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“Life is a story. Just one story. Once it ends, you can’t erase it and rewrite it again.”
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“All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” – William Shakespeare
What profound words! How true they are! Words that have stood the test of time and will live on forever.
Every human born on this earth is given a chance—a rare opportunity to play out and lead their own story on this grand stage called the world.
And so, my the play known as my life has also been given a chance.
What a magnificent opportunity..!
Every play is different. Each one is unique. Some plays feel monotonous and dull. Some are mysterious. Some are filled with sorrowful events. Many are full of comedy. Some are action packed and consist of conflicts.
Actors and actresses change. Costumes change. Scenes change. The plays, however, continue to unfold…
My play began a while ago, and now, 20 years have passed since it all started.
My play is a mix of all emotions—the Navarasas: hatred, laughter, sorrow, surprise, fear, pride, anger, joy, and peace.
It is also filled with love, friendship, affection, betrayal, separation, freedom, pleasure, loneliness, gratitude… The titles of the scenes change according to the moments in this grand play of life.
Wait, isn’t everyone’s life like this?
“If you want to reach your goal, don’t wait for anyone to join you..”
Maybe.
But no one would have heard someone say, “My life is a mix of emotions” or “My life is full of Navarasas.”
The world only labels lives as either tragic, comical, or—at best—“a very happy one” (even if it’s not entirely true). That’s how the world works.
And that is why I call my life a Navarasa-filled life..! A Fantastic Life..!
A life I enjoy. A life I live with enthusiasm. A life I am living. My own life. A life that belongs to me alone. My life. The only life..!
The stage is free, but life is not. It comes at a cost—a big cost. Not a single cost, but one that must be paid in installments, from time to time. And it’s never the same price each time..!
You must also pay a price for the people who play roles alongside you. Different prices. Different kinds of prices. You must pay. Can you perform alone? Not possible. This is a life play, after all..!
And where is it being performed? On the world stage..!
There is no shortage of excitement here. It will make you gasp in wonder, laugh uncontrollably, and leave you awestruck.
Whether knowingly or unknowingly, new people enter our play. Some just pass by like accidents, while others make their mark.
Similarly, we, too, enter others’ plays.
These confusions and contradictions make the play of life interesting..! They add to the fun, making people laugh till they cry..!
What is the story of the play?
Each person thinks their story is unique. And that’s where the first comedy begins..!
Avatar once said: “There are only nine stories in the world. They are told again and again in different ways, by different people, in different circumstances, under different names. Yet, humans believe each one is a brand-new story.”
And that is true.
It is the way the story is told—the way it is lived and acted—that makes each one feel new..!
Again and again, these nine stories are performed by different people all over the world. No actor or actress (living human being) has ever realized this truth. They never will..!
One of life’s greatest wonders is that while our play is unfolding, we also get to watch others’ plays..!
The ones who watch, applaud, and listen are the same people who are acting..! The audience and the performers are one and the same..!
Who is the director?
He remains hidden. Behind the stage. Disguised as the universe itself. 🪐
The roles?
“Speakers forget what they speak. But listeners don’t.”
“What truth are you struggling to make others understand? In the end, everything is in vain!”
“When you punish your loved ones, you are not actually punishing them, you are punishing yourself.”
Father, mother, son, daughter, lover, friend, companion… Engineer, doctor, lawyer, writer, producer, driver, family person, manager… A single character takes on multiple names, changing roles as needed.
The entire life play has a name. Every scene and chapter within it has its own title.
Actors and actresses change. Costumes change. Scenes change. The plays continue to unfold, endlessly, on this grand world stage—on the stage of life.
And yes, one more important thing— no one can simply walk away from this play unless the director himself wills it.
You can, however, step aside for a moment.
How?
In those rare moments when you are truly yourself… In those fleeting lightning-like instances… In solitude…
That is the real, unmasked life. And that is what makes it beautiful..!
There are no separate makeup artists here. The person standing before you, playing the role opposite you, is the one who puts makeup on you and tells you how to act. It’s amusing if you can notice it..!
The name of my life’s play: My Name is MS..!
My role - Inside: Daughter, sister, friend, etc.
Outside: Thinker, artist, writer, Avatar’s secretary, etc.
Fine.
And the chapter titles? They will come and go as the director decides..!
It is he who declares Start – Action – Cut… If you can hear him clearly.
Okay.
My Name is.. MS..!
MS.
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