Friends
My annual day has come today. I completed 47Th year of my life with the blessings of God , parents & elder ones and Best wishes from the friends, peers, colleagues, kids and wife. I am thankful to all of them for giving me space in their hearts. It was sheer winter on 27Th Jan., 63 and the sky was covered with dense fog in Jaipur. Abt 10 am I came into this world but probably for about 15 days did not open the eyes. The confusion and tension mounted about my visibility but soon it got cleared that it is still meditation period going on and after some time I would look into the other matters around the world. My parents say that I used to always remain patient of cough and cold, pneumonia and typhoid. Later on I catch up asthama in mumbai. After my birth in Jaipur father completed LLB and moved to Tonk to start own practice. He did it for six years but could not get satisfaction and joined Govt. of Rajasthan Job in 1971 in jaipur. Thus we too moved back to Jaipur and then my next move was in 1985 to Mumbai before completion of CA. History repeats itself and in just 15 years after my father left the practice, I started in jaipur CA practice. I too had tried there for 6 years almost but failed miserably and took job in 1992. The only difference between my career and father's career was that I re ventured into practice in 1997 and this time God was kind enough to help me get little bit settle down. Infact in 2002, my father had expressed great concerns about my career and told that even after 17 years of post qualification, I am not settled. Probably god helped and now when my father was here in last Dec. 09, he was satisfied enough and happy. Life is journey and we should live it to the fullest possible. It is mirror, jo dete hai vo vapis aata hai and jaisa karte hai viasa hi fruit milta hai. I pray to god to keep me healthy, wealthy and happy in life ahead and fulfill all my dreams.
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Dear Students

Friends

Since last I wrote on blog, we have celebrated Makar Sakranti, Lohidi and Pongal. Different festivals are celebrated in different parts of the country. India has highest number of festivals in the world. In most of the cases people end up with more than capacity expenditure in festivals and remain at same level through out the year. Due to social pressure they fail to save and always remain short of funds. I am not against the festivals but in my view, the expenses part should not be affected by social pressures.

I wish to give a message to the kids/students/youngsters: Exams are approaching, there is going to be huge pressure on them to perform. Every parent wish their kids to perform much better than they themselves did. They want them to be best in the world. But parents forget that God has made every kid special and they are destined to perform better. I believe parents are not going to change themselves despite so much messages from all walks of the life e.g. movies, media, incidences etc. There is no point in making them understand so better students understand. Kids/students/youngsters should prepare themselves mentally that whatever parents say or ask for commitment, they would not let themselves down under this pressure. Education is must but the world has many good things in addition to the high score of marks, merits and position in school/colleges. God has plans for every one and he is not going to put you in bad shape unless you yourself wish. So for God's sake, dear kids don't let yourself be in pressure. If things are not happening as per your plans, there is something else which God wants you to do. Don't worry and be prepared for the message from God. If you would close your eyes and ears under pressure by doing something wrong, how he would communicate to you. So be happy and cheerful. World is not going to fall if the marks are not up to the desired levels. If you not enjoying the field, don't hesitate to change and do whatever you enjoy most. And don't compare yourself with other students, they may be lacking something which you have. Don't ever think that by not doing something which your parents wish, you would be shattering their dreams. Believe me their dream is to see you successful and happy, which you may achieve from any stream.

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3 Idiots with in us

Friends

Recently all of us may have watched the movie 3 Idiots. While watching it I was thinking that we always carry 3 idiots with in ourselves which if management properly can be blessings but if let loose then nothing can be worst curse. I hope you would agree that these 3 idiots are placed with in One ft. range of the body. These idiots are:

Idiot no. 1- Tongue: This idiot is surrounded by 32 teeth, bones upside and down side, so soft in nature till it starts functioning. If we control it , it can do wonders but if let loose can be dangerous. Despite it is surrounded by many dangerous elements, it can put the complete body in big trouble.

Idiot no. 2-Heart: This is most important idiot of the body. It is needed every second of life. It can be very helpful in building up image and self respect but if we let loose, it can spoil every thing in life. It can make life miserable if not controlled properly.

Idiot no. 3- Eyes: This is also very important part of the body. Very precious part and most important if we want to live properly. It showers love, affection, guides about surroundings, gives enjoyment, sorrow every thing available in this world. It is the best gift god has given to us but can be turned into worst thing if not controlled properly. This idiot needs to controlled strictly otherwise can put the whole body on risk.

I have just linked the above crucial body parts with the movie 3 idiots but this is fact too that these idiots of the body can be great blessings for us if controlled and guided properly.

Yesterday, the 10th of January was birthday of my lovely younger daughter Hitisha (Hitu). She completed 17years and turned to 18th. I recollect the moment when she came out of her mother's womb early by almost two months. We were in Jaipur, as the marriage of my younger sister was approaching, and Shashi felt uneasy in the evening of 9th Jan. 1993. We went to a doctor to consult and she advised to admit immediately. There was nothing to desperate but precautionary Shashi and my mother stayed there only for the night. I came back to home with no anticipation of next day. We did not have telephones in those days so at abt 4.45 am on 10th Jan. this god gift dashed to the earth. My mother shocked and got unconscious and shashi was left with no attnedent from the family. At abt 5.30 when the process was over and shashi recovered to give the phone number of the neighbour to the doctor, I got a knock from the neighbour that there is urgent call. On phone got the news and immediately rushed to hospital. I asked the doctor where is my lovely daughter, she said it is here, a small creature in a tray under the bulb of 100W. She was put under heat. Time has passed so fast and today she is studying in 12th standard. Amongst us four, she is the most tech savy person with hands on solution to many technical gadgets. I pray to god for the long, healthy, wealthy, and happy life ahead for her.
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Friends

