Dear Friends,
Lately I have been compiling Mantras from the Bhagvad Geeta to achieve various 'goals'

Mantra from the Bhagvad Geeta

Mantra for steadfastness in devotion

IV/ 5 Chapter 4 Verse 5
Sri Bhagavan uvaacha

Bahoono me vyateetani janmaani tava chaarjuna
Taanyaham veda sarvaani na twam vettha parantapa

The Blessed Lord said:
Many births of Mine have passed, as well of thine, O Arjuna
I know them all but thou knowest not, O Parantapa (scorcher of foes)

One would wonder why this Mantra has been recommended for ‘steadfastness in devotion’…my interpretation would be:
We are immortal Souls…as a Human Being our main aim is to Know that…however it is not an easy task…So if we learn that we continue the journey incarnating again and again and Krishna is with us…how can our Bhakti not yield fruit? We just need to have faith and persevere…like Shirdi Sai Baba recommends: Shraddhaa (Faith) and Saburi and (Patience)

For more 'Mantras' for various goals, Click:
www.dalsabzi.com

Look at the Left column, you will find them under 'Mantras and Prayers'

Had a lunch in honor of my Grandkids who have been visiting in Bombay...They put up a dance for us Granparents... In the pictures that follow you see our family friends who graciously attended our lunch...


All hot girls, cool boys put your hands up and sing: Om Shanti Om...
Hot Girls: Shazia and Aysha
Cool boys: Kiran, Jai and Aditya


My 5 Grandchildren take a bow after the dance


Our daughter Anuja proudly talking about her talented nieces and nephews...




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Had a lunch in honor of my Grandkids who have been visiting in Bombay...They put up a dance for us Granparents. In the picture you see part of the Audience and those who graciously attended our lunch...

Dear Friends,
I gave an interview. Some of the questions that I was asked by Asha Chand was about how to keep the Sindhi Language...Do watch the interview...Maybe we can do more for our Sindhi Language and Culture...
Click:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVIEvsA8_lM




Much love,
Sadaain Gad (Always together, as Asha Chand says :)

Note from Divyaa Kummar
http://www.divyaakummar.com
Dearest all, posted below is a forwards thank to nandinie, on the eclipses!

My personal view on the eclipses: the more you are in sync with Self; the more you are in The Now; the more is it all cosmic 'play' - the less will eclipses (as ultimately they belong to separation - time - rules within the human mind ) 'affect' you;

"When there’s no wall, there is no need of a window"-Rumi

Also the solar eclipse is the moon coming in between earth and sun- the moon symbolizes briefly put...the yin, divine feminine, unconscious, pure beingness; and the sun symbolizes briefly put the yang -conscious mind and its deepest pure awareness ; so to me it describes more than portends what's happening- the rise of the unconscious- divine feminine within us- merging with the 'conscious mind'... conscious awareness of the unconscious... call it the human kundalini rising ... call it moving into supra consciousness.... call it transformation... towards a newer sun and moon within us...into a new awareness;new beingness; thus the increased intuition every one speaks about -as intuition literally means in touch with Self beyond just knowledge;


For those who want to know how to read the below astro input forwarded thanks to nandinie - check your horoscopes to see your 'ascendant'; in Indian charts its called your 'lagna'; that is your first house, and sequentially following it are houses 2-12 (many charts number the houses anyways); the eclipse is occurring in cancer-so check which house has the zodiac sign cancer - and that and its opposite house is what the below chart combination refers to: for example if I have cancer in my 12th house- then I read the 12/6 combo; if cancer is my 11th house I read the 11/5 combo... also deepens if major planets in it; ofcourse below info is brief- some of you who have my calendars can get more info on what the houses mean thus what area is most impacted for you-or google ... solar eclipse in zodiac signs etc read on astro website!

-The sun and moon are in the same Astrological Sign - and thus there is great power within the energy of that sign...


Enjoy,be in touch with Self , be on the brink of all things good through the eclipse...allow all that's done to go and all that's to be fulfilled to come in!

