Miracles

Transcript of Miracles

Akram Youth Akram Youth Akram Youth September 2014 | English 12 Dada Bhagwan Parivar

Definition

Science of miracles

What is a miracle

What is not a miracle?

Miracles
Dimple Mehta on behalf of

Mahavideh Foundation

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September 2014

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Editorial

Jsca Dear Friends,

We all must have observed that when a tree bears fruits, the branches tend to lean

downwards. We can always argue that it happens so due to the weight of the fruit, but there is a

lot to be learnt from this simple process likewise we get to learn a lot from two towering

personalities of the last century who even on reaching the pinnacle of their careers always

remained rooted to the ground and through their thoughts and deeds set unique examples for

future generations. Read about Ignacy Jan Paderewski and Mahatma Gandhi on pages 10 and

23 respectively.

Learning is everywhere. An incident in a restaurant of Germany sets a classic example for

the rest of the world to think about. Explore it to the fullest on page 20.

Time to exercise your mind, isnt it?

Jai Satchitanand.

Dimple Mehta.

02 | September 2014

Conte

nts Gnani with Youth

Story | Miracles

Gnanis Scientific Solution

Science And Invention | Velcro

Glimpses of Great Souls | Ignacy Jan Paderewski

04

06

08

09

10

12

14

16

18

20

22

23

Dadas Book Excerpt | Miracles

03| Akram Youth

Solutions to our Problems

Gandhi JayantiCause & Effect | Story of Shri Sambhavnath Bhagwan

Gnani... An Idol of Astonishment!!

Happy Onam

Moral Story | Money is yours, but resources belong to the society
Dimple Mehta on behalf of







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Owned by

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Basement, Parshvanath

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Usmanpura, Ahmedabad-14.




Published atPublisher & Editor:

Dimple Mehta

Year : 2, Issue : 5

Conti. Issue : 17

September 2014

email: [email protected]

website: youth.dadabhagwan.org


Contact :

Gnani Ni Chhayama (GNC),

Trimandir Sankul,

Simandhar City,

Ahmedabad-Kalol Highway,

Adalaj, Dist. Gandhinagar,

Gujarat-382421

Phone: (079) 39830100

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Editorial

Jsca Dear Friends,

We all must have observed that when a tree bears fruits, the branches tend to lean

downwards. We can always argue that it happens so due to the weight of the fruit, but there is a

lot to be learnt from this simple process likewise we get to learn a lot from two towering

personalities of the last century who even on reaching the pinnacle of their careers always

remained rooted to the ground and through their thoughts and deeds set unique examples for

future generations. Read about Ignacy Jan Paderewski and Mahatma Gandhi on pages 10 and

23 respectively.

Learning is everywhere. An incident in a restaurant of Germany sets a classic example for

the rest of the world to think about. Explore it to the fullest on page 20.

Time to exercise your mind, isnt it?

Jai Satchitanand.

Dimple Mehta.

02 | September 2014

Conte

nts Gnani with Youth

Story | Miracles

Gnanis Scientific Solution

Science And Invention | Velcro

Glimpses of Great Souls | Ignacy Jan Paderewski

04

06

08

09

10

12

14

16

18

20

22

23

Dadas Book Excerpt | Miracles

03| Akram Youth

Solutions to our Problems

Gandhi JayantiCause & Effect | Story of Shri Sambhavnath Bhagwan

Gnani... An Idol of Astonishment!!

Happy Onam

Moral Story | Money is yours, but resources belong to the society
Why Laxmi (Goddess of Questioner:

Wealth) and Sarasvati (Goddess of Knowledge &

Speech) are not found to coexist in an individual?

Really speaking, it is not so. Pujyashri:

There is no rule as such that both cant exist

together. If one has a good voice and sings well,

he tends to become egoistic. When approached

for a small favor in a function, he often refuses.

He may look upon you as if you are inferior to

him. Thats how he will obstruct Laxmi and

chances of getting money in future. When one

avoids an opportunity, the Goddess of Wealth

stays aloof. You will find that simple and easy

going people have both, knowledge and wealth.

People have lots of money Questioner:

nowadays. But even then, there is no peace in their

life. Why is it so?

That is because money Pujyashri:

nowadays is not hard earned money but

manipulated wealth. Thats why it does not

bring peace. If the money is accumulated

through fraudulent and unfair means, it will

cause pain and rob you of your peace of mind.

Whereas, it will bring peace and satisfaction

only if it is earned through hard work, coupled

with resultant punya (merit) karmas. In Dadas

terminology it is called punyanu-bandhi-punya

karma meaning it is the result of past good

karmas and will again be spent in such a way that

it will cause (bind) punya karmas for future life,

a win-win situation both ways. But if the same is

attained through cheating and fraudulent ways,

it will result in binding paap (demerit) karmas

called paapanu-bandhi-punya. It means one is

getting money because of merit karmas of past

life but today he is charging paap karmas for the

future life. Dishonesty, cheating, arson, theft all

result in receiving pain in the end. Satsangs,

donations, charity, honesty that imparts

happiness to all, results in getting happiness in

return. These result in elevation to higher life-

forms in the process of evolution. The one who

inflicts pain on others is subjected to animal life

in the next birth, where one is bound to toil and

suffer pain.

I am not able to save money! Questioner:

What do I do?

Do you earn money?Pujyashri:

Not yet. I am still studying in Questioner:

college!

Then how do you get money?Pujyashri:

Mom gives me, not dad.Questioner:

So, dad knows that you are Pujyashri:

wasting money. Does mom give it willingly or

you manage to convince her somehow?

No. She gives willingly. Questioner:

Pujyashri, it so happens that when Im with friends,

I end up paying most of the time in the canteen.

Well. Tell your friends that you Pujyashri:

will pay for tea and snacks today. But then they

will have to pay for the rest of the week. Will

they agree?

No.Questioner:

Why is it so? Why dont youll Pujyashri:

start going dutch. Everyone will have to pay for

himself. You will find most of your friends will

vanish. There are people who make friendship

only for gains.

It is not so. They are friends. Questioner:

They are not only after food!

Paisa nou Vyavahar (Monitary Dealings)

Gnani with Youth

04 | September 20142014

How can you be so sure? Try to Pujyashri:

find out. How many friends do you have?

7 to 8.Questioner:

Fine. Just dont pay for 8 days. Pujyashri:

Say that you will pay on the ninth day only. You

will find how many of them stay back. It is wiser

to spend for mahatmas who are a better

company and the discussions will be about

satsangs & personal development. In case of

college friends, there are needless talks on

cinemas and girl friends and the money spent

will be a waste.

We do talk about education Questioner:

also.

But that should be on a regular Pujyashri:

basis. Otherwise, it will affect our education and

spoil our life.

Expenses are more on Questioner:

Sundays!

Then try this method. Spend Pujyashri:

only on the 8th Sunday. Wait for your turn. Let

others spend first. This way you will save money

as well as identify who are your true friends. Bad

company will fall by itself. Try to save something

from your pocket money & return it to your

mom. Tell her you will demand only when

needed. You may even draw a lesser amount

than what she gives. This self constraint will

help you to save your fathers money. It would

have been a different matter had you been

earning. But father must be working and toiling

hard to earn money to pay for your education

and upbringing. How much load would you like

to put on him?

I have developed this habit of Questioner:

spending from childhood!

No. you must be alert now. Do Pujyashri:

you know your weakness? Your friends praise

you, Look, Ganesh is hearty and broad minded.

He always spends unselfishly and takes care of

his friends. This buttering boosts your ego

and you fall into their trap. Arent your friends

doing so?

May be somewhat. Not Questioner:

everyone.

Its all the same. They boost Pujyashri:

your ego with praise and you end up spending.

This act may lower the greed element in you

but will enhance pride. Whats the gain? There

has to be some normality. How much do you

spend in a month? Rs.1000/- or so?

