The Earth's Echo

Mujhe be-khudi ye tuu ne by Abida Parveen

noreply@blogger.com (rabia akram) — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 23:05:00 +0000

Sufi song: mujhe be-khudi ye tu ne

Vocalist: Abida parveen

Album: Raqs-E-Bismil - Dance Of The Wounded

Lyrics: Hazrat Shah Niaz

Type: Sufi Ghazals

Lyrics...

Hairat maraaz-e-har do jahan, bee-niyaaz kard

(Wonder has made me needless from both worlds)

ein khhwab kaar-e-daulat-e-bedar-e-mi kunad(RUMI)

(This sleeping has made me like awaken )

khuli jabke chashm-e-dil-e-hazeen

(when the eye of this sad heart opened)

to woh nam raha na tarii rahee

(no wetness and dampness is left)

hoi hairat aisee kuchh aankh par

(my eye got such amazement that)

be-asar ki be-asarii rahee

(the effect of effect less got on me )

padi gosh-e-jaan me ajab nida

(that sound was heard by the ear of life)

ke jigar na be-jigaree rahee

(only thing left was oblivion)

khabar-e-tahiyyur-e-ishaq sun na junoon raha

na pari rahee na to tuu raha na to main rah

jo rahee so be-khabarii rahee

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Mujhe bekhudi yeh tu ne,

bhali chaashni chakhai

Kisi aarzo ki dil mein,

nahi ab rahi smaai

Na hazar hai nay khatar hai,

na reja hai nay dua hai

Na khayal-e-bandagi hai,

na tamanna-e-khudai

Mujhe bekhudi yeh tu ne,

bhali chaasheni chakhai

Na maqaam-e-guftugu hai,

na mehal-e-justujuu hai

na wohan hawaas puhnchain,

na khirad ko hai rasaai

Na makeen hai nay makaan hai,

na zameen hai nay zabaan hai

Dil-e-benawa ne meray, wahan chhawni hai chhaii

Na visaal hai na hijraan, na suroor hai na gham hai

Jise kaheyye khwab-e-ghaflat, so woh neend mujh ko aayee

Mujhe be-khudi yeh tu ne, bhali chaasheni chakhai

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Hairat mara ze har do jahan be niaz kard

Een khab kaare daulat e bedaar meekunad (Rumi)

Bewilderment has absolved me of both the worlds

This is the consequence of awakening from my dreams

Khuli jab ki chashm e dil e hazeen,

to vo nam raha na teri rahi

Hui hairat aisi kuch aankh par ki asar ki be asari rahi

Pari goshe jaan mein ajab nida ki jigar na bejigari rahi

Khabare tahhayyur e ishq sun na junoon raha na pari rahi

Na to tu raha na to main raha jo rahi bekhabari rahi...

(Khamsa by Nazeer Akbarabadi for Siraj Aurangabadi)

The eyes of an anguished heart open...

No longer moist..

Bereft of tears

The perplexed vision

Remained unmoved..

Devoid of response

The soul heard..

An unusual sound

That took the pluck of life away

As wondrous love revealed itself

The fairy vanished..

The ecstasy lost

Nor you remained..

Nor I was foundmere oblivion was all there was...

Mujhe bekhudi ye tune bhali chashni chakhayi

Kisi aarzoo ki dil mein nahi ab rahi samayi

O surrender in love,

You have given me a taste that pales all worldliness

No desire remainsIn the heart filled with submission

Na hazar hai na khatar hai,

na raja hai ne dua hai

Na khayaal e bandagi hai na tamana e khudai

Neither distance nor fear...

neither hope

nor prayer

neither thoughts of subjugation

nor desire of godliness

Na muqqam e guftagu hai na mahhall e justaju hai

Na wahan havaas pahunche na khirad ko hai rasai

No place for exchange of words...

no occasion for further quest

Where neither consciousness reaches

nor thoughts transcend its realm

Na makin hai ne makan hai

na zameen hai ne zaman hai

Dil e be nava ne mere jahan chhavni hai chayi

No one resides..

