VEGEFOODLUVA REMEMBERS DADA JP VASWANI

Dada JP Vaswani was born in Hyderabad, Sind (now in Pakistan), to mother, Krishnadevi and father, Pahlajrai on 2nd August 1918. His full name was Jashan Pahlajrai Vaswani. Young Jashan was very proficient in studies, completing his formal primary education at ONLY AGE 7! He also joined high school much earlier than normal children and was awarded his MSc by CV Raman, a scientist who was very impressed with him.

Dada Jashan's spiritual journey began after the passing away of his father, with Sadhu Thawardas Lilaram (TL) Vaswani, who was also his uncle. He became a devotee of God and launched many initiatives including Moment of Calm, which takes place every year on his birthday, where people gather to meditate and practice forgiveness. He believed in gratitude and surrendering to the Lord Almighty. A fellow vegetarian, he also turned vegan in his older years. He influenced many people in India and worldwide. A prominent follower of his was Aamir Khan, a famous Bollywood actor and director.

Dada Jashan left his physical body on 12th July 2018, at the age of 99, three weeks shy of his centenary anniversary.

As a vegetarian since birth and as a spiritual seeker, I, myself was influenced by this great man who, with his profound knowledge and wisdom, taught me how to live and love always. I shall miss him, but know that for myself and others, as long as anyone is alive in this world, Dada is with us. My next recipe of Vegan Egg Fried Rice (coming soon), shall be dedicated to him.