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God narrates the importance of Karma in Bhagwad Geeta saying only thing one should focus on is ones Karma. The Fal or result of any karma is beyond your reach. Hindu religion puts great emphasis on karma and it's consequences. Naturally, many of our stories revolve around similar concept. No other story however is as complex as the one told to me during Mata Ki Chauki organized at my aunt's house in March 2015.  Let me present to you this long story in hopes that it will entertain and intrigue you. Tara Rani Ki Kahani King Sparsh was childless after years of marriage. He conducted a Tapa "religious meditation" to appease Devi Mata with hopes of gaining a boon. Mata, eventually, was pleased and blessed that Sparsh shall father two daughters. Soon, his wife was pregnant and in due course gave birth to a beautiful girl. Good omens followed this child. Entire kingdom witnessed divine bliss and prosperity. King's Guru proclaimed that this girl is very lucky as she car

A young warrior walks into the king's court. He is the champion of annual sports day, an accomplished swordsman as well as brilliant charioteer. King is highly impressed with him and hires the young man as his personal guard. In a manner of months, the young man earns kings' complete trust. King becomes addicted to his company and servitude. One day, king embarks on a hunting trip with only a select group of guards. The young man drives his chariot. Soon, in the middle of jungle, they get lost. King is tired and requests to rest. The charioteer dissembles the chariot, frees the steed and sits below a tree where king rests his head on the young man's lap and falls asleep. He wakes with a start in few moments. When the young charioteer asks what the matter was, king bursts into tears. The young man consoles him but the king continues to tremble and cry. Slowly, regaining some composure, king begins his tale. As a young warrior, the old king was employed with another regent

Last few minutes to go in the year 2014. Sitting with family, surrounded by laughter and merriment, waiting to welcome next year. A brilliant year is just about to end, paving way for beautiful opportunities in the coming year. This is the time to stop and reflect on the year gone by. Preserve the lessons learned and relish achievements. It is time to forgive and let go of your grudges and make new start. It's time to remember promises, made and broken. And hope to do our best to live up to our own expectations. At this moment, I pray for all of you, friends and foe alike, that you be blessed with greater success in professional and personal lives. Happy New Year