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his busy practice to translate the lengthiest passages of my book. I saw the possibility! Other people also helped sail my ship of hope into the right dock. Mr. Harendrabhai Vasavada, who had come from San Jose to visit his daughter, listened to my dream. He translated passages and sent them to me. My sail filled with the winds of possibilities. Drs. Vikram and Amita Mehta, strong supporters of literature and culture, also fed my sails. They said they would be honored to help me out. My ship started sailing on waves of joy. Sharadbhai and Chitraben Dixit had heard of my endeavors through their daughter, Neha. They called me and asked for specific passages to translate. My ship was riding high into reality. Mita the “Badshah” of school is the principal of a large comprehensive middle school. I hesitated asking such a busy lady but I took a gamble and it paid off. My ship rolled forward with full speed ahead. Madhuriben Shah, my dear niece also translated passages. My ship was sailing strong into harbor. Niyatiben Pandya, noted and knowledgeable literary enthusiast, lent her hand as well. With lightening speed, she produced a rainbow of translated passages. Without her editorial support, this translation would not have been possible. Leelaben has sent a beautiful article from Canada. She was very busy with her son's wedding yet she took out time to send the article in time for which, I am very grateful to her. "Without the valuable contribution of Shri Babubhai