More. About Rs. 1500 plus.Questioner:

Well that comes to Rs. 9,ooo in Pujyashri:

6 months and Rs. 18,000 in a year. That amount of

money can cover someones education for the

whole year, whereas we spend it in hotels and

fun where it all ends up as waste. In future we

will always be short of money. Do you know the

golden rule? What we spend today is the result

of our punya-karma. You are encashing your

punya. So be careful and economical. Spend only

when necessary so that you have sufficient

balance in times of dire need. So, next time,

when you go to a hotel and suppose the bill is of

Rs.100/-, you pay only Rs.20/-, being your

proportionate share. Dont be liberal, otherwise

you may end up with negative feelings that

Everytime, I end up paying for all and that will

spoil your friendship. Do you understand?

05 | Akram Youth
Why Laxmi (Goddess of Questioner:

Wealth) and Sarasvati (Goddess of Knowledge &

Speech) are not found to coexist in an individual?

Really speaking, it is not so. Pujyashri:

There is no rule as such that both cant exist

together. If one has a good voice and sings well,

he tends to become egoistic. When approached

for a small favor in a function, he often refuses.

He may look upon you as if you are inferior to

him. Thats how he will obstruct Laxmi and

chances of getting money in future. When one

avoids an opportunity, the Goddess of Wealth

stays aloof. You will find that simple and easy

going people have both, knowledge and wealth.

People have lots of money Questioner:

nowadays. But even then, there is no peace in their

life. Why is it so?

That is because money Pujyashri:

nowadays is not hard earned money but

manipulated wealth. Thats why it does not

bring peace. If the money is accumulated

through fraudulent and unfair means, it will

cause pain and rob you of your peace of mind.

Whereas, it will bring peace and satisfaction

only if it is earned through hard work, coupled

with resultant punya (merit) karmas. In Dadas

terminology it is called punyanu-bandhi-punya

karma meaning it is the result of past good

karmas and will again be spent in such a way that

it will cause (bind) punya karmas for future life,

a win-win situation both ways. But if the same is

attained through cheating and fraudulent ways,

it will result in binding paap (demerit) karmas

called paapanu-bandhi-punya. It means one is

getting money because of merit karmas of past

life but today he is charging paap karmas for the

future life. Dishonesty, cheating, arson, theft all

result in receiving pain in the end. Satsangs,

donations, charity, honesty that imparts

happiness to all, results in getting happiness in

return. These result in elevation to higher life-

forms in the process of evolution. The one who

inflicts pain on others is subjected to animal life

in the next birth, where one is bound to toil and

suffer pain.

I am not able to save money! Questioner:

What do I do?

Do you earn money?Pujyashri:

Not yet. I am still studying in Questioner:

college!

Then how do you get money?Pujyashri:

Mom gives me, not dad.Questioner:

So, dad knows that you are Pujyashri:

wasting money. Does mom give it willingly or

you manage to convince her somehow?

No. She gives willingly. Questioner:

Pujyashri, it so happens that when Im with friends,

I end up paying most of the time in the canteen.

Well. Tell your friends that you Pujyashri:

will pay for tea and snacks today. But then they

will have to pay for the rest of the week. Will

they agree?

No.Questioner:

Why is it so? Why dont youll Pujyashri:

start going dutch. Everyone will have to pay for

himself. You will find most of your friends will

vanish. There are people who make friendship

only for gains.

It is not so. They are friends. Questioner:

They are not only after food!

Paisa nou Vyavahar (Monitary Dealings)

Gnani with Youth

04 | September 20142014

How can you be so sure? Try to Pujyashri:

find out. How many friends do you have?

7 to 8.Questioner:

Fine. Just dont pay for 8 days. Pujyashri:

Say that you will pay on the ninth day only. You

will find how many of them stay back. It is wiser

to spend for mahatmas who are a better

company and the discussions will be about

satsangs & personal development. In case of

college friends, there are needless talks on

cinemas and girl friends and the money spent

will be a waste.

We do talk about education Questioner:

also.

But that should be on a regular Pujyashri:

basis. Otherwise, it will affect our education and

spoil our life.

Expenses are more on Questioner:

Sundays!

Then try this method. Spend Pujyashri:

only on the 8th Sunday. Wait for your turn. Let

others spend first. This way you will save money

as well as identify who are your true friends. Bad

company will fall by itself. Try to save something

from your pocket money & return it to your

mom. Tell her you will demand only when

needed. You may even draw a lesser amount

than what she gives. This self constraint will

help you to save your fathers money. It would

have been a different matter had you been

earning. But father must be working and toiling

hard to earn money to pay for your education

and upbringing. How much load would you like

to put on him?

I have developed this habit of Questioner:

spending from childhood!

No. you must be alert now. Do Pujyashri:

you know your weakness? Your friends praise

you, Look, Ganesh is hearty and broad minded.

He always spends unselfishly and takes care of

his friends. This buttering boosts your ego

and you fall into their trap. Arent your friends

doing so?

May be somewhat. Not Questioner:

everyone.

Its all the same. They boost Pujyashri:

your ego with praise and you end up spending.

This act may lower the greed element in you

but will enhance pride. Whats the gain? There

has to be some normality. How much do you

spend in a month? Rs.1000/- or so?

More. About Rs. 1500 plus.Questioner:

Well that comes to Rs. 9,ooo in Pujyashri:

6 months and Rs. 18,000 in a year. That amount of

money can cover someones education for the

whole year, whereas we spend it in hotels and

fun where it all ends up as waste. In future we

will always be short of money. Do you know the

golden rule? What we spend today is the result

of our punya-karma. You are encashing your

punya. So be careful and economical. Spend only

when necessary so that you have sufficient

balance in times of dire need. So, next time,

when you go to a hotel and suppose the bill is of

Rs.100/-, you pay only Rs.20/-, being your

proportionate share. Dont be liberal, otherwise

you may end up with negative feelings that

Everytime, I end up paying for all and that will

spoil your friendship. Do you understand?

05 | Akram Youth
Biswas Dubey was studying in T.Y.B.Com at

Chanakya National University in Jakkanpur town near

Patna. He had failed twice. This was his third attempt.

He was the lone family member who had reached up to

this level. In fact, the Bihar Government had announced

a prize money of Rs. 51,000/- to all students who would

complete their graduation. This prompted many

students to continue learning beyond class XII, since

past few years.

Biswas, as such, was not good enough in studies.

It was the greed for prize money that drove him to

attempt the degree course. He relied upon superstitions

rather than working hard for achieving success. All day

he would keep busy to please Yogi Babas and Sadhus,

the so called miracle-men.

Is there anything in this world

known as

Miracle?

Story

06 | September 2014

One day he visited Ramprasad Chaurasiya, known for miracles. That day he displayed an

empty handkerchief and managed to bring out a pigeon from it. He repeated this many a times

and within minutes, 5 or more pigeons appeared from nowhere. Biswas was fully mesmerized

by this act and he developed full faith in this persons abilities. Ramprasad Chaurasiya asked

Biswas to work for him for 71 days unselfishly. If he did his work sincerely, he would reward

Biswas with a miraculous coin that would help him to remember whatever he studied, so that he

could pass his exams this time around.

Today was the 17th day. He worked all day in the farm as directed by Ramprasad

Chaurasiya. He met his friend Kailash while he was returning home from work in the evening.

Kailash used to live in the neighborhood. He had studied up to 10th standard in Patna and

then had gone to Mumbai for further studies in Computer Engineering. He was in the last year of

his degree course. He had come to town to spend his vacation.

How are you? asked Biswas.

I am fine. Tell me where are you heading? asked Kailash.

Biswas told him the story of his failure in T.Y. for 2 years and how he had developed faith in the

miracle-man Ramprasad Chaurasiya so that he could pass in his exams this time. Listening to

this, Kailash got furious.

What kind of madness are you into? shouted Kailash.

Biswas argued, Its not madness. It is my belief.

Kailash clarified, You need to work hard and have a strong determination in order to pass

exams. Nobody can rely on miracles to get through

Biswas replied firmly, A person who can inject life into a lifeless thing can virtually do

anything. At least he will be able to get me passing marks.

Kailash was equally unrelenting Listen, drop this madness. That was not a miracle, but

only some kind of a gimmick. An eye-wash through some smart hand play! Look, I am studying

engineering and getting through with sheer hard work, not through miracles.

Biswas suggested, Had you met Ramprasadji, you would have scored still better marks.

