PILGRIMAGE

"Dad, I have prepared a bag for you and

Will apply after eating the second meal. If you want to keep something else, remind me." Siya said while serving food to her father-in-law.

"Yes son, there is no hurry, take it easy, do it tomorrow morning. You must be tired today, you go to sleep."

Jawahar had retired from the Electricity Department only three years back. After his retirement, every year he used to spend few months of summer in Haridwar with his wife.

Had bought a small house there so there was no problem of accommodation. When he lived in Haridwar, every day both husband and wife would walk half a kilometer, reach the ghat, bathe in the Ganges and return home on foot after visiting the temple. In the evening, sometimes he used to participate in bhajan kirtan and sometimes in the aarti of some temple. The rest of his life was devoted to the worship of God and at the feet of Ganga Maiya.

When they lived in their city, every day both husband and wife would go for a walk in the park and then return after visiting the temple. In the evening, when two or four friends of Jawahar ji would gather, there would be a discussion of religion and philosophy.

Son Akash also worked in the electrical department and Siya was taking care of the household chores with a maid. There was never any shortage of money, everything was going well.

Next day Jawahar ji had to leave for Haridwar at ten in the morning, so he went to sleep soon after having dinner. The wife also started collecting her small essentials and putting them in another bag.

"Siya..... Siya son! Look, I can't find my new glasses..." Mother-in-law called Siya.

Siya was talking to someone on the phone in her room. Akash had gone for a walk after having food.

Siya's mother-in-law went towards her room after shouting two or three times. Her throat was full. The phone was of a neighbor girl living in Siya's Pehr.

"What shall I do Uma, I cannot keep Dadi with me at my in-laws house." Siya was sharing her problems with Uma over the phone. "I don't know how my mother-in-law and father-in-law would feel, on the other hand my heart starts crying after hearing the pitiable condition of grandmother. What should I do, I don't understand anything."

Siya's mother had passed away in Siya's childhood. Now Siya's grandmother and father were the only ones in the house. The responsibility of bringing up Anuj and Kamal, two brothers older than Siya and Siya, fell on the grandmother. The trend of grandmother following her religious ideology has now moved towards motherless children. Raised all three with great love. Since Siya was the youngest, grandmother used to make her sleep near her. The name Siya was also given by Dadi.

As everyone was growing up, grandmother was getting weaker. Anuj and Kamal got married. Now the search for a groom for Siya has been started. Meanwhile, Siya's father also left the world. Grandma was broken by this shock. Siya's father and Jawaharji were familiar with each other. Jawahar ji went to Siya's house to condole after getting the information of his friend's death.

A son's friend is also like a son. So Siya's grandmother asked Jawahar to find a good family for Siya.

"Amma," said Jawaharji to Siya's grandmother, "if I take Siya home as my daughter.....?...My son Akash also works in the Electricity Department. He has a good salary and a secure job." If Siya goes to my house then our house will be bright.

Grandma didn't say anything, she just silently kept reading Jawahar ji's face.

"There is no hurry, after consulting daughter-in-law and children, tell them. I will wait."

“Whom to consult and whom to consult!” Said the grandmother with a sad heart. It seems that both the daughters-in-law are sitting ready to avoid trouble. Don't know what is written in my destiny, first the husband left me alone at a young age, then the daughter-in-law left and now the son also cheated. My life is drying up worrying about it. Still, I have to ask.

"Yes Amma, ok, I will come again soon" Jawahar came back to his house.

After a few days, Siya came to Jawaharji's house as Akash's wife.

But the condition of the grandmother, who spent her whole life in the upbringing of her children, turned from bad to worse. Anuj and Kamal no longer even go to Dadi's. The wives of both also do not talk directly. At the age of eighty, the body was reduced to a mere structure. Still, Dadi would complete her daily activities and worship with the help of a stick.

