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The difference between

impossible and Possiblelies in a person's determination.

Akram Youth June 2015 | English Dada Bhagwan Parivar 12

Do not Protect

Pratikraman

Analyse

Nischay

'Arise! Awake! And stop not until the goal is reached'. Ten little words by Swami

Vivekananda, yet they go a long way to instill a sense of determination and sincerity for

our every goal.

Friends, we all must have set goals at some point in our lives. Also when facing

obstacles we might have given up on them thinking about our own limitations or blaming

the circumstances. Instead at such times if we were to study the lives of inspirational

personalities like Abraham Lincon or Steve Jobs. It would reignite the spark and help us

put in that extra bit of effort to achieve what we had set out to do. I would also

recommend reading about Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel whose life bears testimony of what

one can achieve through sheer determination.

In this issue we have highlighted the significance of determination through various

articles and we hope it shall help rekindle the fire to achieve your goals.

- Dimple Mehta.

Editorial

Dimple Mehta on behalf of

Mahavideh Foundation

Simandhar City, Adalaj -

382421. Dist- Gandhinagar

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Year: 3. Issue: 2.

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06

08

10

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Gnani with Youth

| Nischay

Koshish Karne Valo ki kabhi

har nahi hoti

Habit

Gnani's Scientific Solutions

Step - 2

The Nischay breakers

Dadas Book Excerpt| Dadavani (December 1995)

Gnani an idol of Astonishment

Glimpses of Great Souls

| Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

News update | Statue of Unity

iStar Experience

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16

18

21

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'Arise! Awake! And stop not until the goal is reached'. Ten little words by Swami

Vivekananda, yet they go a long way to instill a sense of determination and sincerity for

our every goal.

Friends, we all must have set goals at some point in our lives. Also when facing

obstacles we might have given up on them thinking about our own limitations or blaming

the circumstances. Instead at such times if we were to study the lives of inspirational

personalities like Abraham Lincon or Steve Jobs. It would reignite the spark and help us

put in that extra bit of effort to achieve what we had set out to do. I would also

recommend reading about Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel whose life bears testimony of what

one can achieve through sheer determination.

In this issue we have highlighted the significance of determination through various

articles and we hope it shall help rekindle the fire to achieve your goals.

- Dimple Mehta.

Editorial

Dimple Mehta on behalf of

Mahavideh Foundation

Simandhar City, Adalaj -

382421. Dist- Gandhinagar

Mahavideh Foundation

Simandhar City, Adalaj -

382421. Dist- Gandhinagar

Printed & Published by

Owned by

Printed at

Amba Offset

Basement, Parshvanath

Chambers, Nr. RBI,

Usmanpura, Ahmedabad-14.

Mahavideh Foundation

Simandhar City, Adalaj -

382421. Dist- Gandhinagar

Published atPublisher & Editor:

Dimple Mehta

Pg. 24 - June 2015.

Year: 3. Issue: 2.

Cont. Issue: 26.

email: akramyouth@dadabhagwan.org

website: youth.dadabhagwan.org

store.dadabhagwan.org/akram-youth

Contact :

Gnani Ni Chhayama (GNC),

Trimandir Sankul,

Simandhar City,

Ahmedabad-Kalol Highway,

Adalaj, Dist. Gandhinagar,

Gujarat-382421

Phone: (079) 39830100

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nts 04

06

08

10

11

12

Gnani with Youth

| Nischay

Koshish Karne Valo ki kabhi

har nahi hoti

Habit

Gnani's Scientific Solutions

Step - 2

The Nischay breakers

Dadas Book Excerpt| Dadavani (December 1995)

Gnani an idol of Astonishment

Glimpses of Great Souls

| Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

News update | Statue of Unity

iStar Experience

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16

18

21

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Questioner : I am doing Engineering, but

when I sit to study I am unable to

concentrate for long. What should I do?

Pujyashri : Before we sit down to study

we must pray to Dada Bhagwan- Hey

Dada Bhagwan, please give me enough

strength to concentrate on my studies.

Ask for this strength 5 to 10 times and

then chant Dada Bhagwan na Asim Jai

Jai Kar Ho for 10 minutes with eyes

closed while visualizing every letter.

Begin your studies after this. If there is

any noise or distraction, tell yourself-

Alkesh, concentrate! We have decided

to study for 3 hours and we have hardly

studied for 20 minutes. Be sincere!

During the course of time there may be

several causes of distraction like the

sound of T.V. serials, traffic noise, music

etc. Once we firmly decide to get up only

after studying for a preset duration, we

shall derive immense strength. Even

Gnani with

Youth

nature will help us and will bring about

necessary circumstantial evidences that

do not disturb our studies. In this way

you can virtually finish studies in a span

of 2 to 3 hours which would otherwise

require 7 to 8 hours, thereby saving at

least 5 hours. Once a decision has been

taken it has a lot of power, so one should

firmly decide everything and once

decided should not waiver from that

decision. Suppose you have decided to

study for an hour or two, the duration

may be as per your desire but once

decided you should remain sincere to it.

You may decide to relax for 20 minutes

after studying for one hour. In that case

you may do so. Relax for 20 minutes, but

be sincere to that particular time

duration marked for studies. This way

the mind will be pleased and will stay at

ease and you will get strength to study

for more hours. Firmly deciding gives a

lot of power and that too the positive

kind. Then if a friend comes along and

disturbs us and we have 40 minutes left

for completion we must be firm & tell

him Not now please. Let me complete

my studies.'' Don't get up midway and

stick to your schedule. By doing so you

will get all the necessary help from

nature. Do you understand?

04 | June 2015 Akram Youth | 05

Nischay

How focused we are while

crossing a narrow bridge over

a deep ocean! In such a

situation we don't need to

remind ourselves to stay

focused constantly. Once

decided we remain aware

constantly.

Aptasutra 687

In case we falter after taking a

decision, we should try again

and again. Negative thoughts

such as 'I can't do it' will

destroy strength of one's

relative-self (Pratishthit

Atma).

Aptasutra 688

Firm determination is that

which 'Once decided, lasts

forever.' Then you will get

necessary footing at the right

time. But if one deviates, he will

not gain the same. If one takes

some decisions and then keeps

changing them, then they will

bear fruit no doubt, but over a

period of time and that too in

bits and pieces, not at a stretch.

Aptasutra 689

Taking firm

decision is an

'effort' by

itself.

Aptasutra 692

Questioner : I am doing Engineering, but

when I sit to study I am unable to

concentrate for long. What should I do?

Pujyashri : Before we sit down to study

we must pray to Dada Bhagwan- Hey

Dada Bhagwan, please give me enough

strength to concentrate on my studies.

Ask for this strength 5 to 10 times and

then chant Dada Bhagwan na Asim Jai

Jai Kar Ho for 10 minutes with eyes

closed while visualizing every letter.

Begin your studies after this. If there is

any noise or distraction, tell yourself-

Alkesh, concentrate! We have decided

to study for 3 hours and we have hardly

studied for 20 minutes. Be sincere!

