Saturday,
1-6-02 Dadaji Arrives in Singapore.
It
was the 1st of June 2002, and beloved Dadaji was
expected to arrive shortly, on board flight AI
432 from India. Eager devotees started to gather
at the airport's arrival lounge with beaming faces,
waiting anxiously for the flight to land. At the
first glimpse of Dadaji, the crowd quietened and
a sense of peace and tranquility filled the air.
Our Gurudev was in our midst, and all our attention
was focused on him. Overflowing with love and
joy, we requested Dadaji to take a seat at the
arrival lounge, where we sought his blessings.
Dadaji individually showered his love and blessings
to us all, leaving us with a feeling of elevation.
He also presented us with Prasad of sweets &
chocolates. From the airport, Dadaji was taken
to Mr. & Mrs. Rupo Chugani's house, where
he would be residing till the 5th of June 2002
after which he would move to Mr. & Mrs. Chandru
Budhrani's residence.
Later that evening, Dadaji attended our daily
evening satsang at the Centre and thrilling vibrations
were felt by most of us in His presence. At night,
Dadaji spoke on the importance of daily satsang,
and expressed his joy at the beautiful vibrations
felt in the Centre's prayer hall.
Sunday,
2-06-02 Ruh Rihan at Sindhu House
The
Sindhi Ruh Rihan (informal Spiritual chit-chat)
was attended to full capacity. The Ruh Rihan revolves
around a central thought, which for that day was,
"Khareen cho piyo phireen hia bhojha ain
bhaar, kar havaaley Hotje, aaheen tun unjho baar".
In English, "Oh why are you carrying these
heavy burdens, hand them over to the Lord for
you are His child." Dadaji cautioned, once
our problems are handed over to the Lord, we should
stop worrying about them and let God take over.
Most of us went home lighthearted that evening.
Monday,
3-06-02 Ruh Rihan at Sadhu Vaswani Centre, 127
Marshall Road
Many
came early to ensure they sat where they could
behold Dadaji's glance. "Ajab bungalow milyo
tokey, po-ey varee biyo piyo goleen. Ra-hey tho
saarn Husna waro, eeyo raaz natho kholeen."
A beautiful thought given by Dada for us to contemplate
upon. In English, it means " An extraordinary
bungalow you have received , then why search for
another. The Lord is residing within you, that
mystery you are not unraveling." Dadaji made
us aware how precious our human birth is and we
should not fritter it away, by sense gratification.
Every family was presented with an audio cassette
& a Sindhi version booklet of The Hanuman
Chalisa composed by Dada J. P. Vaswani, a wonderful
gift to cherish.
Tuesday,
4-06-02 Question & Answer at Sadhu Vaswani
Centre
Many
questions were submitted in writing but due to
time constraint not all were answered. One of
the questions put forth was, whether one could
marry out of the Sindhi community, a very relevant
question as many mixed marriages do take place
by Sindhis in Singapore. Dadaji replied it is
okay, only if parents bless and consent to the
marriage, for we have got our human birth through
our parents and we must obtain their blessings.
I am sure many hearts were put to ease by this
and many other illuminating answers that Dadaji
gave. Dadaji distributed prasad to all present.
Wednesday,
5-6-02 Anjali Group of Ladies at Sunita R. Chugani's
Residence
Anjali
group which comprises of 28 ladies is named after
the nom de plume of Dadaji. The objectives of
the group are doing social work & discussing
spiritual matters during these meetings. Few verses
are recited from the Noori Granth & discussed
on. The vachan taken in Dada's presence that day
was explained to us by Him. He explained to us
what Radhe stood for and once again reminded us
to yearn for the Lord as a miser yearns for gold.
Saturday,
8-6-02 and Sunday, 9-6-02, " Life After Death'
talk at Singapore Conference Hall
The
two evenings started with heart stirring "Kirtan"
and "Vachan" from the Noori Granth.
We were also shown a powerpoint presentation on
the activities of Sadhu Vaswani Mission, Pune
on the 8th and on the 9th an audio-visual documentary
on the Life and Teachings of Sadhu T L Vaswani.
We were enlightened on both the evenings on "Life
After Death" by Dadaji. Our anxieties and
fears on death were dispelled and we got glimpses
of life eternal and beautiful.
Dadaji gave three practical suggestions:-
-
When death occurs, you will be asked by the
being of light," What have you done with
your life?" Therefore, prepare now, serve,
practice silence and meditation, and form
association with a holy man, your "Isht
Devata". Keep on accumulating acts of
service, so that the day you leave you will
be rich.
-
Let
the passage through the etheric double be
swift and instant, therefore do not be attached
to forms and names, nor to possessions. You
do not belong to anyone nor does anyone belong
to you. Nothing belongs to you.
-
Be
a blessing unto others. Help others and remember
that others are here so that we may help them.
It is in the house of heart that we have to
dwell.
Dadaji
then related a story of a 12 year old girl who
was dying with a smile on her face, for during
her life she had made Jesus her friend and so
when the nurse asked if she was afraid of dying
she said,
"The beloved is near,
Why must I Fear
In his arms I rest
Whither, he knows
best."
Therefore, during our lifetime we must form association
with the Holy Ones, only then departure from this
world is sweet for they come to receive us.
All too soon Dadaji departed for Bangkok on 11-06-02.
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