The day began with Daaji going for his walk in the nature.&nbsp;


 At 9.30 a.m. he checked his e-mails and responded to them. He spent some time researching a few plants and later went to rest.&nbsp;

At 4.30 p.m. Daaji conducted group meditation in which Sanjay Sehgal, Geeta Sehgal, Ajay Bhatter, and Madhusudan Reddy participated.&nbsp;After meditation, there was a discussion on land-related matters pertaining to the Siliguri ashram, and the group received guidance from Daaji.&nbsp;



 He also suggested a new way to inspire youngsters to participate in a new phase of the Heartfulness Essay Event, which would include topics such as ‘The problems I can solve’. He said he would like to institute awards for young innovators this time. He also expressed his wish to create scholarship funds for the students of THLC [The Heartfulness Learning Center].

At 5.15 p.m., Dr Sarath, Suresh from the Harley’s group, Rahul Rao and Kranthi Kiran from the TRS party, and a few&nbsp;others joined Daaji in his office. At 5.30 p.m. he conducted meditation for all present.&nbsp;



 After meditation, Daaji spoke to Suresh from the Harley’s group. He suggested them to offer their customers a very special opportunity to learn to meditate by opening spirituality clubs at their&nbsp;joints.&nbsp;



 Daaji then called Kapil, a young boy residing in Kanha, to demonstrate Brighter Minds to the guests. After the demo, Suresh ji asked if the children needed to practice every day and what happens if they don’t.&nbsp;



 Daaji replied, “They lose the ability depending on the surrounding environment. If the family is in harmony, it is good. If they are not, then the mind gets disturbed and they lose that ability. I observed this when the Brighter Minds sessions were conducted in government schools and villages.&nbsp;



 “Children from the villages learn very fast. They also lose the ability very fast because the proper environment is not&nbsp;there in the house.&nbsp;Parents don’t&nbsp;meditate. They are so much into rituals and other stuff that the calmness that should prevail in a person is missing&nbsp;in the villages. So, that has to be there.&nbsp;



 Parents have to radiate poise; that is a precondition. If children keep watching TV and playing video games, they’ll lose the ability instantly.”



 Suresh ji wanted to know if there was any&nbsp;way to keep children away from the distractions caused by addiction to gadgets.



 Daaji said,&nbsp;“Unless you have something higher in mind, you cannot disconnect yourself from the lower. For these children, playing video games is a high ambition. When they come across something new like God-Realization, there is initial excitement but afterward they lose it. So I would say it entirely depends on the environment in the house, the&nbsp;family environment.”



 Daaji further clarified that Brighter Minds was not a miracle. By practicing continuously, there is a new network formed in the brain from which new abilities emerge. Children have&nbsp;to practice&nbsp;regularly and keep using those abilities, otherwise, the new neuron network that is created by the initial learning&nbsp;will be&nbsp;lost.&nbsp;

The discussion continued till 7 p.m. Later Daaji went for his rounds in the ashram, inspecting the pond in the Madhuvanam premises and a few other areas.

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 Calmness Should Prevail
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 “Children from the villages learn very fast. They also lose the ability very fast because the proper environment is not there in the house. Parents don’t meditate. They are so much into rituals and other stuff that the calmness that should prevail in a person is missing in the villages. So, that has to be there.”

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 The Family Environment is Important
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 “Unless you have something higher in mind, you cannot disconnect yourself from the lower. For these children, playing video games is a high ambition. When they come across something new like God-Realization, there is initial excitement but afterward, they lose it. So I would say it entirely depends on the environment in the house, the&nbsp;family environment.”

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Children from the villages learn very fast. They also lose the ability very fast because proper environment is not there in the house. Parents don’t meditate. They are so much into rituals and other stuff that the calmness that should prevail in a person is missing in the villages. So, that has to be there. 


Kanha Shantivanam 27th June 2022

Daaji spent the first half of the day in his office at home.


 Between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m., he had meetings with Balaji, Malik and Vinod to discuss the ongoing construction activities at Kanha. He met Sanjay Sehgal to discuss upcoming events of Heartfulness, and afterward went home to get some rest.


