Conversations with Sunil Mody

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[16/02, 7:28 am] Sunil Mody SXHS '76: GM

The Lord has created the Universe with His *Divine Presence*.

Did you hear Him whisper?

Look at the snow capped mountains, lush green meadows, galloping streams, beautiful flowers, starry nights and the silence of the deep woods.

*He is always by our side, protecting and guiding us on a blissful path*!

Good words: *galloping*, *blissful*.

[16/02, 9:13 am] Rodevra: 

What a brilliant truth! And so re-assuring. You have created a beautiful imagery with your words like _the snow capped mountains, lush green meadows...,_ it fills the heart with instant joy.

All we need to do is hear His whisper and if we are ready for it, it becomes a blissful song and in no time we will be rapturous. If only, if only we attune ourself to hear His whisper...

[20/02, 7:28 am] Sunil Mody SXHS '76: 
GM
When we *ponder* on the profoundly cherishable moments spent, *we will smile* at our own reflection in the mirror.

It is as if *echoing* a journey full of joy and contentment, as though ambling on a quiet lonely trail where the *only voice to listen to us is the Lord Himself*!

Good words: *ponder*, *ambling*.

[21/02, 7:26 am] Sunil Mody SXHS '76: 
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Let meditation and exercise be our *regime*.
Allow a fun loving lifestyle and hospitality to be our *philosophy*.

*Serenity will be with us long after we are over with our day*!

Good words: *regime*, *hospitality*.

[22/02, 7:23 am] Sunil Mody SXHS '76: 
GM
*A prayer is the secret to our living. It heals*.
A prayer brings calmness and *precedes* the greatest joys of life where the *mind is at peace and the heart divine*!

Good word: *precede*.

[23/02, 7:26 am] Sunil Mody SXHS '76: 
GM
The essence of love and compassion lies in the *purity* of its thoughts. 
In its *strength* to trust and believe.
In its *humbleness* to understand and share.
In the *spirit* to sacrifice and upbring an entire generation in modesty!

Good words: *humbleness*, *modesty*.

[23/02, 8:38 pm] Rodevra: 

I have always thought that it is phenomenal to produce such thoughts on a daily basis. It is extraordinary and in today's day and age it is very rare. 

Looking at today's thought, I can understand the root of where these thoughts are coming from. I believe it is your underlying love and compassion. It is a marvelous combination to have compassion, with a spirit of sacrifice, purity, strength and above all humbleness. You give a emphatic message for all.

Prayer is the foundation for a peaceful life and you rightly say, it preceds it. Idealy it is a silent acknowledgement of His presence in us as we play our part. It need not be verbalized, as an intimate relationship is beyond words.

Tuesday's quote is full of wisdom. Essentially once we  understand that life is joyous, a fun loving lifestyle follows naturally. In fact in life there are no problems...they are merely fabrications of the mind.

To be able to smile at our own reflection in the mirror tells a lot. It shows calm contentment and serenity that comes from a solid assurance of knowing who we really are. To be able to see the Divine in the reflection is a blessed thing. Listening to his voice is the next best thing.

The Sunday's quote is about the same compassion that you advocate so strongly and reiterated in today's message as well. It is lofty ideal to care for the helpless and above all do it as an instrument of the Lord.

[23/02, 8:32 am] Sunil Mody SXHS '76: 

I always keep waiting anxiously for your responses since they are always classy and exceptional.
You encourage me everytime you are around the corner extending your point of view.
It feels wonderful to even know that l have a true friend like you whose inclination and composure helps me to tap new avenues to attempt pieces of work that will appeal differently everyday.
Your evaluations are by far the best l have come across for a considerable period of time.


[24/02, 7:27 am] Sunil Mody SXHS '76: 
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A beautiful life is lived in the glorious *sunshine* of truthfulness of our surroundings.
It is *embodied* on the path of trust and faith in the Divine Order.
It is *cherished* in the soothing shade of wisdom and care of our own being.
It becomes more meaningful in the *service of the Supreme*!

Good words: *embody*, *cherish*.

[25/02, 7:35 am] Sunil Mody SXHS '76: 
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Wonderful people *shape* their lives to a *nicety* and l see in them an *image* of how l want to be;
a *way* of life so *eloquently dignified* that makes me proud with *admiration*!

Good words: *eloquently*, *admiration*.

[25/02, 9:10 pm] Rodevra:

Superb thought! Also loved the excellent use of the terms, ' _sunshine of truthfulness'_ , _'soothing shade of wisdom'_ . They are so apt as well, _truthfulness_ always shines bright as sunshine, everything is clear and bright, leaving nothing to hide. Truthfulness like bright sunshine may be harsh, but when you stand in  the shade, you experience a soothing feeling, it is the feeling of soothing wisdom. The resultant wisdom is only because you have first endured truthfulness and then taken shade under it.

 The jewel on the crown is _service of the Supreme._ The whole purpose of truthfulness, wisdom, trust and faith is aligning yourself to serve the Divine Order.

We give shape to our lives in a number of ways. But to raise ourselves in a way that justifies who we truly are makes a grand fulfillment of our life. If we set a way of live that is synchronized with the Divine Order, the Divine Grace that follows makes our life eminently and eloquently dignified.



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