An auspicious destination – “ Shantivan ”  Mount Abu

I attended a free  “ Rajyoga ”course of  Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Iswariya Vishwavidyalaya at local centre near to my house in Bangalore & since then regularly attending  knowledge session (popularly known as  “ Murli ” ) there in. Further in Nov.,2019  I got an opportunity to visit “ Mount Abu ”. An auspicious destination for Knowledge Seeker – International centre of Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Iswariya Viswavidyalaya – “Shantivan” situated in  Abu road,  Rajasthan ( India ).

It’s time for God realisation , peace, purity, joy, love, happiness, bliss and power within.

A  beautiful sharing accommodation with all necessary facilities was provided within the campus. Clean and green environment with colourful flower gardens , meditation centres, spacious conference halls equipped with adequate lightings, ventilations and sound systems. A multi story dining hall to accommodate thousands of visitors at a time , mechanised kitchen facilities are some of the key areas of attraction. My routine automatically changed to accommodate the environment

Ø  Getting up early in the morning:                   3 am

Ø  Reaching meditation hall:                             4 am  

Ø  Going for morning tea:                                 5am

Ø  Morning walk: upto:                                     6am

Ø  Again ready for knowledge session:            7am to 8am

Ø  Ready for breakfast:                                     8am onwards    

Ø  Time to visit campus/meeting:                     till 11am

Ø  Learning session:                                          till 12.30pm

Ø  Rest and campus visit:                                  up to 5pm

Ø  Again evening sessions                                 up to 8 pm

Ø  Dinner time                                                   complete before 10pm

Ø  Going for sleep:                                            10pm to 3am

A tireless routine with full energy and peaceful environment with more than 20,000 thousand people at a time. A miraculous experience – “ heaven on earth ”  Few other places I visited during my short stay of 3 days  - 28/11/2019 afternoon to 01/12/1019 morning  :

·         Pandav Bhavan

·         Luckky lake

·         Delwada temple

·         Peace Park

·         Museum

An auspicious destination -  “ Experience peace, love & happiness ”

For further details one may visit: website: www.brahmakumaris.org 

Prepared and compiled by: S.K.Udaiwal 

“ Mind Power Unlimited ” - A workshop of Transforming life

I am one of the chosen fortunate participants of the Life Transforming workshop by Mr. Sunil Parekh – An International Success Coach and India’s  leading expert on human mind powers and human potential development at Bangalore on 9 -10^th  of Nov, 2019. Workshop objectives were very well  defined at the introduction phase of the workshop aligning the expectations like :

Ø  Live a healthy, stress-free life

Ø  Enhancing financial status

Ø  Creating  acceptable relationship

Ø  Excel in your areas of work

Ø  Sound decision making

Ø  Deal with emotions

Ø  Goal setting/ Problem solving........ etc

Well tested easy to learn Tools, Techniques and Strategies were used by faculty in a very cordially divine protected environment. A happy state of mind was ensured for better acquisition of knowledge, learning skills and practicing the attitude of gratitude, love and joy at the workshop itself. Adequate course material and workbook distributed to participants. Some of the recommended course books ,CDs & tools  were made available at the program venue in addition.

 Practices after the programme at home for next 45days without break were explained with outcome assurance with commitment of 100 % support. One who attended the workshop, becomes  life member of Sunil’s Rise Development Academy.

Programme ended with vote of thanks, distribution of certificate and a happy blissful environment on 10^th evening. Out come – A transformed human being with full of hopes and happiness.

One interested may visit Rise development academy website for details: www.riseda.com

“Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase. Just take the first step ”

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr ( 1929 – 1968)

Prepared and compiled by: S.K.Udaiwal

A Programme of Transformation – Mind Power Unlimited

While visiting face book page , I come across a free seminar scheduled on  3^rd  Nov.,2019  in Bangalore by Mr. Sunil Parekh  India’s leading Success Coach , Mind Power Expert & MD, Rise Development Academy . The subject topic -  Mind Power Unlimited –“ Unleash the power within for health , wealth & happiness ”  is very close to my heart. I registered and also forwarded the link to one of friend.

Both of us attended the seminar. Seminar was so interesting and useful, we decided  to attend another seminar scheduled in the afternoon by Mr Sunil on topic -  Train the Trainer  - “ Become a Transformational Leader & help people live a happier , healthier & more successful life ” .

