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| Evolution of Love Part 2 |
Sher Singhji survives serious illness through Ma's grace My Nanaji, Ch. Sher Singh ji fell ill and his illness took a very serious turn. His family doctor Durga Prasad ji was out of station. Munna had gone to Pundri to father Lal Naurattan Singh ji who was in his house in Pundri. Sher Singh ji, his wife, daughter, myself & Sacchu were in Dehradun house. Some relatives who were interested in Doonga properties, seeing the opportunity, shifted to Sher Singh's house with their full paraphernalia of stafff on the pretext of looking after the old man, who was almost breathing his last. Treatment of Sher Singh was being supervised by the Civil Surgeon of Dehra Dun, who was of a British nationality. This was during the British rule in India. They also started tántric practices in the house, which we came to know later. Owl nails were found tied to the cot of Sher Singhji and other "Charms" etc. were also used. Their family Doctor was employed. Payment to the doctors & treatment was made by their managers. My mother was only weeping and calling upon Ma to save him. At this moment my Chhoti Nani took a very bold step, She said that she was going to Ma with my mother (daughter of Sher Singh ji). Ma was at Kishenpur Ashram. Nani ji could not get even her own ear. She was told that they had gone to bring doctors and nurses. So Nani ji with my mother walked all the distance to Ram Singh's residence. He was also a great devotee of Ma. Ram Singh bhal took the ladies in his own car to Ma at Kishenpur. Ma was told about Sher Singh's illness. Ma immediately accompanied them to Sher Singh's house. Now the problem came, Ma never entered any building of a house-holder. The residence of Sher Singh was in the upper storey with shops on the ground floor. Ma climbed the stairs and waited on the top stair. Sher Singh's room was across the verandah and a large room. He was in his bed. Naniji wanted to lift him and bring him to Ma. Doctor and the rest of the party was against this and warned that if they even moved his bed they would be responsible. At this my Nani ji asked me to lift the bed from one side and lifting the bed herself on the other side, we lifted the cot and brought Sher Singh ji into the verandah. Nana ji's face was towards the stairs. Ma seeing him spoke, "Pitaji, every thing will be all right" and blessed him by lifting her hand with that compassionate look in her eyes. Sher Singh ji saw Ma and with shaking hands he lifted them to join in pronam, a drop of tear trickled down his face. Ma was gone, we shifted him to his bed room. Sher Singh jis family doctor Dr. Durga Prasad arrived. All others, who were there with evil intentions gradually left our house. Sher Singh ji recoverd soon. This was all Ma's play. Jai Ma I had a great liking for alcohol those days and a stage came when I became a complete alcoholic. I was taken to Ma by my mother and my head was put at her feet forcefully and was told that I drank heavily. Ma looking at me, said, "Robi, alcohol, "chi-chi"★." Now I don't even remember that there was anything like it. I am now completely free from it. Jai Ma. Ma forbids shikar in the vicinity of the temple Munna ji, my elder brother, was staying in Doonga with his close friend Keshav Kukreti. Programme was made to go for fowl shooting. So beaters were called from the village. Beating was started from north to south with shooter taking position at the southern end in the jungle on the slopes between Swarna river and Doonga village. Beating of the bushes with sticks and loud noises, throwing stones in the bushes so that fowls & pheasants would fly southward toward the shooters. Other animals like wild boar etc. would also run towards the shooters. Munnaji and Keshavji had taken up their positions in front of the Doonga temples, a distance of say 200 feet. All of a sudden they saw an antelope running and stopping at a distance of say 40 feet in front of them. Munnaji saw it with his gun ready, but was watching its unusual large eyes. He was as if hypnotized; people sitting next to him started murmuring, 'shoot 'shoot. Without intention he aimed and fired. The animal jumped upwards & fell on the other side in the bushes. The beaters closed in and enquired as to what had been shot. Munnaji told them pointing towards the direction to go and fetch the antelope lying in those bushes. All of them went to the spot. They saw a few drops of blood but the antelope was not there. They searched the area thoroughly, no sign. After sometime Munnaji who was sitting at the same place fainted and was supported by Keshavji. He was carried to Doonga Kothi and driven to Dehradun. Doctor came and checked him but could not find anything. Later my brother told me that he felt _______________________ ★"Shame, shame". _______________________ as if some one had poured melted lead in his ears and he fainted. It took him about six months to recover. Ma came to Kishenpur Ashram. He was taken to Ma. Ma heard the whole episode, then seriously told every one, even my Nanaji, never to shoot in that area, because in that area a lot of high order Rishis and Yogis used to roam in different forms. Munnaji recovered after some time.Jai Ma My mother also saved by Ma's grace My mother's only dependences in life was none else than Ma. She had completely surrendered herself to Ma. Once she was returning from Kanpur after Samyam Saptaha. I received a telegram which was not clear. I took some one in my jeep to the station. The train arrived and I was peeping through the windows and looking for my mother. I went into the compartment. I looked at the berths but no sign of her. Saw some one lying on the floor of the compartment. I went and saw that she was my mother. I and my friend picked her up and carried her out of the station to the jeep, laid her in the rear and drove back home to Doonga House. Here she was laid upon the bed, I went to doctor and told him about the condition of my mother. She could hardly speak. Her temples had shunk in completely with dehydration. He immediately ordered his nursing staff to take a few glucose bottles. and some injections, and said that night was crucial. I had faith that nothing would go wrong. I and the Doctor were surprised as to where life hung in her emaciated body. Only Ma knows. She started recovering from the next morning and lived up to the age of 86. She was so humble and egoless, although being the only daughter of R.B. Ch. Sher Singh ji of Doonga. Even the lowest of the household servants could do wrong and she would only be smiling. Tears would come if she heard any sad news. Even when needed, she could not scold anyone.Jai Ma. Pundri Pundri is a village about 30 km. from Mainpuri with an old fortress on top of a small hillock. On the side of the outer wall of the fortress of Pundri is an ancient Shiva temple on top of a well. Lord Shiva is enshrined at the bottom of the well. In front of the Shiva temples is the samadhi of Pundarik rishi, after whom the village. is named. Next to it is Thakur jis temple with Radha installed in it. Facing both t these temples was Ma's room, where she stayed when ever she visited Pundri. Thakur Lal Naurattan Singh was the Zamindar of Pundri. My mother, daughter of Ch. Sher Singhji, was married to him.Little vague remembrances of the early days of Doonga, Kishenpur, Raipur, Anand Chowk temple & Pundri. At Doonga Ma was sitting in the pine forest (Chirwali Dandi) surrounded by my grand mother, my mother and villagers. bhaktas and sadhus. I remember Hari Ram Joshi, Ram Singhji, Devi Dutt, Abhaya, who was a boy elder to me and always with Ma. Ma was sitting quiet. I dont know how to express. There was pin drop silence, broken only by melodious sounds of wild birds. The day was coming to a close. Later my grandmother told that Ma was describing about two persons in their subte bodies to Nana ji. One of them was Tika Shyam Singh (Sher Singh's nephew) on a horse back with a guard. He died in his early 30's He was an alcoholic and was a terror in his days. And the other was a very old lady sitting naked under a tree and watching Ma. Nanaji confirmed and told that his grandmother who was very old used to sleep naked the col and died like this. Ma gave exact descriptions of their features. Abhaya used to be after Ma and kept on asking her if they both were delivered by Ma's glance. My illness & Deviji seeing Ma Once I fell very ill and fever would not go. Devi ji used to nurse me. I only remember in my semi-consciousness that Deviji did pranam to some one. I looked but there was no one. Later she told my grand mother that Ma had come and looked down on me and put her hand on my head. Devi ji told that I would be all right and yes, I became well. Hari Baba One day we saw Hari baba standing in front of Doonga Kothi gate. My grand father and every one falling at his feet. Later we heard that Hari Baba came on foot from