 After lunch, around 2.30 p.m., Daaji spoke at length with Ramakrishna Mallela and N.S. Nagaraja on various topics related to spirituality. Talking about the attitude to work, he said, “Remain absorbed in the Lord and work.”

As per the routine, Daaji met up with guests and seekers in his office at 6 p.m. He first conducted meditation for the group, which included Shashi Dhawan, D.P. Mishra, Dr. Nagaraju Rao and S.G. Anil Kumar. After meditation, one by one the guests spoke to Daaji and shared the purpose of their visit. Slowly, the entire office was flooded with seekers, each one eager to meet Daaji.


 A young boy joined Daaji on his way home, and asked him, “Daaji, what should I grow up to be?”&nbsp;
 
 Daaji replied, “Grow up to be a good man.”&nbsp;
 
 On a lighter note, he added, “Get married,” and everyone burst out laughing.

Daaji reached home and spent some time watching a few videos on his computer. After dinner, between 8.30 p.m. and 9.30 p.m., he recorded a few videos with the media team for various programs.


 When asked for a solution to the growing issue of children’s addiction to mobile phones and digital gadgets, Daaji said, “Meditate.”&nbsp;
 
 He added with a sad expression, “Who will listen to me if I ask them to meditate? Even our practitioners, themselves, don’t meditate regularly. They are always busy with their mobiles, so how can they become examples for their children?”


 Later he went through some of the proposed designs for his upcoming book, The Wisdom Bridge. Daaji saw all of them with keen interest and requested the team to get some more designs ready.


 After this long and tiring session, he called it a day.


 In the silence of the night, Daaji’s repeated message throughout the day – to meditate for peace and calm – rang loud and clear in the hearts and minds of his associates.&nbsp;

When asked for a solution to the growing issue of children’s addiction to mobile phones and digital gadgets, Daaji said, “Meditate.”&nbsp;
 
 He added with a sad expression, “Who will listen to me if I ask them to meditate? Even our practitioners, themselves, don’t meditate regularly. They are always busy with their mobiles, so how can they become examples for their children?”

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Talking about the attitude to work, Daaji said, “Remain absorbed in the Lord and work.”

Kanha Shantivanam 18th June 2022

Daaji spent almost the entire morning inspecting the ongoing work at various places in Kanha, meeting the project leads and guiding them.


 He met up with Srikanth, Satyan and Sudhir Marwaha to discuss a project on the expansion of the existing ponds and water reservoirs in Kanha. He suggested the Heartyculture Nursery team to trim all the trees regularly, little by little, so that the trees grow better and at the same time the team’s workload is reduced in the future.

Later he visited the site office and discussed a few civil projects with Sudhir Marwaha. He went around the interiors studio and suggested a few add-ons to make it look more attractive.&nbsp;

After reaching home, between 11.20 am. and 12 pm, Daaji had a discussion with Vinay and Balaji regarding a construction project.

After lunch, he shared some of his reflections. Daaji said, “A real Sahaj Margi is a pilgrim on the path towards divinity; someone who has moved away from ‘I, me and mine’ to ‘Thou’. This understanding automatically unfolds when we arrive at the state Babuji describes as the ‘living dead’. It does not mean physical death, but a psychological death where we slowly replace ‘I’ with God. When ‘I’ is replaced by Him, life becomes completely natural or sahaj. This is what is meant by ‘life in life’. Life in life is real life.”

In the evening, between 6 p.m. and 7.30 p.m., Daaji met up with a few dignitaries and seekers in his office. The guests included Subbarao Vaddadi, director of B-LNG, and film director, Kishore Kumar Pardasani.


 Subbarao had a discussion with Daaji regarding the installation of LNG, CNG, biogas and solar power units at Kanha. They also spoke about helping villagers run their tractors with biogas, and providing training to make them aware about the health hazards of alcohol.

Later Sai Nath, an eminent Indian author, met Daaji and presented him with his latest book, Daily Prayers.

After the meetings and discussions, Daaji conducted a short meditation and then left for home.&nbsp;

Around 10.30 p.m., while talking about meditation, Daaji remarked, “Meditation is a subtle link that connects the limited with the unlimited, atman with the Paramatma, mortal with the immortal, within us, where the kingdom of truth, the kingdom of the divine and everything resides.”


