Seven months break

“I want to write a book. I want a break from the business work.” I told my father with a bit of hesitation in my voice.

He raised his eyes from the papers he was screening and asked “For how long?”

“At least one year.”

“You can take seven months break only. If you are dedicated you can finish one year work easily in seven months.”

“Fine, papa. If the book doesn’t complete in seven months then can I take one or two more months break.”

“No. You have to do it in this time limit. On which topic you want to write a book?”

“I haven’t decided yet.”

“To be successful, the first step is to fix your goals. Now, your long term goal is to finish this book from idea to print in seven months. You can divide this goal into immediate and short term goals. Work hard to achieve those goals. You will be able to achieve what you desire.”

When I was six years old, one day when I was not able to recite the table of seven correctly, he asked me to stand straight till I recite the tables correctly. I told me that I am feeling cold and want to sit in the quilt. But he didn’t allow me to enter the warm quilt as the warmth made me sleepy. When I recited it correctly after repetition of several times, he gave me a tight hug! That hug always reminds me of his discipline and love. 

As I had very less time, I started working on it. I decided to write a book on ‘Japa Meditation’. I framed the chapters first, and then draw a basic detail of all the chapters. I explained each and every topic in detail with witty or thought provoking examples. Illustrations were embedded in it. The most difficult work of editing of book was done with the help of my family members, friends and mentor. At last my book was published in seven months.

Yesterday, the book review of my book ‘Japa Meditation – The Easiest way to Calm the Mind’ appeared in Navbharat Times. I showed him the newspaper. The book review was written beautifully and in very simple words. With his moist eyes he hugged me tightly and said, “I am proud of you my child. You did it in the time prescribed.”

I said, “It happened because of your discipline, principals and love!” 

Dear readers, “This father’s day, I am expressing my love towards my dad by participating in the #HugYourDad activity at BlogAdda in association with Vicks.”

Soul stirring b’day celebration

I can never forget 3^rd December, 2014! What a hectic day it was!! I neither find the time to pick up the phone of my relatives and close friends who desperately wanted to wish me on my b’day nor could reply to wishes pouring in through sms. I got up late in the morning because I worked till 3 a.m. on my laptop. My boss has assigned me to organise a conference of five hundred persons and all of them were the top businessmen who would be attending that meeting.

I quickly took shower, dressed up and was in my office in just 15 minutes. May be I got ready like a robot with low battery! The function was going to begun in one and a half hour. Everything was ready except the hall which was untidy. Phew! The sweepers had not turned up! One of the staff members informed me that they were on strike. I was just about to have a heart attack then suddenly got an idea to call an emergency meeting. Everybody gave their unique but somewhat bizarre ideas to solve this not so complex problem but none of them was practically feasible. I called waiters, gardeners, helpers and peons to make the hall dust free and spotless and for that they would be paid some extra bucks.  

Money makes the world go! Not really! They all refused to clean the place because a pigeon was lying dead on the floor with its feathers scattered all over. I said confidently, “If nobody is interested in cleaning then give me the broom I will clean it. The function is going to start at the right time!” They were ashamed and regretted what they had said. At last it was cleaned and the function was organised well. All the members were happy and satisfied with the arrangements. By the end of the program, my energy was drained up in organizing, attending, meeting businessman and in solving the most unexpected problem. I was about to go home to enjoy my b’day then I received an sms from my boss.

An urgent meeting in the Ruby Hotel. Reach soon.

I was so tired how I reach there was a surprise for me! I gathered all my strength and entered the park of hotel. A huge circular stage was set on which Anushka Manchanda was singing in her melodious voice ‘Apna har din aise jiyo, jaise ki aakhari ho’. I melted down and forget for a moment that I came here to meet my boss. My fatigue evaporated. I felt refreshed. My eyes brightened. Not only my lips but my heart was also singing!

As the song ended, my eyes started searching the boss in the crowd. But I couldn’t find him. My mobile rung, it was a call from my boss. He said,“Happy B’day! Enjoy!! I hope you like the surprise!!!” Then, Anushka Manchanda started singing song, ‘Theepidika Theepidika’ in her sweet and sexy voice. Allu Arjun entered from the underground stage in a very impressive style. The beats gained pace and my heart missed a beat! His vibrant moves uplifted my spirits. I was mesmerised with his electrifying and almost impossible dance moves. His dancing prowess was bracing, stimulating and invigorating. What was a soul stirring experience it was!

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VICCO Turmeric Cream with Foam Base

“Granny, I applied the newly brought cream on my face. Now look there is an allergy reaction on my skin as my skin is ultra sensitive.” I complained. “I have to attend a college function tomorrow evening. What will I do?”

