{"id":112276,"date":"2023-12-24T10:49:29","date_gmt":"2023-12-24T09:49:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dandavats.com\/?p=112276"},"modified":"2023-12-24T10:49:29","modified_gmt":"2023-12-24T09:49:29","slug":"live-as-if-you-were-to-die-tomorrow-learn-as-if-you-were-to-live-forever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dandavats.com\/?p=112276","title":{"rendered":"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever"},"content":{"rendered":"

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*\u201dLive as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.\u201d Mahatma Gandhi*
\nToday, in Coventry I stopped a senior gentleman who revealed he was familiar with the Bhagavad Gita, having been a school teacher for decades. As we spoke further, I was left stunned as I realised he was my teacher in my final year at primary school – Mr James!
\nWhen I quoted his name, he was taken aback. Excitedly, I told him that I recognized him when he mentioned being the deputy at the primary school I attended. Our paths crossed after approximately 34 years!
\nI discussed Srila Prabhupada\u2019s Bhagavad Gita emphasising his meticulous word for word translation from Sanskrit to English. I explained its a synopsis of life\u2019s purpose & unravels life\u2019s profound mysteries.
\nMr James warmly accepted the Bhagavad Gita divulging his unconventional approach to teaching. He conveyed his commitment to stimulating insights & realisations within himself so that he is able to bring about a deeper understanding & awareness for his students.
\nDespite nearing retirement, Mr James expressed that a teacher never retires from the desire to learn & enlighten oneself on the meaning of life & above all, to continue to share the wisdom to others.
\nI was deeply moved by Mr James. His wisdom truly shines through, recognising that we are lifelong students. I actually do recall him as being a good & compassionate teacher.
\nI was left marvelled at the beauty of Srila Prabhupada\u2019s arrangement, reuniting me with an old teacher who had once bestowed knowledge upon me as a kid. Now, I had the privilege of presenting him with the most sacred, life changing wisdom. Mr James is a fortunate soul\u2026retirement is the commencement of a new journey of knowledge & growth, graciously gifted to him by Srila Prabhupada.
\n~ Gurushakti devi dasi
\nISKCON UK Book Distributor
\nfor Bhaktivedanta Manor<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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