Happy New Year  !👍

   
    The Hindu new year of Shalivahan Calender began yesterday on Chaitra Padva, known as Gudhi Padva in Maharashtra. But this year, like last year, it was largely overshadowed by the gloom cast by the dark clouds of a pandemic on the near future. The times aren't exactly good . We all have lost someone near or dear or atleast an acquaintance to this pandemic that seems to be recurring in form of waves. But then this is the time of new year , a time when the blossoms of the spring take shape of fruits. The time of plenty. So, lets then  offer prayers, collectively, in remembrance of those near and dear ones or acquaintances or the poor souls who lost their lives to the pandemic that cut short their journeys of their aspirations, their pursuits to leave the mortal world, so that they may rest in peace and shine in our memories like eternal stars, as  also for the well being of those who are  still holding their ground against the havoc unleashed by  the dreaded virus and others who are struggling feebly to come to terms with the loss of their near and dear ones, with a hope that the prayers may bear fruits and the dark clouds of gloom may disappear . On the New Years Eve, here's wishing you all 'A Very Happy New Year' , Have Good Health so that you may prosper ! I know there are tears waiting to trickle down at the corners of the eyes of many of us . But the greater concern is the hope, that at times, seem to stand on the threshold limits . Please don't let that hope die ! Successes never come decorated on a platters . Each success story is a story of triumph of the undying spirit over adversities . So, lets do our bit towards helping those risking their lives and attempting to script a success story - a story of triumph in the world wide war against a pandemic . Stay safe ! Take care !

JAI, Mumbai, 15.04.2021.