If he is so powerful, ask him to bring Haris son back to life Kailash demanded.

He can do anything Biswas was still defending.

How can he do that? Even God cant do so and he is a mere human being exclaimed

Kailash. Just wonder, if he can perform such miracles, he wouldnt be short of anything that is

required by him! Why would he take money from you? Think patiently, and rid yourself of this

madness!

Biswas was jolted with this final blow from Kailash. He was almost convinced with

Kailashs arguments. He immediately started for Ramprasads house. He distinctly remembered

a conversation wherein a saint suffering from cancer had requested Ramprasad to cure him. To

this Ramprasad had replied he that was unable to do so. I am a human being, not God were his

remarks.

By the time he reached the porch of Ramprasads house it was 9.30 p.m. He found a group

of people there and Ramprasad was visibly upset. He was shouting I am robbed. There has

been a burglary in my house.

Then bring the money back - remarked someone from the crowd. You perform lots of

miracles. You can do anything.

Ramprasad could only say, I am a human being, not God

07 | Akram Youth
Biswas Dubey was studying in T.Y.B.Com at

Chanakya National University in Jakkanpur town near

Patna. He had failed twice. This was his third attempt.

He was the lone family member who had reached up to

this level. In fact, the Bihar Government had announced

a prize money of Rs. 51,000/- to all students who would

complete their graduation. This prompted many

students to continue learning beyond class XII, since

past few years.

Biswas, as such, was not good enough in studies.

It was the greed for prize money that drove him to

attempt the degree course. He relied upon superstitions

rather than working hard for achieving success. All day

he would keep busy to please Yogi Babas and Sadhus,

the so called miracle-men.

Is there anything in this world

known as

Miracle?

Story

06 | September 2014

One day he visited Ramprasad Chaurasiya, known for miracles. That day he displayed an

empty handkerchief and managed to bring out a pigeon from it. He repeated this many a times

and within minutes, 5 or more pigeons appeared from nowhere. Biswas was fully mesmerized

by this act and he developed full faith in this persons abilities. Ramprasad Chaurasiya asked

Biswas to work for him for 71 days unselfishly. If he did his work sincerely, he would reward

Biswas with a miraculous coin that would help him to remember whatever he studied, so that he

could pass his exams this time around.

Today was the 17th day. He worked all day in the farm as directed by Ramprasad

Chaurasiya. He met his friend Kailash while he was returning home from work in the evening.

Kailash used to live in the neighborhood. He had studied up to 10th standard in Patna and

then had gone to Mumbai for further studies in Computer Engineering. He was in the last year of

his degree course. He had come to town to spend his vacation.

How are you? asked Biswas.

I am fine. Tell me where are you heading? asked Kailash.

Biswas told him the story of his failure in T.Y. for 2 years and how he had developed faith in the

miracle-man Ramprasad Chaurasiya so that he could pass in his exams this time. Listening to

this, Kailash got furious.

What kind of madness are you into? shouted Kailash.

Biswas argued, Its not madness. It is my belief.

Kailash clarified, You need to work hard and have a strong determination in order to pass

exams. Nobody can rely on miracles to get through

Biswas replied firmly, A person who can inject life into a lifeless thing can virtually do

anything. At least he will be able to get me passing marks.

Kailash was equally unrelenting Listen, drop this madness. That was not a miracle, but

only some kind of a gimmick. An eye-wash through some smart hand play! Look, I am studying

engineering and getting through with sheer hard work, not through miracles.

Biswas suggested, Had you met Ramprasadji, you would have scored still better marks.

If he is so powerful, ask him to bring Haris son back to life Kailash demanded.

He can do anything Biswas was still defending.

How can he do that? Even God cant do so and he is a mere human being exclaimed

Kailash. Just wonder, if he can perform such miracles, he wouldnt be short of anything that is

required by him! Why would he take money from you? Think patiently, and rid yourself of this

madness!

Biswas was jolted with this final blow from Kailash. He was almost convinced with

Kailashs arguments. He immediately started for Ramprasads house. He distinctly remembered

a conversation wherein a saint suffering from cancer had requested Ramprasad to cure him. To

this Ramprasad had replied he that was unable to do so. I am a human being, not God were his

remarks.

By the time he reached the porch of Ramprasads house it was 9.30 p.m. He found a group

of people there and Ramprasad was visibly upset. He was shouting I am robbed. There has

been a burglary in my house.

Then bring the money back - remarked someone from the crowd. You perform lots of

miracles. You can do anything.

Ramprasad could only say, I am a human being, not God

07 | Akram Youth
Dada, I have Questioner:

seen a Yogi performing miracles

using a leaf from a mango tree.

Yes. But what Dadashri:

kind of leaf was that? It was

from a Mango tree. Now if you

give him a leaf from some

other tree, say for example

those used for making wine

and ask him to perform, he will

simply object. He will insist for

this particular leaf from mango

tree only. The quality of the

leaf is an evidence in the act.

We know that steel is so hard

t h a t i t c a n t b e b e n t ,

irrespective of miracles you

would like to perform. It is the

properties of the items used

that are defining results.

T h e y Q u e s t i o n e r :

perform magic and produce

watches, rice, beans, ashes, etc.

from nowhere. How are they

able to do that?

Thats all an Dadashri:

eye-wash. They play tricks with

swift play of hands that we

cannot notice. We think its a

miracle since our mind cannot

perceive it.

How does Questioner:

our belief in miracles, affect our

normal life? Does it drift us

towards blind faith?

All such blind Dadashri:

f a i t h w i t h o u t a n y

understanding in itself is a sort

o f m i r a c l e . T h e p e r s o n

performing such an act is

merely fooling himself more

than the others. You take my

advice. Ask one of these yogis,

Do you have to answer your

call of nature? He will

obviously say, Yes. Then ask

him to stop that by performing

a miracle! Ask him, does he

have any control or authority

over this act of defecating? If

he says, No, you are through.

Just ask him why do you fool

around with innocent people?

There is nothing as such

called miracle. These people

manage to spring watches or

ashes by playing tricks. If that

is really so, why dont they

produce food grains so that we

dont need to import the same?

E v e n t h e f a c t o r i e s

manufacturing watches will

not be needed, as these people

would manage its supply!

What do Questioner:

they want to prove actually by

doing such acts?

To create an Dadashri:

image of superiority & take

advantage of the peoples

ignorance. It is to get material

gains, either financial or social.

So, We always warn people,

Look, dont follow such

things blindly. There is nothing

that can be called a miracle.

Presently, the times are such

that people are deceived

easily. All because of greed! An

intelligent person is one who is

not greedy. He will not fall for

such acts.

Miracle means an

acceptance through

blind faith.

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September 08 |

Science And Invention

Velcro is a company that

produces the first commercially

marketed fabric hook and

loop fastener also known

blurr and touch.

Invented in 1948 by George de

Mestral, a Swiss Electrical

Engineer.

Patented as Velcro in 1955 and

Commercially introduced in late

1950s.

Velcro company headquarters:

Manchester, New Hampshire,

USA.

Meaning of Velcro Two

French words Velorus (velvet)

and crochet (hook)

Hook and loop fastener consists

of two lineal fabric strips (a)

tiny hooks (b) hairier loops

which are attached to the

opposing surfaces to be

fastened.

Working: When the two

components are pressed

together, the hooks catch in the

loops and two pieces fasten or

bind temporarily. When

separated by pulling the two

surfaces apart, they make the

distinctive ripping sound.

First Velcro sample was made

of cotton, but proved

impractical and hence was

replaced by nylon and

polyester.

Variations: hooks on both faces,

buttons, zippers, laces and

buckles.

Velcro brand is an example of a

genericized trademark, its

brand name having become the

generic term in many

languages.

Legend: Georges de Mestral

who lived in Commugny, once

on his way back from a hunting

trip with his dog in Alps, took a

close look at the burrs (seeds)

of burdock that kept sticking to

his clothes and his dogs fur. He

examined them under a

microscope, and noted their

hundreds of hooks that

caught anything with a loop,

such as clothing, animal fur, or

hair. He saw.hooks and loops.

