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In the Joy of Others
What does “In the Joy of Others, Lies Our Own” mean to you? |
In the early hours of January 26, 2001, a tragic earthquake hit Gujarat, rattling the state to its core. Thousands of people were dead, numerous homes were destroyed, and lives were altered forever. The earthquake, which measured 7.6 on the Richter scale, had an unprecedented impact on Gujarat. Within hours, Swamishri had arranged warm meals for survivors. He mobilized the Sanstha’s sadhus and volunteers to begin emergency relief work. At the BAPS relief camps in and around Bhuj, more than 40,000 people were fed warm meals on a daily basis. In an unmatched show of attention to detail, Swamishri called the main sadhu in Bochasan to ensure that the grains being used for these meals were of the highest quality. In Atladra, Swamishri instructed volunteers to put two green chilies in every food packet distributed to far-flung villages because the people of that region had a preference for spicy food. For an entire year, Swamishri coordinated long-term relief efforts to rebuild homes, villages and schools. Today, those villages are considered among the finest rebuilt settlements in Gujarat. When politicians approached Swamishri to thank him for these outstanding new villages, Swamishri immediately said that it is all due to Maharaj and Swami. Never has Swamishri taken the credit for himself. He always says that whatever took place did so because of Maharaj and Swami's blessing and wishes. This is what sets Swamishri apart from the rest of us. While we are quick to pick up the compliments given to us, Swamishri is ready to pass them onto Maharaj and Swami remaining selfless in all actions. Through Swamishri’s guidance, we have the foundation and the tools necessary to affect long-term change both outside and within Satsant. We simply have to get started. In the words of Marian Wright Edelmen, “We must not, in trying to think about how we can make a big difference, ignore the small daily differences we can make which, over time, add up to big differences that we often cannot foresee.”
Jayesh Bhadresa (12)
Dar es salaam , TANZANIA
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Jay Swaminarayan, In the joy of others lie our own means to me that if we share or help anyone we feel happy in our heart. Jay Swaminarayan
Dvisha Vadera (11)
Watford, UNITED KINGDOM
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Jay Swaminarayan, To me "In the Joy of others, lies our own" means that if you make anyone happy you would be happy and even Mahant Swami Maharaj has expressed his wish for it in the Satsang Diksha granth.
Devarshi Patel (10)
Calgary , CANADA
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Jai swaminarayan. Today I will talk about a prasang of pramukh sami maharaj. Pramukh swami maharaj always thinks about others .He takes care of us and help. Pramukh swami maharaj always love us. Jai swaminarayan.
Upasana Mehul Bhadresa (10)
Dar Es Salaam, TANZANIA
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Jai Swaminarayan! The phrase, "In the joy of others, Lies our own", means a lot. This phrase has many unique but logical definitions and is a divine group of sanctified words said by our beloved Pramukh Swami Maharaj. To me, this phrase means that we should be happy in others good times, and it teaches us to take the path of compassion and forgiveness. This is what IN THE JOY OF OTHERS LIES ARE OWN means to me. Jai Swaminarayan!
Hritika Trivedi (11)
Sydney , AUSTRALIA
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The statement described means simply that we should not intend to think bad of others or feel jealousy of him or her. we should stay firm on pramukh swami's steady principal that says in the joy of others lies our own.
Het patel (13)
Kakamega, KENYA
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In the joy of others lies our own means that when others are happy we should be happy that they are happy
Ami Patel (10)
Banglore, INDIA
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To me, "In the Joy of Others, Lies Our Own" means that we should always be willing to do the seva of others. As Yogi Bapa used to say, we should consider ourselves to be the servants of other devotees. One way I can implement this in my life is by helping my fellow balikas whenever they need it. If I can bring joy to them in that way, I will also feel joyful.
Bansari Patel (12)
Toronto, CANADA
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Jai swaminarayan In the Joy of others lives our own means that we should help others and make them happy and in their joy we should find our happiness. Guru Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s this quote really touched my heart. I learnt to find my happiness in smallest situations also. I deeply believe in this quote within my heart
Aadhya Meht (11)
Vadodara , INDIA
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Your joy is in others joy.
Siddh H Parmar (9)
canton MI, UNITED STATES
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It means to me that "if you give joy to others, joy comes back to you"
Adwiti (8)
G.noida, INDIA
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In the joy of others means if you keep someone happy you remain happy that is what it means to me. Pramukh Swami Maharaj was always happy when he knew that someone else was happy.
Dev (9)
Brisbane, AUSTRALIA
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