Alongside, Panelists (Sindhi Roohani Poetry) Teckchand Mast, Jetho Lalwani, Prem Tolani, Kamla Goklani, Dr Dayal Asha, Rita Shahani (compere) Ishwari Jyotwani, Nirmala Jyotwani, Girgilani


I attended a Sindhi Convention 'Thanksgiving Week' at Pune, Sadhu Vaswani Mission.
I enjoyed interacting with the Sindhis and specially speaking in my Mother Tongue.
In the above photograph: An appreciation of Roohani (Spiritual Sindhi) poetry.
I have never appreciated Sindhi poetry the way I did that day. Sadly though each speaker was brilliant they were mostly above the age of 60...the younger generation may never be able to savour the beauty of Sindhi Spiritual Poetry. One of the panelists said that in Rohiri Sindh, there were 125000 pir (Highly Spiritual Souls)...It is possible because of the constant contact with evolved souls Sindhis became Spiritual...also because of constant attacks on prosperous Sindh, Sindhis became peace loving...True! We did not fight for land after partition...but we prospered because we did not waste time complaining and whining...However we must reclaim our language, our identity, now that we have not only done well on the material side but given back to Society Hospitals, educational Institutions...
One of the programmes was a Panel called 'From the Ordinary to the Extraordinary'
In that young Sindhi people, 'who have made it' in various spheres of Life attended.

Some of the Panelists:
Sweta Jumani, Numerologists, has made predictions and is responsible for her advice that serials starting with a K would be succesful...
Mohit Lalwani, a playback singer said: Think Big and you will succeed...
Ritu Chhabria: Her parents did not lose on Sindhi Values when they migrated from Sind...Sindhis are peace loving people and adaptable...
Vicky Idnani, photographer: You have to take certain risks in Life to succeed
Neeta Lulla: fashion Designer: For me designing is meditation, it is not a job!
Sandeep Bansale: Works in TV serials...Got a big hand as he spoke in Sindhi...Key factors to succeed: Determination, Devotion and Discipline...The ordinary person is afraid...
Nikhil Gera...Success is a journey...there are no shortcuts...

The Icing on the Cake: Dada Jashan Vaswani said:
I dont want to be extraordinary, I want to do ordinary things in an extraordinary way...

Work is Karam in Hindi
ka is Krishna
Ma is Murli
So let us all do good deeds
Good Karam
Krishna's Murli!

True success is to be happy...To make others happy...To love and to be loved...To be able to live in peace with oneself and God's Cosmic Laws!

...and the strawberry on the icing of the cake:
When I met Dada Jashan and introduced myself as the author of 'Dadi Nani ki Kahaani' he lovingly said: 'So you are the Dadi Nani Shakun?
I think of you more than I see you'

I felt truly and totally blessed!

On the 7th of March celebrated Women's Day (Women's Day is on the 8th of March) at a grand function at the Taj hosted by the IMC (Indian Merchant Chamber) Women's wing.
Alongside in the photograph you will surely recognize Shobha De.
Some of the points which speakers touched upon:
We have all heard the famous dialogue:"Mere paas Ma hai'
Now let us say with pride:
Mere paas Mumbai hai!

MaoTse Tung has said: Women hold up half the sky!

Obama says: "Yes, we can!

No votes for criminals
No votes for illiterates!

Though not clear, in the alongside photograph you will see Mala in the foreground...I have known her since I was a child. She has had most physical diseases that you can think of...At the time of marriage, she was diagnozed with a heart ailment, 30 years ago she was given only 15 days to live as she was diagnosed with a life threatening disease and she could not keep down a morsel...About 10 years ago doctors said she will never walk, yet she dances!

I admire her determination and her zest for life. I once asked her how she does it. She says she believes more in herself than she does in her doctor's verdicts.

She is in a hundred places at the same time. In this photograph she is with her daughter and Aarti Hundalani at Shanti van for an Eager to B. meeting.

Yesterday, the 9th of March our Singing Sakhees Group of over 30 years celebrated Holi with colourful flowers!
It is remarkable what a good response we get by just making a few phone calls/emails and basically passing the word!
We may not be the best of the best of singers, but we sing from the heart...Goes to show that people 'feel' more than 'hear'
Alongside: The Singing group in the photograph as we started the programme with the Om chants...
In today's troubled times one takes the opportunity whenever it arises to share some thoughts...So after thanking my friends for coming...I urged them to VOTE during the elections...The politicians respond to the fact that people vote...If many from your area/community do not exercise the franchise, the politicians can actually ignore you...One must educate oneself on the performance of the candidates...Find out if any of them have a criminal record...
We are Sindhis, we opted to come to Hindustan and are we glad about it! We have prospered but we did lose our land and because we merged into the country that gave us abode, we lost out on our culture and language!
Maybe Sindhi language is dying, should we not try and revive it?
Dont we try, until the very end to try and revive a dying man?
Let us at least learn our proverbs...folk songs...
Click;
http://www.dalsabzi.com/books/wisdom_of_sindh/wisdom_of_sind_intro.htm

Holi falls on the 10th of March...The colour fun is on the 11th of March

In Barsana (Radhaji's birthplace) Holi is called 'Lath Maar' where the womenfolk have a rolicking time using bamboo sticks to keep the menfolk under their control.
Holi is observed a fortnight after Mahashivratri I have already told you in my earlier messages what Holi means: Jo ho li so Ho li, which means allow Bygones to be bygones. The new piece of information that I am about to share with you, is that dry sticks and cow dung is put into the Holika bonfire. Corn seeds are burnt, until they lose their power to germinate. To me, the above would mean that, one is not to allow old 'old seeds of dissent to take birth again' But to bury the hatchet once and for all. I was informed by a friend yesterday, that the burnt corn seeds are taken home, and shown to the parents, and blessings taken from them. Maybe it is to say: 'See mom and dad! I have learned to forgive, forget and move on…'
Read more,
Click:
http://www.dalsabzi.com/Language_Festivals/Holi.htm

Heavenly Radha and Krishna at Iskcon Chowpatty...Earlier I used to go to Juhu Iskcon to do their darshan...They have realized that I am getting older...so they have come closer to where I live!



Alongside Radha Krishna Prabhoo presenting the brilliant concept of Mid-day meals:
Strategic program to address two of the most pressing problems of India : Hunger & Education. The Government of India has made education for children in the age group of 6 to 14 years compulsory, but poverty prevents the underprivileged from getting full value of their educational experience.