Put your hands together for my wonderful family!
...A sense of belonging is derived from the strong bond of family. Family is where our roots take hold and from there we grow...
Kathy D

Aditya and Kiran's Janeu Ceremony
The writing on the Card

With the Blessing of Swami Chidanandji Maharaj
and

Grandparents
Mohini Gurbux Hathiramani
Shakun & Narain Kimatrai

Parents
Madhavi and Mohan
Will be honoured if you grace the occasion with your presence and bless
Aditya (Our Sun)
And Kiran (Our Ray of Light)
For their Sacred Thread Ceremony (Upanayana, the Hindu rite-of-passage ritual where they will be taught the nature of Brahman,the Gayatri mantra, the Ultimate Reality)


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Click:
http://www.dalsabzi.com/Language_Festivals/thread_ceremony.htm

http://www.dalsabzi.com/Books/Hindu_customs/rituals_pg1.htm

The world over, rain is seen as a nuisance - especially in the western countries, it is called a 'spoilsport' but in India, rain is seen as the benefactor of mankind! The face of a farmer with his palm to his forehead, looking at the skies for black, water-bearing clouds is a common icon in our culture. So is the picture of a woman waiting for her lover in this season of love. Rain - or water - is seen in Indian culture as the symbol of life and its eternal flow. It is season of dance, Raas, love and music. Don't forget the immortal Meghdoot of Kalidasa begins with 'Ashadhsya pratham divase' meaning 'on the first rainy day of Ashadh...." So our poetry, our music, our dance and our very lives are entwined with the theme of rain and its benevolence to our land. In fact, Krishna is the black clouds (Ghanashyam) who rains his mercy on us through water so we sing 'Ghanashyam barso re'. No country looks at rain as we do.

Contributed by my learned well loved friend, Vimla Patil
In the picture above, Vimla Patil and myself

Lately I have given all my time to my whole family who has been visiting.
...and what is the point of women who spend their whole time doing social work if they neglect family...yes I am talking about myself...not committed to any function, programme, get together for the 6 weeks that my 3 children, 5 grandchildren are with us...and enjoying every minute...On an egoistic note: The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world!
In the picture: My daughter Anuja, my daughter in law (dil) Saira and my elder daughter Madhavi

...and it is at times like this, that one feels that all the travails that one has gone through as a mother are well worth it...Alongside my husband Narain, my youngest daughter Anuja (extreme right) and my five grandkids...Do Bless them with all the happiness that life can bring along with me!

True reform could mean changing what power means to India.
Brazil, Russia, India and China are rising economic stars but what does India offer that others don't?
...Millions of people accept the validity of following a spiritual path without dogma, priests, rules and the absolute authority of scripture...Milions of seekers look to India's spiritual traditions for enlightenment...
Most problems that face society cannot be solved without a shift in consciousness.
India has the right and obligation to lead because consciousness is our culture's unique speciality. It is our culture's common thread over centuries of conquest and constant change...
Inspired (excerpts)by an article by Deepak Chopra

My daughter with her kids in in town...soon the rest of my children and grandchildren will be with me!:)

...But (Michael) Jackson who will be remembered as one of the greatest talents in Music ever, however short public memory may be, got much more grief than he deserved. Not because he was Bad but because the price of fame is escalating in our times.
Pritish Nandy

What can be more satisfying than playing with your grand children? My husband Narain with my daughter Madhavi and Mohan's sons Aditya and Kiran.
They are visiting and we are reliving our childhood.
I am reminded of Brian Weiss Book 'Only Love is real' and a life worth living is full of such 'love' moments. I remember years ago I has framed a picture of my husband and myself with the caption: It is not how much we have but how much we enjoy that make a good life!

We had the June Meeting of Group 21 at the Busaba, where charming Ms Nyaasha Daswani who handles its 'feature department' explained to us some interesting features of the famous 'Vogue Magazine'
Did you know that:
Vogue Magazine is released in 20 countries in a variety of languages...
and of course is read by every beautiful woman (in one way or another) around the world!

