Jyoti's 50th Birthday Coffetable Book

As you turn 50, I raise a toast in my signature style. “let the green tea pour, the melodious hindi music roll and You watch your life unfold.” The most beautiful time in your life is NOW!! So.....just enjoy it. Happy birthday, My golden girl!! Love you forever. – Gudia 47

Thanks to Jyoti for bringing back the love in our lives.. Wishing you a Happy Golden birthday and all the happiness in the world! God bless you always! With love.. – Sunil and Manisha Sabharwal Dear Jyoti, A very Happy Birthday to you!! The moment I say your name, my memories take me down the lane. You were always a humble and friendly person. I still remember our school days, going to Deep Market and playing car racing games at the video games parlour, teasing Anupama, our crushes and stupid fights. I cannot forget John ka bread pakora and idli sambhar. There is a lot to write. We have grown up together eating each other’s lunch. I really cherish each and every memory. Time passed and the distances grew. We lost contact but your place in my heart is preserved. Hoping to meet you soon. May God always bless you with happiness and good health. Love you!! – Monika Gupta 48

Hi Lali, Wishing you a Very Happy 50th Birthday.  Its been years that we have met or spoken with each other in contrast to those good old days when there was not a single day that went without being in one argument or the other. We grew together like a family. I still remember those wonderful days and feel nostalgic. I wish we could relive those days. Happy Birthday Once again.   – Aajesh Jyoti I want to wish you a very Happy 50th Birthday! Wish I was there in person, but know that I think of you with fondness and love. Even though we haven’t met face to face in decades, anytime we have spoken on the phone or Facebook, it seems that we can take off into a conversation, as if we never separated. Jyoti you are a generous, kind and loving person and a great friend. Shopon (I know I spelt it wrong) you are a very lucky guy, but you already knew that, because you chose her to be your life partner. May you both have the most joyful life ahead with your family! Cheers to you and happy birthday again Jyoti! I will always remember our long trips to Kalkaji to study Physics and Botany. The journey was better in your company and I will always remember with a smile how we laughed and struggled together. Ashish joins me in wishing you also I love you!! Muah! We always – Vikranta 49

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Jyoti welcome to the Gang of FABULOUS 50.. Age is just a number created to make us realize that we should be doing this and not doing that. Hey gorgeous Doctor, lets make sure now that we are wiser and smarter to live life for all what we have not achieved... but always wanted One of that is meeting more often.... Enjoy your day to the fullest, loads of Health and Happiness to you love. GOD BLESS. – Sonia Bajaj 51

Dear Jyoti As I begin thinking about the bond we share, here are the snapshots that come to my mind... 1988 - August/September.... First year of college - Manipal - Indra girls hostel -Room no. 89 and 81- Corridor mates-the start of a lifetime of friendship.... I can’t remember the exact date we connected.... but remember all the fun times clearly.... the midnight biscuit sessions....scavenging for food!.... the varied cake cuttings.... and eggings.... the fun filled carefree moments.... The terrible Mess food.... the sambhar rasam and red rice.... with coconut in everything.... the Ideal chocolate icecream.... Gudbad sundaes.... Cheese omelette sandwiches and cold coffees at Shanthalas.... The moaning and groaning before tests and exams.... the late nights in the liabrary.... lots of fun and some studying. The budding romances and crushes.... heartbreaks.... weeping and crying in the middle of the nights.... over many a reasons- important or totally irrelevant.... The get togethers.... the birthday celebrations.... the evenings in Udipi.... Malpe beach.... the bike rides.... Old hindi music.... Ghazals.... Kishore Kumar.... Gulzar.... the soft rock of the 80’s.... the era of the cassette players.... the incessant rains.... Those were the golden days and we made the most of them in every way.... Cementing our bonds.... everyday without even realising.... 52

My graduation.... all of us staying in your room.... Going to meet Shopon in Mangalore.... his amazing voice.... the lovely songs.... the fun evenings.... the nonstop chatter and jokes.... There was never a lack of topics to chat about and contemplate on.... The amazing nights spent at National park and BQ-8.... Through varying schedules.... graduations.... post graduations.... Mathura.... marriage.... 53