Neither habitation exist...

Is where this wandering heart has come to camp

Na visaal hai na hijraan na suroor hai na gham hai

Jise kahiye khwab e ghaflat so woh neend mujh ko aayi

Where there is no union...

No separationno sorrow...

no joy

What is said to be an endless oblivion

I enter such a slumber

(Hazrat Shah Niaz)

mujhe be-khudi ye tuu ne -

Abida parveen

Thank you so much for reading it.

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If you plant corn (32 amazing facts about corn)

noreply@blogger.com (rabia akram) — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 22:23:00 +0000

“If you plant corn, corn will grow. If you plant wheat, wheat will grow. If you act in a wholesome way, you will be happy. If you act in an unwholesome way, you water the seeds of craving, anger, and violence in yourself. Right view is to recognize which seeds are wholesome and encourage those seeds to be watered.”

- Thich Nhat Hahn

32 Amazing facts about corn
1. In most countries of the world, corn is called maize.
2. The word maize derives from the Spanish form of the indigenous Taíno word for the plant, mahiz. It means “sacred mother,” or “giver of life.” And corn is an American English word.
3. Corn is a cereal grain which was first domesticated by indigenous people in southern Mexico about 10,000 years ago.
4. The ear or cob is part of the flower, while the individual kernel is a seed or fruit.
5. The average ear has 800 kernels in 16 rows.
6. Maize has become a staple food in many parts of the world.
7. Corns have many types like Sweet corn, popcorn, flour corn, Dent corn, Flint corn, and pod corn.
8. The six major types of maize are dent corn, flint corn, pod corn, popcorn, flour corn, and sweet corn.
9. Sugar-rich varieties called sweet corn are usually grown for human consumption as kernels, while field corn varieties are used for animal feed.
10. Maize is also used in making ethanol and other biofuels.
11. Most historians believe maize was domesticated in the Tehuacán Valley of Mexico.
12. The maize can be produced in many colors including blackish, blue-gray, purple, green, red, white and yellow.
13. While yellow maizes derive their color from lutein and zeaxanthin, in red-colored maizes, the kernel coloration is due to anthocyaninsand phlobaphenes.
14. There are thousands of hybrids, but most fall into six general types, which are dent, flint, pod, popcorn, flour, and sweet corn.
15. The world record for tallest stalk is over 33 feet.
16. Sweet corn, or sugar corn, is a special, low-starch variety with higher sugar content, at 18% of the dry weight. Most of the sugar is sucrose.
17. One medium bag (112 grams) of popcorn provides approximately 16 grams of fiber.
Health benefits of corn
18. Prevents Anemia
Corn is rich is in Vitamin B12, Iron (2.71mg), Folic Acid, and Vitamin B6 which helps in the production of red blood cells in the body. It helps in reducing the risk of Anaemia, by supplying enough of the nutrients required to produce fresh Red blood cells.
19. May Reduce The Risk Of Cancer
Choosing corn in your diet can lead to better gut health and help lower your chances of getting diseases like cancer, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.
Corns are also a good source of phenolic flavonoid antioxidants and ferulic acid. Ferulic acid plays a crucial part in stopping cancers.
20. Helpful in controlling Diabetes
Corns have a compound called polyphenols, it is considered protective against type-2 Diabetes.
21. A good source of fiber
The fiber in corn helps you stay full for longer between meals. It also feeds healthy bacteria in your digestive tract, which may help protect against colon cancer.
Popcorn may also help prevent diverticulitis, a condition that causes pouches in the walls of your colon. In a large study, men who ate more popcorn had a lower risk of getting diverticular disease.
22. Good for your eyes
Yellow corn is a good source of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, which are good for eye health and help prevent the lens damage that leads to cataracts.
Corn is rich in vitamin C, an antioxidant that helps protect your cells from damage and wards off diseases like cancer and heart disease.
23. It is gluten-free
Many people are gluten-intolerant and sweetcorn is naturally gluten free. People suffering from celiac disease are allergic to the protein known as gluten in wheat, barley, and oats.
24. Eat corn if you are underweight and a good source of carbohydrates
If you are skinny and trying to increase weight, Try including corn in your diet. Because corn contains high amounts of carbohydrates and ar enrich in vitamins and minerals.
Refined corn oil is mainly composed of linoleic acid, a polyunsaturated fatty acid, while monounsaturated and saturated fats make up the rest.
25. Prevent Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease that affects memory. Corn is a good source of thiamin (Vitamin B1) and thiamin plays a vital role in the maintenance of brain function.
It also helps synthesize acetylcholine, which in turn helps in improving memory. The suggested daily quantity of thiamin is 1.2 mg for males and 1.1 mg for females above the age of 18. Yellow corn contains 0.3mg of thiamin per 100g.
26. A good source of Manganese
Manganese is a mineral that is found in various foods including legumes, nuts, whole grains, seeds, and green vegetables. Corns are incredibly rich in manganese and contains about 127mg in per 100g. Make your diet manganese-rich by eating corn.
27. Helps in controlling Hemorrhoids
It is assumed that a person should get at least 25 to 30 grams of fiber per day. Corns are one of the best sources of fiber. Eat corns and stay hydrated.
28. For healthy Hairs
Corn oil improves the blood circulation in the scalp and it helps to get stronger hairs. Corn also contains multivitamins, but most importantly Vitamin C.
29. A good source of minerals and improve immunity
Corns are loaded with essential minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and zinc. Your body needs these minerals daily for better function.
30. It is low in LDL Cholesterol
It is a lesser known fact that corn oil decreased LDL cholesterol by 11% compared to just 3.5% for extra virgin oil.
Researchers have discovered that corn oil helps to lower LDL cholesterol 3 times more than olive oil.
31. It is high in protein
Corn is a decent source of protein. The most abundant proteins in corn are known as zeins, accounting for 44–79% of the total protein content. Corn contains 9.4g of protein per 100g and corn provides other benefits as well so eat corn and make yourself healthy.
32. Helps in Pregnancy
Corn is rich in folic acid along with other vitamins and minerals which is important for the prevention of birth defects in babies. It is a rich source of dietary fiber, and helps in relieving constipation.