During the course of time there may be

several causes of distraction like the

sound of T.V. serials, traffic noise, music

etc. Once we firmly decide to get up only

after studying for a preset duration, we

shall derive immense strength. Even

Gnani with

Youth

nature will help us and will bring about

necessary circumstantial evidences that

do not disturb our studies. In this way

you can virtually finish studies in a span

of 2 to 3 hours which would otherwise

require 7 to 8 hours, thereby saving at

least 5 hours. Once a decision has been

taken it has a lot of power, so one should

firmly decide everything and once

decided should not waiver from that

decision. Suppose you have decided to

study for an hour or two, the duration

may be as per your desire but once

decided you should remain sincere to it.

You may decide to relax for 20 minutes

after studying for one hour. In that case

you may do so. Relax for 20 minutes, but

be sincere to that particular time

duration marked for studies. This way

the mind will be pleased and will stay at

ease and you will get strength to study

for more hours. Firmly deciding gives a

lot of power and that too the positive

kind. Then if a friend comes along and

disturbs us and we have 40 minutes left

for completion we must be firm & tell

him Not now please. Let me complete

my studies.'' Don't get up midway and

stick to your schedule. By doing so you

will get all the necessary help from

nature. Do you understand?

04 | June 2015 Akram Youth | 05

Nischay

How focused we are while

crossing a narrow bridge over

a deep ocean! In such a

situation we don't need to

remind ourselves to stay

focused constantly. Once

decided we remain aware

constantly.

Aptasutra 687

In case we falter after taking a

decision, we should try again

and again. Negative thoughts

such as 'I can't do it' will

destroy strength of one's

relative-self (Pratishthit

Atma).

Aptasutra 688

Firm determination is that

which 'Once decided, lasts

forever.' Then you will get

necessary footing at the right

time. But if one deviates, he will

not gain the same. If one takes

some decisions and then keeps

changing them, then they will

bear fruit no doubt, but over a

period of time and that too in

bits and pieces, not at a stretch.

Aptasutra 689

Taking firm

decision is an

'effort' by

itself.

Aptasutra 692

,

, ...

...

-

Abraham Lincoln

Born in poverty, he repeatedly faced failures.

He could have quit many times, but he was a

fighter and history shows that he became

one of the greatest presidents of America.

Let us see the list of failures in Abraham

Lincolns Life...

Failed in business. Ran for state legislature

- lost. Also lost his job. Wanted to go to law

school but couldn't get in. Borrowed some

money from a friend, went bankrupt. Spent

the next 17 years of his life paying off this

debt.

Ran for state legislature again - won. Was

engaged to be married, his fianc died. Had

a total nervous breakdown. Sought to

become speaker of the state legislature -

defeated. Sought to become elector -

defeated. Ran for Congress - lost.

Then in 1846, ran for Congress again - this

time he won - went to Washington and did a good job.

Ran for re-election to Congress - lost. Sought the job of land officer in his home state -

rejected. Ran for Senate of the United States - lost. Sought the Vice-Presidential nomination at

his party's national convention - got less than 100 votes. Ran for U.S. Senate again - lost.

In 1860, elected president of the United States.

...

Lincoln was a fighter

and he never gave up.

...

Steve Jobs

C o l l e g e d r o p o u t . F i r e d t e c h e x e c u t i v e .

Unsuccessful businessman.

Steve Jobs will always be best known for his

incredible success in guiding Apple Inc. and

transforming the entire computer and phone

industry. But he is also remembered fondly as the

poster child for making mistakes.

Steve Jobs wasn't just fired. He was dumped

by Apple, his baby, the company he co-founded.

Later in a speech, Jobs recalled the devastating public humiliation of being ousted, and

conceded that he even considered running away from Silicon Valley. Only later did he see

how the blow helped him. I didn't see it then, but it turned out that getting fired from

Apple was the best thing that could have ever happened to me. The heaviness of being

successful was replaced by the lightness of being a beginner again, less sure about

everything. It freed me to enter one of the most creative periods of my life. During his

time away from Apple, Jobs bought the animation studio Pixar. Pixar revolutionized

animated movie making with releases such as Toy Story, Finding Nemo and Cars. On

rejoining Apple, Steve Jobs created a revolution in his field with his novel ideas and unique

concepts. During his years at the Apple, he administered the development of the iMac, iTunes,

iPod, iPhone, iPad and had 346 US patents by his side. Today he is popularly known as the

'Father of the Digital World'.

... ,

,

,

06 | June 2015 Akram Youth | 07

,

, ...

...

-

Abraham Lincoln

Born in poverty, he repeatedly faced failures.

He could have quit many times, but he was a

fighter and history shows that he became

one of the greatest presidents of America.

Let us see the list of failures in Abraham

Lincolns Life...

Failed in business. Ran for state legislature

- lost. Also lost his job. Wanted to go to law

school but couldn't get in. Borrowed some

money from a friend, went bankrupt. Spent

the next 17 years of his life paying off this

debt.

Ran for state legislature again - won. Was

engaged to be married, his fianc died. Had

a total nervous breakdown. Sought to

become speaker of the state legislature -

defeated. Sought to become elector -

defeated. Ran for Congress - lost.

Then in 1846, ran for Congress again - this

time he won - went to Washington and did a good job.

Ran for re-election to Congress - lost. Sought the job of land officer in his home state -

rejected. Ran for Senate of the United States - lost. Sought the Vice-Presidential nomination at

his party's national convention - got less than 100 votes. Ran for U.S. Senate again - lost.

In 1860, elected president of the United States.

...

Lincoln was a fighter

and he never gave up.

...

Steve Jobs

C o l l e g e d r o p o u t . F i r e d t e c h e x e c u t i v e .

Unsuccessful businessman.

Steve Jobs will always be best known for his

incredible success in guiding Apple Inc. and

transforming the entire computer and phone

industry. But he is also remembered fondly as the

poster child for making mistakes.

Steve Jobs wasn't just fired. He was dumped

by Apple, his baby, the company he co-founded.

Later in a speech, Jobs recalled the devastating public humiliation of being ousted, and

conceded that he even considered running away from Silicon Valley. Only later did he see

how the blow helped him. I didn't see it then, but it turned out that getting fired from

Apple was the best thing that could have ever happened to me. The heaviness of being

successful was replaced by the lightness of being a beginner again, less sure about

everything. It freed me to enter one of the most creative periods of my life. During his

time away from Apple, Jobs bought the animation studio Pixar. Pixar revolutionized

animated movie making with releases such as Toy Story, Finding Nemo and Cars. On

rejoining Apple, Steve Jobs created a revolution in his field with his novel ideas and unique

concepts. During his years at the Apple, he administered the development of the iMac, iTunes,

iPod, iPhone, iPad and had 346 US patents by his side. Today he is popularly known as the

'Father of the Digital World'.

... ,

,

,

06 | June 2015 Akram Youth | 07

Professor Ramakant was explaining

the science of 'habits' during a lecture on

psychology, Habits are a result of our

opinions which eventually become our

behavioural pattern. What Mahatma

Gandhi said about habits decades ago still

holds true for us. Saying so, he

approached the white board and started

writing Gandhiji's quote.

'Your beliefs become your thoughts,

Your thoughts become your words,

Your words become your actions,

Your actions become your habits,

Your habits become your values,

Your values become your destiny.'

After reading the quote, Vidhi

remembered some events of her life and

felt as if Ramakant Sir was delivering the

lecture to make her aware of her habits.