The time when Nakul came into my life.... our wedding time.... with Preeti and Meeta right there.... The puja in Vrindavan.... the much awaited marriage of Jyoti and Shopon with 6 Pandits in Delhi.... the excitement.... love and laughter.... the start of a new chapter in both our lives.... becoming wives- daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, followed by the prized degree of motherhood. The arrival of the kids.... our angels from heaven and the joy of our lives.... Chaitanya.... Samya.... Shaivya.... Siya and Piya.... their first birthdays.... your much awaited visits to Delhi.... During this time it somehow evolved that Aunty and Uncle became my best buddies.... and I learnt to truly cherish how very very special they are.... Today I wish to take this opportunity to tell you Jyoti how truly blessed you are to have them as your guides and parents in this life time. We met when we were 17 or 18.... and today you are turning 50! How time has flown.... At the onset of the golden era in your life.... I want you know that you are ‘truly cherished’. You are one of a kind.... Large-hearted and loving.... Brilliant and capable.... You are my true family.... Love you lots and forever.... Cheers to the next 50 years.... May they be blessed.... power-packed and full of love, laughter, health, lightness, peace, success and contentment.... – Sucheta 54

Happy Birthday to a wonderful person...kind and compassionate... a wonderful friend and aunt. Dont' panic, those aren't grey hairs you see. They're strands of birthday glitter growing out of your head! Congratulations.... love always – Sucharu 55

Happy Birthday Dearest Jyoti di! Here's wishing your 50th birthday celebrations are as fantastic and full of warmth as you are. A friendship with you of 24+ years has been my privilege. Though we lost in touch in between, we reconnected again. I know we do not talk/meet, but my New Year resolution is to call you more often. You are like sunshine, whom ever you meet, you bring along so much warmth, joy and fun to their lives. On this milestone, I wish and pray that the journey from now on be even more joyful & healthy with happy adventures. Lots of love and hugs – Urvashi 56

'The most caring, generous, loving and selfless person I know\".   – Chan 57

Jyoti is a beautiful person inside and out, her generosity and kindness touches each and every one who comes her way. Extremely responsible, she could actually teach the Harvard School of Management a thing or two about organisation. We are truly fortunate to be her friends and wish her a happy and blessed future. - Rohini and Manish Baijal 58

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I spent 4 years studying in the same campus with Jyoti knowing only that she existed. One fine day, years later, my dear friend Shopon, tells me he’s getting married (to Jyoti) and I must be there. I really met her first at her wedding reception, and decided she was a wonderful lady and my friend was lucky to be sharing his future with her. I was wrong on 2 counts: she being wonderful and he being lucky. Both adjectives fell so short!! As I know today she’s been all a life companion can be and a whole lot more and she adds a crown to the Saha name. God bless her, on this lovely occasion, and God bless the truly splendid family she’s made. – Dinesh Maskeri Always smiling and cheerful and ready to help. A wonderful person – Deeva patil I have known Jyoti since Manipal days and have wonderful memories of the good times we shared as friends. She has been a pillar of strength for her family and friends. A fantastic person with a clean heart. Wishing her a fantabulous birthday and all the happiness in the years to come. Shopon my dear friend - you are lucky man to have Jyoti in your life. Best wishes. – Ajay Pahuja 60

Behind you - all your memories and achievements  Before you - all your dreams and goals  Around you - all those who love you  Within you - a most wonderful heart and soul  Happy happy 50th birthday Jyoti! Wishing you all the best life can offer!  With loads of love – Akila, Srinidhi and Lakshmi 61