Know about Common Myna ( Acridotheres tristis)

noreply@blogger.com (rabia akram) — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 22:39:00 +0000

Today I am going to talk to you about some interesting and amazing facts about an omnivorous bird locally known to public as Lali.

1. Its scientific name is Acridotheres tristis and it is also sometimes called as Common Myna.

2. It is a native bird of south Asia and it is found abandoned in this part of world where I live.

3. They are regular visitors of my garden as they spent a lot of their time here searching for food, collecting straws and usually chirping happily.

4. They are lively, aggressive and noisy birds that love to live in pairs or in flocks of twenty to thirty birds.

This summer I have an opportunity to observe their breeding nature quite closely when a pair of mynas decided to make a nest in our garden.

It was fun and gradually became my favourite past time activity to observe their day to day activities and how they collect straws, twigs and rubbish to use them as the nesting materials.

5. They mostly build their nests in trees holes, in abandoned nests of woodpeckers, and rooftops etc. This time they built their nest in our garden on a structure designed exclusively to use as a bird house for birds. I tried to peek on their nest and found it rather untidy structure made up of leaves, grass, roots and mostly twigs of neem tree.

6. Their breeding season lasts throughout the year but they mostly breed in summer season ( from march to June) and during the breeding season, their daily activities include scanning the environment, vocalization, feeding and searching for foods, etc.

7. They scanned the environment before selecting a suitable place for their nest as most native birds do.

8. Nesting activities includes collecting material for their nest all day long.

9. They are omnivorous bird and has an ability to snatch any kind of food whenever possible. They are notorious for their snatching and stealing habits and I had some bad experiences with these birds when they tried to snatch the food from my hands when I was busy gossiping with my friends in the college lawn.

