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Issue 5 www.srisathyasai.in/yes Sep - Oct 2012 A Magazine by the Sai Youth of Maharashtra and Goa Issue not for sale Youth in Eternal Service SHRADDHA AUR SABOORI This festive season, Eid, Khordad Saal, Raksha Bandhan and Janmashtami are celebrated by all with love and enthusiasm! LOVINGLY YOURS 02 An American professor teaches Neil a lesson he will never forget. DIARY OF A SEEKER 06 What’s your score on the Dosti Meter? Take the quiz to know where you stand. BEAN BAG 06 It’s time we asked a pertinent question: Why should monks have all the fun? CITY ZEN 05 What compels the holy Ganges to flow into a poor woman’s kitchen? Find out! SOUL STORIES 08 If you’re worried about the abysmal amount of rainfall this season, you must read this! CHANGING SOCIETY 03 What does it take to be a hero? The Olympians teach us eight dynamic Leadership Lessons. SPORTSPEN 06 If you’re seeking insights into the secrets of your soul, you must read ‘The Fakir’. INK IMPRINTS 06 Presenting several opportunities to browse the Innernet! HAVE A GOD-DAY 08 Ganapati Bappa Morya! Have you ever wondered why the Hibiscus flower is offered to Lord Ganesha? Hibiscus is known to absorb positive energy from the universe. It also radiates this healing energy to those who come in close contact with it. Interestingly, Hibiscus is the national flower of Korea. The Korean word for Hibiscus is ‘Mugung’ and it means ‘Eternal’ or ‘Immortal’. On the sacred occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, SSSO Mumbai planted Hibiscus saplings in the beautiful garden at Dharmakshetra, Mumbai. Shirdi Sai Baba lived in Shirdi for nearly 60 years. Almost everyday, He would grind wheat to make flour. There is a deep spiritual significance of this act: The lower stone of Baba’s mill is compared to Karma (deeds) and the upper one, Bhakti (devotion). The handle with which Baba turned the wheels, is Jnaya (knowledge). Thus, Baba demonstrated that with Devotion, we can grind into dust all our past life afflictions and current desires and Ahamkara (ego). We can thus attain Self-realisation. Baba’s Universal Messages of ‘Allah Maalik’ (God is King) and ‘Sab ka Maalik Ek’ (Only One God) continue to inspire people of all faiths.

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Issue 5

www.srisathyasai.in/yes

Sep - Oct 2012 A Magazine by the Sai Youth of Maharashtra and Goa Issue not for sale

Youth in Eternal Service

SHRADDHA AUR SABOORI

This festive season, Eid, Khordad Saal, Raksha Bandhan and Janmashtami are celebrated by all with love and enthusiasm!

LOVINGLY YOURS

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An American professor teaches Neil a lesson he will never forget.

DIARY OF A SEEKER

06

What’s your score on the Dosti Meter? Take the quiz to know where you stand.

BEAN BAG

06

It’s time we asked a pertinent question: Why should monks have all the fun?

CITY ZEN

05

What compels the holy Ganges to flow into a poor woman’s kitchen? Find out!

SOUL STORIES

08

If you’re worried about the abysmal amount of rainfall this season, you must read this!

CHANGING SOCIETY

03

What does it take to be a hero? The Olympians teach us eight dynamic Leadership Lessons.

SPORTSPEN

06

If you’re seeking insights into the secrets of your soul, you must read ‘The Fakir’.

INK IMPRINTS

06

Presenting several opportunities tobrowse the Innernet!

HAVE A GOD-DAY

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Ganapati Bappa Morya!Have you ever wondered why the Hibiscus flower is offered to Lord Ganesha? Hibiscus is known to absorb positive energy from the universe. It also radiates this healing energy to those who come in close contact with it. Interestingly, Hibiscus is the national flower of Korea. The Korean word for Hibiscus is ‘Mugung’ and it means ‘Eternal’ or ‘Immortal’. On the sacred occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, SSSO Mumbai planted Hibiscus saplings in the beautiful garden at Dharmakshetra, Mumbai.