She started reminiscing about events

from her past.

Once she had returned late from school.

As she reached home, her mother

Bhavanaben asked her, Why are you late,

kiddo?

I was playing with my friends after

school, she replied.

You have started becoming irresponsible

lately. her mother quipped. You better

focus on your studies.

Vidhi got late again the next day.

She wanted to speak the truth, but

remembering previous day's experience,

she lied to her mother to avoid being

rebuked.I stayed back at school for a

drama pract ice for the upcoming

competition. She said to save herself.

Then you must be tired. Go and

freshen up and I will prepare some snacks

for you, Bhavanaben comforted her

lovingly. Vidhi loved the way her mother

treated her. She now felt that by lying one

can avoid getting scolded and also get

pampered. This understanding grew in

her with a few more experiences and

e v e n t u a l l y b e c a m e a f i r m b e l i e f .

Consequently she kept on lying to escape

unfavourable circumstances and she soon

started getting habituated with it. It then

became a ritual to lie and not accept her

mistakes.

Every friend of mine plays after school. If

my mother wouldn't scold me, I wouldn't

be lying to her. She thought as she made

excuses to escape her mother's wrath.

Over a period of time she became such an

expert that she always had impromptu

answers to cover her follies.

While in class she now remembered

incidents of the previous day.

Before Bhavanaben left for temple, she

had instructed her saying, Vidhi, I am

going to the temple, do not forget to

complete all the chores before your Dad

returns. I will be back within an hour.

Ok, mom, Vidhi replied.

After her mother left, she obediently

went to the kitchen and started putting

away the dishes. But while doing so she

received a message on Skype from a close

friend.

Hi Vidhi! How are you? What's up?

Hi Toral! seeing you after a long time! I'm

good. Nothing new, just routine. It's just

What should I do to overcome this habit?

college and giving a helping hand at

home.

Oh, dear! If you're busy I will catch

up with you later.

No, no, just chill! You've come online

after a long time so let's chat. I can always

finish the chore later. Tell me what's new

at your end?

They got so engrossed in their chat that

Vidhi didnt realise that an hour had

passed. Her mother now returned from

the temple and realizing that she had

goofed up, Vidhi quickly cut short the

chat.

Toral, I have to leave now. Will speak to

you later. Bye. Saying so she ran to the

kitchen to finish the chores.

Her mother went straight to the bedroom

and seeing that Vidhi had not changed the

bed sheet, she asked ,

Why haven't you changed the bed sheet

yet? If your dad sees things in this state, he

will get angry.

I did go to change it, but I felt the

previous one was ok. I thought you must

have changed it already, Vidhi lied

immediately.

Why would I ask you to change it if I had

done it?

I thought...

Vidhi, didnt you hang the washed

clothes?

How can I hang the clothes, as they are

still in the washing machine? In the

meanwhile, I thought I might as well put

away the dishes.'

Vidhi had lots of excuses ready for her

mother but Bhavanben was annoyed

because Vidhi had not completed any of

the chores and she reacted angrily,

Does it take an hour to put away the

dishes?

Mom, I was helping Bunty with his Maths

assignment because he was unable to

solve it on his own. Vidhi lied again to

save herself from her mother's wrath.

Bhavanaben now cooled down thinking

that Vidhi had helped in one way if not

another. Oh, well! Now let's finish

everything quickly. Your father shall be

back soon. Now Vidhi felt relaxed, Fine!

No heated arguments now.' She started

helping her mom but she felt very guilty

for lying. .

Vidhi came back to the present on

remembering the guilty feeling. She

wondered, 'What should I do to come out

of this bad habit of lying?'

Lets see what Dadashri has to say on

this...

08 | June 2015 Akram Youth | 09

Habit

Professor Ramakant was explaining

the science of 'habits' during a lecture on

psychology, Habits are a result of our

opinions which eventually become our

behavioural pattern. What Mahatma

Gandhi said about habits decades ago still

holds true for us. Saying so, he

approached the white board and started

writing Gandhiji's quote.

'Your beliefs become your thoughts,

Your thoughts become your words,

Your words become your actions,

Your actions become your habits,

Your habits become your values,

Your values become your destiny.'

After reading the quote, Vidhi

remembered some events of her life and

felt as if Ramakant Sir was delivering the

lecture to make her aware of her habits.

She started reminiscing about events

from her past.

Once she had returned late from school.

As she reached home, her mother

Bhavanaben asked her, Why are you late,

kiddo?

I was playing with my friends after

school, she replied.

You have started becoming irresponsible

lately. her mother quipped. You better

focus on your studies.

Vidhi got late again the next day.

She wanted to speak the truth, but

remembering previous day's experience,

she lied to her mother to avoid being

rebuked.I stayed back at school for a

drama pract ice for the upcoming

competition. She said to save herself.

Then you must be tired. Go and

freshen up and I will prepare some snacks

for you, Bhavanaben comforted her

lovingly. Vidhi loved the way her mother

treated her. She now felt that by lying one

can avoid getting scolded and also get

pampered. This understanding grew in

her with a few more experiences and

e v e n t u a l l y b e c a m e a f i r m b e l i e f .

Consequently she kept on lying to escape

unfavourable circumstances and she soon

started getting habituated with it. It then

became a ritual to lie and not accept her

mistakes.

Every friend of mine plays after school. If

my mother wouldn't scold me, I wouldn't

be lying to her. She thought as she made

excuses to escape her mother's wrath.

Over a period of time she became such an

expert that she always had impromptu

answers to cover her follies.

While in class she now remembered

incidents of the previous day.

Before Bhavanaben left for temple, she

had instructed her saying, Vidhi, I am

going to the temple, do not forget to

complete all the chores before your Dad

returns. I will be back within an hour.

Ok, mom, Vidhi replied.

After her mother left, she obediently

went to the kitchen and started putting

away the dishes. But while doing so she

received a message on Skype from a close

friend.

Hi Vidhi! How are you? What's up?

Hi Toral! seeing you after a long time! I'm

good. Nothing new, just routine. It's just

What should I do to overcome this habit?

college and giving a helping hand at

home.

Oh, dear! If you're busy I will catch

up with you later.

No, no, just chill! You've come online

after a long time so let's chat. I can always

finish the chore later. Tell me what's new

at your end?

They got so engrossed in their chat that

Vidhi didnt realise that an hour had

passed. Her mother now returned from

the temple and realizing that she had

goofed up, Vidhi quickly cut short the

chat.

Toral, I have to leave now. Will speak to

you later. Bye. Saying so she ran to the

kitchen to finish the chores.

Her mother went straight to the bedroom

and seeing that Vidhi had not changed the

bed sheet, she asked ,

Why haven't you changed the bed sheet

yet? If your dad sees things in this state, he

will get angry.

I did go to change it, but I felt the

previous one was ok. I thought you must

have changed it already, Vidhi lied

immediately.

Why would I ask you to change it if I had

done it?

I thought...

Vidhi, didnt you hang the washed

clothes?

How can I hang the clothes, as they are

still in the washing machine? In the

meanwhile, I thought I might as well put

away the dishes.'

Vidhi had lots of excuses ready for her

mother but Bhavanben was annoyed

because Vidhi had not completed any of

the chores and she reacted angrily,

Does it take an hour to put away the

dishes?