Grandmother's cot was taken to the verandah outside the house where the fan used to throw less air and more flames in the summer days, some daughter-in-law used to give food early in the morning and late in the evening and then no one came near to know her condition. Victim of insult and neglect, grandmother never told her mind to anyone.

Once Siya had a lot of argument with her sisters-in-law regarding her grandmother.

"Yes yes... We don't care at all, now you have come as a well-wisher. For the last two years you were the one coming to feed us, otherwise we were starving." Both the sisters-in-law sat on Siya. . " We also understand your hollow sympathy very well. Your eyes are on grandmother's land and bank account, why don't you tell directly. If you are really worried about Dadi, then why don't you take her with you..." Siya returned to her home in a huff with her mouth open. And today, after a month, Uma's phone call informed Siya about Dadi's deteriorating condition. Conscience became sad.

Hearing mother-in-law's voice, Siya wiped her tears and found glasses and gave them away. The expressions of sadness were clearly visible on the face.

The next morning, Jawahar ji got out of his car to go to Haridwar, and waving his hand over Siya's head, said, "Don't worry, we will be back soon."

Saying goodbye to his parents, Akash went to his office and Siya started doing her household chores.

Siya was surprised to hear the familiar sound of the car outside the house in the evening. The sound was like that of my car. When Siya came out and saw the tresses spread on her face backwards, she was shocked.

It was Jawaharji who was waiting for the gate to open.

"Father you... back....?. You then... Haridwar...? "

"Yes son, both of us have come back, now there is no need to go to Haridwar, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Kashi Mathura Vrindavan, I have brought all the pilgrimage places to your home. Forever " Jawahar ji opened the back door of the car and entered. Pointed towards

Grandmother was sitting with mother-in-law. Siya burst into tears on seeing this. He ran and took Dadi in his lap.

"If we go on pilgrimage leaving our elders in sad and pitiable condition..." Mother-in-law said consoling Siya, "..then what kind of pilgrimage and what kind of virtuous religion?"

"And what kind of Ganga bath? Now our home is our place of pilgrimage Siya." Jawahar ji took down the bag from the car and said, "And it is your responsibility to keep this place of pilgrimage sacred."

"Gods and Goddesses would not be living in temples, they would be living in homes only." Grandmother said to Siya in her broken voice and took Siya's support and entered the house.

AS YOU SAY LIKE THAT - YOU WILL GET IT

only your voice gives you results.

There was a king. Went out for the forest vihar. Got thirsty on the way. I looked at the hut of a blind man. The pot full of water in it was visible from a distance. The king sent a soldier and asked him to bring a glass of water.

The soldier reached there and said - O blind man, give me a glass of water. The blind was stubborn. He immediately said - Come on, I am not afraid of soldiers like you. I will not give you water. The soldier returned disappointed.

After this the commander was sent to fetch water. The commander went near and said - Blind! Will get money, give water. The blind man stiffened again. He said, this Sardar of the first one is known.

Still, he puts pressure by making slanderous statements that water will not be available from here. Seeing the commander also returning empty-handed, the king himself started walking. After reaching near, he first greeted the old man and said - ' Throat is drying due to thirst. If you can give a glass of water, it will be a great blessing.

The blind man hospitably made him sit beside him and said-' Eminent people like you are respected like a king. Not only water, my body is also present in the reception. Let me know if there is any other service!

The king quenched his thirst with cool water and then asked in a polite voice - 'You are not able to see. Then how could he recognize those asking for water as soldiers, chieftains and kings?

The blind said -:-

By the behavior of speech, every person

The actual level is known.

SEARCH FOR LORD

Once Saint Namdev was giving a discourse of knowledge-devotion to his disciples. Then a disciple sitting in the audience asked a question, "Teacher, we are told that God is present everywhere, but if so why is He never visible to us, how can we believe that He is real, and if He If so how can we get it?

Namdev smiled and ordered a disciple to bring a pot of water and a little salt. The disciple immediately brought both the things. Said, "Son, you put the salt in the pot and mix it." ,

The disciple did exactly that.