Shirdi Sai Baba lived in Shirdi for nearly 60 years. Almost everyday, He would grind wheat to make flour. There is a deep spiritual significance of this act: The lower stone of Baba’s mill is compared to Karma (deeds) and the upper one, Bhakti (devotion). The handle with which Baba turned the wheels, is Jnaya (knowledge). Thus, Baba demonstrated that with Devotion, we can grind into dust all our past life afflictions and current desires and Ahamkara (ego). We can thus attain Self-realisation. Baba’s Universal Messages of ‘Allah Maalik’ (God is King) and ‘Sab ka Maalik Ek’ (Only One God) continue to inspire people of all faiths.

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LOVINGLY YOURS

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“There is Only One Religion. The Religion of Love!There is Only One Language. The Language of the Heart!”

Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba

At an Eye Camp recently conducted in Solapur, 252 patients were examined for eye defects. 125 patients were given spectacles and 53 patients underwent

surgery. With Bhagawan ’s infinite Grace, clear vision was restored to all.

A highly engaging and informative Parenting Seminar was conducted at Sai Prem, Navi Mumbai by Dr. CP Girishankar, renowned behavioural scientist.

Khordad Saal (the birthday of Prophet Zarathustra) w a s

celebrated at Dharmakshetra, Mumbai — for the first time — on Aug 23, 2012. A Jashan ceremony was performed by the Parsi priests (Dasturs) of the Wadiaji Atashbehram. Dr Keki Mistry, eminent orthodontist & Trustee, SSS Trust, Maharashtra, delivered the keynote address on the message of Zarathustra & the story of how the Parsis came to India.

Every year, the SSSO, Mumbai celebrates Raksha Bandhan at the Mankhurd Home for Mentally Challenged. After an hour of zestful bhajans, the girl children tie colourful Rakhis on the wrists of the boys and gents. In return, the girls

receive gifts from the Samithi. The brothers and sisters then enjoy a sumptuous lunch lovingly served along with delicious sweets. What a wonderful way

to celebrate the bond of love!

This Ramzan Eid, devotees showed their gratitude to the Lord by singing His Glory in Dharmakshetra, Mumbai. Bal Vikas children performed a skit on the significance of Ramzan Eid. Renowned energy consciousness teacher, Dr Meherunisa Sutarwala conducted a guided meditation session - I am Loved. Celebrations touched an all-time high as Swami’s alumni, Shri Nishaad Sharma, sang soulful Sufi songs. A befitting end to a mesmerising evening!

On the evening of Krishna Janmashtami, our natkhat Lord experienced the pure

love of His devotees seated at Dharmakshetra. After the chanting the Purusha Suktam, Bal Vikas students enacted ‘Krishna, the Divine Lover’, a musical dance and dialogue presentation

that enthralled all present. A Samoohik Krishna Pooja was then performed by the devotees. For the rest of the evening up till the wee hours of the next morning, the hall reverberated with Krishna bhajans!

On July 22, 2012, residents of Yavatmal district were caught in a sudden rain storm. Water levels rose to 10 feet, submerging nearby villages. Houses collapsed even as belongings were swept away. Over 100 volunteers from the SSSO rushed to the villagers’ aid. They distributed 1,000 saris, 150 nine-yard saris, 200 blankets, 100 petticoats, over 1,000 dresses for children, six quintals of grains as well as packets of cooked spiced-rice. “Only God’s messengers can do such service!” exclaimed the grateful villagers.

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Catching the RainCatching the Rain

CHANGING SOCIETYCHANGING SOCIETY

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Hivre Bazar is a village that you might just chance upon if you take a lesser known by-lane to Ahmednagar from Pune.

Non-descript as it might sound, Hivre Bazar is an extraordinary village, which has won an astounding number of awards over the last two decades.