Bund, a distance of 150 Miles. Nar and Narayana I saw two young sanyasis sent by Mother to Doonga when Ma's ashram was built at Chir Wali Dandi. They were twins. We became curious. They used to walk on hands for hours with feet up in the air. This asan they used to do daily on the kitchen roof of Ma's ashram at Chir Wali Dandi, Doonga. Ma named them as "Nar" and "Narayana". Nanaji caught drinking Nanaji, my grand-father, used to take drinks in the evening before dinner. One evening my grand mother came running from outside Kothi clapping her hands & shouting. "Ma has come". I also came and saw Ma sitting in the car, door open. We did pranam. Nana ji also came down and burst into tears like a child before Ma, while doing pranam to Her. Benares: Fever in boats My father used to tell us that once when they were in Benares, the Doonga & Pundri party with full paraphernalia were all down with fever. Ma came and visited each boat and then went away. Fever of every one was gone. The next day my father went to do pranam and some one told that Ma was in fever. As my father bent down to touch the feet, it was felt like touching a red hot pan With a jerk he pulled his hands back, the next day Ma recovered. Ma's Birthday Celebration Sher Singh ji, my grand mother, my elder brother Munna ji & his wife Prema Devi attended the function. They did pranam to Ma. prasad was given to every one by Ma. Grand mother asked for more prasad for persons left at home. Ma gave her. Prema was standing at the rear. Ma called her and said: "You are not asing for prasad. No child"?. Ma called her and gave her some prasad. Exactly after nine months a son was born to her. My grand mother named him 'Anand'. Anya, the only daughter of my brother. Munna ji, fell ill in childhood. She told her mother that she wanted to give silver "Payal" to Ma and She would give it back to her. Ma was informed. Ma came and Anya got the Payal by Ma after offering to her. Now Anya is married to Shyam Narayan Singh, younger brother of Sri Gopal Narian Singh of Ranchi. He is also a devotee of Ma. Jai Mal Ma Ka Bhog Ma used to call my father Lal ji'. He was very fond of food, I mean, varieties of items in food. Once he requested Ma that he wanted to offer her "Chappan Vyanjan Bhog" meaning 56 dishes His wish was granted. Swami Paramanandji was instructed by Ma to do the needful. So my father offered 56 dishes to Ma and when getting the prasad he was particular that he also got every item. Ma used to call my grand mother as 'Alhadi' and said that she was her own sister in the previous incarnation. Ma even named me, "Manpuri Ka Raja" The monarch of my mind'. I pray someday I may really become one. Ma visited Pundri in the 40's twice. I do not exactly remember which incident took place during which of her visits. This I remember that She went to see the Baryarwali Devi on both of her visits. This was the occasion of the installation of the deities.Father had built a temple with Lord Krishna and Shri Radha ji and also a temple over the samadhi of Punadrik Rishi. There was a big 'Bhoj, food to be distributed to the residents of the Pundri estate and the expected crowd was about five thousand. It used to be the custom in those days that women folk from each village and caste came with their own. "Chakla Belan" (instrument for making puris) and sat in different groups in the central grounds of the Pundri Fort. They sang Kirtan while they busied themselves. with their work. People started having food after the Brahmin's feast was over. My father was informed that crowds of men & women were coming from far off distances. He was least worried at that moment. Ma with her sevikás entered the main gate and to the place where ladies were working. Ma stepped forward her, feet fell upon one of the "Puris". She said to the village women to do kirtan loudly. and also herself participated in singing kirtan, clapping her hands in rhythm. Later we came to know that around 15,000 people had taken prasad in that "Bhandara" with Ma's kripa Shri Ma's honour at Pundri It was the tradition in those days on festivals like Holi, Dusserah etc or on the birth of a son or on marriage in the royal family of the Pundri House that dancers from the village of Tarapur came to celebrate. So arrangements were made in the evening in the Pundri fore ground in front of the courts on the concrete open floor. Seat was made for Ma. Rest of the family members and other important people on cither side, with centre being empty in front of Ma's dais. Everyone came and were seated. Musicians getting ready with their instruments and the dancing girls waiting for Ma to arrive. My father, despite lots of opposition from the ladies of the house, managed to bring Ma to the function. All saw Ma coming, followed by the sevikas and other bhaktas and was seated on the asan on the dais, Everyone stood up in her honour. After settling down every one started doing pranam. Ladies of the house watched from the windows of the main house. The function started, the main girl of the dancing group got up and after doing pranam started singing some Bhajan. There was pin drop silence, except for the singing & music. Ma was watching her very deeply. Hardly few minutes had passed when the dancing girl suddenly burst into tears, followed by the musicians and all spectators. Every one was sobbing, they could not stop. After some time Ma got up with folded hands and with that smile on her face walked away through the main gate to the temple area where her room was. On being asked by the people they only said they only felt that every thing was drained out of them, No explanation. Jai Ma Shri Ma's visit to Baryar My grandmother told Ma that few miles from Pundri there was a place called Baryar, An "Ahir" girl from the age of 6-7 had been doing sadhana, this girl had been sitting there in siddhásan for the last 5 years and was keeping maun. My father learning about this had built a brick hut for her. One elderly lady came from somewhere no body knows to look after her. The door of the hut used to be closed from inside and whenever any one came for her darshan, they had to announce name and place after knocking at the door. If she wished then she would clap and the door would open. One could hear the chain fall and the door unlock from inside. Whenever in winter vacation we went to Pundri, one day we would definitely go to Baryar for darshan with our grandmother & mother, me and my elder brother. My elder brother and I were curious to know how fast she must be getting back to her seat after unchanging the door, because we always found her sitting in the meditative pose, hands folded in her lap and her breathing absolutely. calm and normal. She knew our intentions and would give a smile. Ma agreed to visit and we all went with Ma to Baryar in bullock carts. At the door of Devi ji's hut my grand mother announced that Ma had come The door was opened. Ma was taken in and her asan was placed in front facing her. Ma after putting her hand on Devijis head, kept looking at Devi ji and after sometime we all were told to go out of the hut. The door was closed with Ma & Devi ji only inside. After some time the door. was opened and we noticed that Deviji's face was glowing brightly. Before leaving Ma again blessed her. She remained in her seat, did pranám to Ma with fingers straggling in joined hands and eyebrows contracting. Ma left with all of us for Pundri. Later Ma said that the girl had come to complete her sådhana left over from her previous birth. After six years she opened her mauna (broke her silence). There was a big function and when the pundits asked her to repeat the Veda Mantras, she repeated. The voice, which was heard, was so fine and melodious that no one can describe it. |
