Birthday Musings

Birthday – The day a person makes an entry to this beautiful world...

With years’ progressing, the importance of this day continues to remain enigmatically subjective, depending on each and every individuals’ understanding. I believe it must result in: Happiness, Slight Melancholy, and Pensive Introspection.  

Happiness may be attributed to the fact that a person breathes, exists and enjoys – owing to that birthing.

As far as religion is concerned, Almighty has already set an exit date of each and every individual at the time of its accouchement. With each passing year, we are coming closer to that fixed date - in that way it's materialistically saddening and calls for circumspection.

During the course of past years, many actions and activities may have went well. However, many of them could have been carried on differently. Nonetheless, the greatest experiences come from our mistakes and the failures. We should always be able to extract learning from our past – Introspection seems important to get to the desired future. Analyze your past, and excogitate about your future.

Time – It doesn't stay the same, ensuing in the change in all the dispensations around…viz.: People – They don’t stay the same; Situation – There is so much of dynamism in life these days.

If you’re out of university or college, in a subsequent year, the mates who used to give you a call (unequivocally) on your birthday – will message you in a very casual way, that too because of social networks' calendar update. People change, so does the situation, and the credit of all is ascribed to time. We absolve our self by cursing time. Undoubtedly time drives us, and the present time is what we are obsessed with, always. 'Introspect'

At the end, I would like to appreciate & thank my colleagues, who made my birthday hugely special. This is my first corporate birthday, the warmth and the exuberance, with which everyone treated and wished me, will always be a delightful memory ensconced in my mind.

God Bless

Thank You All…

Yasir Reshi

Farewell Speech

Asalamu’ilikum

Prof. Shabir Ahmad, Honourable Dean, The Department of Business and Financial Studies, Prof. S A Mufeed, Esteemed Director, The Business School, Prof. M.A Sahaf, Former Dean & Director Business School, other Respected Faculty members, non-teaching staff and dear friends – I hope that covers everyone present here. A very good after noon to everyone!

It gives me profound pleasure and privilege to stand in front of this august house.

After spending around 2 years together in The Business School - Sharing the good times, the bad times, sharing some memorable, adorable and some unmentionable experiences, finally the moment has come to say goodbye. When I entered TBS I was intellectually and academically naïve, this place instilled decisiveness and a great deal of sapience in me. It’s saddening to realize that I will never be attending the Business School classes again. Business School is a place where I got a plentitude of intellectual amelioration both in terms of theoretical ability and in terms of pragmatic adeptness.

“I don't know how you say good-bye to whom and what you love. I don't know a painless way to do it; I don't know the words to capture a heart so full and a longing so intense.”

Well, we are leaving the business school, the school that we all are very closely knit with. It’s the last time we may shout, scream and even cry at The Business School. Never again shall we experience a class or a lecture from our esteemed faculty member. All these experiences are just memories now. Gone are the days when we used to witness those moments personally, now we can only be reminiscent of them. Life is too ironic. It takes sadness to know what happiness is, noise to appreciate silence, and absence to value presence. We will undoubtedly miss this place. 

Words may not express how I have grown fond of this place and you all. As we all approach towards the successful careers in our life, we must never forget The Business School. Don’t forget the good times, or the times from which we learned the lessons. This has been the most important part of our lives. We are leaving the school that has formed us into the mature, capable and charming individuals that we are today. The teachers have molded us into who we are, and we will never forget the good times, wisecracks, advises and life lessons you've given us. Thanks to the torch bearers. May the due reciprocation from Almighty Allah be accorded to you, as we will always be indebted to you! My heart perpetually prays for the teachers who have guided me throughout the thick and thins of my university stint. May Almighty Allah Bless you with the best of health! 

At the very outset, I’d like to welcome the MBA First Semester to this beautiful campus. The serene ambiance and the academic culture of the place provide an ideal environment for the pursuit of knowledge and education. 