What is most amazing about this village is the surplus of water that it holds, despite the abysmal rainfall this year. Cattle graze on lush lands even as village women happily go about their daily task of washing clothes and utensils without a care in the world.

How did the villagers of Hivre Bazar hit this water jackpot? Here’s the secret: Rainwater Harvesting. While we urbanites sat around griping about the miniscule

amount of rain we’ve received, the village folk of Hivre Bazar industriously collected large amounts of rainwater that fell through the skies. Precious little was wasted.

Thus, they saved not one, not even two, but as many as SIX CRORE litres of surplus water for the entire year. All this after budgeting for all domestic and agricultural uses of water.

Imagine how splendid it would be if every village in India enjoyed a similar fortune.

The good news is that people have already begun to realise the importance of harvesting rainwater in order to support and save water resources like lakes, tanks and wells, which are under tremendous strain due to the burgeoning population. With massive amounts of water being pumped up day after day, the level of ground water is receding rapidly. There is growing awareness that Rainwater Harvesting is one of the most important tools we have to combat this life-threatening

water crisis. Rainwater Harvesting accumulates rainwater and scientifically

allows it to percolate into the ground. Thus, the ground level of water is raised and wells and other water sources are replenished. This ensures water is available right through the year—even in the extremely dry months of summer.

Interestingly, Hivre Bazar isn’t the only village to have successfully implemented Rainwater Harvesting. Ralegan Siddhi—made illustrious by Shri Anna Hazare—shines out as an exemplary example of social and economic development and is yet another village that benefits immensely from Rainwater Harvesting.

A team of volunteers from the Sri Sathya Sai Organisation recently visited Ralegan Siddhi and returned inspired and bursting with ideas to make the villages adopted under the Sri Sathya Sai Village Integrated Programme (SSVIP) receive ample water. The team is currently formulating a comprehensive plan to create awareness among the villagers and train them in the art of Rainwater Harvesting. A team of experts has already set out to conduct scientific surveys in drought-affected villages. They will identify models of Rainwater Harvesting that best suit the unique requirements of each village. They will then put their implemention plan into action. The aim is to get the systems up and running before the next monsoon, so maximum water is retained within villages.

Dear Reader, we invite you to render whatever assistance and expertise you can. Let’s work together to uplift the villages of India! For details about this project, contact Mr Chandrashekar on 9821482711 or email [email protected]

Nine hundred villagers in Talwade are heaving huge sighs of relief, thanks

to the newly constructed dam that provides them with a steady supply of water.

Talwade is one of the five villages adopted by the Thane Samithi under the SSSVIP. Tucked away at the foothills of the Sayadhari range, Talwade is located at a distance of 92km from Thane.

In May 2012, the SSSO volunteers constructed a bund (check dam) in order to alleviate the acute water shortage in

the village. A team of SSSO volunteers worked

shoulder to shoulder with government forest officials to excavate dense forest land in order to build the dam. Despite the odds, the dam was ready in just twenty-nine days; well before the onset of the monsoon!

On June 7, 2012, the massive bund— which is equipped to store 36 lakh litres of water—was inagurated amidst the cheery claps of the happy villagers and volunteers of the SSSO. Our joy knew The 7-foot high and 67-foot long Bund Wall

Rain Dance in Talwade!no bounds when we saw the dam full to the brim on the inaguration day.

The most hardworking youth from the villages of Talawade and Meth were felicitated for their contribution and commitment to complete the water project in time.

Apart from the 900 villagers, 1,000 cattle stand to benefit everyday from the dam construction.

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the depths of angst. Everyday, we swing between happiness and unhappiness.

But look at a monk. Look at how content s/he is. How does s/he manage to achieve this feat?

Quite simply, a monk has understood what it takes to be joyous, at all times. Given a choice between being happy and being crabbity, a monk consciously chooses to be happy. Thus, a monk has fun everyday!

