OF FAITH, NOT A WHIM

I am not afraid this time
of taking chances.
Like the mighty oak tree
I extend to you my branches.

And you are not afraid
of going out on a limb.
You climb up these branches,
on faith, not a whim.

We have risen to the heavens
in answer to this calling,
and clung to our beliefs.
Neither one of us is falling!

So build us a nest,
and settle us right in.
We won't be bowled over
by any north wind.

We built this on faith
and not on a whim!

                        by Sandra Wyllie

SELF-FAITH

A bird was sitting on a weak branch of tree, told the grandpa to his grand-daughter. It did not fear despite knowing that the weak branch of the tree will break. Tell me why?

The young grand put the finger into mouth, raised the eyes and childishly replied : The bird knew the branch will not break with its weight.

Grandpa laughed. No my little soul, the bird believed in its wings and always felt : my wings are stronger and I will fly when this WEAK branch will break.

Grand daughter looked in awe with wide spread eyes.

Grandpa further advised: Little young lovely child : Believe in your wings and no weak branch any tree can make you fear.

The young little soul nodded in affirmative. YES, YES, YES, I will build stronger wings through learning and education grandpa.

                                                   - by Prof P.K.Keshap

Happiness

LIFE’S LESSONS:

 

“The Secret of Happiness”

 

 

A MERCHANT sent his son to learn the secret

of happiness from the wisest of men.

 

The YOUNG MAN wandered through the desert for

40 days until he reached a beautiful castle at the top of

mountain.

 

There lived the sage that the young man was looking for.

 

However, instead of finding a holy man,

our hero entered a

room and saw a great deal of activity,

merchants coming and going,

people chanting in the corners,

a small orchestra playing sweet melodies,

 and there was a table laden with the most

delectable dishes of that part of the world.

The wise man talked to everybody,

and the young man had to wait for two hours

until it was time for his audience.

 

With considerable patience,

the Sage listened attentively to the reason for the boy’s visit,

told him that at that moment he did not have the time

 to explain to him the Secret of Happiness.

 

He suggested that the Youngman take a stroll

around his palace and come back into two hours’ time.

 

“However, I ask you a favour, “ he added,

handling the boy a teaspoon,

in which he poured two drops of oil.

 

“While you walk, carry this spoon

and

don’t let the oil spill.”

 

The young man began to climb up and down

the palace staircases, always keeping

his eyes fixed on the spoon.

 

At the end of two hours he returned

 to the presence of the wise man.

 

“So,” asked the wise man,

“did you see the Persian tapestries hanging in my dining room?

 Did you see the garden that the Master of Gardens

 took ten years  to create?

 

Did you notice the beautiful parchments in my library?”

 

Embarrassed, the young man confessed

that he had seen nothing.

 

His only concern was not to spill the drops

of oil that the wise man had entrusted to him.

 

“So, go back and see the wonders of my world,”

said the wise man.

 

“You can’t trust a man if you don’t know his house.”

 

Now at more ease,

 the young man took the spoon and strolled again

through the palace,

 

this time paying attention to all the works of the art

 that hung from the ceiling and walls.

 

He saw the gardens, the mountains all around

the palace, the delicacy of the flowers,

 the taste with which each work of art was placed in its niche.

 

 Returning to the sage, he reported in detail all that he had seen.

 

“But where are the two drops of oil that I entrusted to you,”

asked the Sage.

 

Looking down at the spoon,

the young man realized that he had spilled the oil.

 

“Well, that is the only advice I have to give you,”

the Sage said.

 

“The Secret of Happiness lies in looking at

all the wonders of the world

and

never forgetting the two drops of oil in the spoon.”

 

                                                            ----- The Alchemist by Paul Coetho.

 

Source: The Sunday Tribune, 27^th October, 2013.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Fri, Jan 18, 2013 at 7:40 AM, Ching Oracle <ching@chingoracle.com> wrote:

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Dear Prof P.K.Keshap, this is your I Ching for Friday, January 18th:
Meng: Inexperience, You want to reach a goal but in order to do so you will have to trust a Master or guide who will help you overcome obstacles Initially, you will have the innocence of a child but then, thanks to experience, you will finally reach self-awareness. See you tomorrow.		Mountain Water	Ching 4

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On Fri, Jan 18, 2013 at 7:40 AM, Ching Oracle <ching@chingoracle.com> wrote:

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Dear Prof P.K.Keshap, this is your I Ching for Friday, January 18th:

Meng: Inexperience,

You want to reach a goal but in order to do so you will have to trust a Master or guide who will help you overcome obstacles

Initially, you will have the innocence of a child but then, thanks to experience, you will finally reach self-awareness.

