Birthday Treat

Westend Mall , Rajouri Garden, Delhi

On my birthday, my husband took leave from work, and we went out for dinner at West End Mall, Rajouri Garden, Delhi.

We had actually planned to go to some other restaurant, but on reaching there, we got to know that the place was already booked for a big party. We were already very hungry, and not in mood to go about places to search for the right kind of restaurant. And so as soon as we came out, "Moti Mahal - Tandoori Trails" caught up our attention, and we both nodded in agreement.

Akshara at the Mall

Me

At Moti Mahal, as we were going through the menu book, we realized that we had come to the Finest Indian and Mughlai Cuisine" of Delhi. Moti Mahal was the first Indian restaurant to introduce Tandoori cuisine to the world. Moti Mahal was first set up in Peshawar in 1920, and trailed to Delhi in 1947. “Moti Mahal Tandoori Trail”, which is the new contemporary look of the Moti Mahal retraces its glorious past and signifies Moti Mahal’s Culinary-trail from Peshawar to Delhi.

Karthik (My Husband)

Funny pic! Poor
Akshara gagging for food

Main Course included Makhani Paneer Bhurji with Butter Roti (spl. for Akshara) Paneer Parantha and Veg. Kulcha with Sweetened Lassi. 

After our Happy Meals

So we had stomach full food, but more than that I and Karthik had a great time together, passing those loving glances and feeling proud about sticking together throughout the ups and downs of our lifetime.

Thank you Karthik for making my day. :-D :)

Thank You Note.....

Well it is that time of my life, when I happen to complete my 27 long years today. And I have everything that God wanted me to have.

I am feeling so grateful and so happy that I wanna hug HIM and kiss HIM, and share out my love and joy to HIM. :)

Just yesterday only I was thinking, that how He has been helping me directly or through somebody or through some situations....if the incidents caused pain - He Stood By Me (in the form of family, friends). In the times of laughter - He became a part in my fun. On all those disturbing hours; he cajoled me with love and took care that my heart heals soon. :)   All these and many other ways, He has made me feel proud and happy about myself. When I look into my past, I review it as a movie; filled with fun, emotion, drama, action, fiction, nostalgic, love, and all other experiences that has enriched my life. Each experience, each incident, each person had something to add into my life. Today I take a moment to thank all of them. My heartfelt thanks to my papa, mummy, sister, hubby, daughter, in-laws, brother in law, friends, relatives and my big Oneness Family.

Thank you so much Lord, thank you......when I meet u again in Heaven, I would like to hug you tightly..........

Thank you.

Two Happy Hours

This is just a piece of sharing, and a remembrance for my whole life.

Today I went to Saloon along with my kid Akshara. I was doubtful about Akshara; whether she will remain quiet or would trouble me all the while. But I had no other go, than to take her with me.

But I was amazed; for Two Happy Hours she remained quiet, watching me get pampered, conversing with me about the  apples that she is finding interesting to eat; and about the new toy that her father bought for her....and so on. After a while, she even tried to help herself with the few instruments lying around her (mimicking the beautician).

Really never in my life, I had imagined a kid to be so patient, enduring, loving as Akshara! At that time, I had nothing else in my mind, than Thanking the Lord for giving me 'the best'; in the form of my daughter.

Akshara's First Tri-Cycle - 20 months old

Yeah Akshara on her new Tri-Cycle

In this photo, she is crying for the Camera.

While clicking the photo, I realized that its gonna be highly impossible for me to remove the camera from the cover. So I too demanded for a nice mobile with camera; FYI - I did not cry for it! 

:P    :D

Playtime....

I have no idea, from where she learnt this!!!! 

Idli with Tomato Ketchup...

Have you ever tasted Idli with Tomato Ketchup???? Try it out with your baby....

Akshara is trying her the latest 'Recipe of the Day', seated on her newly arranged Chair and a Table! She loved it. 

I found her licking the Ketchup too!!!

On the Walls

Crayons spread everywhere...WALL ART ;-)

In mumma's night suit.

On my Night Suit

There is always so much fun with kids.....

The first gift of October 2010

I have been waiting a long time, for the October 2010 to begin!...Lo, behold it has come in such beautiful manner.

Take a look at this, my first gift of October 2010, Ethnic Gold Plated bracelet.


You will not believe this, but this is the first piece of jewellery I have bought in last 3 years!!!


I just loved the design and feel of it in my wrist.

August 2010 Blessings

The month of August 2010 has been so much fulfilling time of my life. I had the greatest opportunity I can desire for myself and for my family, as I finished attending the Level 02 Maha Deeksha at the Oneness University, then later on I took the opportunity to attend the Mukti Deeksha Process at Oneness Temple and personal meeting with Amma and the sevaks class of Sri Bhagavan at the Oneness Temple for the people of Gujarat.

It was just one amazing journey from "I" to "Everyone"; from "me" to "share", from suffering to the Experience of Causeless Joy. 

The Teachings at the Level 02 Maha Deeksha course was an eye opener for me. The teachings were so deep, and the guides took the class so well for us. It was one wonderful process, wherein I saw the whole world like me in other words, whole world with me. I felt such great connection to everyone around.....I can say, even now I feel the same. That experience has somewhat changed my perception of "my little world" and my place in the larger world. In the process, I could become the part of the Great Vision of the Visioners Sri Amma and Sri Bhagavan, and my little contribution in His Wide Network.

Now I know only one word which is "Mukti" = Liberation.