| The trashy son-in-law was bullied for three years. then everybody got shocked when they knew his true identity! Charlie Wade was the live-in son-in-law that everyone despised, but his real identity as the heir of a prominent family remained a secret. He swore that one day, those who shunned him would kneel before him and beg for mercy, eventually. Decorative lights and illuminants lit up the extravagant Wilson family mansion. Tonight was the 70th birthday banquet of Lady Wilson, the head of the Wilson family. Her grandchildren and their spouses gathered around her to hand her their luxurious gifts. “Grandma, I heard that you love the Chinese tea. I looked high and low for this century-old Pu’er tea worth half a million dollars to present it to you.” “Grandma, you like jade. This jade is carved from the authentic Hetian jade, it is worth seven hundred thousand dollars…” Looking at the nicely wrapped gifts in front of her, Lady Wilson laughed heartily. The entire ambiance was harmonious and happy. Suddenly, Charlie Wade, Lady Wilson’s eldest grandson-in-law, spoke, “Grandma, could you lend me a million dollars, please? Mrs. Lewis from the welfare home is diagnosed with uremia and I need the money for her treatment…” The entire Wilson family gaped in extreme shock. Everyone stared at Charlie with bewilderment and surprise. This live-in grandson-in-law was overly atrocious and bold. Not only did he not prepare a gift for Lady Wilson on her birthday but he actually had the audacity to ask her for one million dollars. Three years ago, Lord Wilson, who was still alive and well, had come home with Charlie one day and insisted on marrying him to their granddaughter, Claire Wilson. Back then, Charlie was as poor and miserable as a beggar. Lord Wilson had passed away after they got married. Ever since then, everyone in the Wilson family tried to kick him out of the family. However, Charlie was always indifferent and nonchalant like a statue despite the insults and ridicule, and he spent his days in the Wilson family quietly as a live-in son-in-law. He was at his wits’ end that he had to borrow money from Lady Wilson today. Mrs. Lewis, who had taken him in and saved his life, had uremia. She needed at least one million dollars for dialysis and a kidney transplant. He had no other ideas except for asking for Lady Wilson’s help. He felt that since it was her birthday today, she might be delighted to have some mercy and provide her assistance. However, Lady Wilson was still laughing gleefully when abruptly her lips curled downwards and his eyes furrowed indignantly. She hurled the teacup in her hand to the floor and growled, “Are you here to celebrate my birthday or borrow money?” Claire hurried forward and said, “Grandma, Charlie is not thinking straight, please forgive him.” She then pulled her husband aside frantically. At this moment, Wendy, Claire’s cousin sneered in disdain. “Claire, look at the person you’re married to. Gerald is only my fiancé and we haven’t even gotten married yet but he gifted Grandma the jade. Look at your good-for-nothing husband. Not only did he come empty-handed but he also has the nerve to ask Grandma for money.” “You’re right. Charlie, we’re both the grandsons-in-law of the Wilson family but you’re such a disgrace.” The man who was talking was Gerald White, Wendy’s fiancé, who was also the son of the wealthy family in town. Although Gerald was about to marry Wendy, in his eyes, Claire was so much more beautiful and elegant than his fiancée. Claire Wilson was the famous goddess of beauty in Aurous Hill, but Gerald was very frustrated and irritated when such a beauty got married to a loser. “It’s best for this person to get out of the Wilson family now.” “Yes. He is such a disgrace to our family.” “Perhaps his intention is not to borrow money but to spoil the joyful ambiance of Grandma’s birthday instead.” Charlie clenched his fists tightly as the entire Wilson family was humiliating and ridiculing him. If it wasn’t for the sake of the urgency, he would have left this annoying place. However, his father’s words echoed in his head. He had taught him to be grateful for the help he received and to return the favor tenfold. Hence, he suppressed the fury and humiliation slowly building within him and said to Lady Wilson, “Grandma, whoever saves one life saves the world entirely. Please, I beg for your mercy.” Someone in the room snorted loudly. “Mr. Wade, stop force-feeding chicken soup to Grandma. If you want to rescue someone, you can find a way on your own. Who do you think you are to ask for money from Grandma?” It was Wendy’s brother, Harold Wilson. The sinister brother and sister had always been prejudiced against Claire, who was superior to them in every aspect. Hence, they would always attack Charlie at any chance they could seize. Claire, who was wearing a slightly awkward expression on his face, started, “Grandma, Charlie’s father died when he was eight. It was Mrs. Lewis at the welfare home who had brought him up. He is utterly grateful of her graciousness and that is why he wants to return the favor so badly. Could you please help him…” Lady Wilson growled with an indignant face, “You want me to help him? Okay, divorce him now and marry Mr. Jones. If you do as I say, I’ll give him one million dollars right away.” The Mr. Jones that Lady Wilson was referring to was Wendell Jones, a man who was always pursuing Claire despite her married status. The Jones family was one of the prominent families in the upper social circle in Aurous Hill, which was much more powerful than the Wilson family. Lady Wilson had always wanted to get on their good side. At this moment, the butler sprinted in and said, “Mr. Jones sent a birthday gift to Lady Wilson. It is a talisman carved from the jadeite stone worth three million dollars.” Lady Wilson broke into a large smile and quickly blurted, “Bring it to me. Let me see.” The butler immediately presented the emerald green talisman which sent waves of exclamation across the living hall. The emerald talisman was crystal clear with its vibrant and sharp colors, without any trace of impurities. It was of the finest jade quality. Gerald, who had gifted the talisman, gloomed in irritation instantly. He didn’t expect Wendell Jones, who had nothing to do with the Wilson family, to be so generous and lavish. Lady Wilson caressed the talisman cheerfully and said, “Oh, Mr. Jones is so sensible. It will be a sweet dream come true if he were my grandson-in-law.” Then, she lifted her gaze at Claire and asked, “So, how’s that? Do you want to consider my terms and conditions?” Claire shook her head decidedly. “No, Grandma. I will never divorce Charlie.” A dark stormy cloud instantly hovered beneath Lady Wilson’s eyes. She shouted angrily, “You... What good is that person? Why do you want to waste your time on him? Kick that person out of my house. He is not allowed at my birthday banquet. I don’t want to see his face.” Charlie heaved a sigh of dismay and regret. He didn’t want to stay with the Wilson family anymore, so he said to Claire, “Claire, I’m going to the hospital to visit Mrs. Lewis.” Claire said quickly, “I’ll go with you.” Lady Wilson shouted again, “If you leave now, you’re no longer my granddaughter. You can take your mom, your dad, and that person and get out of the Wilson family.” Claire stared at her grandmother, shocked. She did not expect to hear such a harsh comment from her. Charlie interjected, “You stay here, don’t worry about me.” Before Claire could compose herself from the trance, he turned and left. Harold laughed behind him. “Hey, my dear Charlie, if you leave with an empty stomach, will you go on the street and beg for food? If you do so, you’ll tarnish our family name. Here, I have a dollar, go buy a bun or something to eat.” Harold produced a one dollar from his pocket and threw it at Charlie’s foot. The entire family’s thunderous laughter echoed across the house. Charlie gritted his teeth in annoyance and left the house without looking back. *** When Charlie arrived at the hospital, he immediately went to the cashier department to try to negotiate an extension of payment for another two days. However, when he approached the nurses, he was informed that overnight, Mrs. Lewis had been transferred to Fairview Hospital, Eastcliff’s top hospital, for treatment. Charlie gaped in shock and quickly asked, “How much does it cost? I’ll find a way to settle it.” The nurse said, “The bill is three million dollars in total. One million dollars has already been paid, the remaining two million needs to be settled without a week.” “Who covered the one million dollars?” The nurse shook his head. “I have no idea.” Charlie frowned in confusion. Just as he turned around to figure it out, a person was standing behind him. They exchanged glances, and the person bowed before him and said, “Young Master. We’ve finally found you. Sorry for all the troubles and misery you’ve suffered for all those years.” Charlie furrowed and asked coldly as if he was a completely different person. “Are you Stephen Thompson?” The person gaped in surprise. “Young Master, you still remember me.” Charlie startled slightly and murmured, “Of course I do. I remember each and every one of you. You forcibly drove my mom and dad out of Eastcliff along with me and fled the city. My parents died along the way and I became an orphan. What do you want from me now?” Stephen grimaced sorrowfully and said, “Young Master, Lord Wade was very sad when he learned about your father’s death. He never stopped looking for you. Come, let’s go home and meet him.” Charlie said coldly, “Just go, I don’t want to see him.” Stephen said, “Young Master, are you still mad at your grandfather?” “Of course.” Charlie said loudly. “I’ll never forgive him in my entire life.” Stephen sighed dejectedly. “Before I came here, the Master did say that you will not forgive him.” “Good. Luckily he still has some senses in him.” Stephen continued, “Lord Wade knows that you’ve had a hard life for so many years and he’s asking me to compensate you. If you don’t want to go home, he will buy the largest company in Aurous