 With this, he retired for the night.

Daaji said, “A real Sahaj Margi is a pilgrim on the path towards divinity; someone who has moved away from ‘I, me and mine’ to ‘Thou’. This understanding automatically unfolds when we arrive at the state Babuji describes as the ‘living dead’. It does not mean physical death, but a psychological death where we slowly replace ‘I’ with God. When ‘I’ is replaced by Him, life becomes completely natural or sahaj. This is what is meant by ‘life in life’. Life in life is real life.”

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Daaji remarked, “Meditation is a subtle link that connects the limited with the unlimited, atman with the Paramatma, mortal with the immortal, within us, where the kingdom of truth, the kingdom of the divine and everything resides.”


Kanha Shantivanam 17th June 2022

Daaji started the day with HIS routine walk and then started responding to the emails


 7:45am: Daaji had meeting with Br. Sudhir Marva regarding the construction activities


 Post breakfast Daaji joined Sahaj in the Road cleaning vehicle and spent almost an hour in cleaning the roads

10:30am: Daaji was busy with meetings, which included discussion with Br. Satyan on water,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 Discussion on ashram events and July Bhandara with Br. Ranawat, then&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 meeting with Sis. Deepika and Br. Rahul regarding civil work.


 After the meetings Daaji was on ashram rounds for more than one hour along with Sudhir ji Vinith ji other all deportments heads

6pm: Daaji met few abhyasis in HIS office and conducted meditation for them

On the way back home Daaji met the abhyasis waiting for HIM near the Gokul point&nbsp;

<h2>
 A pure heart is a fertile ground for goodness.
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 Many spiritual teachers say that meditation leads to heightened awareness and clarity of mind. It is true. It is considered to be progress. But is that really enough to progress? With heightened awareness and a clear mind, a thief will become a better thief! Meditation enhances the qualities already found within us. For true spiritual progress, in addition to meditation there is a need to purify our hearts and minds of all the impurities. This creates purity. Purity gives birth to many other things that are good. For example, you can be pure and at the same time you can be simple, but you can also be simple and still impure. Being simple is not enough. Purity is the foundation for all that is good in spiritual life. Purity weaves destiny.

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 Elevated consciousness and conditioning
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 Daaji was going through some texts about spiritual practices, and the author was presenting the limitations of the mind. In context it made perfect sense, but for a beginner, it could easily create the wrong impression about the mind, missing the whole spirit of elevation of consciousness as spiritual progress. Daaji remarked, "Those people with an elevated consciousness have nothing to worry about when they read something. They are able to differentiate what is good from what is not. They are not easily conditioned by books because they already have a better understanding. In a similar way, we have a better understanding of life when we are not influenced by samskaras, when our consciousness is pure."

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When we let go of our inhibitions and do our best and often end up pushing beyond our limits, we achieve progress. Nature has decided a course of evolution for the humankind. It has pre-determined that human beings will pass through hurdles to emerge stronger and better. These hurdles are different for each person. Some could experience mental obstacles, while others experience physical or emotional challenges.

Kanha Shantivanam

After breakfast, Daaji sat with Sahaj in the road cleaning machine and spent almost an hour cleaning the roads of Kanha Shanti Vanam. On his way back home, he met the seekers who were waiting for him near Gokul Point.

Daaji began his day with a walk, after which he took time to respond to his e-mails.


 At 7:45 am, he met up with Sudhir Marwaha and discussed construction activities.

From 10:30 am onward, Daaji was busy meeting various department heads. He met up with Satyan to discuss activities related to water preservation; Vineet Ranawat to discuss certain events at Kanha, including the Bhandara in July; Deepika and Rahul regarding civil work.

Thereafter, he left for his rounds of Kanha and spent more than an hour going around the premises. He was joined by Sudhir Marwaha, Vineet Ranawat, and other department heads along the way.

In the evening around 6 pm, Daaji met a few seekers in his office and conducted meditation. Afterward, he spoke at length on the subject of purity.


