The wise ones say that everything in life happens with a purpose and at the appointed hour and space, but we rarely understand the significance of that timing and call it being fortuitous or plain luck. Being at the right place at the right time is really ‘Grace’ that we sometimes receive in life. Some unknown forces were indeed guiding our (my wife’s and my)paths, thousand miles across country’s Western Megapolis, Mumbai towards an unforgettable experiential journey starting in Lucknow, the Capital City Of UP state in the Northern part of India.
It just happened. We were perfectly placed (at our dear friend’s home) to undergo a truly cathartic experience in the short but memorable ‘Happiness Programme’that beautifully sets the platform for the ‘Advanced’ course of the amazing and acclaimed ‘Art of Living’programme propounded by therenowned spiritual guru of our country, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, that are held in many parts of our country by a vastly dedicated and efficient organisation.
There is no way to describe this course except to experience it as it unfolds with life lessons that touch the core of the heart and elevate the mind and the body to a different level. Inevitable arethe vicissitudes of life for every mortal being, we are better prepared to deal with adversity when it dawns that the highs and lows are two sides of the same coin. What we imbibe through regular ‘Pranayam’and ‘Sudarshan Kriya’ (breathing exercises, repose, meditation) leads to inner calm, peace and happiness.We are indebted to brilliant, effervescent, versatile Trainer, Mrs.Neeta Dhupar (who has been a long time friend to us with Mr.Ashok Dhupar, Sir) for the opportunity to participate in this wonderful programme.
We all try to find tranquillity from the frenetic action and bustling activity of everyday existence even if it is temporary period, for there’s no escape from the daily grind of professions, jobsand business and setbacks, uncertainties, instability and risks in life.The course not only provided us a ‘Calm before the storm’ we facedbut a path to be ‘Calm’(Balanced) against any storm !
From Somnath Sinha with Tandra Sinha
Dated :13.08.23
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