The saint said, "Tell me, can anyone see salt in this water?"

Everyone shook their heads in 'no'. "Ok!, now someone just taste it, do you feel the taste of salt?", asked the saint. "Yes", a disciple said while tasting the water.

“Okay, now just boil this water for some time.”, instructed the saint.

The water continued to boil for some time and when all the water evaporated, the saint again asked the disciples to look into the pot and asked, "Now do you see anything in it?" "Yes, we can see the salt particles. Have been.”, said a disciple.

The saint smiled and explained, "Just as you could feel the taste of salt in water but could not see it, in the same way you cannot see God everywhere in this world but you can feel Him." And just as water evaporates from the heat of fire and salt becomes visible, in the same way you can achieve God by ending your disorders through devotion, meditation and good deeds.

STATE OF MIND

Once a Seth invited Pandit ji, but Pandit ji had a fast on Ekadashi, so Pandit ji could not go, but Pandit ji sent two of his disciples to Seth's place for food.

But when both the disciples returned, one of them was sad and the other was happy.

Surprised to see Pandit ji and asked son why are you sad -- Has Seth made a difference in the food?

"No Master"

Has Seth made a difference in the posture?

"No Master"

Did Seth differentiate between Dachhina?

"No sir, gave equal amount of 2 rupees to me and 2 rupees to others"

Now Guru ji was even more surprised and asked then what is the reason?

who are you sad

Then the sad disciple said Guru ji, I used to think that Seth is a very big man, he will give at least 10 rupees, but he gave 2 rupees, that's why I am sad!!

Now asked the other why are you happy?

So the other said, Guru ji knew that Seth is very stingy, he will not give more than eight annas, but he gave 2 rupees, so I am happy...!

This is just the condition of our mind, events happen equally in the world, but some get happiness from those events, some get sad, but in reality there is neither sorrow nor happiness, it depends on the state of our mind.

That's why Shri Ram Katha says that -- Put your mind at the feet of the Lord, because - If the wish is not fulfilled, then there is sorrow and if the wish is fulfilled, then there is happiness, but if there is no wish then there is joy...

TWO BEAUTIFUL MORAL STORIES

Read two old stories and think how you will decide in these circumstances.....

Story No. 1: A company had a tradition of organizing a party and lottery on the eve of every Diwali..!

The rules of the lottery draw were as follows: Each employee pays a hundred rupees as a fund..! There were three hundred people in the company, that means a total of thirty thousand rupees can be raised..! The winner takes all the money..!

The office was filled with activity on the day of the lottery draw..! Everyone wrote their names on slips of paper and put them in the lottery box..!

Although a young man was hesitating to write..! She thought that the weak and sick son of the company's cleaning lady was going to have an operation soon after New Year's morning, but she didn't have the necessary money for the operation, which made her very upset..!

Even though he knew that the chances of winning were slim, only 0.33 percent chances, he wrote the name of the cleaning lady on the note..!

The exciting moment arrived. Boss shook the lottery box and took out a slip from it..! The man also kept praying in his heart: with the hope that the cleaning lady might win the prize..! Then the boss carefully announced the name of the winner, and lo - a miracle happened!

The winner turned out to be the cleaning lady..! There was a wave of happiness in the office and the woman quickly reached the stage to receive the award..! She burst into tears and said, "I am so lucky and blessed! With this money, my son now has hope!"

Thinking about this "miracle", the man headed towards the lottery box..! He took out a piece of paper and just opened it..!

It also had the name of the cleaning lady on it..! That man was very surprised..! He took out many pieces of paper one after the other..!

Although the writing on them was different, the names were all the same..! They were all names of the cleaning lady..! Tears welled up in the man's eyes and he clearly understood what a miracle it was, but miracles don't fall from the sky, people have to make it themselves...!

