SEPTEMBER 17, 2015: A GREAT DAY

Namaste! Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha! I am still thinking what should be the title for today blog. We have encountered many events on same day. You can name it Ganesha Chaturthi, Kshamavani Diwas, Vishwakarma Diwas and Birthday of Narendra D Modi. It was a great day.

We annually celebrate the God Ganesha Utsav (program) at our holy city Rishikesh (International Yoga Capital). I had to wake up at 4 O’clock early morning. We started Ganesh Pujan at 5 O’clock. I enjoyed this 4 hours long Puja and trust me, 1000 names of Ganpathi sparked the energy flow in my body. Now it was the time for Pravachan. This Ganesha Chaturthi brought me a lot of interesting knowledge of Ganpathi Bappa. I never knew that God Brahma had to pray God Ganesha for knowing his origin. Ganesha’s blessing brought God Vishnu in front of him. There was a ceremony of Ganpathi pujan during God Shiva and Goddess Parwati marriage. Did you know this? I seriously didn’t know these facts. At noon, it was the time for Bhandhara. It continued till evening. God provided us unlimited energy to serve our service for thousands of people and to organize and manage such a big event successfully. We feel lucky as well proud. We thank God for providing us such unflawed energy.

During Evening, I got a message Micchami dukkadam from one of my friend. Micchami dukkadam is a Jainism phrase. It means “May all the evil that has been done be fruitless”. We can say this day as forgiveness day (Kshamavani Diwas in Jainism). It is celebrated on Samvatsari, the concluding day of Paryushana festival.  I followed the same spirit and sent a message to all my Whatsapp groups, “If I have caused you offence in any way, knowingly or unknowingly, in thought, word or deed, then I seek your forgiveness”.

I appreciate the concept of Micchami dukkadam. It not only promotes the Ahimsa (root concept of Jainism) but also spread the universal peace. It is having more importance due to Vishwakarma day this year. Vishwakarma, the presiding deity of all artisans and architects, is the “Principal Architect of the Universe”. Doesn’t it imply that this year universe will be in peace? I pray for existence of peace, success and prosperity for every one.

My faith gets its strength when I see a personality like Shri Narendra D Modi, honorable PM of India. We often read about great people and try to follow them. I will prefer telling him Saint instead of super human-being. He is the only leader with innumerable controversies. Each controversy gifted him a further step for success.  His visions are really very high and his working style is incomparable. He hardly sleeps for three and half hours. He worked more than double the standard working hours. He enjoys to donate his salary instead of using for own self.  Can you name me any personality who is having such dedication for humankind growth?

I believe this year shall be a milestone for India’s growth story. I pray God Ganesha for giving success to my nation and remove all obstacles. I pray God Vishwakarma for spreading joy and peace in his architected Universe. May Ahimsa spread all over universe and God bring us the India dreamed by Shri Narendra D Modi.

Bharat Mata Ki Jai!!! Jai Hind!!!