Journey in Search of Destination
A poignant reflection on life's journey, relationships, and the bittersweet pain of parting ways with loved ones as they chase their destinations.
I never thought I would make this public. I wrote this long ago for one of my dear cousins. It was relevant then. But it is more relevant now. One of my best friends, batch mate, college mate, colleague at one point in time, roommate is now moving to another country. With an aim to never look back for all the good reasons.
Andrew Vyas this is for you. You are one of the friends I never wanted because I knew one day time would fly and you or me would move on and that may be good for the future but at that point it is utterly painful. Pain that can't be defined by words my friend. But still here are a few words
मंजिल की तलाश में दूर हम निकल गए रस्ते बनते गए हमराही मिलते गए मंजिल तोह आज भी दूर है मंजिल के लिए प्यार भी वही है लेकिन पता नहीं क्यों रस्ते इतने अच्छे क्यों है आँखे इतनी नर्म क्यों है मंजिल पाने की चाह तो आज भी वही है हमराही को छोड़ने का गम क्यों है हमराही कल भी बिछड़े थे, आज भी बिछड़ रहे है लेकिन दील मे एक सन्नाटा, तन्हाई, दर्द आज ही क्यों है मंजिल की तलाश में हम तो फीर भी निकल चले है रस्ते फीर बनते चले है, हमराही फीर मिलते चले है लेकिन दील मै उनकी याद क्यों है, ये दर्द एक बेचैनी सि क्यों है
For people who don't understand Hindi, here is English translation
In search of destination we came a long way roads started carving themselves, new companions started joining me destination is still far love for destination is still there but don't know why roads seem more beautiful and have tears at the corner of my eyes Desire to get to the destination is still the same then why there is pain for leaving companions back I left companions and I am leaving companions back then why there is silence, loneliness and pain in heart Still moving on in search of destination roads are being made again, companions are starting to join again then why there are memories of those who left behind, why there is pain, restlessness in heart.
Dear friend wherever you go my wishes and prayers are always there for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
The post explores the bittersweet emotion of pursuing life goals while leaving behind meaningful relationships and companions. It celebrates the beauty of the journey and new connections formed along the way, while acknowledging the pain of separation from those who were part of the past.
The author experiences conflicting emotions because while the desire to reach their goal remains strong, they must also say goodbye to valued companions and friends. The pain of separation and memories of those left behind create a sense of loneliness and restlessness that makes the pursuit of their destination emotionally complex.
The poem illustrates that personal growth and achieving goals often require leaving behind comfortable relationships and familiar people. It suggests that while new roads and companions appear along the way, the emotional cost of separation is a real and significant part of life's journey.
This paradox highlights that the value of a journey often lies not in reaching the final destination, but in appreciating the path itself and the people encountered along the way. The author suggests that focusing only on the end goal can cause us to miss the beauty and meaning in the present moment and relationships.