My trainee Dr Shopon Saha had promised me an introduction to a good friend of his visiting from Australia. She had just flown in from Australia. My wife and I waited for them to arrive at our house one evening as we had a table booked at an Indian restaurant in Derby for dinner. My first encounter with this wonderful girl who was introduced to me as Jyoti was remarkable. She was delightfully confident and her first question to me was that “why had I not appointed Shopon on a permanent post as registrar”. I could see the annoyance and embarrassment on Shopon’s face. However, he didi not realise that I was not taken aback by the forthright suggestion but was impressed with her confidence as well and I realised that she was probably more than just a visiting friend to him. Her suggestion was purely out of love and care. We became good friends and they were kind to me and invited me to their wedding in Delhi. They organised my trip along with my visa which was difficult to be granted for a British subject with declared place of birth being Karachi, Pakistan. With my further relationship with them and Shopon's progress through surgical training ranks and their stay in Derby for few years before the family moved to Chester, I got to know them and their parents far more closely. Jyoti being the eldest daughter was very keen and determined to look after her siblings and be equally attentive to her family. The most tragic event in their family’s life was her youngest sister’s affliction with a dreadful cancer. Her sister Preeti was an equally strong girl who was loved by us all. Jyoti was the tower of strength to Preeti, her parents and her sister Mita who was residing in Dubai. During all this time Jyoti also had her first pregnancy and had given birth to a girl. Thereafter to twin girls. Three children, family and siblings to care for emotionally and for their physical wellbeing was very strenuous task but she excelled in its delivery. Preeti unfortunately lost her battle to cancer with devastating effect on her parents and sisters. Jyoti remained steadfast in her support to her parents. There aren’t many individuals I have known with such character and strength. Jyoti was very good academically too. Hence, not surprisingly, she completed her training with successful completion of all her post graduate exams to further her career as general practitioner in the NHS. I could write pages on her and run out of space but description of her character, accolades and personality will not end. – Iftikhar 62

I have known Jyoti for over 15 years, she is like family to me, one of finest person I have met in my journey of life, have shared some wonderful times and some very sad times together. Always smiling, her presence brings so much energy. She is easy to talk to, so vibrant, and confident... the list is endless. Jyoti will always say it as it is to your face and will lookout for you behind your back. her friendship is precious to me, because she is a gem of a person. Many people walk in and out of your life, but Jyoti, stamped a footprint on my heart that will remain with me forever. Lastly, thank you for coming into my life and being a true friend. – Talat 63

Jyoti is a great friend and her helpful with an extrovert which attitude makes her one of a kind. She has left Derby but her impact is such that whenever we pass Heatherton, we always remember the Sahas. – Nitin Kolhe We were with Jyoti and her family for a brief period. However it seems we know her forever. Jyoti is a very kind, caring and dynamic/happening person. In spite of a very busy lifestyle she has time and energy for everyone individually and makes everyone feel special and important. That’s because she is herself special and a delight to have as a friend. Wishing her the most special wishes for this special milestone and the future.  – Jaishree and Ravi 64

When we were all living in Derby, at every difficult or challenging time Jyoti was one person you could always count on being there to help. Like family but without the craziness! Jyoti has always beenlikethebigsisterneither of us had. Giving free medical advice one day and serving great food and hospitality the next. Big hearted and generous, straight talking but kind, impressive yet humble. There's no one on earth quite like her. One of a kind. Happy Birthday Jyoti! We all wish you a long happy healthy and prosperous life with your wonderful family. Lots of love, – Sadiq Zehra, Alicia and Zainab 65

Dear Jyoti You are the most humble and sincere friend. I must say that we all admire your soft but strong heart. You are very close to not only me but to my entire family. May you have a blessed life ahead. Happy Birthday!! I can’t believe you are 50! It must be your 40th birthday...) – Farhan 66

I always tell my family that Jyoti is the best example of a female role model. How to build a career, family and a social circle... I want all the female members of my family to be like Jyoti. She is a glowing example of a great mum, partner, friend, daughter and sister. This is how every women should be like and especially in my conservative society, we need people like Jyoti as an example of a modern independent woman. I still remember I first saw her on video call you made when she and Preeti were in Australia and then we went together to Bowtry to buy your Toyota. Always smiling, I never saw anger in her at same time telling truth. Who can forget her composure during the difficult time of her sister's illness. Her kind gesture of supporting us during the earthquake time in my hometown of Muzaffarabad. I can’t believe she is 50 as still as young as I first saw her all those 16 years ago. Her parents must be proud of her. I wish her every success and health in life and many more golden jubilee celebrations. Shopon, you are lucky and so are your daughters. – Nauman Love you Jyoti 67