I have great friends who support me in my various activities. They are bright. They will give me their wise opinions without being rude. And I welcome their advice, love and support...I like wise do the same with my friends. Someone dear who is in Politics asked me to stand for elections. I declined but offered my support to her, if I am in accord with what she believes in. Mona Patel is a bright young lady who wants to do wonders for the country. Yes dear, We can!

I have known Mala Sridhar for a while. She is a warm personality and conducts Swami Nithyananda's Ananda Spurna Programmes.
She has now shifted her residence to Bangalore.
I will miss her but so will all her friends and associates. As such a farewell party was organized by those who love her and appreciate her work.
In the photograph Mala Sridhar and Veena Avatramani...
Wherever you are dear Mala, may the good Lord always guide your steps and keep you under His tender care...

Pooja Punjabi, the budding actress, myself and Ms Asha Chand the driving force behind the great cause of spreading Sindhi Culture and Language...


Asha Chand conducting the 'Sindhi Sangat' commitee meeting.

14th June 2009
My interview appeared on tv last night...
For what I said at the interview, Click:
http://shacune.blogspot.com/2009/05/yesterday-i-gave-tv-interview-on-what.html

It is nice to be appreciated even though one does not do the 'karma' for the appreciation...but because it needs to be done! We need to keep the Sindhi Culture and Language alive!

The circulated Mail:
Watch this Saturday 13th June 2009

On DD Girnar (formerly DD Gujarati) 10:00 PM IST


Dish TV # 872 – Tata Sky 871


Meet Shakun Narain
www.DalSabzi.com

We wish there were many more Shakun Narain in the Sindhyat world,

a virtual Sindhi State in Cyberspace to bring the Sindhis closer, would be a reality


For more about Shakun Narain Click:


Her blog: http://shacune.blogspot.com/
Her website www.dalsabzi.com to learn about her Spiritual inclinations and

And

http://www.dalsabzi.com/books/history_sindhis/introduction_to_nari.htm

http://www.dalsabzi.com/articles/A_trip_Sindh.htm
http://www.dalsabzi.com/books/Sindhi_surnames/rare_photographs_of_hyderabad_si.htm
http://www.dalsabzi.com/women_movement/wmpp_activities.htm


http://s220.photobucket.com/albums/dd169/shacune/Family%20Photos/

Was invited to program hosted by Rajasthani Mahila Mandal and Agroha Vikaas Trust to felicitate Ms Manju Ganerival who has been appointed the Treasurer (Arth Mantri) of Virginia State USA

Some points to note:
Manju's mother supported her in her decision that she must finish her studies before getting married...

By looking after her (Manju's) siblings she learned 'management' She learned to delegate work and herself do nothing :)...when her siblings complained Manju learned to take concensus and then work accordingly...

Manju learned 'modesty' from her father...She also learned that to succeed Persistence and resilience is important...Yet there is no need to be a superwoman...one must learn to prioritize...

I asked her: "Do you have a creative idea to tackle corruption?"
She replied: "Everyone must learn to 'wait' rather than pay a bribe"

It is matter of pride for Indians and women to note that The cheques of Virginia State carry her signature and Virginia got the No 1 ranking for the best managed state in the Country...

And WMPP (Women's Movement for Peace and Prosperity)and Eager to B. connected with Sage...The function was held at Ms Maya Shahani's beautiful home!
Alongside: Ms Amla Ruia, myself and Ms Maya Shahani

We have a Group 21. It consists of 21 members...This time one of the 3 hostesses was Jaya, It was sweet of her son to send a cake to celebrate 'Mother's day...and it was nice of Jaya to ask Ms Mohini to cut it...since she is a mother too and it coincided with her birthday.




They wanted us to move so that they are able to click the picture...we decided to make a bridge...Good fun to act like kids sometimes!
Aarti and Sapna composed and sang the following song:
Tune: Nikaah

Hey Aunty aya ayoon tawhanje ghar
Vinti Ishwar khe ahey ta meher kar

Ghar tawhanje me khushi, vadandi rahey
Prem pyaar en sikka sada vadandi rahey
Prabhu karey ehra sada mauka thhinda achan