I hope you’ll take this legacy of learning, growth and development forward. I wish you all the success and happiness. Friends – Even The Prosaic Thoughts Can Be Translated Into The Lucrative Ventures. Not Only an Idea, Not Only an Imagination, Not Only Skills – Are Necessary, But the Will, Perseverance and Focus Can Be the Key.

My dear Classmates, it has been an honor to lead you through these years. I thank you for your confidence and support. The magnitude of affection and love that I share with you all will always remain with me. Thank you for the years filled with laughter, fun, and irreplaceable memories. Neither will I forget any moment, nor can I ever stop missing you. May Almighty Allah flourish your life and give you success in the plans ahead. Business School has helped us grow higher and wider. Let us go out and give that to the world.

Lastly, I would like to express my deep sense of gratitude to MBA 3rd Semester, without their genuine efforts and endeavors, this wasn't possible at all. Thank you very much MBA 3rd! 

At the end, I would like to present a banner to the business school, which has some inspirational thoughts, more specifically for the juniors and upcoming batches. God Bless The Business School

Thank you, Thanks to all…

Yasir Reshi

Reminiscent Rain

My persistent engrossment on the falling rain reminds me of my predicament in the last official class of my favorite professor.

We genuinely miss what benefits us, or what we are addicted to. While shutting down the laptop of my revered professor, I suffered trembling and emotions trickled down my cheeks.

The learning that used to transpire will be profoundly missed. My inquisitiveness to learn, from a professor of superior intellect and academic excellence is what struck my minds and hearts emotional chord.

A Professor’s ability in motivating and shipping knowledge acts as an ingredient of change in a student’s life. My nirvana state of mind was shattered, when I realized that this period of time has inevitably kissed the conclusion, it was psychologically disturbing and painful too. The intellectual pleasure that I used to derive out of such interactions, nonetheless, will not be fascinating my discernment anymore – I’ll miss the sprinkling elixir of life that used to sprang out of the well of knowledge. 

May Almighty Allah Bless our pedagogues with good health and further their knowledge. Ameen! 

By Yasir Reshi

REMEMBRANCE

HAJI GHULAM NABI RESHI

(March 28, 2001)

“Though your smile has gone forever and your hand we cannot touch, We shall never lose the memory of You, we loved You so much” 

You left a million undulating impressions on countless minds. There are a million thoughts, even more emotions – yet I’m at a loss of words. The world knows how an astute personality you were, with high business acumen. Your unremitting care/ love for the relatives, friends and minors made you an all-time favorite, for the lineage as well as for other Family/Business relationships. We no longer see you physically, but we’ll always cherish and treasure the special moments we shared with You. You will always have an especial part in our hearts. 

May Allah grant you a special place in Jannah. Ameen!

“A life made beautiful by kindly deeds, A helping hand for others’ needs, Generous his heart and friendship true, Loved and respected by all he knew”

-Yasir 'S Reshi

Welcome 2013, Au Revoir 2012

What can I do in this beautiful eve of New Year 2013? Many things happened in the year 2012; today, we can reminisce all the convivial/disheartening moments, which transpired in the days of yore. Past remembrances make me euphoric. Some of the beautiful moments took place in 2012; from January to December, its significance is sky touching and I hope this merriment continues with due pertinence throughout the coming year as well. It will be simply not possible to quantify the level and intensity of joyousness that we (Friends) all went through in 2012. However, Happiness has some taste of, or is anteceded - followed by a miniscule of melancholia too, but that makes it an experience worth commemorating.

I learned a great deal of things. Lot of mistakes I may have committed, but the greatest learning is from the biggest mistakes, we commit. I learned through the entire course of events that took place in 2012.

I’m thankful to all my friends, acquaintances, relatives and whosoever came in my proximity. However, I may not have done what my friends expected from me, to the fullest, but I tried to justify whatever I did or intended to do. I believe we are living in a society where we find it difficult to please everyone, nonetheless, I think our attempts should never be at displeasing anyone – be it our friend or even an unknown human being.