Dear Jyoti, As you brace yourself to enter the second half of life, it must give you immeasurable pleasure to look back at your last 50 years too… The day you were born on 5th Feb 1970... Your first cry must have given your parents plenty of tears of joy… the best possible gift to them… they brought you in to this world… and your past 50 years of life must have given your parents many many proud moments… You have evolved into a most kind, fun loving, intelligent and independent thinking person… now a mother of the most wonderful 3 daughters - Samya, Siya and Piya... You have totally mesmerized a gentleman called Shopon, whose devotion to you has brought the prolific persona in you to shine out wherever you have travelled and lived… We can say this with reasonable certainty as we have met some of your friends & family from the past, either in person or seen their admiration for you via social media… Meeting your parents, sister Meeta and her kids and your cousins, we could sense the deep bond of love you have with them and you don’t hesitate to share that with us… Your vast network of friends around the globe is a true testament of your very approachable and friendly nature… We met you when you moved to Chester… still remember when we met for the first time almost 8 years ago… we have never looked back and have been your “fan” ever since! The bond of friendship deepened over a period of years and we have spent many hours together having a good time… We shared each other’s joy and at times some sorrows too… 68

You continue to strive for higher echelons of human endeavours, be it charitable work or spiritual activities… Your charitable acts in India, UK or Africa are never ending and you are there with buckets of compassion and self-sacrifice for the betterment of humanity. You do it with such ease that, it is only possible by a genuine human being with a heart of gold! Your finesse and attention to details to put an indelible stamp on your new home “STACKPOLLY” is well and truly taking shape…. We pray for all the happiness and health in that new beautiful home… we look forward to spending many more years in your company and remain inspired by your life as you prepare to pass the landmark birthday…. The traditional Indian “Van Pravesh” at the age of 50 is true, but your ‘juvenile heart’ has a lot more time before you have anything to worry about! Let your passion fly higher… Let your spirituality climb new peaks… Let your innocent self immerse amongst your loved ones… let the ‘baker’ in you stay close to those tantalising taste buds…. Let your ‘Olfactory bulb’ stay ready for those amazing aromas of flowers from your garden…. Let your caring and loving-self, bring smiles and comfort for your family and friends…. Let your love flow…. As you enter the new era… Jyoti let your “Kalash” overflow…. Keep turning life experiences in to your sense of inner happiness, just like the Sun at dawn spreading its light making those clouds change colour… Let your love continue to irrigate your family and friends with that divine nectar… just like the morning sun does to the garden and courtyard…. Let the dreams of tomorrow be true, like the radiant face of earth on kissing the Sun rays at the dawn…. Keep spreading joy and laughter, just like droplets of water on the green carpet of grass twinkling with first rays of morning Sun…. May god keep on blessing you… with happiness! Very best wishes… – Mina and Mayur (Abhijay and Rutujay) 69

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Jyoti has been our great and dear friend for many years.  When we need a friend to laugh with, we think of Jyoti,  When we need a friend to smile with, we think of Jyoti,  When we need someone to give us guidance, we think of Jyoti,  When we need someone to give us help, we think of Jyoti,  When we need a hug, we think of Jyoti,  When we want to get up to mischief, we think of Jyoti, Our life is better with Jyoti for so many reasons. She is a true friend. Wishing you all the best, love and happiness for the future.  Love – Raj, Archna, Mani & Ella 71

Dearest Jyoti, Have a great 50th and wishes for many more happy healthy days. We feel blessed that you have come into our lives and feel grateful for the countless happy memories, fun and laughter we’ve had over the years. Neha says that Jyoti aunty is the best at coming up with quizzes having the weirdest questions!! Happy Birthday Jyoti Love always, – Shanthi, Meera and Neha 72

