Namaste,
Through the blog, I aim to articulate my thoughts in an attempt to connect with other crazy dreamers(I believe we all are one) out there.
If you were to ask my parents, they would say am nothing but a crazy dreamer, a rebel who is more idealist than a realist; In my opinion, I am a simple person who is trying to do what he loves. I believe we all have the power to create the world of our dreams(Or shape the real one as close as possible to it) & I aim to be the change I wish to see. Funnily, In this seemingly sane world, I have often been referred to as crazy for simply following my heart.
Post doing my B-Tech. from IIT-BHU, Varanasi, I left my college placement to pursue my calling, post seeing a kid steal at Delhi railway station. Being a die-hard patriot, I was shocked by the state of children in my country & wanted to do something about it. Thus, I joined Teach For India. Ever since that day, I have been striving towards my purpose of enabling people, through education to have more power over their life choices.
The way I live my life draws huge inspiration from the lines of the following poem by Allama Iqbal:
Khudi ko kar buland itna ke har taqder se pehle
Khuda bande se ye poche bata teri raza kia hai(Raise thyself to such heights, That God Himself may Ask-
What do you wish me to write your fate ?)
I am on a personal journey towards my purpose and I hope to have the strength to keep striving towards it. Though I can speak a lot, I understand and respect the value of action. I value honesty a lot in my life and my close group friends know me as a genuine person inside out. I would rather lose people/opportunities than be fake. I believe in trusting people first rather then being skeptical and the people who gain my trust know that they can fall back on me anytime.
I hope that i can raise myself to such a level of purity and integrity so as to have the courage to stand up for my principles as and when required. Most of my thoughts/principles/ideas are still getting shaped and my writing would demonstrate just that. Also, as of now, I feel stifled by even the mere thought of binding myself down with one ideology and thus, i keep jumping from one to another, keeping points i connect to and ignoring the rest.
My posts would be random, weird, strange but they will all be genuine for i write only when i feel like penning down something. My post would show you the real picture(from my perspective) and I hope you like them. Do leave a comment and join me if u like my work. I on my part would continue striving ahead on my path and keep on attempting to sing my song with utmost of purity. For any feedback/criticism/query or even a simple hello, do get in touch: nakul@justacrazydreamer.com 🙂
Love and Peace
NAKUL ARORA
Thank you for following me I shall be checking out your blog!
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Nakul, I wish you good fortune in your quest. Living is a puzzle and sorting it demands a lifetime of dedication. You have set clear goals and objectives, your labors would be fruitful. 🙂
Thank you so much, my friend. It undoubtedly requires tons of dedication. In-fact, I follow the 3P’s: Purity, Patience and Perseverance to keep me steady on my path.. 🙂 🙂
Nice introduction. It has got you one more follower 🙂
Thank you. 🙂
wishing you good fortune
Namaste
Thank you my friend… Good fortune to you too… Namaste
“Most of my thoughts/principles/ideas are still getting shaped and my writing would demonstrate just that.” I think you’ve spoken for everyone. When I read things I wrote ten years ago, I rarely agree with what I believed to be true at that time. May you find the answers for which you seek. 🙂
Thanks for following Lessons by Heart. It’s nice to ‘e-meet’ you!
Tami
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Praising Jesus who teaches me truth!
I find the same true for myself… when i read my old articles, i find it tough to believe how much my thoughts have changed… Nice e-meeting you too. You have an interesting blog.. 🙂
Thanks!
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thank you for liking hottie jesus’ fourth suggestion. 🙂
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Thank you for liking Graduation Success Story!
I found it to be quite good. 🙂
Your ‘about me’ almost makes me feel like we have met before:) Have we? jk. Thanks for sharing.
Hehe… Don’t really know but does that matter.. We have met now in the blogging space… Thank you for dropping by.. Take Care.. 🙂
Nakul: Thanks for finding my blog, hope you enjoy and come back and visit soon!
I liked your blog.. it was interesting… Will surely come back… 🙂
How lovely it is to give into your dreams especially when they assist the greater good. Maybe at some point we will all be able to reach that place and the world will be richer, better and fully engaged in sharing ideas.
Thanks for stopping by my blog and even more importantly, thanks for drawing me to yours! 🙂
a splendid motive.. good luck!
Thank you… 🙂
good to hear about your dreams & motives specially in times like these when most of the undergrads here just want to rush to the US for fame & money. Would be glad to be a part of your campaign!