Happiness is a mental state and it arises from a mind that is at complete peace. Most people believe that they have to ‘find peace’. The amazing truth is, peace already exists within each one of us. We were born with it. As human beings, we have the unique opportunity of unveiling peace and attaining happiness. No other being is blessed with this extraordinary opportunity!

Meditation is one of the best means by which we can lift the veil and discover

everlasting joy.

Meditation helps one focus on the breath, the ‘prana’, the very life force of all existence.

Every moment we spend focusing on our breath is a moment spent in the Present.

Now here’s a secret: God dwells in the Present. He exists in the Here and Now. When we live in the Present, we spend every moment with the Lord!

Imagine the multiple and magnificent benefits of being in the same place as God Himself !

Here’s a small test to gauge how calm your mind is: Stand still, with your eyes closed, feet together and palms joined in namaste. If you find yourself tilting within a few seconds, Meditation is exactly

the fun activity you should start on immediately!

If you find it difficult to focus during the initial stages, remember to treat your mind like a mother treats her child. If her child runs all over the room, the mother lovingly brings him or her back into her lap. Similarly, if your mind races from one thought to another, gently guide it to focus on your breathing. Don’t hold your breath or breathe heavily. Just breathe normally. You can chant ‘Om’ while exhaling. The primeval sound will help you focus and the positive vibrations will energise you!

You can start by meditating for five minutes every morning. Just like you feed your body three meals a day, take time to nourish your heart, mind and soul with the power of your breath. Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba said, “You will find great peace descending on you and new sources of strength welling up within you as you progress in this sadhana (spiritual endeavour).”

As you become increasingly centred in the Present, you will realise that you grow less traumatised by your past and less afraid about your future. Emotional baggage will drop automatically and your lighter self will feel invigorated and content with life.

So take the first step towards a new you. Start meditating TODAY.

On June 29, 1959, Bhagawan Baba materialised a thick copper plate of size 15”x10” inscribed with Beeja Aksharaas (alphabetical letters of great spiritual potency). Bhagawan put this plate into the earth and over it, He planted a banyan tree. This is the Dhyana Vriksham, the Tree of Meditation and the Tapo Vriksham, the Tree of Spiritual Austerities. Every day, devotees rediscover Peace while meditating under this sacred tree.

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WHYSHOULDMONKS

WHYSHOULDMONKS

ALLHAVE ALLHAVEFUN?THE FUN?THE

Have you ever thought about all the ‘fun’ activities you’ve indulged in?

A holiday with friends, a movie on the weekend, coffee with your favourite people, or even a birthday celebration with your family — all these moments bring you joy and make you happy.

But a few days later, the joy subsides and all you have left of the moment is a bunch of photographs that remind you of the great time you had.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could have fun everyday?

Introducing Meditation — an uplifting activity, certified as ‘fun’ by all those who have indulged in it.

So what makes Meditation such an enjoyable experience?

For starters, it puts a shine on your face and a spring in your step; a song in your heart and a prayer on your lips.

‘Meditators’, if we may call them that, are calm and composed. Life’s ups and downs do not affect them. But should we not do well in an exam, depression kicks in immediately. If our favourite cricket team wins a match, our spirits soar to an all-time high. Appreciation lifts us up onto Cloud 9 and criticism flings us into

Contrary to popular belief, Meditation isn’t reserved for ‘sanyasis’ and ‘old fogeys’. It benefits everyone, equally. The sooner you start, the longer you enjoy its refreshing rewards. What’s even better is that a ‘Meditator’ requires no prerequisite skills. To become an ace at Meditation, all you need to do is breathe!

CITY ZEN

Meditation Tree at Prashanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi

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Always remember Swami’s warning: Time waste is life waste!

Better Your Best In your journey to the top, guard

against getting sluggish. Sushil Kumar, Indian Wrestler, could well have rested on his laurels and brought home another Bronze. Instead, he pushed his graph up. He set his own personal record by becoming the only Indian to take two medals in the same event!

