Akshata Shah   (RishTa)
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Joined 3 March 2017


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Joined 3 March 2017
15 JUN AT 23:16

To Our Two Pillars – Papa & Dada
Happy Father’s Day

Two strong hearts, two guiding hands,
Who’ve helped us grow and gently stand.
With quiet love and wisdom true,
We’ve learned so much because of you.

You gave us strength, you showed the way,
With silent care, day after day.
Through every joy and every test,
You’ve both stood tall, you’ve given your best.

Today we send our love and say—
We’re blessed to have you every day.
Papa and Dada, you’re our forever pride,
With you by our side, we always rise.

Your love is the strength we carry each day,
Your presence, is a blessing in every way.

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6 JUN AT 10:02

Already Enough

Nothing needs to shift or change,
No perfect plan you need to chase.
Nothing ahead you must control,
Focus on — The breath you take, the ground below.

We search afar for something more,
A hidden key, an open door.
But all we seek is close, so near—
In stillness now, it all feels clear.

Every moment unfolds something new,
A quiet truth, a softer view.
You just need to be calm and aware—
And find the joy that’s always there.

What’s meant for you will find its way,
No need to rush, no need to sway.
Give time its space, and gently feel
The life you have—so true, so real.

Right here, right now, the truth is near:
Your world is blooming, bright and clear.
Not in the next thing, not out there—
But in your breath, and in your care.

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6 JUN AT 7:57

Becoming Through the Pause

Came with hope and love in sight,
To walk beside, not dim my light.
In a new land, hand in hand,
To a new life in a distant land.

Dreams on hold, I wait my turn,
With quiet strength, I learn to stand.
In a land of promise, bold and wide,
I carry hopes I will not hide.

A tag I wear — dependent — named,
Not for who I am, but how I came.
My wings once wide are gently tied,
By rules I never could decide.

The world outside moves fast and free,
While I remain a shadowed ‘we’.
A resume sleeps in silent files,
As I walk hope’s unspoken miles.

I may not work, but still I grow,
In ways the world may never know.
Each day I rise, I still believe—
There’s more to me than what they see.

Behind the pause, a fire stays bright,
Learning, creating, holding on tight.
This phase won’t last, but it shapes who I’ll be—
A voice, a light, one day set free.

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1 JUN AT 1:09

Pause, Reflect, Restart

I paused —
not to give up, but to breathe,
to hear the whisper beneath the rush.

I looked back —
not to relive the past, but to honour it —
to say: thank you for the lessons,
for the scars that turned into strength.

I looked within —
grateful for the quiet wins,
the lessons wrapped in struggle,
the strength I didn’t know I had.

I reflected —
on what I have, on who I am,
on the dreams that still glow quietly
in the corners of my heart.

Then came the spark —
not from pressure, but from purpose,
a fire lit by clarity, not haste.

And now, I rise —
not from emptiness, but from fullness.
from a deeper knowing,
from the peace I carry now.

I rise —
not from scratch, but from soul,
ready to begin again,
with heart, with hope, and with power.

I paused, yes. But now —
I live louder, I dream clearer.
And this time,
I rise with intention, not fear.
Each step feels like home,
and I walk the path I chose.

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15 MAY AT 22:41

Hearts that raise US❤️

One is the Mom who gave me my name,
Held my hand through joy and pain.
Taught me to smile, to dream, to carefree —
Her love is with me everywhere.

The other came when I joined a new life,
She welcomed me kindly, no hint of strife.
Guided me gently, with wisdom so true,
Like a second mom, with a heart warm too.

A mothers love - steadfast and true,
constant, reliable and deeply genuine.
She stands by you, no matter what,
through every phase of life.

A mothers love-in-laws love - like morning dew,
gentle, refreshing, beautiful and quiet new.
It nurtures and brings calmness and care —
like how dew nourishes plants softly and silently.

Two special women,
with love so deep,
we thank them, from heart to soul —
They make our Family strong and whole.