Hill and give it to you. Besides, here, take this card, the pin number is your birthday.” Stephen handed over the premium black card from Citibank. “Young Master, there are only five of such cards in the country.” Charlie shook his head sternly. “No, I don’t want it, take it away.” “Young Master, Mrs. Lewis is still two million dollars in debt for her medical bills. If she doesn’t pay up, she might be in danger…” “Are you threatening me? Is this part of your sinister plan?” Stephen waved his hands frantically. “Oh no. We wouldn’t dare do such a thing. Keep the card, then you’ll have enough money to pay the bill.” Charlie asked, “How much is in this card?” “Lord Wade said that he deposited some pocket money for you in this card. It’s not much, just ten billion dollars.” Ten billion dollars?. Charlie was shocked. His eyes wide open, his mouth wide agape. He knew that his grandfather was very wealthy, but back then, he was too young to understand the concept of money. He only knew that the Wade family was one of the wealthiest families in Eastcliff and even the country, but he wasn’t sure what his net worth was. Right now, he finally knew. If ten billion dollars were just pocket money, it meant that the entire Wade family had a net worth of more than one trillion dollars. Frankly speaking, at this moment, he was slightly touched and swayed. However, when he thought about his deceased parents and how his grandfather was part of the reasons why they had died, he knew he could never easily forgive him. Sensing his frustration, Stephen quickly said, “Young Master, you are one of the Wade family members, so the money is yours. Besides, technically speaking, it belongs to your father.” “The Master said that if you’re willing to go home, he will let you inherit the family’s one-trillion-dollar business empire. If you don’t want to go home yet, use this money for your living expenses.” “Oh yes, another piece of news—Aurous Hill’s largest and most profitable company, the Emgrand Group with a market value of one hundred billion dollars, had been wholly acquired by the Wade family yesterday. All the equities are now under your name, you can claim your right at the company tomorrow.” Charlie listened to him in a daze, completely in disbelief. Wasn’t it a little too much investment from the Wade family for his sake? A premium black card with a credit limit of ten billion dollars, Emgrand Group with the net worth of one hundred billion dollars. Although Aurous Hill was a land of talents, the only constant honorable existence was the Emgrand Group. It was the champ of Aurous Hill’s business industry. Any prominent and influential family had to bow before the Emgrand Group, including those families that humiliated him today—the Wilson family, the White family, and even the Jones family who was still trying to pursue his wife. They were nothing but lowly servants in front of Emgrand Group. And this magnificent company was his now? Stephen handed him a business card and said, “Young Master, you might need some time to calm down and think about it, so I’ll excuse myself now. This is my card with my number on it, please call me if you need anything.” At that, Stephen turned and left. Charlie was still in a daze after he left. He didn’t know whether he should accept the compensation from the Wade family. However, he recalled the past decade of misery and hardship and the humiliation he had experienced when he married Claire. This was the compensation that the Wade family was giving him for his suffering, so why shouldn’t he take it? Besides, Mrs. Lewis urgently needed two million dollars for her treatment. He gritted his teeth as he clutched on the card tightly, then turned back to the cashier department. “Hi, I would like to settle the bill.” The card was swiped, the password was keyed in, and the transaction was complete. Two million dollars was credited into the hospital’s account just like that. Charlie felt like he was still hovering in the clouds. Did he just become a billionaire in the blink of an eye? *** He went home in a trance. At this moment, the house was fueled with the wrath of fury. Claire and her parents did not live in the Wilson family villa but they stayed in an ordinary house instead. Since Claire married Charlie and after Lord Wilson died, they were kicked out of the villa. His mother-in-law was screaming in great dismay, “If you don’t divorce Charlie Wade now, your grandma might kick you out of Wilson Group.” Claire said calmly, “If she does, I’ll just find another job.” “You…” Her mother growled angrily, “What’s so good about Charlie Wade, anyway? Why can’t you just divorce him and marry Wendell? If you marry Wendell Jones, our whole family can hold our head up high.” Her father added, “Your mom’s right. If you marry Wendell, our family will immediately become a precious treasure in the family. Your grandma will cherish you and pamper you every day.” Claire uttered, “Just stop. I won’t divorce Charlie.” “You.” Both parents had wanted to keep on persuading Claire when Charlie pushed the door open and walked in. His in-laws gave him a dirty look when they saw him. His mother-in-law snorted in disgust. “I thought you’d forgotten the way home, Charlie Wade.” Charlie sighed quietly inside his heart. His mother-in-law had always looked down on him, but what would she do if she were to know that he was now the owner of Emgrand Group and had ten billion dollars in cash? However, this was not the time to reveal his true identity. He had left the Wade family for a long time now, who knew how was the family doing now? What if someone from the family targeted him if he exposed himself? Staying in the dark was the best option for now. Hence, he lowered his head and said humbly, “Mother, I’m sorry for all the troubles I’ve caused today.” His mother-in-law shouted, “Trouble? This is more than trouble, you’re putting us at stake. Can’t you have the slightest decency and get out of our house?” Claire hurriedly interjected, “Mom, how could you say that? Charlie is your son-in-law.” “No.” her mother growled, “I don’t have such a person as my son-in-law. It’s better if he can go as far as he can.” Claire nudged Charlie and said, “Hurry, let’s go back to the room.” Charlie nodded gratefully and fled back to the room. They had been married for three years, but they had never consummated the marriage, not even once. Claire slept in bed while he slept on the floor at the side. Tonight, Charlie found it hard to fall asleep. What unfolded today was a real shock and consternation and he had yet to digest it. Before going to bed, Claire said, “How is Mrs. Lewis doing? I have about one hundred thousand dollars with me now, you can use it tomorrow.” Charlie said, “It’s okay. Someone paid her bill and transferred her to Eastcliff for treatment.” “Really?” Claire exclaimed in awe. “Wow. So, Mrs. Lewis will be fine then?” “Yes,” Charlie said, “Mrs. Lewis has done good deeds throughout her life and helped so many people. Now, someone is returning her favor.” “Glad to hear that.” Claire nodded with a smile. “You can have peace of mind now.” “Yes.” “I want to sleep now. There’s a lot to handle in the company lately, I’m exhausted.” “What’s happening in the company?” “It’s not doing very well lately. Grandma wants to collaborate with Emgrand, but Wilson Group is too weak as compared to their scale. They wouldn’t even bat an eye at us.” “Oh? Has there not been a collaboration between Wilson Group and Emgrand before?” Claire laughed sarcastically. “Of course not. What are we in the eyes of Emgrand? I bet we look like a speck of insignificant dust to them. Even Gerald’s family, Wendy’s fiancé’s family, could barely scratch the tail of Emgrand’s business empire. This is also why Grandma is eager for them to be married soon so the White family can help our family build some connections with Emgrand.” Charlie nodded knowingly. The Wilson family had used all the tricks up their sleeves to collaborate with Emgrand Group. However, Lady Wilson never would have thought that he owned Emgrand Group now… Thinking of this, Charlie decided to take over Emgrand Group and lend Claire a hand in her business. The Wilson family did not treat her fairly and they bullied her too much. As her husband, he had the responsibility to help her improve her status in the family. He said in his heart earnestly, ‘Claire, your husband is different now. I will not let anyone look down on you again. I will make the entire Wilson family bow down to you.” The next morning, after preparing breakfast, Charlie rode his scooter to Emgrand Group’s office. He parked his scooter on the side of Emgrand’s parking lot. As soon as he locked his scooter, a black Bentley slowly parked in a spot across from him. He looked up inadvertently and saw a young couple getting out of the car. The man was wearing a branded suit, looking very handsome and smart. Meanwhile, the lady was dressed up in a flamboyant