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Upaya menghidupkan kembali Pasukan Pengamanan Masyarakat alias Pam Swakarsa terus menuai polemik. Di Surabaya, upaya ini sudah jadi nyata, dengan pembentukan Pam Swakarsa di tiap RW yang didukung penuh pemerintah kota. Langkah tersebut ditengarai sebagai tindak lanjut arahan TNI yang mendorong aktivasi Pam Swakarsa, buntut gelombang demonstrasi di berbagai daerah, akhir Agustus lalu, yang berujung rusuh dan jatuh korban jiwa.Di media sosial dan aplikasi perpesanan, beredar surat berjudul “Pelaksanaan Instruksi Pengamanan Swakarsa di Seluruh Indonesia” yang terbit pada 1 September 2025. Surat tersebut ditandatangani Ketua Umum Generasi Muda Forum Komunikasi Putra Putri Purnawirawan dan Putra Putri TNI-Polri (GM FKPPI) Dwi Rianta Soerbakti dan Sekjen, Ari Garyanida.Setelah Surabaya, bukan tak mungkin daerah lain bakal menyusul membentuk Pam Swakarsa. Apalagi sejumlah anggota DPR juga sudah menyatakan dukungan.Sedangkan, masyarakat sipil pegiat HAM tetap konsisten menolak reaktivasi Pam Swakarsa, karena punya jejak hitam di masa lalu. Di 1998, Pam Swakarsa dimanfaatkan dan dipersenjatai untuk menghalau demonstran yang berunjuk rasa saat Sidang Istimewa MPR. Kehadiran Pam Swakarsa dikhawatirkan bakal menciptakan ketakutan serta meningkatkan eskalasi konflik horizontal.Apa urgensi dan relevansi pembentukan kembali Pam Swakarsa? Apa motif di balik upaya melibatkan kelompok sipil dalam menjaga keamanan wilayah? Apa saja yang harus diwaspadai dari reaktivasi Pam Swakarsa di tengah kondisi masyarakat saat ini? Bagaimana seharusnya pemerintah menyikapi pro kontra publik soal keterlibatan ormas dan sipil dalam pengamanan masyarakat?Di Ruang Publik KBR kita akan bahas topik ini bersama Sekjen Perhimpunan Bantuan Hukum Indonesia dan HAM Indonesia (PBHI) Gina Sabrina, Ketua Bidang Politik PP KB Forum Komunikasi Putra Putri Purnawirawan Dan Putra Putri TNI-Polri (FKPPI) Arif Bawono, dan Duta Besar RI untuk Filipina dan Republik Kepulauan Marshall dan Republik Palau Agus Widjojo.
Every dynasty insists on its permanence. Every people clings to the hollow echo of its own voice. Every generation invents its own despair and dares to call it light. Yet Scripture unmasks the fragility of these human building projects.The voices of despair rise in the camp, soothing themselves with stories of morality, while kings and judges build false legacies and nations carve idols in the light of their own eyes. Again and again, the words of God cut across this chorus, splitting the false consolation of narrative with the constellation of Abrahamic function: exposing human futility with divine riddle, and announcing what no human voice can summon: the surplus of grace and light. Or perhaps, when hope is gone and the fall seems final, it descends for you not as light but as despair.Can you even tell the difference? Are you still confused about the Shepherd's identity? Yes, you are. Because you are a Westerner. And now even the East has turned West. All of you are talking about yourselves.Catch up quickly, ḥabībī. God is written. God does not forget. God does not turn. And God, as the Apostle said, is not mocked.This week, I discuss Luke 8:41.Ἰάϊρος (Iairos) /י־א־ר (yod-alef-resh, “light”)י־א־ש (yod-alef-shin, “despair”) /ي־ء־س (yāʾ-hamza-sīn)The functions י־א־ר (yod-alef-resh, “shine”, “light”) and י־א־ש (yod-alef-shin, “despair”) share the same first two letters (י + א). Only the last letter is different: resh (ר) for shine, shin (ש) for despair. In Semitic languages, this kind of overlap often forms a word-family or cluster where similar-looking roots embody opposite meanings. The placement and structure leave the door open to hear and see them as two edges of the same blade—one edge to shine, the other to despair. The Arabic cognate يَئِسَ (yaʾisa, “to despair”) expands this constellation of function, confirming the polarity as it treads across the breadth of Semitic tradition. (HALOT, pp. 381-382)The Double-Edged Sword of Semitic Function: Despair and Light1. The Voice of the People: DespairLuke 8:49 “Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any longer.”The crowd speaks. The household voices despair.This is not faith, not trust, not light, not life. It is the voice of the human being declaring finality. It is the voice of war in the camp, of the cruelty of throwing children away.The Hebrew/Arabic root י־א־ש / ي-ء-س (to despair) captures this perfectly. Across Semitic tradition, despair is the word of man: resignation, futility, darkness.“None despairs تَيْأَسُوا (tayʾasu) of the mercy of God except the disbelieving people.” (Qurʾan, Surah Yūsuf سورة يوسف “Joseph” 12:87)Again, despair is attributed to the people.Human communities, when confronted with death, loss, or trial, give voice to hopelessness.2. The Voice of God: Light and HopeLuke 8:50 “Do not fear; only trust, and she will be saved.”This is not the voice of the people. It is the word of the Lord, cutting through human despair.The name Jairus (יָאִיר, yaʾir “he will shine”) itself belongs not to human commentary but to God's proclamation. The child will live; light will shine.“Until, when the messengers despaired ٱسْتَيْـَٔسَ (istaʾyasa) and thought that they were denied, our help came to them, and whoever we willed was saved. But our might cannot be repelled from the guilty people.” (Qurʾan, Surah Yūsuf سورة يوسف “Joseph” 12:110)The human limit is despair. God's instruction interrupts where human beings fail. His mercy and help arrive at the point where human voices collapse.In both the Gospel and the Qur'an, the sword of Pauline Grace hangs above the scene. On one edge is the people's despair: sharp, cutting, self-inflicted, and final. On the other edge is God's light: sharper still, decisive, and life-giving. Scripture allows no compromise between the two. One voice must be silenced: the word of the people falls, and the word of God stands, forever.