Uses: apparel, shoes, leashes,

nuclear power plants, battle

tanks, in the space shuttle

(Velcro made of Teflon loops,

polyester hooks and glass

backing are used.)

VELCRO

Akram Youth 09 |
Dada, I have Questioner:

seen a Yogi performing miracles

using a leaf from a mango tree.

Yes. But what Dadashri:

kind of leaf was that? It was

from a Mango tree. Now if you

give him a leaf from some

other tree, say for example

those used for making wine

and ask him to perform, he will

simply object. He will insist for

this particular leaf from mango

tree only. The quality of the

leaf is an evidence in the act.

We know that steel is so hard

t h a t i t c a n t b e b e n t ,

irrespective of miracles you

would like to perform. It is the

properties of the items used

that are defining results.

T h e y Q u e s t i o n e r :

perform magic and produce

watches, rice, beans, ashes, etc.

from nowhere. How are they

able to do that?

Thats all an Dadashri:

eye-wash. They play tricks with

swift play of hands that we

cannot notice. We think its a

miracle since our mind cannot

perceive it.

How does Questioner:

our belief in miracles, affect our

normal life? Does it drift us

towards blind faith?

All such blind Dadashri:

f a i t h w i t h o u t a n y

understanding in itself is a sort

o f m i r a c l e . T h e p e r s o n

performing such an act is

merely fooling himself more

than the others. You take my

advice. Ask one of these yogis,

Do you have to answer your

call of nature? He will

obviously say, Yes. Then ask

him to stop that by performing

a miracle! Ask him, does he

have any control or authority

over this act of defecating? If

he says, No, you are through.

Just ask him why do you fool

around with innocent people?

There is nothing as such

called miracle. These people

manage to spring watches or

ashes by playing tricks. If that

is really so, why dont they

produce food grains so that we

dont need to import the same?

E v e n t h e f a c t o r i e s

manufacturing watches will

not be needed, as these people

would manage its supply!

What do Questioner:

they want to prove actually by

doing such acts?

To create an Dadashri:

image of superiority & take

advantage of the peoples

ignorance. It is to get material

gains, either financial or social.

So, We always warn people,

Look, dont follow such

things blindly. There is nothing

that can be called a miracle.

Presently, the times are such

that people are deceived

easily. All because of greed! An

intelligent person is one who is

not greedy. He will not fall for

such acts.

Miracle means an

acceptance through

blind faith.

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September 08 |

Science And Invention

Velcro is a company that

produces the first commercially

marketed fabric hook and

loop fastener also known

blurr and touch.

Invented in 1948 by George de

Mestral, a Swiss Electrical

Engineer.

Patented as Velcro in 1955 and

Commercially introduced in late

1950s.

Velcro company headquarters:

Manchester, New Hampshire,

USA.

Meaning of Velcro Two

French words Velorus (velvet)

and crochet (hook)

Hook and loop fastener consists

of two lineal fabric strips (a)

tiny hooks (b) hairier loops

which are attached to the

opposing surfaces to be

fastened.

Working: When the two

components are pressed

together, the hooks catch in the

loops and two pieces fasten or

bind temporarily. When

separated by pulling the two

surfaces apart, they make the

distinctive ripping sound.

First Velcro sample was made

of cotton, but proved

impractical and hence was

replaced by nylon and

polyester.

Variations: hooks on both faces,

buttons, zippers, laces and

buckles.

Velcro brand is an example of a

genericized trademark, its

brand name having become the

generic term in many

languages.

Legend: Georges de Mestral

who lived in Commugny, once

on his way back from a hunting

trip with his dog in Alps, took a

close look at the burrs (seeds)

of burdock that kept sticking to

his clothes and his dogs fur. He

examined them under a

microscope, and noted their

hundreds of hooks that

caught anything with a loop,

such as clothing, animal fur, or

hair. He saw.hooks and loops.

Uses: apparel, shoes, leashes,

nuclear power plants, battle

tanks, in the space shuttle

(Velcro made of Teflon loops,

polyester hooks and glass

backing are used.)

VELCRO

Akram Youth 09 |
Glimpses of Great Souls

Continuing the journey on the life and times of Paderewski, from where we left of in the

previous issue. This small gesture on his part gives us a glimpse of one of the many virtues of

this great soul.

Once during one of his concerts, it so happened that a

small boy sitting in the auditorium, climbed onto the stage and

began playing Chopsticks and "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"

on the piano. This upset the audience and they wanted the

child to be taken away from stage, as they had come for

Paderewskis performance. When Paderewski realized what

was going on, he went to the piano and began playing along

with the boy, whispering to him, "Keep going. Don't quit, son".

This goes to show how humble and low profile Paderewski

was.

Ignacy Jan

PaderewskiFormer Prime Minister

Poland

September 10 |

Life struggles made Paderewski tougher:

Paderewski`s personal life was difficult and marked by much suffering. He grew up

without a mother; his father was arrested because of his involvement in the January Uprising;

his first wife died at 20 and left him with an incurably ill son Alfred Paderewski. He also faced

rejections and harsh criticism from the critics during his early career as virtuoso and composer.

It seems, all this sufferings played a crucial role in developing his extraordinary personality and

sensitivity.

Qualities as a human being:

His statesmanship, his devotion to the cause of world peace, and above all, his untiring

and constant labour for the liberty and security of his beloved homeland, Poland, have given

him a rare place, not only in the hearts of his countrymen, but to all intellectual people in the

world. This world will long remember and honour him for these attainments.

In his life, he went through almost every variety of human experience; from the

glamorous excitement of the greatest possible personal triumph on the concert platform, to

the most severe depths of personal and private sorrow. He faced them all with dignity and

nobility; the successes could not turn him from the simplicity and purpose of his life, nor could

the sorrows destroy his faith and his love for mankind.

If ever there lived a man who had that faith in abundance, it was Paderewski. Every move

in his life personally, socially and economically was for the benefit and improvement of his

fellow men.

Yes, here was a personality that was not one in a million, but perhaps one in a century.

An artist of such a distinctly pronounced individuality as to be an exceedingly rare occurrence ,

indeed phenomenal." Paderewski was a genius, an intellectual, a "statesman par excellence;" a

beautiful orator in a language that was not his; a linguist who spoke no less than seven

languages fluently; a great musician; a patriot; and most of all, a humanitarian who was so

generous that every act of kindness was always returned manifold to him.

Paderewski once recalled, "I had set certain norms for

the audience attending my concerts that there should be

complete silence and none should be talking when I play.

Incase someone would talk, I would stop playing & would say,

I am sorry to interrupt your conversation. I deeply regret to

disturb you. So I am going to stop for a while to allow you to

continue talking! You can imagine the effect it had..."

Trainloads of people would come in from nearby towns

to hear him play piano. Once when a train from Montana was

delayed by a snowstorm, he waited till the arrival of his fans

before beginning his concert. His fans would do likewise,

whenever he was delayed. When they could not get enough of

his playing, they would refuse to go home even hours past the

end of his program. He gladly continued to play till his fans

were satisfied.

Akram Youth 11 |
Glimpses of Great Souls

Continuing the journey on the life and times of Paderewski, from where we left of in the

previous issue. This small gesture on his part gives us a glimpse of one of the many virtues of

this great soul.

Once during one of his concerts, it so happened that a

small boy sitting in the auditorium, climbed onto the stage and

began playing Chopsticks and "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"

on the piano. This upset the audience and they wanted the

child to be taken away from stage, as they had come for

Paderewskis performance. When Paderewski realized what

was going on, he went to the piano and began playing along

with the boy, whispering to him, "Keep going. Don't quit, son".

This goes to show how humble and low profile Paderewski

was.

Ignacy Jan

PaderewskiFormer Prime Minister

Poland

September 10 |

Life struggles made Paderewski tougher:

Paderewski`s personal life was difficult and marked by much suffering. He grew up

without a mother; his father was arrested because of his involvement in the January Uprising;

his first wife died at 20 and left him with an incurably ill son Alfred Paderewski. He also faced

rejections and harsh criticism from the critics during his early career as virtuoso and composer.

It seems, all this sufferings played a crucial role in developing his extraordinary personality and

sensitivity.

