In earlier article, I talked about the effort to meet and reconnect with friends and family always fills you up—it gives you a true Dose of Jagjeevan

I recently received a powerful one at the Silver Jubilee celebration of my Millennium (2K) Batch at NIT Kurukshetra. It was deeply heartwarming to reconnect with old friends, relive shared memories, and celebrate the journey we began together more than two decades ago.

What made the occasion even more special was launching my book 📕 Jagjeevan: Living Larger than Life at the very place where we once read hundreds of books during our engineering days. Sharing signed copies with my batchmates and receiving their blessings turned the moment into a memory I will cherish forever.

Millennium Batch, NIT Kurukshetra: A Journey of Friendship and Learning

We, the 2K batch of NIT Kurukshetra, began our academic journey in the year 2000. From 2000 to 2004—arguably the golden period of our lives—we didn’t just grow academically, but also as individuals shaped by friendships, failures, fun, and shared resilience.

Those years were filled with everything that defines college life: ragging and late-night studies, first time drinking, smoking, khokha visits and hostel life, pranks and group projects, canteen conversations, cultural fests, technical competitions, night outs, and endless laughter. I explored myself there in multiple dimensions, art and culture, technical and management, sports and fitness, social and community service, and many more.

Some moments from college days

The Silver Jubilee celebration was a beautiful reminder of how strong those bonds still are—and how deeply they continue to influence who we are today.

This shared journey gave us a foundation of confidence, camaraderie, and resilience that continues to guide us in the real world.

And honestly—who wouldn’t want to go back to those days at least once?

Time Travel to 2000–2004

Walking through the corridors of NIT Kurukshetra felt like time travel. Familiar faces, classrooms, hostels, and the canteen—all came rushing back with overwhelming nostalgia. Having breakfast and lunch in the same hostels, visiting the same khokhas, sitting in the same classrooms—it felt like we had never left.

We even attended lecture by professors again… and yes, slept during some of them—just like old times. Some things never change. 🙂

DJ Night, Laughter, and Pure Joy

The celebrations wouldn’t be complete without fun—and we had plenty of it. The DJ night was a highlight: dancing, singing, laughing, and celebrating friendships that have stood the test of time.

The gala dinner that followed felt like reliving life once again—recharging our souls and strengthening bonds that distance and time could never weaken.

Kudos to the Organising Team

It was a well-organized event, thanks to the efforts of the organizing team. They did a fantastic job in bringing us all together and creating a memorable experience. From the venue selection to the event planning, everything was executed flawlessly.

Another Dose of Jagjeevan

I had hoped to share a signed copy of 📕 Jagjeevan: Living Larger than Life to every batchmate, but ran out of inventory. Still, I was able to share copies with the Director, a few professors,the organizers and some batchmates.

Hearing words of appreciation from friends and mentors about your work is a feeling hard to describe—it’s deeply fulfilling.

This entire experience beautifully reflects Chapter 6: Get Together, Grow Together from Jagjeevan. It speaks about the importance of renewing relationships through presence, shared moments, and genuine connection. Relationships, like living beings, need time and care to stay alive and meaningful.

About the Jagjeevan

📕 Jagjeevan: Living Larger Than Life is a heartfelt tribute to the extraordinary life and timeless wisdom of Shri Jagguram—an enlightened soul whose values shaped generations. Blending personal memories with profound life lessons, it captures the essence of a man who lived with humility, discipline, compassion, and unwavering purpose.

Through ten insightful chapters, the book explores heritage, resilience, responsibility, inner strength, family unity, conflict resolution, gratitude, and the power of one’s actions.

This inspiring narrative is more than a biography—it is a practical guide for anyone seeking a meaningful, value-driven life. Jagjeevan invites readers to rediscover the greatness hidden in simplicity and to live larger than life through everyday choices.

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Wish you Jagjeevan!