chapter 24

Years passed and we all were busy with our lives.Paraag and Suman always kept us on our toes with their constant mischiefs.Mehek was the leader of then who taught them everything from cricket to mischiefs.Sugandha and Khushbu became good friends just like Pushpendra became my best friend for life.Ma, was happy to be among her children who pampered her with their love.I was happy but always missed the sweet smile and the constant guidance of my Teacher, my inspiration, Taara Mam!I started a school in her loving memory called,"The Taara School of Knowledge."I took the help of Sugandha, Pushpendra and Khushbu as I started the school of my dreams which would fulfill the dreams of all the students like me!One day, I read her diary in which she wrote for me,"Dear Palash,Never give up in life!People will come and go but memories would never leave you till the end so make sure that each and every memory you create in this world is a happy or powerful one!Love is the only gift which each heart seeks in this world. Let your love be pure and without sin so that you could be proud of your love just like me!Life is a great Teacher just like Time. Always learn from these two teachers as they teach us with great patience.Mistakes are also our teachers but we have to pay a huge price for the lessons at the end of it.Today, I want to share the secret mantra of success and happiness with you.You can keep it in your heart as my parting gift.First mantra is always be real and genuine in your life. There are many fake versions of the best people in this world. I want you to be the best original version of yours.Second mantra is never disrespect yourself, your dreams and your gifts. You are here to share your gifts with this world without any expectation or award. Your satisfaction is your best reward and your good work is the best gift you could ever give to someone else in this world.Third mantra is always spend time with you loved ones and children. Your time is your best gift as time creates memories. Let your memories be the happiest for your friends, family and your loved ones.Fourth mantra is never lie to yourself! Acceptance is the first step of recovery from any situation in life.Fifth mantra is never stop learning in life. You can learn from books, people and nature itself!Sixth mantra is always spend some time alone, in prayer, meditation, sending healing energies to this world or gardening!Seventh mantra is never forget your roots. If you had a difficult past then don't be shy to flaunt the scars of your battle proudly in front of others because the real success is never measured by your bank balance, your college degrees, your diamond jewellery, your SUVs because your real success is always measured by your struggles, your inner battles won, your tears, sweat and blood and most importantly how many demons of jealousy, insecurity, hatred, criticism, betrayal you have slayed in your life till now and still you have chosen to be loving, trusting, caring, forgiving and a genuine human being!Your Teacher, Your Inspiration,Taara"