Then, with support of my family, I proceeded ahead to attend the Mukti Process at the Oneness Temple. The Two Day Process was immensely deep and liberating. The moment, the energy of the Oneness Temple hit my brain, I began to perceive everything so very different. I could become one with the Vision of Amma Bhagavan, the seeds of spirituality probably has seeded more deeply. Here I would like to share one of my experience, from my past.

In year 2004, when Sri Bhagavan blessed me with Mukti Deeksha , it was my first, profound encounter with the Experience of Enlightenment. For more than an hour, that experience lived in me....wherein I saw the whole External World was nothing but an Experience for me.....right from the trees I saw, the plants, the dog, even the dustbin at the corner, was an Experience for me.....The mind had almost reduced to zero, thoughts slowered down, there was only joy, love pervading within me. Well, ofcourse, with time, the experience went away....as the energy changed, the consciousness kept fluctuating, but never ever I could forget the moment of that time. That was the first time, I felt Sri Bhagavan's Immense Power and his Intentions for the humanity. It is that faith that keeps me so close to the Oneness, and to the Visionaries of Oneness. 

So the seeds of the Mukti experience which was sown then, has begun to sprout today. I don't know what I have received in the Process; but since the time I have attended, I am thanking everything,everyone, every event, every condition for bringing forth what I am today. There is litttle silence, little joy pervading within me; I am feeling more connected of the other suffering, that the other is no different from me, we are one, we are connected like the cells of One Body. And the only deeksha that is coming from my heart is 'Deeksha for liberation from suffering.' 

With love, Gratitude,

Aishwarya

On Mother's Day

On Mother's Day, I and Akshara celebrated "Daughter's Day" - where we both enjoyed delicious meals and variety of snacks and fruits. I set aside all my usual work, and spent my time only with Akshara (of course with her daddy too),yet Akshara was my center of attraction.

Yes, I know, as a housewife; I am always with the little one, then why such a special preference to her today? To tell you the truth, sometimes, the routine in the weekdays goes so busy that I find little time exploring my Motherhood. I sometimes feel, like I am like any baby sitter  who is there only to feed the little one timely, putting her to bath, clean her litters, and the rest of the time engaging her in random acitivities, so that I get time to do other work.In all this I MISS THE FUN of being a mother. I miss the fun of playing with her; in the way she loves it to be. But today I enjoyed so much. We both played our special games - hide and seek; make funny faces; have long, irrelevant conversations n her responses to those talks. mimicking her actions all with laughs, screams and cries....WOW! As of now, she is Lightening Spirit of my life; making my life so complete.

Thanks mom, for giving me birth and also making me know the Essence of Motherhood.

We also took some random pics....in the night (our usual playtime) before sleep. Will upload it soon.

Akshara is now 13 months old. 

I can see her hair growing long and so are her brains. I guess, DHA is playing its best role in the brain development. :-)

But truly, its just fascinating for me and Karthik to see  her relating to things, communicating with people and understanding our simple instructions as Take, Give, Go, Come, Bye......and few more.

Last few weeks, I got totally busy with home activities, that I did not get time to update here.

So I am making a few notes now - 

• At 12 months, Akshara soon developed a taste and liking for other foods. She stopped troubling me; and would gobble off  mashed daal-rice, peanut butter bread, anything that was soft, warm and easy to gulp.
• February 01, 2010 - Akshara got her first Upper Teeth; after completion of her 1 year and few days. (Thank U God to relieve me from people's enquiries). :-D. Following the first one; she got her second and third milk teeth on February 15 and February 20.

Thats her progress report!

Now let me note down few more interesting developments I see in her (after her completion of 12 months).

• Before we leave our bedroom; Akshara runs back to the balcony; closes the door and then comes running to me (cue: lift her up). - She does it every time we have to leave the room; just as I do always. I stayed amused when she did it the first time. Nevertheless, children learn from what they see, they mimic their parents.
• This one is even more interesting; and I and Karthik were spell bounded to see her grown. Akshara has a toy mobile; which plays music. That day, she pressed the button of her toy mobile; and when music played; she would go back; and take circles as if to 'dance on the tunes'. Once the music goes off, she would again press the button; and turn around n few steps here and there. I and Karthik smiled at each other; rejoicing our little Akshara growing beautifully.
• When Karthik Paa returns back home; he gets the Best Welcome from her dear daughter. I guess, no one would be welcomed so lovingly; as Akshara does it everyday for her daddy. This is something a worth to watch and felt in heart.

Some cherishing memories for me, as her mother.

• This period is an invent of mother-daughter bonding games; silly; yet she likes it so much - that she would keep on laughing, and make sounds out of excitement.
• We have also begin to move out together at the parks; malls. When she is with me, she has her whole freedom to express herself; walking and running in the malls on her own. And other times, I would hold her tiny fingers so that she might not get away elsewhere.
• All the times, when I feed her; she would too grab a bit of her (mum-mum) and put a chunk into my mouth too.
• The best and sweet kisses that we give to each other periodically.
• Our Quality dance steps together.

Its Akshara's effortless effort to laugh; to rejoice; to cherish, is bringing back the Liveliness and Innocence of my past times. Its my promise, my little girl, we shall remain Best Friends forever.

Love you,

Yours Mumma

Aishwarya

Today is Akshara's Star Birthday

Today Akshara has turned 1 year old; according to her Star Birthday.

The weather in Delhi is 17 Degrees right now; and foggy too; yet I have given her, her headbath; put on her new Baba Suit (as we plan to be at home). It was the first day; first time; she was scared of taking a bath; and cried all the time till she was on shower. I am astonished; to see her growing into a toddler....but I shall make sure that her Innocent Smiles shall always remain on her face; even as she grows older into a big adult; one like us.

Cheers to Akshu Kutty

With love

Your Mummaaaaa