style. Although somewhat gaudy, she was considered a beauty. As it turned out, the lady was Wendy Wilson, Claire’s cousin, and the man was her fiancé, Gerald White. Charlie didn’t know why they were here, but he knew that the best way to avoid trouble was to stay away from them. However, the more eager he wanted to hide from them, the higher chances they would see him. Wendy caught sight of him from the corner of her eyes. She yelped loudly, “Hey, Charlie.” Wendy called out his name in a friendly manner, but Charlie felt goosebumps all over his back. Out of courtesy, he could only stop where he was and wait for them to approach him. He smiled and asked, “Wendy, hey, why are you here?” Wendy chuckled. “Oh, Gerald is here to see Doris Young, vice-chairman of Emgrand Group. I’m here to keep him company.” Then she turned to look at Gerald with affection and said, “The White family has a lot of projects with Emgrand Group. Not only would it help the White family but also our Wilson family in the future.” Charlie didn’t know that the White family was one of Emgrand Group’s business partners. After all, he had just taken over the company and he hadn’t had time to get through the details. He didn’t show anything unusual on his face. Instead, he simply said with a polite smile, “Mr. White is very talented and magnificent, both of you make a great couple.” Gerald glared at Charlie contemptuously, feeling a surge of anger within him. This person had been scolded so badly by Lady Wilson yesterday in front of everybody, how was he able to smile like a clown as if nothing had happened today? Why did Claire, such a stunning and wonderful lady, marry such a person? If this person never existed, he would certainly have pursued Claire with great effort. Who would want to be engaged to Wendy, who paled in comparison in every aspect? Gerald huffed a breath in dismay and asked in a pretentious tone, “Why are you here?” Charlie casually said, “I’m here to apply for a job.” “Apply for a job?” Gerald sneered disdainfully. “You? The person who can’t do anything wants to apply for a job at Emgrand? Are you kidding me?” Charlie frowned. “What has it to do with you?” The reason why Wendy called Charlie in the first place was to humiliate him. Now that Gerald had started, she immediately mocked, “Why? Gerald is right, isn’t he?” “In terms of educational background, do you have any diplomas?” “In terms of skills and abilities, do you have any achievements or results to show them?” “Trust me, they wouldn’t even entertain a person like you even if you’ve come to apply for a security job. Know your place, you’re better off going to the streets to scavenge for trash, you might earn two or three thousand a month at least.” Then, she hurled a water bottle to Charlie’s feet and smirked, “There you go, pick it up and sell it for money. Don’t say that I don’t care about you.” Gerald laughed sinisterly. “We’re still relatives after all. I’ll have your back. It happens that I know the vice-chairman of the Emgrand Group in person, why don’t I say a few good words on your behalf and see if she can arrange a toilet cleaning job for you?” Charlie curled his lips into a cold sneer and said, “What kind of job I’m applying for is none of your business, you should mind your own business instead. Emgrand Group is a big company, I believe they wouldn’t want to collaborate with anyone like you.” Gerald’s face flushed with anger. “What” Charlie replied disdainfully, “You.” Then, he turned and walked towards the building, ignoring Gerald’s indignant screams behind. “Stop. Stop right there, do you hear me?” Very soon, Gerald strode quickly and caught up with Charlie at the elevator hall. He wanted to teach Charlie a lesson, to give him at least two slaps on his face to let him know the consequences of offending him, but they were inside Emgrand Group’s building now. He was worried that the harsh action would tarnish his reputation and infuriate his business partner, so he had no choice but to dismiss the idea. He gritted his teeth and warned, “I’ll let you go today, but you won’t be so lucky next time.” Charlie snorted and walked into the elevator. Before the door closed, he said, “Gerald White, do you really think you’re so powerful? Trust me, you will soon know the price to pay for being so cocky and arrogant.” “You little…” Gerald’s face turned into an ugly shade of red. He wanted to rush into the elevator but Wendy pulled his arms and said, “Gerald, don’t take the same elevator as he, we might suffocate from his stench.” He nodded, fully aware that it wasn’t wise for him to lay his hands here. Hence, he snorted coldly. “Huh, you’re lucky today. I’ll teach you a lesson next time.” *** In the elevator, Charlie went directly to the top floor where the chairman’s office was located. Stephen had already made all the arrangements for him here at Emgrand. The person in charge of the arrangements was a person named Doris Young. Doris Young had earned her reputation as a renowned businesswoman in Aurous Hill. Not only was she a charming lady, but she was also extremely capable. She had been promoted to vice-chairman of the Emgrand Group at a young age. She was also among the factors behind the success of the company today. Now that Emgrand Group had been acquired by the Wade family, the former chairman had abdicated and Doris stayed back to assist the new chairman. Doris was quite shocked when she first saw Charlie. She didn’t expect to see such a young and charming person when she heard about him from Stephen. She quickly composed herself and greeted him respectfully. “Welcome, Mr. Wade. Please follow me to my office.” This was also the first time Charlie had ever met Doris. He had to admit that Doris was a very stunning and alluring young lady. Sitting down in front of Doris’s desk, Charlie started, “I will not come into the office often, so I would like you to continue looking over the company on my behalf. In addition, please do not disclose my identity to the public.” Doris was aware that Mr. Wade, who was sitting in front of her now, came from the extraordinary Wade family. For a prominent family like theirs, Emgrand Group was nothing but a mediocre business, so it was normal for him not to manage it himself. Hence, she quickly said, “Sure. Mr. Wade, just tell me if you need anything, I’ll be at your service.” At this moment, a secretary knocked on the door and said, “Miss Young, a man called Gerald White and his fiancé are here to see you.” Doris said instantly, “I’m seeing a VIP now, let them wait.” Charlie asked, “Do you know Gerald White?” “Mr. White’s family is one of our partners and several of their major projects are linked to our company. They have said that they will be here to see me, they have been here several times too.” Charlie uttered in a cold voice, “From now on, Emgrand Group would no longer have any business dealings with the White family. Halt all ongoing and preparatory projects. If the White family still earns a dime from our company, I don’t need you as our vice-chairman.” Doris startled in shock for a while, figuring that someone from the White family must have offended the person. So, she nodded vigorously and exclaimed, “Mr. Wade, don’t worry, I’ll now order my staff to stop all collaboration with the White family.” Charlie nodded satisfyingly and said, “Tell them that Emgrand Group has no interest in collaborating with them, then ask the guards to kick them out.” *** Outside the office, Gerald and Wendy were waiting anxiously. The White family had always wanted to be the key players in the collaboration with Emgrand Group, so he hoped that he could build a good relationship with Doris Young and thus bring the family closer to the connection. However, the least expected thing happened. Doris’s secretary approached them with several guards. Gerald asked in confusion, “Hi, may I know if Miss Young is available to see us now?” The secretary glared coldly at him and said, “Sorry, our vice-chairman said that Emgrand Group has no interest in collaborating with you. From now on, we will cancel all the projects with your family.” “What did you say?.” Gerald gaped in extreme shock and his jaw almost dropped to the floor. Why did he find the remark so familiar anyway? Oh, right. Charlie Wade said the exact same thing when they were in the parking lot. What did Doris Young mean by that? Did she really intend to halt all the collaboration with the White family? Gerald felt a surge of blood flooding her head, exploding inside. What happened? Canceled all projects? A large portion of the White family’s profits came from working with Emgrand. If Emgrand Group terminated their ties, didn’t it mean that the family’s net worth would be cut by half? No, he couldn’t accept such a cruel fact. He growled loudly, “I want to see Miss Young. I want to ask her in person.” The secretary simply glared at him coldly. “I’m sorry, Miss Young will not see you and you’re not allowed