Year after year, we celebrate these holy days and we wait for them to arrive. We remember our near and dear ones, wish them all the best, and expect the same from them. We make many resolutions for the New Year and dream to achieve a lot. But if we look back, what has happened? It is an annual drama. We repeatedly go back to the old life with a little or no change.

Who is responsible for this?

If we analyze carefully, our own weakness of mind and slack efforts cause us to miss opportunities. Time and tide do not wait for anyone. Time passes so fast. If we really want success, we should be careful and cautious during every moment and every breath and every step of our lives.

Planning our lives and using sincere effort, regular prayer and meditation, self-analysis, and determination in spite of occasional failure, we can without a doubt thrive and achieve success. Procrastination, laziness, and irregular effort will not lead us to reach the desired goal of life. We know our weaknesses and strengths. We must stand up and progress on the path without delay. Who knows what is going to happen tomorrow? Wise people say that if something is a good thing to do, do it now; if it is not a good thing, keep it for tomorrow.

These holy days are a time for prayer and contemplation. I am praying for each one of you not to waste time and to be tactful in daily life so that each day will be productive.

Please meditate nicely. Pray regularly. Study and contemplate carefully. Do your duty and do not procrastinate. Wishing you a happy, spiritual, and successful new year in every aspect.

My love and prayers are for you forever and ever.

Let the blessings of God, Jesus, and the masters always be with you.

With Love,
Prajnanananda