“You can cover your face like Spiderman then nobody will be able to see it.” My granny suggested with a little wink.

Although I wanted to laugh but couldn’t. And said, “Granny, please suggest something really good as the function is very important for me.”

“The market is flooded with the products which can cause harm to your skin and body. While selecting a cream for your face you should be overcautious. You should buy only those products that have Ayurvedic base like VICCO Turmeric Cream. It is the best solutions for all your problems like oily skin, pimples and blackheads. VICCO Turmeric Cream with Foam Base is a one-step-solution to all skin care problems. It’s Ayurvedic formula with microbicidal properties of turmeric which is extremely beneficial as an effective medicine for the prevention and cure of pimples, blackheads and oily skin with every wash. With the use of Vicco Turmeric Cream with Foam Base, you will come closer to the power of turmeric and Ayurveda and ward off bacteria and microbes from your skin with every wash. It also helps in preventing and curing skin infections, rashes and allergies. It helps to stop the bleeding of minor wounds and heals them, treats minor cuts and small injuries as well.”

“Where I will get it?”                  

“It is available right now at your nearest retail store. You can also purchase it online on snapdeal.com, shopclues.com, ebay.in, paytm, peopleskart.com, simply.com, bigfyda.com and shop@kartbin.com. Haven’t you seen the advertisement of VICCO Turmeric Cream on T.V. and magazines?” 

“Yes. Many times.”

“VICCO Group has emerged today as makers of the best internationally known products of the Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of natural medicines. Their various products are Vajradanti Powder, VajradantiPaste, Vajradanti SF (Sugar Free), Turmeric Skin Cream, Turmeric WSO, TurmericSkin Cream in Saving Cream Base, Narayani Cream, Turmeric Skin Cream with FoamBase which are exported to various countries like U.S.A., Canada, Mexico, Surinam, Africa, Mauritius, Fiji, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, U.A.E., Qatar, Oman, U.K., Germany, Holland, Italy, Cyprus, Srilanka, Hongkong, Singapore, Malaysia, West Indies, Iceland, Australia, New Zealand, France. Moreover VICCO laboratories are the winner of Golden Globe Tiger Award.”

“What else I can do for glowing skin?”

“Drink lot of water. It will be better if the water is lukewarm. Eat fruits daily rich in Vitamin C like amla, citrus fruits and guava.” Granny looked out of the window and saw Aloe Vera plants of various sizes growing in the garden. “You can rub the juice of Aloe Vera on your face for glowing skin.”

“How pimples can be prevented?”

“Drink neem leaves juice.”

“Oh granny! It tastes terrific bitter.”

“It purifies blood and gives redness to your cheeks.”

“Tell me something easier!”

“Buy VICCO products and use them regularly to have a glowing skin free from pimples, oily skin and blackheads. You can upload your resume on their site, make your career with VICCO and earn some bucks as your pocket money this summer vacation.”

“WOW! I love you and VICCO!”  

Curved Aloe Vera

This is a very unique modification of Aloe Vera whose one part is curved and the other part is straight and normal like any other Aloe Vera. I planted this Aloe Vera in a pot a few months back in my balcony garden. From the past two weeks, a small curve at the base start erupting. The curve is growing bigger and bigger day by day. Lets see whether it remains attached with the base of plant or detached itself from the main plant or has some unique medicinal properties as compared to a normal plant!   

Coin Car

Wow! What a car! Coin and coins all over! This is amazing to see a car with coins on the whole body. Coins are pasted beautifully and delicately on the whole car. They are arranged side by side filling the space and covering the base. They give shinning appearance and unique getup to the car.

Wierd home work

Earlier, a few decades before the home work was given to children and was done by them like writing pages, solving problems, drawing diagrams and preparing models. But these days the home work is given to children by most of them is done by their mothers. The mothers will search Google, discuss with friends and relatives and still will find it difficult to do and will blame the teacher what the hell she has given. One of such suffering mother told me, "My child has got a weird assignment in Maths. He has to write the price of samosa, movie ticket, ludo, comic book and coca cola bottle in 1950 and 2015. Not only this what one can buy with Rs.4200 in 1920 and 2015?"

Dear readers, can you help her?

Poetic book review of 'Japa Meditation - The Easiest Way to Calm the Mind'

Dear readers,
You must have read a lot of book reviews but have u ever read a poetic book review? Vyomi Malik has written a poetic book review of my book 'Japa Meditation - The Easiest Way to Calm the Mind' very beautifully. Here is the link http://vyomimalik.blogspot.in/2015/06/youmakemewin-nominating-fellow-blogger.html

On her suggestion I also nominate my blog for WIN 2015. Fingers crossed! :)