πίπτω (pipto) / נ־פ־ל (nun-fe-lamed) / ن־ف־ل (nūn-fāʾ-lām)The root carries the function “to fall, fall down, be slain, collapse, fail; to fall in battle, collapse in death, or prostrate,” and in its semantics it denotes a sense of finality, the collapse of life or order.According to Lane's Lexicon, the root ن-ف-ل (nūn–fāʾ–lām) indicates “he gave without obligation, akin to Pauline grace as a free gift” (نَفَلَ nafala), “that which falls to a man's lot without his seeking it” (نَفْل nafl), or “booty, spoil, bounty” (أَنْفَال anfāl), while Tāj al-ʿArūs describes it as “that which falls (يَقَعُ yaqaʿu) to someone's portion.” This resonates with Paul's use of χάρις (charis, grace), where salvation is not earned but freely given: “For by grace [χάριτί (chariti)] you have been saved through faith; and this is not of yourselves, it is the gift of God” (Ephesians 2:8). Likewise, Paul stresses that justification comes “being justified as a gift [δωρεάν (dorean)] by his grace [τῇ αὐτοῦ χάριτι (te autou chariti)] through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus” (Romans 3:24).“She has fallen [נָפְלָה (nafelah)], she will not rise again, the virgin Israel. She lies neglected on her land; There is no one to raise her up.” (Amos 5:2)“They fell [ἔπεσαν (epesan)] on their faces before the throne.” (Revelation 7:11)In the Qur'an, Paul's teaching is carried forward from Luke, and the function of the fall is inverted: human failure becomes a gift, a “surplus”, not the false surplus of the billionaire abundance mafia, but what God allots beyond human expectation. Where Hebrew נ־פ־ל (nun-fe-lamed) and Greek πίπτω (pipto) establish the fall as collapse, ruin, and death, Arabic ن-ف-ل (nūn-fāʾ-lām) reshapes the same constellation into grace: what falls to one's portion without effort, the unearned bounty. Thus, the Jairus mashal, where the daughter falls into death yet rises as a surplus of life, finds its perpetuation in the term's Qur'anic itinerary: the fall itself becomes the site of God's grace.Luke 8:49-50: “Your daughter has died; do not trouble the Teacher anymore.” But He answered, “Do not be afraid any longer; only believe, and she will be saved.”Romans 3:24: “Being made righteous as a gift [δωρεάν (dorean)] by his grace [χάριτι (chariti)] through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus.”Qurʾan, Surat al-Anfāl سورة الأنفال “The Spoils of War” 8:1: “They ask you about the spoils [ٱلۡأَنفَالِ (al-anfāl)]. Say, ‘The spoils belong to God and the Apostle.'”Judges were intended to function as earthen vessels: temporary saviors raised up by God to deliver Israel, re-establish order under the Torah, and cultivate dependence on him and him alone. Instead, like all dynastic bureaucrats, they mistook the spoils of God's victory as their own possession, converting deliverance into personal legacy. Jair's brief rule in Judges...
Friends of Merry Riana ft.Ossy DermawanSetelah 17 tahun mengabdi di TNI AD, Ossy Dermawan memutuskan untuk pensiun dini. Ia memilih jalur baru di bidang politik dan pelayanan sipil.Pada tahun 2014, Ossy mendapat kehormatan sebagai Staf Pribadi Presiden RI ke-6, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.dan sekarang menjabat sebagai Wakil Menteri ATR/BPN.Bagaimana Cerita Selengkapnya Tonton selengkapnya ya.00:00 Opening02:16 Hal Paling Diingat Wamen Ossy Dermawan Saat Kecil04:59 Nasihat Ibu yang Paling Diingat Wamen Ossy Dermawan06:48 Wamen Ossy Dermawan 4 Bersaudara07:16 Wamen Ossy Dermawan Sempat Ingin Menjadi Astronot08:34 Prabowo Subianto Sempat Sekolahkan Militer Ossy Dermawan14:04 Ketika Ayah Wamen Ossy Dermawan Meninggal Dunia18:49 Cerita Wamen Ossy Dermawan Mengabdikan Diri Melalui TNI21:37 Wamen Ossy Dermawan dari TNI ke Asisten Presiden SBY24:43 Wamen Ossy Dermawan Mengamati Aktivitas Presiden SBY27:11 Pengalaman Lucu Wamen Ossy Dermawan dengan Presiden SBY32:07 Alasan Wamen Ossy Dermawan Keluar dari TNI dan Jadi Caleg39:52 Hal yang Menyemangati Wamen Ossy Dermawan 43:42 Nasihat Presiden SBY yang Paling Diingat47:13 Apa yang Berbeda dan Apa yang Sama dari Wamen Ossy Dermawan51:24 Soal Surat Tanah Digital56:53 Komentar Wamen Ossy Dermawan untuk 5 Tokoh Politik01:01:14 Tentang Presiden SBY dan Klub Voli LaVani01:08:14 Pelajaran Hidup yang Dibagikan Wamen Ossy Dermawan01:10:40 Tokoh yang Mempengaruhi Merry Riana01:14:59 Closing#merryriana #friendsofmerryriana #OssyDermawanFOR MORE INFOhttps://linktr.ee/merryrianaSUBSCRIBE:https://www.youtube.com/c/MerryRianaKoleksi BUKU & MERCHANDISE Merry Riana di Apps MERRY RIANADOWNLOAD Apps Merry Riana sekarang juga, GRATIS! Tersedia di :Google Playhttps://bit.ly/MerryRiana-PlayStoreApp Storehttps://bit.ly/MerryRiana-AppStoreINSTAGRAM: @merryriana | https://instagram.com/merryriana/X: @merryriana | https://twitter.com/merryriana/FACEBOOK: Merry Riana | https://www.facebook.com/MerryRiana/SPOTIFY: Merry Riana | http://bit.ly/Merry-Riana-SpotifyTIKTOK : @merryriana | https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSeEqpUa2/WEBSITE: https://www.merryriana.com
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Lesson 54 - Tafseer Surat al-TaghabunAyah 7 to 8.Lesson Date: 22/08/2025Surah Notes: sc.isb.org.au/qs-nts
Podcast ini membahas risalah menarik yang berisi surat yang menyentuh hati dari seorang istri yang dimadu kepada suaminya, yang menyoroti perjuangan dan ketidakadilan yang ia alami dalam pernikahannya. Penulis mengekspresikan rasa sakit dan kekecewaannya karena suaminya tidak adil dalam memberikan nafkah dan kasih sayang, meskipun ia telah menerima praktik poligami atas nama agama. Ia mengutip ajaran Nabi Muhammad tentang keadilan dalam poligami dan konsekuensi menelantarkan keluarga, sekaligus menyatakan cintanya yang tak tergoyahkan dan harapannya untuk kebaikan suaminya. Surat ini diakhiri dengan permohonan agar suaminya memahami penderitaannya dan tetap menjaga tali silaturahmi, terutama demi anak-anak mereka.
