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Chapter 1 — Gita Shlokas; Shloka 10 — अपर्याप्तं तदस्माकं बलं भीष्माभिरक्षितम् । पर्याप्तं त्विदमेतेषां बलं भीमाभिरक्षितम् ।।१०।। Shloka 11 — अयनेषु च सर्वेषु यथाभागमवस्थिता: ।भीष्ममेवाभिरक्षन्तु भवन्त: सर्व एव हि ।।११।। Shloka 12 — तस्य संजनयन्हर्षं कुरुवृद्ध: पितामह: । सिंहनादं विनद्योच्चै: शङ्खं दध्मौ प्रतापवान् ।।१२।। Shloka 13 — तत: शङ्खाश्च भेर्यश्च पणवानकगोमुखा: । सहसैवाभ्यहन्यन्त स शब्दस्तुमुलोऽभवत् ।।१३।। Dada — “Shlokas 10, 11, 12 ( Shankhnad by Bhishm Pitamah) are

Discussion on the Bhagavad Gita — Was lucky and fortunate enough to discuss all 700 shlokas through the lens of journey and experiences that grandfather had in Indian Government. He was from IAS Batch 1961 — UP Cadre, and went on to become Secretary, Government of India. He was also the honorary Chairman of the High-Powered Committee in August, 1998 by GoI to prepare disaster management plans for the country, Chief Electoral Officer UP, and when he was Secretary — Family Welf

Often times, when I used to see grandad passionately work at REACHA post his retirement, I used to ask him what made him get into IAS and then post that what led him to start REACHA? On Asking who got him inspired to prepare for IAS, he said — Who prodded me to prepare for the IAS? My Father did & that too when I was in class 11 — I was, in a way, contemplating to go for Sanyas, inspired by Swami Brahmanand Saraswati, the Shankaracharya of Jyotirmath (who I am sure now with h

Some of the core values that we saw in him were — Honesty Transparency Work Ethics Accountability National Pride Resilience Never Give Up Uplift those who are around you Selfless Nature of Working High Will Power Time Management and Punctuality Being comfortable with discomfort Avid Mountaineer Tough Task Master but Loving and Caring These are solid quialities and we can aspire and reflect on each one of them and see and think how we can incorporate these in our lives / enhan

My Grandad — A Family Man and a Lover of Country I was lucky to have had email communication with dada for 7 years when I was abroad in US. He has played a pivotal role in giving direction to my life, meaning and something to look forward to. He left for his onward journey on 13th June 2025, but is still ever present and is everywhere. His aura is so strong and the work that he created and left behind is immortal. Starting this blog journey to capture the communications I hav

The story of India is changing, and for the good. With how the ecosystem is evolving, everyone has a fair shot at pushing at what they like, while also side by side strengthen the country. The growth story continues and is building up. It is extremely important to keep realizing that the country has given us so much, and that we should have immense pride and do things to strengthen it. Born and brought up in India, I had the opportunity to spend 7 years in United States for m