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Jyoti came into our lives when the twins joined King’s school with Alya. We soon became friends and have had some truly enjoyable years. Jyoti helped us in all sorts of ways from simply sharing stories to being the ‘go to’ person for advice on family and health matters - a great confident, property/restaurant finder and a trusted friend. She encourages her family to be better people and is an inspiration to us all. Her humour and compassion teamed with a serious demeanour make Jyoti a pleasure to be around. We always look forward to being in her company. Shopon may have the title ‘Mr Saha’ at The Countess of Chester but that title has to be left behind as once he gets home it is clear who wears the trousers at Woodbank - something not lost on the numerous contractors during the house renovation!!! We have it on good authority that Jyoti is a ‘drill sergeant’ on holiday, preparing each day with military precision, overuling Sat Nav and disputing Trip advisor to get the best outcome for all, or as some may see it ‘her own way’! That being said, we would gladly join her on vacation if only to witness the whole thing first hand. We recall the occasion when Jyoti defeated GPS and got her and Tugba lost in Delamere Forest, perhaps it is best to keep the Satnav on for the time being???? Looking forward to making some more wonderful memories and close by saying your New Year’s Eve dress was voted ‘The Sexiest’ at the Party! We wish you a very Happy Birthday! Love always, – Paul & Tugba and Alya 74

Dear Jyoti Wishing you the happiest of birthdays this year! To say that you are a friend, more of sister and just a great person to hang out with, sounds kind of cliche’; You are more of our spiritual guru, our moral compass and some one so close that we can converse and relate with each other, in a space that is beyond the idea of right doing and wrong doing. We admire you for the maturity, strength and balance you have always displayed in life and look up to your patience and understanding with people. We applaud and rejoice your pursuit of spiritual enlightenment and ‘inner engineering’ - not just for your own-self, but more so for the happiness and peace for everyone around you. Our lives are better for knowing you and the world is a better place for having you in it. We wish nothing but great joy and peace for you on your special day. So, Here's to 50 years of incredible you…and an incredible 50 more! – Ashu, Navneet and Arjun 75

Our dearest Veera...   Celebrations!! Your big birthday is here!! You are such a wonderful person, so close to our heart and you deserve so much happiness on your special day. We hope it is filled with joy and laughter!! We appreciate all you do and we feel richly blessed to have a friend like you! Lots of love and best wishes for a super happy life.. – Kapil Rohini Anushka and Siddhant

What an honour to write about our lovely friend who is my lovely little sister. Jyoti is a wonderful selfless friend who keeps her friends above herself. She is very caring and is true to everyone. With her one gets what one sees. Over a period of time we have become very fond of her and enjoy her company. She is a great host and we are lucky to be in her friends circle. We wish her all the best and may God bless her with all thehappinessand contentment! – Praveen Archana and Shreya 77

Jyoti.... true to her name, she has Lit up the spiritual path for me and many others. Jyoti... a warm and happy person, easy to talk to. You can be assured to feel happy and light after talking to her. Always has solutions to your problems! Jyoti... a fun loving individual always lights up the room with her humour and wit. Jyoti... always gives, her generosity is exemplary. She has paved the path for many of us to help charities and the community. A true friend, Jyoti, a very happy birthday! Lots of love – Pranava and Rahul 78

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When I think of Jyoti, I think think Jyoti is a very special soul. The whole room radiates of beautiful sparkling colours of when she walks in the room.. I met her couple of years yellow, silver and blue, of kindness, ago at the Art of living sessions but for me it feels I have of love, and a mother to many. Jyoti known her forever  Happy birthday dear friend.   has such a kind heart and it is a true pleasure to know her. Wishing her – Vandana all the best for celebrating 50 years of life. – Lindsey Jyoti is a wonderful, kind & gracious woman - an absolute treasure.   – Maggie I just want her to know that I love her and she’s like a sister, mother and daughter to me. – Helen AOL 80

