Disha Prabha: Guided Light for Spiritual Seekers

By Sharanya Dinesh

Dear all,

Disha Prabha is the connecting link of this series and has a special significance too. Thus, I commence this series with the etymology of the name. When we (the lazy, intellectual better half that I am married to and the earnest me) were searching for an ideal name for my counseling practice, we tried various permutations and combinations, for a word or phrase that meant ‘to throw light on’ or ‘to guide’ or ‘to give direction’ because as a counselor, that was my ideal job description. The other thought which we were consciously coming back to was a name that would have the family members in it (the four of us), so that one name would suffice as our house sign board and my practice title.

Thus, Disha Prabha came into being. Disha means direction or way, and Praha means illumination or radiance. This was just perfect; counselling is all about ‘lighting the way’ or lending ‘radiance to direction.’ More importantly, Disha is a combination of Di, Dinesh (the boss of the family), and Sha, Sharanya (the author). Prabha is put together with Pra, Pranav (our son), and Bha, Bhargavi (our daughter). So in unanimous consensus, we chose this name.

Most of my writings are experiences or moments shared with these three people. It is but obvious that they make an appearance everywhere in this book and all the other books that will follow.

This book is the first of the Disha Prabha series. And I give my thanks to Sahaj Marg (the meditation path I follow and teach). My Disha received Prabha from this path, and I owe everything to this path.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse UK
• Release date: Dec 18, 2018
• ISBN: 9781546298342

Sharanya Dinesh

Sharanya Dinesh, a behavioral counselor and psychotherapist, is a skilled listener. She believes that that self-realization is the birthright of every individual. She currently lives in Dublin, Ireland.

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Contents

Author’s Note:

Foreword:

Maxim 1

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Maxim 1; again

Maxim 2

Maxim 3

Maxim 4

Maxim 5

Maxim 6

Maxim 7

MAXIM 8

MAXIM 9

Epilogue: The pivotal ‘M’

Author Biography

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Author’s Note:

Master used to say: All knowledge comes by doing something and then writing about it ...

Dear All,

‘Disha Prabha’ is the connecting link of this series, and has a special significance too. Thus, I commence this series with the etymology of the name. When we (the lazy intellectual better half that I am married to and the earnest me) were searching for an ideal name for my counseling practice, we tried various permutations and combinations; for a word, phrase which meant ‘to throw light on’ or ‘to guide’ or ‘give direction’ because as a counselor that was my ideal job description. The other thought which we were consciously coming back to was, a name that would have the family members in it (the four of us), so that one name would suffice as our ‘house sign board’ and my ‘practice title’.

Thus, Disha Prabha came into being. Disha means direction or way, and Praha means illumination or radiance. This was just perfect; counselling is all about ‘Lighting the Way’ or lending ‘radiance to direction’ and more importantly -

Disha is a combination of Di - Dinesh (the boss of the family) and Sha - Sharanya (the author) and Prabha is put together with Pra - Pranav (our son) and Bha - Bhargavi (our daughter). So, in unanimous consensus we chose this name.

Most of my writings are experiences or moments shared with these three people. It is but obvious that they make an appearance everywhere, in this book and all the other books that will follow.

This book is the first of Disha Prabha series. And a ‘thank you’ to ‘Sahaj Marg’ (the meditation path I follow and teach) ; my Disha received Prabha from this Path and I owe everything to this Path.

Now, a bit about me,

I am a Behavioral Counselor and a Psychotherapist as far as academics is concerned. But inherently I am a seeker, trying to learn something new every day and trying to improve myself with every learning that I receive. Not just live, but be alive and continue to live even after death catches up on me someday. This spirit of enquiry has led me to dabble with many vocations like music, sketching, Painting, cooking and writing (verily a dilettante). I am an instinctive writer and enjoy sharing my experiences and learnings; and this book and the ones that will follow are a compilation of such experiences and learnings.

I have a keen interest in bringing self-awareness amongst children; help them know themselves inside-out, so that they can grow up to be self-assured, content and accomplished adults. Thus, most of the anecdotes pertain to children, parenting, and women. They are real-life experiences or snippets from my own counseling sessions and motherhood times.

Secondly, being a good cook; sharing and learning new healthy and quick recipes seemed to be the next spontaneous choice for me.

My husband and I are both travel freaks. With wheels under our feet, as a family, we have traversed the whole length of India (Kashmir to Kerala); the breadth is still pending. Hence a small travelogue narrating my experiences and hoping the reader will visit these off-beat, yet most charming places in my magnificent country.

The above are my secondary pursuits and passions; my primary goal in life is to emulate and become like my spiritual Guru; merge with Him and realize God through him. My life took a U-turn the day I joined meditation with Shri Ram Chandra Mission. I joined the Mission ten years ago, and from that day onwards, I have only changed for the better; a spiritual birth for me.

The first book is dedicated to my Mission; and the path. The second is my journal and