First week of the new year 2010 was full of travelling. 3rd and 4th was in Bangalore, 5th in Delhi and 6th in Mumbai. The indications of first week are very encouraging and hope this to be most successful year. Travelling also gives chance of studying and hence finished a book which has collection of thoughts of Chanakya. The book is named as "Chanakya Neeti" and commented by Vishwamitra Sharma. Though Chanakya wrote his thoughts long back but many of his teachings are still having same importance. However some of the thoughts particularly on women, son and Brahmins are no more relevant in present world. There is no doubt that Chankya was the greatest diplomat in the indian history and his teachings about character, management, attitude, belief in god and domestic issues carries highest importance. The book carries many couplets by Chanakya but some of them are very much relevant:

i. A wise person must always keep in mind the following thoughts being pondered over ; How is time treating me?How many true friends I have made?How is the place I live at?How much do I earn and how do I spend?Who am I and what I am capable of?

ii. Too much beauty got Sita kidnapped, to much ego got Ravana Killed and too much charity got Raja Bali in deep trouble. Too much anything is bad.Stay away from too much.

iii. Don't ever trust; the beasts with claws or sharp horns, rivers,the armed persons, women and members of the royal families.

There are many such couplets. A good book with sufficient food for thought. I would try to put some more couplets soon .

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WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY , JOYFUL AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 2010

Me, Shashi, Nikita & Hitisha

SELF OBSERVATIONS

Friends

One of the important requirements for a successful professional is to be self observant. The self observations in relation to the behaviour, thinking process, presentation, communication, feelings, actions, discipline etc. is a very effective tool to develop oneself as a successful professional. No one in this world is perfect and it is not required too. One should review the performance, challenges, right and wrong decisions, relationship, actions etc. Not all were perfect or right but we can change it .

If we observe minutely our natural behaviour and actions, their impact on others and the reactions we get from such behaviour or actions, it will not only be a great learning but the improvement in that would help us a lot. We need to spend some time to observe and review ourselves regularly to become successful.

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BLESSINGS

Friends

Blessings are invaluable. No one can convert them in numbers and time. When a child takes birth he has the blessings of parents then gets the blessings of many many elderly people, Guru, Saints, etc. etc. These blessings supports him during the journey of life. In my view the blessings are the most valuable assets which are though invisible but very effective. So many times we feels escaped from some major incidence and then remember that some blessings helped us. Also for happy and prosperous life these blessings work wonder. All the members of a family never have same fate in life.

Though luck and attitude play major role but the importance of blessings can not be underestimated. Let me share with you a small story:

"An old rich man had 4 sons. Due to his illness he was bit tensed about the distribution of his wealth. He called his sons and said "Before I die, let me distribute the wealth amongst all of you so later on no dispute creates". All the 4 sons were sitting in front of him. The old man said that I would distribute the wealth according to the need so all the four sons live equally happy and prosperous life.

The eldest son was illiterate but doing well in business so he got about 10% share. He was more like contended person and mainly concerned with his immediate family. He never complained of anything nor demanded. Initially he was supported by the parents only.

Second son was not doing well but well educated and hence got 15% in the wealth. His attitude was not very positive and hence despite good education could not succeed in life. He was greedy and always interfered with other family members.

Third son who was very humble, self made and very well settled, got no share in the property. He was always ready to help any one in the family but never interfered in any of the family member's life. He was not darling of the parents. He never took any financial support from the parents and never thought of the share in wealth.

Fourth son was well educated, highly arrogant, negative attitude but most lovely to parents. He got 75% of the share in the property of the old man. This son was groomed in most protective manner and hence developed own circle of friends and relatives who could praise him.

After distributing the wealth old man got cured and started living healthy life again. Eldest son offered to give his share back but the old man denied. Second son started grumbling about such a low share and started troubling the old man. His intentions were to get more from the fourth son. This generated unhealthy relationship between second son, fourth son and the old man. The fourth son was still dissatisfied because he had expected 100% from the old man. He also started grumbling and create tension for the old man to take back the share given to both the other sons. With all the tensions and fights the old man fell ill. The medical expenses were increasing day by day. The eldest son denied to support him but he offered to return his 10% share if any one wants. Second son totally ignored the old man and became non communicado with ever one in the family. He kept the share of wealth with him. In fact he was planning how to take more share from the old man. Fourth son also became very arrogant with old man and did not extend any support for the medical support. The third son took great care of the old man and after some months the old man again got healthy life. The old man was thinking about the attitude of all the four sons.He was not very much upset with eldest one who at least offered to give his share back but the second and fourth hurt him too much. Despite 75% share to fourth son he took no care of the old man. The time passed and after some months the old man noticed that the fourth son had lost all the wealth and the second son was still not comfortable in life. Eldest son was living life of the same status as it was some years back but the third son had become very rich. Now he could afford anything and had no complain about the life. The old man had become very old and was living leisurely with third son. One day he asked the third son that despite no support from him how he could reach to a very high level. The son replied that you had not given him financial support but the blessings come automatically. These don't require the permission from the giver and automatically comes whether you like or not. To get the blessings one needs only good attitude. The son noticed that old man is not replying anything rather a small drop of tear on his cheek was coming down toward his chin. The old man got the answer which he never thought of."

Really friends we can steal the blessings even if some one not giving with our behaviour and attitude.

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