Mountain Water

Ching 4

SOLUTION

You can SIMPLY FIND

       SOLUTION

      TO ALL YOUR PROBLEMS,

       IF YOU KNOW

       HOW TO SHARE WITH THOSE WHO TRUST YOU.

          IT’S EASY!!

Trust

We need to believe on ourselves first

 to believe rest in this world 

because everything is achievable by those who “BELIEVE” in themselves. 

Gd. Morning sir.

IDEA

ONLY THAT IDEA

CLICKS AND WORKS

WHICH IS BACKED


BY THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE

AND FULLY TRUSTED AND BELIEVED

BY

YOU HONESTLY AND TRUTHFULLY.



WHAT THE MIND

CAN CONCEIVE

AND BELIEVE

IT CAN

ACHIEVE.

Faith

A little girl went to her bedroom and pulled a glass jelly jar from its hiding place in

the closet.

She poured the change out on the floor and counted it carefully. Three times, even.. The total had to be exactly perfect.. No chance here for mistakes.

Carefully placing the coins back in the jar and twisting on the cap, she
slipped out the back door and made her way 6 blocks toRexall's Drug Store with
the big red Indian Chief sign above the door.

She waited patiently for the pharmacist to give her some attention, but he was too busy at this moment.
Tess twisted her feet to make a scuffing noise. Nothing. She cleared her throat with the most disgusting sound she could muster.. No good. Finally she took a quarter from her jar and banged it on the glass counter. That did it!

'And what do you want?' the pharmacist asked in an annoyed tone of voice.  I'm talking to my brother from Chicago whom I haven't seen in ages,' he said without waiting for a reply to his question.

'Well, I want to talk to you about my brother,' Tess answered back in the same annoyed tone. 'He's really, really sick....and I want to buy a miracle.'

'I beg your pardon?' said the pharmacist.

'His name is Andrew and he has something bad growing inside his head and my Daddy says only a miracle can save him
now. So how much does a miracle cost?'

'We don't sell miracles here, little girl. I'm sorry but I can't help you,' the pharmacist said, softening a little.

'Listen, I have the money to pay for it. If it isn't enough, I will get the rest. Just tell me how much it cost s.'

The pharmacist's brother was a well dressed man. He stooped down and asked the little girl, 'What kind of a
miracle does your brother need?'

' I don't know,' Tess replied with her eyes welling up. I just know he's really sick and Mommysays he needs an
operation. But my Daddy can't pay for it, so I want to use my money..'

'How much do you have?' asked the man from Chicago .

'One dollar and eleven cents,' Tess answered barely audible.

'And it's all the money I have, but I can get some more if I need to.'

'Well, what a coincidence,' smiled the man. 'A dollar and eleven cents---the exact price of a miracle for little brothers..'

He took her money in one hand and with the other hand he grasped her mitten and said 'Take me to where you
live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents. Let's see if I have the miracle you need.'

That well-dressed man was Dr. Carlton Armstrong, a surgeon, specializing in neuro-surgery. The operation was completed free of
charge and it wasn't long until Andrew was home again and doing well.

Mom and Dad were happily talking about the chain of events that had led them to this place.

'That surgery,' her Mom whispered. 'was a real miracle. I wonder how much it would have cost?'

Tess smiled. She knew exactly how much a miracle cost....one dollar and eleven cents...plus the faith of a little child.

In our lives, we never know how many miracles we will need.

A miracle is not the suspension of natural law, but the operation of a higher law.
I know you'll keep the ball moving!

Here it goes. Throw it back to someone who means something to you!

A ball is a circle, no beginning, no end. It keeps us together like our Circle of Friends. But the treasure inside
for you to see is the treasure of friendship you've granted to me.

Today I pass the friendship ball to you.

Pass it on to someone who is a friend to you.

MY OATH TO YOU...

When you are sad.....I will dry your tears.

