NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS AT THE

SADHU VASWANI MISSION  AND

AN UPDATE ON DADA’S  HEALTH

Acceptance and Hope formed the twin foundations for constructively and joyfully welcoming the year 2006  at the Sadhu Vaswani Mission.

For the last few days numerous disciples had gathered together at the Mission, devoutly entreating the Lord to help and heal their Guru, Dada J.P.Vaswani, who had been unwell.  Their prayers were answered, as at midnight Dada felt strong enough to give darshan and along with it a small encouraging story.

He talked about a lady who was very ill and was devotedly being taken care of by her husband.  But alas! The day arrived when the doctors gave up hope.  With tearful eyes the husband looked up and his eyes met those of Sri Krishna in the picture on the wall.  The Lord comforted him saying “Grieve not, have faith and courage for I am with you.”

Thus Dada conveyed the message that the New Year will bring with it joy and its accompanying sorrow.  We should be prepared to accept both. But the faith and joy of knowing that He is always with us, fills us with hope which supercedes all the tribulations we may have to face.

The enchanting bhajans and enervating and inspiring kirtans resounded even beyond the walls of the Mission, merrily ringing in the New Year.