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MOHYAL MITTER
the significance of MOHYAL DIVAS OUR visionary forebears created the Apex Body, General Mohyal Sabha 117 years ago and bequeathed unto us, and the coming generations, the TIMELESS LEGACY, GMS, which has over the years blossomed and spread its aroma over the length and breadth of the country and abroad. In deep gratitude to the founding fathers Mohyal Divas is a solemn day of our obeisance, our commitment, our firm resolve to keep aloft the high moral values, the embers of progress and prosperity of our fraternity upper most in our minds. There is a wide awakening in the rank and file of the community at all levels. Prominent crusaders who laid the foundation of the erstwhile Mohyal Mitter Sabha are Bakshi Ram Dass Chhibber of Bhera, Bk. Jog Dhian Bali of Lahore, Bk. Gokal Chand Chhibber of Abbottabad, Ch. Ganesh Dass Datt of Lahore, Mehta Dehra Mal Datt of Miani, Rzd. Maharaj Krishan Vaid of Jhelum, Mehta Lal Chand Mohan of Hardowal, Ch. Ram Bhaj Datt and Shri Hira Singh Datt of Kanjrur & Rzd. Barkat Ram Vaid. Padam Shri N.N. Mohan of Mohan Meakins, whose contribution in bringing Mohyals of all shades and opinion under one flag and one platform, after the trauma of partition is noteworthy. Today, the GMS stands on a high pedestal with firm and deep roots and solid financial foundations. It is looked upon by the fraternity with solemn reverence and is the repository of the Mohyali spirit and ethos in all its manifestations. Our achievements in the field of education, of rendering succour to the needy, moral and financial aid to the ailing and for recognizing the merit of talented youth of the community, are the barometers of our success. The building of the prestigious Mohyal Ashram, the temple of the Mohyals, the Mohyal Foundation, and Mohyal Sewa Sadan, the establishment of MERIT, Mohyal Bhawan, New Delhi, are symbols of our strength, unity and solidarity. The hallmark of our impeccable integrity and the faith reposed in the GMS has been proved to the hilt by the generous donations of their properties bequeathed to GMS by the late Smt Brij Rani Vaid (Mohyal Foundation), the late Smt Kaushalaya Bali (Dehradun), and the late Major Amarnath Chhibber(Meerut). We are today a well-knit, well-organized, social organization, poised to embark upon several developmental projects in the cause of the fraternity and society in general. A silent revolution is in the making of our youth to do their utmost for catapulting the fraternity to greater heights of achievements and endeavour. Our inspiration is our president Rzd. B.D.Bali, our role model, who has always, in utter humility, advised us to espouse the cause of those in want. Mohyal Diwas is a day of celebration and gaiety to commemorate the founding of the GMS in 1891. This is the fourth year of the celebration and we have the privilege of having the Hon’ble Shri Jagmohan, former Governor of J&K and former Union Minister, as Chief Guest and the renowned historian, Mohyal Gaurav Prof. Vishwa Nath Datta, as the Guest of Honour. — narendra d. datta padma bhushan shri jagmohan former governor j&k– litterateur, reformer Padma Bhushan Shri Jagmohan is a truly many-splendoured personality. He has been an outstanding civil servant, Parliamentarian, Union Minister and original thinker and writer. Throughout his long and illustrious years in public service, he has worked, with an unmatched passion, for creating a model of fair, just and effective governance by fair, just and effecitve means. His zest for constructive work is well-known. So is his capacity to stand firmly against vested interests. He has earned a justifiable reputation for producing spectcular results on the ground.
Shri Jagmohan was the youngest Lieutenant-Governor of Delhi and the only one who held this prestigious office for two terms. During his second term, the capital had the unique distinction of successfully organising the Asiad, CHOGM and the Non-Aligned Conference (1982-83). Earlier, he served with great distinction in a number of key assignments, including that of Chief Executive of Delhi Development Authority for over seven years, and as Lt. Governor of Goa, Daman and Diu. Shri Jagmohan has also the rare distinction of being nationally honoured twice by the President of India. He was awarded the Padma Shri for “making significant contribution to the formulation and implementation of the Delhi Master Plan and for playing a pioneering role in planning and implementation of projects’’. He was also awarded the Padma Bhushan for his “exceptionally meritorious services to the country’’. He was conferred the degree of Doctorate of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) by Kurukshetra University as well as by Guru Nanak Unviersity, Amritsar. Shri Jagmohan was given a cultural award by the Australian Government. In the mid-sixties, he travelled around the world on a fellowship granted by the Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi. He also attended several United Nations Conferences on ‘Human Settlements’, ‘Habitat’, Tourism, Culture etc. Shri Jagmohan’s published works include over 600 articles in leading newspapers and journals and five books: Rebuilding Shahjahanabad: The Walled City of Delhi; Island of Truth; The Challenge of Our Cities; Soul and Structure of Government of India and My Frozen Turbulence in Kashmir, the last publication has so far seen six editions. It has been translated into many regional languages of India. Shri Jagmohan’s intellectual and literary standing can be seen from the fact that his book My Frozen Turbulence in Kashmir was described by Mr. Michael Foot, who was once the Shadow Prime Minister of Britain, as “a great book indeed and it tells me much more about Kashmir than I ever learnt from any other place’’. On the same work, Dr. Mulk Raj Anand, a noted literary critic, wrote: “It is a brilliant work, written with verve which derives its power from the author’s addiction to truth’’. His Sardar Patel Memorial Lectures, which were subsequently published under the title ‘Challenges of Our Citizens’, became a classic of Indian urban life. Shri Jagmohan has held the office of the Governor, Jammu and Kashmir, twice. He also formulated and carried out the historic reform of the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine. A household name in the country, Shri Jagmohan remained Member of Parliament for about fourteen years and Union Cabinet Minister for about five and a half years. He held charge of such significant portfolios as Communications, Urban Development, Poverty Alleviation, Programme Implementation, Tourism and Culture. Mohyal Gaurav Prof. Vishwa Nath Datta eminent author, historian Mohyal Gaurav Prof. Vishwa Nath Datta comes from an illustrious family of Dattas of Veeran Dattan. He was born at Amritsar on March 26, 1926 as the only son of Padmashri Brahm Nath Datta (Qasir), who was a renowned nationalist leader who actively participated in the freedom movement. Ch. Brahm Nath was not only a national leader, he was a very successful businessman, an orator, a writer and a poet. In addition to his multifarious activities, he was one of the founder members of the General Mohyal Sabha and had been an editor of the Mohyal Mitter. Grandfather of Prof. Datta, Ch. Guruditta Mal Datta (Musafir), was proficient both in speaking and writing English. After leaving a lucrative Government job spent his time in the service of the Mohyal Community, visiting different Mohyal Mandis as a representative of the General Mohyal Sabha, at his own expense.
Prof. V.N. Datta lost his mother, when he was only one year old. His father, a strict disciplinarian, though only 33 years old at that time, did not remarry. The young child was brought up by his eldest sister, Smt. Shanti Devi, w/o Dr. Baldev Singh, Post Graduate in Medicine from U.K., a renowned Neurologist and Professor Emeritus at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. Prof. V.N. Datta grew up at Amritsar Sugar Mill, Chheratta and Ganda Singh Wala, under the care of his sister and brother-in-law. Prof. V.N. Datta is married to Kamla, also from an illustrious Mohyal family. She is the daughter of Mehta Diwan Chand Mohan, then Senior Superintendent of Police, Karnal, and granddaughter of Rai Sahib Mehta Arjun Dass Mohan, also a Senior Police Officer, who had been the President of All India Mohyal Conference, held at Pind Dadan Khan in 1908. They have three daughters, all brilliiant and highly educated. Prof. V.N. Datta is Emeritus Professor at the Kurukshetra University. After his early education at the Government College, Lahore, and Lucknow University, he went to Cambridge, where he trained in historical studies, under the guidance of Sir Herbert Butterfield. Later, he taught History in the Delhi University and was, for some time, Editor, Indian Gazetteers, Government of India. He joined Kurukshetra University as Head of the History Department. He was later appointed Professor Emeritus of the University in 1986. He had been a Visiting Professor at the Moscow, Leningrad, Lumumba and Aden Universities. He was a Senior Fellow, National Institute of Punjab Studies, New Delhi, General President, Indian History Congress, Visiting Fellow, Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla, Resident Fellow, Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge University and Chairman, Board of Editors, National Archives of India, New Delhi. Author of a dozen of books, including Amritsar Past and Present (1967); Jallianwala Bagh (1969) (translated in Hindi and Punjabi and filmed by BBC); New Light on the Punjab Disturbance in two volumes; Sati: Widow Burning in India (published in India, England and USA); A Nationalist Muslim and India Politics (being the Correspondence Dr. Syed Mahmud) and the biography of Maulana Azad; articles contributed in Oxford University Publications. At present working on the Partition of India, and Historical Method. Prof. Dutta has recently released a book ‘Historical Diversities: Society, Politics and Culture, a collection of essays edited by K.L. Tuteja and Sunita Pathania. Many eminent historians have contributed essays for the book including Bipin Chandra, K.M. Shri Mali, Indu Banga, J.S. Grewal, Aniruddha Ray, Barun De, Irfan Habib, K.N. Panikkar, among others. The book consists of 19 essays spread over modern, medieval and ancient India and gives rather concise and indepth, introspective inspection on major historical eras. The essays have been written for Prof. V.N. Dutta who has touched lives of most of the historian contributors in some way or the other. He had delivered the Athar Memorial Lecture at Aligarh Muslim University in 2001 and the Nehru Lecture at Nehru House Mumbai, in 2002. He had been bestowed with the ‘Mohyal Gaurav’ Award by the GMS in February 1999 at the 49th Mohyal Conference for his signal contributions in the field of History and Historical Research, and thereby for making the Mohyal community proud. Prathibhashalee Vidyarthi Samman–12th Oct. 2008 The function to honour brilliant Mohyal students, who had scored 75% or more marks in their Class X and Class XII Board Examinations–2008, was held at the Mohyal Foundation, New Delhi, on the 12th October 2008. Rzd. B.D. Bali presided over the function. Fifty students of Class X and 24 students of Class XII had been selected for conferment of the award. Not all these could be present, even though individual letters had been sent to their parents/guardians, inviting them to attend the function and receive the awards. Even so, the attendance was impressive and there were more than 200 participants. The proceedings began with the lighting of the traditional lamp by Rzd. B.D. Bali and the three Vice Presidents of the GMS, followed by the Mohyal Prayer. In his Welcome Address, Dr. Ashok Lav, Coordinator of the Awards, congratulated the awardee students and their parents, for the meritorious performance in the Board examinations and hoped that this would encourage future Mohyal students also to perform even better and secure not less than 90% marks in the examination. This would stand them in good stead, since competition nowadays was fierce and one had to perform really outstandingly in order to get admission in prestigious educational institutions for higher studies. Dr. Ashok Lav noted that, just as at the national level, girl students had outperformed boys here also. Though the number of awardees were equal in boys and girls in the 10th Class (25 each), there were 13 girls as against 11 boys in the 12th Class. In his brief address Rzd. B.D. Bali observed that Prathibhashali Award has been instituted by the GMS to encourage the Mohyal students to outdo others in studies and go up the ladder of success in their career. This was the fifth year of the Award and, each year, the GMS have been raising the benchmark so that there is a greater motivation for getting the award. He congratulated the awardee students and their parents and expressed the hope that more number of students will qualify for the awards in future. He strongly felt that the young students were the real wealth and future of the community and the country and GMS should not confine itself merely to conferment of the awards but encourage the brilliant students by adopting them and giving them financial support wherever needed so that they can prosper and progress in their lives and be an asset to the community. First to be awarded were the winners of the Puneet Datta Memorial Trophy for scoring the highest marks in the Class X and Class XII examinations, with Computer Science as one of the subjects. In both the Classes, there were two joint winners each. Cash awards of Rs. 5000/- and Rs. 4000/-, respectively, were thereafter presented to the students of Class XII and Class X, being the first among the awardees, in their respective Classes. These awards have been instituted by Prof. K.G. Dutta, formerly of Phagwara, now residing in Gurgaon. Prathibhashalee awards, each consisting of a Certificate and a wrist watch, were then presented to the students. Parents/guardians received the awards, on behalf of such of the students, who could not be present. Not only the students, but their parents/grand parents were overwhelmed to receive the awards from the hands of Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali, so much so that even a senior Mohyal (a grand parent), much older than Rzd. B.D. Bali, was seen touching his feet. In the Open House that followed, several suggestions were made, on behalf of the students. It was suggested that GMS should provide Counseling Services to the passing out students of the 12th Class in regard to their further studies and/or choosing their careers. Another suggestion was that GMS institute awards for Mohyal students excelling in sports, music etc. Dr. Mehta, an Orthopedic Surgeon, offered to counsel those who were desirous of pursuing a medical career. Maj. Gen. K.K. Bakshi (Retd.) offered his counsing services, through the GMS, on any subject. Shri P.K. Datta stated that his pharma company can employ graduates passing out with not less than 50% marks, as Medical Representatives. Dr. Rattan Datta, CEO, Merit, informed that MERIT has got the expertise to give counseling services in any discipline. He requested the students, requiring such services to post their queries in the GMS website. He also stated that he is in a position to get admission to about 50 students for collegiate studies, in a prestigious college under the Punjab University, provided they approach him in good time, i.e., before the 30th June of the year immediately after the Class XII results are announced. A Lady Teacher of Kendriya Vidyalaya suggested some exercises to the students to overcome tension and to build up self-confidence. Shri D.V. Mohan advised the students to learn from their own mistakes, if not from the mistakes committed by others, so that the mistakes are nor repeated. He said that the first 25 years in the life of anybody were the formative years. One who works hard for these 25 years is sure to reap the reward and live the rest 75 years in great comfort and enjoyment while the reverse is true for those not properly utilizing the first 25 years of their lives. This, according to him, was as per the Law of Distant effect, one of the Universal Laws of Nature. Something that gives you immense pleasure immediately is bound to give you pain in future and something that gives you pain immediately is bound to give you pleasure in the long run. P.K. Datta congratulated Rzd. B.D. Bali for his services to the community and remarked that his stature among the Mohyals was so high that even an elderly Mohyal thought nothing strange in seeking his blessings. Ms. Sakshi Mehta, d/o Shri Yogesh Mehta, thanked the GMS, on behalf of all the students, for conferring the awards. The proceedings came to a close, with Shanti Path, after the formal Vote of Thanks from Shri O.P. Mohan, Senior Vice President, GMS. Dharam Vir Mohan Cultural Significance of Amarnath yatra njagmohan The recent controversy concerning Amarnath Yatra is unwarranted. It is more a product of pride and prejudices than of any substantial issue. The land allotted to the Shrine Board is for a specific purpose-providing basic amenities and temporary shelter to the yatris in pre-fabricated structures. It is not understood how this act would, as alleged in some quarters, change the demographic character of the State or undermine the environment on the yatra routes. On the other hand, it would make the yatra more organised and environment friendly. The waste would be taken care of at the camp sites and better administrative machinery would be available to prevent land slides and protect water bodies. In any case, safety of the ‘yatris’ is paramount. heavy rains Heavy rains and sudden hostility of the nature are not unusual in this area. It may be recalled that 256 persons lost their lives in the snow storm during the 1996 yatra. Nor should it be forgotten that India is a party to all the U.N. decisions and declarations on natural disasters and has designated second Wednesday of October every year as the International Day for ‘natural disaster reduction’. Experience all over the world shows that the nations which are vigilant are able to mitigate losses, while those casual in their approach pay a very heavy price. For example, the average Japanese disaster kills 63 people, while in Peru, disaster of the same magnitude takes as many as 2,900 lives. In 1974, a hurricane in Honduras caused the death of 4,000 people. A similar hurricane in Australia killed only 49 persons. What is no less unfortunate, controversy has diverted public attention from cultural significance of the yatra and the role that it has been playing in strengthening the fabric of national unity. Of all the Indian pilgrimages, the pilgrimage to the holy cave of Amarnath is considered to be most sacred. It is an event that tends to awaken the divinity embedded in the deep recesses of man’s mind, and he feels a soft and serene impact of the Great Spirit. Recalling Swami Vivekananda’s experience at the holy cave, sister Nivedita wrote: spiritual exaltation “Never had Swami felt such a spiritual exaltation. So saturated had he become with the presence of the Great God that for days after he could speak of nothing else. Shiva was all in all; Shiva, the eternal one, the great monk, rapt in meditation, aloof from the world.’’ Later on, Swami Vivekananda himself recounted: “I have never been to anything so beautiful, so inspiring.’’ Such is the impression that the Amarnath Yatra leaves on the minds of most of the yatris. After travelling on foot or horse on one of the most enchanting and enthralling routes in the world, which itself transmits a feeling of being “upward and divine’’, the yatri sees the “ice-lingam’’ in all its shining glory and greatness, and experiences the impact of an invisible, yet all pervading, an incomprehensible, yet all-conveying, force of “what was, is and will be.’’ In a state of heightened sublimity and with his faith fully surcharged and the awe and majesty of the sights around him, the yatri perceives, with his mind’s eye, Lord Shiva, sitting calmly underneath an imperishable canopy provided by the “mount of immortality’’, and conveying in hushed silence the message of inseparability of the processes of creation and destruction; of ‘every beginning having an end, and every end having a beginning’’. “Amarnath’’ means Deathless God - Lord Shiva. He is the God of gods, Mahadev, about whom Bhishma says in the Mahabharatha: “I am incapable of enunciating the attributes of the wise Mahadeva; who is ubiquitous but nowhere visible; who is the creater of Brahma, Vishnu, and Indra and their lord as well; whom all the deities from Brahma to the Pasachas worship; who transcends all natural phenomena as well as the absolute spirit whom the rishis who practise discipline and have arrived at truth contemplate; who is indestructible, supreme, the Brahman himself; who does not exist and yet exists’’. the holy cave The holy cave is located in one of the ‘purest and firmest peaks of the Himalayas which in the Hindu traditions is itself a symbol of sublimity, serenity and strength. And there is a very close relationship between these “silvery mountains’’ and Lord Shiva. This relationship finds best expression in the words of Sankara, when overwhelmed by the physical and spiritual beauty of the white peaks, reflected: “Oh Shiva! The body is white, white is Thy smile, the human skull in Thy hand is white. Thy axe, Thy bulls, Thy earring all are white. The Ganga flowing out in foams from Thy matted locks is white. The crescent moon on Thy brow is white. Oh all-white Shiva, give us the boon of complete sinlessness in our lives’’. full form The cave is accessible only during a short period of the year, usually in the months of July and August. At that time, inside the cave, a pure white ice-lingam comes into being. Water trickles, somewhat mysteriously, in slow rhythm, from the top of the cave and freezes into ice. It first forms a solid base and then on it a lingam begins to rise, almost imperceptibly, and acquires full form on Purnima. It is believed that on that day Lord Shiva revealed the secrets of life to his consort Parvati, the beautiful daughter of the Himalayas. It is also believed that while Lord Shiva was speaking to Parvati, a pair of pigeons appeared and overheard the talk. And this pair still comes to the cave at the time of the Yatra as incarnation of Shiva and Parvati. huge lake The present Kashmir valley, according to Nilamata Purana, was once a huge lake, known as Satidesa. It was surrounded by high mountains. To kill a demon, called Jalodhbava, who was “indestructible under water’’. Rishi Kashyap, with the blessings of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, made a cut in the mountains and drained off water. The land that emerged began to be inhabited and came to be called Kashmir, after Rishi Kashyap. At a few spots of rare beauty and seclusion, saints and gods carved out their hermitages, for meditation. In the course of time these spots acquired special sanctity and made Kashmir a great nursery of Hindu religion and culture. It cannot go unnoticed that the valley has been, and in some ways still is, the land of gods, tirthas and rishis. Vincent A. Smith has rightly observed: “Ancient India has nothing more worthy of its early civilisation than the grand ruins of Kashmir.’’ pride and purity If the yatris take the traditional route, they proceed to Pahalgam from where a small road lead in Chandanwari, along thick and green woodlands of breath-taking beauty, perched on pretty rock and little hills, with the playful stream of Udder meandering and dancing in-between, showing its white-foam sparkle with the pride and purity of a maiden descending directly from the lap of the perennial Himalayas. From Chandanwari, there begins a steep ascent to Pishu Ghati (3,171 metres), reminding the yatris that the path to salvation involves super-human struggle and stamina. A feeling of having been lifted to a heavenly spot dawns upon the yatris when they reach Seshnag (3,570 metres)– so striking is the beauty, the setting and the colours of this great Lake. Seshnag symbolises the cosmic ocean in which Lord Vishnu, the preserver of this universe, moves, reclining on a seven-headed mythical snake. After getting refreshed with the bath of ice-cold water of Seshnag, the yatri takes a steep climb to the most difficult spot, Mahagunna (4,350 metres). Thereafter, a short descent begins to Poshpathan littered with wild flowers. From there the yatris move to Panchtarni, a confluence of five mythical streams, and then to the cave. sense of fulfilment A strange sense of fulfilment seizes the yatris, and all fatigue is forgotten. Even in the temperature touching zero degree celsius, the yatris are driven by their faith to take bath in the almost freezing rivulet of Amravati. The unique Yatra satisfies the individual’s urge to take his soul to soaring heights, to experience spiritual passions of the highest order and see Mahadeva in His greatest image and in His finest abode. But the significance of the Yatra does not end at the personal level. It extends to the much larger issue of cultural unity and vision of India from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, from Kathiawar to Kamrup. Its great and historic importance as an underlying integrating force needs to be recognised. When some people talk of Kashmir’s relationship with the rest of India only in terms of Article 1 and Article 370 of the Constitution, I am surprised at their ignorance. They do not know that this relationship goes much deeper. It is a relationship that has existed for thousands of years in the mind and soul of the people, a relationship that India’s intellect and emotions, its life and Liferature, its philosophy and poetry, its common urges and aspirations, have given birth to. It is this relationship which inspired Subramania Bharati to perceive Kashmir as a crown of Mother India, and Kanyakumari as a lotus at her feet, and also made him sing that “she has thirty crore faces, but her heart is one’’. * The writer is a former Governor of J&K, former Union Minister able administrator and an intellectual par excellence. (Courtesy. Aryan Heritage) (with the permission of the author). lord of tirupati –Fåct File l Triupati is perhaps the world’s richest temple where the rich and the poor go for ‘Darshan’ . l Rs. one billion is the amount that the TTD earned last year selling hair. l 1,000 barbers, including 45 women, work on three shifts at the Kalyana Katta. l 25,55,000 large and 2,00,75,000 small laddus are made every year. l 28,369 diamonds have been studded into the 13.36 kg Vajra Kireeta priced at Rs. 50 crore. l Rs. 425 crore of last year’s total revenue of Rs. 1,216 crore came from the hundi. l 45,000 people have free meal at the Annadanam complex on a normal day. l Rs. 200 crore is spent on charity every year, benefiting 50,000 people. (Courtesy. Aryan Heritage). donation for room I visited India from Georgia where I have been living for the past 12 years. My present visit took place after a period of 12 years and was, though short, but very meaningful. I visited the Mohyal Ashram at Haridwar and donated Rs.11000/- towards the Langar Fund. This was done in memory of my father Mehta Shiv Dutt of Haripur Hazara (now in Pakistan) who died in Delhi on 27.6.1957. The name of my grand father was Mehta Hem Raj Dutt of Haripur Hazara.
While at Haridwar, I also committed to donate Rs.1,50,000 for room. The D.D. for the amount of Rs.1,00,000/- towards this fund is accompanying this letter. The remaining amount of Rs.50,000/- will be paid by me after 6 months in the same manner. I am a 76-year old bachelor and have no place of residence of my own in India and I therefore will consider the Ashram at Haridwar as my only home in India where I will pay visits periodically and keep an giving donations in the future subject to circumstances permitting me to do so. The other donations which I gave in the past are as follows:- 1. USD 1000/- Earthquake Relief Fund for Gujarat. 2. USD 1000/- Earthquake Relief Fund for Pakistan. This donation was done in memory of my roots in Haripur and Kashmir (Pakistan-held area) from where was my mother. 3. USD 3500/- Relief Fund for War Victims of the Russia–Georgia War over Abkasia and South Osettia on 8.8.2008 Georgia suffered heavy losses of men and materials. My total commitment for this fund is USD 10000/-. The remaining USD 6500/- will be paid by me on easy instalments in the future. I consider the above donations as my best achievement of my life. The other actions were part of my duties such as:- 1. Escorting of Prime Minister Mr. Nehru to London to attend the Commonwealth Prime Ministers Conferences in 1956 and 1957 and thereafter on his State Visit to 15 European, African and Middle East countries. This was when I was working in the Indian Air force Police from 1949 to 1958. 2. My working with Care India from 1961 to 1978 in India and again from 1985 to 1996 in Care Overseas assignments (6 years in Somalia, 2 years in Kenya, one year in Russia and final 2 years in Georgia). In year 1985 I received job-related letter from President. Reagan of USA appreciating my work in Somalia to fight hunger there. I am expected to get my full citizenship of Georgia soon. Then I will have dual citizenship for the Republics of India and Georgia. I will try to give equal assistance in humantarian work in India and Georgia. Thanks and best regards. Your Sincerely Gurcharan Lal Dutt Apartment No. 72, Building No. 3/5, Bakhterani Street, Tbilsi Georgia, Telephone # (99532) 388441 mohyal mitter subscription for the calender year 2009 Dear Brother/Sister, Since the New Year 2009 is approaching, I would like to remind (through you) our esteemed subscribers of Mohyal Mitter to renew their subscriptions for the coming year, by December 31, 2008 so that the magazine continues to be received by them without any interruption. You may also like to enroll new subscribers for 2009. Both the existing as well as new subscribers may be advised to furnish the following details, while applying for renewal/new subscription: (i) ID Number mentioned on the address slip on the envelope in which the magazine is being sent to the subscriber concerned. (Applicable to the existing subscribers only). (ii) Name (in Capital letters). (iii) Complete postal address (with Postal Pin Code). (iv) Amount remitted (in cash or by Cheque/DD)* and the years(s) for which the subscription is being sent. (v) Whether existing or new subscriber. The subscriptions can be sent either directly to us or through the local sabha concerned. In either case, it should be ensured that the subscriptions with the required particulars are sent so as to reach us on or before the 31st December, 2008. You may, however, advise the Mohyals in your area, that instead of making yearly subscriptions to the Mohyal Mitter, they may become permanent members of the GMS, such as Patron/Parthisht Member/Life Member, which will, in addition to the other benefits of GMS Membeship, entitle them to receive Complimentary copies of Mohyal Mitter every month, for life. This will save them the trouble of subscribing every year for the magazine. With Season’s greetings, Yours brotherly, (D.V. Mohan) Secretary General * Cheques/DDs should be made out in favour of GMS and be payable at Delhi/NCR. In the case of outstation Cheques, Rs.30/- may be added to the subsciption amount, as Bank Charges. smt. manju mehta (m.c.) honoured MS Khanna honoured Smt. Manju Mehta on her election as Municipal Councillor from Ward No.26. She is the wife of the late Sh. Onkar Rai Mehta, (Ex-President M.C. Khanna) and mother of Sh. Vikas Mehta Ex-M.C. Khanna.
Members and office-bearers of M.S. Khanna went to her residence to honour her by presenting a bouquet and garlanding her. Sh. Rajeev Rai Mehta Advocate & M.C. from Ward No. 17 was also present. On this occasion, Sh. Vinod Dutt (President) remarked that the Mehta family has established itself in Khanna politics. Earlier, the late Sh. Onkar Nath Mehta had been President for ten years and the late Sh. K.D. Mehta was M.C. Now, Sh. Rajeev Mehta and Manju Mehta are M.Cs. Others present were Sh. Sanjeev Datta (Youth Wing) Sh. Vijay Bali (Cashier), Sh. Rajan Chhibber, Sh. K.K. Datta. Nanak Mehta, Sunil Vaid, Vivek Mehta, Mohinder Mehta, Dr. Sudesh Bakshi, and Shanti Mehta. Secretary M.S. Khanna thanks to biradari I, Shri Rajeev Rai Mehta Advocate and Municipal Councillor from Ward No. 17 and Trustee A.S. School. Management Society am very grateful to MS Khanna, particularly, Sh. Vinod Dutt, Sh. Vijay Bali, Sanjeev Datta, Satinder Vaid, Gopi, Rajan Chhibber for their valuable support in my election as M.C.
I am also very thankful to the members of MS Ludhiana who supported me in the election, especially, Sh. Amlok Singh Datta President, Sh. V.P. Mohan Secy., Sh. D.N. Chhibber Rep. Member GMS, Sh. Balram Vaid and many more others. I once again thank the Mohyal Biradari. —Rajeev Mehta.cold blooded massacre at kamuki (24th Sept. 1947) I have read the details of massacre of Mohyals given by Shri P.L. Mehta in the Mohyal Mitter of Oct., 2008. The deep wounds created by the tragedy, sixty one years ago became fresh again after six decades. Pind Dadan Khan was a great centre of Mohyal Biradari and all stalwarts living there decided to stay there after partition and were killed one and all. I agree with Sh. P.L. Mehta and also urge GMS President Rzd. B.D. Bali that GMS should observe Sept. 24, as Remembrance Day (Smriti Divas) in memory of the fraternity who were brutally massacred. I belong to Pind Dadan Khan and was 27 at the time of partition. I had been to that place lastly on 7th Aug. 1947 to urge my respected / revered / angel maternal grand and adopted mother Malkani Gur Devi Datt w/o the late Malik Kanshi Ram Datt, Retd. Sub-Inspector of Police, to leave the place and accompany me to India, as the situation was most grim and she might be in trouble after 15-08-47. She refused, saying that all the Mohyals were staying back and she could not leave her hearth and home. I also met my nearest relatives, Mehta Ram Rakha Mal Mohan, elder brother of my father-in-law, Mehta Daya Ram Mohan, Malik Mehta Chand Datt, cousin of my grand father, Malik Kanshi Ram Datt, Bk. Shiv Sahai Chhibber, Retd. Inspector Police, R.S. Dina Nath Mohan and some others, but all of them were of the same view. On parting on 8.8.1947, my mother, Malkani Gur Devi, gave me handsome amount of money and all the ornaments of my wife kept with her. I parted with a heavy heart, never to meet her again in this life. All of them were brutally murdered at Kamuki as per details given by Sh. P.L. Mehta. May their soul rest in peace. —Jagmohan Lal Mehta 1137/18-C, Chandigarh, Tel.: 0172-2545654 . made for each other Our son, Shri Akil Lau, an architect, has obtained the Degree of Master of Design (Audio) from the University of Sydney, Australia, with a high first division. The duration of the course was from March, 2007 to June 08. We wish him a happy and successful career as an architect.