Podcast ini membedah risalah spesial berjudul "CINTA-UNTUKMU KASIH," karya Ust Ali Ahmad, yang berisi surat pribadi dari seorang da'i kepada "sang kekasih," yang tampaknya adalah istrinya, dan juga berfungsi sebagai risalah spiritual dan peringatan. Risalah ini mengungkapkan kerinduan, kekhawatiran, dan nasihat terkait kehidupan, keimanan, dan masa depan anak-anak mereka. Penulis menyoroti bahaya godaan dunia seperti harta dan kekuasaan, serta ancaman budaya modern yang disebut "bahaya gurita" (food, fun, fashion, film, sex, smoke, sains, sport, song) yang dianggap merusak generasi muda. Bagian yang signifikan dari risalah ini memperingatkan secara eksplisit terhadap Syiah, mengklaim bahwa mereka bukanlah bagian dari Islam, dan menyajikan daftar panjang sejarah pengkhianatan dan kekejaman yang diatribusikan kepada kelompok Syiah, termasuk pandangan ulama Sunni yang menganggap Syiah sebagai kafir. Surat ini diakhiri dengan kumpulan puisi cinta dan kerinduan.
Lesson 53 - Tafseer Surat al-TaghabunAyah 5 to 6.Lesson Date: 15/08/2025Surah Notes: sc.isb.org.au/qs-nts
Verse for discussion: https://vedabase.io/en/library/sb/10/1/4 So, my point was, when they (western devotees) went back to India, there was an inordinate response. People came running out. Where was it? In Gujarat? Audience:Surat. Surat, most pious place on Earth. What can you expect? But they went there, they're having a kīrtan down the road. People came running out. They were grabbing the dirt on the road where the devotees had performed kīrtan and smearing it on their bodies. And the devotees were shocked actually, like, "Hey, we're just mleccha-yavanas and whatnots," as Prabhupāda says. "And why are they doing this?" Prabhupāda said later, "Because you follow four regulative principles and chant 16 rounds." He said, "You'll be famous all over the world." And so, you know, it's not a cheap thing: 'nivṛtta-tarṣair upagīyamānād.' What do you have to do for this? Just die to the material world. Just give up everything, that's all. Just have no other interest except for Kṛṣṇa. Then you'll be fine. "Sure, no problem." But those who do that and then represent in a straightforward way what has already been presented... Prabhupāda gives a clear definition of that in the first canto, fourth chapter, first paragraph describing what it means to represent. He says, "You should not try to screw out any new meaning from what the previous ācāryas have said. Don't try to be a Muni and say, 'I have a different idea.'" Same thing, but he said, "You should adjust the language to accommodate the local people, the local vernacular, how they can understand, build context. Say it in your own language, but say the exact same thing." Prabhupāda said, "That is what is known as realization," and that's the great need. Notice that Prabhupāda uses words in his commentaries like "Superspirit," "Supersoul." Where do these things come from? Prabhupāda's realization of how to present to a world population so that they can accommodate the concepts and the language and so forth. Straightforward, but in a way that people in a context, they can understand it. Date: 16 Aug 2025 ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/ https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/ https://thefourquestionsbook.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark #spiritualpowerofmeditation #spiritualteachersonyoutube #spiritualhabits #spiritualclarity #bhagavadgita #srimadbhagavatam #spiritualbeings #kttvg #keepthetranscendentalvibrationgoing #spiritualpurpose
Malls and Mandarin: Dhawal Doshi's Expat Experience | Diasporaa Podcast Episode 24 Welcome to Diasporaa, the show where we share the remarkable stories of immigrants from the Indian subcontinent. This week, host Aditya Mehta is joined by Dhawal Doshi, the head of research and ESG at NWP, a large mall developer in Indonesia. Dhawal discusses his journey from Surat, India, through the US and China, before eventually settling in Jakarta. The episode delves into his unique experiences adapting to new cultures while maintaining his Indian roots, insights into the dramatic evolution of Surat, and his educational and professional journey. Dhawal also shares his experience learning Mandarin and living in Shanghai, the influence of Indian culture in Indonesia, and his current pursuit of an executive MBA at the University of Chicago. Dhawal's story is both inspirational and insightful, highlighting the complexities and triumphs of the immigrant experience. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories from the South Asian Diaspora! List of Resources: Ahmedabad: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmedabad Bollywood: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Bollywood-film-industry-India Chicago booth MBA: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Chicago_Booth_School_of_Business Hazira: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazira Hinduism in Bali: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balinese_Hinduism Jab Tak Hai Jaan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jab_Tak_Hai_Jaan Kuch Kuch Hota Hai: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuch_Kuch_Hota_Hai Ramayana: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramayana Shatabdi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shatabdi_Express Surat: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surat Surat's big diamond building: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surat_Diamond_Bourse Tudou si: https://youtu.be/3urEosJwm7k?feature=shared About the Podcast: Diasporaa was Aditya's third startup based in Vancouver, BC. It focused on helping new immigrants in Canada find their feet, get off to a running start and ease their assimilation into Canadian life. A big part of the