 Daaji emphasized the relevance of giving the right suggestions at the time of cleaning. He clarified that while suggesting what is leaving during the Cleaning, we must use the word ‘impurities’ instead of ‘complexities’. He said, “So, purity comes first as a result. Simplicity is a quality we get out of purity. If you are pure, you are bound to be simple. But the reverse is not true. You may be simple, but absolutely impure. A pure heart is a fertile ground for goodness.”


 Speaking about the relevance of Cleaning, Daaji explained, “Many spiritual teachers say that meditation leads to heightened awareness and clarity of mind, and that is considered to be some progress. While this may be true, is it really enough? Meditation enhances the qualities already within us. In that case, with heightened awareness and a clear mind, would a thief not become a better thief?


 “For true spiritual progress, in addition to meditation, there is a need to purify our hearts and minds of all impurities. Purity gives birth to many other things that are good. For example, you can be pure and at the same time you can be simple. But you can be simple and still impure. So being simple is not enough. Purity is the foundation for all that is good. Purity weaves destiny.”


 The session was enlightening.

Later in the night around 10 pm, Daaji spent some time reading literature where the author had written in length about the human mind. While in context it made perfect sense, for a beginner it could have easily created a wrong impression about the mind, its potential and limitations.


 Daaji remarked, “People with an elevated consciousness have nothing to worry about when they read something. They are able to differentiate what is good from what is not. They are not easily conditioned by books, because they already have a better understanding. Similarly, we have a better understanding of life when we are not influenced by samskaras, when our consciousness is pure.”


 The long day finally came to a closure.

Daaji remarked, “People with an elevated consciousness have nothing to worry about when they read something. They are able to differentiate what is good from what is not. They are not easily conditioned by books, because they already have a better understanding. Similarly, we have a better understanding of life when we are not influenced by samskaras, when our consciousness is pure.”

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Daaji said, “So, purity comes first as a result. Simplicity is a quality we get out of purity. If you are pure, you are bound to be simple. But the reverse is not true. You may be simple, but absolutely impure. A pure heart is a fertile ground for goodness.” 

Kanha Shantivanam 16th June 2022

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A live journal of blessed activities in and around Kanha with Daaji

As usual, Daaji woke up early and started his workday at 4 am working at his desk and on the computer. Later he went to inspect the new greenhouse set up behind his home. He walked along the teak wood path, and upon learning from the volunteers there that the neem tree saplings were thriving, now nearly a thousand strong in the nursery, he expressed his joy. &nbsp;He then suggested planting a specific type of grass near the new slopes of the ashram to help hold the soil together. The volunteers discussed the plan to plant a large number of coconut trees, along with one lemon tree for every small group of coconut trees with him. Daaji thoughtfully considered the irrigation needs of the trees, knowing that coconut trees require more water than lemon trees. Eventually, they decided upon controlled drip irrigation, which allowed them to begin a new series of plantations in designated areas. &nbsp;Afterwards, Daaji returned and went through his morning exercise routine. Following breakfast, Daaji went to his office and conducted a sitting for the abhyasis who were waiting for him there. &nbsp;

After the sitting, Daaji headed to the meditation hall stage building to meet a few abhyasis and conducted a meditation session for them. After a brief silence, one by one, people approached him - a few with their projects, some bringing their children for birthday blessings, and others with their life concerns. Daaji affectionately attended to each person giving them time and listening to them patiently, giving gifts to a few children. When a lady fell at his feet, he was visibly upset, reminding people not to do so. He gently chided the abhyasi who had brought the lady, saying, "Had you not told her not to fall at my feet? No good will come of this. Perhaps if she had learned to fall at her parents' feet, it would have been better!" It is truly remarkable how he lovingly addresses everyone's needs in spite of such uncomfortable scenes at times. &nbsp;Later in the day, he met with the Hearty Culture team, who had new products to show him for his approval. He listened and provided necessary feedback and direction until they had finished their updates. He also met with the editorial team members, offering his insights related to publication matters. &nbsp;

When a lady fell at his feet, he was visibly upset, reminding people not to do so. Daaji gently chided the abhyasi who had brought the lady, saying, "Had you not told her not to fall at my feet? No good will come of this. Perhaps if she had learned to fall at her parents' feet, it would have been better!"&nbsp;

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Spending a day around Daaji feels like a profound experience. Daaji’s even the tiniest and seemingly insignificant deed has so much meaning and lesson. 