Hunger obstructs education as children are forced to leave schools and take up menial jobs. Lack of education curtails opportunities for development and leads to the vicious cycle of poverty and hunger. Education empowers a child to explore his potentials and earn a decent living and live a respectable life in our society.

ISKCON FOOD RELIEF FOUNDATION, has resolved to liberate the underprivileged from this vicious cycle by feeding the poor with sanctified and nutritious food.

In just three years since it was founded, the program has scaled to provide over 1,00,000 hygienic and nutritious meals every day through an extremely cost-effective program. MIDDAY MEAL has demonstrated and is now showcased as an operating model that can strategically address two of the most pressing problems for poor children in India : hunger and education.

Our goal is to scale the program to serve over 5,00,000 children per day by 2009. We believe success on that scale will offer a model of replication by other developmental organizations and State Governments across India .

To many of our children, the MIDDAY MEAL is the only complete meal that they have access to during the entire day. This has produced dramatic results in terms of enrolment, attendance, and attention spans.

We are seeking your assistance to grow MIDDAY MEAL and to make it a model for addressing a large and desperate problem for children in India .

ISKCON FOOD RELIEF FOUNDATION NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT

Together We can make a world of Difference, remember the children of today are our promising hope of Tomorrow, let us make our tomorrow bright by working on our today.

A stage of life is an 'ERA' When one gets married or moves into another city for whatever reason, it is 'the end of an era' it is not necessarily a bad thing but it is a change...One learns in the 'Era' Good and bad experiences happen, but since they all teach you, they are good...

Friends also come and go...yet the memories live on and one would not want to change anything...Life is good! and all changes are to be celebrated, I believe!

The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart.
Elizabeth Foley







FRIENDSHIP
You have been my friend. That in itself is a tremendous thing.
I wove my webs for you because I liked you.
After all, what's a life, anyway?
We're born, we live a little while, we die.
A spider's life can't help being something of a mess, with all this trapping and eating flies.
By helping you, perhaps I was trying to lift up my life a trifle.
Heaven knows anyone's life can stand a little of that.


Charlotte, "Charlotte's Web"

Jai Ho seems to have become the new anthem and I am happy because I used the term to announce the birth of my grandson Jai when he was born 5 years ago!


I saw The curious life of Benjamin Button! Loved the movie...the make-up, story, photography definitely deserve the awards!

Aunty Gopi is 88 years going on 16!
Yes, you have to see her to believe her.
She was my mother's cousin sister and she affectionately and naughty that she still is, would ask my mother, what she did to get a daughter like me...ahem ahem collars up!
Anyway she baffles even her doctors...Her doc asked her what time she goes to bed and she answered...At night I speak to my grand children who live in America. Who sleeps?
Her hair is impeccably combed and I am sure she does not come anywhere until she has her hair done at the parlour and her hair buckles are exactly where she wants them!
But boy is she affectionate...She has the right words for the right people and she is full of blessings!
She is one woman to remember...never forget...not that she has not had her share of problems. Her daughters gave her a surprise birthday party and we sang...
"Bhaaron phool barsaao hamari Aunty Aayee hai"
and anyaan ta ait maan nandhree aahyan ( I am still too young...)
Oh yes praising her daughters I said, today we live at a time when we feel sorry for couples without daughters...Aana hamaare desh Laado!
Alongside Aarti Asha(Poonam) Aunty Gopi and myself

Shivratri on 23rd February

Maha Shivratri is the longest and darkest night of the month. It is the night on which Shivji and Parvati tied the knot and became 'One'. Hence it is symbolic of the meeting of the Soul with the Almighty.

Shivratri is also called Shiv Jayanti which means: The Birth night of God'

Darkness (Shivratri) or you may call it a 'Vast Emptiness' is all pervasive, present everywhere, like God.

Creation takes birth in this 'Vast Emptiness'

Darkness and Light is worshipped as creation and destruction.

Shivji is also called 'Rudra' which means 'The one who destroys evil and sorrow.

Shivji is called Pashupati: The Lord of all animals and Living Beings.

Parvati had to perform a lot of penance in order to wed Shivji.

Shivji is called Ardhnarishwara.
Read more,
Click:
http://www.dalsabzi.com/Language_Festivals/shivratri.htm

Though I live very close by, I did not realize that one could travel in time by visiting the Annie Besant Hall. It is near Opera House and off Hughes Rd.
God!nothing seems to have changed in the Theosophical Hall since probably 1930s...
I was invited to watch a presentation on Dimensions of Peace and Violence by Mr Homi Dhalla. Homi Dhalla is enthusiastic about promoting Peace and he has visited the UN as well as the Vatican a number of times. He has had the good fortune of having met the Pope!
I thought that the photographs and matter was well compiled...



Listening to the Singers induced peace!

Read about 'Gems of all Religions' Click:
http://www.dalsabzi.com/articles/interfaith_dialogue.htm

About 30 years ago I started a Singing group along with enthusiastic friends. We figured if we can get together to play cards, gossip, cook why not to sing?
We were about 8 of us. Aunty Gopi joined us 6 months later and trained us to sing while she accompanied us on the harmonium. She was more than a teacher. She was a friend to each and every one of us. All confided in her and she held everyones' secrets close to her heart and urged us to sing....
She passed on and some of our friends passed on...but we persevered...God sent us teachers and good singers along the way...Meenu Gidwani joined us and urged us to improve...though all of us were amateurs people continue to flock to our bhajan kirtan and claim that we are very good...I think we are not great singers but we sing from the heart and touch the listeners'
Today we have been joined by 3 beautiful enthusiastic singers. Sapna, Bhavna, Aarti...and God maybe want us to go on and on ...

I attended the premiere of Slum dog millionaire...Loved the starry energy of the event.
My first impression of the movie: Why does the majority of India have to live like this?
When I discussed it with my children, they felt that it is a movie of hope...and dreaming and love achieving the almost seemingly impossible...
All in all a must see movie and one that you will not forget...

Alongside, Mr Narayan Varma (Right to information) and Mr Julio Ribeiro at a 'Citizens take charge' meeting which I attended and have joined...

The crux of all the documentation is that CTC for now will be taking up three main tasks i.e.

