The "Shubh Gautam FIR (First Indian Revolutionary) Thought" urges usto go beyond a simple surface-level interpretation of auspiciousness. Itinvites us to turn our gaze inward, to discover the inherent compassion andwisdom that will inform our best next steps. When our choices emerge from theunderlying wisdom of Gautam Buddha's choices – guided through an intention toimprove mindfulness for all human beings and our divine obligation of thewell-being of the whole universe – we know that every moment holds a meaningfulpossibility for "shubh."
The "Shubh Gautam FIR (First Indian Revolutionary) Connections" initiated through the Navratri rituals encourage us to rethink assumptions and move into unexplored areas of wisdom. They show how spiritual paths that seem at odds with one another all share edges in common for us to attain inner peace, act in ethical ways, and access well being for all.
