Shivaratri is the day of Lord Shiva. Shiva is the lord of meditation and therefore the lord of awakening. Shiva Tatva means to be awakened. Shivratri is thus an occasion to awaken one’s self from all sorts of slumber. Shivaratri is not a night to be slept over. One should try and be up through the night. It signifies being aware of everything you have and being grateful about it. Be grateful for the happiness which leads to growth, and also for sadness which gives a depth to life. This is the right way of observing Shivaratri.
For the pious, the following method of Shiva worship is advisable – sit down in lotus posture, do some Pranayam to stabilize your breath, then indulge in Dhyana, followed by chanting of ‘Om Namah Shivaya’. It is the greatest mantra and the devout should drown himself in its Kirtan.
Shivaratri worship leads to fulfillment of a devotee’s wishes. There are certain days and time frames in a year that enhance one’s mental and spiritual faculties. In such times, whatever one wishes, materializes. Shivaratri is one such day. All this is very scientific.
Going to temples on this day is ok but you should remember that Shiva is everywhere. The meaning of Kailasa (legendary abode of Shiva in
No worship is complete without offering something to the deity. Shiva is a very simple lord, he is innocent – Bholanath. One just needs to offer bel-patra (bilva leaves) to him. But in this simplicity is a deep message. Bel-patra offerings signify the surrender of all three aspects of one’s nature – Tamas, Rajas and Sattva.
You have to surrender the positives and negatives of your life to Shiva and become carefree! The greatest offering is your self. To offer one’s self is the key to happiness in life.
After all, why do you get sad? It is mainly because you are not able to achieve something in life. At such times you should surrender everything to the all knowing God. The greatest power is in surrender to the divine. It’s like a drop owning the ocean. If a drop remains separate, it will perish. But when it becomes the ocean, it is eternal!
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Dear Bhaiya/Didi,
Jai Gurudev.
Given below are certain plans coming through me to enhance the Food Security of India through the efforts of entrepreneurs devoted to Gurudev (HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar).
You are requested to kindly give your comments/suggestions on these plans; whether you would like to get involved in this enterprise; and also the widest publicity to these plans please.
INTRODUCTION
These plans are regarding an enterprise aiming to enhance the food security of India by leveraging the fertile land in the plains of North Bihar – the most fertile land in the world. The ‘Consortium of Women Entrepreneurs of India” (CWEI) has expressed its interest in these plans under their umbrella; but then this project/enterprise will be exclusively launched by them; and the CWEI would get all the CREDIT. I feel that the CREDIT should go where it is due – to Gurudev (HH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar) – because it was only after I did the Basic Course of the ‘Art of Living’ in my posting in Jabalpur (in Apr 2002) that my thoughts were seriously taken in this direction. And so, these plans are proposed to be executed with the help and involvement of a group of entrepreneurs devoted to Gurudev.
I am Arun Kumar Jha, a 37 yr old serving officer of the Indian Army. I can retire from my service with Pension earliest by 30 June 2012, and the enterprise could start earliest by 13 May 2013 (Gurudev willing). Entrepreneurs (in India and across the world) devoted to Gurudev and interested in getting involved in this project/enterprise are requested to contact me at bpfp@rediffmail.com before 13 May 2010 (13 May being the Birth date of Gurudev).
The following script has been prepared on the assumption that minimum FIVE (maximum Seven) entrepreneurs devoted to Gurudev interested in this project/enterprise would be available for this project, and that it will not be pursued through the CWEI.
DETAILS OF THE PLANS
• The enterprise would carry out the Packaging and Marketing of Processed Food Products (prepared in North Bihar) over Internet from its HQ located in Chandigarh or Bangalore or in some other suitable city in India.
• In the final stage, Food Parks of the enterprise (in North Bihar) would provide packaging and marketing facilities to Registered and Licensed Food Processing Units (FPUs) of the locals in the 24 districts of North Bihar.
• That is, the enterprise would: -
(a) Provide assistance to interested locals in North Bihar in the required Govt procedures concerning the registration and licensing of their FPUs.
(b) Provide financial assistance to interested locals in North Bihar (if required) for raising their FPUs on researched Legal terms after the necessary background checks.
(c) Suggest possible products to the FPUs, and their ideal methods of preparation.
(d) Package the products of the FPUs (attractively) in the various Food Parks of the enterprise (in the presence of the representatives of the FPUs).
(e) The Food Parks (BPFPs – Babu Pali Food Parks) of the enterprise would handle the Storage of the products of the FPUs, and their onward supply to destinations given by the HQ (over Internet).
(f) The enterprise would carry out the packaging and marketing (sale) of the products of the (registered and licensed) FPUs – of the locals in North Bihar – FOR DECIDED PROFIT PERCENTAGES; all activity being computerised.
(g) The confidence of the locals in North Bihar towards entrepreneurship (that is starting their own enterprises) would be raised by conducting Nav Chetna Shivirs by the Bihar chapter of the AOL.
(h) Attention of the locals in North Bihar would be taken towards agriculture related entrepreneurship and they would be encouraged to produce items like Sattu, Daliya, Cornflakes, Chips and Sauces of all types, Soft Drinks including Fruit Juices and other products (like of ‘Makhana’; ‘Singhada’, etc).
(i) The BPFPs in North Bihar would be raised in identified, flood free areas revealed through Satellite photo analysis and study of the history of identified areas on the ground.
THE FUNDS
• Funds of around $ 10 Million to $ 50 Million (Rs 450 Crore to Rs 2500 Crore or more) are eventually anticipated for this enterprise.
