Dada in Singapore 2002

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Dada J P Vaswani visits Singapore from
June 1st - June 11th 2002

Much before the arrival of flight AI 432 on June 1st, devotees started to gather at the airport's arrival lounge. Joy was written on their beaming faces. Hugs were being exchanged, for our beloved Dadaji, was near so near and we were infused with love. Once Dadaji was in sight, the smiles got wider, eyes twinkled, faces beamed, words disappeared, our Gurudev was in our midst. Our hearts overflowing, we requested Dadaji to take a seat in the arrival lounge and oblivious to all except our Guruji, we, one by one, sought his blessings which we received plus sweets and chocolates. Then Dadaji left for Rupo Chugani's residence, where he would be residing till 5-06-02. Later that evening, Dadaji attended our daily evening Satsang at Sadhu Vaswani Centre.(S.V.C.) at 127 Marshall Road. Thrilling vibrations were felt by most of us in Dadaji's presence. Dadaji then went for a walk at the EastCoast Parkway. That evening after dinner , Dadaji spoke on the importance of daily satsang and expressed his joy at the beautiful vibrations in the prayer hall of our Centre. We cherish the precious moments spent in the presence of Gurudev. On June 2nd our Sindhi brothers and sisters turned out in large numbers for the informal chit-chat in Sindhi, as usual the ruh rihan revolves around a central thought for the day. Dadaji's thought for that day was " Kareen cho piyo phireen hii bhojha ain bharah, kar havaley Hotje, aheen tun unjho bhar". In English, "Oh why are you carrying these heavy burdens, hand them over to the Lord for you are His child. All listened to this simple solution of letting go of problems and also Dadaji cautioned once we handed over our problems then we must stop pondering over the problem otherwise the Lord does not take over, he lets you handle your own problems if you keep worrying. Most of us went home light and cheerful that evening. On June 3rd at the Ruh Rian at Sadhu Vaswani Centre, many came early to ensure they sit where they can behold Dadaji and what a beautiful thought Dadaji shared with us. "Ajab bungalow milyo tokey, po-ey varee biyo piyo goleen. Ra-hey tho san Husun waro, eeyo raaz natho kholeen." In English, it means " An extraordinary bungalow you have received , then why search for another. The Lord is residing within you , that mystery you are not unraveling/" Dadaji made us aware how precious our human birth is and we should not fritter it away, by sense gratification, by the Paratman, the Lord. Dinner was served to all and a beautiful recitation of Hanuman Chalisa in Sindhi, composed by Dada J P Vaswani an audio tape as well as the written version was given to all present.

For the Question & Answer session on June 4th many questions were submitted in writing, but due to time constraint not all were answered. One of the questions put forth was, whether one could marry out of the Sindhi community, a very relevant question as many mixed marriages do take place by Sindhis in Singapore. Dadaji replied it is okay, only if parents bless and consent to the marriage, for we have got our human birth through our parents and we must obtain their blessings. I am sure many hearts were put to ease by this and many other illuminating answers that Dadaji gave. Dadaji gave prasad to all present as well as a packed dinner box were offered.

Anjali group comprises of 28 ladies who meet on the first Thursday every month, the name Anjali also belongs to Dadaji, this time the meeting was on June 5th,. The ladies discuss on the Noori Granth and spiritual matters as well as do charity. The "Vachan"from the Noori Granth was taken in Dadaji's presence and Dadaji explained that Radheyji stands for all beauty in eternity and in the universe. Once again he reminded us to yearn for the Lord as the miser will yearn for his gold. Ddaji blessed and distributed prasad to all, a very moving beautiful meeting. On June 6th Dada met the children of Sadhu Vaswani Class. When Dada arrived the children of the class dressed Dada up like a Raja and wore a 'pagdi' round his neck - this made them very excited. Then, Dada told a story with the moral that 'the more you help others the more god will help you'. The two evenings of June 8th and 9th Dada gave a talk on 'Life After Death' at the Singapore Conference Hall. The talks started with heart stirring "kirtan " and "Vachan" from the Noori Granth. We were also given an insight to the activities of Sadhu Vaswani Centre- Pune on the 8th via the screen and on the 9th the documentary of the Life and teachings of Sadhu T L Vaswani was played. We were enlightened on both the evenings on " Life After Death" by Dadaji. Our anxieties and fears on death were dispelled and we got glimpses of life eternal and beautiful.Dadaji gave three practical suggestions:-

1. When death occurs, you will be asked by the being of light ," What have you done with your life ?" Therefore, prepare now, serve, practice silence and meditation, and form association with holy man, your "Isht Devata", Keep on accumulating acts of service , so that the day you leave you will be rich.

2) Let the passage through the etheric double be swift and instant, therefore do not form attachments to forms and names nor to possessions. You do not belong to anyone nor does anyone belong to you. Nothing belongs to you.

3) Be a blessing unto others. Help others and remember only this that others are here so that we may help them. It is in the house of heart that we have to dwell. Dadaji then related a story of a 12 year old girl who was dying with a smile on her face for during her life she had made Jesus her friend and so when the nurse asked if she was afraid of dying she said," The beloved is here, Why must I Fear In his arms I rest For he knows best." Therefore, always during lifetime form association with the Holy Ones, then departure from this world is sweet for they come to meet us, All too soon Dadaji's departure is night on 11-06-02 for Bangkok, we offer our gratitude and pray that he returns soon to us here in Singapore.

Thank You Dadaji.