Its official, I have abdicated my throne!
Last week, the Honorable Justice of the Bombay City Civil Court ruled in favor of our petition. I no longer command my domain. Let me introduce you to the new Supreme Commander of Arun’s World to the East and in the West. My daughter, Meera Arun Shanbhag
The above picture was taken at the ashram on the first day we saw her. The light on the porch was ethereal and gave her an angelic look. I fell in love, instantly!
That was the time of the Mumbai terror attacks; you may now understand why I was so emotional during that period. The curfew then had prevented us from our daily visits to the ashram. And I was MAD at the terrorists for THAT too!
But we persevered and here is Meera on the first day we brought her home in Mumbai. Mother M is on cloud 9!
We have been blessed, what more could we have asked for?
Here are a string of Meera Updates:
- Meera in the Park … in Boston
- Meera as Shakuntala
- Short Video: Meera Enjoying Limbu Soda
- Meera at the Kala Ghoda Festival
- Meera is Two
- Meera: Center of My Universe
- Air Meera
- Meera Tai
- Short Video: Meera at Marine Drive
- Meera Sleeping
- Meera’s Bath
- Meera at the Zoo
- Meera in Red
- Meera Turns One
- Abdicated My Throne
Marathoner, Professor, Author, Citizen Journalist, Fitness Nut, Foodie, Meera's father, Hindu, Scientist, Photographer.
A & M, Meera is a little darling! Congratulations!!
Arun Says:
Thank you Maya! She has really made us “whole”!
Truly a darling!
Thanks
Thank you Ganga!
and yes, a girl is very special! I never realize how special till I held her and she looked at me!
I have surrendered, … for ever!
In Bliss
Arun
Meera is Beautiful! How happy you must both be, and her birthday photos – spectacular! I feel quite emotional – a daughter is a very special thing. A wonderful gift to bring sparkle and joy into your lives.
wonderful!
congratulations and best wishes to both of you and lots of love to lil m
i’m late with the wishes… as ever
Arun Says:
Thank you Balu!
and you are never late! Meera is such a joy and a blessing, every day!
How is your running coming along? and your old injury?
Best
Congratulations! She is an angel. Now your life will be full of excitements and joys.
Arun Says:
Thank you Steve; and thanks for the mail!
Conrats to lucky parents !!
Meera is so adorable ! Both mom adn daughter look blissfully happy. We wish her all the best in life
Keep in touch
Arun Says:
Thank you Suresh and Radhika for your wishes!
I hope your dreams get fulfilled soon too.
Bestest Wishes
Hi Pradyna and Satish:
Thank you for your wishes! Yes, having a daughter is changing me immensely and immediately! I love her more than anyone else in the world.
Did not receive any email
And regards to Satish.
Arun
Hi Arun & Manashi: Congratulations!! We are very happy for you. I had sent you email via your other email address. Meera is simply gorgeous and having daughters is indeed a blessing. We can attest to that. Enjoy this stage and post some more pictures. Congratulations again.
Pradnya & Satish
Ha hA! Barbara! you are funny!
I’d definitely wait Meera is atleast 2 to start her running and Marathon training!
Janine has actually given her a T-shirt which reads:
“Someday I’ll run with daddy” I just want to make it happen!
Ad thank you for your kind words;
and hope your workouts are going well in your new digs!
Bestest!
M and Arun,
I am so happy for you both. Meera is just beautiful and so lucky to have you as parents. Is she training for a marathon yet or will you wait until she is 2??????
Barbara
Dear Arun and M,
Sorry abt the belated reply but I was traveling. What fantastic news! I am so very happy for the two of you. My heartiest congratuations and the very BESTESSST of wishes to the proud parents!
Shalu
Arun Says:
Hi Shalu – Thank you, Thank you!
Hope you are traveling to someplace exciting!
and truly – what a blessing!
Thank you Bala for your kind wishes!
Meera is certainly a precious blessing for us! One to cherish for life!
Dear Arun,
Congratulations to both of you !
Meera is precious. Lovely name for a beautiful baby !!
Bala
Congrats,Arun!. A great addition to the family and a truly fantastic gift from the Almighty.
If we do not see regular postings from you, we know what Mom & Dad are upto
Arun Says:
Thank you Venky for your wishes!
and rightly, a beautiful blessing with the grace of the divine!
Yes, Meera is already taking up ALL our time!
I may still post, but (I think) most of the post may be related to …. Meera
I have so many pics of Meera to share, you are all going to get bored
Ha hA!
Thanks again!
THank you Jitesh:
We are enjoying our time with Meera! What an entertaining girl!
Lots of love to Meera and congratulations to Vahini and you
yes Arun, we have been unbelivably busy since we came bk from India. So the delay in visting ur blog:) but couldn’t resist posting teh comment and to send big kisses to Meera when I went through ur post. See thats what kids do to all of us
So easily they get us dancing to their tune 
god bless ur little darling.
Is sr.M and jr.M still in Mumbai? and i too want to see full family pic
Arun Says:
Sorry Sia, I missed replying to your comment. You are right, Meera is making me act silly and attempt to sing nursery rhymes with ‘full acting’ and sound effects!
Meera loves it and that’s what counts!
)
Sorry, I have not bee blog hopping lately, Just returned to Boston and still catching up.
Hi Arun,
You did such a good deed. I am thinking who is more lucky here, you and M or lil M. Let’s just say all of you are ! You are all God’s beautiful children and that’s why you are all so blessed. I hope lil Meera brightens up your lives just like her very beautiful eyes. I love her. Can I hug her tighttttt please??
Have fun playing with her and parenting ( from time to time, don’t forget…hahaha).
Warm regards,
-Vidya
omg…what brilliant news!!
she is super cute!!!!
congrats arun and meera!!!
when r u bringing her to the west coast?? ;D
Arun Says:
Hi Shraddha – Many thanks for your wishes!
Yes, we need to do a Meera’s West Coast Tour! Yaaay!
I’ll book a visit with you two! heeeeee heeeeee!
Prolly in the summer, lets see!
Thanks again!
This is wonderful news! Meera’s so cute…would love to meet her when we are back in Boston.
Arun Says:
Thank you Uma! We are doing well here and are being delighted by Meera, from the crack of dawn to the moment she sleeps; and even when she is asleep!
Once we get back to Boston, lets get together and catch up! Hope you and Lamby are doing well.
Hope you also saw the update on the Scholarships in the previous post! Many thanks for your support!
Hi Arun,
I have been following your blog since the Mumbai attacks also.
This is by far your very best posting.
I am so thrilled for you and your family.
Meera is so beautiful.
All best to you and your wife and baby daughter,
Mary