Thank you for the kind words Shubh… I will keep updating on the campaign front on the blog.. Would be great if you join; Having more people on the journey is always better than being alone.. Take Care.. 🙂
Thank you for stopping by my blog.
Thank you to you too.. 🙂
Great work! Thank you, for reading my blog.
Thank you… 🙂
Thanks for the follow. If you’re at all interested in hosting a “Dollar a Day” Dinner to help raise awareness/funds to address hunger issues, please let me know. I’d love to hear about it. Again, I appreciate you taking the time to read.
Sure, will let you know if I am in a position to do so. Thank you for the visit. 🙂
Thank you for liking my post “live life”. As life would seem for all of us, we have yet to to learn from it. Let us cherish every unfolding of it. I feel your purpose. I admire your thrusts. Wish you good luck.
Thank you… 🙂
Thanks for the likes and follow.
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Thank you for visiting my blog! It was an unexpected surprise. I am glad to have been introduced to your blog as well! It seems that we share many of the same beliefs and vision. Good luck in your ramblings and efforts of change. 🙂
Thank you so much… You have a Preety interesting blog… Take care.. 🙂
Thanks for visiting my little space.. you have created a beautiful space and we do share quite in common. Stay connected 🙂
Thank you for the kind words.. Do stay connected and take care.. 🙂
thanks for following my blog and good luck with your endeavours 🙂
Thank you and the same to you too.. 🙂
I admire your vulnerability which I believe reflects strength, your introspection which to me reflects wisdom, and your desire to help others which demonstrates kindness. May your life be a great adventure and you experience lasting joy, good health, and peace along the way.
That’s one of the best things a stranger has ever said to me.. Thank you so much for the kind words. You just made my day. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by my page. I’m glad you did, otherwise I may not have found your writing. It’s excellent! 🙂
Thank you.. Your writing was very intriguing.. I am happy we connected.. 🙂
Thanks for the like and follow on my blog! I hope your journey is fruitful, and that you do find the perfect embodiment of your dream 🙂
Thank you for the kind words Aditi.. I am very close to finding it, Hopefully I will find it soon.. 🙂
Thanks for checking out my blog Nakularora, Did we met in Varanasi? I actually just came from there. Do you know Nadi? I like the description of yourself, I think we have a lot in common and a lot to talk about. I’m a pretty radical theorist myself. alixtate.com
I don’t think we have met. I was in Varanasi around 3 years back, lived there for 4 years, did my graduation from there. Thank you for the kind words. Yes, we should definitely get in touch, we will definitely have tons to talk about. What’s your email?
alixtate@gmail.com
What are you readying, working on, thinking about etc?
Let me drop you a mail on this.. Take Care 🙂
Went through the introduction. Is it possible we’re some long lost twins? That could. as well have been my introduction, except for the IIT 😀
It might be possible. You never know the magic with which the universe operates.. And trust me buddy, the IIT part doesn’t matter.. Take Care.. 🙂
Thanks for visiting my blog and liking that silly post. I am absolutely stunned at the work, the determination and the kind of unconventional thought process a person of my age can exhibit. I did my undergrad from LSR, and that college places immense stress on Social work. I had joined khushi and goonj both during those days. And I felt like a speck of dust in the vast universe. Those days I was torn between understanding that I was not meant to be a social worker and otherwise. I could not handle it when a 10 year old kid would come running into the class and abuse me with the worst possible word when I would ask him to chuck that tobacco. I was strong but I broke down at events of eve-teasing. I did not have the desired level of patience or kindness and I also wanted to bring about a change.
Oh well.
I guess this rant is just my slightly guilty self-conscience. And yeah now I help the society- by laughing, and making others laugh. Sometimes that helps me conceal a lot of other emotions as well. Also. I have visited just about every region in Kumaon that you mentioned in your articles. It brought back a lot of memories. Super duper good luck on your mission. You’re a blessed soul. Peace.
Thank you for the extremely kind words. Your comment is beautifully honest. I am happy you shared your story with me, It feels nice to have a peek into the lives of complete strangers. I am glad I liked your post or else I would have missed out on a beautiful though small connection with you. Wish you all luck with your endeavors too. Take Care. 🙂
🙂 best of luck on your journey!
Thank you so much buddy… Take Care… 🙂
You say so well what is in my heart. Thank you for liking my blog.
I am happy you could connect so well with my writing. Take Care. 🙂
Thank you for the “like”. I enjoyed reading your About. I have dear friends in your country and am glad there are people like yourself wanting to be an encouragement to those around you!