Welcome CompetitionSometimes, you can learn more from

a rival than from a teammate. Observe how your competitor conducts him/herself. You’ll often be surprised at how much better you’ve become just by trying to beat your rival’s tactics.

Rely On the Right PeopleAll champions have coaches who are

champions in their own right. Bob Bowman, Phelps’ coach, drew up a rigorous training schedule that systematically transformed Phelps’ weaknesses into strengths. The rest, quite literally, is history. So don’t be afraid to seek a mentor. Asking for help isn’t a crime!

Everyone Wants GoldPhelps received a cold shock during

the London Olympics when three others beat him to the medal podium in his very first event. Perhaps Phelps underestimated his competitors. Remember, just like you, your rivals too are gunning for the big reward. They will invest considerable time in perfecting their strategy to steal the ball from you! So stay on your toes and take nothing for granted.

PrayYou can achieve the impossible with

God on your side. So ask for strength to get to your goal. And when you get there, drop in a Thank You note to the Lord!

The most extraordinary competitive event of all time has come to a close. Heroes have stepped off the podium and passed on the baton. To you and me and every other human being who has dared to dream. As we stood witness to the warriors’ battle for glory, we inscribed in our hearts the lessons they taught us.

Set a GoalAfter a tepid performance at the 2004

Olympics, Michael Phelps, American Swimmer, announced to the world that he would be back in 2008 — to grab eight Golds medals. He pitted himself against World Swimming Champion Mark Spitz — the only man to have already made the historical mark. Phelps trained hard and in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Phelps delighted fans and silenced critics by taking what he had come for — eight glittering Golds!

In 2012, he achieved yet another personal and world record when he notched up his medal collection to 22, thus becoming the most decorated Olympian ever. En route to his goal, Phelps demonstrated the three Ps taught to us by Baba: Purity, Patience and Perseverance. If we unfailingly practise these, indeed we too will be heroes!

Don’t Give UpPhelps could easily have quit halfway.

But, he kept himself motivated. Often, the only obstacle we face is our own mind. So train your mind to achieve success. Fight off the fear of failure. Remind yourself that quitters never win and winners never quit.

Watch the ClockRudyard Kipling inspiringly wrote, “If you

can fill the unforgiving minute with sixty seconds’ worth of distance run, yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it...” So keep an eye on the clock and calendar. Ensure you don’t fritter time away on worthless pursuits that take you away from your goal.

Tucked away within the lesser known areas of

Walkeshwar in Mumbai, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Nidyaniketan is gearing up for a mini Olympics.

An education haven for slum children, the school was adopted in 2007 by the Walkeshwar Samithi of SSSSO Mumbai. Even today, the school’s Annual Sports Day remains a shining example of excellent teamwork and sportsmanship.

The grand event is flagged off with the hoisting of the Indian tricolour and the singing of the National Anthem.

Pitted against each other based on age, the children compete in several categories. There are flat races and relays, novelty races and a march-past.

Thunderous applause echoes through the grounds as ribbons are breasted and trophies are handed over to exhuberant winners.

Special prizes are reserved for the best dressed children and the smartest march-past team.

But perhaps the most cherished take-aways are the chocolate medallions presented as a token of participation, to every child!

Prized Possessions

Gotta Get Gold

Marching for Glory

sportspen

Faster. Higher. Stronger.

Faster. Higher. Stronger.

Top 8Leadership Lessons from the

Greatest Olympians

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I had an unusual duty assigned to me today- that of taking Mr. Palmer, visiting American professor, on a tour of Mumbai.

“Let’s go to a temple first!” He requested. Where else could I have taken him, but for Siddhivinayak!?

As soon as we reached the temple gates, the street children closed in upon us! They agressively tried selling their most expensive

‘Puja Thaalis’ to my guest. Mr. Palmer had not quite expected to be ‘raided’ and he tripped and FELL!

I felt terrible! And so GUILTY! Mr. Palmer was my responsibility and I failed to protect him. Yikes! He must think all Indians are mean! I was sure he was furious!