Mom, I was helping Bunty with his Maths

assignment because he was unable to

solve it on his own. Vidhi lied again to

save herself from her mother's wrath.

Bhavanaben now cooled down thinking

that Vidhi had helped in one way if not

another. Oh, well! Now let's finish

everything quickly. Your father shall be

back soon. Now Vidhi felt relaxed, Fine!

No heated arguments now.' She started

helping her mom but she felt very guilty

for lying. .

Vidhi came back to the present on

remembering the guilty feeling. She

wondered, 'What should I do to come out

of this bad habit of lying?'

Lets see what Dadashri has to say on

this...

08 | June 2015 Akram Youth | 09

Habit

SOLU

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Gnani's Scientific SolutionsQuestioner: Why does a person lie?

Dadashri: A person lies out of fear. There

is an underlying fear of what someone

might say to him or else it is out of the

desire to obtain something. So, gradually

h e g e t s i n t o t h e h a b i t o f l y i n g .

Consequently, it so happens that even in

the absence of fear he lies out of habit. If

you were sent to Borivali station saying,

Go to Borivali and check if Dada has

arrived. Dada was to reach the station by

five o'clock, You leave for Borivali but

you bump into a friend on the way and

start chatting with him. You return

(without going to Borivali) and say, It

seems that Dada has not arrived. But I

would have come for satsang which

everybody would know. Then people will

stop trusting you.

Questioner: What are the disadvantages

of lying?

Dadashri: People will lose trust in you and

once you lose people's trust, you do not

have any value as a human being. If

someone lies to us, it hurts us, likewise if

we lie to others, won't it hurt them too?

Questioner: When we lie do we bind

karmas?

Dadashri: Definitely! But more than

speaking lies it is the intent of wanting to

lie which binds more karmas. If someone

lies, it's fruit will be borne in the next life.

Questioner: Although not wanting to

speak lies, they tend to be spoken

Dadashri: If you happen to lie and you

realise it, then immediately ask for

forgiveness from Dada saying, 'Dada, I do

not want to lie. Please forgive me. I

will not lie henceforth. Thus our

opinion to lie perishes and so does the

demerit karmas that we have bound.

Yet if it occurs again keep asking for

forgiveness repeatedly so it will not

bind us.

Step

2Dada Bhagwan has defined 4 steps to help overcome weaknesses. For example if you have a `habit of smoking then you should tackle the weakness using these steps...Step 1: Nischay | Have a very strong opinion that smoking is bad. This should be very clear in your intent. Step 2: Analyse | Analyse in what all ways it

is bad for you. You should be aware of the

repercussions and be conscious of all the

ill effects it can cause.

Step 3: Pratikraman | Whenever you

smoke, immediately repent whole

heartedly and pray to the God within

saying, `O Lord, I have erred. Please

forgive me, and grant me the strength to

overcome this weakness.

Step 4: Do not Protect | Never ever defend

or protect your weakness by stating,

whats the harm in doing so? Why have

they built cigarette factories in this

world? One should never state that there

is no harm in smoking. Instead one should

accept openly that its my weakness, I am

at fault. I too am seeking the strength to

overcome it.

In this way one can gradually overcome

his/her weakness.

This is an article on STEP 2 of this process.

What breaks our Nischay? Let us analyse

the list of Nischay Breakers and get

solutions to overcome them.

Step 3:

PratikramanStep 2:

Analyse

Step 1: Nischay

Step 4:

Do not Protect

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Gnani's Scientific SolutionsQuestioner: Why does a person lie?

Dadashri: A person lies out of fear. There

is an underlying fear of what someone

might say to him or else it is out of the

desire to obtain something. So, gradually

h e g e t s i n t o t h e h a b i t o f l y i n g .

Consequently, it so happens that even in

the absence of fear he lies out of habit. If

you were sent to Borivali station saying,

Go to Borivali and check if Dada has

arrived. Dada was to reach the station by

five o'clock, You leave for Borivali but

you bump into a friend on the way and

start chatting with him. You return

(without going to Borivali) and say, It

seems that Dada has not arrived. But I

would have come for satsang which

everybody would know. Then people will

stop trusting you.

Questioner: What are the disadvantages

of lying?

Dadashri: People will lose trust in you and

once you lose people's trust, you do not

have any value as a human being. If

someone lies to us, it hurts us, likewise if

we lie to others, won't it hurt them too?

Questioner: When we lie do we bind

karmas?

Dadashri: Definitely! But more than

speaking lies it is the intent of wanting to

lie which binds more karmas. If someone

lies, it's fruit will be borne in the next life.

Questioner: Although not wanting to

speak lies, they tend to be spoken

Dadashri: If you happen to lie and you

realise it, then immediately ask for

forgiveness from Dada saying, 'Dada, I do

not want to lie. Please forgive me. I

will not lie henceforth. Thus our

opinion to lie perishes and so does the

demerit karmas that we have bound.

Yet if it occurs again keep asking for

forgiveness repeatedly so it will not

bind us.

Step

2Dada Bhagwan has defined 4 steps to help overcome weaknesses. For example if you have a `habit of smoking then you should tackle the weakness using these steps...Step 1: Nischay | Have a very strong opinion that smoking is bad. This should be very clear in your intent. Step 2: Analyse | Analyse in what all ways it

is bad for you. You should be aware of the

repercussions and be conscious of all the

ill effects it can cause.

Step 3: Pratikraman | Whenever you

smoke, immediately repent whole

heartedly and pray to the God within

saying, `O Lord, I have erred. Please

forgive me, and grant me the strength to

overcome this weakness.

Step 4: Do not Protect | Never ever defend

or protect your weakness by stating,

whats the harm in doing so? Why have

they built cigarette factories in this

world? One should never state that there

is no harm in smoking. Instead one should

accept openly that its my weakness, I am

at fault. I too am seeking the strength to

overcome it.

In this way one can gradually overcome

his/her weakness.

This is an article on STEP 2 of this process.

What breaks our Nischay? Let us analyse

the list of Nischay Breakers and get

solutions to overcome them.

Step 3:

PratikramanStep 2:

Analyse

Step 1: Nischay

Step 4:

Do not Protect

10 | June 2015 Akram Youth | 11

The

Nischay breakersFactors obstructing firm determination

And solutions to overcome them

2Gossipe.g. I was determined to study butI ended up gossiping with friends.Solution:- Select a peaceful place (library).

Distractions

Media/ gadgetse.g. I was studying then a but

facebook \ whatsapp message

popped up and I was lost in chatting.

e.g. My mom was watching a serial

and I also ended up joining them.

e.g. I cannot abstain from IPL fever.

Solution:

- Switch off all gadgets etc in your

room while you are studying.

Lack of Intereste.g. I like playing games I don't like studying.but

Solution:

- Proper time management.

- Separate time for studies and play.

- Know the importance of what you have set out to

do.

Lack of sincerity1e.g. I want to study I feel sleepy now.but

Solution:

- Exercise or gym at least once a day to keep

yourself fresh.

- For immediate results, wash your face do some OR

deep breathing just freshen up.OR

Laziness

7

Influence / peer pressure

Unavoidable

circumstances3

6

e.g. I want to achieve my goal but

I don't know the way.

