Smile Deck And Serendipity :)
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--kishan Gopal
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May 5, 2016

 

Yesterday, I was coming back from a CSR panel discussion hosted at Adani management institute, I saw two men,totally strangers heading towards outside the huge Shantigram Campus. Knowing its almost difficult to find a taxi, I stopped by and asked if I could drop them somewhere. They happily accepted the offer, on the way I asked where they are heading to and the responded CG road (Ahmedabad, India). I couldn't resist myself suggesting them to explore Seva Cafe for evening dinner and explained them the concept of it. We learnt each others name - Veerubhai, Murli Manoharji and me (Kishan), knowing my name and learning the strange concept of Seva Cafe something made Veerubhai very happy and he played flute in his cellphone and told me to listen to it, it brought a big smile on my face :)

Feeling their enthusiasm, I asked them to pull a Smile Deck and explaining the idea, requested them to pull a card.
Veeru bhai got the card " give away one of your possession right now" while Muraliji got the card "make a list of the things you want to do and do one today". Muraliji immediately shared I will do skipping today and will make the list of important tasks that I am to complete today.



While I was wondering what Veerubhai is going to offer as his possession, we headed towards our destination. Since I stay near Gandhi Ashram, I asked if they would like to visit there. They agreed and we landed up at Safai Vidyalaya, Gandhi Ashram. Learning about the amazing work that has been done there, moved by four shifts and toilet garden and toilet cafe, they were joyous. When we visited the foundation (neev) where we have meditation hall, Veerubhai spoke about the blessings he is showered with and shared one of the most profound lesson he had from his Guru (who has double doctorate one in Chemistry and other in Rigveda) that one shall aspire and work towards having - Diserlessness, Fearlessness and Freedom and he announced that he has almost attained desirelessness ! 

Recollectig his smile deck -"give away one of your possession right now", I was thrilled to receive the words of wisdom from him transferred through his Guru ! 

Later he shared, in morning he wished to visit Gandhi Ashram but thinking about his friend he didn't share and let go his desire, but his intentions were pure and I landed up meeting them and bringing them to the Gandhi Ashram ! Such is the beauty of the universe :)

In Evening, both of them visited Seva Cafe and sent a heartfelt message to me and I was feeling grateful for such a wonderful experience that strengthened my faith on the power of intensity of pure intention !!!

 

Posted by kishan Gopal on May 5, 2016