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Imphal Times Supplementary issue 2 Editorial The Greatest Achievement of Humanity We live in the era of modern He had never seen a reflection of because this is my God,” or “this little further ahead, “Don’t even think technology and have made many himself, so when he saw his face in is who I want to be,” or “this is my about it!” because you are no longer impossible things possible. We the mirror, he was mesmerized, and father” or “this is my this; this is stable. You become different. This is Traffic regulation still reached the moon; climbed the said to himself, “Today, I have seen my that.” He asked for the mirror the importance of contentment; this highest mountain peak and the face of God.” He left – to be brought to him. He looked at is the importance of peace. Without measured the depth of the ocean; completely happy, saying “I have it and said, “Don’t you know what contentment, we are unrecognizable. yet be improved invented aircraft and many more seen God”. Then along came a this is? This is a mirror. He called With contentment and peace, machines to make our life happier young girl. When she saw herself the old man, the young girl and everything begins to dance in the The state of Manipur, and Imphal city in particular and more comfortable. But are we in the mirror, she was taken aback the third man and told them that sweetest and the most beautiful has been witnessing a phenomenal increase in the content with what we have and exclaimed “I have seen the most they have seen themselves into the way.” amount of vehicles- an indication of the rising social achieved? What is the Greatest beautiful woman! Since I grew up, mirror. It reflects the image of Mr. Prem Rawat, an International status of the public and improving economic Achievement of Humanity? this is how I wanted to look like. anything that is in front of it.” Speaker addresses global audiences Prem Rawat says “It is And then came along a man who How does this story relate to on the topic of Humanity and Peace. conditions in the state. While these factors are a contentment; it is to be in peace. had lost his father not too long peace and contentment? You see, He is also known by the honorary welcome sign, the fact remains that the concerned Peace is not a luxury which can be before. He looked into the mirror and peace begins with each one of us; title “Ambassador of peace”. His authorities have failed to keep pace with the times purchased. It is not a thing that can said, “Oh, my god! I have seen my but we have forgotten our own message is recognized and admired be found on a mountain peak or father again.” Now, each of these self, our own need. What is the globally by various forums i.e. and the changing social scenario in the state resulting deep inside the ocean. It’s a feeling three people wanted to keep this face of peace? Some people will European Parliament, United in heavy traffic jams and delays which needs to be within us. Contentment is a feeling mirror with them because they had tell you that the face of peace is Nations, Oxford University, Harvard addressed immediately. The short term policies and that emanates from within you. If their own reasons to it. The older the absence of war, but that University, IIT Delhi and many more. someone asks you, “Are you man wanted the mirror because he doesn’t mean the presence of He is closely involved in various systems being implemented from time to time in an satisfied?” You can say, “Yes, I had seen the face of God. The peace! The face of peace is none humanitarian programs and projects. attempt to ease the congestions and traffic jams have have a good family, good job, good young girl wanted the mirror, other than your own face when In recognition to his Nobel work and not been able to alleviate the problem in any way, car, great friends, even my pets listen because into it she has seen, how you are in contentment when you dedication towards humanity, he has to me, hence I am satisfied.” But are she wanted to look like. And the are in peace – when peace dances also received several awards like Life on the contrary these ad-hoc measures have managed you content? Have you sown the third man wanted the mirror upon your face. Look at how much Time Achievement Award, Brand to confuse the public and compound the problem seed of contentment?” because into it he had seen his money governments spend on Laureate Award, Keys to Cities etc. the authorities have been trying to solve. The There is a story. Once, there was father again. They started arguing trying to make society amiable; but In 2001, he started The Prem Rawat formation of Traffic regulation and parking committee a remote village. The people in this and long fights were breaking out when we are content, that happens Foundation (TPRF), with a mission village were very simple. One day a all over the village, because automatically. We have spent so to address the fundamental human has not been of much help, and one can only wonder tourist arrived and stayed for a whoever looked into the mirror and much money, time and energy; needs of food, water and peace. if they are functioning at all. Queries put up to the night. The next morning, he took out whatever they saw - they liked and however we need to also realize TPRF’s – Food for People, is an concerned departments have only resulted in more his mirror and put it up on a wall so they all wanted the mirror for this simple and basic human innovative program that provides he could shave. He cleaned up and themselves. quality that when you are content, nutritious meals to children and bewildering responses- a classic example of the shaved, but forgot to take the mirror Finally, a wise man happened to you are nice and when you are not ailing adults in India, Nepal and effectiveness of passing the buck around that has off the wall before he travelled on. come there. When he saw the fights, content, whew! Forget it. If Ghana.The excerpts of Prem Rawat’s been at work in all government set ups. While An elderly villager with grey hair, he asked, “Why are you all somebody is in your lane and just message are available online at bright eyes and shiny face saw the fighting? Different people looks at you implying, “Can I come www.timelesstoday.com and formulation of policies and systems to control and mirror on the wall and looked into it. answered, “I want this thing in front?” you will drive your car a www.premrawat.com. regulate traffic may be a beginning in the right direction, the fact remains that the increasing number National & International News of vehicles need additional space to accommodate them and juggling acts of the traffic system by the experts, however efficient and experienced they Air Force Marshal Arjan Singh was actor Mandira Bedi’s may be, will not bear fruit. Construction of additional parking spaces at strategic locations, bypasses and uncle and a fourth generation soldier flyovers, and most importantly providing subways at New Delhi, Sept. 18: Among the uncle, passed away this evening. A AIR FORCE CHIEF AT 45 and fourth biggest global force. important and crowded junctions will go a long way galaxy of politicians including true officer and a gentleman. Will miss Marshal Arjan Singh was the first, POST-AIR FORCE CAREER in reducing these problems. The need to streamline President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime him dearly.” after three generations, from the After his retirement in 1969, Arjan Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Mandira Bedi is related to Marshal family to become a commissioned Singh took the position of the and re-orient the traffic police personnels is also Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the Arjan Singh through his wife Teji officer of the Armed Forces. Marshal Ambassador to Switzerland in 1971. He being felt by the public. Turning a blind eye to the three chiefs of the armed forces, who Singh, who died in 2011. Teji Singh Arjan Singh is best remembered for concurrently held the position of the irregularities being committed by the drivers of visited the residence of Indian Air was Mandira Bedi’s maternal aunt. his contribution in the 1965 war as Ambassador to the Vatican. From Force Marshal Arjan Singh in New Marshal Arjan Singh had married Teji the Air Force chief. Switzerland, he moved to Kenya as various public and commercial transport vehicles in Delhi to pay their tributes, was also Singh in 1948. Born in 1919, Arjan Singh joined the High Commissioner in 1974 and stayed consideration for a “quick handshake” has been well present actor and TV personality Marshal Arjan Singh was the fourth British Indian air force at the age of there till 1977. documented- despite the dangers and inconveniences Mandira Bedi. generation soldier from his family. His 19 in 1938 as pilot officer. He rose From 1975 to 1981, Arjan Singh served Air Force Marshal Arjan Singh was great-grandfather Sultana Singh was through the ranks fast and at the on the National Commission for such greedy acts causes. the uncle of actor Mandira Bedi, who the Naib Risaldar in the Guides time of Independence, Arjan Singh Minorities.