- Police reforms and Accountability from Bureaucrats – J. F. Ribeiro
- Voter Registration for the forthcoming elections – Gerson D' Cunha
- Implementation of Disaster Management Plans – DM Sukhtakar

What we need is to set up atleast 20 Groups of 50 – 100 persons each in different areas of the city. The groups will ideally meet once a month to discuss and give feedback on the papers that will be circulated by the CTC core group on the above subjects. The objective is to get as many people as possible involved in the movement and who will, when required, mobilise to bring pressure on Government. Mr. Raja Bunch has agreed to form and head a group in Borivali IC Colony and Mr. Darshan Hemani in Mulund. Mr. Mahendra Parekha and Mr. Upendra Menon have also volunteered complete support.

Had an opportunity of listening to Brahmakumari Neha recently.
A few of the interesting points she pointed out:
Mind creates 20 to 25 thoughts per minute in a normal state.
During stress the thoughts produced, increase.
So energy reduces...
Believe:
I have positive energy that can control negative energy...
Keep reminding yourself:
I am a Peaceful soul
Visualize:
A shining star in the center of the forehead.

Remember:
Pain is a gift because it makes one stronger and more powerful
Pain makes one closer to oneself because one talks with God...

Alongside Swami Nirmal Chetan. I have known him for nearly 40 years! He was in Bombay (Mulund) for a few days, so ofcourse I went to visit him...He lives in Delhi and Amritsar. Swamiji has given me Spiritual guidance all along the way. He is the most egoless Swami I have known...
He is now 86 years old and in physical pain. He says that he has made the 'pain' his companion. So it does not make him unhappy.
My friend asked him, why God has kept us away from him?
He answered Bhagwan kehte hain: Maine door nahin rakha...(main ne(aapke main , ego ne) door rakha hai...meaning God is not far our ego keeps Him away from us!
Do read about him more!
Click:
http://www.dalsabzi.com/books/in_touch_with_masters/swami_nirmal_chetan.htm

ek baar dekho, hazaar baar dekho, baar baar dekho hamari Maya Shahani Bill Clinton ke saath!
Maya Shahani I am proud to state is the Chairperson Emeritus of Women's Movement for Peace and Prosperity (WMPP)...But there is so much more to this gracious gorgeous lady who has won the title of 'Beauty Queen'

Maya Shahani, is also the Chairperson of SAGE Foundation.
SAGE Foundation receives recognition at the Clinton Global Initiative in Hong Kong, China
Maya Shahani was recently invited to be part of the Clinton Global Initiative established by former President Bill Clinton. This initiative, aims to turn pioneering ideas into viable solutions to urgent global challenges, bringing together international leaders from government, the private sector, NGOs, the media, and academia to make "Commitments to Action" that impact lives around the world.

Bill Clinton issued a certificate of recognition to SAGE Foundation for its commitment to create a self sustaining model village near Mumbai, which could be replicated anywhere in the world.

About SAGE Foundation (www.TheSageFoundation.com)
contact press@clintonglobalinitiative.org.

Alongside a picture taken on a panel discussion on 'Women and how to cope with present conditions'

I saw a movie: Mittal vs Mittal...It is about marital rape...the sad part was that the woman can hardly ever prove the above...even if family members testify (the woman's screams at night), the members will be accused of having a bias or not being mentally stable...If doctors examine bruises the wife is accused of having an affair with another man...The movie did admit that women could take advantage of the 'law' to harass the husband...So does the woman fight?

BMA, IMC, BPWA jointly organized a panel discussion on: Sexual harassment of women at the workplace...(Implementation of Vishaakha guidelines)

Some of the panelists: Dr Vibhuti Patel, Poorvi Chothani, Hafiza Golandaz,Sadhana Dadich, Mihir Desai, Hanksey Thikeka...

Some of the pointers that I picked up during the discussion:


Some of the males believe: ...Women ask for it and if they do not accept it, they have no sense of humour...

Women keep quiet when sexually harassed because they are afraid that they will be accused of provoking it...

violating the modesty of a woman is a criminal offence...yet not all are criminal offences...

Sadly if women continously report such behaviour, companies decide to reduce the engagement of women in the workforce...

To sum it.
However we dress, Wherever we go
Yes means Yes and No means No!
Signed:
Women

Orla writes:
Hi Shakkun
In 1986 I had to take training (because i was a supervisor as well as employee) on the Training in Prevention of Sexual Harrassment (TIPOSH). I was working for the military at the time. the training involved films and scenarios. When sanat's niece went to work in Kolkatta afer college I told her what to do if she ever got harrassed. (guys should get warned as well since they get harrassed as well at times) I did this as no female in the family had ever had a job in an outside organization so would not be thinking along those lines. No organization is immune from sexual harrassment including 'religous ones"!
... You can put it on your blog...i never blogged before! One thing you might want to add to it is what the particular law is in India that people can run to for cover if they are experiencing harrassment, have voiced a complaint and it still continues. Voicing the complaint is the crucial thing...otherwise it is seen in retrospect as compliance.

An aside.....In a corporation in the states it is usually the personnel office (the one that hires and fires and handles benefits complaints etc) that handles such complaints. they have been known to squash things too if the perpetrator has power. Then the person has to go out and seek refuge in the law. In smaller businesses it would automatically be the law as they would not have that department in their work enviornment. Unfortunatly, a lot of times, people just leave and the behavior may or may not continue with the replacement employee.
When one of the supreme court justices was up for nomination there was a complaint against his appointment by a previous employee, Anita Hill, also a lawyer. He got nominated and she got slightly ridiculed...the press trying to site the usual things...she was flirtatious, she was jilted etc etc but it was a big big deal. I look at him now and I cringe.

See you soon.

Orla

What I love about what Obama said:
...On this day we gather because we have chosen hope over fear...

Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America

We're a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus-and non-believers

I believe that:
If we want to change the world...it is going to happen through the evolution of consciousness...by accepting the responsibility that it is up to us to create that future...

I celebrated Lohri hosted by the Times of India, with Daler Mehndi , the King of Punjabi pop on the 13th january at Bandra Fort, Bandstand. I really enjoyed myself and thought that I would share a little fun with you...It is a short video alongside, so play it and swing to the vibrant music!

Sankraanti, Uttarayan always falls on the 14th of January...Learn about it, Click:
http://www.dalsabzi.com/language_festivals/utran.htm

Attended the spiritually uplifting Arangetram of Riddhi, a student of Nandhini Ashok, a member of the council of International Dance, UNESCO.
In Tamil Arangu means stage and Etram means ascending. Arangetram therefore literally means 'Ascending the Stage'
An Arangetram is the artists' first solo performance...
The arangetram was on the 5 elements of nature.