10. The best time to observe their behavior is in the morning when they came out for the search of food.

11. They usually walk on the ground/ grass with occasional hops and scavenge the grass for insects especially grasshoppers and this is how they have gained their genetic name Acridotheres or grasshopper.

12. It’s a pleasant delight to see them hopping on the grass searching for their desired food. The quality which I don't like about them is their screeching habits and they do it so frequently and abundantly.

13. They vocalize in unison which is known as communal noise. They screech when taking off flights or they often screech to warn their mates in cases of any predators close by.

14. In our culture, they are symbol of everlasting love.

15. They are worldwide known for their imitating nature. They are excellent imitator and have an ability to mimic almost any sound they hear and therefore they are very popular as cage birds for their singing and speaking abilities.

Ten must facts you should know about them

16. Acridotheres is a Greek word which means a locus hunter.

17. They are native to Asia.

18. They are lively, aggressive and noisy birds that love to live in pairs or in flocks of twenty to thirty birds.

19. They are easily identified by their brown body, black hooded head and the bare yellow patch behind the eye.

20. The word mynah derives from the Sanskrit madana which means “bubbling with joy”.

21. They are omnivorous bird and feed on insects, arachnids, reptiles, seeds, grain, fruits and discarded human food etc.

22. The common myna is a hollow nesting species.

23. In Sanskrit literature, one of the names for the common myna includes Kalahapriya, which means “one who is fond of arguments” referring to the quarrelsome nature of this bird.

24. They vocalize in unison which is known as communal noise.

25. They are excellent imitator and popular as cage birds for their singing and speaking abilities.

Image credits:

Common myna1

Common myna2

Why I like Petunias?

noreply@blogger.com (rabia akram) — Sat, 12 May 2012 10:18:00 +0000

It's been a while since I post anything and I have to start writing again. Thinking of what to write, I look around my surroundings and find these attractive trumpet shaped flowers which are known for their vibrant colours and delicate petals.

The reason why I like petunias revolves around the fact that they do best in the full sun and repeatedly bloom throughout the summer. And this fact made them the most reliable plants in my lawn for spring and summer season. They are ornamental flowers and can be used in flower beds, hanging baskets and in vases etc.

The Divine Farmer [Reblog]

noreply@blogger.com (rabia akram) — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:35:00 +0000

The history of tea is literally steeped in legend. No one really knows if all of what you're about to read is really true, but the story is definitely entertaining — so read on.

Perhaps the most widely acclaimed legend is about a Chinese emperor who is believed to have lived about 5,000 years ago (there is actually some controversy over whether he was actually an emperor at all, but we won't get into that). His name was Shen Nung or Shennong (literally, the "divine farmer") and he was famous for identifying the properties of hundreds of herbs (including poisonous ones) by personally tasting them. Some say his fascination with herbs turned his skin green and eventually killed him!

Legend has it that Shen Nung was boiling his drinking water — a common practice in China, even today — one day when a light breeze blew the dried leaves of a nearby shrub into his cauldron. When the liquid turned brown, the emperor’s curiosity was piqued. Of course, he couldn’t resist the urge to taste-test the interesting concoction. He claimed it was rather refreshing and urged others to try it. As it turned out, the mysterious leaf happened to come from what we now know as good old Camellia sinensis - the tea bush. The rest, as they say, is history.

Reference::
history of tea

Top ten uses of tea bags

noreply@blogger.com (rabia akram) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:15:00 +0000

I love tea but don't know what to do with tea bags? Instead of throwing them away, this is perfect time to be creative as there are many ways of using the tea bags. I would like to share some of these uses with you.

10) Soothe tired eyes:

Yes, you can. You can now soothe pain around your tired eyes with two warm, wet tea bags and placing then over your closes eyes for few minutes. The tannins in the tea is effective in reducing puffiness and soothe your tired eyes.