here in the future.” Gerald shouted in great dismay, “Are you kidding me? We are a long-term business partner of Emgrand, it isn’t up to her to terminate our projects just like that. Don’t mess with us.” The secretary ignored his screaming and directed the security guards around her, “Kick them out.” The head of the security team immediately jumped on them. He grabbed Gerald’s wrist and twisted it hard behind him. Gerald yelped in pain and Captain Cooper snorted coldly. “Hurry and get out of here. If you dare make a scene at Emgrand Group, I’ll break you in half.” “You’re just a security guard, how dare you raise your voice at me? Do you know who I am?” Captain Cooper gave him a slap across his face instantly and shouted, “What are you in the face of Emgrand Group?” Gerald felt his face burning from the slap. He was about to burst in fury when his phone suddenly rang. It was his father. When he answered the call, a furious roar echoed from the other end of the line. “You. What did you do? Emgrand Group wants to terminate all projects with us. Who on earth did you offend?” Gerald whined sorrowfully, “No, Dad, that’s not true, I didn’t offend anyone. I just came here to see Miss Young, but I haven’t even seen her face yet…” Gerald’s father shouted again. “The people at Emgrand Group said that they’ve terminated their collaboration with us because of you. It’s all because of you that our family is suffering a great loss. Hurry and come back, explain this to your grandfather yourself.” Grabbing the phone in a daze, Gerald and Wendy were forcefully escorted out of Emgrand Group’s main entrance. Suddenly, Charlie’s face appeared in his mind. He turned to Wendy abruptly and asked, “Wendy, is it because of your cousin-in-law? Does he have anything to do with Emgrand Group?” “Huh?” Wendy was obviously taken aback by Gerald’s remark. When she pondered the circumstances, it might indeed have something to do with him, but he... Thus, she shook her head and uttered firmly, “No, it is absolutely impossible that he has anything to do with Emgrand Group. He is not even qualified to clean their toilets.” “You’re right…” Gerald nodded numbly. He hung his head low when he thought about his angry father. “I have to return home right away…” Very soon, the news of the White family being kicked out by Emgrand Group spread throughout Aurous Hill like wildfire. No one knew of the reason, but they were certain that the White family must have offended Emgrand Group in some way. At this rate, the White family was considered gone. Their net worth had been cut short by more than half. They were originally close to the peak of the social ladder in the city, but after the event, they instantly dropped down several levels and became a second-rate family in terms of social class. Lady Wilson was shaking with anger when she heard the news. She wanted to call off Wendy’s engagement with Gerald, but even after the termination, the White family was still more prominent than the Wilson family and she couldn’t afford to lose the ties, so she could only bear with it for the moment. *** Meanwhile, in Doris’s office, Charlie looked impressed and satisfied after he heard about the process. He highly appreciated her rapid and stern attitude in it. He said with a satisfied smile, “Doris, great job, you did well. Starting today, your salary will be doubled.” Doris gaped in astonishment. She stood up and bowed respectfully. “Thank you, Mr. Wade.” Charlie nodded and continued, “Also, I want you to make two announcements.” “Yes, please proceed.” “The first thing is to announce the change of Emgrand Group’s ownership and nomination of the new chairman, but don’t disclose my identity. Just say that he is one Mr. Wade.” “The second thing is the announcement of Emgrand Group investing two billion dollars to build a six-star hotel in Aurous Hill, and announcing the tender bidding for partners. Construction and interior decorating companies throughout the city are welcome to bid.” The main business of Wilson Group was interior design and construction. The old lady would dream of hopping on Emgrand’s cruise. Whoever could win the bidding with Emgrand Group would surely become the most sought-after person in the company. Now that he owned Emgrand Group, he should offer his wife some sweet deals. The two announcements released by Emgrand Group completely shook the entire Aurous Hill like a high magnitude earthquake. When the Wilson family learned about the ownership change in Emgrand Group, they figured out why the collaboration with the White family had been terminated. It seemed that Emgrand’s new owner didn’t think much of the White family. Back to the point, who was Mr. Wade? He simply bought Emgrand Group that was worth hundreds of billions of dollars without batting an eye—he was a little too powerful, wasn’t he? All of a sudden, a lot of wealthy families were about to eagerly make a move. They wished to establish a connection with the mysterious Mr. Wade while on the other hand wished to marry their daughter to him. Moreover, the announcement about Emgrand Group’s investment of two billion dollars for the hotel construction project also shook the construction and interior decorating industries in Aurous Hill like a great force surging the ground. Two billion. They could make a lot of money even tendering scraps of the project. A lot of companies wanted a slice of the lucrative pie, including Lady Wilson, who valued money more than anything. Lady Wilson was over the moon at the moment. Two billion dollar project. This was the perfect opportunity for the Wilson family to get a contract from the mega project. It would bring their family to the next level. Hence, she called for an urgent family meeting at the mansion tonight to discuss ways to achieve a breakthrough in Emgrand Group’s mega project. Everyone had to attend. Later that night, at the Wilson family mansion, Charlie tagged along since Lady Wilson had asked for everyone’s participation. He knew about the old lady’s main agenda of the meeting, so he wanted to take this opportunity to boost Claire’s confidence. When Harold, Claire’s cousin, saw him at the mansion, he mocked disdainfully, “Charlie Wade. Where did you find your courage to see Grandma now.” With an indifferent expression on her face, Claire uttered, “Stop your nonsense. Grandma asked everyone in the Wilson family to come. Charlie is my husband, so of course he is a member of the Wilson family too.” Harold laughed sarcastically. “He is part of the Wilson family? Haha. He is just a live-in son-in-law.” Charlie rubbed his nose in slight agitation and said to Claire, “Dear, just let him be, don’t argue with him. Let’s go in quick, Grandma is waiting for everyone.” Claire nodded and walked into the house without batting an eye at Harold. Harold’s face twisted in an irritated grimace, anticipating their embarrassment later. After entering the meeting room, Charlie and Claire found a place to sit in the corner. Very soon, Lady Wilson made a great entrance and the family meeting officially began. Lady Wilson sat on the head of the table. She knocked on the table and started cheerfully, “We, the Wilson family, have been waiting for a chance like this for so many years, a chance that will bring us to the next level, to the peak of the social pyramid in Aurous Hill. The chance is finally here now.” She continued loudly, “This time, Emgrand Group has announced a mega project of two billion dollars. If anyone can tender a project from it, it will bring great and lucrative benefits.” “Moreover, this is Emgrand Group’s first major project after its change of ownership. It is a great opportunity for us.” “If we can collaborate with Emgrand Group and leave a good impression on the new chairman, we will become very powerful and prominent in the future.” The attendees were rather indifferent and unpassionate as compared to Lady Wilson’s enthusiasm. In fact, it wasn’t anything new for the Wilson family wanting to collaborate with Emgrand Group. However, for the longest time, Emgrand Group had ignored the Wilson family’s request. What made Lady Wilson think that they could get a slice of the mega pie from them now? It was impossible. Annoyed by the silence, Lady Wilson’s face flushed with anger and she shouted furiously, “Why? Do none of you have any confidence in taking a tiny slice of pie from the two billion dollars project?” Everyone exchanged nervous glances but no one dared to talk. |
In this world, all say, I love you! So, I will share all of mine with you. But, for you, I see… You share your moments with me, All your gains and losses. You share your preferences with me, All your choices and not. You share your emotions with me, All your joys and pains. But still, you don't love me, But, I don't regret it, Nights and days we stayed together, You taught me a lot, I loved you, still, I do so, and forever. Just want to be your friend for a lifetime, The freedom you gifted me, I cherish, Yet, it hurt me as sharp as a knife, But, I love everything of yours, And your presents, may it be a rose or a knife. Pains I felt, but now they are memories, My love tried to be yours but never died. Solitary as a bird it will stay, But, never, it will decay. ♥ |
