Narrator:
Gurudev, Pranam (Salutations).
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Pranam, Baba, Pranam, Pranam.
Narrator:
Today at our Shanti Kunj, a gentleman has arrived from abroad. We would like to know about him, and he will introduce himself.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
I don't know much about his background, but he has come from Manchester. He is a fine Bengali man who came all the way from Manchester to see me for some work. I helped him with his work. Since he's traveled from so far, I thought, "Why don't you say a few words?" So, go ahead, tell us your name and about yourself.
Devotee:
My name is Sagnik Dutta. I live in Jadavpur, but for the past ten years, I have been working abroad. I currently live in Manchester. My work and career are established there. I have plans to return to India in the future, but for now, I am working there.
Devotee:
I learned about you from the Bengali community and those who worship Ma Tara in Manchester. Currently, in Kolkata and West Bengal, you are the only one performing this spiritual work so well. Everyone comes here with great devotion and respect.
Devotee:
I have been following your YouTube channels for a long time. Everyone faces some problems in life—some overcome them, some accept them.
Devotee:
We are involved in various types of work, but sometimes personal life issues or a restless mind bring us to such places. I've come here seeking some peace. Visiting here has been my plan for a long time. I had to plan carefully, find the right information, and eventually, I found the place. I have traveled this road many times before, but finally, I made it here. If God permits, I will visit again in five to seven months.
Devotee:
I also want to mention the Bengali community members I know there, whom I will meet during this Puja, like those in Camden Town or Dr. Anand Gupta and other prominent elders. On their behalf and mine, I wish Gurudev a long and healthy life. We want to be able to visit and see you like this repeatedly.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
So, what kind of work do you do in Manchester? What is your profession?
Devotee:
Currently, I am a software engineer—not on a very large scale, but I work with computer applications and Microsoft.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
These things will become even bigger in the future. This is the market of the future. It's already growing.
Devotee:
Yes, it is. Everything considered, we don't even need to depend on China for these apps anymore.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Why is that?
Devotee:
The credit for that goes to the Tata Group.
Devotee:
Even at the age of 82, Ratan Tata is working in a way that supports the Indian economy and the country's finances. He has taken the lead in challenging the status quo. The way he supports small startups is a huge deal.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
It is wonderful to hear that the Tata Group is supporting these smaller businesses.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Tata is essentially the leader of India's industry.
Devotee:
Not just in India, but abroad as well. They have bought several foreign companies that were going bankrupt, like Jaguar and Land Rover, and moved their headquarters to India. That is a massive achievement for us.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
We had a great opportunity as well when Tata started the project in Singur. We thought the country would progress significantly. But unfortunately, some people didn't understand its value and blocked it. Otherwise, there would have been so many employment opportunities here. Ratan Tata eventually had to withdraw from Singur.
Devotee:
Even though they left Singur, they are still working with the government and supporting various hospitals in Kolkata. While that specific project didn't succeed and moved to Gujarat, overall, the software park in New Town is now flourishing in West Bengal.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
That's true.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Thank you very much. Stay well and continue to grow. You have my blessings.
Devotee:
Pranam, Gurudev.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Pranam, Baba.
Narrator:
Pranam to you as well.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Pranam, Baba, Pranam.