43 Quotes & Sayings By Neelam Saxena Chandra

Neelam Saxena Chandra was born in the Indian state of Rajasthan, she is a medical doctor, who wrote the book "A Perfect Match". She has also written The Joy of Home Cooking and The Joy of Indian Cooking, which are both published by Harper Collins Publishers Pvt. Ltd. She is an author of fiction, non-fiction and children's books Read more

Dr. Saxena Chandra has over 20 years experience in the medical field, the last 10 years have been spent as an Assistant Professor at Tata Medical College, Delhi. She has also been a visiting faculty to other medical institutions in India and abroad.

She received her undergraduate degree from Howard University in Washington DC. Dr. Saxena Chandra holds a Doctorate in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, where she specialized in Reproductive Medicine.

She has also pursued her Master's Degree at Harvard University in Boston, MA where she concentrated on Leadership Development & Coaching for Physicians & Nurses.

The more silent is my mind, The more it speaks;...
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The more silent is my mind, The more it speaks; Wisdom is a light divine, And its shadow a mystique! Neelam Saxena Chandra
Not all things that fall down break. Some develop wings.
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Not all things that fall down break. Some develop wings. Neelam Saxena Chandra
The heart is delighted by the first, The other makes...
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The heart is delighted by the first, The other makes the mind go numb; Happiness and gloom like twins, Holding the hands together come! Neelam Saxena Chandra
The bird of hope sings Perched on the branches of...
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The bird of hope sings Perched on the branches of twilight; Never grieve for anything For, the day always follows the night! Neelam Saxena Chandra
Requiring neither wood nor urns, Inside me is a fire...
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Requiring neither wood nor urns, Inside me is a fire that burns; Advising me to never accept defeat, The blessed fruit of hope it churns! Neelam Saxena Chandra
Thirst is the aim for quest, It keeps inspiring to...
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Thirst is the aim for quest, It keeps inspiring to find more and more; Otherwise, satisfied we would sit, And lazily rest on the shore! Neelam Saxena Chandra
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The entire quest is for acceptance. You run from pillar to post for being accepted as you are. This quest ends only when you realize that the most important in life is to accept yourself totally, wholly and completely. Unfortunately, that is a long drawn process and it takes time to reach that level. However, once you reach that stage, you are at entire peace with yourself. Neelam Saxena Chandra
When has life listened to anyone? It goes on at...
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When has life listened to anyone? It goes on at its own pace... Limping, when we wish it should run, And when calm desired, sprinting as in a race… Neelam Saxena Chandra
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Sometimes when you are low, you may feel that that there is darkness all around. In such moments, look at a faraway star. Its light seems to be less…very less. However, light is still there. Just because it is far, its light is not visible to the naked eye. You also have a lot of light and energy like that star. Harness it properly and see the effects! Neelam Saxena Chandra
Close your eyes for a while The image that conjures...
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Close your eyes for a while The image that conjures is your soulmate Don’t pause, rush and say what you feel After all time and tide for none wait… Neelam Saxena Chandra
Discarded lay all the dreams In the bin of unwanted...
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Discarded lay all the dreams In the bin of unwanted things Till you came and set them free And, to soar, gave them wings… Neelam Saxena Chandra
Yesterday night gave birth To a song, spirited and sprightly;...
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Yesterday night gave birth To a song, spirited and sprightly; It made my soul sparkle too, And since then, I have been oh so lively! Neelam Saxena Chandra
Hold my hands O Lord! Teach me to walk once...
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Hold my hands O Lord! Teach me to walk once again My mind is covered with clouds dark And my soul wriggles in pain! Neelam Saxena Chandra
Where all lines and rays converge Where no one can...
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Where all lines and rays converge Where no one can travel further One finds the abode of the soul And here, all routes one can augur Neelam Saxena Chandra
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In your quest for peace within, you follow several paths. Over a period of time, the path which is meant for you shows up just like the opening up of petals of a bud. Tread on it and make the world more beautiful! Neelam Saxena Chandra
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Choices are never right or wrong. Perhaps, the choice you made was the best choice under the given set of circumstances and at a given point of time. However, the rigidity in not moving ahead certainly isn't good. Life is all about learning a few lessons, and then moving on to the next till you find that much desired peace and happiness! Neelam Saxena Chandra
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Blessed are they who can carry A smile on their face They are ones who have found Inner peace in life’s mace Neelam Saxena Chandra
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It's literature that provides solace to hearts wounded by man made divisions of religion, race, class, gender and class... Neelam Saxena Chandra
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The songs of separation Are not always full of pain Often they talk of the fondness That flows in the lovers’ veins… Neelam Saxena Chandra