Akil had done B.Arch. from TVB School of Habitat Studies, New Delhi in 2002 and M.Arch. (Industrial Design) from School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi in 2005. In between he gained practical experience by working with Architetural firms in New Delhi and Goa, a music firm Sonodyne at Kolkata and an Electrical firm Havell’s at Noida. At Sydney he has been working with Architect “Dickson Rothschild’’ dealing in international projects. Our daughter-in-law, Mahendra, is also an architect having done B.Arch. from Goa and M.Arch. from University of New South Wales, Sydney. She accompanied Akil to Australia and provided all moral and financial support during his Architect course. She had been working in the same firm at Sydney and continues to do so. She is an exceptional architect and a great human being. We wish them both a very happy & prosperous life and pray to the Almighty to fulfil all their aspirations and dreams. On this occasion, we send Rs.500/- to be credited to the “Smt. Raj Rani & Bakshi N.D. Lau Education Trust’’ with the GMS.—Smt. Manju & Shri P.C. Lau, C-2C/2/48 Janakpuri, New Delhi-58 Ph.: 25616424. well done utkarsh Shri Rajesh K. Lav and Smt. Prerna Lav, r/o 701, Sector-20, HUDA Sirsa (Haryana), have donated Rs.1100/- to GMS, on their son, Utkarsh Lav obtaining 93.2% marks in Class-XII (Commerce) in CBSE Exam, 2008 and getting admission in Shri Ram College of Commerce, New Delhi in B.Com. (Honours).
gunita! we are proud of you Er. Mrs. Gunita Datt made us proud when she got her Master’s Degree in Computer Science, with 3.8/4.0, from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (U.S.A.). She had earlier done Diploma in Electronic and Communication Engg. from Govt. Girls Polytechnic Jallandhar in May 2001. She did B.Tech (IT) from Guru Gobind Singh College of Engg. and Technology Talwandi Sabbo in May 2005.
She is married to Er. Tejinder Kumar Datt s/o Dr. S.K. Dutt of Ludhiana (Punjab). She went to USA and joined MS Comp. Science in University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. She completed her Industrial Project from North Western Mutual Life (NML) a Fortune 500 US Inc. Keeping in view her academic track record and attitude, NML offered her a job on regular basis without any recruitment test and interview. She has since joined the company. Gunita! Wish you every success and a bright future. letters Dear Bali Sahib, Jai Mohyal First and foremost allow me to say a few words regarding the exceptional achievements of GMS & Mohyal Mitter under your able and dynamic leadership. GMS has reached its zenith from nadir in the last 2 to 3 decades. It has created and is owning a number of buildings and institutions in Delhi, Haridwar and other places. Mohyal Mitter has also blossomed into a very attractive magazine full of information and articles. Its inclusion in the Limca Book of Records is a sufficient proof. My heartiest congratulsions and wishes for continued progress and achievements. I feel more happy and proud as we both belong to the same village, Gulyana (Pak.) which I happened to visit, during my official tour, when I was working as Sr. Jt. Commissioner Indus Water Treaty. With regards, Your sincerely P.C. Lau C-2C/2/48, Janakpuri, New Delhi-110058 New Delhi-110058 Greetings– Gms Wishes For His Grace & Bounty In Abundance, Good Health & Long Life For All Fraternity Members Whose Birthdays Are In The Months Of October & November 2008. –D.V. Mohan Secretary General. nThe 35th birthday of Vikas Dutta s/o Shri S.K. Dutta and Smt. Arvind Dutta, r/o S-276, G.F. Uppal’s Southend, Sector-49, Sohna Road, Gurgaon-122018 was celebrated on 18.9.2008. Shri Vikas Dutta is working as National Manager, with Freight System (India) Pvt. Ltd.
The 32nd birthday of Pooja Dutta, w/o Shri Vikas Dutta was also celebrated on 22.09.2008 at Gurgaon. Both husband and wife are Life Members of the GMS. Pooja Dutta is the daughter of Shri S.K. Chhibber Secy. Finance and Smt. Krishan Lata Chhibber, Istri Wing Secretary GMS. Relatives and friends wish them a happy long life. On this occasion, Shri S.K. Dutta, has donated Rs.501/- towards GMS Education Fund. nOn his birthday (2nd Oct., 2008) Prof. Krishan Gopal Dutta Patron GMS, has presented a sum of Rs.9000 to GMS for awarding prizes of Rs.4000/- and Rs.5000/- for students standing first in Board Examination (2008) of Class x and XII respectively. Praise be to God, life has been added to years through love and service to mankind. –K.G. Dutta, B-401, Karam Hi Dharam Bldg., Plot No.841, Sec.-55, Gurgaon. nShri S. Ranganathan, our Executive Secretary has completed 71 years on 3rd Oct. 2008. Shri Ranganathan retired as Joint Secretary, Govt. of India from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. He has been serving in the GMS Secretariat since the 21st July 2003.
With his close association with the GMS, its local sabhas and many members of the biradari with whom he has come in contact, he is a well-known figure in the community. Shri Ranganathan has also absorbed some Mohyaliat and Mohyali traditions. He has donated Rs.501/- to the GMS in token of his love for the community, on the happy occasion of his birthday.—D.V. Mohan, Secy. General GMS. nThe birthday of Baby Yavika Mehta d/o Smt. Bharti Mehta & Sh. Rajiv Mehta, r/o 50 Mathura Nagri Ambala City was celebrated by the family on the 29th Sept. 2008. Grand father Sh. Bhushan Lal Mehta and other family members blessed the child on this occasion.
Happy parents Smt. Bharti Mehta & Rajiv Mehta donated Rs.101/- each to GMS and to MS Ambala City. nShri Rakesh Chhibber was born in Delhi on 19.3.1984. After doing his B.E. in computers he is studying for MBA at Nagpur. He is the Dhota of the late Mehta Kasturi Lal Datta of Rajouri Garden and son of Sh. P.K. Chhibber S.O. in Coal Mines and Pota of Shri K.L. Chhibber, r/o Sanjay Nagar, Distt. Anup Pur.
Sh. K.L. Chhibber Retd. Head Over Man from the Coal Mines was born at V. Dalwal, Teh. Pind, Dadan Khan, Distt. Jhelum (Pak.). His father was originally from Langan Mia Tokan. Now the family is settled Sahahdol M.P.. Km. Archana Chhibber d/o Sh. P.K. Chhibber & grand daughter of Sh. K.L. Chhibber was born at Nowrozaba Colliery on 15.8.1986. On the respective birthdays of all the three, Sh. K.L. Chhibber has made donations as under to GMS:- 1. Rakesh Chhibber–Rs.51 2. K.L. Chhibber 82 years– Rs.101/- 3. Km. Archana Chhibber (15.8.2008) Rs.51/-. nshri o.p. mohan: The 73rd birthday of Shri O.P. Mohan, President MS Rohini/Pitampura, Delhi and Representative Member on GMS Managing Committee, was celebrated at the monthly meeting of the sabha on 10 Aug., 08, his date of birth. Sh. J.P. Mehta President MS Ambala City and Secy. GMS Managing Committee, who was present at the meeting as a Special Invitee, garlanded him and wished him, alongwith other members present, a Happy, Long and Prosperous life. Sh. Sushil Kumar Datta, cousin of Sh. O.P. Mohan had arranged a cake which was cut and distributed amongst the members.
Earlier, at GMS Managing Committee meeting the same day, he had been garlanded by Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D Bali. Other members also had wished him, on his birthday. His elder son, Sh. Anurag Mohan, r/o Flat No.148, DDA SFS Flats, Golden Jubilee Aptts., Sector-11, Rohini, Delhi-85 donated Rs.251/- to GMS and Rs.151/- to the sabha, on this happy occasion. nbk. d.r. chhibber: The 85th birthday of Big Daddy Bakshi D.R. Chhibber was celebrated in a simple manner on the 15th Oct., 08 at his residence EA-131, Inderpuri, New Delhi with his children grand children and great grand children. We wish Bakshi Ji a long life and that he will also celebrate the Century of his life.
Bakshi D.R. Chhibber is Ex-Secretary of GMS and President Inderpuri Mohyal Sabha. Currently he is the Secretary Rishta-Nata Committee of GMS. He has rendered selfless service for the needy throughout his life. He always says that every thing happens by the grace of God. All those who are associated with Bakshi ji wish him a healthy life. On this happy occasion, his daughter & son-in-law have donated Rs.101/- to GMS for the welfare of the community. Harish Bakshi B2A-28, Janakpuri, New Delhi nmrs. monika, Master Kartikay & Baby parokshee: The birthdays of Mrs. Monika (Jainwal) Dutta and her two children, Master Kartikay Jainwal and Baby Parokshee Jainwal were celebrated in a simple and colourful way in their house on the 18th July, 27th Aug. and 13th Aug., respectively.
On this occasion, grandparents Mr. D.C. Dutta and Mrs. Sudesh Dutta, r/o 11, Lorne Street Wiltshire Swindon SN1 5DP U.K. donated Rs.201/- to GMS.
Mrs. Sudesh Dutta and Mrs. Monika (Jainwal) Dutta also became life members of GMS on this occasion.
nCapt. Gaurav Dutt (s/o Smt. Kamlesh & Gp. Capt. D.C. Mehta) & Ms. Mamta Dutt (d/o Smt. Sudesh & Capt. P.N. Vaid) have been blessed with a ‘Little Angel’ named Akshadha Dutt on 24th Sept. 08. The ‘Bundle of Joy’ of the Dadiji & Dadaji entered their home on 26th Sept. & their ‘Happiness Knew no Bounds’ as it happened to be the birthday of Akshadha’s Dadaji. As per Gp. Capt. Mehta this was the ‘Best Birthday Present he Ever Got’ as he cut the cake with his grand daughter in his Arms. nIn anticipation of the arrival of the ‘new family member’, the grand parents & parents had purchased a new flat & got the requisite renovations done. They moved into their new flat along with the new addition to the family (Akshadha) during the very auspicious period of Navratra’s. nTo commemorate the ‘Three Happy Occasions’ (i.e) firstly, birth of Akshadha, secondly, birthday of Gp. Capt. Mehta & thirdly moving into their new abode, Smt. Kamlesh Mehta has donated Rs.1100/- each to GMS & South Zone MS. mundan The mundan ceremony of Master Dev Dutta s/o Smt. Jyoti Dutta and Shri Chetan Dutta and grandson of Smt. Usha Dutta and Shri Balram Dutta, Prachar Secretary, MS Faridabad, and Dohta of Smt. Anju Mehta and Shri Rajesh Mehta of Delhi was performed on the 7th Oct., 2008, at Har-Ki-Pauri, Haridwar.
On This Occasion, His Grandfather Sh. Bal Ram Dutta, Donated Rs.101/- Each To Gms And Ms Faridabad. WANTED – MANAGER, MOHYAL ASHRAM, HARIDWAR Applications are invited from suitable candidates for appointment as Manager, Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar. The person we are looking for should be at least a graduate from a recognized university; should be dynamic; with initiative; capable of taking independent decisions and possessing man-management and materials-management skills. Experience in the hotel industry and/or managing hostels will be a desirable qualification. Duties of the post: The Manager Mohyal Ashram is the overall administrative in-charge of the set-up at the Mohyal Ashram, and, the Mohyal Sewa Sadan in the same complex. He/she will be responsible for the proper upkeep and maintenance of the Mohyal Ashram and Sewa Sadan and for ensuring that rules of the Ashram are strictly followed by all guests as well as the staff. The sanctity of the two institutions is of paramount importance and has to be maintained at all times. He/she should be customer-friendly and cordial hospitality should be the byword not only for the Manager, but for all the staff under him/her at the Ashram. Duties also involve liaising with the local authorities at Haridwar. Candidates having the requisite qualifications and experience may send their applications, with full bio-data, so as to reach the Secretary General, GMS, A-9, Qutab Institutional Area, USO Road, New Delhi-110067, by the 30th November 2008. Retired officers, fulfilling the above requirements, may also apply. Salary is negotiable and will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the person selected. D.V. Mohan Secretary General I am proud of being mohyal nAbhinav Mehta (Pratibhashalee–X) I belong to a Mohyal Community. This in itself is a matter of pride. I belong to the Chhibber caste. My grand parents are Mehta Darshan Lal Chhibber & Smt. Satyawati Mehta. I am also proud of Mohyal Community which has a population of appx 5-6 lacs and are inter-related with each other. I feel unique amongst others because I belong to the Mohyal Community. No other community except Mohyals has come up to make its mark at the International level, by doing noble works and social service. Then why shouldn’t I be proud of being Mohyal? This credit goes to the team of General Mohyal Sabha New Delhi in general and to Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali, President GMS. I can say Rzd. B.D. Bali is the first person of our Community i.e. Rashtrapati of Mohyals who has a very clear vision about the Community—s/o Shri Vinod Mehta, 73-A, Model Town, Yamuna Nagar. the mohyalS nTejinder bali (Pratibhashalee–X) The combination of 7 stars: Bali, Bhimwal, Chhibber, Dutt, Lau, Mohan and Vaid makes and constitutes Mohyals. Mohyal has a very deep meaning. One who is out of the network of mayajal is Moh-yal. We have seen Mohyal tradition. Although, our community is quite small but we have had great warriors and freedom fighters. Today, we can see Jammu and Kashmir in the map of India. It is because of Lt. Gen. Kulwant Singh Dutta, who had brought the situation under control during Oct. 1947. Pakistani Invaders had attacked Kashmir and Maharaja Hari Singh declared to go with India and ordered Lt. Gen. Kulwant Singh to defend Kashmir. The latter obeyed the command and saved Kashmir. Many others like Lt. Gen. Z.C. Bakshi, Vice Admiral, N.P. Dutta, Col. Zorawar Singh Dutta, Major Nitin Bali, Baba Praga ji, Bhai Bal Mukand Chhibber, Bhai Parmanand Chhibber fought for their mother country and kept high the tradition of Mohyals.— CC/56-B, Hari Nagar, New Delhi-110064. sahil bali solicitor of england Shri Sahil Bali (B.E.L.L.B. Advocate) s/o Shri D.S. Bali Senior Advocate Supreme Court of India Punjab & Haryana High Court, practising in Punjab & Haryana High Court at Chandigarh has become a Solictor of England & Wales, by passing the Test conducted by the Solictor Regulatory Authority England.
On this occasion, his happy father has donated Rs.1100 to GMS.—D.S. Bali, Life Member, Resi.-Cum-Office: # 515, Sector-6, Panchkula-134109 (Haryana), Ph.: 25652011, 2572579. national journalism award Shri Balbir Dutt, Chief Editor of “Ranchi Express’’, the oldest daily newspaper of Jharkhand, has been awarded Bapu Rao Lele National Journalism Award for the year 2008. This award has been instituted by the National Journalism Welfare Trust, New Delhi. The award is given to journalists who have made significant contribution to the cause of journalism. Shri Dutt is the sixth recipient of the award. The award was conferred on him at a function organized at Vadodra in Gujarat on Aug. 19. Shri Dutt was presented with a cheque for Rs.51000, a memento, a citation and a shawl.
