10 LifePositive | FEBRUARY 2018^Dada is
turning 100
MANDALAWhen a universally acclaimed
humanitarian, philosopher,
educator, acclaimed writer,
powerful orator, messiah of ahimsa,
and a non-sectarian spiritual leader
like Dada J P Vaswani turns 100,
it’s time to burst into celebration.To kickstart the centenary birthday celebrations
of the living Master who was born in the
year 1918, Sadhu Vaswani Mission hosted
an inspirational evening in association with
industry stalwarts in Mumbai, on December 18,- Dada’s famed love and compassion were
evident when he requested that the shawl he
was presented with be handed over to a more
deserving person who would benefit much more
from it in the present chilly weather. “One may
have only two shawls: one for wearing and the
other for washing. I already have more than
two,” he said with his inimitable loving smile.
The evening began with the launch of Dada’s
mobile phone application, Simply Love. Actor
Boman Irani emceed the evening while singer
Kailash Kher rendered a beautiful performance
of devotional songs along with his dynamic band
‘Kailasa’. Filmmaker Karan Johar’s interview
with Dada Vaswani, was a major draw of the
event. During the dialogue, Dada emphasised on
dropping the ego that dresses up in the garb of a
friend but is, in fact, an enemy. “Kick the ego,” he
said animatedly.
“Do your duty, be content, be aware of your
thoughts. Do good for the sake of doing good
without any expectations as taught by the
Bhagavad Gita, communicate with God, pray, and
praise the Lord,” Dada added. Speaking about
women empowerment, Dada said, “It is the age
of the woman; men had their chance. A woman’s
soul has sympathy, spirituality, simplicity,
compassion. Men fight amongst themselves. We
need men with a woman’s soul.” During a rapid-
fire round, when asked for a practical takeaway
tip for the evening, Dada quipped, “Bring back
God into your life.”
Dr Niranjan Hiranandani, MD of Hiranandani
group and a follower of Dada, present at the
event, said, “Dada has been a beacon of love for
us; he has lived his life through the message
of love,” adding that Dada’s personality, his
message of peace, his vision for nation-building,
and for the welfare of the downtrodden, were
worth emulating.
Kick the ego: Dada’s mantra
Dada Vaswani: 100 years of beatific living