But, wow! Mr. Palmer turned out to be Mr. ‘Calm’er! He bounced up and looking

at the fear-struck faces of the children, smiled and patted them. Why! He even posed with them for a photograph!

Once inside, the jostling crowds got me red in the face again. But Mr. Palmer stayed UNRUFFLED. With a serene expression and a peaceful smile, he stood behind the others, closed his eyes and prayed to the omnipresent Lord.

I was amazed! I was looking at someone who had truly discovered God within himself.

Our Indian scriptures speak volumes of one’s HEART being the ultimate abode of

Peace. Yet, we forget! But here was a foreigner who had mastered the very essence of our sacred Indian texts. I have much to learn from Mr. Palmer. He is indeed an excellent teacher - of both, Physics and Life!

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If you read just one spiritual book this year, let it be The Fakir, for this is a book of astounding revelations. The life-

altering messages unveiled on these pages will take you on a roller coaster journey that will bring you back to yourself.

Beach conversations between Shirdi Sai Baba and Rudra, a God-loving suicidal hippie, will make you laugh and cry, all the while teaching you just what you need to do for karmic cleansing.

Simple prayers specified by Baba will empower you to free your soul to accomplish the purpose of your reincarnation—no matter how bizarre your earthly mission sounds.

At every step, The Fakir reminds one to be centered in the

present moment, for that is when we swim in the same waters as God Himself.

The Journey Continues (the sequel) takes one across space and time, into the realm of Life After Death. It emphasises how our Free Will can either make or break us—for lifetimes together.

Written by Ruzbeh Bharucha, in easygoing language, The Fakir and The Journey Continues explain everything you’ve always wanted to know about Karma, Auras and Channels.

If you’re ready for a massive shakeup, read both books in quick succession, so you see the whole divine picture in one blinding flash!

The Truth is, There is No Separation and No Death

Ink imprints

The Fakir The Journey Continues

Ruzbeh Bharucha’s

DIARY OF A SEEKER

soul stories

Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba related the following incident: An illiterate lady in Pahalgaon drew water from three wells

and stored them in three brass pots. Firmly believing that the three wells were connected underground with the three rivers that joined at Prayag, she named the pots Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. She would offer thirsty wayfarers ‘Triveni Tirtha’ i.e. the holy water mixed from all three pots.

One day, the lady’s husband decided to visit Kasi. Before he left, his mother presented him with a precious gold ring. En route to his destination, the man stopped to bathe at the holy Manikarnika Ghat. Suddenly, his ring slipped into the water and could not be retrieved! On returning home, he told his family

what happened. His mother was inconsolable. “Ganga wanted the ring; She took it,” said the man. But his wife insisted that Mother Ganga would not steal the precious possession of an old lady; the Goddess only accepts what is given out of love.

Said the lady, “I shall ask Mother Ganga to return the ring.” She went into her kitchen and prayed before the water pot named Ganga. Then, she put her hand into the pot and wonder of wonders! She drew out the ring! Soon after, the devout lady was blessed with Shirdi Baba’s Darshan at Dwarakamayi.

Recalling the incident, our beloved Lord said, “It is faith that matters. The form and the name on which it is fixed do not matter, for all names are His; all forms are His.”

What Compelled the Holy Ganges to Flow into a Devotee’s Kitchen?

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2. How often do you assist your Mother in picking up groceries from the store?A. Once in a while.B. Every now and then.C. Never! Being seen with ugly plastic thailas is so chee!

4. Do you treat your parents on Mother’s and Father’s Day?A. Yeah! I love celebrating special days with them!B. Tsk, always forget. I’ll put a reminder on my phone.C. No way! I’d rather save for Valentine’s Day.

7. Do you shop for your clothes withyour parents?A. Of course! They’re paying all my bills!B. Sometimes!C. Yeah, I value their opinion.

10. How often do you help around the house?A. When I have the time.B. I do the dishes, wrap the clothes and cook often.C. Hey, that’s not my job!