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What looks as a dead and dark end can become a glowing and shimmering start only if one has the patience to keep trying with positivity in the mind... Neelam Saxena Chandra
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Even ripples have a rhythm To feel it, listen to their sound Tap your feet as they direct And joy shall abound… Neelam Saxena Chandra
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Before the tears of the eyes dry out Let them sprinkle words on the paper Life is short and the man shall die But the words shall live on forever... Neelam Saxena Chandra
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I am still searching for a popular prayer which doesn’t seek materialistic or other benefits from God and is a simple prayer which simply expresses gratitude in Him and believes what He does will be for our best… Neelam Saxena Chandra
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Charity is the best form of prayer. Do whatever little you can to help the not so fortunate. You may donate a small portion of your income, you may take out time to teach the underprivileged children, sponsor a meal for the hungry or just spend some time with an old lady who has no one. I am sure that you will move one level high on the spiritual plane. Like prayers, doing charity once is not enough. You have to do it continuously, as much as possible. Neelam Saxena Chandra
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Lips half open, Words unsaid; And yet He understands The puzzles of life’s threads! Neelam Saxena Chandra
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In this city of love Your memories tinkle like an anklet My heart rhymes melodies to its tune And affection shines like a droplet Neelam Saxena Chandra
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Every individual whom you interact with affects the flow of energy in your body. Some flow with positivity spreading love and compassion, making you happy. Others flow like venom, harming you. The question is what to do with these negative people? Either, you can simply throw them out of your life and not let them affect you anymore. The other way is to have so much positivity and optimism that their negativity is covered up with your energy! . Neelam Saxena Chandra
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Isn't it strange that what we call "self" doesn't really constitute of our "own". It consists of parts and bits of so many people around us! People who helped us, people who laughed with us, people who wiped our tears, people who walked with us, people whom we looked up to as idols, people who silently followed us, people who hated us, people who challenged us! We are a net integral of all these, isn't it? . Neelam Saxena Chandra
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Far from the maddening crowds, Love leaves a trail; If you take my name, I shall come Leaving behind all my veils! Neelam Saxena Chandra
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You realize the speed at which you are going to move while ascending. You can reckon the speed at which you were going while descending. In between, you are too engrossed in the journey. Neelam ka gyaan Neelam Saxena Chandra
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A casket full of stories I present From the ocean of my feelings and its mood Some bring with it a tempest of tears Some make you sit and brood There are a few pearls of optimism too Which are colourful and multi-hued! Neelam Saxena Chandra
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Prayers are a very personal and sacred thing. One prays when one feels like. Feel disgusted when I see people forcing others to pray, carry out certain rituals or chant the prayers loudly on loudspeakers. Neelam Saxena Chandra
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Seeing the skylines The heart becomes pensive and still; Mammoth is the world, Our existence…almost nil! Neelam Saxena Chandra
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I have reached this destination After walking through miles and miles; See also my bruised feet, Don’t always go after my smiles… Neelam Saxena Chandra
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You will meet many people who try to harm you, pull you down or back stab you. Don’t worry! They can’t really succeed unless you allow them to. Fill your aura with so much love and energy that that it will disallow any efforts to harm you! Neelam Saxena Chandra
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After you cross a hurdle, it looks so easy. Sometimes, it may feel that it was always possible. However, for that feeling of euphoria, you have to slog. After all, nothing comes for free! Neelam Saxena Chandra
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One day I shall leave the world, And if you feel like remembering me- Search me not in my ashes, In my words, you can rummage me! Neelam Saxena Chandra
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The colour of the sea and the sky Are both blue and yet distinct One depends on the other And, the other is by love inked… Neelam Saxena Chandra
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Life is a combo of attachment and detachment. Love is the most natural thing and you are bound to get attached to persons, places and things. However, while getting attached so, you should know that all these attachments too have an expiry date. It's exactly at that point that the art of detachment helps. Persons, places and things are meant for specific periods in life after which you should know how to let go and embrace newer things. The world is beautiful and you should have belief in Him. Neelam Saxena Chandra
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Let me breathe You in, Let me taste the meaning of sublime; Let my soul mingle with You, Let me be one with divine! Neelam Saxena Chandra
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The feet and their tapping Write many a lovely couplet The body dances to your rhythm O lord After all, you are the master and I a puppet Neelam Saxena Chandra
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Innocent like the first dreams A few words dropped on the paper; Contaminated they were by the surrounding air, Fame swarmed, naivety disappeared! Neelam Saxena Chandra