A seminar on Social Obligations of Media was also organised on the occasion. Eminent Journalists from Delhi, Gujarat, Maharashtra and some other states participated. Shri Balbir Dutt belongs to a well-known Mohyal family. He is the youngest son of the late Shri Shiv Dass Dutt (Tehsilan Wale), Saidpuri Gate Mohalla of Rawalpindi. He is the Standing Adviser and Guest Lecturer, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Ranchi University, Member Editors Guild of India and Member National Executive South Asia Free Media Association. Let Children be Children Welcome to 21st century India. In this country, we like to enjoy ourselves. Go out for parties, to the cinema, to restaurants and for holidays in resorts. But we like to do all of this without being inconvenienced in any way. So, we don’t want children running around and spoiling our fun. Or so it seems, judging by the increase in demand for child-free zones in several cities. People don’t just want to go to the theatre or a concert without any children around, they want to travel and dine without little devils getting in their way. How very adult! What’s wrong with that, you might ask? The way to make sure that kids aren’t making a nuisance of themselves isn’t to kick children out altogether; it’s to be better parents. Indian children can be unruly and badly behaved in public. Some would argue that’s true of many adult Indians as well. To keep children out entirely would probably make such behaviour worse, since they would not get to venture beyond the boundaries of a school playground. No doubt, parents should learn to discipline their children and teach them the rules of polite behaviour. But equally, others should allow parents some latitude in controlling their children. As anyone with any experience in the matter will attest, it’s a lot more difficult than it looks. Also, parents bring their children out not because they enjoy rocking a baby for a few hours to get it to stop crying. It’s because they don’t have anywhere to leave their children, and no one to leave them with. With nuclear families becoming the norm, it’s a rare couple that can afford to hire a babysitter who they can trust while they gallivant around town. And with the disappearance of space for children to just be children–even neighbourhood parks often forbid them from kicking a ball around–there is precious little opportunity for kids to get out. If restaurants and resorts too stop letting children in, they will have few places to go to with their parents as a full family. The particulars of boys and girls for matrimonial alliance are as furnished by the parties concerned. Parents/guardians are advised to satisfy themselves regarding the correctness of the same. GMS or the Publisher or the Printer or the Editor of the Mohyal Mitter are not responsible for the veracity of the particulars of the boys or girls, in any manner whatsoever. Matrimonials (List from 16-09-08 to 15-10-08) boys 352. Bali. 13.12.81, 5’-9", graduate, handsome, dealing in property business, income Rs.25,000/- plus p.m. Working girl preferred. Contact: 9899996988, 9811711388 (M). 353. Bali. 31.12.79, 5’-7", fair, handsome, 10+2, two-year Professional Course in Textiles, one-year Computer Course, working with reputed Export House as Production-In-charge at Panipat, salary Rs. 13,000/- + p.m., teetotaler boy. Educated match, preferably teacher, desired. No demand/No dowry. Simple marriage. Contact: Shri Bali Panipat Ph: 0180-2689693, Mob. 09813380089. 354. Bali. 12.10.82, 5’-11", B.Com, pursuing MBA, working in a five-star hotel (Finance Deptt.), salary in five figures. Educated girl within Delhi/NCR desired. Contact: Shri V.K. Bali Ph.: 09910392990. 355. Bali. 09.07.80, 5’-9", handsome, B.Com., working in MNC as QA (Quality Assurance), salary 3.25 lac p.a. Beautiful, professionally qualified match from Delhi/NCR, willing to work after marriage, desired. Contact: Mob: 9810266015, 9810530815. 356. Bhimwal. 1979, 181 cms. Working as Manager in an Indian MNC, income 7 lacs p.a. Educated suitable match desired. Contact: Lt. Col. S.C. Mehta Ph.: 011-25535856, Mob: 09910976767. E-mail:
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357. Bhimwal. (Non Manglik). 05.08.80, 5’-10", B.Com, G-NIIT, MCA, Senior Software Engineer in MNC Noida, handsome package, fair, vegetarian, teetotaler, Anantya-Nadi. Suitable, compatible and homely match desired. Contact: Sh. Mehta, H.No.1072, Sec.-9, Faridabad-121006. Mob: 98116-85847 358. Chhibber. (Manglik). 10.07.79, 5’-9", Convent-educated, B.Com (DU), 3-year Diploma in Computer Software Engineering, pursuing BCA, working in MNC, drawing Rs. 18,000/-. Educated working girl in NCR desired. Contact: Shri R.S. Bakshi. Ph: 95129-2292947. 359. Chhibber. Feb. 79, 5’-11", B.Com (Hons.), pursuing MCA from IGNOU, working with MNC in USA (Chicago). Well-qualified, fair, beautiful girl desired. Contact: Shri R.P. Chhibber. Ph: 011-25156481, Mob: 9810928000. E-mail:
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360. Chhibber. 14.05.83, 5’-9", MBA, working in ICICI Bank at Chandigarh, salary Rs. 3.5 lacs p.a. Professionally qualified girl from reputed family desired. Contact: Mob: 9815015887, 9417605282. 361. Chhibber. 30.09.78, 5’-8", B.Sc, Computer Course from NIIT, E-Commerce, MCSE, Export Management in Jewellery from Chennai. Contact: Smt. Kiran Chhibber. Ph: 011-23289839, 9871631453. 362. Chhibber. 22.10.79, 5’-7", Undergraduate, salary Rs. 20,000/- p.m. Contact: Dr. S.M. Chhibber, WZB-26-27, Ram Dutt Enclave, Uttam Nagar, New Delhi-110059. Ph: 011-28566779. 363. Chhibber (Divorcee). 30.10.70, 5’-6", graduate, working in an Event Management Company in Delhi, salary 25000, fair, self-made person, short-lived marriage, divorced by mutual consent. Early simple marriage. Contact: Mob: 9899298889. E-mail:
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364. Chhibber. 26.06.78, 5’-11", graduate, PG Diploma in Travel & Ticketing, PG Diploma in Software Testing, teetotaler son of a retired army officer, working in an airlines industry-related company in Gurgaon, salary Rs. 24,000/- p.m. Suitable educated match, preferably working, from respected Mohyal family from NCR desired. Contact: Ph: 011-28051973, 42804033. 365. Chhibber. (Non Manglik). 08.02.84, 5’-9", Matric, earning Rs. 18,000/- to 20,000/- p.m. Contact: Shri S.C. Chhibber. Mob: 9868371706, 9958788415. 366. Dutta (Manglik). 19.12.77, 5’-5", 10+2, Computer Networking Course. salary 30000/-, currently posted in Mumbai. Early simple marriage. Contact: Ph: 95120-2400588, Mob: 9891177490. 367. Dutta. 21.02.78, B.Com (DU), Diploma in Computer, MBA (HR-Finance), working in HCL as Assistant Manager, salary 4.5 lacs p.a. Contact: Shri JC Datta, B-45/7, Double Storey, Ramesh Nagar, New Delhi. Ph: 011-25158641, Mob: 9899416330. 368. Dutt. 25.02.81, 5’-7½”, Convent-educated, B.Com, MBA, employed as Economist (Institutional Equities) in a reputed organization in Mumbai, package 10 lacs p.a., smart, fair. Professionally qualified match, preferably from Mumbai, desired. Contact: B. Dutta. Mob: 09839193451, 09889193451. E-mail:
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369. Dutta. 24.01.82, 5’-7", graduate. Contact: H-27, J.J. Colony, Wazirpur, New Delhi-110052. Mob: 9313637538, 9873746777. 370. Datta. 05.09.81, 5’-11", fair, M.Com, LLB, Computer Application Course, own shop at Saharanpur, income in five figures. Contact: Ph: 0132-2612791. Mob: 9719803157. 371. Dutta. 30.12.73, 5’-8", B.Com (Hons.), MBA (Finance), working as Manager in Axis Bank, salary Rs. 40,000/- plus p.m. Contact: Shri Maniksha Bakshi Ph: 011-23262201, Mob: 9811260507. 372. Dutt. (Non Manglik), 18.11.82, 5’-9", B.Com, (Hons.), LLB, ACS, qualified Company Secretary, working as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer in a leading Industrial House in Ludhiana, salary Rs. 17000/- p.m. Educated, slim, vegetarian, preferably employed, match desired. Contact: Shri Naresh Kumar Dutt, Ph: 0161-6541756, Mob: 09216841213. 373. Dutta. 15.05.80, 5’-4”, fair, B.Tech (Mech.), working in MNC at Noida, salary Rs. 4 lacs p.a. Contact: Mob: 09448803323. 374. Mohan (Manglik). 10.08.79, 5’-8", handsome, B.A., working in Libra Automobile Ltd. (Maruti Dealers) at Ludhiana, as Assistant Manager, handsome salary, only son. Contact: Ph: 0171-2556874. 375. Mohan. 15.06.81, 5’-9", slim, fair, ASM in a Pharmaceutical Company, salary in five figures. Contact: Ph: 0184-2240951. 376. Mohan. 02.11.80, 5’-7", graduate, Computer Course, working as Senior Sales Manager in reputed firm, fair, smart. Contact: Mob: 09416659818. 377. Vaid. 07.09.74, 5’-8", B.A. (D.U), Computer & Secretarial Course, own business. Attractive, good-natured, creative, educated, homely girl from cultured status family desired. Contact: Shri Surinder Mohan, 59, Akriti Apartments, Patparganj, Delhi. Ph.: 011-22242212, Mob: 9810902294. 378. Vaid. 18.10.82, 5’-4", fair, M.Com, working in MNC at Gurgaon, salary Rs. 3 lacs p.a. Contact: Mob: 9891249789. GIRLS 379. Bali. 03.09.80, 5’-3", B.Com, working in MNC, salary Rs. 12,000/- p.m. Contact: Ph: 011-20285551. 380. Bali. 05.02.77, 5’4", B.A Pass (DU), Cutting & Tailoring –ITI. Contact: RZ-D-1/107, Gali No-7, Mahavir Enclave, Palam-Dabri Road, New Delhi-110045. Ph: 011-25035964, Mob: 9210888323. 381. Chhibber. 09.12.81, 5’-2", MCA, working in MNC at Gurgaon, salary Rs. 25,000/- p.m. Suitable match from reputed family desired. Contact: 9815015887, 9417605282 M. 382. Chhibber (Divorcee). 13.06.75, 5’-2", fair, slim, M.A.(English & Eco.), Fashion Designing Course, learning computer, teaching job, earning Rs. 4,000/- 5,000/- p.m. Suitable match (businessman or in Govt. Service) desired. Early marriage. Contact: Ph: 01732-257787, Mob: 09996214563. 383. Chhibber. 20.01.80, 5’-4", graduate, NTT, working in CBSE school. Contact: Ph: 01732-255290. 384. Chhibber. (Non Manglik). 18.06.83, 5’-6", B.A. (2nd year), fair, beautiful. Contact: Shri Baldev Datta. Ph: 01883-276752, 01874-256004. 385. Chhibber.13.01.83, 5’-4", B.A (Hons.) (Maths.) (DU), working with MNC, salary 3.5 lacs p.a., fair, beautiful, slim, homely. Contact: Ph: 011-25533573. 386. Chhibber. 27 years, 5’-2", M.Com., MBA, working with MNC Bank in Mumbai in a senior position. Contact: E-mail:
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Mob: 09967608336. 387. Dutta. 18.08.84, 5’-2", M.A (English), doing M.A. (Education), working as Guest Teacher. Contact: Mob: 09813242640. 388. Dutt. 27.12.82, 5’-7", Convent-educated, B.Com, Journalism from YMCA, Delhi, fluent English speaking girl, employed as Assistant Producer in a reputed English T.V. Channel in Delhi, charming, fair, smart. Professionally qualified, tall, handsome match with loving personality, preferably from Mumbai, desired. Contact: B. Dutt, Mob: 09839193451. 389. Datta. (Manglik). 01.06.81, 5’-4", 10+2, homely girl. Contact: Ph: 01871-245047, Mob: 9988470084. 390. Dutta. (Manglik). 08.04.82, 5’-4", M.Sc. (Maths.), NTT, CIC, doing B. Ed. at Jagadhari, vegetarian, homely. Contact: Sh. R.K. Dutta, JE (TC), HSEB, Jagadhari. Ph: 01732-247443. 391. Datta. 11.06.84, 5’-2", B.A., NTT, Computer Course, homely, well-versed in house-hold affairs. Simple family. Teetotaler match from Ambala, Yamuna Nagar, Chandigarh, Karnal or Kurukshetra preferred. Contact: Shri Bali, Panipat. Ph: 95180-2689693, Mob.: 09813380089. 392. Mohan. 13.08.81, 5’-4", M.A. (English), M.A (Pol. Science), doing B. Ed. Contact: 09215591658. 393. Vaid. 20.02.78, 5’-5", fair, beautiful, graduate, Diploma in Management, working in MNC at Delhi, salary Rs. 27,000/- p.m. Contact: Shri R.K. Vaid. Ph: 011-28544661. 394. Vaid. (Anshik Manglik). 07.11.84, 5’-4", B.A (D.U), Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communications, one-year Basic Computer Course, working in Standard Chartered Bank. Boy from NCR only desired. Contact: Shri Naresh Chand Vaid 9868371428 (M). 395. Vaid. 30.01.78, 5’-5½”, fair, smart, slim, B.A, NTT, Art and Craft Course, Basic Computer Course, teacher in a public school in Jalandhar. Vegetarian match, either in Govt./Public Sector service or a Businessman, from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh or J & K desired. Contact: Shri Ashok Kumar Vaid, 14-D, Dilbagh Nagar, Jalandhar City. Ph: 0181-2258959/2258759, Mob: 09417962101. 396. Vaid. 23.11.87, pursuing BBA (3rd Semester) from Uttarakhand. MBA/CA/B.Tech. etc. match desired. Contact: Mob: 09771447342, 099059-00206. 397. Vaid. (Manglik). 29.09.82, Contact: Ph: 0120- 2764063, 4150480. 398. Sharma (Mother-nee-Dutta), 13.10.83, 5’-3", B.A. Pass, NTT, Secretarial Course. Contact: Mob: 9911194771, 9211578786. MATCH-MAKING GET-TOGETHER The matrimonial get–together is now being held quarterly, i.e., once in three months. The last quarterly matrimonial get-to-gether was held on 28th September 2008, at Mohyal Bhavan-EG-29-30-30A, Inderpuri, New Delhi-110012. in the presence of Mrs. Krishan Lata Chhibber, Secretary Istri Wing, GMS and Mela Convener 3rd Grand Matrimonial Mela to be held on 14th December 2008, and Bk. D.R. Chhibber, Secretary, Match Making Committee. Shri Sushil Kumar Chhibber, Secretary Finance, was also present. A large number of parents and guardians of marriageable children from Faridabad, Karnal, Noida, Meerut, Solan, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad, Modi Nagar, Jhansi, Patiala, Yamuna Nagar and different parts of Delhi were present. New bio-data of 14 and old bio-data of 25 registered boys/girls were read out for the benefit of the participants by Shri Sushil Kumar Chhibber. The parents/guardians had preliminary discussions among themselves and also noted details from the lists of boys/girls, available at the Mohyal Bhawan Inderpuri, New Delhi. It was reported that in two cases, engagement/marriage has since been performed arising out of the quarterly matrimonial get-to-gethers held in March 2008 and June 2008. Instead of the quarterly match-making get-together in December 2008, the 3rd Grand Matrimonial Mela will be held at the Mohyal Foundation, New Delhi, on the 14th December 2008. Notice regarding the Matrimonial Mela has been published in the September 2008 and October 2008, as also this month’s issue of Mohyal Mitter. The next quarterly match-making get-together will, therefore, be held only in March 2009 (last Sunday of March 2009) at 11.00 AM at the Mohyal Bhawan, EG-29-30-30A, Inderpuri, New Delhi-110012. All those, desirous of finding a suitable match for their ward(s), are advised to attend the 3rd Grand Matrimonial Mela and the quarterly match-making get-togethers, where, not only lists of suitable boys and girls will be available, but their parents/guardians will be at hand for preliminary discussions. It will be better if the parents/guardians bring photos & horoscopes of the boys/girls concerned, at the get-together. Mrs. Amba Bali, Convener GMS Matrimonial Committee Bk. DR Chhibber, Secretary stay at sewa sadan Haridwar is called Hari-Ka-Dwar, so is our Mohyal Ashram which takes us near to Nature, Almighty, a place to stay peacefully and enjoy happily spending 3-4 days with your family. Recently I stayed at the Sewa Sadan for more than two months. It is a lovely place to stay for senior citizens, to spend time reading books and doing some social & religious work. Climate is good with natural beauty. Our elderly Mohyals should make a programme to stay at the Sewa Sadan once a year, at least for a month, with 3-4 more senior Mohyals. This will help them in passing time pleasantly and in making programmes to visit religious and other places. My stay at Sewa Sadan was very pleasant. I met many old and new faces. I talked with and persuaded some elderly Mohyals to do some social service while staying at the Ashram. I found two books, which impressed me very much written by Mohyals, (i) Derailment of Youth from Main Stream, Causes & Remedies by Dr. S.P. Vaid, Jammu and (ii) another booklet-by Shri P.K. Dutta. Both these books, particularly Derailment of Youth must be read by all including teenagers, youth, intellectuals, social and religious workers and teachers. The other book by Shri P.K. Dutta ji, was on Gift of Self Development. My daughter, Sulekha Dutta working in Mohyal Ashram, celebrated the marriage of her daughter Parul on 11th July 2008 there. GMS & Mohyal Ashram helped us in booking rooms and for other arrangements for the marriage and the delicious lunch on the marriage day. Our Mohyal brothers, sisters and others staying there gave their blessings. For elders, it is said that whatever good-qualities, knowledge, and wealth they possess they must give to others. Don’t be miserly. Whatever you give, Nature (Almighty) will shower on you more than that. So let us, the Mohyal elders, be in the fore - front in such activities. —J.L. Bali 7-A, Sector-40, Mohyal Colony, Jharsa (Gurgaon) Tel.: 0124-2381985 In Blissful Bondage ngaurav mohan weds richa dutta: Gaurav Mohan tied the nuptial knots with Richa Dutta on 5th Oct. 2008 at J.C. Resorts Jalandhar. Gaurav Mohan s/o Smt. Sneh Mohan and Shri Satish Kumar Mohan is General Secretary of Mohyal Sabha Toronto, Canada. He was instrumental in the formation of sabha in Canada. He is a very staunch Mohyal and in accordance with Mohyali traditions is getting married to Miss Richa Dutta who is also from Jalandhar and works in Gurgaon. She is daughter of Mrs. Poonam Dutta and Mr. Vinod Kumar Dutta.
