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Why do we try to find links between events, why do we delve for reasons, why do we compare, why on earth we try to differentiate happiness and sorrow, truth and lie, black and white. Lets see if we forget about the links between events that has already occurred, we will not repent for the things we havent done. If we dont delve for reasons we'll be happier that before.

ARDH SATYA

Theme poem Ardh Satya (Hindi)	English transliteration
Chakravyuh mein ghusne se pehle,	Before entering the circle of deceit,
kaun tha mein aur kaisa tha,	who I was, and what I was,
yeh mujhe yaad hi na rahega.	I would not remember.
Chakravyuh mein ghusne ke baad,	After entering the circle of deceit,
mere aur chakravyuh ke beech,	(there was) between me and the circle,
sirf ek jaanleva nikat’ta thi,	only a deathly intimacy
iska mujhe pata hi na chalega.	that I never realised.
Chakravyuh se nikalne ke baad,	After leaving the circle of deceit,
main mukt ho jaoon bhale hi,	even if I am set free,
phir bhi chakravyuh ki rachna mein	the design of the circle of deceit,
farq hi na padega.	will hardly be different.
Marun ya maarun,	Whether I kill, or die,
maara jaoon ya jaan se maardun.	Am killed, or kill (the other)
iska faisla kabhi na ho paayega.	these questions will never be decided.
Soya hua aadmi jab	When a sleeping man
neend se uthkar chalna shuru karta hai,	awakes and steps forth,
tab sapnon ka sansar use,	then the world of dreams
dobara dikh hi na paayega.	may never be seen again (by him).
Us roshni mein jo nirnay ki roshni hai	In that, the light of Decision,
sab kuchh s’maan hoga kya?	will everything be level ?
Ek palde mein napunsakta,	On one tray (of a balance) is Impotence,
ek palde mein paurush,	and on the other is Manhood,
aur theek taraazu ke kaante par	and exactly at the needle point,
ardh satya.	a half-truth.

Introduction: Ardh Satya is a Hindi poem written by Dilip Chitre that explores the theme of half-truths. The poem has been narrated by Om Puri in the movie Ardh Satya.

Summary: The poem begins with the narrator questioning who he was and what he was before entering the circle of deceit. He then goes on to describe how he was unaware of the deathly intimacy between him and the circle of deceit after entering it. The narrator then talks about how even after leaving the circle of deceit, he will never be free from its design.

The poem then goes on to explore the theme of decision-making and how it can be difficult to make decisions when faced with two opposing forces. The narrator describes how impotence and manhood are placed on opposite sides of a balance and how it can be difficult to find a balance between them.

Conclusion: Ardh Satya is a thought-provoking poem that explores the theme of half-truths and decision-making. It highlights how difficult it can be to make decisions when faced with opposing forces and how even after making a decision, we may never be free from its consequences