9) Relieve pain from injection:

Try wetting a tea bag and placing it over the site of the injection. Hold it gently in place until the crying stops. The tannic acid in the tea will soothe the soreness.

8) Use as a mouthwash:

Why not reuse teabags to ease toothache or other mouth pain, rinse your mouth with a cup of hot peppermint tea mixed with a pinch or two of salt. Peppermint is an antiseptic and contains menthol, which alleviates pain on contact with skin surfaces.

A wet tea bag can also be placed in an area where gums are bleeding, or in the area of a newly extracted tooth, to alleviate both the pain and the bleeding.

7) Stop foot odor:

This is a time to do it. Say goodbye to offensive odors. You can put an end to your smelly feet by giving them a daily tea bath. And how can you do it? By just soaking them in strongly brewed tea for 20 minutes.

6) Get rid of warts:

Tannic acid is found naturally in black tea. It will eradicate warts. Place a warmed, wet tea bag directly onto a wart for 10-15 minutes. Do this two or three times each day and the wart will shrink significantly in just a few days.

5) Fertilize roses and help houseplants:

For healthier potted plants, place a few used tea bags on top of the drainage layer at the bottom of the planter before potting. The tea bags will retain water and leach nutrients to the soil.

4) Soothe razor burn: A wet tea bag can also reduce and soothe razor burn.

3) Cure acne: Wash your face with green tea to cure or reduce acne.

2) Soothe the itch:

Next time a mosquito bites you and leaves you with an increasingly itchy bump somewhere on your body, try applying a hot tea bag over the bump until the bag goes cold. This will soothe the itch and draw out any infection.

1) Improve breath:

Gargling with strong tea can help reduce bad breath.

I read this tonight

noreply@blogger.com (rabia akram) — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 21:01:00 +0000

“My fault, my failure, is not in the passions I have, but in my lack of control of them.”
— Jack Kerouac

“I love this world,” he added. “That is what rules my life. When I die, I want to have done all in my power to leave it in a better state than it was when I found it. At the same time I know that this can never be. The world has grown so complex that one voice can do little to alter it any longer. That doesn’t stop me from doing what I can, but it makes the task hard. The successes are so small, the failures so large and many. It’s like trying to stem a storm with one’s bare hands.”
— Charles de Lint (The Little Country)

Top 20 countries with most endangered species

noreply@blogger.com (rabia akram) — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:54:00 +0000

I don't know what inspiration is anymore. It is really unfortunate to see this list although it is still a rough estimation of things graphically done but a lot can be improved in real life with a mixture of hope, strength and good will.

For better view, click on the image and enlarge it or simply visit the link.

Reference:

Mother Nature Network

Few Flowers

noreply@blogger.com (rabia akram) — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 08:34:00 +0000

With a few flowers in my garden, half a dozen pictures
and some books, I live without envy.
- Lope de Vega

Rumi Quotes

noreply@blogger.com (rabia akram) — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 20:58:00 +0000

'This is love: to fly toward a secret sky,
to cause a hundred veils to fall each moment.
First, to let go of life.
In the end, to take a step without feet.'
Rumi

'Both light and shadow are the dance of Love.
Love has no cause, it is the astrolabe of God's secrets.
Lover and loving are inseparable and timeless.
Every moment is made glorious by the light of Love.'
Rumi

'There is no salvation for the soul
but to fall in Love.
Only lovers can escape
out of these two worlds.
This was ordained in creation.
Only from the heart
can you reach the sky:
The Rose of Glory
can grow only from the heart.'
Rumi

'We rarely hear the inward music,
but we’re all dancing to it nevertheless
directed by the one who teaches us,
the pure joy of the sun,
our music master.'
Rumi

Under the shade of trees

noreply@blogger.com (rabia akram) — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:07:00 +0000

Today's Quote :
Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.
- Thoreau

Treat the earth well: it was not given to you by your parents,
it was loaned to you by your children.
We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors,
we borrow it from our Children.
- Ancient Indian Proverb

I confess, the image quality of this post is not that good as I didn't edit it so I am apologizing for this. Actually I didn't want to edit it. For some reason, I want it to be the same as it is.