platform were conversations, community and support. Though the startup stopped growing once Aditya moved to Seattle, WA - it remained alive in the form of several discussion groups and online communities. Now, Diasporaa has been resurrected in the form of a podcast focused on uncovering and sharing interesting immigrant stories from the South Asian diaspora. It is available on YouTube, all major podcast platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc. and is also broadcast as a radio show on Alternative Talk 1150 AM and 98.9 FM HD Channel 3 on Wednesdays from 2-3pm PST. About Aditya Mehta: Aditya is a Bombay boy who has lived in Austin, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and Vancouver, before making it to his current home in Seattle. He has degrees in marketing, urban planning, real estate and strategy but has spent his career in financial services, social media and now real estate - mostly as an entrepreneur and partly as an employee at Amazon. He balances Indian, Canadian and American culture, loves helping those who are new to North America and looks forward to the interesting stories that his interview guests bring each week. When not podcasting, he is helping his wife Prachi build her pharmaceutical business or hanging out with his son Arjun. Connect with Diasporaa: -Instagram: @diasporaapodcast -YouTube: https://linke.to/dspyoutube -Bio Link: linke.to/diasporaa -Listen on Spotify: https://linke.to/dspspotify -Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://linke.to/dspapple -Diasporaa Podcast on KKNW Alternative Talk Radio: https://linke.to/kknw1150
In this 72nd episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, Richa Singh, the Natural Diamond Council's (NDC) Managing Director for India, joins the show for the first time. The episode begins with Paul recollecting his experience of being in India last year, especially as it pertains to the size of the gems and jewelry industry in Mumbai and Surat. Richa then discusses the cultural relationship for jewelry between India and the Middle East as Titan Company just acquired Damas Jewellery. The two then analyze why the Indian consumer economy may be the be dominant source of new growth for the diamond industry in the coming decades. Next, Paul and Richa talk about lab-grown diamond penetration in the Indian consumer market versus the U.S. Finally, Richa shares thoughts on the future of the NDC following the Luanda Accords and the announcement that CEO David Kellie will be retiring at the end of the year. Hosted by: Paul Zimnisky Guest: Richa Singh Guest plug: www.naturaldiamonds.com More information on PZDA's State of the Diamond Market report: www.paulzimnisky.com/products Show contact: paul@paulzimnisky.com or visit www.paulzimnisky.com. Please note that the contents of this podcast includes anecdotes, observations and opinions. The information should not be considered investment or financial advice. Consult your investment professional before making any investment decisions. Please read full disclosure at: www.paulzimnisky.com.
Lesson 52 - Tafseer Surat al-TaghabunAyah 2 to 4.Lesson Date: 08/08/2025Surah Notes: sc.isb.org.au/qs-nts
Renungan Malam || Membaca Surat Orang Lain || Ps. Steven Liem
Lesson 51- Tafseer Surat al-TaghabunAyah 1.Lesson Date: 01/08/2025Surah Notes: sc.isb.org.au/qs-nts
Quran Surat Al Haqqah Merdu oleh Syaikh Mishary Alafasy | Terjemah Bahasa Indonesia & English Subtitle.
Quran Surat Az Zumar ayat 20 | Syaikh Mishari Alafasy
Quran Surat Al Kahfi Terjemah Bahasa Indonesia Syaikh Mishary Alafasy
Sekjen PDIP Hasto Kristiyanto menjalani sidang vonis kasus suap pergantian antar waktu DPR RI Harun Masiku. Surat dakwaan yang dilampirkan mencapai setebal 400 halaman.
Lesson 50 - Tafseer Surat al-MunafiqoonAyah 9 to 11.Lesson Date: 18/07/2025Surah Notes: sc.isb.org.au/qs-nts
Quran Surat Al Qalam Syaikh Mishary Alafasy. Suara merdunya menenangkan hati. Videonya dilengkapi teks arab & terjemah Bahasa Indonesia. Semoga bisa lebih menhayati maknanya.
Lesson 49 - Tafseer Surat al-MunafiqoonAyah 8.Lesson Date: 11/07/2025Surah Notes: sc.isb.org.au/qs-nts
Bacaan Quran Merdu Surat Al Hadid Syaikh Mishary Alafasy
Lesson 48 - Tafseer Surat al-MunafiqoonAyah 7.Lesson Date: 04/07/2025Surah Notes: sc.isb.org.au/qs-nts
El presbítero Constantino Villamizar fue un sacerdote católico activo en Colombia durante la primera mitad del siglo XX. Se desempeñó como párroco en la localidad deVetas, Santander, y también tuvo funciones como vicario foráneo en Suratá. En documentos eclesiásticos de la época, se encuentra su firma en solicitudes de dispensas matrimoniales. Por ejemplo, en mayo de 1944, emitió una respuesta pastoral en Suratá relacionada con una dispensa por consanguinidad para el matrimonio de dos feligreses, indicando las penitencias correspondientes. Asimismo, en mayo de 1944, como párroco de Vetas, solicitó una dispensa al vicario foráneo de Suratá para el matrimonio de Vidal Suárez y María Luisa Ramírez, quienes presentaban un impedimento de consanguinidad. Estos registros reflejan su rol activo en la administración pastoral y en la aplicación del derecho canónico en su comunidad. No obstante, la información disponible sobre su vida y ministerio es limitada. Si deseas profundizar en su trayectoria o contexto histórico, te recomendaría consultar archivos parroquiales de Vetas y Suratá, o contactar con la diócesis correspondiente en Santander, donde podrían conservarse más documentos relacionados con su labor sacerdotal.
Savcıya kefen fırlatan, kar fırtınasında şehadeti tebessümle bekleyen, oğluyla birlikte hızla giden trenden atlayıp mazlumların davasına yetişen bir avukat düşünün… Bekir Berk'in nefes kesen hikâyesini ilk kez bu kadar canlı dinleyeceksiniz. Cesaret, iman ve fedakârlığın modern bir destanına tanık olmaya hazır mısınız?
