Cultivating a grateful heart

“Even when we are overwhelmed by problems, let us focus our minds on positive things and thank God for all the wonderful things of life.” – Dada JP Vaswani

By Dada JP Vaswani
A scientist, a visionary, a well-read scholar, an educationist, widely referred to as a living saint, Dada JP Vaswani, the current spiritual head of Sadhu Vaswani Mission was born on August 2, 1918, in a pious Sindhi family in Sindh, Pakistan. Dada’s inclination to pursue a life of spirituality led him to forgo a promising academic career and follow the footsteps of his master, also his uncle, Sadhu TL Vaswani.

Spearheading the Mission, a non-sectarian, social welfare institution, Dada has relentlessly spread his master’s message of love, compassion, simplicity and service through his own example. Furthering one of the tenets of ‘reverence for all,’ Dada enlisted globally, November 25, Sadhu Vaswani’s birthday, as the International Meatless Day.

Dada’s birthday, August 2, is celebrated as Global Forgiveness Day with 2 pm designated as the Moment of Calm—a time to forgive and seek forgiveness.

Having authored over 150 books, Dada expounds the philosophy of universal brotherhood and love. Approaching the age of 100, Dada’s spirit remains ever-youthful, fresh and radiant, as he carries the flame of peace, love and compassion around the globe.

11 January 2022

A special service programme was being organised at the ashram of a holy man. The parents of a brave young soldier, who had been killed in action, had donated a generous amount for a memorial seva to be conducted to honour his sacrifice. Parents of his colleagues were also attending the prayer meeting that preceded the seva.

When the announcement of the service programme was made, one of the mothers whispered to her husband, “Let us do the same for our boy!”

“What are you saying?” demanded the husband.

“Our son is still alive! He didn’t lose his life!”

“That’s just the point,” said the mother, with tears in her eyes. “Let us give what we can, in gratitude to the lord, for sparing his life!”

The poet George Herbert prayed: “Our Father, Thou hast given us so much. Give us one more thing—a grateful heart!”

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