Half knowledgeSolution:

- Search for new avenues.

- Be with friends who have achieved

it.

- Be in search of ways to achieve your

goal.

Lack of claritySolution:

- Try to have a clear vision of your goal

Lack of

information to

achieve goal5e.g. I feel I will not do well in exams.

Fear and anxiety pops up.

Inferiority complex

Solution:

- Talk to teachers and parents

- Think positive and be with people

having positive attitude

- Boost self confidence

- Study what successful people do in

such cases?

Losing hope

Lack of analysis.Solution :

- Study in depth the pros and cons of what you do.

- Study the positive and negative part of it.

Negative peer pressure.Solution :

- Be with people who support your goals.

- Remember your nischay because it is you who

wants to.

- Achieve the goal.

e.g. Met with an accident before

exam.

Solution:

- Study on regular basis.

- Be prepared for such contingencies.

Accident do happen.

- Think positive and

Copycat (I thought its easy because my friend did it)

Solution:

- Know your limits. Perform swot analysis. Assess

your,

S strengths

W weakness

O opportunities

T threat

Blinded by ego(Over assessed my abilities)

Solution:

- Overconfidence and under-confident are two sides

of the same coin confidence is normality.Overc

onfidence

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The

Nischay breakersFactors obstructing firm determination

And solutions to overcome them

2Gossipe.g. I was determined to study butI ended up gossiping with friends.Solution:- Select a peaceful place (library).

Distractions

Media/ gadgetse.g. I was studying then a but

facebook \ whatsapp message

popped up and I was lost in chatting.

e.g. My mom was watching a serial

and I also ended up joining them.

e.g. I cannot abstain from IPL fever.

Solution:

- Switch off all gadgets etc in your

room while you are studying.

Lack of Intereste.g. I like playing games I don't like studying.but

Solution:

- Proper time management.

- Separate time for studies and play.

- Know the importance of what you have set out to

do.

Lack of sincerity1e.g. I want to study I feel sleepy now.but

Solution:

- Exercise or gym at least once a day to keep

yourself fresh.

- For immediate results, wash your face do some OR

deep breathing just freshen up.OR

Laziness

7

Influence / peer pressure

Unavoidable

circumstances3

6

e.g. I want to achieve my goal but

I don't know the way.

Half knowledgeSolution:

- Search for new avenues.

- Be with friends who have achieved

it.

- Be in search of ways to achieve your

goal.

Lack of claritySolution:

- Try to have a clear vision of your goal

Lack of

information to

achieve goal5e.g. I feel I will not do well in exams.

Fear and anxiety pops up.

Inferiority complex

Solution:

- Talk to teachers and parents

- Think positive and be with people

having positive attitude

- Boost self confidence

- Study what successful people do in

such cases?

Losing hope

Lack of analysis.Solution :

- Study in depth the pros and cons of what you do.

- Study the positive and negative part of it.

Negative peer pressure.Solution :

- Be with people who support your goals.

- Remember your nischay because it is you who

wants to.

- Achieve the goal.

e.g. Met with an accident before

exam.

Solution:

- Study on regular basis.

- Be prepared for such contingencies.

Accident do happen.

- Think positive and

Copycat (I thought its easy because my friend did it)

Solution:

- Know your limits. Perform swot analysis. Assess

your,

S strengths

W weakness

O opportunities

T threat

Blinded by ego(Over assessed my abilities)

Solution:

- Overconfidence and under-confident are two sides

of the same coin confidence is normality.Overc

onfidence

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y encountering obstacles on the

Bpath of salvation, your strength increases. So whenever you face obstacles on this path, keep your

determination firm that No one can

stop me. Keep such intent but don't

speak of it. Speaking is ego.

Questioner: Do obstacles go away by

themselves or by real spiritual efforts?

Dadashri: They perish with intent. When

the time comes for the obstacles to

disappear, intent begins.

Questioner: But isn't there a formation

(coming into existence) of obstacles?

Dadashri: Meaning of the word

formation is not as you used. What is the

meaning of an obstacle? If you blow it, it

will fly away. Meaning of obstacle is lack

of firm determination. Did you consider

a man's Purusharth (real spiritual

efforts)? There is religion of Purusharth

which can be followed.

Questioner: Is firm determination

considered Purusharth?

Dadashri: Yes, Purusharth is the firm

determination that I want to do this (i.e.

to attain salvation).

Questioner: But everyone's determination

does not give satisfactory results.

Dadashri: That may or may not give

required results. But that is not our look

out. We need to have unflinching

determination. If you do not have any

determination, then your goal cannot be

attained.

Questioner: That's correct.

Dadas Book ExcerptDadashri: Our own lack of determination

is by itself an obstacle. With firm

determination obstacles perish. If there is

unflinching determination for realising

the soul, all obstacles start perishing isn't

it?

Gnani (the awakened one) breaks

G n a n a n t a r a y ( o b s t a c l e s f o r

knowledge)

Questioner: How can Gnanantaray

(obstacles for knowledge) and

Darshanantaray (obstacles for vision) be

broken?

Dadashri: Gnani Purush (one who has

realised Self and is able to do the same

for others) can break those. Gnani

Purush can also remove those. He also

destroys Agnan (Ignorance of Self) as

well as removes Gnanantray. However,

there are certain types of obstacles

which cannot be destroyed even by

Gnani Purush.

Questioner: Which are those obstacles?

Dadashri: Wherever Vinay Dharm

(essence of respect and humility) is not

followed. Vinay is most important for

the path of salvation. There should not

be the slightest of negative thoughts

about Gnani Purush.

Whoever receives this Gnan

(knowledge of Self), all of his obstacles

break. Do you understand what I am

saying? I am telling you that I have made

it easy to break all obstacles. The Gnan

that I have given you and all the Agnas

(five principles) given along with it, can

break all the obstacles.

Questioner: Dada, when we decide that

we want to go for the Satsang (spiritual

discussions), then all situations become

favourable.

Dadashri: Our determination breaks

obstacles into pieces. What is needed is

firm decision. Obstacles keep popping up

unless one makes firm determination.

Suppose, there is a lot of traffic on a

road, but the Prime minister or someone

like him approaches the road with firm

determination, then the traffic will get

cleared. Within an hour or so the road

will become empty. No one will remain

there! It's like that! Is our status like that

of the Prime minister?! Our status is of

Paramatma (absolute soul)!!! You gain

the status of Paramatma after receiving

Gnan!!!

You might not be able to remain

one with it due to your limitations, but it

is a status of Paramatma. Status of pure

soul is the status of absolute soul!

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After getting Atma-Gnan

(self realisation), obstacles

are Sanyogi

(circumstantial) and

circumstances have nature

of Viyog (dissipation) after

some time. And we are

pure soul Asanyogi

Aviyogi (non-circumstantial

and non-dissipating).

Obstacles due

to lack of

determination

Be free of

obstacles by

unflinching

determination

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y encountering obstacles on the

Bpath of salvation, your strength increases. So whenever you face obstacles on this path, keep your

determination firm that No one can

stop me. Keep such intent but don't

speak of it. Speaking is ego.

Questioner: Do obstacles go away by

themselves or by real spiritual efforts?