Happy Birthday Happy 50th Birthday Jyoti! Jyoti You are a very Special Lady who I met We are blessed to have through your man! Your kind hearted a friend like you in our and caring and I am a great fan! Have a lives. Your deeds are ever great day lots of love. inspirational, the charity work you do and the way – Helen Brown you lead your life and helping all your friends in the mindfulness programs. 81 Your hospitality is second to none. I wish you will be more energetic and enthusiastic in the things you love to do the most. Love – Satya and Kanthi It had been said that “To have a good friend is one of the highest delights in life; to be a good friend is one of the noblest and most difficult undertakings” Although I don’t see Jyoti very often, she has been a really ‘Good friend’ a positive influence in my life. She is generous and forgiving and always available to listen. I can always be sure to get an honest opinion and a fresh perspective no matter what the issue may be. Her presence is greatly appreciated. I would like to wish her a very happy and peaceful 50th birthday and hope to share many more years of friendship with her. – Vandan

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From the time we have known Jyoti, we have found her to embody calmness and composure. She is gentle and has a very affectionate smile. Jyoti’s behaviour and personality puts everybody at ease and draws us closer to her. We wish Jyoti the very best of health and joy. May we see many more such happy occassions in her life. – Geeta and Bidyut Dear Jyoti Congratulations on your 50th! It’s been a privilege to know you and we feel lucky to be your friend. You are very inspirational, supportive and fun to be with. Some of the recent initiatives taken by you are not only going to leave a lifetime of benefits to others around you but are also setting standards of how real friends do good for each others without expecting anything in return. For us, you and Shopon are probably a definition of a friendship. Wish you the best on this special day with many more years to come! Life is only half way through and at this stage, I’m sure you’ll agree that a popular line from a movie is befitting - “picture abhi baki hai mere dost!” Love – Nidhi and Darshak 83

Jyothi, lovingly called Jyothirmai - a positive warm person who has won many personal battles with a positive outlook. She has inspired us with her spiritual knowledge as well as other worldly knowledge (not suitable to print). \"Jyothi is a good friend like a star, not always seen but always there for us\". – Sanath and Usha 84

A friendly, smiling face with an ability to inspire the Loving Wishes to our warm and affectionate friend whole community towards spirituality - that is Jyoti! Jyoti!! With best wishes on her 50th birthday! In this journey of life, some people are hard to forget and YOU will definitely be one of them. – Rajvinder and Sukhjit I cannot thank you enough for introducing me to the path of practicing Kriya and Meditation. Your enthusiasm in bringing people together for noble causes which is truly incredible.  May God bless you with robust health and immense happiness in the next innings of your life. Happy 50th Birthday. Keep inspiring everyone as always!!.  – Parimala Jyoti is a beautiful person inside and out. She is graceful, generous, is a proud mother and wife who has a beautiful home. We wish her a very Happy 50th Birthday. May she always be happy and get what she wishes in abundance. Love always from – Joe and Simi 85

For me Jyoti is an honest and outspoken person. I admire her calmness in any given situation. A cool -headed person who brings out humour at any gathering. Her enthusiasm and efforts to help the needy are commendable. I wish her lots of happiness and success in finding her dream business alongwith a healthy life. – Roopa 86

It’s been wonderful knowing you. We have shared our stresses and our triumphs and part of the journey of our lives. I hope we can make many more wonderful memories in the years to come... – Tasneem 87

Jyoti ji (as we fondly used to address her) - Firstly wish you a Very Happy Golden B’day! Both Shopon ji and you were amongst the first few people we had met in Chester. The bond that clicked from day one has only grown stronger over a period of time despite the physical distances. We have always seen you as a super confident and very caring person with no formalities attached. We respect you a lot especially for this. Time spent with all of you will always be a fond memory. We wish you a Very Happy B’day again!! – Mansi and Siddharth 88

Loving Jyoti... You've always been great at sharing and caring. On this milestone Birthday, may you be blessed tenfold with love that you have given unselfishly to others. We are so proud to be your family friends. May you have a happy and healthy Birthday. God bless you. Love – Chithi, Chithapa and Jeevan 89