The couple was blessed by Rzd. B.D. Bali President GMS, Shri Rajeshwar Choudhary, Mehta O.P. Mohan Sr. Vice-President GMS, Shri J.P. Mehta from Ambala, Shri Yogesh Mehta Secy. Youth Wing and members of Mohyal Sabha & Youth Mohyal Sabha Jalandhar. The marriage was arranged through GMS Matrimonial service and Sh. Yogesh Mehta. On this auspicious occasion Mohan family has presented Rs.501/- to GMS. 40th wedding anniversary nThe 40th wedding anniversary of Shri Rajinder Kr. Datta s/o the late Shri Chaman Lal Datta & the late Smt. Parkash Devi of Pind Dadan Khan, Distt. Jhelum (Pak.) and Smt. Santosh Datta d/o the late Bk. Daulat Ram Chhibber & the late Smt. Karmawati Chhibber of Bhera (Pak.), was celebrated on the 2nd Oct. 2008 at their residence 3889/1, Sector-47, Chandigarh.
Shri Rajinder Kr. Datta and Smt. Santosh Datta have three daughters, who are all well- settled. Eldest daughter, Aarti is married to Harish Mehta (Chhibber) Deputy Manager in DLF Delhi, second daughter, Sandhya is married to Dr. T.K. Sharma, Professor in Jammu, and third daughter, Kamini is married to Mr. Raj, who is Systems Engineer in Australia. All relatives, friends and members of the Senior Citizens Forum Sector-47 Chandigarh, along with grand children Nirbhai Shefali, Shanu, Vanshu and Roshini joined the celebrations. On this occasion, Sh. R.K. Datta donated Rs.251/- towards GMS Widow Fund. Golden Jubilee wedding anniversary nThe 50th (Golden Jubilee) Wedding Anniversary of Smt. Kamlesh Chhibber & Bhai Sham Sunder Chhibber Fin. Secy. MS Ambala City s/o the late Bhai Ram Lubhaya Chhibber was celebrated on 22nd Sept. 08 at Hotel A.P. Regency with close family members including nephews Bhai Ramesh Chhibber (from Guwahati). Son Vikas Chhibber & daughter-in-law Bhawna Chhibber had made the arrangements for the celebration. Daughters and sons-in-law came with their children who danced & enjoyed. Sister-in-law Smt. Veena Chhibber Ex-MLA Ambala, had joined the celebrations with her family members. She and her daughter Tanu were dancing non-stop. Nephew Vishal Chhibber, Asst. Superintendent (Jail) joined the celebration, with his wife and daughter. MS Ambala City was represented by President Sh. J.P. Mehta and Sh. Gulshan Datta who conveyed the best wishes of the Mohyals of Ambala. The couple looked young and were dancing so energetically that nobody believed that they had been married for 50 years. MS Ambala City also celebrated the wedding anniversary in the monthly meeting on the 5th Oct. 08 at the residence of the Jubilee couple. A special cake was brought and a memento presented to the couple. Bhai Sham Sunder Chhibber donated Rs.1100/- to MS Ambala City and Rs.500/- to GMS, on this occasion. ruby jubilee (40th) marriage anniversary nOn 12th Oct. ‘08 was the 40th (Ruby) marriage anniversary of our parents, Smt. Manju & Sh. P.C. Lau, r/o C-2C/2/48 Janakpuri, New Delhi. We wish them happiness and long life. Our father, Shri P.C. Lau, is the son of the late Smt. Raj Rani, & the late Bk. N.D. Lau of Dehradun (earlier from Gulyana, Pak.). He was a bright student and completed his Senior Combridge in 1958 with high rank. He did B.E. in Civil Engineering from the University of Roorkee in 1963 in the first division and was awarded a Gold Medal for highest marks in Structures. He cleared the Engineering Services Examination conducted by the U.P.S.C. and was selected in the Central Water Commission Class-I Service. With his exemplary performance and the blessings of the Almighty and elders, he rose to the post of Director General.
Our mother, Smt. Manju Lau, is the daughter of the late Smt. Raj Kumari & the late Shri S.R. Mehta (Vaid) of Parasia, Chhindwara (M.P.) (earlier of Pind Dadan Khan, Pak.). She studied in boarding schools & colleges in M.P. and Nagpur, obtaining M.A. degree in Sociology with a high second division. She is a God-fearing persons and full of compassion towards weak and poor persons, especially children. Their marriage was performed on 12th Oct. 1968 at New Delhi. They are blessed with two daughters and one son. The elder daughter, Smt. Rashmi Datta, is married to Sh. Vikas Datta of Thana (Mah.) and is in the teaching profession. The younger daughter, Smt. Renu Singh, is married to Sh. Gurmeet Singh of Lucknow and is also in the teaching profession. The son, Akil, is an Architect and is married to Smt. Mahendra, also an Architect and at present working in Sydney, Australia. On the occasion of our parents’ Ruby Jubilee Marriage Anniversary, we are donating Rs.500/- to GMS for crediting to the “Smt. Raj Rani & Bk. N.D. Lau Education Trust’’. Akil & Mahendra, Dickson Rothschild 29 Shepherd Street Chippendak Sydney, Australia. donation Smt. Kamla Datta, H.No. 367, Model Town, Yamuna Nagar, has donated Rs.500/- to GMS. She is the mother of Press Reporter, Ashwani Datta. COMMUNITY NEWS CAPSULEambala cantt nDate: 07 Sept. 2008 Venue: 75, Aggarwal Complex r/o Sh. M.S. Vaid, President. Attendance: 18 members In Chair: Shri M.S. Vaid. The minutes of the last meeting were read out by HFO M.L. Dutta, Secretary and were approved. Two minutes’ silence was observed for grant of peace to the departed soul of the late Shri Shiv Dutt Dutta Ex-CMI Rly. s/o the late Deena Nath Dutta originally from Kamber (now in Pak.) whose 4th death anniversary falls on 14th Sept. 2008. On this occasion, his wife, Smt. Saroj Dutta and son Surinder Dutta (Jaggu) r/o D-49 Dayal Bagh, Ambala Cantt donated Rs.500 to GMS and Rs.200/- to the local sabha.
Good News: (i) Sh. Charanjit Dutta Seniormost Member and former President of Mohyal Youngmen’s Association, was welcomed and congratulated on completion of 78 years of age on 13 Aug. 08 and keeping good health. Though old and residing at a considerable distance in Ambala City 273, Model Town, yet he is mentally so young that he never fails to attend the meetings of the sabha. On his birthday, he distributed sweets to all and donated Rs.78/- to the local sabha. The house wished him a long life and good health and hoped that the will continue to give good advice from his life’s experiences. (ii) Smt. Preeti Dutta and Shri Narinder Kumar Dutta were blessed with a son on 28 July 2008 at 12 Aggarwal Complex Ambala Cantt. Sh. Narinder Kr. Dutta is the s/o Sh. M.L. Dutta, Secretary (originally from Bhian Duttan near Kanjrur in Pakistan). Hawan and Puja were performed at their residence on 24 Aug., 08 attended by relatives from Delhi, Mukerian Pathankot and Amritsar and local Mohyal biradari. Preeti Bhoj was served to all. The entire house conveyed their blessings to the newly born “Anish’’ a grand son to Smt. & Shri M.L. Dutta. He distributed sweets to all members and donated Rs.251/- each to GMS and the local sabha. The proposal of Sh. Kuldeep Lal Chhibber for change of timing of the meetings i.e. 10.30 a.m. insteed of 5.30 p.m. w.e.f next month was unanimously accepted. The President appealed for maximum attendance at the next meeting on 12 Oct. 08 for the election of office-bearers. It was also decided to visit house to house for the purpose. Members appreciated the idea of construction of Mohyal Bhawan in Ambala Cantt. Responsibilities will be shouldered by all active members to collect donations and manage the funds. The house was adjourned with the permission of the Chair and thanks to the host family. HFO M.L. Dutta, Secretary Ph.: 2660368, 9896102843 ambala city nDate: 5th Oct. 2008 Venue: Residence of Bhai S.S. Chhibber Fin. Secy. Attendance: 26 members In Chair: Smt. Veena Chhibber Ex-MLA Ambala (as proposed by Sabha President J.P. Mehta) The proceedings of the monthly meeting of Sept. 08 were read by Gen. Secy. Sh. Ashwani Bakshi and confirmed. Welcome to members attending for the first time: The house welcomed Smt. Kamlesh Vaid and her daughter Miss Meenakshi Vaid of 447, New Indira Colony, Jandli along with Smt. Yogita Bakshi and her daughter Miss Charu Bakshi of 73/1155 of Baldev Nagar Ambala City who were attending the meeting for the first time. Miss Meenakshi Vaid is getting the Pratibhashali Vidyarathi award from the GMS and MS Ambala City will award her separately. 50th Wedding (Golden Jubilee) Anniversary: The 50th Wedding Anniversary (Golden Jubilee) of Smt. Kamlesh Chhibber & Bhai Sham Sunder Chhibber s/o Bhai Ram Lubhaya Chhibber of Kariyala was celebrated by the sabha. A write-up regarding this is being published separately. Gaurav Mohan’s Wedding: The house was informed that Gaurav Mohan the dedicated young Mohyal of Toronto (Canada) who single-handedly formed Mohyal Sabha at Toronto is getting married at Jalandhar on 5th Oct. 2008. Members were very happy and blessed young Gaurav. President Shri J.P. Mehta will attend the marriage and convey the best wishes of the members. Construction of Mohyal Bhawan Ambala: Shri Rajiv Bakshi, younger brother of Ashwani Bakshi Gen. Secy. MS Ambala City who is an expert in airconditioning visited the site of the Mohyal Bhawan on 17th Sept. 08 and advised the electrical contractor for making provision for airconditioning in the building. He had specially come from Ludhiana for the purpose. Bhai Ramesh Chhibber s/o Bhai Balram Chhibber from Guwahati who had donated Rs. One lac for the construction of Mohyal Bhawan also visited the site on 23.9.08 and was happy to see the progress of construction. He offered to make more donations, if required in future. The house thanked Bhai Ramesh Chhibber. Ch. G.L. Datta ‘Josh’ Vice-President GMS, Sh. Ashwani Bali Secy. Public Relations GMS and Sh. Yogesh Mehta Secy. Youth & Cultural Affairs GMS, who had come to Ambala to survey the facility for holding Youth Camp at Ambala, also visited the site on 20.9.08 and were happy to see the progress. The Lintel of the ground floor was completed on the 28th Sept. 08 in the presence of a large number of Mohyals. On this occasion, Preeti Bhoj was arranged in which about 150 people participated. There was a ‘Josh’ among the Mohyal families who wanted to see the Bhawan completed by the 13th April 2009. Happy Birthdays: The house congratulated the following on their birthdays and wished them happy, healthy & long life:- 1. Hitesh Chhibber s/o Smt. Bhawna Chhibber & Bhai Vikas Chhibber and grandson of Bhai Sham Sunder Chhibber, whose birthday falls on 24th Oct. Happy grand parents Smt. Kamlesh Chhibber & Bhai Sham Sunder Chhibber donated Rs. 101/- to MS Ambala City. 2. Yavika Mehta d/o Smt. Bharti Mehta & Sh. Rajiv Mehta and grand daughter of Sh. Bhushan Lal Mehta whose birthday was on 29.9.08. 3. The birthday of Ansul Mohan s/o Smt. Anuradha Mohan & Lt. Col. Sanjay Mohan falls on 27th Oct. 2008, and that of Manav s/o Tanu Priya birthday on 30th Oct. 2008. Nani Maa Smt. Veena Chhibber Ex-MLA Ambala donated Rs.251/- to MS Ambala City. 4. The birthday of Vaani Datta d/o Smt. Neeru Datta Vice-President Istri Wing & Sh. Man Mohan Datta, falls on 9th Oct. 2008. 5. The birthday of Simriti Datta d/o Smt. Reenu Datta & Shri Tarun Datta Zonal Secy. falls on 16th Oct. 2008. 6. The birthday of Sarthak Bakshi s/o Kanwal Bakshi falls on 3rd Oct. & that of Aryan Bakshi s/o Ashwani Bakshi on 29th Oct. 2008. Prathibashali Vidyarathi Sammelan: Sh. Navdeep Datta Youth President Ambala explained in detail about the Pratbhashali Vidyarathi Samman function, on 12th Oct. 08. He also informed about Mohyal Divas & Grand Matrimonial Mela being organised by the GMS and impressed upon everybody to make these functions a great success. Smt. Neeru Datta Vice-President Istri Wing thanked the Hosts Smt. Kamlesh Chhibber, Bhai S.S. Chhibber, Smt. Bhawana Chhibber & Bhai Vikas Chhibber for the hospitality during the meeting and the meeting ended with Shanti Path. J.P. Mehta, President Ashwani Bakshi, Gen. Secy. chandigarh n Date: 05.10.2008 Venue: Mohyal Bhawan, Sector 24, Chandigarh. Attendance: No figure In Chair: Sh. I. S. Chhibber, Acting President. Proceedings of the meeting held on 07.09.2008 were read over and confirmed. While welcoming the members, the Secretary expressed his concern on the low attendance in the monthly meetings. He requested all present to motivate the brothers and sisters of the community known to them to attend the meeting. Compared to previous meeting, the attendance had however improved. Bulding Plan: The chandigarh administration have raised some objections on the submission of the building plan. The formalities in this regard were to be fulfilled for which Shri Vinod Joshi Architect was asked to get the needful done and to resubmit the building plan. Shri Joshi agreed to do so and get the plan sanctioned. Though the accounts of the sabha were ready but some additions / corrections were to be made therein. The same could not be done because of the preoccupation of the C.A. and will be got ready by the next meeting. The returns will be filed thereafter after approval by the executive. Due to the preoccupation of the members deputed to collect the data for the Directory, it could not be done. They were again requested to collect the data from the given locations and submit at the next meeting so that the Directory can be finalised. Members suggested that a get-together may be organized again to bring the community together, as the earlier one was a success. Members of the Tricity were requested to give the particulars of those interested. The members also proposed organizing a picnic / short tour near the outskirts of the Tricity. Suggestions in this regard may be sent at Ph. No. 0172-2715060. Members conveyed their greetings to (1) Shri D.V. Mohan, Secretary General GMS, on his 76th birthday on 4th Oct., 2008. (2) Maj. S.S. Datta (Retd) former Vice President GMS on his 77th birthday on 9th Oct., 2008. (3) Shri V.K. Vaid, on his 59th birthday on 2nd October, 2008. On this occasion, Shri Vaid donated Rs. 1100/- to the sabha. (4) Shri Ashok Kumar Mohan, Secretary, on his 30th wedding anniversary on 4th Oct., 2008. On this occasion he donated Rs. 500/- to the sabha. (5) Shri R.K. Vaid of Gurgaon, brother of Shri M.L. Vaid (working in Tribune, Chandigarh). Shri Vaid donated Rs. 500/-, on the occasion of the marriage of his daughter. May God Bless the couple with all the good things in life. Sad News: Sh. Ramesh Datta, husband of Smt Uma Datta and father of Sh. Amit Datta, passed away on 28th Sep. 2008. Members were informed that Rasam Pagri was on 8th October, 2008. Members observed two minutes silence for the peace the departed soul. Thereafter the meeting came to an end. Ashok Mohan, Secretary Vikas Bali, Jt. Secretary j&K nDate: 13 July 2008 Venue: Mohyal Bhawan, Jammu Attendance: Largelly attended In Chair: Shri N.L. Bakshi, IAS (Retd.) President. House confirmed the minutes of the last meeting. House observed two minutes’ silence for the departed souls of the (1) the late Smt. Krishna Dutta w/o the late Sh. Netar Prakash Dutta, r/o Pacci Dakki. (2) the late Sh. Dev Raj Bali (Rajouri Wala) r/o Janipur. (3) the late Sh. Netar Prakash Chhibber r/o Khairi Nowshera Rajouri. Shri D.N. Chhibber presented the Income and Expenditure Statement for the month of June, 08 which was adopted by the House. He also presented the Balance Sheet ending March, 08 and briefed the members. Members appreciated his efforts for preparing the Balance Sheet in such a short time. Shri D.N. Chhibber appealed to the members, particularly life members, for opening Trusts with the sabha in the names of thier loved ones. Shri N.K. Vaid suggested that a fresh verification should be done of the stocks of the sabha. House nominated Sh. Jyoti Bali Joint Secretary to conduct the verification. Shri Rajinder Dutta suggested that efforts should be made to increase the income of the sabha. Meeting ended with thanks to the Chair and to the members. nDate: 7 Sept. 2008 Venue: J&K Mohyal Bhawan, Jammu Attendance: Largelly attended In Chair: Shri N.L. Bakshi, IAS (Retd.) President. House confirmed the minutes of the last meeting. House observed two minutes’ silence for the departed souls of the following: 1. The late Sh. O.P. Chhibber r/o Rehari Colony. 