Story No. 2:

One day in the afternoon went for a walk to the vegetable market with a friend..! Suddenly, an old man in torn clothes came to us with bags of green vegetables in his hand..! The sale of vegetables was very less that day, the leaves looked dehydrated and yellow and had holes in them as if bitten by insects..! But my friend bought three bags without saying anything..! The old man also blushed and explained: "I grew these vegetables myself..! It rained some time ago, and the vegetables were soaked..! They look ugly. .!I am sorry.."

After the old man left, I asked my friend: "Will you really go home and cook these..?"

He didn't want to say no to me.."these vegetables can't be eaten anymore"

"Then why bother to buy it?" I asked..

He replied,"Because it is impossible for anyone to buy those vegetables..! If I don't buy it, probably the old man will not have any income for today".

I admired my friend's thoughtfulness and concern..! Later on I also caught hold of the old man and bought some vegetables from him..!

The old man said very happily, "I tried to sell it all day long, but no one was ready to buy..! I am very glad that you both bought from me. Thank you very much"

A handful of green vegetables which I cannot eat at all, taught me a valuable lesson..

When we are at the bottom, we all hope that miracles will happen to us, but when we are capable, are we ready to be the miracle workers...?

After reading these two stories you can spread this positive message and spread more love in the world.

Your small shared action can brighten the destiny of countless unfortunate people..!

SACHA WAARIS KAUN

Kahani Sacha Waaris Kaun Hai 15 Lakh Beautiful composition

A good man died in an area, people got ready to take the bier and when they started carrying it to the crematorium, a man came forward and caught hold of one leg of the bier. And said that I have to take 15 lakhs from the dead person, first give me the money then I will let him go. Now all the people are standing watching the show, the sons said that the deceased did not tell us that he is a debtor, so we cannot give. The brothers of the deceased said that when the sons are not responsible then why should we give. Now everyone is standing and she is holding the bier, when a long time passed, the matter reached the women of the house as well.

When the only daughter of the dying man heard this, she immediately took off all her jewelry and deposited all her cash and sent it to the man and said that sell this money and jewelry for the sake of God and keep his money and pay for my father's last journey. Do not stop. I will pay all the debt before I die. And I will arrange the remaining amount soon. Now the person holding the bier stood up and turned to all the people and said: The real thing is not to take 15 lakhs from the dead person but to give it to him and I did not know any of his heirs, so I played this game, now I know It is known that his heir is a daughter and he has no son or brother.

FATHER WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR ME

"Aji, do you listen? Will you go and give Tiffin to Rahul in the company?"

"Why didn't Rahul take the tiffin today?" Sharad Rao asked.

Today the chairman of Rahul's company is coming, that's why Rahul left at 7 in the morning and the food could not be prepared in the morning." "Okay. I'll give it." Sharad Rao kept the paper in his hand and went to the room to change his clothes. Pushpabai heaved a sigh of relief.

Sharad Rao got ready means he had not heard the dispute between him and Rahul.

How about the controversy? As always Rahul blaming his father and Pushpabai speaking in favor of her husband.

Same topic! What did our father do for us? What has my father done for me?

"Mother! My friend's father was also a teacher, but look what a big bungalow he has built. Otherwise, this is our father. We are still living in a rented house."

“Rahul, you know that your father is the elder in the house. Kacheri was also engaged. Who took all these responsibilities?" "What's the use of that? His brothers and sisters live in bungalows. Did they ever think that the brother who suffered so much for us did not even build a small house, so we should build him a house and give it to him?" Pushpabai's eyes filled with tears for a moment. Is asking "what did the father do for me"?