 Although it was free seminar , we invested total 10hrs. The vision and mission of the academy has attracted us:

Vision – A world of empowered human beings living their highest potential and creating happy, healthy and successful lives for themselves and for others.

Mission – To inspire, motivate and empower ONE BILLION people to live happier, healthier and more successful lives by December 31, 2032 – through Seminar and Workshop, Books and Audio Programs, Radio and TV. Social Media and Internet.

Basic functioning, power, uses of :   

Conscious Mind

Subconscious Mind

Few illustrations/ demo / practices/testimonies supported the understanding.

To know more and learn the skill of mind power one may register for up coming 2 days  workshop being scheduled on 9-10 Nov.,2019  by Rise Academy in Bangalore. Details available on company website: www.riseda.com .

“ A well structured curriculum , learned faculty , dedicated team makes the program more effective and successful ”

Prepared and compiled by: S.K.Udaiwal 

A short trip – Pyramid Valley , Bangalore

Although , I heard this name in the year 2012 by a colleague of mine. It took me seven years to reach a 35 KM distance from my resident in Bangalore to Pyramid Valley . With a great surprise on Sunday 20^th Oct, 2019 morning a family friend  invited  us for a short trip to “Pyramid Valley” a long awaited destination . Me & wife  joined the trip. We reached valley around 12 O’clock by a self driven vehicle.

 A beautiful entrance with natural flora and water fall. One side of the entrance a spacious guarded parking and another side a peaceful reception.

Free entrance pass with lunch coupon distributed to each visitors with briefing. Series of self explained display board are placed at appropriate location across the valley campus. A peaceful , neat and clean environment with water body, children parks , spread over the campus. Three key words attracted our attention:  

Ø  Meditate

Ø  Learn &

Ø  Relax

Mean, Meditate inside 160’x160’ Pyramid , learn in a well structured spiritual workshops/library  and relax and rejuvenate in serene nature, surrounded by hills and water bodies.

We were fortunate to be welcomed  by  Mr. Raghvendra a volunteer of a trust  at Pyramid meditation  hall. Mr Raghvendra guided us to reach the meditation area. Immediately a 20 minutes  guided group meditation process started . A pin drop silence, dim natural light & exclusive flute rhythmic sound followed by instructions.

It was a great experience to  almost all around 50 participants enjoyed the session. A experience sharing session was organised at library hall by Mr. Raghvendra. Who further briefed about learning opportunities and other facilities at campus.

After knowledge  session , we went around the campus and reached Dining Hall. A beautiful well organised hall where a fresh pure vegetarian meals was served. We enjoyed the meals and further relax and rejuvenate at serene nature.

“A most enjoyable and fruitful short memorable trip – One must experience”

 Viewers interested may visit the site: www.pyramidvalley.org  for more details and programmes at Pyramid valley. A wonderful destination to enhance our potential and achievements. 

Quote by fouder of Pyramid Valley -  " Patriji " : 

Prepared and compiled by: S.K.Udaiwal 

Life Journey - Institutions of change

A  journey of Institutions of change. Basic foundation is laid down in first and most important institution – A home . Parents are the Institution head and other members are silent teachers and mentors. Foundation is built up through a natural inbuilt curriculum. Walking, talking, discipline, special skills & behaviour are learnt. Next move start with structured curriculum of conventional education :

Ø  Primary  – KG to 5^th standard

Ø  Middle -  6- 8^th  standard

Ø  High school – upto 10^th standard

Ø  Higher secondary/ Intermediate – 11-12^th standard

Ø  College  –  Graduation / Post graduation /PhD.

 An overall development is familiar term used by parents ,teachers & others, which demands a  healthy body , peaceful and happy mind set additionally , thereby other Institutions play important roles like

ü  Institution of wellness

ü  Institution of Social and spiritual awareness

ü  Institution of Special skill development – Art, music, games, soft skill, Leadership , communication, team building  etc.....

Institutions are including required skills set in curriculum and taking effective steps for overall development to overcome today’s volatility, Parents also needs to update too.

Today’s need of the hour is  A healthy, wealthy and happy individual who creates and spread happiness to :

·         Family

·         Society

·         Nation & world at large

“ Peace , Progress &  Prosperity - A life journey through Institutions of change ”

Prepared and compiled by: S.K.Udaiwal 

Important aspect of better living – Values

In journey of life term “ Value ” is heard in various occasion knowingly or unknowingly. Expressions may be in different ways and forms by Parents/Elders/Teachers . Values are deeply absorbed  so as they become identity of a person e.g.

