Preface

1. Preface
Every one has a treasure of experiences in Life. But every one may not find it easy to
document the same. On number of occasions, I made an attempt to jot down the memories
of a particular person or an event. Some times I wrote chronologically. Due to
pre-occupation, this programme could not be continued for long.
My childhood circumstance made me stronger, go getter, having absolute faith on efforts
(Karma) and a disciplined person. It also made me outspoken, at times unnecessarily. It is
really surprising that even a person like me had unlimited hidden vibrations (Spandane)
on various issues. The entire credit goes to my beloved wife Mrs. Sumitra for this
transformation. It was possible to unearth my hidden vibrations due to her excessive
sensitive nature. I learned to live from my wife.
Few years back, I had read the book titled ‘The Last Lecture’ written by Randy Pausch. He
delivered the lecture on 18-09-2007 as he did not have long to live. “We cannot change the
cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand.” —said Randy Pausch. But the lecture he
gave—“Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams”—wasn’t about dying. It was about the
importance of overcoming obstacles, of enabling the dreams of others, of seizing every
moment (because “time is all you have...and you may find one day that you have less than
you think”). It was a summation of everything Randy had come to believe. It was about
Living. This book inspired me a lot.
As a novel concept, I wrote a letter to my grandson on the occasion of his 1st birthday i.e.
10-06-2010. As I was writing the letter, this idea of writing the Last lecture struck my mind.
Why not make an attempt? I have also lived against all odds in Life. I tried to overcome
the problems almost single handedly. My Life experience was unique, which had great
influence on my thinking and my outlook towards Life.
Friends, my childhood would meet you time and again in various Articles as it has
affected my entire Life and forced me to develop philosophies to counter the ill effects of
that pain. Some portion may get repeated in different Articles but with a different context.
I am sure that readers will excuse me for this unavoidable repetition.

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Friends, I am aware that I have not done anything extraordinary in my Life but I did
everything with full involvement and sincerity. I request readers to judge me not from
where I have reached but from where I have started my Life journey. I have evaluated
my success from not what I have achieved but what I had to give up achieving it.
Friends, I am proud to say that I lived as per my wish. I had set Life Time Table in my
mind since young age. I assumed life span of 60 years and decided to accommodate all my
dreams, education, career, social service ideas, hobbies, relaxation, relations etc. In fact,
I always prayed and requested GOD to call me back after 60 years. I am happy to say that
I have managed all my affairs including career, finances, relationship in such a way that if
GOD really decides to accept my request, I will have no regrets. However GOD did not
accept my prayer.
I never compromised on my Life philosophy. My employers and clients allowed me to
work as per my wish and without interference.
Reference to some persons living and dead is inevitable in such type of writing. I have
no intention of insulting or hurting anyone but if somebody is hurt inadvertently, I express
my sincere apology for the same, well in advance. The purpose of making reference to a
particular person is not to comment on that person but to unearth his / her impact on my
mind and personality.
I am dedicating my Autobiography to the fond memories of my parents. My father had
left a great impact on my Life. He was a true ‘Karma Yogi’. His Life Philosophy still
inspires and offers solution in case of need.
Your Life should be like a square meal. Your destination of ‘Happiness’ in Life will be
your mind itself if you can manage to keep balance /strike equilibrium between your
educational/occupational career, family, health and friendship. I feel that I am fairly
successful in this game.
I would sum up my Life in one of the favourite Gazal. ‘Bhogile je dukha jyala sukh
mhanawe lagale. Evadhe mi bhogile ki maj hasave lagale.’ (I had to consider my pains and
sorrows as happiness and I faced hardships to such an extent that I had to laugh at it.)

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I request readers to read the Autobiography serially to capture the real effect of my Life.
I take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to Mrs. Sumitra, Deven, Devyani, and
Romin, who have inspired me to write autobiography. Devyani deserves special thanks
for carefully reading the Autobiography and making useful suggestions. Thanks Devyani.
Best wishes to all.
Sudhir Vaidya
15-05-2021