Jyoti is like a younger sister to me, full of love and affection. She is caring, considerate and courteous. I regard myself very lucky and fortunate to know her and her family. She is a dedicated soul towards the Art of Living programme and the learnings from the Bhagwad Gita. Our local Hindu community has greatly benefited by her tireless efforts and dedication to teach and spread the awareness of the teachings of Lord Krishna by arranging the series of lectures by an excellent teacher at her home. She has generously hosted these workshops at her home with the help of her husband Shopon who I think deserves a special mention for being a nice human being and a supportive husband. I wish Jyoti a wonderful 50th birthday with many more to come. – Jai Nankani 90

From the short time we worked at her home, Jyoti was very hospitable and made us feel very welcome offering us plenty of food and drinks. In my opinion, Jyoti is a very kind and humble person. However when pushed too far, she can also be stern when needed. It seems to me that Jyoti likes and wants to help people in anyway she can. So I really hope Jyoti has a very happy birthday ! – Damon Scott Jyothi is an amazing person. Always happy and smiling. She brings a positive energy around her. I have never seen her talking, thinking or expressing any negative attitude. She taught me a wonderful lesson - “Avoiding some people in your life for your emotional well being is not a weakness but a strength”. God bless you Jyothi! – Ravish 91

I feel privileged to have come across you in my life - such an inspiring, generous, kind-hearted and spiritual human being. You are always there to listen and are so committed to helping those less fortunate. I have always been made to feel so welcome when you open your house for group Kriya and satsangs. I hope to continue sharing great moments and experiences with you. I wish you the very best on your 50th birthday with your wonderful family. May this life bring you all the things you wish for. Lots of Love – Inma Jyoti, J OYFUL Y OUTHFUL  O RGANISED  T ALENTED I NTELLIGENT  Jyoti is a person filled with a “Joyful” heart and  “Youthful” energy. She is always seen being full of enthusiasm.. She is a great mother a wonderful wife and a well “Organized” doctor. Devotion is naturally filled in her. We wish a wonderful 50th birthday to this “Talented” and “Intelligent” lady. Have a great time ahead. –: Best Wishes :– – Kanda, Sudha and Prashanth 92

Dear Jyoti, I have known Jyoti only for the last five years as a friend. I am hugely impressed by her clarity of vision, focussed attitude and a sense of calmness when dealing with the most difficult and awkward problems in life. She has a wealth of wisdom which she shares with her friends and family to smoothen our chaotic lives. I am ever so grateful to her for the emotional support she provided to me when I desperately needed it. She is also a fun-loving and vivacious person who knows how to enjoy life in its entirety. She has proved to be an excellent organiser who can get things done and epitomizes the famous quote by Margaret Thatcher,  ‘If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman.’ She is a true combination of ‘brains and beauty’ and I wish her a very happy 50th birthday with many more to come! – Kalpana Dearest Jyoti, You are the most generous and kindest person I have ever seen. You are true to your name and leave imprints of “light” and “joy” wherever you go. I have never seen such a selfless person who always think about helping the under privileged, in what ever way possible.  You are truly “Jyoti ma”. Wishing you a lovely 50th Birthday!!! May god give you good health and happiness forever. Lots of love and best wishes – Rashmi, Sairam and Anvi 93

Dear Jyoti, It has been a real pleasure   knowing you these past few years. I remember meeting you for the first time at Sanjhi Diwali party when you were new to Chester & did not know many people. Look at you now ! You have connected with nearly the entire Chester and Wrexham because of your large hearted and magnanimous nature, by opening the doors of your home and heart to everyone for a noble cause. You are such a warm, generous, pleasant, friendly, soft spoken, kind hearted & a fabulous person (the adjectives can just flow) and the people around you are very fortunate to have you in their midst. Hope you have a fantastic 50th Birthday & many blessed years ahead. Do enjoy your milestone year & those after. Cheers to you. – Rajni Dear Jyoti Ji, With love and respect I call you “Gudiya Raani” (loving sister). My first meeting with you was so peaceful, happy & calm. Since then till today, I have the same feelings.You are so kind by nature.  Our meeting have been arranged by the Supreme Guru & the divine. Smile always.Your one smile change the world and the life of your family members and friends. Gussa to nature mei hi nahi hei appke, agar 0.01% aaye to bhi aap ki Mamta mei merge ho kar phool ban jayega! You are pure Jyoti of Ma. lgh esa T;ksfr dy'k Nyds! May you flourish like Suraj ki “ykyh” in and out. Lots of love, blessings & prayers for you. Hkonh; & jkds'k tks'kh 94

