Happy independence day
Punjab for fighting, Bengal for writing. Kashmir for beauty, Andhra for duty.Karnataka for silk, Haryana for milk. Kerala for brains, Tamil for grains.
Orissa for temples, Bihar for minerals. Gujarat for peace, Assam for trees.
Rajastan for history, Maharashtra for victory. Himachal for cold, Jharkand for bold.
UP for rice, Arunachal for sunrise. Goa for wine, Meghalaya for rain.
MP for diamond, Sikkim for almond. Mizoram for glass, Manipur for dance.
Naghaland for music, Chattisghd for physique. Uttarkhand for rivers, Tripura for singers..
INDIA............................... THE LAND OF CULTURE............................................. JAI HIND
Mon: Mummy has very strong hands and excellent grip, ideal
hands for Tail Malish or Champee. I remember the days when I will sit for Champee,
followed by Akshay and Kashyap. One would want this to continue for hours. I
know, Mummy would continue as long as she can. So I had to say ‘enough’ after
lot of struggle with ‘Lalchi Maan.’ Dhwani is once again in non-talking terms. Well, I mean 7 days 'Moaun Vrat'. Kashyap is already getting bugged on day two.
What exactly is objective for this activity? Is it being fulfilled? Or are we just following a ritual, blindly?
What exactly is objective for this activity? Is it being fulfilled? Or are we just following a ritual, blindly?
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| BKS Iyengar, Guruji |
Guruji
Two eternal personalities of Pune, which connect with our
family for generations, starting with our Grandfather are in 90’s. Guruji and
Dada Jashan. Both were critically ill, last week, Dada Jashan survived and
Guruji left for heavenly abode at 3.0 am on Wednesday.
Our grandfather had his first heart attack in 1962. Doctors
told him to take rest for at least 3 months. Do not use staircase, donot go to
office, stay bed ridden, till your heart gets strong. After getting bored for
one week in his bed, he visited BKS Iyengar Institute, against doctor’s advice
and started strenuous Yoga exercises as suggested by ‘Yogarchya’ BKS
Iyengar . Our family relationship started with Guruji in 1962 thus, which
continues till this day.
Dada was Yoga student himself, but with Guruji’s guidance,
Yoga became a tonic for him. Within 7 days, Dada started his office routine,
also. Doctor was stunned to see the progress of his health and Dad’s complain
was rejected by him. Doctor said, continue Yoga and Office! Such was positive
impact of Gurujis yoga, not only on body but also on outlook towards life.
In last 60 years Dodejas have being in constant students of
his yoga. Prahlad Uncles diabetes got cured and he continued Yoga classes till
his death. Lali is his student since 80’s. On off, Manu – Myslef - Rani – Bansi
and few others have being his students.
In 1980, before Akshay was born, Bindiya’s delicate health
was big concern for all of us. She used to do Yoga, learning from a book. We
made her joined Iyengar Institute in Pune crash course class of three months .
Lali + Manju + Bindiya attended his classes, traveling triple seat! Sometimes, Dad used to take her to main Iyengar Shivajinagar institute center in MRX 8025, where
Guruji himself would take classes. Dad got shocked to see, Guruji practically
sitting on back of Bindiya, who was doing some Aasana, bending forward, but not
enough. BKS, his initials were translated by his students as 'Beat, ,Kick, Slap'. Today also Avi remembers his heavy slap on his back, for not removing shoes outside the exercise hall. Guruji had a great insight which told him, how much body can be pushed,
hence his touch was a blessing. I had taken maximum number of heavy snacks
during that period with Bindiya. Immediately after intense Yoga class, she would
demand heavy snacks, not waiting even 30 minutes till we reach Mira Society, so our favorite place will be Dwarka in Deccan Gym area, where she will devour heavy 'Puri - Chole' or Triple Toast Sandwich, along with ice cream or tea.
Then again in 2008, she joined medical class after MS diagnoses.
Guruji was now 90 years old, would on off visit classes. One day he spent 30
minutes taking Bindiya's class, after learning about her health condition. Uma who was handling her, told me afterwards,
now she will be OK, as God has touched her and made her healthy. How true. This
shows the kind of respect he commanded from the instructors who were in touch
with him on daily bases. Today, Pune is on international map of health institutes
solely due to BKS Iyengar Institute. Hats off to him.
Fri: Lali and Myself left for Mumbai at 8.0 for 10.30 am
meeting in vashi, and we reached just 15 minutes late. This is wow factor and to counter
this wow factor, we started our return journey from Marol Naka, Andheri at 4.0
pm and reached Pune at 9.30 pm. This was in spite of one chock up at Vikroli,
due to Riksha check up, and other jam at Aundh Bridge, Pune. Traveling has
become very less and mode of travel also is comfortable.
Sat: I meet Manu after big gap of time. A major change I saw in him was that he had mellowed down a lot. Do not care attitude, to hell with everyone thinking attitude was missing in big way. I found him a different person. We both prattled for one hour. Basically complaining about changed times! by P G Dodeja
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