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<strong>Visit</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>India</strong><br />
By: Nirja Patel<br />
<strong>India</strong> is the country that contains most of my reminiscences. In this vast land, I have spent so many joyful<br />
years from my early childhood <strong>to</strong> my current age. I have explored it with my family, and enjoyed it <strong>to</strong> my<br />
fullest. Even with the blazing heat, and the multitude of people, I found <strong>to</strong>ns of excitement and pleasure. I<br />
explored the corners of Pondicherry, in which Sri Aurbindo and Mother lived in eternal peace. I traveled <strong>to</strong><br />
other parts of the country as well.<br />
When I went <strong>to</strong> Pondicherry, I found many pieces of fascinating his<strong>to</strong>rical and spiritual information. When<br />
I first entered the city, I headed straight <strong>to</strong> Hotel Aurodhan, which was a big guesthouse in Pondicherry.<br />
The inside of the room was filled with wooden beds and cot<strong>to</strong>n blankets. To the side, there was a wooden<br />
dresser, and a small bathroom next <strong>to</strong> it. The whole idea of staying in this unadorned guest house was <strong>to</strong><br />
live in simplicity, just as Sri Aurbindo and Mother had. When I woke up each morning <strong>to</strong> leave for Samadhi<br />
(a place where Sri Aurbindo rested), I gathered all of my necessary travel belongings and walked down the<br />
busy street. After reaching the Samadhi, I experienced pure silence and tranquility. I then started my actionpacked<br />
day. One day, I went <strong>to</strong> the Matra Mandir. The big, banyan tree that was settled on the side of a road,<br />
was ageless and stunning. I sat under the tree until I felt that I was in enough focus <strong>to</strong> meditate on the <strong>to</strong>p of<br />
the globe – shaped Mandir. When I entered the Mandir, I was instantly captivated by its exquisiteness. The<br />
fountains on each floor were made of gold, and crystals shined from the corners <strong>to</strong> give it an extraordinary<br />
look. As I sauntered up the winded staircase, I felt the plush carpet beneath my feet. When I finally reached<br />
the dark room, I sat on the ground, my feet intertwined, on a soft, white blanket. In the center of the room,<br />
there was a big crystal, gleaming with radiance. When I looked up at the ceiling, I found a hole that let out<br />
some sunlight. Instead of using electricity <strong>to</strong> give out light, this room was lit by the sun’s rays bouncing off<br />
the crystal. What a brilliant way <strong>to</strong> save energy! Pondicherry was really enthralling, and I hope <strong>to</strong> visit it<br />
again.<br />
Another memory that comes <strong>to</strong> my mind is the exhausting heat. Just by looking at the scorching sun from<br />
the window, your entire body sizzles. Sometimes I wonder whether the farmers in <strong>India</strong> ever got heat strokes<br />
from working in those back – breaking fields. Whenever I went <strong>to</strong> <strong>India</strong>, I was always very thankful that I at<br />
least had air-conditioning in my house! Without air-conditioning, I would probably pass out! My grandmother<br />
always <strong>to</strong>ld me that when there was a lot of heat, people needed <strong>to</strong> drink a lot of water because they got<br />
dehydrated very quickly. In <strong>India</strong>, the purity of was is sometimes questionable. That is why I always needed<br />
<strong>to</strong> watch out for what I drank during my visits <strong>to</strong> <strong>India</strong>.<br />
The best thing about going <strong>to</strong> <strong>India</strong> is meeting my family. After staying in America for so long, my yearly<br />
visits are the best way <strong>to</strong> get united with all of my relatives. The main reason I look forward <strong>to</strong> my trip is <strong>to</strong><br />
have fun with them for the entire month or two that I spend with them in <strong>India</strong>. We visit various places (one<br />
of them being Pondicherry) and roam around in different amusement parks. Just recently, I shadowed in<br />
my cousin’s school. It was a great experience for me, because I had the opportunity <strong>to</strong> compare schools<br />
in America and schools in <strong>India</strong>. Every morning, teachers would line up their students <strong>to</strong> recite a morning<br />
prayer. They would also check the student’s nails <strong>to</strong> see if they were clean or not. Such strict schools are not<br />
seen in America. Even the best-disciplined schools in America are far less stringent compared <strong>to</strong> the ones<br />
in <strong>India</strong>. It was a lot of fun shadowing especially talking with teachers and faculty!<br />
As I had stated before, <strong>India</strong> is the place that contains most of my favorite memoirs. Starting from Pondicherry,<br />
<strong>to</strong> the fun that I had with my cousins, my memories about <strong>India</strong> have always reminded me <strong>to</strong> come<br />
back <strong>to</strong> this country. I have had many enjoyable moments there that I could even write a book about it! If<br />
anyone asked me where they should go for vacation, my first choice would definitely be <strong>India</strong>!<br />
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By: Bhavi Patel<br />
I am proud <strong>to</strong> be an <strong>India</strong>n and a Gujarati. However, our heritage teaches us that our greatest achievement<br />
is much simpler though quite profound - being a human. The best way <strong>to</strong> achieve an understanding of<br />