Qualities as a human being:

His statesmanship, his devotion to the cause of world peace, and above all, his untiring

and constant labour for the liberty and security of his beloved homeland, Poland, have given

him a rare place, not only in the hearts of his countrymen, but to all intellectual people in the

world. This world will long remember and honour him for these attainments.

In his life, he went through almost every variety of human experience; from the

glamorous excitement of the greatest possible personal triumph on the concert platform, to

the most severe depths of personal and private sorrow. He faced them all with dignity and

nobility; the successes could not turn him from the simplicity and purpose of his life, nor could

the sorrows destroy his faith and his love for mankind.

If ever there lived a man who had that faith in abundance, it was Paderewski. Every move

in his life personally, socially and economically was for the benefit and improvement of his

fellow men.

Yes, here was a personality that was not one in a million, but perhaps one in a century.

An artist of such a distinctly pronounced individuality as to be an exceedingly rare occurrence ,

indeed phenomenal." Paderewski was a genius, an intellectual, a "statesman par excellence;" a

beautiful orator in a language that was not his; a linguist who spoke no less than seven

languages fluently; a great musician; a patriot; and most of all, a humanitarian who was so

generous that every act of kindness was always returned manifold to him.

Paderewski once recalled, "I had set certain norms for

the audience attending my concerts that there should be

complete silence and none should be talking when I play.

Incase someone would talk, I would stop playing & would say,

I am sorry to interrupt your conversation. I deeply regret to

disturb you. So I am going to stop for a while to allow you to

continue talking! You can imagine the effect it had..."

Trainloads of people would come in from nearby towns

to hear him play piano. Once when a train from Montana was

delayed by a snowstorm, he waited till the arrival of his fans

before beginning his concert. His fans would do likewise,

whenever he was delayed. When they could not get enough of

his playing, they would refuse to go home even hours past the

end of his program. He gladly continued to play till his fans

were satisfied.

Akram Youth 11 |
Shri Sambhavnath Bhagwan was the

3rd amongst the 24 Tirthankaras as per the

Jain time cycle. His previous birth was that of a

king named Vipulvahan.

A very kind person, King Vipulvahan

was famous for his noble virtues. He believed

in maintaining law and order in his kingdom.

As he was highly judicious, the punishment

meted out to a criminal was equally matched

to the nature of his crime. Similarly, he praised

people possessing good qualities. He had no

lust for power. He was religious minded and

regularly worshipped Lord Tirthankaras of

earlier times as a true seeker. He was large

hearted and generous to the extent that

nobody returned empty handed from his

palace.

Once it so happened that his kingdom

faced a severe drought. There was shortage

of food and water. People considered

themselves lucky to find even a handful of

grains. They were left to eat tree leaves and

bushes to satisfy hunger. Animals started to

perish. There were crowds at every market to

search for grains dispersed all around.

Businesses collapsed and there were ugly

scenes of loot and arson all around and there

was a complete breakdown of law and order.

The whole kingdom turned into a graveyard. It

was impossible to expect people to remain

religious and orderly at this hour!

King Vipulvahan was deeply aggrieved

by this event. He realized it was his duty and

responsibility to protect people of his

kingdom, especially those who had firm belief

in religion and God.

He gathered a team of cooks and

ordered them to make enough food till the

last of grain was utilized. The food was to be

served to sages and monks first and to the

general public thereafter. It was his order that

he would eat only after all his subjects had

been taken care of. Money was spent heavily

to procure help in achieving this goal, and the

treasury got emptied in the process.

This way, King Vipulvahan went through

very tough times staying hungry by feeding

sages and his subjects. This was a classic

[ 12 ]

Shri Sambhavnath Bhagwan 3rd Tirthankara

in current life cycle

Story of

September 12 |

example of ahardaan, charity of food in

religious terms, which he did unselflishly

without expecting anything in return. As a

result of his compassion, he was destined to

become a Tirthankara in his future life.

After overcoming this drought, once

while King Vipulvahan was relaxing on his

terrace, he saw clouds in the sky. He expected

it would rain in a while. Instead, a strong

breeze swept across and the clouds got

dispersed. Instantly a thought appeared in his

mind, How temporary are situations?

Expectation of rain got destroyed in matter of

seconds! Isnt this applicable to our worldly

life? Our health, money, property and

belongings are just as temporary as this cloud.

How can these be trusted? Is there anything

that may be termed permanent or can be

trusted?

The King found himself in deep distress.

Till then he was thinking that all his

possessions and happiness were permanent.

But an untimely death can put an end to all this

any moment, just like the cloud! What will be

his state of mind at that point of time? Will he

be performing religious deeds? What will be

the fate of his next birth? He felt unsure of

himself.

This incident sparked off the spirit of

renunciation in the life of King Vipulvahan. He

felt a strong desire to achieve self- realization

and began his journey to find Pure Soul within.

He passed on the reigns of his kingdom to his

son. He sought diksha (sanyas - one who

seeks renunciation from worldly life) from

Acharya Swayamprabh and started living the

life of a sage. During that period he repented

for all his deeds and attained purity of mind.

After his death, he was born as a deity

named Anant in the ninth devlok (heaven).

He enjoyed all the happiness that was due to

him for his good deeds in the past life. After

completing the life as a deity, he was reborn in

human form as the 3rd Tirthankara whom we

know as SAMBHAVNATH Bhagwan.

Cause & Effect

Akram Youth 13|
Shri Sambhavnath Bhagwan was the

3rd amongst the 24 Tirthankaras as per the

Jain time cycle. His previous birth was that of a

king named Vipulvahan.

A very kind person, King Vipulvahan

was famous for his noble virtues. He believed

in maintaining law and order in his kingdom.

As he was highly judicious, the punishment

meted out to a criminal was equally matched

to the nature of his crime. Similarly, he praised

people possessing good qualities. He had no

lust for power. He was religious minded and

regularly worshipped Lord Tirthankaras of

earlier times as a true seeker. He was large

hearted and generous to the extent that

nobody returned empty handed from his

palace.

Once it so happened that his kingdom

faced a severe drought. There was shortage

of food and water. People considered

themselves lucky to find even a handful of

grains. They were left to eat tree leaves and

bushes to satisfy hunger. Animals started to

perish. There were crowds at every market to

search for grains dispersed all around.

Businesses collapsed and there were ugly

scenes of loot and arson all around and there

was a complete breakdown of law and order.

The whole kingdom turned into a graveyard. It

was impossible to expect people to remain

religious and orderly at this hour!

King Vipulvahan was deeply aggrieved

by this event. He realized it was his duty and

responsibility to protect people of his

kingdom, especially those who had firm belief

in religion and God.

He gathered a team of cooks and

ordered them to make enough food till the

last of grain was utilized. The food was to be

served to sages and monks first and to the

general public thereafter. It was his order that

he would eat only after all his subjects had

been taken care of. Money was spent heavily

to procure help in achieving this goal, and the

treasury got emptied in the process.

This way, King Vipulvahan went through

very tough times staying hungry by feeding

sages and his subjects. This was a classic

[ 12 ]

Shri Sambhavnath Bhagwan 3rd Tirthankara

in current life cycle

Story of

September 12 |

example of ahardaan, charity of food in

religious terms, which he did unselflishly

without expecting anything in return. As a

result of his compassion, he was destined to

become a Tirthankara in his future life.

After overcoming this drought, once

while King Vipulvahan was relaxing on his

terrace, he saw clouds in the sky. He expected

it would rain in a while. Instead, a strong

breeze swept across and the clouds got

dispersed. Instantly a thought appeared in his

mind, How temporary are situations?

Expectation of rain got destroyed in matter of

seconds! Isnt this applicable to our worldly

life? Our health, money, property and

belongings are just as temporary as this cloud.

How can these be trusted? Is there anything

that may be termed permanent or can be

trusted?

The King found himself in deep distress.

Till then he was thinking that all his

possessions and happiness were permanent.

But an untimely death can put an end to all this

any moment, just like the cloud! What will be

his state of mind at that point of time? Will he

be performing religious deeds? What will be

the fate of his next birth? He felt unsure of

himself.

