Purposeless to Purposeful 

by Simran Parikh, USA

An experience of moving from a life of purposelessness to being purposeful with Mohanji’s blessings!

In September 2023, I met Mohanji for the first time. When I was on my way to meet him, I felt extremely doubtful and unsure of why I was going. My mom was going to meet Mohanji in Texas, but I didn’t want to accompany her. At the time, I wasn’t seeking a guru or a master in my life.

However, the moment I saw Mohanji at the airport, everything changed. I immediately felt a deep connection.  I went home and began to sob uncontrollably, and at that moment, my life changed forever.

The story of meeting him and the transformative process that followed is nothing less than extraordinary. In January of 2021, I began college. This chapter of my life was supposed to be a new start for me and become something I would remember as a great experience. However, I did not know at the time that this life wasn’t meant for me. I was academically struggling, and I was uncertain of what I wanted out of life. I was hesitant about what I wanted to study in college, leading me to switch my major a few times.

The fear of not knowing where I was headed in life made me lose all motivation to do anything. Most people always knew me as a happy, outgoing, bubbly person. Still, deep down, I was constantly carrying heavy insecurity and dislike of myself, which caused me to enter into depression.

During college, there were days I couldn’t get out of bed to go to class because of my depression. As a result of my lack of motivation and depression, I began to fail my classes. The situation became worse when I began having panic attacks daily. Deep down, I knew that I would not stay in college for much longer due to my low grades. I never told my parents or friends how much I was struggling. It was incredibly painful to keep that feeling trapped inside of me, but I was scared to ask for help. In my third semester, I was asked to leave because I couldn’t keep my GPA high enough to continue at the University.

I returned home, and then a few months later, I decided to start community college. I thought being at home would help with my low feelings, leading me to do better in school. However, this life was still not meant for me. Despite my efforts to make changes, I continuously failed my classes. Few months after meeting Mohanji, I was asked to leave college for the second time. But this is just the beginning of the story.

In January 2024, after falling out of community college, I decided I couldn’t return to school for a while and needed a break. I spoke to a close family friend about it, and she guided me to Mohanji. She encouraged me to travel to India alone, attend the Divine Trails of Datta, and meet Mohanji. Without hesitation, I decided to go. Though I was anxious and a little afraid to embark on this journey by myself, I knew it was the right decision.

When I arrived in India and met Mohanji for the second time in Pune, I instantly broke down in uncontrollable sobs, just like the first time I saw him. Later, he sat on a couch, and I sat beside him. He asked me my name and what my plans were after the Datta Trails. I had booked a one-way ticket, hoping to travel with him to Australia, but when he asked the question, I froze and simply said, “I don’t know.”

Throughout the week on the trails, I saw Mohanji every few days. I was always so nervous about greeting him or saying anything, and I would shy away.

Fast forward to Ganeshpuri, where I was with the same family friend who had encouraged me to come to India. She asked if I had spoken to Mohanji yet, and I admitted I hadn’t. One day after lunch, as Mohanji was leaving the room, she gave me a little push, and I mustered the courage to hug him and whisper, “Can I speak to you if it’s possible?” He replied, “Yes, now.”

I was so nervous that I forgot everything I had wanted to say. Nonetheless, we spoke, and it was an incredible conversation. Mohanji told me I could join him in Australia, and a few days later, I landed there.

Australia was a dream come true—an incredible place where my life completely turned around. A few days after arriving, I had a one-on-one with Mohanji. I cried as I shared all my problems, and he calmly reassured me that everything would be okay and work out.

A few days later, we spoke again, and I told him that the lack of direction in my life was causing me a lot of stress, as I knew I’d eventually need to work and earn a living. He suggested, “Why don’t you learn things from Thea, like about Mhouse Media?” And so, I did.

Thea sent me some videos on photography and other topics. I watched them all, took notes, and prepared my questions. The next day, when I saw Mohanji and Thea, she handed me the Mhouse Media badge and said it was mine. Mohanji then told me, “Officially employed, youngest employee of Mhouse Media.”

The following day, Thea handed me her camera and said, “Take some photos today.” I was in shock—I had never done photography before and didn’t know much about it. But I did my best and took photos that day. A few days later, Thea gave me a Mhouse Media t-shirt, and again, Mohanji said, “Simran, employed.”

I started learning more and more about photography, taking pictures during the programs, etc. Towards the end of the retreat in Australia, I asked Mohanji if it was possible to continue working and traveling for a bit, so he told me, “Yes.”

Before I knew it, I planned to go to the MCB USA for the entire retreat and work with Mhouse Media there. I went home for two weeks and told my family about my experience in Australia, and they were so happy and thrilled. I went to the USA MCB, and it was absolutely wonderful to be in Mohanji’s presence and continue learning and working. Once that retreat ended, I wanted to see where I could go next, and Father said if I can, I can go to Europe. And so I did!

The few months I spent in Europe were absolutely amazing. Each center I went to had a different feeling. I learned something new about myself and my love for photography in each place. But in the end, all these places made me stronger and my purpose stronger. Whatever ups and downs I had were for a reason. I got to meet so many new people, make new connections, and have a second family who will always be there. 

Mohanji is the purest form of love I know; he will always help and guide you. He gives you a purpose you didn’t even know you had. He gave me a purpose and something to do that I actually love. Mohanji always says, “Go with the flow, and don’t plan out your life.” I can see now that the things I thought were “supposed” to happen in my life didn’t, but all the things I never expected I would do were happening.

My love and faith for Mohanji will always remain strong because I know He is always with me, holding my hand. So for now, I end this here, and all I can say is, Thank you, Mohanji, for everything, and I love you the most.

|| JAI BRAHMARISHI MOHANJI ||

Edited & Published by – Testimonials Team, 8^th November 2024

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