Trivialities

I'm simply astounded by the capacity of the human mind. To sink down deep into an abyss one day, to bounce back and fly high the next. To love unconditionally. To stubbornly believe in individualism but be ready to sacrifice everything for another. To find strength in the weakest, bleakest of moments, and pass on the strength to someone else. It's then that the age old Hindu notion of mind/soul having an existence of its own begins to make a lot of sense. Its just unacceptable that something of this immense profoundness shall perish along with the mortal physical state of existence. Just unacceptable.

After 2 months long and arduous effort, I managed to finish “The motorcycle diaries” and move on the next book. Arduous was other things, due to which the reading had suffered, and not reading in itself. Otherwise, it’s not at all a tough book to read. The resemblance to “zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance” is just in the name. There’s no metaphysics of quality here, just the exuberance of the youth, free spirit, and the making of a revolutionary that was Che Guevara.

So, its “Remains of the day” now. Already liking its crisp britishness, for a change.

Comments

SNM said…
The next time you come here, you are lending me 'The motorcycle diaries'.
Unknown said…
snm :And I get to decide the price!
SNM said…
Of course! But again, its upto me to pay it or not :)
'zen and the...' was an incredible read...im sure all those who cud finish it :) feels the same way!
Unknown said…
Lit :With you on this one. There is an even worse one, its called the 'Lila' :D. Try that! Zen will seem like C n H comics.
Anonymous said…
As if it is about motorcycle diaries :)
-n
Unknown said…
n :All part of the plot!
Tabula_Rasa said…
Came by after a loong time
Anonymous said…
Dai I am planning go back to Zen...once more..
-P
Unknown said…
And get inspired! Good idea! :)

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