8. Ever wished your parents on Friendship Day? A. Huh? Friendship Day is for friends, not parents! B. Hmm.... No, but I’d love to henceforth. C. Yup! After all, my Mum is my best friend!

5. If you see a new laptop you like, you:A. Tell your parents you’re willing to work hard for it.B. Throw tantrums until they buy it for you.C. Wait until you’ve earned enough to buy it yourself.

6. If your Mom tells you not to go somewhere:A. You fight like crazy but listen to her in the end.B. Always do as she says, because you trust her decisions.C. Deliberately go, just to make her feel bad.

9. If Mom asks you to stay away from a particular friend, you:A. Yell, “Mom, stop interfering in my life!”B. Get upset because you feel she doesn’t trust you.C. Gently ask your Mom what problem she foresees.

Turn overleaf to see your Dosti Meter Reading.

3. If your Mom is unwell, do you misscollege or work to be with her?A. Umm... nope. But I could, next time.B. Yeah, sometimes.C. Dad does a better job of looking after her.

1. When was the last time you chilled with your Dad?A. Chill with Dad? You’re kidding, right?B. Over a month ago.C. We spend our weekends together.

Bean Bag

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In a world where friends are an absolutely necessity, can a parent and child be buddies? Take a quick quiz to discover where you and your parents stand on the Dosti Meter. Tick your answers as you go along. And, be absolutely honest.

POINTS

Q. A B C1 1 2 32 2 3 13 2 3 14 3 2 15 2 1 3

Q. A B C 6 2 3 1 7 1 2 3 8 1 2 3 9 1 2 310 2 3 1

POINTS

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Dosti Meter Reading (23 points and above)We are SO proud of you! And we’re sure your parents are too. You’re the kind of kid whom everybody loves -- you’re thoughtful, gentle and yes, helpful. Keep up the great work! But don’t let it get to your head. Else, you’ll single-handedly undo all the good you’ve done :-)

Dosti Meter Reading (15-22 points)You’re a good kid, but there’s always scope for improvement ;-) What’s important is that you’re willing to do what it takes to make your parents happy. Be more sensitive to your parents’ needs. Take time off to show your Mom and Dad you care and watch how they reward you with their love, multiplied ten times over!

Dosti Meter Reading (Less than 15 points)Whoa Dost, what’s with the bad attitude? Why do you regard your parents as your enemies? They really do care for you and will continue to do all it takes to keep you happy. So multiply the love! JAAGO RE! Fulfill your big—and small—duties towards your parents. Be your parent’s best dost. After all, it’s only when the love of a child mixes with the laughter of a parent that a family feels, complete.

The Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation regularly conducts interactive workshops and exhibitions on ‘Dynamic Parenting’. The sessions are conducted by experts in the field of education, counselling and relationship management. Replete with interesting anecdotes and real-life

experiences, the workshops are known to enrich and transform the lives of parents.

A National Parenting Workshop was recently conducted in Prashanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi. Spread over two days in July 2012, the workshop emphasised the need for parents to equip themselves with the skills required for effectively and lovingly bringing up their children. The topics covered included ‘Counselling for Parents and Creative Teaching Techniques’ and

‘Motivation Methodologies for Parents’. Incidentally, the same workshop will be conducted in

Dharmakshetra, Mumbai, on October 7, 2012. The hallmark of the engaging Dynamic Parenting workshops

is the interesting manner in which the five human values of Truth, Right Conduct, Peace, Love, and Non-violence are woven into everyday experiences. Regularly conducted in different parts of Mumbai, the workshops and exhibitions serve to fill every heart and home with peace and harmony. The ultimate aim is to bridge the communication gap between parents and children—by having them develop their inherent qualities of compassion, understanding and acceptance.

If you’re interested in discovering the secrets of how to be a Dynamic Parent, kindly contact Smt. Padma Diwakar on 9594049933. We’ll arrange an exhibition/workshop your area.

Are You a Dynamic Parent?

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