It was a rainy day and everything was in rhythm and it seemed to me as though that the trees were also in rhythm that day and were busy in a deep conversation with each other.

I was walking under the shade of these trees when I met these women on the way back to their home. I was a visitor there so I didn't want to disturb them much and just stood there under the shade of these trees watching them walked away.

Image Location: Khanewal, Pakistan.

Leaves of the peepal tree

noreply@blogger.com (rabia akram) — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 19:45:00 +0000

1. The peepal is the first-known illustrated tree in Pakistan as a seal discovered at Mohenjodaro, one of the oldest cities of the Indus Valley Civilization, shows the peepal tree being worshipped.

Leaves of the Peepal tree

2. The peepal leaves are of heart-shaped, with a distinctly extended tip. Dried peepal leaves are used for decoration purposes.

3. The peepal leaves are collected, cleaned, dried and then painted in order to preserve them for the future.

4. Peepal leaves are of heart shaped and so does their use, the leaves of peepal trees are effective against many diseases of heart.

5. Nowadays, some new uses of peepal leaves have been introduced by technology lovers. I don't know if this technique actually works or not but according to the news, now we can charge our mobile battery for sometime with peepal leaves. To know more about this discovery, read step by step guide to charge your mobile battery using peepal leaves here.

Thank you for reading this blog and commenting on it.

Live for peepal tree

noreply@blogger.com (rabia akram) — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:35:00 +0000

A wonderful peepal tree near a fish pond, Khanewal, Paksitan.

Truly love the tree roots.

Mysterious tree

noreply@blogger.com (rabia akram) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:55:00 +0000

Mysterious tree

A strange looking tree near a graveyard. Never want to go near that tree ever again. I don't know why I always feel uncomfortable while looking at that picture. Some trees got evil powers or some places. I could easily recall it that I was feeling uncomfortable while photographing that tree. At that time, I felt like someone was watching over me from behind.But there was no one.

Historic building

noreply@blogger.com (rabia akram) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 08:51:00 +0000

Its a historic building in Aimanabad surrounded by trees, a man made pond and fields.
Aimanabad is a small historical town near Gujranwala, Pakistan.I
visited this place late this summer.
Its a building of Mughal era.

Its a historic building in Aimanabad surrounded by trees, a man made pond and fields.
Aimanabad is a small historical town near Gujranwala, Pakistan.

Every building has its own historical background, especially the old historic buildings
that help us to know more about the previous period of history.

It is sealed from all sides for protective measures
so that no one can cause any further damage to its interior parts.

Old historic buildings are a reservoir of human history and culture.
Preserving such old building, in other sense, means that we are respecting
the cultural values of our previous generations.

Come, come, whoever you are.

noreply@blogger.com (rabia akram) — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:20:00 +0000

"Come, come, whoever you are. Wanderer, worshiper, lover of leaving. It doesn't matter. Ours is not a caravan of despair. come, even if you have broken your vows a thousand times. Come, yet again , come , come."
rumi

These are my nieces, sheeza and mahnoor.
I am sharing their photo first time on this blog.
Hope you like them.
stay bless.

Beauty surrounds us

noreply@blogger.com (rabia akram) — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:17:00 +0000

Today's Quote:

"If in thirst you drink water from a cup, you see God in it. Those who are not in love with God will see only their own faces in it." Rumi

Location: Gujranwala, Pakistan.

"Only from the heart Can you touch the sky." Rumi

i am

noreply@blogger.com (rabia akram) — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 14:38:00 +0000

I am the dust in the sunlight, I am the ball of the sun . . .

I am the mist of morning, the breath of evening . . . .
I am the spark in the stone, the gleam of gold in the metal . . . .
The rose and the nightingale drunk with its fragrance.

I am the chain of being, the circle of the spheres,
The scale of creation, the rise and the fall.
I am what is and is not . . .