This incident sparked off the spirit of

renunciation in the life of King Vipulvahan. He

felt a strong desire to achieve self- realization

and began his journey to find Pure Soul within.

He passed on the reigns of his kingdom to his

son. He sought diksha (sanyas - one who

seeks renunciation from worldly life) from

Acharya Swayamprabh and started living the

life of a sage. During that period he repented

for all his deeds and attained purity of mind.

After his death, he was born as a deity

named Anant in the ninth devlok (heaven).

He enjoyed all the happiness that was due to

him for his good deeds in the past life. After

completing the life as a deity, he was reborn in

human form as the 3rd Tirthankara whom we

know as SAMBHAVNATH Bhagwan.

Cause & Effect

Akram Youth 13|
Miracles

How to define miracle?

People who are on spiritual journey often see miracles happen. Isnt it so?Questioner:

No. Please understand the definition of miracle. Miracle should be such that no Dadashri:

other person can repeat the act.

Miracles cant be duplicated

Supernatural power is such that it can be passed on to the next person. It is an Dadashri:

accomplishment. But miracle is something that cannot be repeated; it is a marvel or a wonder.

Similarity of Super Natural Power in relative world

Let me explain the meaning of Supernatural Power in your relative language, Dadashri:

by citing an example. What business are you in?

Iron & steel.Questioner:

There is a person named Noor Mohamad in your market. He is a very reputed Dadashri:

trader. People are all praise for him for his good conduct and commitments. If you have lent Rs.

Ten Lakhs to him and demand it back on due date, he will return it promptly. When he asks for

loan again, will the people in the market lend him again? Everyone knows how risky it is to lend

nowadays and people often back out from their commitments. But despite that Noor Mohamad

gets the loan. How come? He could have defaulted from earlier obligation by not paying the

money back. But he did not choose to do so. Thats how he secured goodwill by his previous

conduct and gained confidence of the people. Since he is not misusing the trust imposed on him,

he enjoys the power to draw money from the market. If he breaches the trust even once by

defaulting, he will lose all his power. People will not lend anymore and would want to stay away

DefinitionScience of miraclesWhat is a miracleWhat is not a miracle?

Dadas Book Excerpt

September 14 |

from him. This is how I explain to you how the power works.

Power or capacity to perform is directly related to your intent

and quality attributes. Once proven, wont you possess it all along?

This is how you attain power

There may be instances when someone wants to keep money

for safety at others place but nobody is willing to accept it. How come?

It is because the man is very quarrelsome. People would not like to deal

with him even though he wants to put in money with them. In another

instance, you may not have cheated anybody or defaulted in life. Still

people would not keep their capital with you. Let me explain: All your

inner feelings, intent, faith and behavior may be such that the other

person feels insecure. If your intent and determination is positive,

your nature is to pay at first instance, possess firm belief to maintain

honesty and integrity, then in that case you will find people will

establish their confidence in you. This is how you gain power.

If one misuses this trust, does not deliver on time or defaults, he

will be drained of power to attract peoples faith again. The way it

works for money, the same way it works here in real terms.

Normally speaking, you obtain power by keeping a positive

track record on regular basis. We have seen saints in this country who

used to eat less and part their food to others so that they can also

survive. This is how one attains lots of divine power.

A person who never speaks abusive language, never thrashes

anyone and does not inflict any pain to others tends to develop chastity and morality of high

stature that people get attracted towards him. That is known as attaining power.

Thats not a miracle

How can there be anything called miracle? It may so happen that you seek advice or

blessing from someone or even start work projecting him in your chit. The result may turn out

to be fruitful. You will give credit to that gentleman as you have sought his blessings. But the

fact is he has done nothing. He has simply wished you good and thing happens. He possessed

merit-karmas for getting fame and will continue to get the credit of any work where he is just an

evidence. All this happens at the behest of purity of his heart.

Nowhere in the world is miracle seen

People misinterpret use of power for miracle. You have done it today, someone will

follow you tomorrow. Thats not miracle. Miracle means something that can be seen only once

and no one can repeat it. If someone can repeat a performance, it means you could also use your

power to perform if you attain that degree. If you apply your power it is termed as miracle, and if

you dont then will it not be so?

Miracle means an act which cannot be repeated by anyone else. This is my definition of

miracle. Accept it if you like. I am not following any book or write-up. This is my own perception.

So did you understand the meaning of miracle? If someone claims to have performed one,

you can always say, Whats the big deal? Anyone can do it if he attains your state of

development. Something that can be taught and can be repeated in action cannot be termed as

miracle. Miracle, in fact, cannot be done or copied or duplicated. So dont ever accept any such

thing as miracle. Not a single miracle has man ever produced in this world so far!

Akram Youth 15|
Miracles

How to define miracle?

People who are on spiritual journey often see miracles happen. Isnt it so?Questioner:

No. Please understand the definition of miracle. Miracle should be such that no Dadashri:

other person can repeat the act.

Miracles cant be duplicated

Supernatural power is such that it can be passed on to the next person. It is an Dadashri:

accomplishment. But miracle is something that cannot be repeated; it is a marvel or a wonder.

Similarity of Super Natural Power in relative world

Let me explain the meaning of Supernatural Power in your relative language, Dadashri:

by citing an example. What business are you in?

Iron & steel.Questioner:

There is a person named Noor Mohamad in your market. He is a very reputed Dadashri:

trader. People are all praise for him for his good conduct and commitments. If you have lent Rs.

Ten Lakhs to him and demand it back on due date, he will return it promptly. When he asks for

loan again, will the people in the market lend him again? Everyone knows how risky it is to lend

nowadays and people often back out from their commitments. But despite that Noor Mohamad

gets the loan. How come? He could have defaulted from earlier obligation by not paying the

money back. But he did not choose to do so. Thats how he secured goodwill by his previous

conduct and gained confidence of the people. Since he is not misusing the trust imposed on him,

he enjoys the power to draw money from the market. If he breaches the trust even once by

defaulting, he will lose all his power. People will not lend anymore and would want to stay away

DefinitionScience of miraclesWhat is a miracleWhat is not a miracle?

Dadas Book Excerpt

September 14 |

from him. This is how I explain to you how the power works.

Power or capacity to perform is directly related to your intent

and quality attributes. Once proven, wont you possess it all along?

This is how you attain power

There may be instances when someone wants to keep money

for safety at others place but nobody is willing to accept it. How come?

It is because the man is very quarrelsome. People would not like to deal

with him even though he wants to put in money with them. In another

instance, you may not have cheated anybody or defaulted in life. Still

people would not keep their capital with you. Let me explain: All your

inner feelings, intent, faith and behavior may be such that the other

person feels insecure. If your intent and determination is positive,

your nature is to pay at first instance, possess firm belief to maintain

honesty and integrity, then in that case you will find people will

establish their confidence in you. This is how you gain power.

If one misuses this trust, does not deliver on time or defaults, he

will be drained of power to attract peoples faith again. The way it

works for money, the same way it works here in real terms.

Normally speaking, you obtain power by keeping a positive

track record on regular basis. We have seen saints in this country who

used to eat less and part their food to others so that they can also

survive. This is how one attains lots of divine power.

A person who never speaks abusive language, never thrashes

anyone and does not inflict any pain to others tends to develop chastity and morality of high

stature that people get attracted towards him. That is known as attaining power.

Thats not a miracle

How can there be anything called miracle? It may so happen that you seek advice or

blessing from someone or even start work projecting him in your chit. The result may turn out

to be fruitful. You will give credit to that gentleman as you have sought his blessings. But the

fact is he has done nothing. He has simply wished you good and thing happens. He possessed

merit-karmas for getting fame and will continue to get the credit of any work where he is just an

evidence. All this happens at the behest of purity of his heart.

Nowhere in the world is miracle seen

People misinterpret use of power for miracle. You have done it today, someone will

follow you tomorrow. Thats not miracle. Miracle means something that can be seen only once

and no one can repeat it. If someone can repeat a performance, it means you could also use your

power to perform if you attain that degree. If you apply your power it is termed as miracle, and if

you dont then will it not be so?

Miracle means an act which cannot be repeated by anyone else. This is my definition of

miracle. Accept it if you like. I am not following any book or write-up. This is my own perception.