Dadashri: They perish with intent. When

the time comes for the obstacles to

disappear, intent begins.

Questioner: But isn't there a formation

(coming into existence) of obstacles?

Dadashri: Meaning of the word

formation is not as you used. What is the

meaning of an obstacle? If you blow it, it

will fly away. Meaning of obstacle is lack

of firm determination. Did you consider

a man's Purusharth (real spiritual

efforts)? There is religion of Purusharth

which can be followed.

Questioner: Is firm determination

considered Purusharth?

Dadashri: Yes, Purusharth is the firm

determination that I want to do this (i.e.

to attain salvation).

Questioner: But everyone's determination

does not give satisfactory results.

Dadashri: That may or may not give

required results. But that is not our look

out. We need to have unflinching

determination. If you do not have any

determination, then your goal cannot be

attained.

Questioner: That's correct.

Dadas Book ExcerptDadashri: Our own lack of determination

is by itself an obstacle. With firm

determination obstacles perish. If there is

unflinching determination for realising

the soul, all obstacles start perishing isn't

it?

Gnani (the awakened one) breaks

G n a n a n t a r a y ( o b s t a c l e s f o r

knowledge)

Questioner: How can Gnanantaray

(obstacles for knowledge) and

Darshanantaray (obstacles for vision) be

broken?

Dadashri: Gnani Purush (one who has

realised Self and is able to do the same

for others) can break those. Gnani

Purush can also remove those. He also

destroys Agnan (Ignorance of Self) as

well as removes Gnanantray. However,

there are certain types of obstacles

which cannot be destroyed even by

Gnani Purush.

Questioner: Which are those obstacles?

Dadashri: Wherever Vinay Dharm

(essence of respect and humility) is not

followed. Vinay is most important for

the path of salvation. There should not

be the slightest of negative thoughts

about Gnani Purush.

Whoever receives this Gnan

(knowledge of Self), all of his obstacles

break. Do you understand what I am

saying? I am telling you that I have made

it easy to break all obstacles. The Gnan

that I have given you and all the Agnas

(five principles) given along with it, can

break all the obstacles.

Questioner: Dada, when we decide that

we want to go for the Satsang (spiritual

discussions), then all situations become

favourable.

Dadashri: Our determination breaks

obstacles into pieces. What is needed is

firm decision. Obstacles keep popping up

unless one makes firm determination.

Suppose, there is a lot of traffic on a

road, but the Prime minister or someone

like him approaches the road with firm

determination, then the traffic will get

cleared. Within an hour or so the road

will become empty. No one will remain

there! It's like that! Is our status like that

of the Prime minister?! Our status is of

Paramatma (absolute soul)!!! You gain

the status of Paramatma after receiving

Gnan!!!

You might not be able to remain

one with it due to your limitations, but it

is a status of Paramatma. Status of pure

soul is the status of absolute soul!

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After getting Atma-Gnan

(self realisation), obstacles

are Sanyogi

(circumstantial) and

circumstances have nature

of Viyog (dissipation) after

some time. And we are

pure soul Asanyogi

Aviyogi (non-circumstantial

and non-dissipating).

Obstacles due

to lack of

determination

Be free of

obstacles by

unflinching

determination

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OR Visit - http://www.satsang.dadabhagwan.org/?m=dadavani

his incident dates back to the year

T1990. During that period there was a Mahatma who used to attend Dada's satsang. There were a lot

of differences in opinion between him

and Niruma. All his interactions were

rational while Niruma was totally

devoted to Dada. Even so if Dada would

heed to Niruma's suggestions at times,

the Mahatma would feel offended. Due

to this Dada would then take his side.

One day an incident of differences

cropped up once again. This time

Dadashri supported that mahatma

although the stand he had taken was not

right and overlooked Niruma. Pujya

Niruma was very upset with Dada's

biased attitude. When she could not

resist it anymore she said to Dada,

Dada, you have supported him

wrongly. The stand that he has taken is

not at all acceptable.

And then Dadashri took Niruma to

remand and asked her point blank,

How could you say so? What did you

mean by it? Tell me what you feel within

That night Dada stayed awake and did

not let Niruma rest too in order to solve

this matter.

T h e n d a d a s h r i e x p l a i n e d v e r y

compassionately I have to take his side

so that he may not falter on the path of

salvation. You are already taken care of

but I have take care of him. Many a times I

do as you say in the day to day routine,

which hurts him. So I have to use you as a

'buffer' in order to please him. If he

develops negativity for me, he will lose

this gnan'. But if he develops negativity

towards you then I am there to handle it.

Niruma was deeply touched with this

explanation and said,

Agreed. Dada use me as a buffer as

many times as you want. I could not have

been more fortunate. Blessed I am, to

act as a buffer for none other than

Dadashri.

After that Niruma was enveloped with

bliss all the time.

Following those words Dada had

also added, Niruben, you don't bother

about these matters. You just maintain

an irrevocable intent that may my fate

be just as that of Dada.To this Niruma

replied, I will Dada. But for that please

do vidhi for me. Finally, all this finished

at 5:00 in the morning and then Dada

went to bed and so did Niruma. After

this inc ident Niruma never ever

repeated anything of the sort with Dada.

Gnani An Idol Of Astonishment

16 | June 2015 Akram Youth | 17

Dadashri also used to say that

Lot many people have come

to serve me and left. None

could last long. Niruben has

been the only person who has

remained loyal in our seva

since the past 20 years

because her nature matches

with that of mine. Therefore

she has stayed on and her

respect for Dada never

decreased even once.

his incident dates back to the year

T1990. During that period there was a Mahatma who used to attend Dada's satsang. There were a lot

of differences in opinion between him

and Niruma. All his interactions were

rational while Niruma was totally

devoted to Dada. Even so if Dada would

heed to Niruma's suggestions at times,

the Mahatma would feel offended. Due

to this Dada would then take his side.

One day an incident of differences

cropped up once again. This time

Dadashri supported that mahatma

although the stand he had taken was not

right and overlooked Niruma. Pujya

Niruma was very upset with Dada's

biased attitude. When she could not

resist it anymore she said to Dada,

Dada, you have supported him

wrongly. The stand that he has taken is

not at all acceptable.

And then Dadashri took Niruma to

remand and asked her point blank,

How could you say so? What did you

mean by it? Tell me what you feel within

That night Dada stayed awake and did

not let Niruma rest too in order to solve

this matter.

T h e n d a d a s h r i e x p l a i n e d v e r y

compassionately I have to take his side

so that he may not falter on the path of

salvation. You are already taken care of

but I have take care of him. Many a times I

do as you say in the day to day routine,

which hurts him. So I have to use you as a

'buffer' in order to please him. If he

develops negativity for me, he will lose

this gnan'. But if he develops negativity

towards you then I am there to handle it.

Niruma was deeply touched with this

explanation and said,

Agreed. Dada use me as a buffer as

many times as you want. I could not have

been more fortunate. Blessed I am, to

act as a buffer for none other than

Dadashri.

After that Niruma was enveloped with

bliss all the time.

Following those words Dada had

also added, Niruben, you don't bother

about these matters. You just maintain

an irrevocable intent that may my fate

be just as that of Dada.To this Niruma

replied, I will Dada. But for that please

do vidhi for me. Finally, all this finished

at 5:00 in the morning and then Dada

went to bed and so did Niruma. After

this inc ident Niruma never ever

repeated anything of the sort with Dada.