In South India there are 5 temples, all dedicated to Lord Shiva, each one of them representing Him as one of the 5 elements.
Kanchipuram: Shivji is worshipped as earth
Tiruvannaika: worshipped as Water
Tiruvannamalai: worshipped as Fire
Shri Kalahastlsha: worshipped as Air
Chidambaram: worshipped as Ether (Space)

Each of these elements are also associated to a Chakra in our body: The 5 elements of nature also stand for various Gods worshupped by us.

Click:
http://www.dalsabzi.com/Mantras/aum_and_chakras.htm

http://www.dalsabzi.com/Language_Festivals/shivratri.htm

Alongside Anju Taraporewala on the mike welcoming Swami Svaroopananda in her beautiful home, surrounded by sky and sea!
Swami Svaroopananda spoke on the greatness of the Hanuman Chalisa.
As a child Hanuman flew up to devour the sun!
The Sun represents what is most luminous in creation.
Do not underestimate children...The sun and moon are goals that can be achieved!

Hanumanji flew over the ocean with a ring which had Shree Ram's name engraved in it...it is no wonder...flying over the ocean is simple if you have the Lord's name on your lips!

We celebrate Sankraanti, Uttarayan on the 14th of january.
Do click:
http://www.dalsabzi.com/language_festivals/utran.htm http://www.dalsabzi.com/Articles/food_fit_for_the_gods.htm

Dear Friends,

Yesterday I attended the rehearsal of Shree Aurobindo's 'Savitri' ( a more detailed description of what you will savour is mentioned below...I would just like to share my views...

I personally have tried to read 'Savitri' and have failed to read the whole book as it is very beautiful but 'heavy'

Here you have an opportunity to see a beautiful, enjoyable visual treat, which will be an experience and learning, which 'chances are' you will not do on your own.

Fix a group and go for the 'cheaper tickets' if you must...but do attend...

See you,

Love Shakun

Call/email Amla Ruia at:

23673942

ruiaamla@hotmail.com


Much love,

Shakun



COSMIC DANCE
In an effort to bring the embalming freshness of Sri Aurobindo's spirituality to this generation, the Bombay Regional Committee is presenting a three fold dance ballet called "The Cosmic Embrace" at the main auditorium, Nehru Centre, Worli, Mumbai on Sat. 17th January 2009, from 5:15 pm to 7:30 pm.

On this spectacular evening of song, dance, drama and Malkhumb emerging from a spiritual base, our esteemed audience will first behold and experience the impact of the Cosmic Embrace on an ordinary individual called Venketraman who gets instantaneously transported to the height of a saint – none other than the great Raman Maharshi.

Next they will see how the same theme of Divinity is expressed in the tantalizing story of Nachiketa in the ancient lore of the Upanishads.

And lastly they will get a chance to unravel and absorb the most powerful excerpts of Sri Aurobindo's epic poem SAVITRI performed by skilled national level Malkhamb artists.

We hope that this viewing will firmly plant the seed of spirituality in the hearts and minds of the audience who will certainly feel a change in themselves by the time they are brought to the finale of this program.

On my birthday, I pray...so this year I decided to visit the Nariman House. Heart breaking experience...Naturally thought of baby Moshe, his parents and brave nanny...
The road on which Nariman House stands is a very narrow lane. The young boys living on the street quickly surrounded me and told me about the fateful night. They locked themselves in their homes, but yet provided food for the commandoes. Alongside you can see the bullets that were fired from the AK 47 and hit the walls...

Some words from some songs come to my mind...
Aasman pe hai khuda aur zameen pe hum
aaj kal woh is taraf dekhta hai kum?

Another one:
Kisikee muskuraahaton pe ho nisaar
kisika dard mil sakey to le udhaar
kisikey vaastey ho tere dil mein pyaar
jeena isika naam hai...

Alongside: Nariman house
and the song...
Doosron ka dukhra door karne waale
tere dukh door karenge Ram
Kiye ja to jag mein bhalaai ka kaam
tere dukh door karenge Ram...
Read about pain and suffering, Click:
http://www.dalsabzi.com/enlight_info/i_am_that.htm
also
http://www.dalsabzi.com/Books/In_touch_with_masters/ram_kinkar.htm

My loving husband gifted me the cow Lladro...for my Krishna...for my birthday...

In the picture from left Vimla Patil, Hafiza Golandaz, chairperson of BPWA, Advocate Veena Gowda of Majlis NGO and Uzma Nahid (Trustee WMPP, Women's Movement for Peace and Prosperity).
THE OTHER WOMAN (her rights)
Panel Discussion on LIve-in Relationship

On the 11th of December 2008, the above programme was held at the IMC (Indian Merchant Chamber)It was organized by BPWA(Business and Professional Women's Association,Bombay)Bombay,Ladies Wing of IMC and BMA.


When I first heard about: Giving rights to the Other woman' programme...I was shocked and felt: Is'nt giving rights to the 'Other woman' going to encourage men to stray, maybe some more? It is kind of legitimizing it, is'nt it?
But follows what they explained: There are cases where men are already married in the villages or in the United States or wherever...They remarry and the 'wife' is not aware that he is already married...The 'new wife' has a kid or two and the man springs the shocker when he tires of the latest wife. He says: "Bye! I was married before I met you, I am going back to my legally wedded wife"
Is it fair to the 'Other woman' who has been left high and dry, through no fault of hers?
Well, looking at one of the cases that they discussed, I had to concede that maybe the law is worth looking into...But it needs to be discussed and pondered upon a lot lot more...

Nothing like Music for relaxing...It is a form of meditation...and when you have chanting along with great instruments, the effect is heavenly...top that with a beautiful garden and great hosts like Avanti and Yash Birla!

All I can say is: Thankyou God!
Do read, Click:
http://www.dalsabzi.com/Mantras/aum_and_chakras.htm

Taking a cue from Street plays to give a message, Aarti and Sapna exposed idiosyncracies that women indulge in...Which better way to learn than to laugh at yourself? And it is working...Note an audience member wiping sweat from her chin and another ducking behind her...I must say that some women have got the message and have made an effort to stop silly behaviour :)
I must also state that it can be called a women's effort for peace in a funny manner...