• This large amount of funds essential for the enterprise would be procured from Venture Capital (VC) after operating a profit-making FPU in Madhubani district of North Bihar over three yrs.
• I, Arun Kumar Jha (presently 37 yrs of age), have physically visited the offices of many VC firms in Mumbai and Pune and have gained considerable insight into their functioning and requirements. I realise that any amount of funds – for the proper plans – can be procured from VCs in these times. I can confidently claim that I can procure the funds (of the manageable amount) for this enterprise after physically operating a profit-making FPU headquartered in my house in Madhubani city in North Bihar.
• After the Decision-Making Board has been formed; I, Arun Kumar Jha (then 41 yrs), would operate the first FPU of the enterprise from my house in Madhubani city in North Bihar. The Marketing of the products of this FPU would be coordinated over Internet. The possible product of the first FPU of the BPFP Enterprises will be evolved by that time.
THE ELEMENT OF FAITH
Though many imponderables are possible with me till the time this enterprise begins (13 May 2013) it is being assumed that NATURE (Fate, Destiny) WILL ALSO COOPERATE WITH THE ENTERPRISE SINCE THE INTENTION WILL BE NOBLE. I am convinced that through me (and these plans), the Divine Power seeks to address the Food Security situation of India.
MY DETAILS
I am Arun Kumar Jha, 37 yrs; presently a serving officer in the Indian Army. In the yr 1969, my father, completed his MA, PhD in Sanskrit and went to work in the Kaivalyadhama Yoga Research Institute in Lonavla in Pune district of Maharashtra from our village Babu Pali in Madhubani district of North Bihar. My father expired (unexpectedly) on 12 Aug 2008. He has left me, his only son, with a house in Talegaon Dabhade (near Pune) in Maharashtra; a house in Madhubani city in North Bihar; and a house in village Babu Pali in Madhubani district of North Bihar besides around 2 to 3 Acres of agricultural land and around 20 to 30 Mango trees in village Babu Pali. I was born in Lonavla in Jul 1971, and studied in Don Bosco, Lonavla and in Fergusson College, Pune before going for my Military training. Presently I am in the rank of Major in the Intelligence Corps of the Indian Army.
I have survived a SEVERE Head Injury in Nov 1993 in which I was in Coma for 20 days because my skull was fractured in 23 places (in a Road Traffic Accident while undergoing a Military Course). I have presently lost most of the hair on my head and the scars (due to the Head Injury) are glaringly visible. Besides, in March 2007, my Shoulder was also dislocated following a seizure I had due to the Head Injury in Nov 1993. I have also undergone Lumbar Laminectomy L4 – L5 (removal of my L4 L5 vertebra) on 30 May 2007. All this notwithstanding, I feel fully physically FIT, and am confident that I am capable of executing these plans DESTINED to be routed through me.
On my FAMILY front; I am married with a healthy wife (36 yrs from Madhubani district) and two healthy children (male, female both below 10 yrs) and Mother (61 yrs) to support. Viewed dispassionately, (with Drshta–Bhaav) all these facts concerning me would convince anybody – as they convince me – that I am THE PERSON who should be doing what I am doing!
MY FUTURE (PERSONAL) PLANS
I can retire from service with Pension earliest by 30 June 2012. After I retire, I plan to locate my Mother, Wife and Children in Patna city in Bihar leading their lives on my Pension and on my SALARY as an EMPLOYEE of this enterprise. I would restrict myself to half the salary of an officer of the Indian Army with my service at the time of my retirement from service.
MY PREPARATIONS
I am in contact with the office of the President of India (Rashtrapati Bhavan) in connection with these plans and hope to get posted to Patna or to some other place in Bihar from Jan 2009 to 30 June 2012 in order to gain experience specific to these plans. I also hope to undergo the capsule course for ex-servicemen of India in entrepreneurship at Symbiosis College, Pune before I retire from service (that is before 30 June 2012). I also hope to get (Premature) discharge from service by 30 June 2012.
EVOLVING THE DECISION MAKING BOARD
A group of five entrepreneurs dedicated to Gurudev would be required for the first FPU of the planned enterprise in Madhubani city in North Bihar. It is hoped that this enterprise might start by 13 May 2013; and it will; if desired by Gurudev (and if the other conditions are also supportive).
Gurudev favours Seva activity in Bihar by people originally from the area. I, meeting the criteria (born and brought up outside my village in North Bihar but still having my roots – relatives, house and property in the village as well as in Madhubani city nearby) want to utilise my experience (of 20 yrs of active Military service) to translate the above thoughts (plans) into action by 13 May 2013.
The aim of this enterprise would be to enhance the food security of India by leveraging the fertile land in THE PLAINS OF NORTH BIHAR, THE MOST FERTILE LAND ON PLANET EARTH. These plans have evolved through me, (‘Major’ Arun Kumar Jha) over the (more than) six yrs since I came in contact with Gurudev (in Apr 2002, in my posting in Jabalpur, MP). I KNOW that this project is DESTINED to be a SEVA PROJECT by a group of entrepreneurs devoted to Gurudev – with me as the Chief Systems Officer. The ‘Charter of Duties’ of the Decision Making Body of the enterprise is being prepared, and will be sent to the entrepreneurs devoted to Gurudev and interested in getting involved in contacting me.
Entrepreneurs from India and across the world; devoted to Gurudev and who would like to get INVOLVED in these plans (essentially a seva project envisaging an enterprise thriving on encouraging enterprises in the FERTILE North Bihar in the Agricultural sector) are requested to contact me at bpfp@rediffmail.com at the earliest (but before 13 May 2010).
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