2. The late Sh. Panna Lal Datta of Subhash Nagar. 3. The late Sh. Amit Bali, r/o Janipur. 4. The late Sh. Vijay Bali, r/o Gandhi Nagar. 5. The late Bhai Jaswant Singh Datta of Gandhi Nagar. 6. The late Smt. Krishna Datta r/o Resham-Ghar Colony. 7. The late Bhai Hans Raj Datta, r/o Rasham-Ghar Colony. 8. The late Shri Shree Ram Datta, r/o Talab Tilloo, Jammu. Secretary informed the members that the monthly meeting in the month of Aug. could not take place because of curfew and agitation. He added that the sabha supported Sh. Amarnath Yatra Sangarsh Samiti and donated Rs.14,301/- to the Samiti, which was contributed by the Mohyal families. The sabha also condemned tha attack on minority community including Mohyal families residing in village-Painch and Bharnota in District Poonch, whose shops and houses were put on fire by miscreants. Sabha also discussed the Bihar flood tragedy and decided to contribute Rs.5100/- to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for Bihar victims. Secretary presented Income and Expenditure Statements for July and August 2008 which were passed by the house. It was resolved that FDRs for an amount considered appropriate by the President be got issued from the State Bank of India or any other nationalized bank. These FDR’s will be in the joint names of the President and the Treasurer of the J&K Mohyal Sabha, Jammu. Members were informed that a Greeting Telegram was sent to Mohyal Rattan Rzd. B.D. Bali, President GMS, on behalf of sabha, on his birthday on 11 Aug. 2008. The house congratulated Miss Shaweta Vaid d/o Sh. Rajesh Chander Vaid r/o Reshamgarh Colony and Sh. Sourab Bakshi s/o Sh. Pawan Bakshi (Vaid) r/o Talab Tiloo on their appointment as Senior Teachers in Sports Quota of J&K State. The family members of the late Sh. Shree Ram Datta r/o Talab Tiloo contributed Rs.2100/- to the sabha on his Uthala. Meeting ended with thanks to the Chair and to the Members. Bhim Sen Bali, Secretary jodhpur nDate: 21st Sept. 2008 Venue: Residence of Sh. Raj Bakshi Attendance: 35 members In Chair: Maj. J.K. Chhibber (Retd.) President. Proceedings of the last meeting held on 31.08.08 were confirmed. Sad News: Two minutes’ silence was observed in tribute to Sh. A.P. Mohan, a prominent member of the sabha, who left for his heavenly abode at Bhagwan Shri Mahavir Cancer Hospital Jaipur on 1st Sept. 08. Paying tributes to Shri A.P. Mohan, the President stated that, on his request, Sh. S.K. Bali President and a few members of MS Jaipur provided prompt assistance to Mrs. Mohan and helped her in arranging proper funeral for her husband. A letter expressing personal thanks and gratitude of Mrs. Mohan has been sent to Sh. S.K. Bali, President MS Jaipur. Kitty draw and Tambola: Kitty draw was taken after a game of Tambola and a sum of Rs.2200/- was presented to Master Pushpak Bali. Conclusion: Meeting ended with Shanti Path and loud shouts of Mohyal Sabha Jodhpur ki jai. Every one thanked the hosts Sh. Raj Bakshi and Smt. Sadhna Bakshi for the sumptuous dinner laid by them. Maj. J.K. Chhibber (Retd.) President Kathua (j&K) nDate: 7th Sept. 2008 Venue: Matt Mandir Attendance: 12 members In Chair: Shri Ajay Bali, President. The minutes of the last meeting were read out and approved. Members congratulated GMS for the entry of “Mohyal Mitter’’ in the Limca Book of Records as the oldest continuously published Magazine in India. The members were informed that Dr. Ashok Lav, Editor Mohyal Mitter (Hindi) has been entrusted with the task of writing Mohyal History in Hindi. This was a long-pending demand amongst the community. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair. Sardari Lal Datta Secretary karnal nDate: 5th Oct. 2008 Venue: Mohyal Bhawan Karnal Attendance: 28 members In Chair: Shri Gulshan Vaid, President. The minutes of the last meeting held on 7.9.2008 were read out and confirmed. Attendance: The President expressed his satisfaction over the improvement in attendance. He requested the parents for motivating their children to take active part in the sabha activities. Thanks to GMS: The President and members present thanked the GMS and its Managing Committee for granting stipend to a student of a weaker section, recommended by the sabha. Mohyal Mitter Subscription-2009: The President informed the members that the subscription for Mohyal Mitter is on a calendar year basis and is due for renewal. He requested them to send the renewal fees for both GMS membership and MM subscription well in advance for the continued receipt of the magazine. He also exhorted the members to enrol themselves as Life Members of GMS, which will entitle them for a free copy of the Mohyal Mitter for life. Accounts: The accounts for the month of Sept. 08 were presented and approved. Donations: Donations as under were received with thanks:- (1) Shri Raj Kumar Mohan, on his 81st birthday– Rs.100/-. (2) Sh. N.R. Vaid for Mohyal Charitable Dispensary–Rs.100/- (The President thanked Sh. N.R. Vaid for this regular contribution). (3) Sh. Tek Chand Chhibber– Rs.250/- on the Kriya ceremony of his wife, Smt. Sudesh Kumari Chhibber. He also donated Rs.250/- to GMS. Felicitations: The President greeted the members on the Dusehra Festival describing the festival as a triumph of good over evil. This also inspires us for keeping ourselves away from evils and work unitedly for the uplift of the community. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks and a light refreshments. Gulshan Vaid, President Rajender Bali, Genl. Secy. kota nDate: 28th Sept. 2008 Venue: Sunflower Restaurant Attendance: About 30 members including ladies & children. In Chair: Capt. B.D.R. Chhibber President Host: Shri I.K. Datta The General Secretary Shri R.S. Bali read out the minutes of the last meeting on 10.8.08 which were confirmed. The Fin. Secy. Sh. I.K. Datta presented latest accounts which were also confirmed. Members were informed about the grand success of the quarterly Matrimonial Get-togethers being regularly organised by GMS Delhi and also about the proposed Grand Matrimonial Mela being held by GMS on 14th Dec., 2008. All interested parents were requested to send the detailed Bio-Data of their children in the prescribed proforma to GMS latest by 23rd Nov. 2008. To facilitate the advance booking of rooms at Mohyal Ashram Haridwar and to remove telephonic disruptions, a cordless telephone No. 9219441137 has been provided at the Ashram. All were advised to avail of this added facility. Two games of Housee were organised by Shri K.K. Datta, Mrs. Vandana Datta and Master Rishab Mehta. In the 1st game, the 1st prize was bagged by Shri N.K. Chhibber and in the 2nd game, the 1st prize went to Master Rishab Mehta. All enjoyed the delicious lunch arranged by the hosts Mrs. Chand Datta and Shri I.K. Datta. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair. R.S. Bali, Gen. Secy. meerut nDate: 7th Sept. 2008 Venue: B-64, Defence Colony, Meerut Attendance: No figure In Chair: Not indicated. The house observed two minutes’ silence for the departed soul of Smt. Shanti Devi Chhibber w/o Sh. K.L. Chhibber, Sr. Vice-President, MS Meerut, r/o Kankerkhera, Meerut who left for her heavenly abode on 28.08.2008 and prayed to Almighty to give eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear the loss. The house discussed the measures to increase the membership of the sabha. Members were requested to bring their near and dears in the forthcoming meetings. Members suggested organizing a get-together. Decision on this will be taken in the next meeting. The meeting ended with thanks to the Chair and to the members. Col. S.K. Vaid (Retd.) President Capt. Brij Mohan Bali (Retd.) General Secretary NOIDA nDate: Oct 05, 2008 Venue: Residence of Smt. Neera and Air Vice Marshal R K Mohan, VSM (Retd), House No. C-90, Sector 33, Noida- 201 303 Attendance: 30 members including 12 ladies Guest: Smt. Surinder Mehta from Ludhiana. In Chair: Lt. Gen GL Bakshi, PVSM (Retd), President. PROCEEDINGS Regrets. Brig. Y.C. Bali (Retd.), Col. P.S. Dutta (Retd.), Vice-President NMS, Lt. Col. P.K. Bali Joint Secy. NMS and Shri B.R. Dutta conveyed their regrets for not being able to attend the meeting due to some unavoidable reasons. Commencement of Meeting. The Meeting commenced with the recitation of the Mohyal Prayer, followed by the Secretary reading out the Minutes of the Meeting held on 7th Sept., 08, which were confirmed. Nav-Ratra Greetings: Gen Bakshi, the President of Noida Mohyal Sabha (NMS), extended greetings to all members for the ‘Nav-ratras’, which were reciprocated by the members, to him and each other. Sharing Salient Contents of the ‘Mohyal Mitter’ Oct. 2008 Issue. (a) Mohyal Mitter Enters ‘Limca’ Book of Records. All members present complimented GMS and expressed the sentiment that the entire Community owed a ‘debt of gratitude’ to all those associated with bringing out the ‘Mohyal Mitter’ ever since its inception, for its inclusion in the ‘Limca’ Book of Records, on completion of 117 years of its existence and thereby becoming the oldest magazine of its kind. (b) Birthday Greetings. All members of the NMS extended warm ‘Birthday Greetings’ to the following and wished them many many more years of healthy life, in service of the Community:- (i) Mehta OP Mohan, Senior Vice President GMS. On completion of 88 years of age. (ii) Maj. S.S. Datta (Retd), Former Vice President GMS. On completing 77 years of age. (c) Details of Benefits to Pensioners. The ‘Mohyal Mitter’ gives certain details for the information of the erstwhile Govt. servants who are now pensioners, in respect of their ‘new pension and DA’, entitlements, based on the notification issued by the Govt. (d) Other Misc Points. Attention of all members was drawn to the following items, for their information/appropriate action:- (i) Third Grand Matrimonial Mela. To be held, on 14th Dec. 08 at Mohyal Foundation. All concerned were advised to send the bio-data of their children/ wards, to the GMS, as per the format given in the ‘Mohyal Mitter’. (ii) Maintenance Charges for Mohyals for stay at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar. These have been revised and brought in line at 50% percent of the rate being charged to non-Mohyals. (iii) Annual Mohyal Divas. Will be celebrated on 9th Nov. 08 at the Mohyal Foundation. Pratibhashali Vidyarthi Sammam Sammelan. This is being held on 12th Oct 08 at the Mohyal Foundation. The President congratulated Smt Vimi and Shri Sunil Kumar Dutta for their son, Ayush Dutta, having secured 86.6% marks in Class X examination and, thus, having become eligible to receive a prize and honour from the GMS, during the Pratibhashali Vidyarthi Sammam Sammelan. On the happy occasion, Shri and Smt Dutta donated Rs. 501/- each to the NMS and GMS. Donation for Education Trust. Shri Prateek Mohan, son of Smt. Neera and Air Vice Marshal R.K. Mohan, VSM (Retd), conveyed their request to GMS for opening an education trust in the name of ‘Krishna Pran Nath Mohan Trust’, for which a cheque for Rs 21000/- in favour of GMS, was handed over by them to the Secretary NMS, for onward dispatch to GMS. GMS Life Membership. Smt. Swati Mishra nee Mohan, r/o D-59A, Sector-26, NOIDA, daughter of Smt. Neera and Air Vice Marshal R.K. Mohan, VSM (Retd.), conveyed her request for becoming a Life Member of GMS, with immediate effect. She handed over a cheque for Rs. 2100/-, alongwith the Membership Form duly filled for onward dispatch to GMS. The President and the members congratulated her on this laudable initiative. Annual Subscriptions for The Year 2009. The members were requested to pay their Annual Subscriptions for NMS and Mohyal Mitter for the year 2009, as due w.e.f. 01 January 2009, at their earliest convenience, but definitely by 10 Dec 2008, so that all the subscriptions in one lot, can be sent to GMS. Discussion on the Monthly Topic. The topic for the month was “THE CRISIS SITUATION IN J & K; WHO ARE THE GUILTY & WHAT IS THE WAY AHEAD?”. All members took keen interest in the discussion and expressed their views on the subject. Conclusion. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Hostess and the Host for their kind hospitality. The Secretary also thanked the President for chairing the meeting. Before the recitation of Shanti path, the President conveyed greetings to all members for the oncoming festivals of the month i.e Dusshera, Karwa Chauth, Dhan Teras/Dhanwantri Jayanti and Deepawali. A short game of Tambola was played before dispersal. BK Vaid, Secretary Ph. 0120-2400544) paschim vihar (new delhi) nAugust 24th, 2008 was a red-letter day for the Paschim Vihar Mohyal Sabha as it was visited by a high-powered delegation of the General Mohyal Sabha (GMS) consisting of veteran Mohyal, beacon of the community Sh. G.L. Datta ‘Josh’, Vice-President, GMS; popular, youthful, dynamic Sh. Ashwani K. Bali, Secy. (PR), GMS and seasoned resourceful Sh. J.P. Mehta, Secretary GMS and President MS Ambala City. Paschim Vihar Mohyal Sabha (PVMS) had applied for affiliation with the parent body of Mohyals and the GMS sent its representatives for inspection and interaction with the Mohyals of Paschim Vihar for granting affiliation to their sabha. Welcoming the delegation, Paschim Vihar Mohyal Sabha President, Sh. N.L. Bali, narrated briefly the history of formation of the nine-month old PVMS and said the entire credit for it goes to the single-handed efforts of our Secretary Sh. K.D. Mehta. Shri B.L. Lowe, Sh. G.S. Bali and Sh. Jagmohan Mehta also welcomed the delegation. Secretary Shri K.D. Mehta complimented the Mohyals of the area, who whole-heartedly welcomed his idea and efforts by giving full support and cooperation to form the sabha. Shri G.L. Datta ‘Josh’ honoured the three members of PVMS- Sh. M.M. Vaid, Sh. V.K. Bali and Sh. A.L. Dutta for being most regular and punctual in attending the sabha meetings. Addressing the Paschim Vihar Mohyals, Sh. J.P. Mehta congratulated them for putting up an impressive show of fraternity. Shri Ashwani Bali described the day- also the “Janamashtmi Day’’– as a significant occasion for the PVMS as it was about to achieve a privileged status– of an affiliated sabha- very soon. He urged the PVMS to involve more and more young Mohyals in the sabha to make it more active and vibrant. Shri G.L. Datta ‘Josh’ expressed his happiness over the fact that PVMS was the only sabha, which had submitted a copy of its Constitution along with the application for affiliation to the GMS. He said once the strength of PVMS reaches 50, it would be eligible to send a representative member to the GMS Managing Committee. He announced that the GMS had unanimously approved the Constitution of Paschim Vihar Mohyal Sabha and it would soon get the letter of affiliation from the GMS. At the end of the function, the President PVMS, Sh. N.L. Bali thanked the GMS delegation for their encouragement and approval of the functioning of PVMS and appealed to them for their continued guidance and advice. After the vote of thanks, the gathering dispersed for refreshments. G.D. Mehta, Secretary vasundhara enclave (delhi) nDate: 5th Oct. 2008 Venue: Recreation Centre, Sr. Citizen Welfare Society, Khosla Market, Vasundhara Enclave, Delhi-110096. Attendance: no figure In Chair: Shri B.M. Bakshi The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. Two minutes’ silence was observed in the memory of those Mohyals, who left for their heavenly abode, during the month of Sept., 2008. Shri M.K. Datta informed about the sad and tragic death of Sh. Ajay Bali, husband of his niece, Smt. Sapna Bali d/o the late Mr. K.N. Datta former Secretary/President of MS Ambala Cantt, at Surat. Shri Ajay, hardly 43 years old, was driving his car which met with an accident. He has left behind his old parents, wife, son & daughter to mourn his death. Two minutes silence was observed