Usually, on these walks Daaji gently clears the leaves that have fallen on the path, placing them by the roadside or near the trees to enable them to turn into compost. Intrigued by this practice, Devki inquired, "Dada, why do leaves fall to the ground?"
Daaji responded with wisdom, “As leaves age, they wither and eventually fall, making way for new ones. Just like everything and everyone, when they grow old, they pass away. When we die, we can observe from above what we've left behind.”
Daaji began his day with a walk, inspecting the health of the trees and giving meaningful suggestions to his team of associates.
On returning home, he conducted meditation at 10am for the guests present at home and included the participants from the Preceptor Training Batch, asking them to attend the meditation session from wherever they were at the time.
The day passed by as usual. Daaji took a rejuvenating afternoon nap and woke up to a tranquil evening. While savouring a cup of coffee, his grandson, Nanak, toddled in to watch some television with his grandpa. As they enjoyed their show, Daaji's elder granddaughter came in, holding a beautiful card she had crafted at school. Daaji's eyes twinkled with joy as he admired the card and exclaimed, "Dada looks funny!" in response to the delightful drawings.
In that moment of love and intense purity, Daaji decided to play the Gayatri Mantra for his grandchildren. As the serene melody filled the room, he sang along, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
Afterwards, Daaji, twinkling with delight, proposed a walk and Devki eagerly agreed to accompany. During their stroll, the grandfather–granddaughter duo engaged in heartfelt conversations, strengthening their special bond.
Usually, on these walks Daaji gently clears the leaves that have fallen on the path, placing them by the roadside or near the trees to enable them to turn into compost. Intrigued by this practice, Devki inquired, “Dada, why do leaves fall to the ground?”
Daaji responded with wisdom, “As leaves age, they wither and eventually fall, making way for new ones. Just like everything and everyone, when they grow old, they pass away. When we die, we can observe from above what we've left behind.”
Curious, Devki pressed on, "What does it look like from above? What can we see?" Daaji's reply was enigmatic, "We'll only know when we get there."
Their walk continued, leading them to a canal near Daaji's home. The heartful duo decided to gather some fish food to feed the aquatic residents of the canal. With the light of a torch guiding their way, Devki and Daaji embarked on their new adventure. The torch's beam cast playful shadows of the two, leading to a lesson in light and shadow as Daaji showed how the distance of the torch from an object affected the size of the shadow. Devki was enthralled as she discovered that their shadows could shrink or expand.
As they walked, they encountered numerous snails on the path. Daaji imparted the importance of gentleness and respect for all life forms, demonstrating how to place the snails safely aside so that they do not accidentally fall under anyone’s feet. One snail, perfectly poised in the center of the road, received special attention. Daaji carefully moved it and laid a leaf like a snug blanket on top. Devki, attentive and compassionate, began to spot snails along the way, calling out, "Dada, snail! Be careful." Their journey was filled with meaningful interactions with these tiny creatures.
Upon reaching a road illuminated by streetlights, Daaji seized the opportunity to teach Devki about shadows created by multiple light sources. He explained the fascinating phenomenon, leaving Devki enchanted by the spectacle of three figures – two shadows and one real. Her happiness was boundless.
These moments between Daaji and Devki were not only a testament to their love but also a reflection of the valuable life lessons that Daaji imparts during their heartwarming moments together.
As they returned home, Daaji was met by a group of eager meditation practitioners waiting to see him. He graciously engaged with them.
At night, Daaji savoured a quiet dinner, bid Devki goodnight and prepared for a meeting with preceptor candidates at the Comfort Dorm at 8:40pm.
Daaji reached the Comfort Dorm around 8.45pm. As soon as he alighted from the car, he met two kids who were early waiting for him. He delighted the kinds by presenting them with toy cars. One can imagine the joy and happiness in the little ones on receiving gifts from beloved Daaji.
He then proceeded to meet all the members assembled in the Comfort Dorm. After enquiring if all the participants from the Preceptor Training Batch were present, he proceeded to conduct a meditation session from 8.50 pm to 9.14 pm. After the meditation, Daaji announced that he will conduct the final sitting for the participants from the Preceptor Training Batch the next morning and then left for home.