T;ksfr dks mlds tUe fnol ij dSls c/kkbZ nh tk;s mlds fy, rks mls tkuuk gksxk vkSj mls dksbZ dSls tku ldrk gS] mls ifjHkkf\"kr djuk ljy rks ugha gS uA oks MkDVj gS vkSj fcYdqy ,d cs[kcjh ds vkye esa u tkus fdrus yksxksa dh [kcj j[krh gSA mlds ejht vk'oLr gSa ds oks muds detksj iyksa esa ,d LrEHk dh rjg mudk lgkjk gSA T;ksfr ,d ek¡ gS] viuh rhu lqanj xq.koku csfV;ksa dh ek¡] cgu vkSj lgsyh HkhA mldh ,d utj mu rhuks esa vk'kk vkSj fo'okl Hkj nsrh gSA oks 'kksikSu dh iRuh gS] ;k çsfedk gS ;g vHkh 'kksikSu [kqn Hkh r; ugha dj ik;k gSA oks ,d lq?kM+ xzg.kh brus foLr`r lalkj dks iy Hkj esa dSls O;ofLFkr dj nsrh gS] vkSj dSls vxys iy esa mlds psgjs ij ,d vYgM çs;lh dh rjg tUefnol ,d ehBk dsd uqek pqEHku tM+ nsrh gS & ;s 'kksikSu ds fy, vHkh Hkh ,d igsyh gSA T;ksfr eglwl djrh gS fd ijnsl esa jgrs gq,] ijnslh ekgkSy esa cPpksa dks cM+k djrs gq,] ;s Hkh cgqr vko';d gS fd mUgsa Hkkjrh; laLdkj] lkfgR; o~ lgtrk ls tksM+ dj j[kk tk;s oks xhrk ds O;k[;ku o foe'kZ ds fy, viuk ?kj vkaxu [kksy nsrh gSA mÙkjh osYl esa ,d iwjk lalkj clk fy;k gS T;ksfr us] fdlh Hkh iy mldk lg;ksx mlds ifjtuksa ds fy, fo'okl dh lhekvksa dh vfHkO;fä djrk gSA T;ksfr vius ek¡ cki dh pgsrh csVh gS] oks mudh c<+rh mez ds çfr ltx gS] muls laidZ cuk dj jgrh gSA vkSj esjs fy, 'kk;n ;s Hkh dh T;ksfr ds cpiu dk dqN fgLlk iqjkuh fnYyh dh mu xfy;ksa] ml eksgYys esa chrk gS tks esjs cpiu ds lk{kh Hkh jgs gSaA eq>s ;kn cgqr dqN gS& dgha mu xfy;ksa esa fdlh uhe ds isM+ rys eSaus Hkh >wys ij ihax yxkbZ gSA pfy, mlh cpiu dks thrs gq,] lkou ds >wys dh mUeqDr c;kj esa Qqvkjksa dk vkuan ysrs gq,] T;ksfr dks mlds 50osa tUe fnol ij <sj lkjh c/kkbZ vkSj vkxkeh 50 o\"kksaZ dh fy, <sj lkjh 'kqHkdkeuk;sa! & fuf[ky dkSf'kd 95

What 50? No way! Who is Jyoti? A valuable friend. A dedicated wife and mother. An astute professional. A fun loving person. A beautiful human being inside & out. 50 not out, well played! May The Vahe Guru bless you & give you a long and happy life. Love – Harjeet, Santokh, Anjali and Amrita