In the holy presence of Pujyashree Bhupendrabhai Pandya, an educational session on Meditation and Achieving Peace of Mind was held on June 24, 2005 at Steve Madden Ltd, New York. Arvind Dharia, CFO of the company, has been organizing these sessions every year.

Employees were eagerly waiting for this year's session. They were taken to the world of inner peace and harmony by Pujyashree Bhupendrabhai Pandya during a 40-minute meditation session. Enlightened by this unique journey, they shared their divine experiences after the session. Pujyashree Bhupendrabhai explained the meaning of their experiences and opened the door for them to be in touch with their inner self.

In the second half, Guruji gave practical insight to everyone and shared 12 pearls of spiritual wisdom to attain peace of mind.

We are attaching this practical guideline as a memento for everyone.

1. Achieving Peace of Mind in Fast Paced World : Pearls of wisdom

2. Learn to let go of things.

3. Do not hold on to anything.

4. Do not punish yourself for the wrong done by others.

5. Have faith in yourself, your teacher and God.

6. Cultivate and preserve a positive mental attitude.

7. Set high goals, put your best efforts, and accept the outcome as God's grace.

8. Be realistic in your expectations and plans.

9. Live in the present; your actions today create your tomorrow.

10. Know the meaning of sacrifice. Give selflessly.

11. Express Gratitude.

12. Reorient your thinking and your relationship with yourself. Learn to tolerate yourself and others.

13. Learn to be at peace with yourself.

14. Train your mind: (a) to accept a 'No' (b) to wait and (c) to accept the unexpected.

15. Appreciate others and be appreciated.

16. Give unconditional love to all.

17. Spread the fragrance of love around you. Sharing your love with others removes loneliness.