So did you understand the meaning of miracle? If someone claims to have performed one,

you can always say, Whats the big deal? Anyone can do it if he attains your state of

development. Something that can be taught and can be repeated in action cannot be termed as

miracle. Miracle, in fact, cannot be done or copied or duplicated. So dont ever accept any such

thing as miracle. Not a single miracle has man ever produced in this world so far!

Akram Youth 15|
September 16 |

This incident dates back to the days when Dadashri used to organize everything.

We, 50+ mahatmas went on a jatra (a pilgrimage) to Uttar Pradesh with Pujya Dadashri.

We reached the village of Bareily at midnight. The road ahead of Bareily was very

dangerous. The road spread across Ghats (way through mountains/valleys) in a

complicated manner. That place is known as Chambal Ghati, a famous hiding place for

dacoits and thieves. When we were about to leave Bareily for onward journey, our bus

was stopped by the police patrolling that area. They advised us not to travel at night as

the place was full of dacoits and there was a risk to life and belongings. In fact, there

was a report of dacoits having looted two passenger buses just a day earlier. They

denied us a pass despite many requests by our coordinators.

Dadashri was sleeping inside the bus. Being stalled by the police, one of the

mahatmas went inside and informed the matter to Dadashri. Dadashri came out from

the bus and talked to the policeman. He informed him not to worry as we were on a

religious pilgrimage and there was nothing to fear. Allow us to travel at our risk. The

Policeman calmed down after talking with Dadashri. He finally decided to allow us to

pass, but on condition that he would send two policemen with rifles for our protection.

Dadashri promptly agreed.

All other mahatmas resting in the bus had no clue as to what was happening.

Dadashri instantly clarified to them that this is all vyavasthit ( scientific circumstantial

evidence) so that mahatmas dont panic seeing the policemen in the bus. Dadashri

further elaborated, We will pass smoothly. It may so happen that the thieves may

have gone to address natures call when we will pass by!

Dadashri made a rule: Never have doubts. Doubts invite negativity and things

may get spoilt. It may lead to panic as to what would happen? So Dadashri instructed

Please chant charanvidhi loudly. Mahatmas followed the instructions and Dadashri

told the driver to speed up as much as he could so that we could pass the danger area.

The journey was completed without any difficulty.

Just look how smartly Dadashri handled the police, the mahatmas and the driver,

in a tight situation involving fear and safety. He did it with ease, humor and the very

uncommon common sense.

GnaniAn Idol of Astonishment

Gnani is our strength friend, philosopher and guide.Akram Youth 17|
September 16 |

This incident dates back to the days when Dadashri used to organize everything.

We, 50+ mahatmas went on a jatra (a pilgrimage) to Uttar Pradesh with Pujya Dadashri.

We reached the village of Bareily at midnight. The road ahead of Bareily was very

dangerous. The road spread across Ghats (way through mountains/valleys) in a

complicated manner. That place is known as Chambal Ghati, a famous hiding place for

dacoits and thieves. When we were about to leave Bareily for onward journey, our bus

was stopped by the police patrolling that area. They advised us not to travel at night as

the place was full of dacoits and there was a risk to life and belongings. In fact, there

was a report of dacoits having looted two passenger buses just a day earlier. They

denied us a pass despite many requests by our coordinators.

Dadashri was sleeping inside the bus. Being stalled by the police, one of the

mahatmas went inside and informed the matter to Dadashri. Dadashri came out from

the bus and talked to the policeman. He informed him not to worry as we were on a

religious pilgrimage and there was nothing to fear. Allow us to travel at our risk. The

Policeman calmed down after talking with Dadashri. He finally decided to allow us to

pass, but on condition that he would send two policemen with rifles for our protection.

Dadashri promptly agreed.

All other mahatmas resting in the bus had no clue as to what was happening.

Dadashri instantly clarified to them that this is all vyavasthit ( scientific circumstantial

evidence) so that mahatmas dont panic seeing the policemen in the bus. Dadashri

further elaborated, We will pass smoothly. It may so happen that the thieves may

have gone to address natures call when we will pass by!

Dadashri made a rule: Never have doubts. Doubts invite negativity and things

may get spoilt. It may lead to panic as to what would happen? So Dadashri instructed

Please chant charanvidhi loudly. Mahatmas followed the instructions and Dadashri

told the driver to speed up as much as he could so that we could pass the danger area.

The journey was completed without any difficulty.

Just look how smartly Dadashri handled the police, the mahatmas and the driver,

in a tight situation involving fear and safety. He did it with ease, humor and the very

uncommon common sense.

GnaniAn Idol of Astonishment

Gnani is our strength friend, philosopher and guide.Akram Youth 17|
September 18 |

Onam is the biggest and the most important festival of Kerala. It is a harvest festival celebrated

with joy and enthusiasm by people of all communities.

Onam is celebrated in the beginning of the month of Chingam, the first month of Malayalam

Calendar (Kollavarsham). The Carnival of Onam lasts from four to ten days. First day, Atham and

tenth day Thiruonam, are most important of all. Elaborate feasts, folk songs, elegant dances,

energetic games, elephants, boats and flowers all are a part of the dynamic festival called Onam.

Thousands of domestic and foreign tourists visit Kerala to be a part of Onam. It is also celebrated

as the Tourist Week.

The Legend

Story goes that during the reign of mighty asura (demon) King Mahabali, Kerala witnessed its

golden era. Everybody in the state was happy and prosperous and the king was highly regarded

by his subjects. Apart from all his virtues, Mahabali had one shortcoming: He was egoistic. This

weakness in Mahabali's character was utilized by devas to bring an end to his reign as they felt

challenged by Mahabali's growing popularity. However, for all the good deeds done by

Mahabali, devas granted him a boon that he could annually visit his people, with whom he was

so attached.

It is this visit of Mahabali that is celebrated as Onam every year. People make all efforts to

celebrate the festival in a grand way and impress upon their dear King that they are happy and

wish him well.

Happy Onam7th September 2014

The most impressive part of Onam celebration is the grand feast, which is a nine-course meal,

consisting of 11 to 13 essential dishes.

Another enchanting feature of Onam is Vallamkali, the Snake Boat Race, held on the river

Pampa. It is a colourful sight to watch the decorated boat oared by hundreds of boatmen,

amidst chanting of songs and cheering by spectators.

There is also a tradition to play games called Onakalikal on Onam. Men go in for rigorous sports

like Talappanthukali (played with ball) & Ambeyyal (Archery). Women indulge in cultural

activities. They make intricately designed flower mats called Pookalam, in the front courtyard

of the house to welcome King Mahabali.

Onam Celebrations

Akram Youth 19|
September 18 |

Onam is the biggest and the most important festival of Kerala. It is a harvest festival celebrated

with joy and enthusiasm by people of all communities.

Onam is celebrated in the beginning of the month of Chingam, the first month of Malayalam

Calendar (Kollavarsham). The Carnival of Onam lasts from four to ten days. First day, Atham and

tenth day Thiruonam, are most important of all. Elaborate feasts, folk songs, elegant dances,

energetic games, elephants, boats and flowers all are a part of the dynamic festival called Onam.

Thousands of domestic and foreign tourists visit Kerala to be a part of Onam. It is also celebrated

as the Tourist Week.

The Legend

Story goes that during the reign of mighty asura (demon) King Mahabali, Kerala witnessed its

golden era. Everybody in the state was happy and prosperous and the king was highly regarded

by his subjects. Apart from all his virtues, Mahabali had one shortcoming: He was egoistic. This

weakness in Mahabali's character was utilized by devas to bring an end to his reign as they felt

challenged by Mahabali's growing popularity. However, for all the good deeds done by

Mahabali, devas granted him a boon that he could annually visit his people, with whom he was

so attached.

It is this visit of Mahabali that is celebrated as Onam every year. People make all efforts to

celebrate the festival in a grand way and impress upon their dear King that they are happy and

wish him well.

Happy Onam7th September 2014

The most impressive part of Onam celebration is the grand feast, which is a nine-course meal,

consisting of 11 to 13 essential dishes.