Above, I spoke to a packed audience of about 200 women from 'Ruchika'at the IMC (Indian Merchant Chamber) I said that from/in the present conditions, one does not know what the truth is. We are confused with what the politicians say...(You can hear me say this, since it is a short video)...Our neighbour politicians are confusing us...However we know one truth and that is the truth of our heart...a woman's heart, a compassionate heart which wants peace for ourselves family and children...But we must speak what we feel...We must exercise our voice to say what we think.We may be wrong but we may arrive to some conclusion by intelligent constructive discussion..The 'blue blooded German Aryans' kept quiet and so many Jews were killed...Religions are being misinterpreted,and so many innocent lives are lost... let us understand the true message of the great ones that walked the earth...
Let us teach the 'truth' to our children...Let the good people unite...Let our voice be heard!

Revisited the Taj Mahal Bombay after the dastardly attacks of people who have been taught that if they kill (the innocents), they will get a place in Heaven...

Alongside The Tree of Life at the Taj Bombay. A plaque states 'They live on Forever...It has the names who laid down their lives on the fateful day on 26th Nov 08...Was it for us citizens to wake up to do 'something' about our destiny? With the games that politicians continue to play, who knows? Only God does! All I know is that we must continue to look deep into our hearts and do/say what we need to!


Alongside Me, in front of the Tree of Life...
I have such great memories of the Taj...My wedding reception in 1965 took place in the ballroom...My son and daughter got married there...We have celebrated occassions...at the Zodiac Grill, the Golden Dragon...As I made my way to the Taj, less than a month after the attack, these thoughts raced through me...It was dark and the Gateway was not lit...We had to make a round circle from behind, alongside and left...to reach the main door. The bag went through an X Ray machine and I walked through a metal detector. Xmas trees twinkled. In the lobby Carol songs were being sung...The staff was very courteous and when I asked if I could take a picture, they sad 'Yes' Sorry friends I really could not smile at the camera, but I could pray for the departed and those left behind who are trying to make sense to what has transpired...Maybe we cannot see the whole picture, but we will one day...As Shree Sai Baba has said, we need to have 'Shraddha and Saburi'(Faith and Patience)
Merry Christmas!
Click:
http://www.dalsabzi.com/books/kids_kahaani/Festivals/Merry_christmas.htm

http://www.dalsabzi.com/Language_Festivals/divine_births.htm

Alongside, Gerson da Cunha and some attendees.

Sonal Sheth, Trustee WMPP (Women's Movement for Peace and Prosperity) and a concerned citizen had a get-together in her home to initiate an action plan for more effective governance under the banner: 'Citizens take Charge'
Meeting was addressed by Gerson da Cunha.

The most important thing that I personally want to urge you to do is 'TO VOTE'
Politicians act, (sadly) only when they realize that there is an existent sizeable vote bank...One of the attendees shared, that once she had chided a politician: "Why should I vote for you? What have you done? The politician, shockingly brushed her aside stating that her area/ward was not important and as the amount of people who voted was not sizeable!

Interesting observation: Seats are won by Cash, Caste and Crime!

I contributed: We are talking about a lot of things that we must do. I would like to remind you of what we must not do:
1) We must not forget what happened on the 26th of Nov
2) Not to indulge in hate/divisive talk
3) There are so many citizen groups that are springing up to fight terror/bring about a better India...We must not in-fight but support one another since the aim is common...
Jai Hind!

During these troubled times, I like to hold on to my faith by reading about the miracles that have happened in my life.Hope is:
Every night we go to bed we have no assurance to get up alive in the next morning.

But still we have plans for the coming day....


If you would like to read about them, Click:
http://www.dalsabzi.com/books/Miracles/miracles_by_shakun_kimatrai.htm

Alongside: Ms Malika Oberoi, Trustee of WMPP has been given the position of Chairperson to Jan Shikshan Sansthan Sponsored by Ministry of HRD, Government of India...Earlier the Chairperson was Ms Bilkis Latif.
We are so proud of her...Here, celebrating with a 'sweet thing in life'...a cake.



...And during these stressful times, spend time with friends who care...I promise you will feel better...I was feeling a little down...my health...nothing serious...cd have stayed in bed, but pulled myself and went to watch a movie...Rab ne banaayee jodee...Some people hv cricised it by saying it makes little sense...but I enjoyed it...maybe because i did not really hv to use my brain and I understood the underlying message...The point is I forgot how ill I was feeling before going...Good friends do the same for you...and you can also do it for them!
Alongside, Aarti, Rita, Varuna Asha...

...and Maya Shahani, my friend, Chairperson Emeritus of WMPP writes to me:
Dear Shakun,

Since you have been asking us to keep you updated on our activities, here is some bragging :-) As you know, I was recently invited for the Clinton Global Initiative. SAGE was one of the nominated causes at CGI for doing exceptionally good work. I was asked to come on stage and they announced what we were doing. After that I was amongst the chosen few to have a photograph taken with Bill Clinton. I was the only one he hugged !!! I believe Monica was the only other person he hugged in public when she was waiting to be intoduced to him :-D When we meet in person I'll tell you what I said to him which made him hug me spontaneously.

You must click on the link sent below by Pece Gorgievski to see the enormity of operations to be undertaken by the SAGE team. Being associated with the CGI has given us a very big global platform to attract more and more people to help us in doing good work
With love,
Maya


Dear Maya,
This is an FYI message - Today, we have added our webpage for "Global Shipment", and from here, we are commencing with our marketing.
http://www.globaldialoguefoundation.com/global_shipment.html
Lots of love,
Pece

I got this as a fwd...


A man, whose family was German aristocracy prior to World War II, owned a number of large industries and estates. When asked how many German people were true Nazis, the answer he gave can guide our attitude toward fanaticism. 'Very few people were true Nazis,' he said, 'but many enjoyed the return of German pride, and many more were too busy to care. I was one of those who just thought the Nazis were a bunch of fools. So, the majority just sat back and let it all happen. Then, before we knew it, they owned us, and we had lost control, and the end of the world had come. M y family lost everything. I ended up in a concentration camp and the Allies destroyed my factories.'