| 𝐼 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑚𝑒𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑙𝑜𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝐴𝑙𝑙 𝑖 𝑑𝑜 𝑖𝑠 𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑘 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢🥺🔕 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑚𝑎𝑑𝑒 𝑚𝑒 𝑙𝑎𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑖 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑎𝑑, 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑓𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑑 𝑚𝑦 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑙𝑎𝑢𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑒𝑟😆😔 𝐸𝑣𝑒𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑤𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝐼 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑡𝑜 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝑎𝑚 𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑓𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡✍️💔 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑠𝑜 𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑦 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝐼 𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑦𝑜𝑢😭😔 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛 𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑤𝑎𝑠ℎ 𝑎𝑤𝑎𝑦 ℎ𝑜𝑤 𝑖 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑙 𝑛𝑜𝑤🙄😔 𝐼 𝑔𝑢𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 ❤😔 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑏𝑟𝑜𝑘𝑒 𝑚𝑦 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑜 𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑦 𝑝𝑖𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑝𝑖𝑒𝑐𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑚𝑦 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑙𝑙 ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑑𝑠 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑜𝑢😩😔 maybe its love am still abusing🤤😔 Written an elegy for my ex. An elegy is a song of sorrow or mourning--often for someone who has died. However, poets being an especially creative and contrary group have also written elegies for the ends of things, whether a life, a love affair, a great era, a football season, etc. While there are such things as elegiac couplets and elegiac stanzas, form does not rule an elegy; content is king (or queen) when writing elegies. |
| When transcending nature’s delights, which are fleeting, man tastes of the delicious flavour of his true Being (Svabhaver rasa), of Supreme Delight (Param rasa), then the excruciating anguish of the poison of mere worldly enjoyment is destroyed. Beyond bodily pleasures, such as eating, sleeping, moving, about and so on, lies Joy Supreme. Don’t you recite,‘Brahmanandam Paramasukhadam,’ ‘Absolute Bliss, Supreme Happiness.’ HE is Happiness Itself, Happiness is His very essence. Earthly happiness has its opposite – sorrow. But where happiness is in its essential form (Ananda Swarupa), unconditioned, there the opposites – joy and misery – find no place; where solely Sva Rasa is, there can be no question of a-rasa, (of the sense of dryness, of emptyness, of the anguish of God’s absence). He is the Fountain of Joy – Joy and Joy alone is His being. A state exists in which there is only Bliss, Beatitude, Supreme Felicity. At your level, joy has its opposite; you speak of the joys of heaven and of the torments of hell. But where Eternal Bliss is, bliss in its own right cannot be expressed, it is entirely beyond words. THERE – what is? What is not? To speak means to float on the surface; what language can express that which is neither floating nor diving deep? |
| This is alarming ! *Whiskey produces female hormones in men !* 🥃🥃🥃 Yes, that's right, FEMALE hormones! Montreal University scientists revealed this. Men should take a concerned look at their Whiskey consumption. The theory is that Whiskey contains female hormone producing agents (it contains phytoestrogens) and that by drinking enough Whiskey men turn into women. To test the theory, 100 men each drank 8 cups of Whiskey each within a one (1) hour period. It was then observed that 100% of the test subjects, yes, 100% of all these men: 1) *Argued over nothing.* 2) *Refused to apologize when obviously wrong.* 3) *Gained weight.* 4) *Talked excessively without making sense.* 5) *Became overly emotional.* 6) *Couldn't drive.* 7) *Failed to think rationally,* and 8) *Had to sit down while urinating.* No further testing was considered necessary 🥃🍻😂😂😂 |
| A seven-year old boy challenged a court ruling over who should have custody of him. The boy has a history of being beaten by his parents and the judge initially awarded custody to his aunt, in keeping with child custody law and regulation requiring that family unity be maintained to the highest degree possible. The boy surprised the court when he proclaimed that his aunt beat him more than his parents and he adamantly refused to live with her. When the judge then suggested that he live with his grandparents, the boy cried and said that they also beat him. After considering the remainder of the immediate family and learning that domestic violence was apparently a way of life among them, the judge took the unprecedented step of allowing the boy to propose who should have custody of him. After two recesses to check legal references and confer with the child welfare officials, the judge granted temporary custody to MUMBAI INDIANS, whom the boy firmly believes are not capable of beating anyone. |
Matri Lila in foreign countries Foreigners hailing from Germany, Italy, France, Hungary, Mauritius and Israel came for Mataji's darshan and some of them to talk to Her. It is not possible to say how many bhaktas there are all over the world and in what way Mataji chose to reveal Herself to them and still does so, even after taking mahasamadhi. To our own surprise letters are received occasionally not only from Europe and America, but also from such out-of-the-way places as British West Indies, British Cameroons, the Gold Coast in Africa, Isle of Bali, etc., enquiring about Mataji, full of eagerness and burning interest. Although She never travelled beyond Cape Comorin in the South and Mount Kailash in the North, there is now undeniable evidence that She lived and still lives in the hearts of many devotees in Australia, China and Japan as in Europe, the two Americas and Africa. Is it not thought-provoking when, as it once happened, in European lady came for Mataji's darshan and told us : " it is exactly ten years to the day that I first heard about Mataji. She has been an inspiration to me ever since, in fact it was She who gave me my first spiritual impulse." Or when a gentleman, who is obviously a very serious seeker after truth, said : " The moment I heard about Sri Anandamayi Ma when still in Europe, I felt that I must contact Her." Perhaps it is not out of place to quote here what an Indian devotee wrote home when she had all by herself gone to foreign countries on an educational trip. " Ma has always been in my thoughts. I do not think I have ever thought of Her or relied upon Her as much as I have done during the last few months. I feel very strongly that She has been guiding and helping me all along. There have been such almost miraculous incidents. Just when I felt everything was uncertain and I was apprehensive of what might happen, a helping hand was stretched out from the dark. Help came from the most unexpected quarters. I feel so humble when I think of this all-protective, all-guiding Power which envelopes one on every side --- I have never thrown myself upon it so much as I have done now and never have I profited more than now. And yet one feels so stupidly proud." A devotee who suddenly had to undergo a major operation in a foreign country of the Far East wrote : " I was thinking so intensely of Ma, it never occurred to me to feel nervous or afraid. I was completely unconcerned when doctors and nurses prepared for the operation." On returning from the U. S. A. where a devotee had met with unusually adverse and depressing circumstances in which he seemed caught for the rest of his life, he said : " I have never felt Mataji nearer than at that time. There seemed to be no way out of the difficulty. I had already resigned myself to it, when somehow the whole trouble resolved itself and I found myself free to return to the life I wanted to live. To this day however I cannot understand how this could have been made possible." These are only a few stray examples. Yet, just as a sailor know that land must be near when he notices a blade of straw floating on the water, so do we feel justified in surmising that we can have no idea of the magnitude and universality of Mataji's Lila. |
