We learn a lot from books and articles. Some of the most powerful lessons can be learnt from a human book who are part of our life. One such blessing in my life is mom from whom I have learnt five key life lessons.
The ability to give unconditional love comes from our own inner security and abundance. The clarity and grace to be able to reject a behaviour without losing love for someone. And approaching everyone with a spirit of love, just as a gardener who sees the entire garden as hers, not just the trees she has planted.
To carry the brilliance of ability with the grace of humility. When we live with a spirit of service dedicating every action to a Higher, our actions carry a hue which we ourselves are unaware of.
The power of gentleness and kindness in a highly complex world. The strongest point can be put across without harshness, and kindness has the power to win over people. A sword need not be drawn when a needle will be more effective.
Authenticity comes from making our knowledge our own lived experience; moving from just knowing to being. And the highest form of gratitude is sharing knowledge with others. Her willingness and ability to regularly take Vedanta classes, patiently clear doubts, and always be available to guide others has truly taught us the value of gratitude and service.
The strongest lesson was when during a difficult time she guided me and said – ‘Never ask why me, always ask now what’. Positivity and faith get developed when we dispel the darkness of fear and doubt by igniting the light of knowledge and confidence.
On her 75th birthday today, it is difficult to think of a present for her. One can only give her the deepest respect, gratitude and love.
Beautiful… Happy Birthday to your mom and you… Over the years I have seen you live..not why me..but now what… And share it generously with others…. I have share some of that forward…we do have a way to live on….. Thank you ❤️
How nice Vivek. She obviously leads by example. Happy Birthday aunty..
So beautifully explained. ……Good wishes to your mom on her Birthday today!!!
Love & wisdom. When both are imbibed, an impregnable life force ensues.
Many congratulations & best wishes always.
She is clearly the source of your wisdom. Reminds me of the Subhadra, Abhimanyu and chakravyuh story.
There is so much one imbibes living with someone who leads by example. You are truly fortunate… and so are we to have didi in our lives. Lots of love to her on this milestone b’day
Thanks for sharing Vivek!
All best wishes to your mother
I particularly liked this phrase – very aptly worded
A sword need not be drawn when a needle will be more effective.
loved this reflection 🙂 happy birthday Vinny auntie!
Viji is like a mother hen to me. My godmother in many ways. I am so lucky to have her in my life.
Besides learning Vedanta from her she taught me so much more! And there’s lots more to learn…
Happy 75th birthday to the Bestest ever. Love you!
A very Happy 75rh to Aunty and all very best to her. You are blessed to have her in your life💕
What present can be more beautiful to a mother than this ❤️
My love and best wishes for your mom on her birthday!
And your mom’s legacy will always continue through you.
Happy Birthday Masi,lots of love
So well expressed Vivek- you have captured the essence of the great soul that is Vinita ji.
You are blessed to have her as your. Mother; with her generous sharing of her wisdom she embodies motherly qualities for so many. Including me.
Wishing Vinita ji and the whole family many years of love and togetherness bathed in the light of wisdom.
“Never ask why me, always ask now what”. These words will stay with me forever.
Happy birthday to my buddys beloved one❤️In you I found a friend that unconditionally loves Thanku for being there 🙏have a happy happy togetherness with your loved ones
Happy 75th bday aunty . Lots of love ❤️
Very happy birthday to your great mother.
Happy birthday to you Vivek and your mother. Having known you for what you are, I can well imagine your mother and aspire to one day get to know her as well.
So touching and inspiring is your message today and your gift to her!
All of us draw a lot daily from your messages. Through them we keep celebrating gratefully your presence in this World even beyond having you as our friend and colleague personally and in our work.
Much love,
Sunil
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Excellent choice of photo. Very well written tribute to Vini. We are very proud of her too. Our good fortune to have you as neighbours. Your article was read by all our family members. With love. Anjala & Milind Gadkary
Such a beautiful present for aunty on her milestone birthday.
Warmest wishes to her.
She truly is the bestest ever!
How aptly you ve described her!!! 🤗🤗😘
So much gratitude to someone who has been a constant , gentle guiding light in my life. I feel blessed to be under her umbrella of love! Happy birthday Vinita Aunty! This reflection echoes what we all feel.
I am short of words to define this Goddess in Kaliyug. All I can say is that all are blessed who have had the opportunity of being even in her shadow.
Happy birthday… The best wishes to you always.. Thank you for imparting your wisdom to vivek who is effectively translating and sharing your wisdom through his posts… Many thanks to you both
Super Vivek!! We of course don’t know her as well as you but have seen all these qualities in her as a teacher.
Could not have asked for a better first guide on the road to self unfoldment 🙏
Happy 75thBirthday Didi 🙏 ❤️
Vivek, beautiful words as always…she embodies a lot more ! Such a privilege to learn from and with her. A Mother, a guide, a selfless teacher, she means the world to us.
Prayers for HIS continued Grace and loads of love 🙏
A very Happy 75rh to Aunty and all very best to her. You are blessed to have her in your life💕
Beautifully written and very worthy and valuable lessons.
Happy 75th birthday to your Mom. Wish her a very long and healthy life ahead
Wishing Aunty a very Happy Birthday. This sums up Aunty “ “Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the single candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.”This is what Aunty spreads! Wishing you good health and peace. Zulfi Sonali
can’t believe Vinita , our Hema Malini is 75 . Had a lovely , long chat with her . She is to be loved , cherished and treasured . Blessed to know her . God bless you all . Much love xx
That is so Lovely Vivek, our best wishes on Aunties 75th Birthday much love from all of us ♥️
I feel blessed for having a teacher like your mom. Students like you and myself owe her a lot. Let us practice all the lessons which we have learnt from her.
She is our teacher . We are blessed to be a part of her study group . She has very compassionately moved towards to spirituality & its importance for us to grow
Playing so many roles in her life daily she can understand our situations & our
issues can be explained in various ways to handle it .