Another enchanting feature of Onam is Vallamkali, the Snake Boat Race, held on the river

Pampa. It is a colourful sight to watch the decorated boat oared by hundreds of boatmen,

amidst chanting of songs and cheering by spectators.

There is also a tradition to play games called Onakalikal on Onam. Men go in for rigorous sports

like Talappanthukali (played with ball) & Ambeyyal (Archery). Women indulge in cultural

activities. They make intricately designed flower mats called Pookalam, in the front courtyard

of the house to welcome King Mahabali.

Onam Celebrations

Akram Youth 19|
Germany is the major economic and political

power of the European continent and a

historic leader in many cultural, theoretical

and technical fields. Germany is one of the

leading countries in developing and using

green technologies.

Germany is also a highly industrialized

country. The country is an example for the

fighting spirit of germans.. They evolved

hard after the tragic trauma at the hands of

the Nazis, united again after partition (east &

west), resurrected themselves with

industrial progress, making big global brands

like Benz, BMW, Siemens, Bayer, Bosch,

Adidas, Audi and are praised all over the

world for their never say die spirit. The

nuclear reactor pump is made in a small

town in this country. As for sports, be it

football, tennis or hockey, you will see their

fans throng from all over the world to

support their teams.

I carried the impression that the Germans

adopted high living standards, as I prepared

for my study trip to that country. When I

arrived at Hamburg, my colleagues who

work in Hamburg arranged a welcome party

for me in a restaurant. We noticed that a lot

of tables were empty. A young couple was

having their meal. There were only two

dishes and two cans of beer on the table. I

wondered if such a simple meal could be

romantic, and whether the girl will leave this

stingy guy!

There were a few old ladies on another

table. Whenever a dish was served, the

waiter would distribute the food for them,

and they would finish every bit of the food

on their plates. We ordered our meal and we

talked about our studies and conditions back

home.

The service was very fast. We did not spend

much time dining as we had other activities

lined up for the day. We finished fast and

were ready to check out. There was still

about one third of unconsumed food on our

table.

When we were leaving the restaurant, we

heard someone calling us from behind. We

noticed that the old ladies in the restaurant

Moral StoryMoney Is Yours

But

Resources Belong To The Society

Germa

ny

September 20 |

were talking about us to the restaurant

owner. When they spoke to us in English, we

understood that they were unhappy about

us wasting so much food. We immediately

felt that they were really being too

interfering.

"We paid for our food; it is none of your

business how much food we left behind," my

colleague Gui told the old ladies. The old

ladies were furious. One of them

immediately made a call to someone. Within

minutes, a man in uniform claiming to be an

officer from the Social Security Organization

arrived. Upon knowing what the dispute

was, he issued us a 50 Mark(German

currency) fine.

We all kept quiet. The local colleague took

out a 50 Mark note and repeatedly

apologized to the officer.

The officer told us in a stern voice,

"order What You Can Consume, Money Is

Yours But Resources Belong To The Society.

There Are Many Others In The World Who

Are Facing Shortage Of Resources. You Have

No Reason To Waste Resources.

Though our face turned red, We all agreed

with him in our hearts.

The mindset of people of this rich country put all of us to shame. WE REALLY NEED TO

REFLECT ON THIS. We order large quantities of food just to show around and satisfy our

pride. But in the process we also waste food which could have been used otherwise. This is a

great lesson for all of us to come out of our habits.

My colleague made Xerox copies of the penalty receipt, gave a copy to each of us as a

souvenir! All of us kept it and pasted it on our wall to remind us that we shall never be

wasteful. Friends, doesnt this incident teach us to be more careful and compassionate

towards Nature? If we save all necessary resources like water, electricity, food etc, we can

definitely enhance the life of our planet Earth.

Akram Youth 21|
Germany is the major economic and political

power of the European continent and a

historic leader in many cultural, theoretical

and technical fields. Germany is one of the

leading countries in developing and using

green technologies.

Germany is also a highly industrialized

country. The country is an example for the

fighting spirit of germans.. They evolved

hard after the tragic trauma at the hands of

the Nazis, united again after partition (east &

west), resurrected themselves with

industrial progress, making big global brands

like Benz, BMW, Siemens, Bayer, Bosch,

Adidas, Audi and are praised all over the

world for their never say die spirit. The

nuclear reactor pump is made in a small

town in this country. As for sports, be it

football, tennis or hockey, you will see their

fans throng from all over the world to

support their teams.

I carried the impression that the Germans

adopted high living standards, as I prepared

for my study trip to that country. When I

arrived at Hamburg, my colleagues who

work in Hamburg arranged a welcome party

for me in a restaurant. We noticed that a lot

of tables were empty. A young couple was

having their meal. There were only two

dishes and two cans of beer on the table. I

wondered if such a simple meal could be

romantic, and whether the girl will leave this

stingy guy!

There were a few old ladies on another

table. Whenever a dish was served, the

waiter would distribute the food for them,

and they would finish every bit of the food

on their plates. We ordered our meal and we

talked about our studies and conditions back

home.

The service was very fast. We did not spend

much time dining as we had other activities

lined up for the day. We finished fast and

were ready to check out. There was still

about one third of unconsumed food on our

table.

When we were leaving the restaurant, we

heard someone calling us from behind. We

noticed that the old ladies in the restaurant

Moral StoryMoney Is Yours

But

Resources Belong To The Society

Germa

ny

September 20 |

were talking about us to the restaurant

owner. When they spoke to us in English, we

understood that they were unhappy about

us wasting so much food. We immediately

felt that they were really being too

interfering.

"We paid for our food; it is none of your

business how much food we left behind," my

colleague Gui told the old ladies. The old

ladies were furious. One of them

immediately made a call to someone. Within

minutes, a man in uniform claiming to be an

officer from the Social Security Organization

arrived. Upon knowing what the dispute

was, he issued us a 50 Mark(German

currency) fine.

We all kept quiet. The local colleague took

out a 50 Mark note and repeatedly

apologized to the officer.

The officer told us in a stern voice,

"order What You Can Consume, Money Is

Yours But Resources Belong To The Society.

There Are Many Others In The World Who

Are Facing Shortage Of Resources. You Have

No Reason To Waste Resources.

Though our face turned red, We all agreed

with him in our hearts.

The mindset of people of this rich country put all of us to shame. WE REALLY NEED TO

REFLECT ON THIS. We order large quantities of food just to show around and satisfy our

pride. But in the process we also waste food which could have been used otherwise. This is a

great lesson for all of us to come out of our habits.

My colleague made Xerox copies of the penalty receipt, gave a copy to each of us as a

souvenir! All of us kept it and pasted it on our wall to remind us that we shall never be

wasteful. Friends, doesnt this incident teach us to be more careful and compassionate

towards Nature? If we save all necessary resources like water, electricity, food etc, we can

definitely enhance the life of our planet Earth.

Akram Youth 21|
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Solutions to our

Problems

Answer: When it happens again, introspect! Why is it that we remain negatively biased? We are

not negative when someone is all praise for us. So try to find out, has anything happened that is

not as per our liking? In fact, things happen according to our karmic account. In case of punya

(merit) karmas, all happens as per our liking whereas in case of paap (demerit) karmas , all

happens against our liking. In that case, whats the point of feeling negative for the persons who

are basically just a part of the whole situation as one of the evidence only(nimit)? Our negative

approach will only bind new paap karmas because the other person is actually a Shuddhatma.

Moreover, if we retrospect any event, we will realize why we are not given due credit in certain

matters! It is because we dont have sufficient credit of punya. In spiritual terminology, yash-

naam-karma means one gets credit for work completed, irrespective of whether he has actually

done anything significant or not.

Despite all your best efforts, when you dont get the praise, understand that you lack in merit

karmas. So the best way to move out of this situation is to understand that things happen as per

our karmic account and not as per our free will.

See Pure Soul in all beings and dont feel negative for them. In case any bad thoughts arise, do

pratikaman instantly. That will help erase your negativity. Lets adopt the policy of Live and let

live. We should not expect others to follow our way of thinking. Give freedom to everybody.

Thats the best way to attain peace.

September 22 |

2nd October

Gandhi Jayanti

Mahatma Gandhi

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