Then she said.... "Your father did his duty. He never kept any hope from his brothers and sisters." Had they taken it, today they would have been playing with money. Look at the people of today's classes. They roam around in imported vehicles." You are telling the truth. But, your father's principle was not to take money for the donation of knowledge. It was because of these principles that he became so famous. And how many more prizes would you get? You are his imagination." On hearing this, Rahul got very angry. "Why do you want to lick those prizes? With those rewards, the house will continue to be built a little. While lying down eating dust. No one asks them." Meanwhile, a knock was heard at the door. When Rahul opened the door, Sharad Rao was standing there. Father didn't hear him speak. Rahul's face dropped in fear. But, Sharad Rao went inside without saying anything. And that debate ended there.

This was Pushpabai and Rahul's fight yesterday, but today....

Sharad Rao stuck the tiffin cycle and left for Rahul's company in the industrial area in the hot sun.

He was out of breath by the time he reached the company, 7 kilometers away. The security guard stopped them at the gate of the company.

"I want to give Mr. Rahul Patil's tiffin. Shall I go inside?"

"Not yet, sir has come." The guard spoke. "The chairman has come. The meeting is going on with him. Any moment he can finish the meeting. You stay on the side. The chairman should not see you." Sharad Rao stood at a distance in the sun. There was no shade anywhere around. Talking for a while, an hour passed. Pain started rising in his feet. That's why Sharad Rao started sitting there on a hot stone, only then the sound of the gate came. The meeting might have ended. Many officers followed the chairman and Rahul also came out with him. When he saw his father standing there, he got angry inside. When the chairman was about to sit after opening the car door, his eyes went towards Sharad Rao. He kept standing outside without sitting in the car. "Who is he standing in front of?" He asked the security guard.

"He is the father of our Rahul sir. Have brought tiffin for him to eat." The guard said in a trembling voice. "Call them." What was not supposed to happen happened.

Streams of sweat started flowing from Rahul's body. His mind seemed to be numb with anger and fear. Sharad Rao came near when the guard called. The chairman went ahead and went near him. "You are Patil sir, aren't you? You were a teacher at D.N. High School." Yes. how do you recognize me "Before understanding anything, the chairman touched Sharadrao's feet. All the officials and Rahul were surprised to see that scene."Sir, I am Atish Agarwal. Your student You used to come to teach me at home. "Yes.. yes.. remembered. Father, you have become a very big person..." The chairman laughed. Then said, "Sir, what are you doing here in the sun. Let's go inside. I want to talk to you a lot. Why didn't you make the security sit inside?" The guard bowed his head in shame. Seeing that, Sharad Rao said - "It is not his fault. Your meeting was going on. Your student You used to come to teach me at home. "Yes.. yes.. remembered. Father, you have become a very big person..." The chairman laughed. Then said, "Sir, what are you doing here in the sun. Let's go inside. I want to talk to you a lot. Why didn't you make the security sit inside?" The guard bowed his head in shame. Seeing that, Sharad Rao said - "It is not his fault. Your meeting was going on. "You wouldn't know, Pawar Sir.." Looking at the General Manager, he said, "Had Patil Sir not been there, this company would not have existed today and I would have been managing my father's grain shop." Rahul and G. M. Both kept looking at him with surprise.

"I was a very submissive student during my school days. Somehow I made it up to Class IX. I was admitted to the best classes in the city. But I never concentrated on my studies. On top of that, the son of a rich father. School all day I used to have fun and fight. Watching movies after bunking off evening classes was my pastime. Mother could not tolerate that. At that time Patil Sir was famous as a strict disciplinarian and an excellent teacher. Mother requested him to teach me. But there was no place to sit in Sir's small house. That's why Sir showed his inability to teach. Mother requested him a lot. And came to our house and asked for fees for teaching. Sir refused for the fees. But after many requests, he agreed to come home and teach. Sir came on the first day. As usual I started being mischievous. Sir thrashed me thoroughly. The effect of that beating was such that I started sitting quietly. I tell you Rahul, in the first week itself I developed an interest in studies. After that nothing was suggested to me except studies. Sir used to teach so well, subjects like English, maths, science which I used to find difficult now seemed easy. Sir never used to come, so I used to get worried. I came second in class IX. Mother and father were very happy. I was like flying in the air. In 10th I dropped all the classes and started studying only from Patil Sir. And I surprised everyone by coming in merit in 10th." My goodness..! But sir, still you didn't pay the fees to sir? "The general manager asked. "I took the trees to Sir's house with my parents. Father gave Sir a check of one lakh rupees. Sir did not accept it. I still remember what Sir said at that time.

