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Jahile Pani Ahile – Always Here and Now

JPA was not something I planned—it was something that naturally unfolded through my own awakening.
Being born in Nepal, a land where spirituality is deeply woven into daily life, I grew up in an environment where the sacred was not separate from the ordinary. From an early age, I was immersed in prayers, rituals, and a culture that honored the unseen dimensions of existence. My childhood was spent in a small village called Phaliyasanghu, surrounded by majestic mountains and the Marsyangdi River flowing right past our house. Life was incredibly simple—there were no cars, no electricity, and of course, no internet. Only nature, stillness, and the quiet rhythm of life.
At the time, I didn’t consciously reflect on how this environment shaped me, but now, looking back, I see it as part of the preparation for what was to come. The presence I would later recognize through The Power of Now had always been there—woven into the fabric of my upbringing.

A Turning Point: The Power of Now

When I moved to the U.S., I naturally gravitated toward inspirational content. I often watched Oprah Winfrey’s shows, feeling uplifted by her conversations. As YouTube emerged, I searched for more motivational talks, seeking something beyond the surface of everyday life. That’s when I stumbled upon The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. I don’t remember exactly what I read, but something in it captured me, resonated deeply, and I felt an inner pull. Without hesitation, I went to Barnes & Noble and bought the book.
At that time, everything on the surface seemed fine—I had what I wanted, but something within me felt incomplete. There was a subtle discontentment, a feeling that there had to be something more. Small frustrations in daily life unsettled me, and I didn’t understand why.
Then, as I read The Power of Now, it shook me to my core. Suddenly, everything made sense—not just my past, but the nature of my mind, my emotions, and the world itself. I felt whole, complete—not because anything had changed in my outer world, but because I had found something deeper within myself. A shift in consciousness had happened.

Reading the Book with My Mom

During Covid, when life slowed down and work was paused, I found a rare opportunity to dive even deeper into presence. My mother, who still lives in Nepal, has always been deeply spiritual, and our conversations had long been filled with wisdom and insight. During this time, I decided to read The Power of Now with her—line by line.
Each day, I would read in English and then translate it into Nepali for her. We went through the entire book together, reflecting, discussing, and simply being in the stillness that the teachings pointed to. She is not just my mother—she is my greatest spiritual friend, a source of wisdom and presence. Sharing this journey with her is one of the most profound experiences of my life!

The Birth of JPA

At first, I didn’t know who to share this realization with. It wasn’t something I could explain in words, but I couldn’t contain my excitement. I gave copies of The Power of Now to my family and friends, and I couldn’t stop talking about it whenever we got together. Eventually, I started a weekly in-person gathering at my home, where we meditated, watched Eckhart’s videos, and discussed presence together. This continued for about two years.
Over time, life took its course, and while the formal gatherings stopped, the spirit of those conversations remained alive. My family and I often talked about presence, consciousness, and awareness, sharing perspectives and insights. My brother Manoj, a poet, would often share his poetry in our family group chat, and I would respond with spiritual reflections inspired by his words. He would tell me how he liked my interpretations, and sometimes, he would see his own poems in a new light through our conversations.
Then, one day, he shared a poem that contained the words “Jahile Pani Ahile”—Always Here and Now. Something about those words struck me deeply. That was it. That was the essence of everything I had been exploring and sharing.

JPA was born.

We first started JPA as a family satsang on Zoom, and over time, we began sharing it with close friends who resonated with this path. Today, JPA continues to be a space where we come together to explore the depth of presence, meditate, discuss the evolution of consciousness, and simply rest in the Now.
Now, through this website, I hope to extend that same invitation to anyone who feels called to awaken beyond thought and into presence.

Welcome to JPA. May we journey together, always here, always now.
– With love and presence,
   Roshanee

JPA was not something I planned—it was something that naturally unfolded through my own awakening.
Being born in Nepal, a land where spirituality is deeply woven into daily life, I grew up in an environment where the sacred was not separate from the ordinary. From an early age, I was immersed in prayers, rituals, and a culture that honored the unseen dimensions of existence. My childhood was spent in a small village called Phaliyasanghu, surrounded by majestic mountains and the Marsyangdi River flowing right past our house. Life was incredibly simple—there were no cars, no electricity, and of course, no internet. Only nature, stillness, and the quiet rhythm of life.
At the time, I didn’t consciously reflect on how this environment shaped me, but now, looking back, I see it as part of the preparation for what was to come. The presence I would later recognize through The Power of Now had always been there—woven into the fabric of my upbringing.

When I moved to the U.S., I naturally gravitated toward inspirational content. I often watched Oprah Winfrey’s shows, feeling uplifted by her conversations. As YouTube emerged, I searched for more motivational talks, seeking something beyond the surface of everyday life. That’s when I stumbled upon The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. I don’t remember exactly what I read, but something in it captured me, resonated deeply, and I felt an inner pull. Without hesitation, I went to Barnes & Noble and bought the book.
At that time, everything on the surface seemed fine—I had what I wanted, but something within me felt incomplete. There was a subtle discontentment, a feeling that there had to be something more. Small frustrations in daily life unsettled me, and I didn’t understand why.
Then, as I read The Power of Now, it shook me to my core. Suddenly, everything made sense—not just my past, but the nature of my mind, my emotions, and the world itself. I felt whole, complete—not because anything had changed in my outer world, but because I had found something deeper within myself. A shift in consciousness had happened.

During Covid, when life slowed down and work was paused, I found a rare opportunity to dive even deeper into presence. My mother, who still lives in Nepal, has always been deeply spiritual, and our conversations had long been filled with wisdom and insight. During this time, I decided to read The Power of Now with her—line by line.
Each day, I would read in English and then translate it into Nepali for her. We went through the entire book together, reflecting, discussing, and simply being in the stillness that the teachings pointed to. She is not just my mother—she is my greatest spiritual friend, a source of wisdom and presence. Sharing this journey with her is one of the most profound experiences of my life!

At first, I didn’t know who to share this realization with. It wasn’t something I could explain in words, but I couldn’t contain my excitement. I gave copies of The Power of Now to my family and friends, and I couldn’t stop talking about it whenever we got together. Eventually, I started a weekly in-person gathering at my home, where we meditated, watched Eckhart’s videos, and discussed presence together. This continued for about two years.
Over time, life took its course, and while the formal gatherings stopped, the spirit of those conversations remained alive. My family and I often talked about presence, consciousness, and awareness, sharing perspectives and insights. My brother Manoj, a poet, would often share his poetry in our family group chat, and I would respond with spiritual reflections inspired by his words. He would tell me how he liked my interpretations, and sometimes, he would see his own poems in a new light through our conversations.
Then, one day, he shared a poem that contained the words “Jahile Pani Ahile”—Always Here and Now. Something about those words struck me deeply. That was it. That was the essence of everything I had been exploring and sharing.

We first started JPA as a family satsang on Zoom, and over time, we began sharing it with close friends who resonated with this path. Today, JPA continues to be a space where we come together to explore the depth of presence, meditate, discuss the evolution of consciousness, and simply rest in the Now.
Now, through this website, I hope to extend that same invitation to anyone who feels called to awaken beyond thought and into presence.

Welcome to JPA. May we journey together, always here, always now.
– With love and presence,
   Roshanee

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