Kanha Shantivanam 16th July 2024

This morning, Daaji woke up very early with a peaceful start to the day. At 5:30 am, he went out on a walk around the grounds of Kanha. While discussing the lighting for the greenhouse projects, Daaji emphasized the need for a good lighting system to ensure proper photosynthesis for the plants. After seeing the work done by the solar panel team, he suggested adding polycarbonate sheets between the solar panels to allow some light to come through. He also noticed some pepper plants that needed support and offered advice on how to tie them properly.&nbsp;&nbsp;As he walked along the water canal, Daaji came across a sandalwood tree that had fallen due to the rain. A team was already at the site recovering the fallen tree. He supervised the gardening team as they worked to set the tree back and up again safely. After feeding the fish, Daaji went to observe the various agricultural fields. He was pleased to see the dragon fruit trees thriving well. &nbsp;Daaji’s attention to detail, care towards every plant, sapling, and person is a point to note here and teaches us volumes as to how every action, word, and gesture of ours can have a profound impact.&nbsp; &nbsp;

As he walked along the water canal, Daaji came across a sandalwood tree that had fallen due to the rain. A team was already at the site recovering the fallen tree. He supervised the gardening team as they worked to set the tree back and up again safely.

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Daaji teaches with his example. He embodies the ideals, kindness, and compassion he believes in, which show us the way to lead our lives.

Kanha Shantivanam 15th July 2024

Daaji conducted the first satsangh in the main meditation hall since his return from his overseas travels. For all the Kanha residents who are meditating with Daaji after a gap of about 50 days, it was an enthralling experience to see him back on the main stage of the hall and conduct the meditation session.&nbsp;&nbsp;Daaji virtually inaugurated the meditation hall at Khair, Aligarh, UP, India, during this satsangh. After that, he distributed the certificates to the yoga training students who had just completed their RYT200 level course.&nbsp;&nbsp;Following this, he answered questions from the teachers coming from the state of Sikkim, India. The proceedings are recorded here:&nbsp;After the Q&amp;A Daaji then announced the pilot project of collecting used kitchen oil to convert it to biofuel saying that once we had a sufficient volume he would share with everyone the results of this pilot-run of this project.&nbsp;Then he said goodbye to the young new abhyasis taking their first sitting on the stage. As he exited the stage, he was greeted by a little child, and her father, from Sikkim. Daaji graciously accepted the scarf offered by the father and put it on the little girl.&nbsp; &nbsp;

He then went to his office where he met with a senior officer of the Indian Navy. The Vice-Admiral, Anand Sardesai, asked Daaji several questions on the nature of combat and war. The dialogue between the Vice-Admiral and Daaji delved into the complexities of predicting future events of destruction as predicted by many a sage and oracle. The Vice Admiral was very curious regarding the philosophical nature of being a warrior. Daaji articulated that predicting the future was inherently difficult due to its dynamic and fluid nature, heavily influenced by the actions and will of people. While it was possible to foresee certain events in astrology, these predictions could be altered by human intervention. However, once a path of destruction was initiated, it became a matter of when, rather than if, it would occur. Daaji referenced the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle to highlight the inherent uncertainties in making precise predictions, explaining that just as it is difficult to determine both the position and momentum of a particle simultaneously, predicting the exact timing and location of future events is equally challenging.&nbsp;To illustrate his point further, Daaji drew on historical epics like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. He recounted how the destinies of key characters were altered by human emotions and actions. For instance, in the Ramayana, although the horoscopes of Rama and Sita predicted happiness, their lives took a tragic turn due to the jealousy of Kaikeyi and the ego of Dasharatha who preferred sending his beloved son to the forest rather than break a vow given to his wife, however incoherent her request to him seemed to be. Similarly, the great wars in both the Ramayana and the Mahabharata were precipitated by what could be termed as the “arrogance" of Bhishma and Dasharatha, respectively. Daaji boldly suggested that if these figures had been humble enough to reconsider their oaths and promises, the outcomes could have been vastly different.&nbsp;Addressing the Vice-Admiral's perspective on warrior ethos, Daaji emphasized that being a warrior was not merely about engaging in violence. Instead, it encompassed a broader responsibility of protecting the weak, fostering compassion, teamwork, and a commitment to peace. He referenced the Bhagavad Gita, where Arjuna grappled with the moral dilemma of participating in destruction. Daaji underscored the importance of maintaining righteousness, which is often more challenging than it appears. He humorously remarked that if divine figures like Krishna or Rama were to spend time among people today, they would quickly become burdensome, as people prefer to honor them in temples rather than integrate their principles into their daily lives.&nbsp;Daaji also critiqued present-day worship practices, noting a significant departure from the genuine spiritual connection that characterized Vedic times. He lamented that contemporary rituals often lacked true feeling and had become a form of escapism. In contrast, during the Vedic era, people felt a profound connection with nature and divinity, perceiving God's presence in themselves, the sky, rivers, mountains, and the cosmos. Daaji argued that today's worship often involved external rituals without an internal spiritual experience, marking a degradation of the original essence of Hinduism.&nbsp;In summary, the dialogue covered the unpredictability of future events, the philosophical nature of being a warrior, and a critique of modern worship practices. Daaji's insights highlighted the importance of humility, compassion, and genuine spiritual connection in navigating life's challenges and maintaining righteousness. &nbsp;