Thank you so much for the kind words. I am simply trying to be myself. I hope in the coming months, you can add one more name(read mine) to your list of dear friends in my country.. Take Care.. 🙂
I hope so too! 🙂
Interesting About page.
Do read my post Alone, Alone I Will Go http://wp.me/p2qvHS-hw and i am sure you will see something we share in common 🙂
Thank you Sonya. Am intrigued by the name of the post, will read it now. 🙂
A macn with a purpose & a dream is a treasure.
Thank you for the kind words Meredith.. Take Care. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by and liking my post. Find your blog very inspiring and thought provoking. Will visit often to recharge the mind and the spirit.
Best wishes to you in all your endeavours.
Thank you so much for the kind words Sudha.. Take Care.. 🙂
Thanks you very much for stopping by and for the like. Best wishes on your inspiring journey.
Thank you so much.. Take Care.. 🙂
Amazing, Glad to connect with you!
Thank you.. The feeling is mutual. 🙂
Hello Nakul,
I’m very happy to nominate you for Liebster award. Wishing you good luck!
Here is the link: http://jollyprivy.wordpress.com/2014/10/18/happy-to-receive-my-first-award-the-liebster/
Thank you Priyanki.. Am really sorry, i saw this comment and then totally forgot to reply or act on it. Thank you for nominating me for the award. I really appreciate this.. Will do the needful. Hope all is well.. Take Care. 🙂
You are most welcome Nakul. No problem at all. Take your time. Keep writing!
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Great post. Keep being a “crazy dreamer”. 🙂 Thank you for visiting my blog.
cate b
Thank you.. I am too far off now to be anything else.. 🙂
hahaha – me too. 😀
Aren’t we all?? 🙂 🙂
So different! I wish you a very successful journey in your path….All the best!
Thank you so much Swetha. Aren’t we all different, the only difference being is how many really believe in their uniqueness.. All the best to you too.. Take care… 🙂
Thank you so much for liking my post! means a lot.
Thank you for stopping by my blog. The story you have to share is truly inspiring; I look forward to reading more! I wish all the best to you!
Thank you so much… Take Care.. 🙂
Thanks for the vist to my blog and the umm..’like’ 🙂 Along with blogging etiquette, what actually intrigued me is your quoting ‘Khudi ko….raza kiya hai”.Something Identify a lot with 🙂 Cheers!
How did you come up with this really interesting blog name?? 🙂
I quote Tagore to answer you Nakul 🙂 “Deliverance is not for me in renunciation. I feel the embrace of freedom in a thousand bonds of delight.”
Ahhh!! You and me share a lot in common then..
P.S: I love Tagore, One of the finest to be born in Bengal.
If i may ask, what is it that you do for a living?
Does a wanderer do anything for a living Nakul ? He/she just lives 🙂
True that.. 🙂
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Typos..aargh! * visit * I identify with
Each time I mend my pencil ,something interrogate my conscious ,how well you have nailed your principles so far….. I believe one day I will stand so strong with my principles that I don’t have to compromise. Something similar to my thoughts I found here Nakul, Thanks for visiting my blog and liking the about page. May I know why did you like ????
Yeah I have mailed you regarding few question I had related to “teach for India”
Thank you for the kind words Asmithaa. I liked your page for I connected with what I read. This about page was written about a year back, my principles have changed so much since then. I need to edit it now.. I saw your mail, will reply soon. Take Care. 🙂
Thank you Nakul 🙂
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You are quite a rare person. What I mean is that, giving time to your passion as well as helping the nation a a big leap for you and to your country. Most of the people today (but not all) have no trust in their government. I salute you for your venture. I hope the virus your spreading will reach beyond your expectation.
Good day to you!..I just follow you and if you have time to check mine.
Thank you so much for the kind words, my dear friend. I believe each one of is unique and rare. I am simply trying to follow my heart and yes, I don’t believe any government is fully bad or good. In-fact, governments are nothing but a reflection of the society that has elected them in the first place or in case of a dictator, has ensured that their power remains. I will surely go through your blog. Take Care.. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by…
Thank you to you too.. Take Care.. 🙂
I do so enjoy and admire your genuine, sensitive voice ☺ I wish you much goodness and adventure on your journey. Many thanks for visiting my blog, I’m honoured. Peace, love & light, jules
Thank you so much for the beautiful comment Julia. Peace, love and light to you too.. 🙂
P.S: I loved the salutation: Peace, love and light.. 🙂
Many blessings on your beautiful Journey in Life , Nakul …I look forward to following your purposeful path … And Thankyou for visiting my site too ! Xx
Thank you so much for the kind words. Loads of love.. Take Care. 🙂
So happy to have found your blog- I look forward to reading more!x
Thank you so much Laura.. I am happy you connected with the blog. Looking forward to your positive presence on the blog. Take Care.. 🙂
Thank you for visiting. I admire your outlook on life. People like you are India’s best hope for the future!