When you are scared.....I will comfort your fears.

When you are worried......I will give you hope.

When you are confused.....I will help you cope.

And when you are lost...and can't see the light, 

I shall be your beacon...shining ever so bright.

This is my oath.....I pledge till the end.

Why you may ask?....Because you're my friend.

Signed: GOD

Source: An email from Harinder Sraw.

ADVICE

Never trust

the advice of a man

in difficulties.

TRUST

Put not your trust in money

Put money in trust.

TRUST

Trust in God

And

Do something.

TRUST

Trust men, they will be true to you;

Treat them greatly, and they will show themselves great.

Paradise lies in the shadow of sword

Believe In Your Heart

Believe in your heart that

something wonderful is about to happen.

Love your life.

Believe in your own power,

in your own potential,

and your own innate goodness.

Wake every morning with the

awe of just being alive.

Discover in each day

the magnificent,

awesome beauty in the world.
Explore and embrace life

in yourself and in everyone

you see each day.

Reach within to find your own "specialty".

Amaze yourself and rouse

those around you to the potential of each new day.

Don't be afraid

to admit your less than perfect;

this is the essenceof our humanity.

Let those who love you help you.

Trust enough to be able to take.

Look with hope to the horizon of today

for today is all we truly have.

Live this day well.

Let a little sun out as well as in.

Create your own rainbows.

Be open to all your possibilities,

all possibilities and miracles.

Source: An e- mail from http://in.mc953.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=vinod3369@yahoo.co.in

Act of God

GURSEWA CHARITABLE TRUST (Regd.)

(Act XXI of Govt. of India)

At the Service of Motherland
B.R.S NAGAR, LUDHIANA-141 012[03](India) Email: gctr09@gmail.com
PHONE NO. 091+161-3017675

Dear Reader,
EDUCATE AND EMPOWER A CHILD.

LITTLE DROPS MAKE BIG OCEANS
Sub: Appeal to like minded people. Service to humans is service to God.

MONEY NOT, MEN MATTER

HELP US TO HELP OTHERS.

DONATE FOR

marriage of poor girls and help of poor students

When I came in this world, the world was here. I got education in the institutions which I had NOT built. I received help from the people who were not related to me by blood. This all contribution of others, my elders, ancestors and study of holy scriptures has inspired me to build institutions for learning and helping the people at large and generation NEXT irrespective of caste, color and creed. “Service to humanity is service to God” all holy scriptures and men of great learning say. When I underwent NDE, I received help from unknown people and organizations. This I have learnt after meeting NDE(Near Death Experience). So, I have dedicated my rest of the life to build institutions and work for the betterment of the life of poor human beings especially the have-nots and children of slum-dwellers. Education is empowerment. You can join me.

Institutions survive longer than humans’ life span. What is today Oxford University was once a Plato’s Academy.

Rahul Mahajan (son of Mr. Parmod Mahajan allegedly shot by his own brother, a leading political leader of BJP in India) aptly disclosed the Power of Money when he commented on TV, “I paid Rs. 1.25 crores as a medical bill of my father Pramod Mahajan. But I could not save my papa. I have learnt what is the value of money in life.”

Question is whether “money can buy happiness”. Emphatically “No”. Take the case of Mr. Ramalinga Raju of Satyam fame: 1000 designer suits, 321 shoes, 310 belts, properties spread over 63 countries. Bracelets, chains, rings and watches worth crores of rupees and now the residence is Jail. Psychiatrists feel that former Satyam Computer boss was suffering from “hoarding mania” and this landed him in Jail. “This kind of behaviour gives the buyer false sense of control over life situations”, says Sandeep Vohra, consultant psychiatrist Delhi Apollo Hospital.

Mahatma Budha says, “A kind man who makes good use of wealth is rightly said to possess a great treasure, but the miser who hoards up his riches will have no profit.”
AN N.G.O

OF

HONOURARY PROFESSORS
FOR CREATING
BETTER MINDS, BETTER WORLD



All (except blind) are born with 2 physical eyes but only grace of God and right learning through education creates the 3rd eye and man becomes a “philanthropist”- servant of humanity.

