I was very fond and attached to my Nanaji ( i.e my maternal grandfather) for whom I felt that I was the luckiest to have such a beautiful soul in my life. Many people I saw were simply drawn to him only because of the love he gave everyone. A sense of comfort and belongingness that he made me and everyone around feel with his spiritual discussion, always made it difficult to leave him. When I was 10, I used to wonder what was he doing by keeping his eyes closed and sitting still like a statue for half an hour every morning and evening. At that time, out of curiosity, I even tried sitting and imitating him and checking secretly every two minutes if there was some action that was going to take place after the silence, but it never did for me. Out of utter frustration I asked him what was happening with his eyes closed. What did he do? Didn’t he get bored? What did he see when his eyes were shut? Or did he get some secret powers from God? (I had seen on TV that rishis got powers from God personally after keeping their eyes closed). These questions were replied with a simple answer and with a smile “NOTHING” and then he tried giving me a few tips that I could use to meditate. I didn’t understand that and kept asking him to give me an honest answer to my query. But he had the same answer adding to my confusion OR THE START TO MY JOURNEY.
After my Nana passed away, it just felt that a lot of me went away too. It was the most difficult thing to accept as someone so close went away so far. I had so many unanswered questions which started to come up and wanted to ask him. I thought all my answers were gone with him. However, I now understand that he is always there with me. He also answered everything I needed without knowing it. Then I did my first Art of Living course where I got the glimpse of my answers. After my first Sudarshan Kriya things changed for good. I used to harass my Yes Course (my first course) teacher so much with so many questions and he always answered without getting irritated. I realised over time that so many tricky questions keep getting answered when knowledge is practiced.
For me, studying is the biggest mystery that I always had trouble solving. I locked horns with my books. The only thing that helped me clear my IPCC (Chartered Accountant) exams was Gurujis knowledge and my Yes+ teacher whom I called whenever I needed to boost my morale. Guruji made me realise and believe that I am as capable as others instead of always doubting myself and undermining my confidence. The way Guruji explains every knowledge point makes everything look so simple, bringing awareness about the self, mind and its power. Walking with Guruji on this path has made my life so much fun. HE makes problems looks so very small. When I am tired and have a lot of work left I just imagine how Guruji works effortlessly with a sleep of few hours. The thought pumps me with energy again and I am able to put my 100%.With so much to learn from my Friend, Guruji, and time feels so short. Every time his knowledge surprised me because he proves with science or logic and makes us aware about so many things about our self, mind and its power. Meditation is how it has all started for me and with so much more to learn I am sure I am under the right guidance. This addiction is the best addiction to have. I now feel that this journey from Nana to Guruji was my gift in the making with many miracles yet to unfold.
I wonder how anyone who is so busy and surrounded by so many people can be so caring, loving and peaceful. HE truly is my inspiration. With Guruji around, I feel the same comfort and love that my Nanaji gave me and thus Guruji always reminds me, when the mind is stuck somewhere that every present moment is actually a miracles and inevitable.
LOVE YOU LOADS GURUJI.
Jai Gurudev
Dhruv Bhatt
Touching…Jai Gurudev !!