Shishukunj

Pesky, nasty mosquitoes.

They always bite us.

They always fight us.

Pesky, nasty mosquitoes.

They fly there and come again.

This is the reason we all complain.

Why are they so hungry?

Making us more angry.

Their annoying behaviour

drives us mad.

They are always ready

to make us sad.

Pesky, nasty mosquitoes.

They always bite us.

They always fight us.

Pesky, nasty mosquitoes.

Please switch off the TV now…

“Please switch off the TV now…”

That’s what my mumma says every evening. And honestly, she is right.

Sometimes I feel like I am stuck to a screen – TV, phone, or even schoolwork on the laptop. It’s like the gadgets follow me everywhere! At first, it’s fun. But after some time, I feel tired, confused, and even angry for no reason.

That’s when I learned something called digital detox – taking a break from screens to rest your eyes, mind, and heart. Trust me, it really helps!

This summer, I learned embroidery, texture art, and even crochet all thanks to my mumma’s ‘homemade summer camp’ (seriously, she should take classes…hahaha). I started spending time drawing, playing with my sibling, or just sitting near the window watching the rain. And it felt peaceful. I could hear my own thoughts.

Sometimes, I don’t even realise how much time I am spending on screens. I pick up the phone just to check the time, and suddenly I am watching videos of dancing cats, funny babies, and random craft hacks I will never try! It’s like my fingers have a mind of their own. That’s when I laugh and think, “Okay, I really need to stop now.”

Even my little brain feels tired like it wants to lie down with a cold water bottle on its head!

This article and my drawing are my way of telling you: Switch off the screen and switch on your life. Try it once every day, even for 30 minutes. It’s not a punishment. It’s like giving your brain a bubble bath. Your brain and heart will thank you.

Let’s unplug to feel free again.

धर्मात्मा महान

आँखे मूँद मत चल प्यारे ,

राह है कांटे भरे ।

है भरा विष उसमें ,

यह सांप को क्या पता चले ?

दृढ हो संकल्प कर ,

चल उठ और कदम रख ।

खुद पर अडिग विश्वास कर ,

स्वाधीनता पर राज कर ।

सत्य, तू अकेला है ,

सत्य, तेरे साथ कोई नहीं ।

सत्य तेरे भीतर छिपा है ,

क्या सुनने को तैयार तू ?

गीदड़ भागे , हिरण भागे ,

इस कुंज में , आग लगी है ।

गज स्थायी है सोचता ,

इस कुंज में , परेशान सभी हैं ।

तैयारी न कर तू भविष्य की ,

भविष्य तेरे हाथ नहीं है ।

कर्म कर कर्म भूमि पर तू तो ,

दान से कुछ महान नहीं है ।

शांत कर विकल मन को ,

चंचलता के परे देख ,

खुद पर वश जमा अपना ,

इंद्रिया जीत फिर बोलना ,

इस जग की बात नई है ।

Guiding Light

This charcoal artwork, titled “Guiding Light”, symbolizes hope and direction in times of darkness. I have tried to capture the timeless charm of a lantern through detailed shading and contrast, bringing focus to the idea that even a small source of light can illuminate the way forward. This piece reflects my creative expression, attention to detail, and the emotion I wished to convey through art.