Lesson 47 - Tafseer Surat al-MunafiqoonAyah 5 to 6.Lesson Date: 27/06/2025Surah Notes: sc.isb.org.au/qs-nts
“I found myself writing an apology letter…and I didn't know what I was apologising for.” In Uttama Kirit Patel's novel, The Shape of an Apostrophe (Serpent's Tail), Lina is pregnant, and she's finding that this seemingly salubrious society is not congenial and accommodating to the difficult challenges of an unplanned pregnancy. Uttama, born to Gujarati parents who then since found their way to the United Arab Emirates via Kampala, Surat, Pondicherry and Colchester. Her short fiction was nominated for the PEN/Robert J. Dau Short Story Prize for emerging writers. Remember, if you buy from Rippling Pages Bookshop on bookshop.org.uk are all sourced from indie bookshops! https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/ripplingpagespod Support the Rippling Pages on a new Patreon https://patreon.com/RipplingPagesPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Interested in hosting your own podcast? Follow this link and find out how: https://www.podbean.com/ripplingpages Reference Points Helen Phillips - The Need Rippling Points .30 - Uttama's life living around the world. 2.47 - An unexpected pregnancy 3.45 - Limited reproductive rights and setting the novel in Dubai 5.47 - writing a novel about someone who doesn't want children 6.30 - Uttama writing an apology letter to herself 7.59 - On desire 11.17 - Lina's relationship with her parents 12.57 - Does Lina have a support network? 14.03 - Lina's husband and her mother-in-law 16.44 - Is Lina's mother-in-law a feminist? 22.27 - Uttama's interest in sea-life. 24.10 - Lina's feeling of loss 26.41 - Lines, traces and artistry of Lina in the novel. 32.45 - Uttama's writing journey
Mahendra Doshi is a journalist, historian, and author who came to the U.S. from India in 1967 with just $8 and a dream. From working in Nevada casinos to launching a trailblazing Indian newspaper, he chronicled immigrant stories long before they were trending. Susan and Mahendra talk about his latest book, Surat to San Francisco, which uncovers the incredible rise of Patel hoteliers in America. What You'll Learn in This Episode
By Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza
By Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza
By Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza
Get ready to drool as we dive deep into India’s incredible world of sweets (mithai) — from temple prasads to Instagram-worthy experiments! Join Kunal Vijayakar and Shubhra Chatterjee (culinary researcher & filmmaker) as they unwrap the origins, flavors, and wild innovations of Indian desserts. Ever tried Pyaz ki Kheer or Mutton ka Halwa?Did you know a sweet was once served to confuse a groom?From banana polis to lasoon ki kheer, explore how local ingredients and cultures shape sweets across India. We travel from Puri’s legendary temple prasad to the streets of Surat, with stories of milk, honey, tradition, and… unexpected ingredients. This episode is a nostalgic, quirky, and surprising ride through mithai — food that can make you swoon with joy or squirm in confusion. Don’t miss it! Hit play and treat yourself.#IndianSweets #Mithai #KunalVijayakar #ShubhraChatterjee #FoodHistory #DesiDesserts #WeirdIndianFoods #SweetCravings #IndianCuisine #FoodStoriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ਸਲੋਕੁ ਮਃ ੩ ॥ ਪੜਣਾ ਗੁੜਣਾ ਸੰਸਾਰ ਕੀ ਕਾਰ ਹੈ ਅੰਦਰਿ ਤ੍ਰਿਸਨਾ ਵਿਕਾਰੁ ॥ ਹਉਮੈ ਵਿਚਿ ਸਭਿ ਪੜਿ ਥਕੇ ਦੂਜੈ ਭਾਇ ਖੁਆਰੁ ॥ ਅਰਥ: ਪੜ੍ਹਨਾ ਤੇ ਵਿਚਾਰਨਾ ਸੰਸਾਰ ਦਾ ਕੰਮ (ਹੀ ਹੋ ਗਿਆ) ਹੈ (ਭਾਵ, ਹੋਰ ਵਿਹਾਰਾਂ ਵਾਂਗ ਇਹ ਭੀ ਇਕ ਵਿਹਾਰ ਹੀ ਬਣ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ, ਪਰ) ਹਿਰਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਤ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਨਾ ਤੇ ਵਿਕਾਰ (ਟਿਕੇ ਹੀ ਰਹਿੰਦੇ) ਹਨ; ਅਹੰਕਾਰ ਵਿਚ ਸਾਰੇ (ਪੰਡਿਤ) ਪੜ੍ਹ ਪੜ੍ਹ ਕੇ ਥੱਕ ਗਏ ਹਨ, ਮਾਇਆ ਦੇ ਮੋਹ ਵਿਚ ਖ਼ੁਆਰ ਹੀ ਹੁੰਦੇ ਹਨ।ਸੋ ਪੜਿਆ ਸੋ ਪੰਡਿਤੁ ਬੀਨਾ ਗੁਰ ਸਬਦਿ ਕਰੇ ਵੀਚਾਰੁ ॥ ਅੰਦਰੁ ਖੋਜੈ ਤਤੁ ਲਹੈ ਪਾਏ ਮੋਖ ਦੁਆਰੁ ॥ ਗੁਣ ਨਿਧਾਨੁ ਹਰਿ ਪਾਇਆ ਸਹਜਿ ਕਰੇ ਵੀਚਾਰੁ ॥ ਧੰਨੁ ਵਾਪਾਰੀ ਨਾਨਕਾ ਜਿਸੁ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਅਧਾਰੁ ॥੧॥ ਅਰਥ: ਉਹ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਪੜ੍ਹਿਆ ਹੋਇਆ ਤੇ ਸਿਆਣਾ ਪੰਡਿਤ ਹੈ (ਭਾਵ, ਉਸ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਨੂੰ ਪੰਡਿਤ ਸਮਝੋ) , ਜੋ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਦੇ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਵਿਚ ਵਿਚਾਰ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ, ਜੋ ਆਪਣੇ ਮਨ ਨੂੰ ਖੋਜਦਾ ਹੈ (ਅੰਦਰੋਂ) ਹਰੀ ਨੂੰ ਲੱਭ ਲੈਂਦਾ ਹੈ ਤੇ (ਤ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਨਾ ਤੋਂ) ਬਚਣ ਲਈ ਰਸਤਾ ਲਭ ਲੈਂਦਾ ਹੈ, ਜੋ ਗੁਣਾਂ ਦੇ ਖ਼ਜ਼ਾਨੇ ਹਰੀ ਨੂੰ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਤੇ ਆਤਮਕ ਅਡੋਲਤਾ ਵਿਚ ਟਿਕ ਕੇ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੇ ਗੁਣਾਂ ਵਿਚ ਸੁਰਤਿ ਜੋੜੀ ਰੱਖਦਾ ਹੈ। ਹੇ ਨਾਨਕ! ਇਸ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਦੇ ਸਨਮੁਖ ਹੋਏ ਜਿਸ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਨੂੰ 'ਨਾਮ' ਆਸਰਾ (ਰੂਪ) ਹੈ, ਉਸ ਨਾਮ ਦਾ ਵਾਪਾਰੀ ਮੁਬਾਰਿਕ ਹੈ।