He greeted a visiting abhyasi couple who were visiting Kanha for the first time to meet Daaji. They were happy to be in his presence and Daaji warmly welcomed them into the fold. Later he went back home after saying goodbye to all.

Daaji also critiqued present-day worship practices, noting a significant departure from the genuine spiritual connection that characterized Vedic times. He lamented that contemporary rituals often lacked true feeling and had become a form of escapism. In contrast, during the Vedic era, people felt a profound connection with nature and divinity, perceiving God's presence in themselves, the sky, rivers, mountains, and the cosmos. Daaji argued that today's worship often involved external rituals without an internal spiritual experience, marking a degradation of the original essence of Hinduism.

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The day started with the much-awaited satsangh after Daaji’s return from his world tour. After fifty days, residents of Kanha and many abhyasi could join him to meditate. 

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11th July &nbsp;In the early hours of the morning, around 6:30 am, Daaji made an unexpected visit to the institution's land, much to the delight of the volunteers who had already been working in the field since early morning. Their faces lit up with joy at the surprise visit from Daaji and they requested a group photo with him, which Daaji obliged affectionately. Thus capturing a moment to be cherished. He surveyed the papaya garden and coconut trees.&nbsp;Daaji has been dedicated to the cause of Forests by Heartfulness. He was in touch with the teams in Kanha guiding them and providing feedback on their regular updates to the ongoing work. This initiative helps not only set the benchmark in environmental efforts but also acts as a model for other organizations to emulate. Jeybal discussed several ideas on cultivation plans for that spot where even more vegetables could be grown on a large scale. After coming home Daaji went around the garden for a while.&nbsp; &nbsp;

12th July &nbsp;As soon as he was up and about for the day, Daaji got to work. He was at his computer desk attending to the necessary work. Then he went on a long walk along with Jeybal. Daaji inspected various areas of the garden with keen interest. He talked about a special project he had been contemplating, aimed at transforming a section of the institution's land into a denser forest. Daaji mentioned that a particular oil could serve as a biofuel and improve the fertility of the soil. He explained the concept of repurposing used cooking oil for sustainable purposes, and that this initiative would be announced with the larger audience soon. At a very high level, the plan is to collect used cooking oil from all the homes, the main kitchen, and the canteen in Kanha to pilot this eco-friendly project here.

