Late (Capt.) Nitin Kumar Mishra

The beginning of all things is in hollowness, hollow is also the end and hollow the middle; so says the preacher.

The highest, the lowest, and the mean are all hollow; so the wise man has expounded.

From nothing all things are born; in nothing all things perish; even the illimitable expanse of sky is all hollowness.

What alone has no beginning, nor will ever have an end, and is still of one character, that is vacuum.

जाने कब फिर आना होगा,

आना होगा भी, कि न आना होगा |

शुक्ल पक्ष अब तम है

कालचक्र जीवन अब थम है

दूर पथ, क्षितिज तक, राह-डगर शून्य है

मुख मूक, पलक ठिठक, बदन सकुच

तेरे पद चाप पर मुन्तजिर है |

जाने कब फिर आना होगा,

आना होगा भी, कि न आना होगा

है सर्द हवा, संगीन-संजीदा फिजा,

मन चंचल, ह्रदय विह्वल,

है रुधिर कण्ठ, पग बेचैन,

संताप घना, बोझ असीम,

क्षण विकराल, पल निष्ठुर,

क्षुधा शिथिल, क्षोभ स्थूल,

ढाढस बेचैन, मानस संकुल,

भूत निधान, भावी विषदान,

सब रज है, तज है,

क़र्ज़ है, निसर्ग है,

तुझ बिन

जीवन- संजीवन बिना |

जाने कब फिर आना होगा,

आना होगा भी, कि न आना होगा |

6^th Feb 2011, Nancy; France

Death- the final destinations of us all, is an eternal truth that truly brings meaning to all our actions before the last whiff. It can be festive moment of celebration of accomplishments of many a years of life lived well, and bequeathed, to next generation better than the one inherited. Death remains a statistics till some one too close meets the eternal and final truth of life. It is usually then with the unfathomable, infinite expanse of vacuum, and life-long void in one's life that true meaning of life, or its absence, is often suddenly staring at the face. The ephemeral characteristic and futility of pursuits of materials, and wealth in long hours of work, jealousy, dis-compassion, and unmindful of the cosy company of loved ones, is revealed, often too late, for any walk down the path of redemption. It is with this state of despair, repentance of meaningless pursuits, and counting all the blessing and treasured times that I spent with my younger brother and the Celebration that such a noble soul lived amongst us making our lives better, that I share his fond memories.

With prayers, matins for eternal, elysial peace to the departed soul, I share memories of the good times.

Character sketch:

He was courageous, trust worthy, shy, responsible, hard working, social, compassionate, dedicated for various causes, and above all loved for many of his characteristic unique interpersonal relationships. He liked reading, playing sports, learning new things, gardening, naturing relationships and providing his best to ameliorate lives of various people.

He shared smiles, moments of discussions, and cared to bring succour and ameliorate the situation at hand in your, his/our with his might and bona fide intentions.

Chronicle in life:

Born : 16 Aug 1979 Jhalukbari, Gauhati, Assam.

Education :

College: B. R. Ambedkar University Agra, Uttar Pradesh

Secondary Education: Sainik School Balachadi, Jamangar, Gujarat 1990-97

Primary Education: Kendriya Vidyalaya Air Force Station Jamnagar 1985-1990

Professional Career :

Joined Indian Air Force as Radar Fitter

Commissioned to Indian Army (Artillery) after completion of training at Officers’ training academy Chennai

Served in various capacities and ranks in

13 Field Regiment at Ferozpur, Punjab and Gangtok, Sikkim

621 SATA Battery at Bikaner

Departed for heavenly abode on 6^th January 2011 at 2220 Hrs at 187^th Military Hospital Bikaner, Rajasthan India.

All the dreams and joys of life will now always remain incomplete with his untimely departure. The untimely demise at such an young age makes the realisation and absence unbelievable even in the wide awake state.

With years of struggle behind, and promises and plans to live the moments of life left, unexecuted, the insanity of procrastination of worthy moments of life in each passing and non returnable moments now remain a waiting companion for all the years in life.

Bestow to you Bro,

All the health and peace,

Bliss and satisfaction

Of a life lived worth its salt

For the well being, consummate satiation of

Your loved ones, with all the service before self

With no devour for mindless pursuits of earthly matters

Yet a care to provide for each of it for all the persons you met

Yesterday, today, here or anywhere.

Bestow to you

All the blessings for any good deed,

Rewards of all of the hard work,

Gentle care, acts of kindness, service, servile servitude,

Benefactor actions, bonafide intentions, and suggestions

That I might have wantonly or intentionally rendered.

For no less a better soul lived on gaia

That touched lives and brought cheers and content

To many, many ones who at least had a sigh of relief

A moment of blissful content in their life

For you touched them with your care, humility, generosity.

Bestow to you Bro,

All the health and peace,

Bliss and satisfaction.

2011, Nancy

सहोदर​

अर्ध, बर्फ़-सर्द, कृष्ण पक्ष की सफ़ेद रात,

ढे़र अंधेरा, कुछ भग-जुगनु झींगुर से टिमटिमाते तारे

नीलाभ व्य़ोम पटल पर, लुक छिप मय़ंक

कुछ उजास, कुछ अंधास

इक पारदर्शी खिडकी पर

कुछ प्रतिबिंब सी छाय़ा, सर्द उस तरफ, गर्म इस तरफ

और उस तरफ सिहरती, घूरती सहस्र खिडकिय़ाँ

कल-आज कॆ मुहाने पर

बहुत-कुछ मध्यरात्रि में कल और आज का जीवन

तुझ संग अल्हड, जुझारु बचपन से जवानी तक की जद्दोजहद

और अब अशक्त, जीर्ण, जीरीह- नीरीह

निरस निःश्वास तक

मिल बाँटे, कल कठोर कष्ट, रुदन, रुझान

तुझ बिन सून प्रसून, शून्य मूल धन-धान

कुछ उजास, कुछ अंधास

निरस निःश्वास तक

तुझ बिन सून प्रसून, शून्य मूल धन-धान ।

March 2010, Nancy

created on 18 Jan 2016, last updated 22 Jan 2016