We all wish to board train to eternity with confirmed booking!

As in chess so in life the ‘end game’  matters the most; all is well that ends well !

You may not live well, but must die well! ( in peace! ) The good taste must linger on! The end is indeed important; though few care for it, busy as they are to make the ends meet! The philosophy of beginning, middle and end is applicable to so many aspects of life, in addition to life itself ! In our early days we were taught that an ‘essay’ has three parts: introduction, main body and the conclusion. After initiating the topic it is expected that the core issue will be discussed in the main body and finally in the conclusion the issues discussed are reemphasized to make an impact, the reader is expected to form an opinion on the basis of the complete work , but relies on the last sentences and its impact.

In fact ‘the end’ is the sum total of life. Few cases would only be there who have led a steady-straight life, ‘copybook’ style . Life is like the oceanic tide - ‹ebb and flow› ; as the moon phase controls the tides it controls the human life;› waxing and waning›; yet few pass out of the night with ‘full moon’ glowing peacefully. Usually many infirmities and inadequacies strike us as we enter old age; illness of body and mind, lack of love of partner ( companionship)or attention of children and therefore the gains of youth and manhood seem waste. Of what avail is the sweetest fruit if it does not ripen well !Even though it may have flowered and taken perfect shape on the most prosperous tree! But if we achieve solace of mind and heart on own or through help the life spent is successful, but then the Indian view on after life gives chance to all those who do not make to the post ! It is not ‘nirvana’ that most seek though, but all wish to board the train to eternity with confirmed booking !!