Mera Khazana: So here I am — 72 years old today......by Baljit Balli
My birthday falls on November 2. From my early memories in the Malwa region’s village Rampura to this very day, I have tried to look back and reflect upon the journey of my life.
By the grace of nature, I have been blessed with a long and meaningful life — filled with moments of joy and sorrow, ups and downs, and countless experiences that shaped me.
I have witnessed innumerable events — in my own life, in my surroundings, across the country, and around the world. Through my travels across India and several foreign lands, I have gathered a rich treasure of knowledge and experiences.
I consider myself truly fortunate to have received boundless love, respect, and companionship — from my parents, siblings, family, relatives, friends, colleagues, and from my lakhs of readers and well-wishers spread across the world.
Even today, I feel surrounded by affection and regard — from my family, including the third generation of my grandchildren, and from countless friends and admirers. This love and respect have come to me both in my personal life and in my professional journey. At times, I even feel that I have received far more affection and honour than I may have ever deserved.
No person can ever claim to be perfect — nor can anyone truly be so. Every human being has both strengths and shortcomings, virtues and flaws — and I am no exception.
Each individual has their own identity, dignity, personality traits, temperament, and way of life. I have never made big claims about myself; after all, it is society and people who are the best judges of one’s actions and character.
It is also worth mentioning that during my youthful years, the influence of leftist ideology left a lasting mark on my thinking — and in some ways, that influence continues even today.
I have never been one to brood over unfulfilled desires or past regrets. Yet, at times, I do feel that idealism, perhaps stronger than necessary, overshadowed practicality in certain stages of life, leading to some difficulties then — and maybe even now.
With advancing age, it is natural to face some health challenges. The body has its share of minor troubles, but I am deeply grateful to nature for still blessing me with sound mental and physical health. The future is unknown — but for now, I’m thankful that the tag of “ Sattre- Bahattre ( old and weak) ” hasn’t caught up with me yet.
In my personal life, I have tried to follow the path of “Sarbat da Bhala” (Welfare of Humanity) and apply the values of hard work and sincerity in my profession. Even today, I work at least 16 hours a day.
On my 72nd birthday, I express heartfelt gratitude to my family, friends, relatives, and well-wishers near and far who sent me their wishes, prayers, and blessings in various forms.
Such human exchanges of emotion strengthen our bonds with one another — and give us renewed courage and inspiration to keep living life with positivity and purpose.
November 2, 2025
ਮੇਰਾ ਖ਼ਜ਼ਾਨਾ ....ਲਓ ਜੀ ਆਪਾਂ 72 ਸਾਲ ਦੇ ਹੋ ਗਏ ਆਂ. ਦੋ ਨਵੰਬਰ ਨੂੰ ਮੇਰਾ ਜਨਮ ਦਿਨ ਹੁੰਦੈ .
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Baljit Balli, Editor-In-Chief, Babusahi News Network, Tirchhi Nazar Media
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