An Indecisive Indian

  I have chronicled the journey of Bayān-e-Ghālib before, most recently in the blog I penned following our Delhi performance (see reference at the end). In the interest of brevity, I shall offer only a concise recounting of those earlier reflections and swiftly turn to the events and experiences that have unfolded since. A sagacious senior once shared with me advice that became an anchor in my life: while it is natural and noble to have dreams, four things must precede them—your family, your friends, your health, and your spirit. Departing from the chorus that urges youngsters to "chase their dreams," he advised patience: nurture the fire of your dreams, let it simmer, and wait for the right moment. When it comes, seize it with full commitment, guided by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam: "Dream is not what you see in sleep but is the thing which doesn't let you sleep." “Go wisely and slowly. They stumble that run fast,” Shakespeare warns through Friar Lawrence in R...