The fact is that the fanatics rule Islam at this moment in history. It is the fanatics who march. It is the fanatics who wage any one of 50 shooting wars worldwide...
The hard quantifiable fact is that the peaceful majority, the 'silent majority,' is cowed and extraneous.
Communist Russia was comprised of Russians who just wanted to live in peace, yet the Russian Communists were responsible for the murder of about 20 million people. The peaceful majority were irrelevant.
China 's huge population was peaceful as well, but Chinese Communists managed to kill a staggering 70 million people.
The average Japanese individual prior to World War II was not a warmongering sadist. Yet, Japan murdered and slaughtered its way across South East Asia in an orgy of killing that included the systematic murder of 12 million Chinese civilians; most killed by sword, shovel, and bayonet.
And, who can forget Rwanda , which collapsed into butchery. Could it not be said that the majority of Rwandans were 'peace loving'?
History lessons are often incredibly simple and blunt, yet for all our posers of reason we often miss the most basic and uncomplicated of points: Peace-loving Muslims have been made irrelevant by their silence.
Peace-loving Muslims will become our enemy if they don't speak up, because like my friend from Germany , they will awaken one day and find that the fanatics own them, and the end of their world will have begun...
As for us who watch it all unfold, we must pay attention to the only group that counts; the fanatics who threaten our way of life.
Lastly, anyone who doubts that the issue is serious and just deletes this email without sending it on, is contributing to the passiveness that allows the problems to expand. So, extend yourself a bit and send this on and on and on! Let us hope that thousands, worldwide, read this and think about it, and send it on - before it's too late.
Emanuel Tanay, M .D.

We celebrated Geeta jayanti At Hundalani Temple, Little Gibbs Road, by chanting the 12th Chapter and the choicest verses...Alongside, some of the girls who attended...
Geeta Jayanti is the anniversary of the day, when the Divine Song (Bhagavad Geeta) was sung.
On this day Shri Krishna spoke to Arjuna, on the battlefield in Kurukshetra.

I have read: "The one who takes a dip in the Ganges is liberated. The one who lives according to the Gita can liberate others."

Ideally one should recite the whole scripture on Geeta Jayanti, but if it is not possible because of the fast paced times that we live in, will you at least click on these links?

http://www.dalsabzi.com/Wisdom_Script/two_geeta_verses.htm


http://www.dalsabzi.com/Message/krishna1.htm
http://www.dalsabzi.com/Articles/kurukshetra.htm

I received this in an email fwd
The differences baffle me...

Very Interesting facts!

Christianity ….One Christ, One Bible Religion…

You know the Latin Catholic will not enter Syrian Catholic Church.

These two will not enter Marthoma Church.

These three will not enter Pentecost Church.

These four will not enter Salvation Army Church.

These five will not enter Seventh Day Adventist Church.

These six will not enter Orthodox Church.

These seven will not enter Jacobite church.

Like this there are 146 castes in Kerala alone for Christianity,

each will never share their churches for fellow Christians..!

Wonderful..! One Christ, One Bible, One Jehova....
What a unity!

Now Muslims..! One Allah, One Quran, One Nebi....! Great unity!
Among Muslims, Shia and Sunni kill each other in all the Muslim countries.

The religious riot in most Muslim countries is always between these two sects.

The Shia will not go to Sunni Mosque.

These two will not go to Ahamadiya Mosque.

These three will not go to Sufi Mosque.

These four will not go to Mujahiddin mosque.

Like this it appears there are 13 castes in Muslims.
Killing / bombing/conquering/ massacring/. .. each other !

The American attack to the Muslim land of Iraq is fully supported by all the Muslim countries surrounding Iraq!

One Allah, One Quran, One Nebi....! Great unity !

Hindus - 1,280 Religious Books, 10,000 Commentaries,
more than one lakh sub-commentaries for these foundation books, 330 million gods, variety of Aacharas, thousands of Rishies, hundreds of languages...

still everyone goes to the SAME TEMPLE ...

whether unity is for Hindus or in others…?
Hindus never quarreled each other for the last ten thousand years in the name of religion. Only Politicians had tried to divide and rule… Keep Religion out of Politics and India will be the most peaceful place on earth.

Yesterday my brother-in-law Dr G.Vee passed on. He was my nanand's (Husband's sister's husband) When a person is ailing for a while and he passes on, he does leave a vacuum, but then I think, that if you really love them, you have to have a certain amount of peace in your heart, knowing that he/she has been released from further pain and the fact that we shall meet again! No one will live here forever.
I read an article...Osho says since you are certain about 'death' and now all the more because of the terrorist attacks, not knowing who the next victim will be...Celebrate your life! Celebrate your relationships. Don't die until you have put a soothing balm to all your misunderstandings (If you cannot then be satisfied that 'you have done your best)
I went yesterday to Chandan wadi (Where cremations take place) for the first time...What can I say...Where goes the ego attachments properties ? Akele aaye Akele jaanaa

And to the terrorists, something that came to me via the Internet...Have edited it:

Terrorists, this is addressed to you!
In 60 blood-soaked hours, you have achieved what we as a nation haven't achieved in 60 years of independence.

Today, we want answers.

Today, we won't lie back and wait for someone else to do the job.

Today, we won't be lulled into inaction by glib talks and subterfuge.

Today we won't say "chalta hai"

Today we won't vote for goons.

Today we will not accept religion or caste or creed, just nationality.



In 60 horrifyingly sickening hours, you have awoken a giant that lay asleep for 60 years of sovereignty.

Every Indian will now walk together.

Every Indian will now value his vote.

Every Indian will now demand accountability.

Every Indian will now see through lies and deceit.

Every Indian will now demand explanations.

Every Indian will now stand up to be counted.


In 60 gruesome, murderous hours you've instilled a pride in us that we couldn't instill in 60 years of liberty.

You have left behind a reminder that we the people can make a difference.

You have left behind a reason to unite rather than divide.

You have left behind a nation with sheer will & intent.

You have left behind a spirit that dances to a new beat.

You have left behind a billion renewed patriotic hearts.

You have left behind a voice that will be heard.

Just wondering...
Islam ruled for so many hundreds of years and while the wrong interpretation of Islam was being taught, they allowed it to happen...Why? Maybe because they were the ruling party...Today we Hindus are in the majority...and people are using religion to spread hatred for the minority...Ar'nt these Hindus making the same mistake?
You want to spread Hatred...I feel don't! Hate terrorism
But if you must spread hatred do it under a Political party...and get your votes :( not under a Hindu banner...Our Hindu Gods do not require your fight...We Hindus have survived and respected all religions and prophets...Leave it that way...
I was just reading that in order to brain wash people and do it effectively you must add 'religion' The words of Jesus come to my mind: 'You have converted my father's house into a den of thieves'

A sore throat


One teaspoon of coarsely powdered cinnamon, boiled in a glass of water with a pinch of pepper powder, and two teaspoons of honey can be taken as a medicine in the treatment of sore throat. Two or three drops of cinnamon oil, mixed with a teaspoon of honey, also give immense relief
Two tablespoons of fenugreek seeds should be put in a litre of cold water and allowed to simmer for half an hour over a low flame. This should then be allowed to cool to a bearable temperature, strained, and then used entirely as a gargle.
Water boiled with basil leaves should be taken as a drink, and also used as a gargle to relieve a sore throat.
Courtesy Bombay Times

Either you are 'spiritual' or 'political'.
If you are instilling hatred in other's minds you are 'political'
If you are spiritual you will try and understand the situation and turn anger into a positive action to bring about change. That 'change' could be without or within!