੧।ਮਃ ੩ ॥ ਵਿਣੁ ਮਨੁ ਮਾਰੇ ਕੋਇ ਨ ਸਿਝਈ ਵੇਖਹੁ ਕੋ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਇ ॥ ਭੇਖਧਾਰੀ ਤੀਰਥੀ ਭਵਿ ਥਕੇ ਨਾ ਏਹੁ ਮਨੁ ਮਾਰਿਆ ਜਾਇ ॥ ਅਰਥ: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕੋਈ ਭੀ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਬ੍ਰਿਤੀ ਜੋੜ ਕੇ ਵੇਖ ਲਵੋ, ਮਨ ਨੂੰ ਕਾਬੂ ਕਰਨ ਤੋਂ ਬਿਨਾਂ ਕੋਈ ਨਹੀਂ ਸਿੱਝਿਆ (ਭਾਵ, ਕਿਸੇ ਦੀ ਘਾਲਿ ਥਾਇ ਨਹੀਂ ਪਈ) ; ਭੇਖ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲੇ (ਸਾਧੂ ਭੀ) ਤੀਰਥਾਂ ਦੀ ਯਾਤ੍ਰਾ ਕਰ ਕੇ ਰਹਿ ਗਏ ਹਨ, (ਇਸ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ) ਇਹ ਮਨ ਮਾਰਿਆ ਨਹੀਂ ਜਾਂਦਾ।ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਏਹੁ ਮਨੁ ਜੀਵਤੁ ਮਰੈ ਸਚਿ ਰਹੈ ਲਿਵ ਲਾਇ ॥ ਨਾਨਕ ਇਸੁ ਮਨ ਕੀ ਮਲੁ ਇਉ ਉਤਰੈ ਹਉਮੈ ਸਬਦਿ ਜਲਾਇ ॥੨॥ ਅਰਥ: ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਦੇ ਸਨਮੁਖ ਹੋਇਆਂ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਸੱਚੇ ਹਰੀ ਵਿਚ ਬ੍ਰਿਤੀ ਜੋੜੀ ਰੱਖਦਾ ਹੈ (ਇਸ ਕਰਕੇ) ਉਸ ਦਾ ਮਨ ਜੀਊਂਦਾ ਹੀ ਮੋਇਆ ਹੋਇਆ ਹੈ (ਭਾਵ, ਮਾਇਆ ਵਿਚ ਵਰਤਦਿਆਂ ਭੀ ਮਾਇਆ ਤੋਂ ਉਦਾਸ ਹੈ) । ਹੇ ਨਾਨਕ! ਇਸ ਮਨ ਦੀ ਮੈਲ ਇਸ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਉਤਰਦੀ ਹੈ ਕਿ (ਮਨ ਦੀ) ਹਉਮੈ (ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਦੇ) ਸ਼ਬਦ ਨਾਲ ਸਾੜੀ ਜਾਏ।੨।ਪਉੜੀ ॥ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਸੰਤ ਮਿਲਹੁ ਮੇਰੇ ਭਾਈ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਦ੍ਰਿੜਾਵਹੁ ਇਕ ਕਿਨਕਾ ॥ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਸੀਗਾਰੁ ਬਨਾਵਹੁ ਹਰਿ ਜਨ ਹਰਿ ਕਾਪੜੁ ਪਹਿਰਹੁ ਖਿਮ ਕਾ ॥ ਐਸਾ ਸੀਗਾਰੁ ਮੇਰੇ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਭਾਵੈ ਹਰਿ ਲਾਗੈ ਪਿਆਰਾ ਪ੍ਰਿਮ ਕਾ ॥ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਬੋਲਹੁ ਦਿਨੁ ਰਾਤੀ ਸਭਿ ਕਿਲਬਿਖ ਕਾਟੈ ਇਕ ਪਲਕਾ ॥ ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਦਇਆਲੁ ਹੋਵੈ ਜਿਸੁ ਉਪਰਿ ਸੋ ਗੁਰਮੁਖਿ ਹਰਿ ਜਪਿ ਜਿਣਕਾ ॥੨੧॥ਅਰਥ: ਹੇ ਮੇਰੇ ਭਾਈ ਸੰਤ ਜਨੋਂ! ਇਕ ਕਿਣਕਾ ਮਾਤ੍ਰ (ਮੈਨੂੰ ਭੀ) ਹਰੀ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਜਪਾਵੋ। ਹੇ ਹਰੀ ਜਨੋਂ! ਹਰੀ ਦੇ ਨਾਮ ਦਾ ਸਿੰਗਾਰ ਬਣਾਵੋ, ਤੇ ਖਿਮਾ ਦੀ ਪੁਸ਼ਾਕ ਪਹਿਨੋ, ਇਹੋ ਜਿਹਾ ਸ਼ਿੰਗਾਰ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਹਰੀ ਨੂੰ ਚੰਗਾ ਲੱਗਦਾ ਹੈ, ਹਰੀ ਨੂੰ ਪ੍ਰੇਮ ਦਾ ਸ਼ਿੰਗਾਰ ਪਿਆਰਾ ਲੱਗਦਾ ਹੈ। ਦਿਨ ਰਾਤ ਹਰੀ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਸਿਮਰੋ, ਇਕ ਪਲਕ ਵਿਚ ਸਾਰੇ ਪਾਪ ਕੱਟ ਦੇਵੇਗਾ। ਜਿਸ ਗੁਰਮੁਖ ਉਤੇ ਹਰੀ ਦਇਆਲ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ, ਉਹ ਹਰੀ ਦਾ ਸਿਮਰਨ ਕਰ ਕੇ (ਸੰਸਾਰ ਤੋਂ) ਜਿੱਤ (ਕੇ) ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ।੨੧।Reading and contemplation is the work of the world (has been done) (meaning, like other practices it has also become a practice, but) in the Hirda there are Trishna and Vikar (remain); In Ahankaar all (Pandits) are tired of reading, in love with Maya there are only holes.That human being is an educated and wise Pandit (meaning, consider that human being a Pandit), who meditates on the Shabad of SatGuru, who searches his mind (from within) finds God and finds a way to escape (from Trishna). One who obtains the treasure of virtues from God and keeps Surat paired with the virtues of God by remaining in spiritual tranquility. O Nanak! Blessed is the merchant of that Naam who has the support (form) of 'Naam' in the presence of SatGuru.You look at any human being with concentrated attention, no one understands without controlling the mind (ie, no one's work is done); The beggars (even the saints) are left after making pilgrimages, (thus) this mind is not killed.The human being who is in the presence of SatGuru keeps his mind attached to the True God (because of this) his mind is dead while he is alive (ie, he is saddened by Maya even while working in Maya). O Nanak! The filth of this mind descends in such a way that (the ego of the mind) is burnt with (SatGuru's) word.O my holy brother! Just a little (me too) chant God's Name. O God! Make the adornment of God's name, and wear the garment of forgiveness, such adornment is pleasing to dear God, adornment of love is pleasing to God. Day and night remember God's Name, in an instant all sins will be cut off. The Gurmukh on whom God has mercy, he (from the world) wins (by) meditating on God
In today's episode, we talk about the IPO of Borana Weaves, a Surat-based fabric maker that's weaving a profitable story.
People choose personal relationships and personal fulfillment over duty. Most often, they place the latter ahead of the former, which is why you see all these ridiculous posts on social media about “toxic relationships.”It's a big joke.I live among people who do not inhabit the same reality as I do.It used to frustrate me, but now I smile and move on, knowing that most people are not willing to make hard choices. They—and those who enable them—form Caesar's political base.The blind leading the blind.Scripture has taught me, the hard way, that I have no right to judge.Neither do others, yet we all persist in doing so.All of you should watch the Star Wars series Andor in full—it's just two seasons—and then watch Rogue One, and you'll understand what the