Kanha Shantivanam 16th April 2023
Daaji spent a relaxing day at Kanha Shanti Vanam. During the day, he attended a few meetings and also, spent some time with abhyasis.
Look for lessons from the Mahabharata. The end justifies the means as long it is for the right purpose.
Daaji arrived at the meditation hall around 7:30 am and conducted meditation from 7:32 am to 8 am. After the profound meditation session, Daaji solemnized six weddings:
1. Manjusha and Kaushik from Hyderabad
2. Poonam from Nainital and Anshul from Kanha
3. Pooja from Mirzapur and Abhishek from Kanha
4. Deeksha and Ravi from Hyderabad
5. Dolly from Asansol and Rajagopalan from Taiwan
6. Priyadarshini and Vijay from Coimbatore
After this, Daaji returned home to Gokul Point. Upon reaching home, Daaji observed the ingredients for Green Salt preparation - ajwain, oregano, thyme, and basil - which had been kept outside for drying.
Daaji had invited a couple from New Jersey for breakfast. Over breakfast, he gently and subtly taught Devaki by making her serve at the table. It was truly the wisdom bridge in action! Later, Meera and Arjun (the kids of the couple) spent time with Daaji along with his grandchildren Nanak and Laya.
Around 9:15 am, IAS officers Rani Kumudini and Ronald Rose met Daaji and invited him as a special guest for the "Civil Services Day 2023" event planned for April 21st, 2023, which he graciously accepted. Ronald Rose asked Daaji how the North India trip went, to which he replied that it was very productive. During the conversation, he shared his ideas on the problem of the expanding desert in the Aravalis. There is a need for all the affected states to come together and work in coordination to avoid future disasters. Daaji said he would like to host the chief ministers of all five states - Gujarat, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Punjab - to create a united initiative crossing all boundaries, for the good of the country. He said that it is fair to fight like hell during elections, but post that we must work together for the good of the people and the country.
The rest of the day for Daaji was busy with a few meetings. Sometime in the afternoon, Daaji explained the key role rain guns play in our Kanha forests. Leaves are the lungs of trees. Dust accumulation on leaves blocks their pores and affects the gas exchange between plants and trees and the atmosphere. This chokes and slows down the tree's chemical processes. The rain guns spray water to remove the dust and support the leaves in carrying out their work day and night.
Daaji's attention to detail and his keen interest to bring a scientific approach to every aspect of life are very simple and special qualities. We all can learn and imbibe them in our lives too.
Later, while discussing one of the complaints raised by corrupt officers linked to blocking the expansion of the water bodies around Kanha, Daaji said, "Look for lessons from the Mahabharata. The end justifies the means as long it is for the right purpose." Daaji asked the guests if they had breakfast and then took them to the dining room to eat.
In the evening, Daaji went for a walk, all the while observing the health of plants all around. After the walk, he conducted a meditation session from 7:06 pm to 7:17 pm. Thereafter, he recorded a message for TANA (Telugu Association of North America) and shared his input on a few interesting topics.