21st

We had first dose of Covishield vaccine on 5th march. After calculation we find that we will complete 8 weeks after the first dose only on 4th May. We  have,therefore,decided to have the second dose after 4th May....Venita decorated her puja mandap with lot of flowers of different colors and celebrated Ram Naomi today.We did puja and distributed prasad to all.

In all 02,86,580 corona cases with 21,52,494 active cases and total vaccination 12,71,29,113 were reported till 20th April in India.

Quotable Quotes :"When the flower blooms, the bees come uninvited."Ramakrishna

 20th

As Railways are holding a vaccination camp in Arawali view,Rail Vihar, Gurugram (where Subhash lives) on 23rd, he is not accompanying us on 22nd to Vasant Kunj as planned earlier. Amrish is recovering fast at Allahabad from Covid but is quite weak.

In all 02,45,771 corona cases with 20,19,518 active cases and 123,852,566 vaccinations were reported till 19th April in India 

Quotable Quotes :"The ignorant mind, with its infinite afflictions, passions, and evils, is rooted in the three poisons. Greed, anger, and delusion.Bodhidharma (A disciple of Buddha)

 19th

Babloo/Neha had their first dose of Co-vaccine today. When they returned home after taking vaccine,Akshat was seen taking care of them as if they fought and won a difficult battle.

In all 02,64,753 corona cases were reported with active cases at 19,23,730 and 12,26,22,590 vaccination till 18th April in India.

Quotable Quotes :"Truth never damages a cause that is just.

"Mahatma Gandhi

 18th

We are scheduled to take second dose of vaccine on 22nd April. Subhash rang up and said that he would also join. More the merrier.

In all 02,50,774 new corona cases were reported with 17,92,439 active cases till 17th April besides 11,99,37,641 vaccinations.

Quotable Quotes :"It is better to be violent, if there is violence in our hearts, than to put on the cloak of nonviolence to cover impotence."Mahatma Gandhi

 17th

We are advised not to move out. Maid who interacts with us should put on double masks. We have been  able to make her put on at least one mask after lot of effort. We try to maintain distance from her : at least 2 yards. We keep windows of the house open when she is around.

In all 02,24,928 new corona cases were reported with 16,88,020 active cases. Vaccination touched 11,72,23,509 till 16th April in India.

Quotable Quotes :"It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver."Mahatma Gandhi

16th

My late father told me in March 91(when he was over 86 years) that different parts of his body had become weak. He did not seem to have strength in them. I told him that his face was shining and eyes were bright. About 20 days later on 6th April we were informed in the morning at Delhi that he was quite sick. I rushed to Fatehpur reaching there by the evening. But he had left us in the forenoon at about 12. The civil Hospital at Fatehpur said that nothing could be done there. My cousin brother and younger sister decided to take him to Kanpur for check-up. On way they noted that he was losing consciousness. In that condition he indicated to my sister to take out artificial teeth. Holding his head in her lap she told him to say 'Ram,Ram'. He continued pulsating. It disappeared after some time. Head was warm for quite some time. When i took his head in my lap at about 8 pm,it was still warm. As he did not have any disease, he fought to live as much as he could. But one cannot fight death.

In all 02,11,915 new corona cases were reported with 15,66,936 active cases till 15th April. Total vaccinations touched 11,,44,93,238.

Quotable Quotes :"Where there is love there is life."Mahatma Gandhi

15th

Cosmic divine force is 'Pran'.When this force leaves the body, a living being is brain dead. Pranayam gives dimension to the cosmic Pran. The cosmic Pran had become weaker in Dr. Prasad over years. He left us when it left him.

In all new cases were 01,99,952 and active cases 14,63,679 till 14th April. Vaccinations exceeded 11 crores.

Quotable Quotes :"Satisfaction lies in the effort, not in the attainment, full effort is full victory."Mahatma Gandhi 

14th

Thapa left for Nepal. He said was likely to resume duty back with us by 1st June.His reliever from Bihar appears to be good.

In all 01,77,592 new corona cases were reported till 13th April with total active cases swelling to 13,60,067 and 01,72,057 deaths. Vaccination touched 10,85,33,085 in India.

 Quotable Quotes :"A nation's culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people."Mahatma Gandhi

 12 and 13th

There were queries about Dr. Prasad's family. They want to talk to them or,if possible, meet them.

1,65,911 new corona cases were reported till 12th April taking active cases to 12,72,982 in India. Vaccinations touched  10,45,28,565. In additions to Covaccine and Covishield, Russian vaccine Sputnik is also approved for use in India in view shortage thereof.

Quotable Quotes :"The essence of all religions is one. Only their approaches are different."Mahatma Gandhi

 11th

It is quite a hot day today. Even at about 6 pm,it is above 37 degree. As driver took vehicle to workshop for repairs,we could not go out for miscellaneous work. From 14th April,we will be hiring a driver on hourly basis as per requirement as our driver is going on leave for about two months. This phenomenon occurs when he goes home to Nepal once each year in summer.

In all 01,32,05,926 corona cases with 01,68,436  deaths and 11,990,859 recoveries were reported till 10th April in India

Quotable Quotes :"You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty."Mahatma Gandhi