Guru Nanak Jayanti. On the birth anniversary of one of the greatest apostles of peace, the first Sikh guru, let us rededicate ourselves to a life of righteousness and compassion, free from all temptation, hatred, fear and prejudice. For sweetness of action and absence of pride and ego, says Nanak, is the essence of all godliness. Guru Nanak Dev-ji de prakash utsav di lakh lakh vadhayee sabhaanu!As expected, few turned up this morning for the exercises. The others would have gone for the prabhat pheri around Lokhandwala – or probably, they hadn't. Only Srichand Arora thought it necessary to drop by and excuse himself, before joining the procession as it took the turn on the road opposite the Garden.
Mass absenteeism on public holidays has become somewhat a regular practice these days. Taking an off on Sundays is bad enough. But on Dussehra, Eid, Diwali… and now Guru Nanak Jayanti? We seem to be behaving like government employees who need just about any excuse to abscond.
Nevertheless, we had our spot of sunshine with a couple of ‘guests’ (left) joining us for the exercises. Ten-year-old Shayan came in holding his mother’s hand to pay gran’ma Razia Khan a surprise visit. The little boy was initially taken aback by our antics. But when it came to the Laughter Session, he just could not hold himself. He was in splits watching grown-ups burst out guffawing, then tittering and giggling, suddenly making faces at one another, then snarling like animals… all for no reason.
Obviously, we were more than too much for him. Magar-much, as his gran’ma likes to say!
Renu Babani:
Yes, today was a special day for many members. Guru Nanak Jayanti was celebrated in all its glory, starting at 5.30 a.m. with the prabhat pheri. The crowds kept on increasing as we stopped along the way to receive prasad. The atmosphere was filled with chants and religious hymns. Although many were unknown faces, people greeted one another with smiles and it seemed as though we were one during that short time.
Anonymous:
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Yes, today is a special day for many members. Guru Nanak Jayanti is being celebrated in all its galore,and it started at 5.30a.m with the Prabhaat Pheri. Starting from Cliff towers (opp. high point restaurant) it ended at RNA Complex. The crowded kept on increasing as we stopped along the way to receive 'prasad'. The atmosphere was filled with chants and religious hymns, dedicated to Guru Nanak, and it somehow brought everyone together. Although many were unknown faces, people yet greeted each other with smiles and it seemed as if we were one during that short time. These celebrations will continue tonight at Lokhandwala Garden #2 before ending this wonderful peaceful and spiritual day!
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