Friends
Exactly 48 years (17532 days)ago, I was born in Jaipur. The journey of life so far is full of actions, happenings, events, struggle, some success, part satisfaction and no contentment. But over all nothing to complain and I am enjoying the present phase of my life. We can't get every thing in life but whatever we get is due to blessings of the God and elders, Good wishes of Friends, Peers, Relatives and society. I never thought of settling in Gujarat in my distant dreams but the circumstances brought me here. I did not know that this is such a good city to live. Very peaceful, full of opportunities, excellent weather conditions, best infrastructure and above all positive environment.
On this auspicious day, I wish to thank my Parents for caring, guiding and supporting in journey of life. I am also very much thankful to my relatives, friends, colleagues who remained with me during every season of life and accepted me as it is. My very special thanks to Shashi, my wife, who is bearing me since last 21 years and has stood behind me like a wall during the worst phases of life. My kids Nikita and Hitisha also deserve my gratitude for giving me the respect and love beyond my expectations.
Today I am entering into 49Th year , next year would be in the range of 50Th year and then soon 60 and then so on. Life would go on , days would come and go, but the memories and experiences would always remain. I would analyse my past 5 decades in following manner:
First Decade : Half to childhood and half to study. More in the arms of mother and holding hands of Father. The decade was fully under the umbrella of parents. Probably sanskars also inducted in me in this decade.
Second Decade: Full of study, completed Graduation and started pursuing CA course. The decade was full of enjoyment with friends, grudging with parents, limitations and checks by the family. Life was very simple.
Third Decade: New vision of life, good academic degree, marriage, kids and all. Became a Man from Boy but professionally full of struggle. Lot of responsibilities.
Fourth Decade: A man with no success in life, lot of struggle, Debt burden and so on. Good social and professional circle but no Luxury.
Fifth Decade: Coming out of struggling phase, kids growing and maturing, settled life and begining of success in life.

I seek the blessings of every one known to me for healthy, wealthy, happy, long life.
CP