writers of the New Testament were doing in the shadows of “empire.”Unlike the arrogant cowards sitting on the Rebel Council at Yavin IV, the biblical writers weren't building anything new to replace Rome or Jerusalem. They had no secret plans for a “new” Republic. The gospel was not a hero's journey or a strategy for institution-building under the protection of a solipsistic Jedi order, nor was it fighting for “freedom.” It was, however, about hope, against all hope.Rehear Galatians.The New Testament ends where it begins—with the sword of instruction wandering the earth in God's broad encampment, moving from place to place with an urgent message of permanent, perpetual rebellion:“Caesar is not the king!”Long before Paul, Jeremiah, too, had joined the Rebellion. He understood the price. Jeremiah was not James Dean. You cannot be a rebel unless you have a cause. Unless, of course, you, like most Americans I know, want to remain a teenager for the rest of your life.Adults, however, have to make a choice:“Cursed be the day when I was born; Let the day not be blessed when my mother bore me! Cursed be the man who brought the news to my father, saying, ‘A baby boy has been born to you,' and made him very happy.”(Jeremiah 20:14-15)This much I know:“Everything I do, I do for the Rebellion.”This week, I discuss Luke 8:28.Show Notesἀνακράζω (anakrazō) / ק-ר-א (qof–resh–aleph) / ق-ر-أ (qāf–rāʾ–hamza)Cry out. Read aloud.“When the three units blew the trumpets and broke the pitchers, they held the torches in their left hands and the trumpets in their right hands for blowing, and shouted, ‘A sword for the Lord and for Gideon!'” (Judges 7:20)Gideon's story is part of the cyclical narrative structure that characterizes the Book of Judges. In this recurring pattern, Israel turns away from God and does evil, prompting God to give them into the hands of their enemies. In their suffering, the people cry out to God, who then raises up a deliverer—a judge—to rescue them. This deliverance brings a period of temporary peace until the cycle begins again. In the case of Gideon, Israel is oppressed by the Midianites. God chooses Gideon to lead a small and unlikely force, emphasizing that the victory is not the result of human strength but a demonstration of the Lord's power and faithfulness.“Then he cried out in my hearing with a loud voice, saying, ‘Come forward, you executioners of the city, each with his weapon of destruction in his hand!'” (Ezekiel 9:1 )In Ezekiel 8–11, the prophet is shown a vision of the abominations taking place in the Jerusalem temple, including idolatry, injustice, and ritual defilement. As a result of this widespread corruption, the glory of God departs from the temple. In chapter 9, the vision shifts from exposing sin to executing judgment. God summons six angelic executioners, each carrying a weapon and a seventh figure dressed in linen holding a writing kit. This scribe is instructed to mark the foreheads of those who mourn over the city's sins, while the others are commanded to kill the rest without mercy, beginning at the defiled sanctuary.“So the angel who was speaking with me said to me, “Proclaim, saying, ‘This is what the Lord of armies says: ‘I am exceedingly jealous for Jerusalem and Zion.'” (Zechariah 1:14 )προσπίπτω (prospiptō) / נ-פ-ל (nun-fe-lamed) / ن-ف-ل (nun-fa-lam)Fall upon, at, against; become known.“Then Esau ran to meet him and embraced him, and fell (יִּפֹּ֥ל yiffōlʹ) on his neck and kissed him, and they wept.” (Genesis 33:4)“And Esther spake yet again before the king, and fell (תִּפֹּ֖ל tiffōl) down at his feet, and besought him with tears to put away the mischief of Haman the Agagite, and his device that he had devised against the Jews.” (Esther 8:3)Esau suffered the consequences of tribal betrayal and familial treachery; Esther and her people faced annihilation under a lawfully decreed genocide. These parallels—illuminated by Luke's deliberate lexical choices—frame the demon-possessed man as a victim of Greco-Roman imperial oppression.In each case, the act of falling appears directed toward a human being when, in fact, it is the acceptance of Providence.This is the core teaching of the Abrahamic scrolls.Esther does not confront the king as a preacher or moral authority; she pleads with him, fully aware that she holds no power. You might say Esther was, in this instance, a functional Muslim.To fall is ultimately submission to divine authority—Esther, by entrusting herself to God's hidden providence, accepts that there is no King but God.Her only weapon against oppression, along with Esau and the demonic, was to fall prostrate, hoping against all hope in God's promise (in his absence), that:“Caesar is not the king!”نَفَّلَ (naffala) “he fell to his share” or “assigned as a share.”الْأَنْفَالُ لِلَّهِ وَالرَّسُولِ(al-anfālu lillāhi wa-l-rasūli)“The spoils are for God and the Apostle.”Surat al-Anfal 8:1(see also: κατεκλίθη)δέομαι (deomai) / ח-נ-ן (ḥet–nun–nun) / ح-ن-ن (ḥāʼ–nūn–nūn)Ask; pray; beg. Grace. Compassion, mercy, tenderness.“I also pleaded (אֶתְחַנַּ֖ן ʾěṯḥǎnnǎnʹ) with the Lord at that time, saying, ‘O Lord God, You have begun to show your servant your greatness and your strong hand; for what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do such works and mighty acts as yours? (Deuteronomy 3:23–24)“If you would seek God and implore (תִּתְחַנָּֽן tiṯḥǎnnānʹ) the compassion of the Almighty, if you are pure and upright, surely now he would rouse himself for you and restore your righteous estate.” (Job 8:5–6)The triliteral root ح-ن-ن (