This attack in mumbai is a wake up call for us. we need to really start focusing on what is important if we want to build our beautiful home ie India.
Obviously terrorists want to scare our business leaders...
Muslims have treated women NOT in the way the Quraan intended. That means half of their population, that much mind power is lost, not contribute something to life.
This may be one of the reasons why their economic status is not up to the mark...Amongst other communities the couple earns...So maybe they should start taking a step in the right direction by giving their women a voice...and since women have less of an ego and more of compassion, the peace process may speed up.
We all must realise that human being are evolving, our consciousness is evolving. our need is changing. We are becoming more and more spiritual and less and less religious. Nothing in the world can stop this process.

A hindu is not afraid of death.
In true understanding of Hinduism, death is like a 'changing of clothes', and life too - is a Leela (a Stage, play)
Sadly masses in india have been cut off from true Hindusim. 90 % of hindu in india don't' even know what true Hinduism is. We need to work on this front very seriously. If we want to restore real dharma in india, the sacred land of Krishna & Rama.

We really need to take a closer look at this devil called fear, particularly fear of death. They say 'courage is the ability to face fear or pain, confront it and do the right thing anyway.''
Let terrorists come and kill few hundred more of us. Only this time we should be ready and jump at his throat too, like a hungry lion, before he pushes the button. Catch him alive and hand him over to army, then he will realise what kind of heaven he is in. We must promote 2 things in india - inner wealth that come with sadhana ie true spirituality. and outer wealth that is good standard of living for every one.
We should stop wasting our time, attention and energy on any other topic.
Netas can't solve all our problems. People like you and me, when we join hands, can perform miracles.
The above piece I received from the Internet. I have edited the piece.


I have an active website in which I have tried to explain the tenets of Hinduism in the easiest way possible. Click:
www.dalsabzi.com

Alongside with a group of youngsters near the Gateway. The T shirts say: Enough is enough!

After sitting at home and watching tv...I felt I needed to do something. There were mixed reports about the Citizen candle get-together that was to be held at the Gateway of India. Some said it may be a ploy for terrorists to attack again. When I do not know what to do, I do nothing so I waited. My friend called and said if I wanted to do something that evening. That was the cue. I said yes, let us go to Leopold and Gateway.
My God, the people present at the Gateway.Over a lakh definitely. They were angry but contained.I think I may have been part of History. This kind of choice of 'removing blinkers and take action' was seen during our Independance. Today we are better equipped with computers, mobile phones... I repeat ad nauseum that this 'umang' to do something, which has to be constructive...does not die down! But it seems that, it may not! I had a Geeta class which I conduct for the young...and I said that maybe the death of so many young ones and old, was not in vain. It was a call to awaken! Dear God grant those gone, peace, those left behind strength...and the citizens a way lit up in the right direction!


Alongside: Me at the Leopold restaurant. Look under the frame. You will see the mark that the AK47 and terrorists left...chilling!
But what was heart warming was that the restaurant was full! No fear!

Like Kunal Merchant say: Even though the entire country has been victimised, the terrorists have failed because we are alive and we shall hold a kindled flame of hope. Just like it took some of the terrorists to victimise an entire country, it will take some of us to destroy their disease.

Alongside Parvati Baul


I feel and know that one of the ways to bring peace; is from within...If one is peaceful, one exudes peace. (Of course help others with what you can do best. Give time, money, love, touch, talk...)
I attended Ruhaniyat the 8th All India Sufi and Mystic Music Festival on the 22nd of November at the Horniman Circle Bombay.
Sufism could be a balm for the pain caused by the terrorists explained the Sufi performers...
But the singer that came closest to my heart was Parvati Baul (See picture) She reminded me of Meera with her 'one person orchestra'
Baul has several meanings like rootless, wind, mad and so on...It also means carrying a dead body; probably meaning being dead to desires, attachments, ego...
Parvati Baul, before initiation, was Mousumi Parial. She was born in Assam. She was deeply moved by the Baul tradition of unconditional love towards truth and its practices beyond religious borders. Today she is a story teller, singer, dancer rolled in one. She received valuable guidance from Shashanko Goshai (now over 100 years of age) Parvati is deep into sadhana constantly evolving, learning and maturing...
Read more about Sufism.
Click:
http://www.dalsabzi.com/Articles/sufis_and_sufism.htm

I went for a walk at Priyadashini park and I saw, what you see alongside...Jupiter and Venus were so very bright that it looked like lights...and ofcourse it looks like a smiling face...I also thought to myself: Are the heavens smiling? Are they happy about the public outrage?

Divyaa Kummar says:
By the very virtue of the feel - good arising in each as we saw it...by the very virtue of each one thus emanating this passivity forward....it was grace from Self to self indeed!

And the moon is about moving forth from the past emotions
Jupiter about expanded awareness leading to expansion within and around
Venus is about coming together and love
and the first of the last month ...a new beginning
totaling to 1.12.2008=5 a period of change towards enhanced beingness

What better symbols could we have created for the shift of human consciousness at this point in time!

And nature responds
planets take their places in perfect ways
the energies of 'their' configuration enables us further


I, Shakun am thinking of taking some friends and going to Colaba and have a meal to give hounsla and business to the restaurants and vegetable/fruit vendors...Fear? you are not safe anywhere...so do your bit! whichever way you can! That I think is the need of the hour!...I will try and have lunch at Leopold and I really hope I do not get a table...because that will make me note that business is again getting back to normal! but I repeat go about your daily routine of fun also but do not forget what has happened...Let not those in power continue to take us for a ride!

Rajat writes:
That is constructive anger if there is such a thing

The people seem to be demanding explantions from their leaders in India, rather than blindly turning their fury towards Pakistan

That shows a bit of thought, rather than reacting in blind instinct

Lets hope it stays that way. Regardless of whether or not the Pakistani government was somehow involved, its obvious that the Indian intelligence services were not doing their job of protecting against just such an attack, and much of the blame has to be laid at the doors of those in power in Mumbai and New Delhi.