Gnani An Idol Of Astonishment

16 | June 2015 Akram Youth | 17

Dadashri also used to say that

Lot many people have come

to serve me and left. None

could last long. Niruben has

been the only person who has

remained loyal in our seva

since the past 20 years

because her nature matches

with that of mine. Therefore

she has stayed on and her

respect for Dada never

decreased even once.

he history of India would have

Tbeen different had it not been for Sardar Patel the Deputy Prime Minister when India became

independent in 1947. Sardar Patel

consolidated the country into one

united whole in a unique manner. His

strength of character, the sharpness of

his mind, his organizing skills, and all

his energy were offered for achieving

the freedom of India and for India's

consolidation after independence. We

admire a man who rises to a political or

financial peak, but are moved by one

whose sole purpose in life is the

strength and wel l being of h is

compatriots. And we are moved even

more when we discover that next to

the steel in his soul is tenderness for

colleagues. In successive phases of his

life Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel showed

the defiance of the oppressed, a trial

lawyer's brilliance, the daring to give

up a flourishing career, the discipline of

a soldier in the battle for freedom, the

s t r a t e g i e s o f a G e n e r a l , t h e

indifference as a prisoner of the Raj,

the generosity of the strong, the

f i rm ne s s of a pat r i ot , and t he

farsightedness of a statesman. When

times are depressing or daunting,

Patel reminds us of Indias potential.

When times are good, we can think of

him with glad grauntitude.

Early Years:

Vallabhbhai Patel was born on October

31, 1875 at Nadiad, in the Kaira district

of Gujarat. He was the son of Laadbai

and Zaverbhai Patel, a simple farmer.

Sardar:

Around 1915, when the Swadeshi

Movement was at its peak, Patel

started actively participating in it.

Around the same time the British

government declared to confiscate all

the lands of farmers. It was under his

sterling leadership and practical vision

that the peasant movement in Gujarat

became a success and the British

government was forced to amend the

rules. Due to his exemplary leadership

qualities, Sarojini Naidu bestowed him

with the title of 'Sardar'.

The Iron man of India:

On the eve of their departure, the

British government announced that its

rule would lapse not only over the

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

British territory but even over the native States. This meant that like India and

Pakistan, as many as 625 small and big native states would become independent.

Consequently, the country would be divided into a number of small and big units.

Patel did not hesitate in using the policy of Saam-Daam-Dand-Bhed (friendship,

bribery, punishment and division) for achieving his objective. Such was his resolve

Glimpses of Great Souls

18 | June 2015 Akram Youth | 19

he history of India would have

Tbeen different had it not been for Sardar Patel the Deputy Prime Minister when India became

independent in 1947. Sardar Patel

consolidated the country into one

united whole in a unique manner. His

strength of character, the sharpness of

his mind, his organizing skills, and all

his energy were offered for achieving

the freedom of India and for India's

consolidation after independence. We

admire a man who rises to a political or

financial peak, but are moved by one

whose sole purpose in life is the

strength and wel l being of h is

compatriots. And we are moved even

more when we discover that next to

the steel in his soul is tenderness for

colleagues. In successive phases of his

life Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel showed

the defiance of the oppressed, a trial

lawyer's brilliance, the daring to give

up a flourishing career, the discipline of

a soldier in the battle for freedom, the

s t r a t e g i e s o f a G e n e r a l , t h e

indifference as a prisoner of the Raj,

the generosity of the strong, the

f i rm ne s s of a pat r i ot , and t he

farsightedness of a statesman. When

times are depressing or daunting,

Patel reminds us of Indias potential.

When times are good, we can think of

him with glad grauntitude.

Early Years:

Vallabhbhai Patel was born on October

31, 1875 at Nadiad, in the Kaira district

of Gujarat. He was the son of Laadbai

and Zaverbhai Patel, a simple farmer.

Sardar:

Around 1915, when the Swadeshi

Movement was at its peak, Patel

started actively participating in it.

Around the same time the British

government declared to confiscate all

the lands of farmers. It was under his

sterling leadership and practical vision

that the peasant movement in Gujarat

became a success and the British

government was forced to amend the

rules. Due to his exemplary leadership

qualities, Sarojini Naidu bestowed him

with the title of 'Sardar'.

The Iron man of India:

On the eve of their departure, the

British government announced that its

rule would lapse not only over the

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

British territory but even over the native States. This meant that like India and

Pakistan, as many as 625 small and big native states would become independent.

Consequently, the country would be divided into a number of small and big units.

Patel did not hesitate in using the policy of Saam-Daam-Dand-Bhed (friendship,

bribery, punishment and division) for achieving his objective. Such was his resolve

Glimpses of Great Souls

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and tact that princely states were left

with no other option but to merge with

India. Basically it was his success in

integrating all the princely states after

independence, and that too without

much bloodshed that got him the

sobriquet of Iron Man.

There is one very interesting

anecdote of his childhood which

highlights his strength of character.

Once, when he was a small boy,

Vallahbhai suffered from a boil in the

armpit. There was a man in the village

who used to cure boils by bursting

them with hot iron. As young Vallabh

went to him, the man heated the iron

rod till it grew red. But he hesitated

upon noticing the boy's tender age.

"What are you waiting for? The iron will

get cold. Hurry up, brand the boil," said

the boy firmly.

T h e m a n w a s e v e n m o r e

frightened. Then the boy himself

picked up the glowing rod and burst

the boil. Those who watched him were

shocked and screamed. But there was

not even a trace of pain on the boy's

face.

Dedication:

In 1909, Patel's wife Jhaverba was

hospitalized and was to undergo a

major surgical operation for cancer.

Her health suddenly worsened and

despite the successful emergency

surgery, she died in the hospital. Patel

was cross-examining a witness in court

when he was given a note informing

him of his wife's demise. According to

those who witnessed, Patel read the

note, pocketed it and continued to

intensely cross-examine the witness

and won the case. He broke the news

t o t h e o t h e r s o n l y a f t e r t h e

proceedings had ended.

Awards and commemorations:

Sardar, who passed away on 15th

December 1950 was posthumously

awarded the Bharat Ratna. He is also

remembered as the Patron Saint of

Indias civil servants for establishing

modern all-India services. An annual

commemoration of Patel, known as

the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National

Unity Day), was introduced by the

Government of India in 2014 and is to

be held annually on his birthday, 31

October.

Statue of

UNITY

20 | June 2015 Akram Youth | 21

At the age of 36, Patel

journeyed to England

and enrolled at the

Middle Temple Inn in

London. Finishing a 36-

month course in 30

months, Patel topped his

class despite having no

previous college

background.

The Statue of Unity is an under

construction 182 metre (597 ft)

monument of Sardar Vallabhbhai

Patel that will be built directly

facing the Narmada Dam. 3.2 km

away on the river island called

Sadhu Bet near Vadodara in

Gujarat, India. This statue is

planned to be erected over a

spread of 20000 square meters of

project area. It will also be

surrounded with a man-made lake

spread across 12 km of area. When

completed it shall be the world's

tallest statue. Indian

infrastructure company L &T

commenced the construction on 31

October 2014 and is expected to

complete it by 2018.