in the memory of Sh. Ajay Bali. Members congratulated Sh. D.V. Mohan on his birthday on 4th Oct. 2008. Members also wished Maj. S.S. Datta on his birthday on 9th Oct. 2008. Membes expressed happiness on the distinguished Mohyal lady Smt. Reeta Dutta having been elevated as Chief Prosecutor, East District Karkardooma Court Complex, Delhi. She is related to Sh. K.B. Datta of MS Vasundhara Enclave, Delhi. Shri S.K. Chhibber was congratulated on his appointment as Secretary Finance GMS. Smt. Parveen Bakshi donated Rs.101/- on the wedding anniversary of her son and daughter-in-law Neel Kant & Anu Bakshi, on 20th Sept., 2008. Members congratulated Shri Anil Datta s/o Smt. & Shri Ashwani Datta, on his birthday as also on his going to USA on company assignment. Shri Ashwani Datta also conveyed that they have been blessed with a grandson (Dohta). On this occasion, they donated Rs.101/- to the Education Fund of GMS and distributed sweets. Shri Bakshi informed that the birthdays of his son Vivek Bakshi and his grand son, Master Archit Bakshi s/o Vivek Bakshi fall on 18th & 22nd Oct., respectively. Members expressed happiness and congratulated them in advance. The letters recevied in connection with the renewal of subscription of Mohyal Mitter, 3rd Grand Mohyal Matrimonial Mela and Life Membership of GMS were read out and members were requested to bring the contents to the notice of others also. President Shri Bakshi presented Mohyal History to Shri K.B. Datta, who was not present in the monthly meeting on 3rd Aug. The meeting came to an end, after Shanti Path and vote of thanks to the Chair. B.M. Bakshi, President G.L. Chhibber, Gen. Secy. fulfilment through selfless service One who serves and seeks no recompense, Finds union with the Lord. Such a servant alone takes the Master’s guidance, says Nanak. As on him is divine grace. At the beginning, mankind and the obligation of selfless service were created together. “Through selfless service, you will always be fruitful and find the fulfilment of your desires’’: this is the promise of the Creator.... Strive constantly to serve the welfare of the world; by devotion to selfless work one attains the supreme goal in life. Do your work with the welfare of others always in mind. It was by such work that Janaka attained perfection; others, too, have followed this path..... What the outstanding person does, others will try to do. The standards such people set will be followed by the whole world.... The ignorant work for their own profit. The wise work for the welfare of the world, without thought to themselves. By abstaining from work you will confuse the ignorant, who are engrossed in their actions. Perform all work carefully, guided by compassion. Angry Thoughts Have A Way Of Getting Back To You We may think that no one knows what we are thinking, but our thoughts produce vibrations that can be picked up by others at a subtle level. Once, one of Emperor Akbar’s ministers advised him to be careful about what he thought of others. The minister said, “Thoughts are very potent. Let us try this experiment. See that man coming down the road? As he approaches, I want you to think angry thoughts about him and let us see what happens’’. The emperor looked at the stranger and thought, “This stranger should be beaten up’’. When the stranger drew near, Akbar asked him, “What did you think when you saw my face.’’ “Excuse me, emperor, but I wanted to beat you up and break your head’’. No words were spoken; no actions were done, but the angry thoughts of Akbar towards the man were picked up, and the stranger was tempted to react in a violent way. We may not say anything, but our anger may create a negative vibration all around through aggressive body language, facial gestures, and angry tone of voice. This not only affects the recipient of our anger, it also boomerangs on us, disturbing our peace of mind. We can deal with anger in several ways. One way is to project the long-term consequences of our anger as a deterrent. Or set a goal and then realise the effect that anger may have in preventing us from attaining that goal. A third way is to use meditation to break the physiological response to anger. Projecting the future consequences of anger can prevent us from acting with anger. Becoming conscious of this could help us respond non-violently to situations, as did Gautama Buddha when someone abused him one day. Buddha listened patiently and since there was no reaction, the abuses stopped coming his way. If we set a goal to meditate every day, then we can guard against intrusion on that time. Say to yourself: “If I allow this anger to take control, then it is going to cause me to waste sitting and thinking about how angry I am. How can I calmly meditate and focus on what I am seeing within?’’ To have fruitful meditation we need to overcome anger, but to overcome anger we need to meditate. It is not so much a catch-22 situation, however, as it is a cycle of success. No matter what level of meditation we are at, the time we spend meditating can calm us down so that we do not respond to a situation of anger. Meditation provides us with a physiological response to control the anger. Our heartbeat slows during meditation, which has the corresponding effect of slowing down our brain waves. We enter a more relaxed state of body and mind. In such a state, anger has less chance to gain strength. As we calm down and our anger subsides, we can increase our concentration in meditation. The more time we spend in meditation, the more practised we become in being calm and balanced. langar fund n Lt. Col. R.N. Bakshi, r/o P-11/12, South Extn. Part-II, New Delhi-110049 has donated Rs. 22,000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar in memory of his parents, the late Bakshi Tirath Ram Bhimwal s/o the late Bakshi Jagan Nath Bhimwal of village-Tal Tota, Distt.- Rawalpindi. Date of Langar: 28th November, and the late Smt. Raj Rani Bakshi d/o the late Rzd. Tirlok Chand Bali of Jammu. Date of Langar: 1st November. on the occasion, of their respective death anniversaries. n Smt. Neena Mohan, r/o 17/634 Chopasi Housing Board Jodhpur, has donated Rs. 11,000/- towards Langar Fund in memory of her husband, the late Shri Anand Parkash Mohan. Date of Langar: 1st Sept.
n Smt. Meera Chhibber, Member (Judicial), Central Administrative Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi, Shri Arun Chhibber, PPM, Inspector General of Police, CRPF (Retd.) and their sons Ankur and Aditya (Advocates-Delhi High Court), residents of B-5/95, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi-110029, have donated Rs. 11,000/- towards the Langar Fund in Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar in memory of the late Smt. Vidyawati Chhibber (of Delhi), mother of Shri Arun Chhibber.
Smt. Vidyawati Chhibber had passed away on the 15th Oct., 2001. Date of Langar: 15th October. n Shri Gulshan Lal Dutt, r/o Apartment No. 72, Building No. 3/5 Bhaktarani Street Tibillsi, Georgia Tel.: 99532-388441, has donated Rs. 11,000/- towards Langar Fund in memory of his father, the late Mehta Shiv Dutt. Date of Langar: 27th June. n Bhai Raghubir Lal Chhibber and his wife Smt. Shanti Devi Chhibber of Kariyala (Distt. Jhelum) had left for their heavenly abode on the 6th Oct. and 21st Oct., respectively. Their sons: Bhai Om Parkash Chhibber (Paschim Vihar), Bhai Inderjit Chhibber (Janakpuri) and Bhai Vikramjit Chhibber (Rohini) have donated Rs.11,000/- towards the Langar Fund, in fond memory of and immense reverence to their parents. Date of Langar: 21st October. n Maj. Gen. K.K. Bakshi (Retd.) of Gurgaon has donated Rs.11,000/- towards the Langar Fund at the Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar in memory of his parents, Shri Ram Singh Bakshi and Mrs. Pushpawanti Bakshi. Date of Langar: 11th Nov. n On the 33rd death anniversary of the late Shri Behari Lal Bali and the late Smt. Kaushalya Bali of Dera Bakshi (Rawalpindi) Shri Dalip Bali (son), r/o 240, Santpura Mohalla, Gali No.2, Yamuna Nagar, has donated Rs.11,000 towards Mohyal Ashram Langar Fund. Date of Langar: 17th Oct.
n Shri P.P. Mohan, H.No. 5, New Colony, Opp. Old Una Bus Stand, Una Road, Hoshiarpur, has made two Langar Fund donations of Rs.11,000/- each on the following occasions:- (i) In memory of Malik Mehar Chand Datta s/o Malik Meghraj Datta of Pind Dadan Khan, Distt. Jhelum (W. Pak.). Malik Mehar Chand Datta was the grand father of Anil Datta (son-in-law of Sh. P.P. Mohan) s/o the late Sh. Jagdish Mitter Dutta of Shamshu Ganj Nahan. Date of Langar: 25th Sept. (ii) In memory of Smt. Bhagwanti Devi Datta w/o Malik Mehar Chand Datta, grand mother of Anil Datta and mother of the late Sh. Jagdish Chander Dutta of Datta Niwas Shamshu Ganj Nahan. Date of Langar: 25th Sept. n Shri Romesh Chandra Datta, r/o 16997 Losreyes Ave Sanleandro CA 94578 USA, has donated Rs.11,000/- towards Langar Fund in memory of his parents the late Sh. Vidya Sagar Datta & the late Smt. Rameshwari Datta. Date of Langar: 20th Aug. n Shri Bharat Bhushan Kapoor, r/o 295, Ibrahim Mandi Karnal-132001, has donated Rs.11,000/- towards the Langar Fund on the death anniversary of his mother Smt. Krishnawanti Kapoor. Date of Langar: 25th June. n Mrs. Sudesh Dutta w/o Mr. D.C. Dutta, r/o 11, Lorne Street, Wiltshire, Swindow, SN1, 5DP UK, has donated Rs.11000 towards the Langar Fund in the memory of her aunt the late Mrs. Ved Kumari Datt, daughter of the late Bhagwanti and the late R.G.S. Vaid of Dehradun and wife of the late Dr. Prahlad Dutta. Date of Langar: 9th July. n Shri Hari Sharan Datta, C4C/115, Janakpuri, New Delhi, has donated Rs.11,000/- towards Langar Fund in the memroy of his parents Chaudhary Ram Dass Datta and Smt. Shanta Devi Datta of Khui-Vehra, Lahore. Date of Langar: 3rd Nov. ANTIM YATRA contempt for the body Death should make us think of our duty and fill us with contempt for the body, but inspire no fear. Man does not suffer excessively even when one is burnt to death. When pain becomes unbearable, one loses consciousness. Those who cling to the body so very tenaciously suffer more. One who knows the truth about the Atman will have no fear of death. G.M.S. expresses its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prays to God to grant eternal peace to the departed souls and strength to their families to bear with fortitude their irreparable loss. — D.V. Mohan, Secretary General Shri ram chaman mohan n Late Shri Ram Chaman Mohan, nephew of Shri Dharam Vir Mohan, Secretary General (GMS) and son of his youngest brother Shri Karan Vir Mohan (TODI) and Usha Mohan residents and citizens of Netherlands left for his heavenly abode on March 27, 2002. Ram Chaman born at The Hague on 18th July 1986 was named as such by taking one portion of the name each from his paternal grand uncle, Mehta Ram Das Mohan, (twin brother of his paternal grandfather Mehta Lachhman Das Mohan) who had died in his infancy, and his maternal grandfather, Shri Chaman Lal Kalra. This name was given with the hope and wish that he will carry forward the name of his paternal granduncle, also. Unfortunately, this was not to be and Ram Chaman died at the young age of 16 years due to pancreas infection.
The boy was very handsome, bright, intelligent, and excellent in his studies. He was multilingual. Besides English, Hindi and Punjabi he could speak, read and write Dutch and French languages. He was frugal in his habits and had saved a good amount of money, for his higher education, from his pocket allowance. Mohan parivar decided to give these entire savings to charity. There could be no better cause than donating the un-utilised money of the child to the General Mohyal Sabha. Two Langar Funds of Rs. 11,000/- each have already been opened to commemorate his birth and death anniversaries. The family has now decided to open a trust, namely, “Mehta Ram Chaman Mohan (Hollandi) Education Fund Trust,” with an initial donation of Rs. 50,000/-. The family already has two trusts, namely, “Mehtani Lachhmi and Dr. Harnam Das Mohan Widows Fund Trust” and “Mehtani Sushila Rani and Mehta Lachhman Das Mohan Education Fund Trust.” The family has donated another Rs. 4,000/- for addition of Rs. 2,000/- each to the above-noted two trusts. Besides his grieving parents, many uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces, Ram Chaman had left behind his elder sister Kamini Mohan (GMSLM) and two elder brothers Nischit Mohan and Navin Mohan. May his soul rest in peace. “phool to do din bahare janfaza dikhla gaye Hasrat to un gunchon pe hai jo bin khile murjha gaye” Dharam Vir Mohan smt. sudershan datt (29.9.1937-23.8.08) nSmt. Sudershan Datt w/o Shri Vern Kumar Datt, r/o 11-B, Rajinder Park, Pusa Road, New Delhi-110060 left for her heavenly abode peacefully on 23.8.2008. She is survived by her husband, Shri Vern Kumar Datt, son Shri Atul Datt, daughter-in-law Smt. Charu Datt, daughter Smt. Sadhna Mohan, son-in-law Shri Rajeev Mohan, daughter Smt. Sujata Mehta, son-in-law Sh. Sanjeev Mehta and grand children Ankita Datt, Krishan Datt, Ratish Mohan, Kanika Devi Mohan, Sonali Mehta and Sahil Mehta.
She was the daughter-in-law of the late Mehta Ram Prakash Datt and the late Smt. Kaushalya Rani Datt of Kala Gujran, Distt. Jhelum, Pakistan, and daughter of the late Bhai Kulwant Singh Chhibber and the late Smt. Tara Devi Chhibber of Bhalla Karyala, Pakistan. ‘Chautha’ was performed on 26.8.2008 and ‘Kriya’ on 2.9.2008, at the Sanatan Dharam Mandir, Shanker Road, New Delhi, attended by all members of the family, relatives and friends. She was gentle, generous, religious and God-fearing, and loved by one and all. She would find a solution to any problem. She taught us the importance of concentrating on the more important things in life. Even today, when we think of her, we are filled with awe and respect. Time may hide the sadness, like a smile that hides the tears, but precious memories can never be hidden. The void left by her can never be filled. She will live and shine like a star in the heart of every one of us. Her husband expressed the following thoughts to comfort his children and grandchildren. Do not shed tears that she is gone, just close your eyes and pray and you will feel she is still with you. Your mother/grandmother will always be with you! She’s the whisper of all leaves as you walk down the street, She’s the smell of certain foods you remember, Flowers you pick and perfume that she wore. She’s the cool hand on your brow when you’re not feeling well. She’s your breath in the air on a cold winter’s day. She is the sound of the rain that lulls you to sleep, The colours of a rainbow; she is a festive morning. Your mother lives inside your laughter And she’s crystallized in every teardrop. A mother shows every emotion.... happiness, sadness, fear, Love, hate, jealousy, anger, helplessness, excitment, joy, sorrow.... And all the while, hoping and praying You will only know the good feeling in life. She’s the place you came from, your first home, And she’s the map you follow with every step you take, She’s your first love; your first friend, even your first enemy, But nothing on earth can separate you. Not time, not space....not even death! You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back. Or you can do what she’d want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.... On her sad demise her husband donated Rs.5000/- towards the Memorial Trust “Smt. Kaushalya Rani Datt and Mehta Ram Prakash Datt’’. May God bless her noble soul with eternal peace and give us the strength to bear this irreparable loss.–Vern Kr. Datt. smt. sudesH kumari chhibber (13.3.1946-3.9.2008) nSmt. Sudesh Kumari Chhibber, w/o Sh. Tek Chand Chhibber of 260 Moti Nagar, Karnal left for her heavenly abode on 3.9.2008. She is survived by her son, Rahul Chhibber and four daughters, Madhu Datta, Seema Datta, Kiran Datta and Rajni Datta, all married and well-settled.