ourselves is through yoga. This legacy, of being human through yoga, is what I want <strong>to</strong> leave my children.<br />
So, what is yoga? Yog literally means connect - connect with your body, mind and soul, with the environment,<br />
with every a<strong>to</strong>m in the universe. The Yoga tradition was codified by Patañjali Bhagvan in the second<br />
century B. C. in a book that has become known as the Yoga Sutras. Bhagvan Patañjali <strong>to</strong>ok an existing<br />
tradition and pared it down <strong>to</strong> 195 terse verses called Sutras (Sutra is Sanskrit for “thread”). This rendition<br />
is normally referred <strong>to</strong> as “classical” yoga. Bhagvan Patañjali boils down Yoga <strong>to</strong> a system comprising of<br />
eight steps, which are often referred <strong>to</strong> as Ashtanga Yoga (Ashta = eight, anga = limb).<br />
Yama [moral codes] Niyama [self-purification and study] Asana [posture] Pranayama [breath control] Pratyahara<br />
[sense control] Dharana [concentration] Dhyana [meditation] Samadhi [contemplation]<br />
I believe that these eight limbs <strong>to</strong>uch every aspect of our being. Yama and Nivama deal with the mind.<br />
Asana, Pranayama and Pratyahara affect our body, and Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi work with the<br />
Soul. As you know, Practice makes Perfect. So, practicing Yoga is our way of improving ourselves, a way<br />
of understanding our internal states. There is a belief in Yoga<br />
that all the potential in the world lies within oneself. Bhagvan<br />
Patanjali encourages us <strong>to</strong> be aware of our potential, <strong>to</strong><br />
cultivate it, and then use it for the benefit of mankind.<br />
Yoga transcends time, space and distance. It does not matter<br />
if we are in <strong>India</strong>, US or any- where in the world, it is awareness<br />
through yoga that en- gulfs us and helps us make right<br />
choices. Yoga helps us unwind and relax. It teaches us<br />
<strong>to</strong> s<strong>to</strong>p the internal struggle and surrender <strong>to</strong> be just a human<br />
being – albeit a composed, and powerful human being. I<br />
believe, Yoga is what makes us <strong>India</strong>ns different. Even if you<br />
have not practiced Yoga or if you are not quite religious, you<br />
have probably felt that there is something different about <strong>India</strong><br />
and <strong>India</strong>ns. It is the sacred land that makes the difference,<br />
spirituality is in the air. In my opinion, this is the essence of being<br />
indian, that has become subconscious for us.<br />
Children have <strong>to</strong> prove themselves <strong>to</strong> parents (specially indian parents about grades), teacher, friends and<br />
society. In these confusing and very fast times where our children get their news from Tweeter, get a regular<br />
decent bombardment from media regarding acceptable social norms, and when other non-Hinduism<br />
based religions have a strategic and constant pressure for conversion, Yoga is a constant that I can provide<br />
my children. I believe in the phrase “God, grant me the serenity <strong>to</strong> accept the things I cannot change,<br />
courage <strong>to</strong> change the things I can, and the wisdom <strong>to</strong> know the difference.” Though I cannot s<strong>to</strong>p the<br />
dilution of our culture and traditions, and even encourage the positive aspects of this change, I believe I<br />
have the responsibility <strong>to</strong> pass the tradition of yoga <strong>to</strong> my children intact.<br />
So, this is my commitment: The essence of Yoga will not get diluted. It will be a potent force in providing<br />
crystal clear understanding <strong>to</strong> future generations. The path of yoga will arm them with righteous attitude<br />
and deeds. It will help them be one with the universe in the middle of constant change.<br />
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From <strong>to</strong>p Boys (left <strong>to</strong> right): Rachit Patel (on <strong>to</strong>p), Shaan Patel(on bot<strong>to</strong>m), Shyam Konkotia,<br />
Darshan Shrinath, Rushil Patel (on <strong>to</strong>p), Shyamal Patel (on bot<strong>to</strong>m), Top Girls (left <strong>to</strong> right): Monica Shah,<br />
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Bot<strong>to</strong>m Boys: Viraj Patel and Nishil Amin<br />
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Top row (left <strong>to</strong> right): Simmy Patel, Kruti Sutaria, Nisha Mehta, Ritisha Chhaganlal, Priya Patel,<br />
Ashley Raghunath, Sonia Patel Bot<strong>to</strong>m row (left <strong>to</strong> right): Paiyal Popat, Krutika Patel, Monica Patel,<br />
Sneha Patel, Erica Patel, Isha Talati, Ruchi KapadiaNot in picture: Roshni Mistry and Aalee Jethwani<br />
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Back row: L-R - Amruta Karkare, Meghna Tirupathi, Kiran Ganga, Nikita Patel<br />
Front Row: L-R - Lakshmi Parayath, Nina Mangat, Samia Ahuja, Ekta Mangat, Rohini Patel<br />
Senior Folk - Ghoomar<br />
Back row: L-R - Benita Glamour, Ankitha Lingamaneni, Shreya Nirmalan, Sushmita Mittal, Riva<br />
Desai, Karina Bidani<br />
Front Row: L-R - Gaurie Mittal, Sonia Sondhi, Avni Agrawal, Richa Panara, Bhavani Patel<br />
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Best Wishes <strong>to</strong> <strong>India</strong> <strong>Festival</strong> 2009<br />
From<br />
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Sitting from left <strong>to</strong> right: Jay Patel, Vishal Panchigar, Deep Patel, Anuj Desai<br />
Standing from Left <strong>to</strong> right: Shivani Desai, Anisha Patel, Urvashi Patel, Dhara Patel,<br />
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