Together they bless us, near and far,
guiding our journeys like twin northern stars.
So here’s to the women, both humble and strong,
who fill our life with their lifelong song.

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8 MAY AT 22:57

From Miles to Moments

It has been a long journey,
From late-night calls and quiet dreams,
to sharing mornings and simple routines.
From missing hugs through glowing screens,
to feeling safe where your heart leans.
From waiting long just to hear your voice,
to feeling your touch, a heart’s rejoice.
From lonely nights and birthday tears,
to candles lit and clinking cheers.
From “wish you were here” and counting days,
to living life in little ways.
From “someday soon” and “just a while,”
to Sunday walks and morning smiles.
From distant hopes and aching hearts,
to building home, not just a part.

Though sometimes now we’re still apart,
with work and life that pulls the cart—
Our love stays strong, it finds its way,
through every night and every day.

So here we are, and still we grow,
From miles apart to all we know.
No matter where, we’ll always find,
A love that lasts, forever intertwined.

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9 APR AT 3:17

Nine Sacred Truths of Jainism, so deep and clear,
Guide us in thought, word, and deeds sincere.
Jiva, the soul, forever free,
Ajiva, matter, life’s endless core to be.
Punya, the merits of good deeds earned,
Paap, the sins by which souls are burned.
Asrava, the karmas flowing in,
Bandha, the bondage tied within.
Samvara, the barriers we create,
Nirjara, shedding karmic weight.
Moksha, the goal, the ultimate, pure release,
In stillness, truth, and boundless peace.

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9 APR AT 3:04

Navkar Mantra, a timeless chant—
So eternal and pure
Each sacred sound a vow secure
It’s not just a promise, a prayer,
but a pledge
To walk on the path of right faith,
conduct and knowledge

This mahamantra flows through ages,
calm & bright—
A guiding flame, a soul’s true light.

O Navkar, you echo through time,
serene and wise,
A path to where the soul shall shine.

On this divine Navkar day,
we bow in silence, we learn to pray.
In compassion, with hearts unbound
we journey in peace, where truth is found.

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3 APR AT 8:08

What a beautiful evening,
Time drifts by with the setting sun,
Sipping a cup of warm matcha,
Closets arranged—my tasks are done.

Nothing much to worry about,
Just sit, relax, and clear all doubt.
Jotting thoughts down in my diary,
Reflecting, grateful, light and free.

Prioritizing self-care,
So many moments to embrace and share.
Dreaming about the days in the future
Getting lost in the gifts of nature.

Living fully in the now,
Thankful for what life allows.

What a beautiful evening,
Watching the sun slip away,
With hope for its golden return,
Bringing light to a brand-new day.

Feeling the vibe, at peace inside,
Awaiting dawn with open eyes,
Welcoming the sunrise bright,
With new qualities I’ve imbibed.

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10 MAR AT 11:06

Is It Me or Someone Else?

What’s this anxiety—
Is it me or someone else?
I can’t think, I can’t be happy,
Trapped inside this shell.

Why am I so overstressed? Why so obsessed?
What’s wrong with me? Why am I so distressed?

Am I speaking too loud, or lost in the crowd?
Why does my mind race, instead of embrace?

Why am I an overthinker, and not just a believer?
I am so clever, that I can be an achiever

What’s this depression—
Is it me or someone else?
My thoughts are a maze,
As everything fades in haze

I need some space, A way out for me,
Why so much of pressure, I just want to be free.

I know I am confident, I know I am strong,
But why does this phase, Feel painfully long?

I can’t get things done, Why this sort of strain?
Is it me or someone else, Causing this pain?

Am I too afraid, To let myself heal?
Or am I just lost, In emotions too real?

I try to break free, To silence my mind,
Yet I’m caught in a loop, Just trying to find.

When will I get out?
When will I be well?
Is it me or someone else?
I just can’t tell.

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