Aalo lo, Gobhi lo...Baba Humko Goddi Lo...

Besides the title, whole blog is full with one liners and "Jaikaras". This month began with a bang as i got the salary including two increments and that too without tax deductions. A whopping amount of 48750/- got credited in my account on 2.4.14. As they say, " Dene wala jab bhi deta ...deta chappar phaadd ke."

As the month proceeded, i got an opportunity to pay my visit to the holy place Salasar. A big thanks to Aunty and Nagpal Mama Ji..Nagpal mama ji has been taking his students to salasar every year. This time Vikas and Jyoti bhabhi also joined in. Thus, a pilgrimage turned into a trip. We hired a bus as there were around 50 students and some other families were also there. The journey started with Jaikara..such as " Jaikara Veer Bajarange..Har Har Mahadev" , " Bolo Salasar Dham ki..Jai" etc. Students were excited too as it was a school trip for them.

As we progressed, I tried to entertain the audience by anchoring, singing few songs, introducing everyone. We started at around 9 am in the morning and reached salasar at about 6 pm in the evening. On the way, we visited Pallu wala mandir where we prepared our lunch and Ichchapuran Dham in Sardar Shehar. Throughout the journey, we all chanted following one liners:

1. Ek do teen char..Baba teri Jai Jaikar

2. Paach Cheh Saat Aath...Baba teri Thaath Baath

3. Baba teri Kya pehchan... laal langota lal nishan

4. Baba tera kahan sthaan...ucha teela rajsthan

5. Aalo lo, gobhi lo...Baba humko goddi lo

6. Laal Tamatar khayenge...Salasar Ko jayenge

I had visited the place may times earlier also with my family. But this time it was special as it was the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. Moreover, it was quite a time since i last visited the holy place. To add to my surprise, my younger brother was also there in salasar as he had come along with another bus which started from Budhlada. We both paid our homage together. Then i returned to my group as we had to prepare Langar for the students also.

Next day early morning also, I along with students paid our visit to the temple. After having breakfast we left the place with some beautiful memories in our heart and feeling more pure & spiritual. On the way, we visited Bharahmani Devi Mandir in Rantisar. It was on a peak which required climbing up around 400 steep steps to reach the temple. Then we prepared our lunch at Sardar Shehar At Ichchapuran Dham which we visited on previous day also.

As it was Hanuman Jayanti and my father is a big devotee hence he had also planned to visit the holy place on the same day. While we were on our way back to Bathinda he also was coming back after visiting the temple. He could go and come back on the same day as he was on his private car and moreover he did not have to stand in queue for Darshan being a privileged devotee. He met us in Hanumangarh where we were having our evening tea in a Gurudwara. We both continued our journey separately only.

This outing was special for me due to two reasons; firstly, I could visit the temple on such an auspicious day and secondly, I could visit the temple with my family members while it was not planned.

May Bala ji bless us all.

Regards

Parul Goyal

Back with a Bang

The moment i was waiting for, finally arrived and i was transferred back to Bathinda. I was in Delhi for some official work and i got a call from a colleague that my orders had been received in the office and i was instructed to join the office at Bathinda as soon as possible. Unfortunately, i could not join earlier than 18.2.2014 which was 8 days late from the orders date. But as they say, there is nothing like too late. I distributed sweets in the office and gave my joining to my boss. everyone was happily surprised as my logistics had been confusing for quite some time as described below:

• 16.12.11 to 31.12.11 Head office

• 1.1.12 to 23.8.13 PWSS Sub Div No 3 Bathinda

• 24.8.13 to 29.10.13 PWSS Sub Div Zira

• 30.10.13 to 25.11.13 PWSS Sub Div No 6 Bathinda

• 26.11.13 to 17.2.14 PWSS Sub Div Zira

• 18.2.14 onwards PWSS Sub Div No 6 Bathinda

But this time I am here to stay. No more transfers (this is what i believe!!!) hopefully. Along with transfers there comes another news of probation period clearance. Receiving the letter gave me more confidence to stay in the department despite the nuances. I have successfully cleared 2 years in the department and when i look back at the time, i still cannot believe the fact that i have actually stabilized in the atmosphere. I still remember the call letter from American university for doing MS there. But no more regrets. This department has actually helped me in growing up as a human being and as a civilian. I have come across some wonderful people and beautiful moments in last two years. I have become more stronger internally , more tactful in handling with public etc. My attitude towards life has not changed rather i have gelled up together the positives of private sector and govt sector. The most important factor which has helped me survived through the tough times is Box Office. Cinema is one thing which requires special mention due to its support it has landed to me. whenever i used to feel low or disturbed i chose to go for a movie to lighten my mood and release the work pressure. It acted as stress buster for me.

In these two years i have been able to create a niche for myself in the department. I have been involved in many projects starting from OHSR to STPs, from UIDSSMT projects to the Bathinda project. Though i am a civil engineer, yet i was afraid of working in field while joining MNC back in 2008. I was so comfortable in that designing job that i never imagined myself working in field and instructing labor to work. After 5 years, i have managed to get work done in field also.

It was celebration time so i invited all my bathinda freinds to join me in my happiness. It was the first letter that i got mentioning that my probation has been cleared; earlier i had left the companies before the period got completed. Now everyday calls for a party. I am enjoying this phase of my life and would cherish throughout my life. I have put on 10kgs of weight also; thanks to these parties only but its worth it coz Days will never come back, time spent with friends will never return. Goodbye For now.

Regards

Parul Goyal