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Experience

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arlier I used to stay at Vapi. As I was not in
contact with any 'satsang', I was always
surrounded by 'kusang' such as partying
with friends, gossiping, chatting, facebook,
talks, etc. I used to find happiness in all these
activities. Only once a year when I used to
attend 'summer camp' or such program I had
the chance of live 'satsang'. I also got 'satsang'
watching it on TV or when mother would discuss
about it.
Although I was far away, whenever I made
mistakes and wanted help to come out of these
Kusang, I would ring up “didi” (counselor); also
to seek guidance and blessings before exams; to
inform her about my exam results; to ask
solutions to problems. But I was not fully
satisfied.
Ever since I have come to reside in this
Simandhar City almost daily I am in contact with
'didi's and doing 'seva' (voluntary service).
Every morning I have been attending Pujyashri's
'soneri prabhat' satsang or watching VCD
satsang. It has made a big difference after I
joined Y-MBA. One rule has been particularly
helpful in strengthening my goal. It cautions
against talking or gossiping with boys. All my
earlier habits have stopped. Even at college,
unless it is absolutely necessary, all my frivolous
talks have stopped. Y-MBA sessions are held
twice a week and I feel happy learning Gyan and
playing games. By attending these meetings I
have now realized my true 'goal' and
understood what my efforts should be for
achieving it. I have learnt many other things by
being in contact with the Y-MBA girls:
leadership, dealing with others, manner of
talking, polite speech, etc. The bond which I was
seeking earlier in my friends, I started receiving
through 'didis'. I was withdrawing from kusang
and turning towards satsang. While doing
'seva', I understood my strengths which earlier I
doubted. On the other hand, by contacting

-Foram Modi
Simandhar City

'didis' daily, my 'determinations'
grew stronger and I realized how
powerful they could become. Thus, I
started putting in more effort for my goals.
By participating in Y-MBA girl's picnic, there
was no need for searching friends outside my
present circle.
Previously, I used to realise my faults
very late, but now I am aware of my mistakes
or what is going on inside me? I have made
little progress in Gyan and admit that I too
have faults like others and make mistakes.
At present I am staying at my college
hostel so I am unable to attend satsangs and
Y-MBA meetings regularly. But those six
months which I spent at Simandhar City in the
midst of Y-MBA and doing 'seva' there has
made my determination strong. My first
attempt will be to attend these regularly so
that I may never slip back. My 'Raag' (spiritual
admiration) for Pujyashri has been increasing
more.
As soon as my studies will be over I shall
be able to attend satsangs and do 'seva'
regularly. Meanwhile, I am missing that good
environment!
Finally, I am unable to put in words
some very good experiences I have been
feeling !
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