Thank you so much for the kind words Elisabeth.. Take Care.. 🙂
Thanks for checking out my blog!
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Thank you for liking my blog! I really love what you stand for and how you are pursuing it. We are all on a journey – yours looks particularly exciting at least to me!
Thank you so much for the kind words. I am happy you could connect with my journey. Isn’t each one’s journey exciting in its own unique way? 🙂 🙂
Thank you for liking my blog. My 30 Perfect Days blog follows the topic for each day in my book 30 Perfect Days, FInding Abundance in Ordinary Life, when the days weren’t perfect, because they never are. I try to stay God-connected and mindful and focused on what really matters. I’m glad you’re doing the same.
Its always good to connect with people with similar goals.. Take Care.. 🙂
Hey there! I just got a glimpse of your blog! Haven’t checked out much but I am quite impressed by your introduction and how you have explained the readings of Bhagvad Gita. And you owe a new follower to your blog! 🙂 Kudos to your works 🙂
Hey Akriti… Thank you so much. I am happy you could connect to my thoughts.. Take Care.. 🙂
It is my pleasure 🙂 I really appreciate the way your blog has something more than just literature. There are things to learn from 🙂
🙂 I simply write about my experiences and my thoughts.. 🙂
I am honored you liked my poetry on my blog: WordMusic. Thank you so much!
Brent Kincaid
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Nakul, Thank you so much for liking my post, My Strongest Feelings on Inspired Thoughts at frater3.com. I appreciate it very much.
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Separated by distance, age, gender – living in seemingly completely different worlds, yet asking the same questions, seeking the same state of being. Thank you so much for visiting my blog, otherwise I might not have found yours.
Thank you for the beautiful comment, my friend. I am glad I found your blog too, for else we wouldn’t have made this connection.. 🙂
Thanks for liking my blog entry. You have a great site here.
Thank you.. 🙂
Nice meeting you dear Nakul. Wish you all the best.
Thank you so much Palas.. Nice meeting you too.. 🙂
Hi, Thanks for stopping by!
Best wishes. Ayeh.
Iqbal is one of my favorites too Nakul 🙂
I wanted to thank you for liking my posts.
I love this poem by Iqbal. Kinda sums up all that I look for/live life. I am glad you found a connection. Sorry for the late reply, I have been slack with the blog. Take care 🙂
Thanks for the like. I wish you well on your personal journey.
Thank you so much… 🙂
Nakul, I honor your search for truth and how you might best serve with the gifts you have been given. Don’t give up, writing and keep searching different ideologies. It’s best to approach life with an open mind and heart. I know you will do good things in your lifetime. Keep on keeping on. And thank you for visiting Tovarysh.
Namaste.
Thank you so much for such a beautiful comment. I don’t know how I missed replying to this. Yes, what’s life if not a ever changing struggle to realize the self within and there’s little to be done except moving on and on..Take Care 🙂
Hi Nakul. I nominated your blog for the Premio Dardos award. Whether you chose to accept it or not, I hope it brings more readers to your wonderful writing. Check out the post at http://mythsofthemirror.com/2015/01/26/premio-dardos-award/
Hey. Thank you so much for the award. I really appreciate it. 🙂
The world needs more people like you. Thanks for stopping by my blog. =)
Thank you so much for the kind words. Thank you to you too for stopping by.. Take Care. 🙂
If only all the world believed as you so. Nakul, you have a beautiful soul that delivers light and provides hope. Best wishes for you and your quest!
Thank you so much for such a beautiful message Shell.. I am simply trying to follow my heart.. 🙂
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I love those beautiful children’s faces!!
Thank you so much.. 🙂
I appreciate your determination and set of principles. To strive to act on one’s motivations is something to be valued, I believe.
Thank you so much for the kind words. 🙂
Thank you for stopping by Storyteller. — Ray
What a great purpose. Thanks for stopping by to like The Everything Breakfast Bagel. You must stop and eat sometime.
Yes definitely. Let me visit again and have a look.. 🙂
Come as often as you like. Thanks
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