I am the soul in all. (Rumi)

Writing on a tree

noreply@blogger.com (rabia akram) — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 05:10:00 +0000

‎"Two lovers do not meet, they have always been inside each other" and "There is a freshness inside of me - and you are there"

What I found this summer is nothing but a magnificent peepal tree standing so beautifully near a man made lake in Aimanabad. Its is a small town with a marvelous historical background of the Mughal era. I located this tree near a well protected historical monument on the bank of that lake.

" Allah Hu " is written on the bark of this tree.

For all the tree lovers

noreply@blogger.com (rabia akram) — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:54:00 +0000

Everyone is beautiful, quiet as, their silence is screaming that God hears them alone...

because the beauty of the trees persists.

I have taken this photo from the city of flowers- Pattoki.

Life is precious, we should care for small things in our life, I am writing this because I want to thank all of you who visited my blog on regular basis.

As a huge fan of widgets and gadgets, I have recently added some more widgets here so that in my absent, its fun exploring my blog for you.

Keep me in your prayers,

Love for all.

And above all,

Thankyou for being the part of this blog,

Thankyou for being the part of my life.

Blessed Glance | Mystic Poem

noreply@blogger.com (rabia akram) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:56:00 +0000

Blessed Glance

"You've taken away

my looks,

my identity,

by just a Glance.

By making me drink

the wine of love-potion,

You've intoxicated me

by just a Glance.

My fair, delicate wrists

with green bangles in them,

Have been held tightly by You with just a Glance.

I give my life to You,

Oh my cloth-dyer,

You've dyed me in Yourself,

by just a Glance.

I give my whole life to you Oh, Nizam,

You've made me your bride,

by just a Glance."

By Amir Khusro.

Image Location: Multan

Just carrots

noreply@blogger.com (rabia akram) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:14:00 +0000

Home gardening is fun.

And carrots are among the list of those vegetables which we are growing this season.

Colourful flowers and my little ill goldfish

noreply@blogger.com (rabia akram) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:42:00 +0000

Its almost end of January and I didn't post anything new so far. This month I have seen so many changes in my backyard farm and so many little things happened in the front garden that I want to share.

These flowers bring vibrancy in my garden with so many colourful butterflies and bees dancing around it.

So here these are some of best shots...

In the end, its like this goldfish is not at all happy with me. She is swimming with her head down and giving no sign for any improvements.

Its having a swim bladder problem for almost a month now. At the beginning of the month, I was worried how she'd survive this cold winter month but fortunately she did.

Saying it with the roses... Happy 2010!

noreply@blogger.com (rabia akram) — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:21:00 +0000

Stay Bless!

Shape of a citrus tree

noreply@blogger.com (rabia akram) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:19:00 +0000

The alphabet "P" or the number four in opposite direction?

I like this shape of a small citrus tree. Its density and the openness of its branching in this unique and rather abstract way is quite appealing to me.

Shape and structure is the most dominant feature of a tree at any time of a year, so sometimes I have this feeling that trees actually communicates with us through the shapes they attain rather than the leaves they grow.

So what do you think, is it the alphabet "P" or the number four in opposite direction?

The Earth's Echo

Mujhe be-khudi ye tuu ne by Abida Parveen

If you plant corn (32 amazing facts about corn)

Know about Common Myna ( Acridotheres tristis)

Why I like Petunias?

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The Divine Farmer [Reblog]

Top ten uses of tea bags

I read this tonight

Top 20 countries with most endangered species

Few Flowers

Rumi Quotes

Under the shade of trees

Leaves of the peepal tree

Live for peepal tree

Mysterious tree

Historic building

Come, come, whoever you are.

Beauty surrounds us

i am

Writing on a tree

For all the tree lovers

Blessed Glance | Mystic Poem

Just carrots

Colourful flowers and my little ill goldfish

Saying it with the roses... Happy 2010!

Shape of a citrus tree

Further reading:
Here are some useful links
to see through
Petunia
Petunia fast facts
Growing: Petunias