So, I appeal you to donate for building the institutions that may make the youth employable and help them live with dignity especially from poor and low strata of the society.
How to donate:

Send donation by crossed “A/C payee” bank draft or cheque
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OR
Deposit cash, cheque, banker’s cheque or bank draft in Gursewa Charitable Trust(Regd.) – A/c No. 4507 0001 00021062 with any branch of Punjab National Bank in India or abroad. Email your name and address so that your record in “philanthropists book” may be retained for future reference and record.

All the donations will be duly acknowledged by sending you the receipt or scanned copy of the

All big projects have small beginnings.
5 Ph.D professors will contribute to support the projects.

What are the objectives of the trust? They are given in the enclosed attachment.

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Wishing you a long and happy life,
Cordially yours,

( Keshap)
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2. You may sponsor a class room or sponsor the scholarship in the name of some one very dear to you.
AN N.G.O

OF

HONOURARY PROFESSORS
FOR CREATING
BETTER MINDS, BETTER WORLD

Mission, Vision, Aims and Objects of the Trust

3.1 To work for the overall welfare of the people residing in India.
3.2 To preach for co-existence and tolerance of all religions amongst all classes and masses irrespective of state or language.
3.3 To educate people and preach for patriotism and inculcate the spirit of patriotism so that our motherland remains “United India” or “United Bharat” by writing and publishing literature for patriotism.
3.4 To help the poor and needy in India and abroad in cash or kind at all difficult periods and natural calamities.
3.5 To educate the young and work for making young generation and others aware against the bad effects of drugs, AIDS, HIV, alcoholism and other social evils like dowry, girl infanticides, declining sex ratio and sati pratha.
3.6 To work for better living conditions in India irrespective of caste, creed,color and social status.
3.7 To organize blood donation camps, organs donation motivation camps, eye operation camps and general health check up camps for the differently able, old, poor and needy patients.
3.8 To help orphans, widows, physically challenged people, poor students and all type of needy women in cash or kind as and when the need occurs.
3.9 To motivate the children, their guardians or parents from poor families
to go for education so that our motherland may rid off the poverty and people may develop scientific temper.
3.10 To promote girl child and women’s education.
3.11 To organize workshop and seminars on literacy for the benefits of illiterate women and children.
3.12 To celebrate festivals of all religions, birthdays of Guru, Rishi Munnis and other great men that have contributed for the uplift of common people and worked for the society at large.
3.13 To set up and run schools, colleges, dispensaries anywhere in India or abroad especially in backward areas or where the light of education has not reached so far.
3.14 To build and run old age homes for old and infirm people.
3.15 To facilitate for widow re-marriage and educate people about the benefits of good health and get rid of illogical faith healers.
3.16 To write or distribute written literature for removing the various social evils.
3.17 To educate and motivate the dampen spirits to switch over from basic instincts to spiritual instincts by conducting seminars, workshops, discourses through any media in addition to providing literature written by the Trustees or arranged from other sources.
3.18 To inspire and encourage the children by various methods to cultivate the habits of reading and appreciating the nature and be self-reliant rather than dependent.
3.19 To set up and run sarais (inns) for travelers.
3.20 To set up and run girls or working women’s hostels.
3.21 To make children and their parents aware about various careers and courses in India and abroad.
3.22 To inspire and encourage the children from lower social strata of the society and educationally backward areas to go for higher studies. Such awareness will be caused through seminars, literature and workshops.
3.23 To provide help in cash or kind for the marriage of poor girls.
3.24 To inspire, encourage and motivate as well as help financially and strategically young people to set up centres for physique development.
3.25 To set up and run vocational training centres for girls, women and others.
3.26 To organize educational programmes for adults.
3.27 To establish cultural museums for children.
3.28 To promote communal harmony and preach the mission “live peaceably and respect the human rights of others” among all sections of the society.
3.29 To inspire, encourage and promote the social responsibility of planting the saplings for fresh air and avoid polluting the water resources and following the view “one earth one humanity” in principle and spirits.
3.30 To do all such other deeds and acts which are necessary and useful for the attainment of mission, vision, aims and objects of the trust.

PLEASE DONATE FOR PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. YOUR DONATION CAN HELP AN INSTITUION THAT WILL INSPIRE AND HELP OTHERS TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY.

TRUST

Trust men,

and

they will be true

to you.

Treat them greatly,

and

they will show themselves great.

Paradise lies in the shadow of swords.