We reached Delhi on 7th Dec, early morning. It was cold and due to early morning hours, there was no traffic on the usually crowded roads of Delhi.What a relief that was!
We reached SISS at 6.45a.m, and as usual the calm and serenity of the place made me stand a moment and absorb it in; SISS is a world in itself away from the mundane.
We had a quick bath and were in time for the aarti at SatguruSharanam.
Thereafter we were briefed by Manish ji about our duties and the layout for Tula Bhaar.Then we had a wonderful breakfast and got on with our assigned jobs.
I was in the bookstore weighing books and making bundles with Natesanji.Before we realized it was lunch time. We had lunch, rested a bit andcarried on with our books preparation for Tula Bhaar till evening aarti.When my parents came for the first time to the ashram, they just loved the place. After the aarti,Maaji graced us by answering our queries on day to day problems faced by us, with a few inputs by Manish ji also it was a very enlightening session followed by dinner Prasad with the chanting of chapter 15, Bhagawad Gita.
8th December was a new day beginning with meditation at the Dhyanmandir, aartiand more people coming in. Meticulous planning by Manishji. More and more devotees from all over started arriving as per their schedules but not a single sign of disturbance or slightest of chaos was there. Everything went as per the schedule and planning. The dry run for Tula Bhaar, the rehearsals for skit, everything was so much fun and such a great learning experience. My full family coming together.
The big day 9th December 2017 - the most awaited day for us arrived starting with Puja homam, sacred Vedic chants in full bloom then the grand once a lifetime experience of Tula Bhaar of our revered Gurumaa.There are no words to express the feelings...
The mood was all set for the big action by Ramnath ji and his selection of words.
Three generations together performed the paadukaPooja for Maaji with immaculate Sanskritpronunciations by our very dear Ramnathji which was such a beautiful offering at the feet of the Guruparampara.
The event went perfectly timed n hasstlefree.The sumptuous Mahaprasad was quite a surprise to everyone where North met South.
We hardly got anytime before Mythiliji was ready for doing makeup for all of us participating in the skit. We all started getting ready, the asuras were a treat to watch with their costumes makeup n loud laughs. The skit came out very well inspite of meagre practice. Maaji was laughing at our silly mistakes,and it was a treat to watch her.
The dinner Prasad that followed was superb. There was cake cutting in celebration of the birthday of our very own Gurumaata.
Maaji, my humblekotipranaams at your lotus feet.
Thank you for everything you have changed our life for the best, dhanyawad!
Thank you, Manishji, without you it's just not possible you are the driving force for all.