For further details visit

www.statueofunity.in

News update

and tact that princely states were left

with no other option but to merge with

India. Basically it was his success in

integrating all the princely states after

independence, and that too without

much bloodshed that got him the

sobriquet of Iron Man.

There is one very interesting

anecdote of his childhood which

highlights his strength of character.

Once, when he was a small boy,

Vallahbhai suffered from a boil in the

armpit. There was a man in the village

who used to cure boils by bursting

them with hot iron. As young Vallabh

went to him, the man heated the iron

rod till it grew red. But he hesitated

upon noticing the boy's tender age.

"What are you waiting for? The iron will

get cold. Hurry up, brand the boil," said

the boy firmly.

T h e m a n w a s e v e n m o r e

frightened. Then the boy himself

picked up the glowing rod and burst

the boil. Those who watched him were

shocked and screamed. But there was

not even a trace of pain on the boy's

face.

Dedication:

In 1909, Patel's wife Jhaverba was

hospitalized and was to undergo a

major surgical operation for cancer.

Her health suddenly worsened and

despite the successful emergency

surgery, she died in the hospital. Patel

was cross-examining a witness in court

when he was given a note informing

him of his wife's demise. According to

those who witnessed, Patel read the

note, pocketed it and continued to

intensely cross-examine the witness

and won the case. He broke the news

t o t h e o t h e r s o n l y a f t e r t h e

proceedings had ended.

Awards and commemorations:

Sardar, who passed away on 15th

December 1950 was posthumously

awarded the Bharat Ratna. He is also

remembered as the Patron Saint of

Indias civil servants for establishing

modern all-India services. An annual

commemoration of Patel, known as

the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National

Unity Day), was introduced by the

Government of India in 2014 and is to

be held annually on his birthday, 31

October.

Statue of

UNITY

20 | June 2015 Akram Youth | 21

At the age of 36, Patel

journeyed to England

and enrolled at the

Middle Temple Inn in

London. Finishing a 36-

month course in 30

months, Patel topped his

class despite having no

previous college

background.

The Statue of Unity is an under

construction 182 metre (597 ft)

monument of Sardar Vallabhbhai

Patel that will be built directly

facing the Narmada Dam. 3.2 km

away on the river island called

Sadhu Bet near Vadodara in

Gujarat, India. This statue is

planned to be erected over a

spread of 20000 square meters of

project area. It will also be

surrounded with a man-made lake

spread across 12 km of area. When

completed it shall be the world's

tallest statue. Indian

infrastructure company L &T

commenced the construction on 31

October 2014 and is expected to

complete it by 2018.

For further details visit

www.statueofunity.in

News update

We'll study Dada's principles and apply them

in day to day life. If we progress with the

right understanding, then we get two

benefits... one - the benefit of progress in

Gnan and two - the fun of travelling.

- Pujyashri Deepakbhai

A specially designed Akram

Retreat for International Youth

international Spiritual Teenager Akram Retreat

The Retreat includes interactive activities, day-trips,

jatra (religious tour), group discussions, self

development programs & games, videos and also

satsang sessions with Pujya Deepakbhai, Aptputra

bhaios & Aptputri behnos. It gives a wonderful

opportunity for youngsters to visit India & Simandhar

city to get a flavour of Indian culture, interact with

other like-minded youth from various countries and

get an in-depth introductory understanding of Akram

Vignan.

between the age of 13 to 21 years.

iStar 2015 : 10th to 23rd August

For further details and Registration

visit: istar.dadabhagwan.org

I had so much fun. On coming

here I felt at peace and most of

my questions were answered.

When I am here, I don't even feel the

absence of my parents. I don't feel the

absence of my family because I feel like all

these girls have become like my family,

these coordinators have become like family.

It was very balanced. We had time to hang out

with friends. We had time to play in the pool, to

swim, to play table tennis and pool. And then we

even had satsang. It makes satsang a bit more

enjoyable.

In iStar you learn a lot of different things, but I

guess one of the biggest things you learn is

responsibility.

I like everything about it, all the activities

we've done. The jatra, that was amazing.

The visit to Brahmakumaris place was

excellent.

I had so much fun. I have come here and I got

peace and I have got most of my questions

answered. And then the activities were pretty

good. We learned to sing pads, it was pretty

good. So now when we go back, we'll be singing

pads with all the mahatmas.

Its not just about learning Dada's gnan

and stuff. It's like you have fun as well

when you meet new people. I think

everyone should come at least once to

iSTAR and experience it.

Priyanka Harania Pavan Gudka

Hemali Nathwani Chand Shah

Namrata Gandhi Krunal Shah

SohamKhusboo Makwana

Before iStar, when we had sessions at Dallas

I didn't really like all the vidhis and asim jay

jay kars. I really thought they were boring.

But then after I came here, I really felt at

peace whenever I did them so it helped me

see the value of doing vidhi.

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We'll study Dada's principles and apply them

in day to day life. If we progress with the

right understanding, then we get two

benefits... one - the benefit of progress in

Gnan and two - the fun of travelling.

- Pujyashri Deepakbhai

A specially designed Akram

Retreat for International Youth

international Spiritual Teenager Akram Retreat

The Retreat includes interactive activities, day-trips,

jatra (religious tour), group discussions, self

development programs & games, videos and also

satsang sessions with Pujya Deepakbhai, Aptputra

bhaios & Aptputri behnos. It gives a wonderful

opportunity for youngsters to visit India & Simandhar

city to get a flavour of Indian culture, interact with

other like-minded youth from various countries and

get an in-depth introductory understanding of Akram

Vignan.

between the age of 13 to 21 years.

iStar 2015 : 10th to 23rd August

For further details and Registration

visit: istar.dadabhagwan.org

I had so much fun. On coming

here I felt at peace and most of

my questions were answered.

When I am here, I don't even feel the

absence of my parents. I don't feel the

absence of my family because I feel like all

these girls have become like my family,

these coordinators have become like family.

It was very balanced. We had time to hang out

with friends. We had time to play in the pool, to

swim, to play table tennis and pool. And then we

even had satsang. It makes satsang a bit more

enjoyable.

In iStar you learn a lot of different things, but I

guess one of the biggest things you learn is

responsibility.

I like everything about it, all the activities

we've done. The jatra, that was amazing.

The visit to Brahmakumaris place was

excellent.

I had so much fun. I have come here and I got

peace and I have got most of my questions

answered. And then the activities were pretty

good. We learned to sing pads, it was pretty

good. So now when we go back, we'll be singing

pads with all the mahatmas.

Its not just about learning Dada's gnan

and stuff. It's like you have fun as well

when you meet new people. I think

everyone should come at least once to

iSTAR and experience it.

Priyanka Harania Pavan Gudka

Hemali Nathwani Chand Shah

Namrata Gandhi Krunal Shah

SohamKhusboo Makwana

Before iStar, when we had sessions at Dallas

I didn't really like all the vidhis and asim jay

jay kars. I really thought they were boring.

But then after I came here, I really felt at

peace whenever I did them so it helped me

see the value of doing vidhi.

U.S.A.

U.K.U.S.A.

U.S.A.

CanadaU.K.

KenyaKenya

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