kar poore adhure kaam

Ki jab phir Din dhal jaye

Dil kar paye tab aaraam

Ye soi si shaam

Mere aansuon ke naam

Wo ansu jo laye

Mere naam ek paigaam

Moti toot gaya

Sapna chhoot gaya

Mala phir pirayenge

Sapne phir sajayenge

Ye soi si sham

Kar le je bhar ke vishram

Jab din naya aayega

Ujala chha jayega

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A Very Long Day!

It’s said, “Ek aur Ek Gyarah.” in Hindi 

In English, it means, when one and one come together, their strength feels like eleven, not just two.

And when you find your other one, that’s how comforting and beautiful the day can feel.

A Very Long Day!

It’s been a very long day
It’s been a very tough day
You had one, and I had one
Now you are just sitting
At the end of the day

I come to you,
In your lap I lay,
And say

Would you brush your fingers through my hair?
Would you, one more time, show me the same care?
Would you see me through all my layers?
Would you rescue me from despair?

You say yes
And pull me to you
You say yes
And hide me in you
You say yes
And brush your fingers through my hair
You say yes
And look at me with care

We've been through the storms
We've been through the floods
We've been through the winds
We've been through the mud

We've held hands
And never let go
We've seen a werewolf
In each other
And chose to stay
Even if it kills

We've held hands
And never let go
We've seen a god
In each other
And chose to stay
And get healed

We've held our heads high
With pride in knowing each other
We've been through thick and thin
Together we cherish, together we suffer

We've had long days
We've had tough days

And at the end of the day
It all melts away

When I come lay in your lap
And you brush your fingers through my hair
And hug me like a big bear
And rescue us from despair

And love, love, love, forever...

Dr. Jaya Sonkar MD MPH
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10.14.2025

My Perfect Moon!

Is the Grass Greener on the Other Side? Or Do We Have It Greener on Ours?

I got my new telescope.
I looked at the moon.

My pretty moon,
That was a perfect circle,

Wasn't perfect anymore.
Its edges were uneven.
It had pits and holes.

It was still the same moon.
It hadn’t changed.
Only I could see it better.
It was the same as before,
Just that my view was enhanced.

It is said:
Door ke dhol suhavane.
English Translation:
The things that are farther are more attractive.

A similar idiom is:
The grass is greener on the other side.

While we live on Mother Earth,
And Mother Earth gives us life,
We have the luxury to enjoy
The beauty of our moon, other planets, and even the sun, which we know are not habitable.

The extreme temperatures there cannot sustain life.

The things that are farther look perfect.
It is only when we see through a microscope that we can observe every cell and know it better.

But once we know it, it is sometimes a good idea to step back and enjoy its beauty without analyzing it in detail.
Because the more perfect things appear, the more content we feel.
And that contentment helps us overlook the finer imperfections of those who are near us.

When we are done exploring the finer details,
It becomes more enjoyable to embrace the imperfections
And appreciate the perfect distant picture.

Let us enjoy the beauty of our moons!

Dr. Jaya Sonkar, MD MPH
10.11.2025
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Rays Of Light! Whatever Happens, Happens For Good

Jo Bhi Hota Hai, Achiever Ke Liye Hota Hai'

(English Translation: 'Whatever happens, happens for good') 

Thanks to everyone who said yes to me

Because of them, I am firmly rooted

Thanks to everyone who said No to me

Because of them, I could discover my hidden capabilities

Thanks to every success that rewarded my hard work

Because of that, I was able to make a positive change

Thanks to every failure that made me work harder

Because of that, I mastered the skill and stayed grounded 

Thanks to every friend who held my hand

Because of them, I experienced the warmth and support 

Thanks to every foe

Because of them, I learned to stay alert and wise

Thanks to every estranged friend

Because of them, I became more self reliant and detached.

Thanks to everyone who cheated

Because of them, I learned to use trust wisely

Thanks to all the experiences, positive or negative

Because of those, I learned to pick up the gems on the way and not collect just the stones.

Thanks to the life 

Because it added to my bag of wisdom 

Thanks to the death 

Because it helped me value the life

The idiom

'Jo Bhi Hota Hai, Achiever Ke Liye Hota Hai'

(English Translation: 'Whatever happens, happens for good') 

was probably created by a very learned soul.

It takes a lifetime of experiences to understand this one line!

Dr. Jaya Sonkar MD MPH

10.9.2025

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The beautiful night

The beautiful night!

It's dark

It helps see colors with closed eyes

It's dark

It helps to see the moon shine bright

It's dark

It sharpens and steadies the mind

It's dark

It helps the emotions unwind 

It's dark

It opens the mind's eyes and enhances the sight

It's dark

It's helps to relish and cherish the sunlight 

It is indeed a beautiful night!

9.24.2025

Dr. Jaya Sonkar MD MPH

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