Dad - Achan - Pappa - Appa

When you no longer listen or care what I say. I’m still your Dad. 

When you decide I’m old fashioned and want to go your own way. I’m still your Dad. 

When you talk back, complain and argue. I’m still your Dad. 

When you figure you know more than I do. I’m still your Dad. 

When you move away and take a piece of my heart with you. I’m still your Dad. 

I will love you still as much as the first day I held you in my arms. I’m still your Dad. 

I will pray for you and make sure your wings are strong enough to soar. I’m still your Dad. 

I’ll want what’s best and will sacrifice my plans for yours. I’m still your Dad. 

I’ll always have room for you and a hug to welcome you. I’m still your Dad. 

Until my last breath, I’ll keep carrying your love with me. And I will thank God every day for the privilege and joy it’s been to be called — your Dad.

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Originally recd via WhatsApp, source and credits unknown.

Omen Envelope aka Shagun Ka Lifafa!

On an auspicious occasion like a Birthday, Engagement or Marriage, sometimes we prefer giving a "शगुन का लिफाफा" instead of a gift item. But the money we put in the envelope is never like Rs. 100, 500 or 1000; but it is always Rs. 101, 501 or 1001.

Have you ever thought why we add that extra one rupee in the शगुन का लिफाफा 🤔 ? Well, there are four age-old reasons for doing that:

1. "Zero" signifies an end, while "One" signifies a new beginning. That extra one rupee ensures that the receiver does not come across a zero.

2. Mathematically, the numbers 100, 500 and 1000 are divisible, but the numbers 101, 501 and 1001 are indivisible. शगुन is a blessing, and we simply want our good wishes and blessings to remain indivisible.

3. The added one rupee is a symbol of continuity, ahead of the basic amount. It strengthens the bond between the giver and the receiver. It simply means, "Our good relationship will continue". 

4.  However, the added rupee must be a coin, and never a one rupee note. A coin is made of metal, which comes from Mother Earth 🌍 and it is considered to be an अंश or a part of Goddess Lakshmi. While the bigger amount is donation, the one rupee coin is the "seed" for further growth of that amount. Your good wishes and blessings are for the better life growth in either cash, kind or karma.

Dhamo rakshati rakshita:

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