What do you think Shacune?

Rajat!

Dear Rajat,
I am glad also that the fury is not turned towards members of other religions...it shows a mature attitude. Physician heal thyself first! and I am glad that the authorities are going after the pakistani govt...so far the anger seems to be moving in the right direction...yet one MUST remember that we must not give in to hate, otherwise we shall be making same mistakes...we must give in to right action...Krishna is my Ishta and the Geeta is my guide!

Random thoughts this monday morning

World is angry but Bombay is livid...we must maintain that anger until it gets converted into right action...Let us go on with our life but let us not forget...The politicians are doing nothing...I personally feel that at least Bombay is running because of committed Industrialists and NGOs so then why should we pay our taxes...Industrialists spoke about not paying Advance taxes on tv yesterday...Go for your vote show your presence get your mark on your finger but do not vote... I dont know all the answers...Oh yes I am happy that this time the anger is at the politicians and not to innocent people of different caste or creed...Take care be safe think logically the worst terrorist is the one who brainwashes you to believe in only one way...If your thoughts are towards peace and love and you take the right action towards it...I think it is right...I believe in non co-operation until we see that things are moving in the right direction...Hatred of any kind is political in nature...Let us have one day a month in which to show that we citizens are united...the easiest way would be to wear a certain colour on a certain day of week/month...and have candle vigil at Gateway/Shivaji Park/ and/or any other garden around Bombay...If the media, industrialists, people opinion is together we can achieve the impossible...and nothing is impossible we just have to believe and persevere!

My family friends at the Trident/Taj/Oberoi


Alongside my bhabhi (maternal cousin brother's wife) Jyoti Nanik and myself immediately after she was rescued from the Trident where she was in a room with her daughter for 2 stressful nights...but does she not look calm? It is because of the amount of meditation that she does and the faith that she has! She survived, 'food wise' on badaams that I had sent her for Diwali and biscuits her husband had got for her...Goes to say that one must accept with gratitude whatever gifts comes ones way...the Universe has it all planned out when it will be handy!

My son's inlaws were having dinner but were rescued before the major drama began...

My other bhabhi (paternal cousin brother's wife) Reshma Sanju Khiani was rescued...She had tremendous presence of mind...She kept shouting for help, though she was injured by sharpnels until she was rescued from the Oberoi...She had to undergo surgery, but is now stable...

My children's 2 couple friends succumbed and gave their life leaving young children and aged parents behind...My heart and prayers go out to them.

I am angry, and hurting, but shall be using that energy to pray for the departed and those left behind...then I shall help/lead a constructive campaign that halts such heinous senseless crimes!





11.45 am Thursday
Pls read on...hv updated answers to Qs...

I have lived in Mumbai for most part of my life...Experiencing the ongoing drama that is holding the whole of Bombay hostage! My heart cries...It is time that we all convert to becoming humans...to the religion of humanity....because these acts prove otherwise...Oh God! be with the people who are going through this trauma...held hostage through no fault of theirs...

Rajat writes:It is terrible what's happening in Mumbai but the cynic in me often thinks being human is our problem, not our solution. What do you think shacune?

3:51 PM
I think that the real human is buried deep deep under the mask that human are wearing...I also think that people wanting peace far outnumber the terrorists and people who want destruction...Time has come for 'good people' and peace loving individuals to unite...I am involved in Interfaith Dialogue ...but that is also too slow...We need numbers now...
Look up my website:
www.dalsabzi.com

Rajat writes:
yes, you are right, it is time we unite and got the message out..

But then again, can these humans who have such disregard for human life be reasoned with?

We're all sane here, how far gone would someone have to be to take an innocent life... Do you think spreading the word and talking logic to these kinda people will ever work – in this world, a peaceful resolution will never occur...

Shacune replies:
One does not talk to 'humans who have no regard for life' One unites with people who think alike...think peace...makes authorities accountable...Gandhi could do it...He was angry. He harnessed that anger into a constructive action...He believed an eye for an eye will make the world blind...I agree! evil unites...why cant good people? Martin Luther King's dream was fulfilled...Why will not ours? But we have to make a start...

Politicians trying to dis-unite us through caste, creed...?
Good people need to unite...wd we have been safe if only Marathi Maanoos lived in Mumbai and no help would have arrived in the form of Army NSG commandos?

Question:
Thank you for answering my questions. You said, "Good people need to unite..."

Problem is the definition of good. US is good for some terrible for others. India is good for some, bad for others.

Answer:
You are right...and right and wrong definition would take hours of philosophic discussion...but in this context 'good' is to connect for a positive purpose...for peace in a constructive manner...even though this 'action' displeases many...and to have the right intentions is 'good' according to our scriptures...Such 'good' is never 'bad' no matter the consequences...

...In the Bombay Times today...Friday
...This time, it seems, the police was not destined to win without suffering its own losses. The unrest of the world has irreversibly come home to us. And perhaps for the first time in Mumbai’s life, this is for real. This is not a sick mind planting RDX under seats in the trains, in cabs and bikes parked at public areas and places of worship, or a suicide attack against Parliament or a consulate. This is just two handsful of terrorists telling Mumbai they can rip the heart out of the city, tear its social fabric to pieces, and they’ll do it close to the police headquarters, next door to the state government’s offices, the assembly, go figure your security. It’s scary. Perhaps more so than Friday, March 12, 1993. But death is death, whether it comes Friday or Wednesday.

I have been hearing Brahmakumari Shivani's gyaan on Aastha at 7.10pm. I find her answers inspiring...ao when I was invited to hear her live at the Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan on the 17th Nov 2008, I went! The hall was packed...
Some points:
If you were to meet the President for a while would you leave your mobile on?
We have time for everything and everybody but no time for ourselves...
To give happiness to others we need to be happy...
Actually, I dont want happiness...I am happiness...It is not about getting happiness, it is about accessing happiness that is already there...

We want our husband, children, boss to be perfect...perfect according to our perception...So I will be happy when everything is perfect...that is not possible...actually everything is perfect...We do not see it because it is not our perception...

Instead of using anger as a weapon, use love as a motivator

Dont deal (with situations, people) HEAL!

Accept... Say it is ok
Dada Jashan Vaswani says: Say kabool
Sri Morarai Bapu says: Jab aapsey log poochhein ki aisa kyon hai...to hans ke javaab do, ki bas yoon hai...