Ø  Very honest

Ø  Very sincere

Ø  Trustworthy

Ø  Hardworking

Ø  Discipline

Ø  Positive e.t.c................

Value drives a person and collectively a family, society, organisations & nations. I was watching a Value education programme for children on TV channel “ Peace of Mind ” Speaker a Mathematician explained the values through maths  common formulas,  we learnt in school days:

        I.            -              x              +             =             -

      II.            +             x              -              =             -

    III.            -              x              -              =             +

    IV.            +             x              +             =             +

How Mathematician explained the values to children with the help of above formulas

I . If some thing is not advisable to do and you are still doing the result would be negative only

II. If some thing is advisable to do and you are not doing the result would be negative only

III. If some thing is not advisable to do and you are not doing the result would be positive only

IV.If some thing is advisable to do and you are doing it the result would be positive only

Simple way of teaching values to the children , which I learnt at the age of 65 years through this programme. There is no age limit for learning. 

This article I prepared with a intension to share this knowledge as maximum as possible. Possibly , this may be available in you tube in peace of mind channel “ Value education “ programme.

In Corporate world organisations are framing Vision / Mission/ Values for their companies. As

·         Vision  the mind speaks the organisations objectives and potential to move forward.

·         Mission the heart is commitment of the organisation  towards objectives and growth.

·         Values the soul which drives the organisation, compete, and sustain it.

 

Prepared and compiled by: S.K.Udaiwal

Challenges – Personal & Professional

Challenges are inevitable in one’s life. It may be either personal or professional. Challenge defined in dictionary is : 

The situation of being faced with,  something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully and therefore tests a person's ability.

After Engineering graduation as usual pressure arises from family , friends & relatives for job or higher study or some short of engagement to justify the graduate status. I was not the exception . I opted to pursue post graduation. Applied for admission in the same college (MACT- Currently- MANIT, Bhopal M.P.). Got relief from external pressure, inner pressure still exist with a question in mind “what is next ? ”.

After completion of PG,  engaged with assignment locally and continue job search, which justify my qualification. College Head of Mechanical  Engineering suggested to join  department as Teaching Assistant ( i.e. Junior faculty member ). Continue in teaching profession for about 18 months , thereafter,  got an opportunity in Cement Manufacturing – A bajaj group of company in Rajasthan. Decided to join and obtained permission from Department Head as well with parents.

 First time going out from home & home state alone a big challenge to sustain the change i.e. Corporate culture , Industrial environment & new job profile. More than engineering inter personal skill, communication & people dealing played important role. Learnt vigorously the technology and industrial culture which helped further to continue in sector with different groups of companies 31+ years successfully in different jobs skills like – Plant maintenance, Procurement and planning, Projects, Corporate, Materials Management, human resources & Training  development. Few important learning from corporate career are:

Ø  Clarity in mind – i.e. Goal clarity

Ø  Sound Technical knowledge – Basic engineering and job specific

Ø  Inter personal skill – Going along with people , family and friends

Ø  Good communication – Verbal and written

Ø  Good knowledge of English. Try to learn local language

Ø  Good physical, mental, spiritual and emotional  health.

Ø  Ready to accept any challenges offered by company time to time

Ø  Loyalty , honesty, care& share attitude are  few important values

Sound Knowledge,  skills & attitude helps in planning healthy, wealthy and happy living even after superannuation .

Prepared and compiled by: S.K.Udaiwal

“Fit India Movement” – An initiative for healthy India

Today I was fortunate to watch live TV programme on National Channel  -  Launching of “ Fit India Movement ” by honourable Prime Minister . I saw the introductory programme clips and listened to the inspirational views of honourable PM. While watching clips I recollected my childhood days of routine life style at home and school. Some of the practices were :

Ø  Early to bed early to rise practice

Ø  Morning walk

Ø  Regular cycling

Ø  Physical games with friends

Ø  Regular PT and games at school

Ø  Going 10KM school by walk

Almost all games shown on clips were part of our routine – like kho kho, kanche, guli danda, kabaddi, etc......

Every one dreams of good health, wealth  and happiness in life. A fitness movement is whole life moment  and a life style change needs to be looked by each one of us as rightly said by PM.

Initiative  like Clean India, International day of yoga .........are some of the steps  already taken by Govt  to uplift the health, wealth and happiness of the people at large. I compiled couple of articles in the blog and you tube videos based on my personal experience.