Sir said - "I didn't do anything. Your son is intelligent. I only showed him the way. And I don't sell knowledge. I give that charity. Later I came again merit in twelfth under Sir's guidance. After After doing BE in America, I went to America and did MS.And started this company in my own city.Sir carved a stone and made it into a diamond.And not only me,Sir has made innumerable such diamonds. I salute you sir..!! The chairman wiped the tears that came from his eyes with a handkerchief. "But this thing is wonderful that despite the huge market of education and knowledge outside, Sir taught thousands of students without taking even a single rupee, not only taught them but also instilled interest in them to study. Wow sir, I agree with you. and your ideal. Looking at Sharad Rao, Mr. M said. "Oh sir! This person is principled. He is not hungry for money and respect. The only aim was the welfare of the student." The chairman spoke. "My father is also one of them. He will starve for a time, but he will not sell food after adulteration." These were his principles. Followed him throughout his life. Did business honestly. My brothers are benefiting from it today." No one said anything for a long time.

Then the chairman asked Sharad Rao, "Sir, have you changed the house or are you living in the same house?"

"Live in the same old house sir!"

Instead of Sharadrao, Rahul replied. In that answer, the chairman was able to understand the hidden displeasure towards father.

Sir, today I am giving you Guru Dakshina. I have taken some flats in this city. I am giving one 3 BHK house in your name.

"What.?"

Both Sharad Rao and Rahul speak in a surprised tone. "No no, I don't want such a huge Guru Dakshina." Sharad Rao spoke insistently.

The chairman took Sharadrao's hand in his. "Sir, please....don't say no and I'm sorry. It's already too late to give your Guru Dakshina because of the abundance of work."

Then looking at Rahul, he asked, Rahul, are you married?

"No sir, she is frozen. And marriage cannot take place until she finds a good house to live in. My father-in-law has not fixed the date of marriage yet because of the condition laid by him. Then he has not even booked the hall. "

The chairman picked up the phone and started talking to someone. Keeping the phone from the solution factor's face, he said softly, "Now there is nothing to worry about.

Your marriage garden work is done. You must know about Sagar Lance!"

"Sir, they are very expensive..."

"Hey where do you have to pay the money. All the students of Sir can do anything for Sir. Sir just has to give a voice.

But Sir is principled, will not do that either. The owner of this lance is also a student of Sir. I just told him. Not only the hall, but she has also taken the responsibility of taking care of the entire wedding expenses including food... that too voluntarily. You just tell the date and take the goods. "Thank you very much sir."

Rahul said with folded hands very happily. "Thank you, not me, give Rahul to your father! This is his virtue. And give me a promise Rahul! Till the last breath of your head, you will not separate him and will not let him suffer any pain.

Whenever I come to know that you are giving them pain, I will not only kick you out of this company but will not leave you eligible for employment anywhere in Maharashtra. I will make such arrangements." The chairman spoke in harsh words.

"No sir. I promise, nothing like that will happen." Rahul spoke with folded hands.

When Rahul came home in the evening, Sharad Rao was reading a book. Pushpabai was chopping vegetables nearby.

Rahul kept the bag and holding Sharad Rao's feet said, "Papa, I made a mistake. I kept misunderstanding you till today. I didn't know, Papa, you have such a big personality."

Sharad Rao picked it up and hugged it to his chest. Pushpabai could not understand why her son is crying. But something good has happened. That's why love is overflowing between father and son. Seeing this, a few drops rolled down from his eyes as well.