You make all the moments in my life! Poem Dedicated to my Wife on our 18th Anniversary!

You make all the moments in my life.

You look after my every need, you keep an account of the when, why and how.

As newlyweds, you seemed unhappy with some of my habits which one could attribute to my bachelor days

With modesty you hid my shortcomings, ensuring that they were never visible to others.

It was out of the dedication you felt, not toward me, but towards our relationship (as man and wife)

I don’t know how many nights you must have spent mulling, taking everything into account

You kept score of every moment

I remember being a careless man, one who on our honeymoon, incessantly worried about work. I don’t know how many other precious moments have I destroyed for you.

Despite it, like a calm river, you have followed me where ever I went Where I was, you were too

You took care of any waves that came our way, beautifully, as seamlessly as a river flowing into the sea.

Maybe you have kept score of those moments as well.

It wasn’t just your commitment. It was your knowledge, your courage, that lit up the path of our lives with stars.

These two stars that shine the brightest in our lives

Look into their eyes, you can see the spark of fireflies in them; this illumination comes from you, their dreams come from you. All that they have gathered is from being in your presence.

You take care of all our dreams.

Look at the juncture life has brought us

The criss-cross roads that led us here are behind us

You and I stand here today, having turned things our way

You keep an account of the paths we have had to take

There is a difference now. This relationship is no longer just about your dedication

There is an immense love, which is alive with every breath, it beats in my Heart, and it is only for you.

This love binds me and reminds me, don’t ever let you go,

Because I cannot keep an account of my moments by myself

You have you to keep an account of all of mine.

You make all the moments in my life.

 

तुम मेरे सभी पलों का ख़याल रखती हों

कब क्यूँ कैसे मुझे क्या चाहिए इसका भी हिसाब रखती हो ।।

जब हमारी नयी नयी शादी हुई थी ,

मेरी singles वाली आदतें थी जो शायद तुम्हें पसंद नहीं थी

लेकिन तब तुम अपनी हया से मुझे उस दुनिया की नज़रों से छुपा लेती थी

जिस दुनिया को उसकी ख़बर नहीं थी।

वो हया तुम्हारा समर्पण था शायद मेरे लिए नहीं किंतु अपने रिश्ते के लिए।

ना जाने कितनी राते तुमने उस हिसाब किताब में गुज़ारी।

तब भी तुम मेरे सभी पलों का हिसाब रखती थी।।

 

मुझे याद है में एक बेपरवाह मर्द था।

जो अपने हनीमून पे भी काम की चिंता में मगन था,

ना जाने तुम्हारे कितने सुनहरे पलों को मेने बर्बाद किया ।

और तुम तब भी एक शांत दरिया की तरह मेरे पीछे पीछे मूड ली ।

जहाँ जहाँ में चला तुम भी चल ली ।।

इस दरिया की हर लहर को तुमने अपनी ख़ूबी से समंदर में मिला दिया ।

उन सभी लहरों का हिसाब भी शायद। तुम्हीं रख पाती हो । ।

 

वो सिर्फ़ समर्पण नहीं था ।। वो तुम्हारा इल्म था वो तुम्हारा तेज़ था

जिसने हमारे जीवन की राह में कई सितारे रोशन किए।। यह दो सितारे जो हमारे जीवन में है??

देखो इनकी आँखो में जो जुगनू चमकते है उनकी रोशनी भी तुम से है और सपने भी तुम्हीं से है ।

ये सब इन्होंने सिर्फ़ तुम्हारे दामन से बटोरें है ।।

इन सभी सपनों का भी ख़याल तुम ही रखती हो ।।

 

यह देखो हम आज जीवन के किस मोड़ पर खड़े है ।।

ज़िंदगी के वो सारे टेरें मेड़ें रास्ते अब पीछे खड़े है ।

आज तुम और में उन सभी रास्तों का रूख सीधा करके यहाँ खड़े है ।।

उन सभी रास्तों का भी हिसाब तुम ही रखती हो।।

 

सिर्फ़ इतना अंतर आ गया है कि अब यह रिश्ता सिर्फ़ तुम्हारा समर्पण नहीं रहा ।।

अब यह बेइंतहा प्यार है जो साँसे बन कर धड़कता है

तुम्हारे और मेरे सिने में , सिर्फ़ हमारे लिए ।

जो मुझे बाँधता भी है और याद भी दिलाता है की मुझे छोड़ ना जाना जाना ??

क्यूँकि तुम अकेले अपने पलों का हिसाब नहीं रख सकते नहीं रख सकते ।।

तुम मेरे सभी पलों का हिसाब रखती हों ।।

 

Hindi poetry personal letters


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Welcome to my world of entrepreneurship, innovation, and social impact.

I am Kunal Jain, a social entrepreneur, mentor, and business leader who has spent the last two decades building and scaling businesses in the U.S. and India. After moving to the United States in 2003 with just a few hundred dollars, I pursued the American Dream, establishing multiple successful ventures in Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), AI-driven healthcare, and entrepreneurship mentoring. Over the years, I have proudly created employment for hundreds of professionals across both countries.

Yet, my heart has always belonged to India. Born and raised in the culturally rich state of Rajasthan, I grew up watching my father, Kaushal Kishore Jain, a politician by profession and a social reformer by heart. His dedication to public service shaped my values, and in his memory, I authored my first book, A Philanthropist Without Money – Kaushal Ji, in 2019.

In 2023, I made the life-changing decision to return to India to carry forward my father’s philanthropic legacy. I now lead the Kaushalm Foundation, fostering entrepreneurship, healthcare innovation, and skill development among India’s youth. Through initiatives like the Aravali Hub, HealthPods, and Rapid Rajasthan Clinic, I am committed to empowering aspiring entrepreneurs, bridging the healthcare gap, and making a lasting impact.

Beyond business and philanthropy, poetry is my soul’s expression. My latest book, ‘Aabhas’, a collection of Hindi poetry, is deeply personal and named after my son. It reflects my journey, emotions, and observations of life, blending nostalgia, resilience, and introspection.

I am a lifelong learner—whether as an entrepreneur, mentor, father, or poet. My journey continues as I explore ways to merge technology with social good, ensuring that innovation reaches those who need it the most.

The name of my blog, ‘Baithak’, is a Hindi word symbolizing a gathering of minds—a place to exchange ideas, reflect, and inspire. I invite you to be part of this conversation.

Let’s build, innovate, and transform lives together!

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