We all must bid a cheerful adieu to the out-going year. Let’s take a vow – we shall never spill the beans of hatred, but live with care and affection. If we intentionally or unintentionally have done something, which we later realized was wrong, we ought to seek forgiveness and regret the act, with intent to – not indulging in it further. Religious connotations also suggest, “The first to apologize is the bravest, the first to forgive is the strongest, the first to forget is the happiest.”  

New Year Resolution: I wish and pray to Almighty for the better future of all my proximities. I pray to Almighty, to bestow the blessings on all of us, specifically in the shape of ameliorated behaviors, personalities and societies at large. I’ll try my level best to do justice with whatever I do, to make people happy genuinely, and to seek forgiveness where ever my acts/decisions impact some people negatively. I pray to Almighty, for the development of my knowledge and understanding of various subjects. I wish to stay as motivated/ dedicated as possible towards the goals and objectives that I have set for myself. Amen!

Happy New Year! Best of luck to all my friends, relatives and acquaintances for the year ahead, May all your genuine wishes come true. Enjoy and be affectionate to whosoever surrounds you. May the coming year permeate more happiness, love, affection and bonhomie among all the fellow mates!

Thank You


By Yasir Reshi

Knotty Appreciation!

Is this my prerogative to judge people, I think not. Almighty is judging us, he is the supreme/ Almighty, that’s why he is judging us all but how is it that his creation is judging one another, when he made all of us equal, no preferences were given to anyone over the other. Every Individual tries to undermine and subvert the intelligence/ acts of others; they cannot even see the good work which demands appreciation. Even If the quantum of quality work is very meagre, we can still encourage the person for that act, but conversely we prefer quiescence. We find it easy to criticize the minor demerit but find it difficult to praise the major merits. If a person has worked day in and day out for something or on some task, which means a lot of exertion has been put in, at least an observer needs to conceive that, how can he turn a blind eye? Conferring credit on the good deeds spurs up the confidence; contrarily demoralizing thoughts are disheartening.

The feeling of prejudice shouldn’t be their while doing any job, those things ensue in a decision which may be utterly biased and uncalled-for. If I like the person’s statement or any act for that matter, I should be able to appreciate it, regardless of the avalanche of problems I might be having with the individual at personal domain. On the basis of past encounters, I being cynical of whatever good the person does and finding it difficult to credit the individual is the most unfortunate and unlikeable part, even on the doctrines of religion.

Appreciate the right and condemn the wrong – Don’t appreciate on the basis of camaraderie and don’t abhor on the basis of preceding hatred.


-Yasir ‘S Reshi

Love for the Mystic Saint - Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jeelani (RA)

Every time I used to pay obeisance to the holy place. We lost one of our ancient heritage architecture to this stormy fire, which after minutes, became so uncontrollable and fierce to contain. This fire can only devastate the ancient edifice but not the inner faith/ belief, which we all have in such holy places. The 200 year old historical shrine was built in a deep veneration, for the 11th century saint, Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jeelani (RA) in Kashmir; it cuts across all the religious barriers. Its graceful white and green exterior used to hide a glorious papier-mâché interior - Arabic script and floral motifs, supported by papier-mâché palms.

I’m going to miss that beautiful shrine, that satisfaction, tranquillity, place where atonement transpired. I think whenever people were sad or in need of any help, this place solaced them and provided them with the unimaginative happening (miracle). The devotees witnessed the placidness while visiting the spiritual place and that composure will undeniably be missed; the touch of ancient heritage is in itself a soothing consolation to our mind. We can now re-make it with gold or whatever but what we lost is irreparable. Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jeelani (RA) is considered to be the head/ King of all saints, their embracers are ubiquitously spread all around the world, and the love which people have with them and their valuables can never be undermined.

May the mercy of Almighty Allah be showered down on us all!


-Yasir Reshi