Courtyard and the Roof

           Aangan ki yeh khwahish hai ki rim jhim ki ho barsaat 

               Aur chhat ka taqaazaa hai ki ik boond na barsay 

                                          (Writer unknown) 

                              आँगन की ये ख़्वाहिश है कि रिमझिम की हो बरसात 

                               और छत का तक़ाज़ा है कि इक बूँद न बरसे 

      English Translation:

The courtyard yearns for a drizzling rain 

While the roof demands that not a single drop should fall.

                  ~~~~~~~~~~~~

It often happens in life that what brings happiness to one person may become a source of worry or distress for another.

For instance, the courtyard yearns for a gentle drizzle. Hoping the rain will wash away the debris and provide water to the grass and plants. 

Yet, the worn, deteriorated roof prays that not a single drop of rain falls. 

In other words, life's circumstances and constraints can be such that two opposing desires may coexist within the very same home. 

Therefore, when making any decision in life, it is essential to consider not just one's desires, but the prevailing circumstances as well.

One should strive to understand not only one's own wants and desires but also the circumstances and needs of others. 

                 " Rajan Sachdeva "