Check the slideshow above Mahesh Thakur is a known name in both television and Bollywood. The talented actor has always ‘connected’ with the masses by showcasing top-notch portrayals, be it on the big screen or television. Popularly known to be the little Jiya’s father in Shararat on TV, and father to the innocent and adorable Suhana of Sasural Genda Phool, the man is known for his good body of work. But not many know that Mahesh Thakur is a ‘seeker of truth’ in its real sense. He is known for his various healing techniques and spiritual methodologies to cure a person’s inner self which is troubled. The actor cum spiritual healer now launches a Multimedia EBook called ‘The Connect’ which is basically the Science of Self. As the man launches his first series of work “The Connect’, Tellychakkar.com got into an inspirational and motivational conversation with the man. Excerpts… Tell us something about ‘The Connect’… The Connect is designed as a multimedia EBook. In other words, besides readable text which is there in every EBook, here I have also included videos and meditative audio along with the App. The Connect is the first series of my work ‘Asvanasien’ which means Science of Self. After going through my entire content one will agree that it is inspirational, motivational and also spiritual. So how did you decide to work on such an app? Well, not many people know this side of my life. Much before I entered into my profession of being an actor I was a seeker of truth. As I dabbled with the finer truths of life, I began helping a lot of people spiritually through simple discourses, meditative techniques and healing. They in a broader sense started connecting with their own higher self and in doing so started unlocking great secrets about their own being and in doing so enriched their life in many varied areas. As time moved on I started sensing an urgency among people to know the higher truths, as life had started wearing them out mentally, emotionally and spiritually. “Stress” was the word I kept hearing from every corner and so I decided to start my work. (Asvanasien – Science of Self) ‘The Connect’ which was to be a hardcover book initially, was redesigned as an app so I could include multimedia content which actually could get the message across in a better way. What is your definition of spirituality? Spirituality is a word used in a very broad sense. Religious individuals call themselves spiritual; if we have to refer to holy places we refer to them as spiritual places, someone who is trying out meditative exercises is said to be turning spiritual and so on. I consider everyone, everything, be it living or non-living “spiritual” because this entire existence, this material world and our consciousness has converged into one another at some definite point. So how can one separate the two? This entire existence is a spiritual experience for one and all. What are the goals you wish to achieve with this app? If I manage to change just one person’s viewpoint, empower him or her with an understanding of pure consciousness and concepts of universal love, I would call my whole effort successful. You see it is never about numbers which will determine the success of this app. It will be about helping that “one” person whoever it may be to make the right choices in his life, which might just change the whole course for a better world. For all you know, that one person must have knocked all doors and is on the verge of giving up on this life completely. So yes, I wish to reach that one person in need. Do you think a layman would understand the intricate detailing of spirituality and all that you wish to express through this app? If he can read and speak the language, it is being released in English as of now, then the answer is a definite “YES”. The writing to a very large extent is simple, there are 165 chapters/quotes out of which 43 are in video format and an additional 7 audios (guided meditations) within the app. All of these are specifically selected, not just to spiritually awaken the individual but also to inspire and motivate the individual out of a narrow understanding of his world around. How will the app work? Could you throw some light on the functionality of the app? Well, the app as I mentioned earlier, is predominantly a multimedia EBook. On the opening page you can navigate directly into the EBook or directly to the Videos or Audios sections within the app, the choice is yours. The first 5 Chapters/Quotes, 3 videos and a sample audio comes entirely free for the individual to sample the content and decide whether he/she wishes to purchase the entire content. Once decided, the price will definitely not be a deterrent as it’s economically priced. Moreover, the app is light in size as only the EBook will come embedded in the app, the multimedia content will be streamed from a server and all you will need is a net connection to access it. Where will the app Asvanasien ‘The Connect’ be available? As of now I am launching it on Google Play Store and it will work on all Android platforms, smart phones tablets etc. Just search for “ASVANASIEN” within the Google play store or just click on the link below. Then within the next 30 days I shall be launching it on ITunes store which will be for all Apple devices, iPhones, iPads etc. What are your future plans with ‘Asvanasien’? Well as of now I am just busy with the release and promotion of this app. The content here is very simple and I shall be releasing the more advanced teachings next. Meanwhile my workshop is being readied also. Anything more you would like to inform our readers? Yes… first of all I would like to thank them for reading this article. I wish them all the success in their search for a complete balanced life. If ever they have nowhere to turn to for answers for their life problems, whatever those problem or life’s challenges there may be, don’t waste any money or time on anything till you sample this app. I have covered many topics, viewpoints and perspectives. Asvanasien – the Science of Self is a complete in depth view of life. The moment you will center yourself from the viewpoint of Asvanasien, absolutely nothing will come in your way from scaling all heights and breaking out of all limitations. For those who don’t have an android base tablet or hand set as of now but still wish to know more about Asvanasien they can log into the website www.asvanasien.com . There too I am posting the sample videos, audios and text. Finally, will we still be seeing you in more roles on TV and Films? Of course. I am an actor and I have connected with my audience, as long as the audience wants to see me on screen I shall be there too.