Standing Tall in Temptation at Lonavala Party

Chintan Maheta – Alumni of Gurukul Hyderabad

Batch 2010

Member ID: G1526

Mumbai, 2012 – The Beginning of a Dream

The city of dreams. Skyscrapers glowing, traffic roaring, ambitions running faster than the local trains. Amid this ocean of chaos, a fresh Gurukul graduate, Chintan Maheta, steps into the corporate world. After years of burning the midnight oil, he clears one of India’s toughest exams – Chartered Accountancy. His perseverance lands him at a Big 4 accounting firm, one of the world’s most prestigious, as a consultant.

The Big Break

In 2014, Chintan’s dedication and honesty make him stand out. He is assigned to a national-level client deal—the kind of project that can make or break careers. Against all odds, he contributes massively, and the deal closes successfully.
To celebrate, the Boss—a powerful, well-connected figure—organizes a lavish two-day retreat in Lonavala. For the first time, Chintan, the Gurukul student who grew up chanting kirtans in serene mandirs, enters the glittering, intoxicating world of corporate parties.

The Party – A Test of Sanskar

It’s midnight. Music echoes through the villa. Laughter bursts with every clink of wine glasses. The Boss and team drown in excitement.
Chintan, however, sits calm. His Tilak-Chandlo and faith are stronger than the glittering bottles around him.

Suddenly, the Boss notices:
“Arre Chintan! You’re the star of this deal! Why are you sitting like a saint? Come, drink with us. Just one glass.”
All eyes turn. Cheers rise. But Chintan softly folds his hands:

“I cannot. I am a student of Gurukul. I follow the agna of Bhagwan Swaminarayan.”

The hall falls silent—then bursts into laughter. Some tease, some mock. But Chintan stands tall in temptation, calm, composed, unshaken like a mountain amidst the storm.

The Turning Point

The Boss, drunk and insistent, tries to hand him the glass. The tension grows.
With courage, Chintan pushes the glass back and says firmly,
“Sir! Please don’t force me. I will never drink. Not today. Not ever.”

The hall freezes. Music stops. Silence reigns. For a moment, everyone thinks his career is over.
Then, the Boss laughs, claps him on the back, and says:
“You’ve got guts, young man. People drink to show courage, but you showed courage by refusing it. From today, you have my respect.”

Instead of losing his job, Chintan earns admiration and trust. His reputation soars, and he’s soon known for integrity and spiritual grounding—a true Gurukulite.

The Real Victory

This moment defines Standing Tall in Temptation—not just resisting a drink, but upholding faith and sanskar in the face of social pressure.
Chintan proved that spirituality and success can coexist, that real strength lies in living by your principles.

He didn’t just win a deal—he won hearts, respect, and divine approval.

Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul is proud of Chintan Maheta – a true devotee of Bhagwan Swaminarayan who stood tall in temptation.