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If there's no existential doubt, it's not an early-stage business.Because you're just figuring it out, one bold risk at a time.In this episode Shantanu is joined by Vedang Patel (Co-Founder of The Souled Store) and Yogesh Kabra, (Founder of XYXX Apparels) for a raw and honest conversation on what it really takes to start up.As a bootstrapped company, Vedang started with just ₹5 lakhs and a big dream. On the other hand, Yogesh started up in a 250 sq. ft. room in Surat. But Now? These founders have built a 1000Cr empire. Key Takeaways from the episode: • How a customer-first mindset shapes everything, from product to brand.• What should you know before building a clothing brand for women?• Why “mental freedom” from your investor can often be more powerful than just financial backing.This is a story of building something of your own with the right people by your side.Tell us in the comments: What's the wildest risk you've taken to build your dream? And if you'd like to join our next conversation as a live audience member, sign up here: https://forms.gle/yF6Rzr9NRheKRoV98Navigate the episode00:00 – Coming Up01:10 – What Are Business Models and Market Trends?04:13 – Why Being Honest About Business Numbers is Important07:01 – Problems in the Clothing Industry09:59 – How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market13:08 – What Customer Retention and Acquisition Costs Really Mean16:02 – How Good Products Keep Customers Coming Back19:08 – How Fashion Trends Change and How to Keep Up22:16 – A New Look at the Underwear Market25:16 – Wrapping Things Up and Looking Ahead26:49 – Why Average Order Value (AOV) is Important for Sales29:20 – How to Market Your Brand and Keep People Interested32:09 – The Problems with Quick Commerce in Clothing industry35:14 – Why Consumers Return Stuff in Online Shopping38:18 – How to Build and Market Your Brand Creatively41:55 – Is Business Success About Luck or Strategy?49:22 – Moving Your Business from Offline to Online52:17 – How Luck and Your Attitude Impact Success54:00 – Finding the Right Investors and Why They Matter59:22 – How We Think About Money01:03:03 – The Mindset of Thriving vs. Just Getting By01:07:16 – The Excitement of Growing Your Business01:14:01 – Closing thoughts
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Rachit Khator is the founder and CEO of Stackby, a no-code spreadsheet and database app builder that allows business users to create powerful spreadsheet-like applications with data links, automations, and workflows. Rachit and his team of 34 employees live in Surat, India, north of Mumbai. Stackby started when Rachit was working for a corporate venture firm in Michigan, doing repetitive manual data imports and analysis in Excel. He hired a developer to build a better tool and started to sell Stackby to early customers. They followed customer feedback to build an inexpensive and easy-to-use app that competes well with VC-funded competitors like AirTable for specific use cases. This bootstrapped company has grown in 4 years to serve 75,000 free and paid business customers. Now they are profitable and growing at 15% per month, upselling free business users to paid plans. Rachit has big ambitions for Stackby to serve millions of customers–and be an example success story in the Surat software community. Links Rachit Khator on LinkedIn Stackby on LinkedIn Stackby website Podcast Sponsor – Full Scale This podcast is sponsored by Full Scale, one of the fastest-growing software development companies in any region. Full Scale vets, employs, and supports over 300 professional developers, designers, and testers in the Philippines who can augment and extend your core dev team. Learn more at fullscale.io. The Practical Founders Podcast Tune into the Practical Founders Podcast for weekly in-depth interviews with founders who have built valuable software companies without big funding. Subscribe to the Practical Founders Podcast using your favorite podcast app or view on our YouTube channel. Get the weekly Practical Founders newsletter and podcast updates at practicalfounders.com/newsletter.