Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.
– Abraham LincolnMy favorite Hindi word (or is it Urdu? I’ve never been too clear on the origin…) ”mitwa” literally means “my beloved” but can have numerous meanings depending on the context in which it is used. This song from the Bollywood filmKabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (Never Say Farewell) captures a lot of those various meanings, both blatant and nuanced, through Shafqat Amanat Ali’s vocal range and SRK and Rani’s body language.
Life often imitates art.
Translation:
Love will find a way
My love, my sweetheart
Tell me, my heart, which way are you headed?
What haven’t you acquired, what are you still looking for?
That which is unsaid, that which is unspoken, tell me what those words are.
My beloved, what do your heartbeats tell you?
My beloved, don’t hide it from yourself
At the crossroads of life, at the shores of love
Ever since someone came into your sights,
You have been wondering, you’ve been asking: is this what’s been missing?
Yes it is, yes it is.
You thirst and she is the river,
Why don’t you just open up and tell her?
That which is unsaid, that which is unspoken, tell me what those words are.
My beloved, what do your heartbeats tell you?
My beloved, don’t hide it from yourself
Your eyes have found the path,
But you still wonder if you should go or not,
This life is asking you to dance, so why are your feet in shackles?
Dance to the melody of love,
Throw caution to the wind,
How can someone deprive themselves this much?
That which is unsaid, that which is unspoken, tell me what those words are.
My beloved, what do your heartbeats tell you?
My beloved, don’t hide it from yourself
Tell me, my heart, which way are you headed?
What haven’t you acquired, what are you still looking for?
Love will find a way…
My beloved, my beloved, my beloved…
Love will find a way
It doesn’t matter how big you get, gratitude is beneath no one.
Always give thanks.
(Source: rememberlastnight)
On your way to and from school avoid shortcuts.
The same applies to life.
(Source: filmus-monochromus)
There’s nothing wrong with walking alone.
On matters of principle it will most likely be necessary.
(Source: firsttimeuser)
There will be times when you’ll get knocked down hard.
If you want to win, always get back up.
(Source: nevver)