| How flawed military planning causes a mess It appears that no effort was made to gain intelligence about the Ukrainian forces, their weapons, staying power and tactics of war fighting. Taking Crimea as a template, Russia underestimated the resistance of its adversary and the scale of operations required — a clear case of imitation of success despite the changed circumstances. Even a limited war has to be planned in terms of total national resources, factoring in the contingency of escalation to total war. Russia may have overestimated its capabilities and the force level required to capture Ukrainian capital Kyiv. The stalled Russian offensive in Ukraine and last year’s messy withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan have brought into focus the role of military planners in conceptualising and fleshing out operational plans. While military planning cannot be carried out in a vacuum and has to be predicated on political directions or national objectives, mistakes are costly and result in avoidable loss of lives. By its very chaotic nature, conflict is impossible to anticipate precisely. The challenge for military professionals is to make a reasonable assessment, not to be too off the mark so as to align policy with resources in the planning process. Invariably in war, plans seldom match the reality on the ground. However, a wide knowledge base, experience and reflection can reduce the probability of plans going horrifically wrong. In the Ukraine conflict, while the information from both sides has been sketchy and exaggerated so far, Russia apparently failed to follow its own doctrine. Many Indian Army officers used to be sent to Russia in the 1980s to attend courses on mechanised warfare and operational manoeuvre theory. It appears that no effort was made to gain intelligence about the Ukrainian forces, their weapons, equipment, force levels, staying power and tactics of war fighting. Taking Crimea as a template, Russia underestimated the resistance of its adversary and the scale of operations required — a clear case of imitation of success despite the changed circumstances. Even a limited war has to be planned in terms of total national resources, factoring in the contingency of escalation to total war. The around 60-km-long Russian convoy stalled on the road to Kyiv for days showed military incompetence and utter disregard for the conduct of operations at the tactical level. Similarly, Russia may have overestimated its own capabilities and the force level required to capture Kyiv. It is reported that Russian forces went into battle with only two to three days’ worth of supplies, and a lack of transport led to difficulties in replenishing supplies on the ground — a poor example of logistic planning and sustainment. Instead of controlling the operational space, drawing out Ukrainian forces from built-up areas, degrading the communication set-up, destroying fire control and command and control centres, the Russian effort to capture cities by direct attacks facilitated the hit-and-run tactics of the Ukrainian forces. This led to heavy casualties on the Russian side and the killing of an unusually high number of senior commanders in the war, provoking further attacks on the cities. In the case of Afghanistan, the US President’s decision, announced in April 2021, to withdraw American troops by the symbolically significant date of September 11 left inadequate time for ensuring an orderly exit. The issue was not the decision to withdraw but the manner in which it was planned and executed. Gen Kenneth McKenzie, the then Commander of the United States Central Command, said the civilian evacuation ended about 12 hours before the final withdrawal. Some equipment was brought out on the final flights, but other equipment — such as the counter-rocket artillery and mortar (C-RAM) system and various aircraft and vehicles — was left behind permanently disabled. The Senate Foreign Relations (SFR) Committee issued a report which was a scathing critique of the Biden administration’s failures that allowed for a quick Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and an inept withdrawal that left thousands of Americans and Afghan interpreters and guides behind. The SFR report claims that 4,000 to 9,000 American citizens were left behind in Afghanistan on August 31, 2021. The report states that officials were still formulating a withdrawal plan a day before Kabul fell to the Taliban, despite the fact that President Biden had announced the withdrawal from Afghanistan four months earlier. Also, there was a failure of coordination between the State Department and the Defence Department. Early abandonment of the Bagram air force base was inexcusable. In fact, in mid-August, 6,000 troops had to be sent back to Kabul to bolster the protection of the airport. This clearly indicates a faulty appreciation of force requirement till the final exit from Kabul. Allowing weapons, helicopters, classified material and ammunition to fall into the hands of the Taliban was unpardonable. Moreover, there are reports that the equipment used by the US-led allied forces during the war in Afghanistan has found its way to terror groups in Jammu and Kashmir, including iridium satellite phones and WiFi-enabled thermal imaging devices. Military common sense would have indicated to any professional army officer the sequencing of the operation — evacuation of civilians and allies followed by the withdrawal of combat forces. In such a situation, phased withdrawal of troops from various bases and the evacuation from the US embassy with alternative secure lines of communication should have been evident from the planning process. What could be the reasons for unprofessional military planning in these two cases? Perhaps, the roots lie in their respective military education systems. While attending the Staff Course at Camberley (UK) in 1992-93, the writer observed that participants from Europe and America had more experience and practical knowledge about generic strategic issues such as application of force, coalition force operations, force projection and inter-agency coordination. Their comprehension of conduct of specific operations on varying terrains was restricted. This could be directly attributed to their operational experiences in the NATO environment in Western Europe and the first Gulf War (1990-91). Furthermore, these countries largely had stable borders and most of them did not face any direct territorial threat, obviating sustained deployment of defence forces along the borders. |
| *When you have nothing better to do* *Just try answers for these* 1. If Poison expires; is it more poisonous or is it no longer poisonous? 🤔 2. Which letter is silent in the word "Scent," the S or the C? 🤔 3. Do Twins ever realize that one of them is "Unplanned"? 🤔 4. Why is the letter W, in English, called double U? Shouldn't it be called double V? 🤔 5. Maybe Oxygen is slowly killing you and It just takes 75-100 years to fully work. 🤔 6. Every time you clean something, you just make something else dirty. 🤔 7. The word "swims" upside-down is still "swims" 🤔 8. 100 years ago everyone owned a Horse and only the rich had Cars. Today everyone has Cars and only the rich own Horses. 🤔 9. If you replace "W" with "T" in "What, Where and When", you get the answer to each of them. 🤔 *Still have time for fun..?* *Let's try this* Six Great Confusions Which are still unresolved 😄😂 1. At a movie theatre, which arm rest is yours? 2. If people evolve from monkeys, why are monkeys still around? 3. Why is there a 'D' in fridge, but not in refrigerator? 4. Who knew what time it was when the first clock was made? *Well Try this now* Vagaries of English Language! Enjoy.!!! 😀 •Wonder why the word "Funeral" starts with FUN? •Why isn't a Fireman called a Water-man? •How come Lipstick doesn't do what it says? •If Money doesn't grow on Trees, how come Banks have Branches? •If a Vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a Humanitarian eat? •How do you get off a non-stop Flight? •Why are goods sent by *Ship* called CARGO, and those sent by *Truck* SHIPMENT? •Why do we put cups in the "Dishwasher" and the dishes in the "Cupboard"? •Why do Doctors "Practice" Medicine? Are they having practice at the cost of the patients? •Why is it called "Rush Hour" when traffic moves at its slowest then? •How come Noses run and Feet smell? •Why do they call it a TV 'set' when there is only one? •What are you vacating when you go on a "Vacation"? We can never find the answers Can we❓ 😀😂😅🤣🥵 If you have the *Spirit* of understanding everything in a positive manner - You’ll enjoy every moment in LIFE, whether it’s *PRESSURE or PLEASURE* So just Enjoy the PUN and FUN of the English Language. 😀😂😅🤣 |
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