Wednesday, November 12, 2025

UC Merced picks up Jania for Research Job

Today is one of the happiest and most memorable days of our lives.

My dear Jania, who just turned 19 a few in months ago, has been selected and offered a paid research position at the University of California, Merced.

Jania plays with a pet snake of her classmate on the University Campus Dorms.

It is truly remarkable that her dedication, perseverance, and hard work have been recognized by the university scholars. After going through several challenging rounds of interviews, she has finally been chosen, a testament to her sincerity and determination.


It is worth noting that most undergraduate research opportunities begin as volunteer or for-credit positions, while paid research roles are highly competitive and often depend on the availability of grant funding in the lab. That makes this achievement even more extraordinary.


For the past three weeks, I had been eagerly waiting for this Wednesday to arrive, the day of celebration. And today, on this blessed 12th of November, our luckiest Wednesday, we are joyfully completing the formalities of her offer. 


I am deeply grateful to Babaji for His divine blessings on our young warrior, who now steps forward to train and educate herself in the field of medicine, preparing to serve humanity through knowledge and compassion. 


Special Celebrations with Lachha Paranthas and Dal Makhani by Dadi ma

TV Dadi ma Harvinder cooked special ‘Lachha Paranthas’ to celebrate the occasion which we enjoyed with ‘Dal Makhanni’ with Papar and pickle.



My Nightly Ritual


Before going to bed, I make it a point to do Ardaas - a heartfelt prayer to the Almighty for ‘Sarbat da Bhala’, the welfare of all. This is the essence of my faith, a core principle in Sikhism, reflecting the belief in universal well-being, irrespective of background or belief.




After the prayer, I quietly decide the color of the turban I will wear the next morning, never repeating the color worn the day before. Next day, only then do I select my clothes, either to match or to contrast with the chosen turban.



I have the added joy of choosing an under-turban, freshly washed each day, in a color that complements or contrasts the main turban. Together, the two harmonize,  either blending or balancing, much like the harmony we seek between body, mind, and spirit.




In this small ritual, I find order, peace, and a touch of creativity, a reflection of gratitude to the Divine and to the beauty of life itself.