Let us join the movement and move towards a Fit India – With  healthy , wealthy & happy people, family & society.

Fit India Movement -  A healthy , Wealthy , Progressive and Prosperous  India

Prepared and compiled by: S.K.Udaiwal

Tourism – An Experience

A Beautiful view at Pokhra, Nepal 

Some of the common terms used very often , whenever  we plan  visit to a place of Pilgrimage, Natural beauty, Historical place, known city or place within or outside country  are :

Ø  Tour

Ø  Travel , Travel agent or companies

Ø  Tourism ........

Ø  Place to visit

Ø  Place to stay

Ø  Travel plan

Ø  Mode of travel – Road, Rail, Air , horse riding, walking , climbing ......

I come across such a situation recently , when my son & daughter in law  plan a family trip to Nepal a historical country & a famous Tourism destination  of hills , valleys & pilgrimage.  A short and a memorable trip with nine family members. Most of the distant destinations were covered by flight , rest by road travel .

Family members with MD of Hotel Shiva Shankar, Nepal 

Tourism is defined by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as comprising 'the activities of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes.”

Excellent arrangement was made at  OYO – Group  Hotel Shiva Shankar in Kathmandu, Nepal . The Managing Director of Hotel Mr. Prajwol Shrestha ( +977 9813905607) scheduled entire trip from Airport pickup , drop to Nepal visit for full week.  Excellent Hospitality, arrangement and comfort at all place of visit including a auspicious pilgrimage “ Muktinath ”

Kathmandu A famous Pashupathi Nath temple.

Pokra a beautiful city with green and clean environment was most attractive destination.

JomSom a hilly place to reach Muktinath was also a memorable place of natural beauty with a very favourable climate . Road journey from JomSom to Muktinath was full of pleasure with hills, green terrain  and rivers .

At Jomsom Airport 

Walking, climbing, was a real challenge and very enjoyable an hour journey from bus stand to temple Muktinath.

Muktinath temple, Nepal 

Overall it was a memorable and joyful trip – a life time experience of tourism

Prepared and compiled by: S,K,Udaiwal

Today’s Challenges – Survival

Information both positive and negative  are moving fast in social , electronic & print media making people aware. Important is; one needs attention and action to make living easy, happy and harmless. Some areas of concerns:

Ø  Natural calamities like flood, land sliding , Cyclones, heat and cold waves,  climate changes

Ø  Internal violence , medical challenges , theft , child abuse,

Ø  Incidents like – Fire/Road accidents /Building collapse/Manhole/Bore well casualties etc....

Systems are already in place needs to be properly managed and timely attention and action are necessary. General awareness to the people through social groups , govt agencies, news , media and individual is must .

 Education, training , moral and value education for effective people involvements and right timely action is necessary. Key  youngsters in each  family must be trained to immediately take step to safeguard and assist for protection and rescue.

Members need to work in collaboration with other members  and concern agencies as per need and necessity.  Social and spiritual Institutions may take responsibilities through Govt with structured  guidelines to educate people .

A free 7days Rajyoga - an inspirational journey for better life: for details visit website: www.brahmakumaris.org

Prepared and compiled by S.K.Udaiwal

Learning – Winner or Looser

Either Winning or Loosing learning is inevitable. India’s  the world largest democratic republic. Leaders are elected by public by  secret  ballot either at assembly or parliament.

Individuals from different parties contesting election. In today’s era of high tech social media information reaches to the public within a fraction of second. Winner or looser both learn a lesson for corrections or improvement. Like wise either individuals or collective bodies like

Ø  Family

Ø  Society

Ø  Organisation

Ø  Institutions

Ø  Nations

Plans and actions for  growth, developments, sustainability, progress depends upon  lesson learnt and timely implementation of corrective steps.

 Mutual and collective cooperation , adjustments, tolerances, discrimination, judgements, facing of challenges, understanding & determination  plays an important role for success or failure.

Learning is process of acquisition of knowledge, skills & attitude through study, experiences, reflection and mutual  respects . Attitude plays an important role on success or failure. Few popular quotes defines the importance:

ü  Your attitude is like a price tag, it shows how valuable you are – Unknown

ü  Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one – Hans selye

ü  Your attitude , not your aptitude, will determine your altitude – Zig Ziglar ........

“ Adopt new knowledge, skills and attitude – be flexible for success or winning ”

Prepared and compiled by: S.K.Udaiwal