13th July &nbsp;In the morning, Daaji went to his office at the back of the meditation hall stage to meet with a few abhyasis waiting for him.&nbsp; His arrival was marked by a warm greeting from an elderly abhyasi who was celebrating his birthday. This brother presented Daaji with a large bottle of his homemade golden honey, which Daaji accepted gracefully, extending his heartfelt birthday wishes.An abhyasi from Tumkunkta ashram, located on the outskirts of Secunderabad city, met him and said that the abhyasis there were eager to know when he’d visit the ashram. Daaji assured them that he'd like to visit them soon and wondered if they could leave that day itself and hold the next day’s Sunday satsangh there. However, when some other work came up at Kanha, he decided that he would visit at another time.&nbsp;When it was the ashram management team’s turn to present their updates of the ongoing work in Kanha, Daaji conveyed his satisfaction to the ashram manager &amp; chairman, Vineet Ranawat, commending him and his team for managing the affairs of the ashram so well. Consequently, there was no need for him to further review the ongoing programs that brother Vineet had brought to show him.Daaji conducted satsangh for all those who were present in the office room, and after that, he continued to attend to those who had gathered in the room. The abhyasis affectionately approached him, each with their requests, stories to tell, and news to share. Some shared joyous tidings, while others sought clarity amidst confusion, and a few others approached with tears, sharing their painful experiences. Daaji listened attentively to each person, providing guidance, sympathy, and direction as needed.&nbsp; Everyone felt heard and was grateful for the time Daaji spent with them. He had to return home for some other work that was awaiting him. But instead, he stretched himself to be available to all those who needed him there at the time.&nbsp;

Daaji's arrival was marked by a warm greeting from an elderly abhyasi who was celebrating his birthday. This brother presented Daaji with a large bottle of his homemade golden honey, which Daaji accepted gracefully, extending his heartfelt birthday wishes.

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Daaji’s days at Kanha are going quite peacefully, which was much needed, especially after his hectic visits to Dubai, Europe, and the USA. However, he kept meeting abhyasis with his usual kindness and compassion, inspiring us all with his example. 

Kanha Shantivanam 11th - 13th July 2024

In the early hours of the morning, Daaji returned to India after a long journey. His flight LH752 from Frankfurt landed at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, just a few hours after a heavy downpour around 1.40 AM.&nbsp; &nbsp;A large group of excited and joyful abhyasis awaited Daaji's arrival. It was 2 AM when Daaji finally emerged, accompanied by a few abhyasis from Frankfurt on the last leg of his journey. As he stepped out, he greeted the eager faces near the gate with a few kind words. Those standing behind the barriers soon began to unfurl their banners, cheerfully displaying, "Welcome back, Daaji!".&nbsp; &nbsp;Noting the presence of many familiar faces, Daaji paused several times to exchange greetings, lifting everyone's spirits despite the long flight, which lasted over eight hours. His cheerful demeanor was a welcome sight. &nbsp;He then got into a car driven by his son, Marg, and headed home with Pratima Ben. Kanha's atmosphere was jubilant even in the wee hours of the morning. Many abhyasis had gathered at the gate, eagerly awaiting Daaji's arrival. The pathways of Kanha were adorned with pretty lights, leading to his home, where his family was ready to welcome him ever so warmly. &nbsp;

After getting freshened up Daaji went to his swing and had some tea and snacks. Later he went to bed around 4:30 AM. Daaji rested till 11:30 AM catching up on the jet lag. Little later all three grandchildren were with him for the first time in months. They were seated in his lap with evident joy that lit up the little room! Only little Devki, the eldest of his grandchildren, was in school, at that time in the morning, so it was not the full circle yet. After giving the little ones the gifts he had brought back for them, he rested some more.&nbsp; &nbsp;Around 6 PM, a few abhyasis who were waiting for him, met him while he sat on the swing. Light banter kept everyone smiling as there was an ease of his presence for being back in Kanha. A little later, Daaji went for a walk in the garden. A sister who was going to Australia came to say goodbye to Daaji as she was leaving that day. This was followed by a quiet moment when they all meditated around 8 pm with Daaji after which practically everyone left in the gathering silence of a quiet Kanha evening leaving Daaji to rest for the evening. Daaji had dinner with some of them and then retired to bed.&nbsp; &nbsp;

The Highlight of the Day &nbsp;All three grandchildren were with him for the first time in months. They were seated in his lap with evident joy that lit up the little room! Only little Devki, the eldest of his grandchildren, was in school, at that time in the morning, so it was not the full circle yet. &nbsp;

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Daaji reached Hyderabad and Kanha in the wee hours of the morning. His presence in Kanha changed the atmosphere of the place as if a new wave of positivity had arrived. He spent his day with his family, his grandchildren, and some abhyasis. 

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