She was a pious, religious and kind lady always having a cheerful smile on her face. Her simplicity and discipline will continue to guide every one in the family. Kriya was held on 13.9.2008 at the Mohyal Bhawan, Karnal, attended by large number of relatives, friends and Mohyal biradari. On this sad occasion, the Chhibber family donated Rs. 250/- each to GMS and MS Karnal. May God grant eternal peace to the departed soul. lt. col. shalig ram mohan nLt. Col. S.R. Mohan (Sagri Distt. Rawalpindi) grandson (dohta) of Raisahib Rzd. Hon. Lt. Avnashi Ram OBI and ADC to King of England (Domeli Distt. Jhelum) r/o C-461, Defence Colony, New Delhi left for his heavenly abode on 14.9.2008. His Rasam Kriya was held on 23.9.2008, attended by a large gathering of relatives and friends, who had come from all over India. His nephews Capt. (Merchant Navy) Surinder Mohan came all the way from Mumbai and Vishwa Mitter Mohan from Hyderabad. Condolence messages had been received from various institutions from Jalandhar. A large group of teaching and other staff from B.D. Arya College had come from Jalandhar. The Vice-President Mr. Pramod Agarwal and the Principal Dr. Sarita Verma were also present. Heart-rending Kabir Bhajans were sung by Mr. Tejinder Singh a Lecturer from the college. Lt. Col. S.R. Mohan, along with his brother Shri Kundan Lal Mohan and mother Smt. Seeta Wanti Mohan, had spent his early life with his grandfather. He was very much influenced by his grand father and following his footsteps joined the Army. After partition he was transferred to 3 Cavalry (Armoured Corps.) and retired from the Corps. in 1971. He was very close to his maternal cousins as they had all lived together in Domeli. A special mention needs to be made of Shri Brahmnath Bali, his wife Bimla Bali and their children who were present all the time during his illness. He was very close to brothers-in-law the late Sh. D.N. Dutt, Sh. K.R. Dutt (Retd. ACP) Delhi Police and his family and Sh. Balraj Dutt and family and sisters-in-law Joginder Mohan and her family, and Mrs. Damyanti Bakshi. 23rd Sept. 08 was his birthday and he would have been 92. We were planning to celebrate the occasion but God’s will was different and people did collect that day but for the sad occasion of Kriya. He led a very active and disciplined life till late 80’s. He was an excellent father and a very caring husband. He was a perfectionist and very organised in whatever he did in life. He was a source of inspiration and an ideal for younger members of the family. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Shakuntala Mohan, son Anil Mohan (Retd. Supervisor Air India) and his wife Mrs. Aquilia Mohan Ex. Chief Air Hostess Air India, elder daughter Ms. Swaraj Mohan, Director and Advisor, BD Arya College Jalandhar Cantt. and younger daughter Dr. Prabha Mukerjee and her husband Dr. Sandip Mukerjee (Renowned Surgeon) B.C. Roy Awardee. He was a life member General Mohyal Sabha and donated regularly every year on his birthday and his mother’s death anniversary to the GMS Widow Fund. His family has donated Rs.11,000/- towards Langar Fund Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar and Rs.5000/- towards GMS Widow Fund. Date of Langar: 14th Sept. shri inderjeet singh datta nShri Inderjeet Singh Datta s/o the late Chaudhary Hukam Singh Datta and grand son of the late Chaudhary Hira Singh Datta of Kanjrur Datta (Pak.), r/o C-78, Opp. Railway Station Jawalapur, Haridwar left for his heavenly abode on 17.9.2008 at Jawalpur, Haridwar.
He had rendered meritorious and spotless service in Indian Railways. He left behind two sons, namely Ravinder Kumar Datta-Advocate and Pawan Datta doing his own business and daughters-in-law viz. Smt. Promila Datta and Smt. Rani, respectively. He had two daughters Smt. Sushma Bakshi (Expired) w/o Sh. Rajesh Bakshi of Delhi and Smt. Pratibha Bali w/o the late Sh. Gobind Bali of Jammu. His Kriya ceremony was performed on 27.9.2008 at Jawalpur (Haridwar), attended by relatives and friends. In his memory Sh. Ravinder Kr. Datta has donated Rs.501/- to GMS. smt. ram piari mehta n Smt. Ram Piari Mehta (Chhibber), w/o the late Sh. Satbarat Mehta (Chhibber), d/o the late Sh. Naubat Rai-Krishnawanti Bali of Rawalpindi, passed away on 22.9.2008 at Bikaner. Her eldest son Sh. Ravinder Chhibber, daughter-in-law Smt. Sunita Chhibber, and grandsons Sumeet and Amit, were at her bedside ago. She had slipped and broken her hipbones, couple of months ago resulting in immobilization. During her ailment her son, daughter-in-law and grandsons looked after her tenderly and ensured that she did not feel any discomfort.
She left behind her brother Sh. Nirmal Chand Bali residing at Yamuna Nagar, her three sons, Ravinder-Sunita Chhibber, Rajinder-Veena Mehta & Parvesh-Jagjit Bakshi, daughters Mrs. Kaushal-Ravi Sharma, Mrs. Vijay-Vijay Sharma, grandchildren Sumeet, Amit and Gopal Chhibber, Vandana and Gauri (U.K.), Mrs. Sangeeta Sharma, Davinder Kumar, Chander Kumar, Sumit, Kartik and Shweta. The Rasam Uthala was held on 2.10.2008 at J.N. Vyas Colony, Bikaner. Sh. C.K. Bhai paid tribute on his behalf and on behalf of the GMS. The ceremony was largely attended by all the family members and relations, friends and local residents. The President of the RWA also paid Shradhanjali to her. Sh. Rajinder Mehta (UK), her second son, rendered “Mata Ka Bhajan’’ to pay his tribute and affectionate farewell to the departed soul. Bhai Parvesh Chhibber, the youngest son, became a Life Member of the GMS by paying Rs.2100/- on this occasion. smt. durga devi dutt n Smt. Durga Devi Dutt w/o the late Sh. Krishan Lal Dutt (Indian Police Medalist and President of Police Medalist) and mother of Sh. Sudershan Kumar Dutt (ex. Under Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat, Govt. of India), Sh. Surinder Kumar Dutt (ex. Jt. Assistant Director Intelligence Bureau, Govt. of India and Indian Police Medalist) and Mrs. Prem Sharma w/o Sh. D.K. Sharma Proprietor Alps Surgico Ambala Cantt r/o H.No. 2163, Sector – 21 C, Chandigarh completed her life’s journey at the age of 93 years and breathed her last at her elder son’s house in New Delhi on 10.5.08. her last rites were performed in New Delhi. The family donated Rs. 11000 towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar and Rs. 1100/- each to GMS and MS Chandigarh in memory of the departed soul. in memoriAm nshubham: In fond and everlasting memory of Shubham (28.10.1995-9.10.2004), on his 4th death anniversary. Each morning when we wake up, our hearts swell up and our eyes are filled with tears although we have been through the deepest sorrow, yet we make a promise bravely never to indulge in self-pity again because we know for sure that you will come to warm up our shattered hearts some day.
I wish upon the stars every night to see you again. O Shubhi, we love you more each day; miss you badly. On this occasion, your Didi has donated Rs.200/- GMS Education Fund.—Ritika Chhibber, 33 Model Colony, Yamuna Nagar. nsmt. parkash dutta (8.4.1938-13.11.2007): The first barsi of the late Smt. Parkash Dutta w/o the late Shri Inder Nath Dutta of Mirpur was performed on 13th Sept., 08 at the residence of her son, Mr. Kuldeep Dutta (H.No. 3311, Ranjit Nagar, New Delhi). Havan was performed followed by vedic mantras and religious rites. She was a very great believer in God and had always prayed for the good and prosperous life of all her children. Her demise was a great loss to them.
She had left four daughters, viz., Mrs. Reeta Bhai w/o Bhai Yudhir Chhibber, Mrs. Renu Kumar w/o Shri Shivraj Kumar, Mrs. Ranjana Suri w/o Shri Parveen Suri, Mrs. Rachna Sharma w/o Shri Anil Sharma, a son Mr. Kuldeep Dutta– daughter-in-law Mrs. Namrata Dutta and grandsons, Mr. Aakashvir Chhibber, Sushant Dutta, Sahil Sharma & Vijay Suri. We bow our head to Almighty God and pray to him to give us strength to follow the footsteps of our mother who blesses and guides us and helps us always to keep the family well-knit. In her loving memory, her children have donated Rs.1100/- to the GMS Ashram Fund.—Mrs. Reeta Bhai, H.No. 1602/22B, Chandigarh, (M) 9872000273. nkm. sonia datta: In memory of dear Sonia Datta who was born to us on the 22nd Sept. 1970. She was very caring, sacrificing and responsible. She had a personality that commanded love and respect from one and all. She always reminded us of the birthdays, and wedding anniversaries of our relatives and friends and sent them beautiful cards and flowers etc., on such occasions.
This year, forget the cake, we cannot even send her the birthday card or flowers as she was called by Him in his Charans on 6th April 2006. All of us, family members and friends, miss her very much, but she was His child and we are grateful to Him that He allowed us to have her with us even for a short period. She was His, she has gone to His Charans, for ever she will remain there. In her memory, the family has donated Rs.1100/- to the GMS.–Sneh Datta (mother), Dev Datta (father), Shobhna and Jay (sister & brother-in-law), Vivek (brother), Ruchi (sister-in-law), Vishal (brother) Neetu (sister-in-law). ndr. parasram chhibber (1.1.1913-12.9.1984): The late Dr. P.R. Chhibber formerly of Naushera Cantt. Distt. Peshawar (N.W.F.P.) was a staunch Mohyal, pious, God-fearing, and courageous. He was imbued with Mohyali spirit throughout his life and was very popular amongst the Mohyal biradari, friends and relatives. He was the Camp Commandant, Wah Camp, during partition. Those who stayed in that Camp with their families always remember his noble services. He was the Founder President of “Bhai Mati Dass Smarak Samiti’’ 145-B, Amar Colony, Lajpat Nagar-IV, New Delhi-110024. On his 24th death anniversary his son, Ambresh Kumar Chhibber, Commandant CRPF (Retd.), r/o E-1588, Sainik Colony, Sector-49, Faridabad-121001 (Haryana) Tel.: 2430267, has donated Rs. 251/- to the GMS Education Fund in his everlasting memory. nshri jag mohan bali (17.01.1961-05.11.2007): The first Barsi of the late Sh. Jag Mohan Bali s/o the late Shri Shashi Bhushan Bali & Smt. Surat Piyari Bali, and grandson of the late Rzd. Goverdhan Singh Bali of Village-Nara, Rawalpindi was solemnly observed on 25.9.2008 at RZ-635, Gali No.3, Sagarpur Main, New Delhi. Havan, Pooja, Brahman Bhoj etc. were performed as per tradition and rituals. Family Members paid their tributes to the late Shri Jag Mohan Bali.
On this occasion, the family remembered the late Shri Shashi Bhushan Bali, father of the late Shri Jagmohan Bali and Capt. Brij Mohan Bali (Retd.), who was the moving spirit of the house till he left for his heavenly abode on 7.4.1988. He was very affectionate towards the whole family. Twenty years have elapsed in his loving memory and walking on the path shown by him.
Memory of both of them is still fresh in the minds and spirit of the entire family and will remain forever. On behalf of the family, Capt. Brij Mohan Bali (Retd.), r/o 4/31, Rakshapuram, Mawana Road, Meerut brother of the late Jagmohan Bali, has donated Rs.1100/- to the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar. nGiani Sewa Singh Datta: In the everlasting and sacred memory on the 62nd death anniversry of my beloved and respected Mamaji Giani Sewa Singh Datta s/o the late Shri Devi Datta of Murid Distt. Chakwal (Pak.), a Crompton ceiling fan was presented at the Samadhi of Baba Thakker Datt of Kanjrur, a great Shaheed of Gurdaspur (Punjab). I also visited the school in village-Bhogowal, Tehsil Batala Distt. Gurdaspur, where my Mamaji was a teacher and where I had my primary education. My five elder brothers also had stayed with Mamaji, for one or two years, for studies. I made a humble offering of Rs.501/- and one wall clock to the school.
My Mamaji was a religious person and participated in the Guru Ka Bagh Morcha in 1921-1925 and was seriously injured in the lathi-charge by the police. He used to visit Haridwar every year. In August 1946, he left for his heavenly abode. He had no issue. I am thankful to Sh. Rishi Datta s/o Sh. S.S. Datta of Pathankot, for guiding me to my old school and the Samadhi of Babaji. He is the brother-in-law of my son, Sh. Shammi & Sh. Raman Chhibber. He is incharge of the Indian Oil Petrol Pump at Damtal near Pathankot with his father Sh. S.S. Datta of Kanjrur & life member of MM. Sh. S.S. Datta is the cousin of the late Sh. Gurdyal Singh Datta Zia Mohyali. His wife Smt. Asha Datta, d/o the late Sh. I.S. Bali (Film Director) and m/o Sh. Rishi Datta, is a life member of GMS.–M.S. Chhibber, Parthisht Member of GMS, 34, Begum Bagh, Meerut (U.P.). nshri ravinder sain mehta: On the 5th death anniversary of her husband the late Shri Ravinder Sain Mehta on the 9th Oct., 2008. his wife, Smt. Shashi Kala Mehta, r/o C/2-32, West Enclave Pitampura, New Delhi, Tel.: 27015744, Mob.: 9868982808., has donated Rs.1100/- to GMS for Langar at the Mohyal Ashram. The late Shri Ravinder Sain Mehta was the son the late Sh. Mitter Sain Mehta, and is survived by his wife and two sons named Gaurav Mehta & Varun Mehta aged 26 and 25 years, respectively. nrzd. madan lal bali: Our father the late Rzd. Madan Lal Bali, s/o the late Rzd. Ram Sahai Bali & the late Smt. Diwan Devi Bali of Haridwar where they had settled after partition, had left for his heavenly abode on the 13th Oct. 2007. His “Verena’’ was performed at his residence at Bali’s Villa, 49 Hill Top Ambazari, above Ram Nagar Square, Nagpur-440010, on Sunday, the 31st Aug. 2008.
Pooja & Havan were performed by me and my younger brother, Rajiv, under the guidance of Pandit ji and our mother Smt. Premlata M. Bali. Our sisters Mrs. Sunita Gopal Krishan Chhibber along with Jijaji Gopal Krishan Chhibber (from Bhopal), Mrs. Anita Mukesh Chaddha & Chhote Jamai Raja Mukesh, along with daughters-in-law, Dr. Renu & Mrs. Seema and grand children Sunny, Priyanka, Nikitha, Shruti Bali, Shikha, Divya Lakshmi Chhibbers and Mukta Chaddha and all our relatives, close associates and friends attended the ceremony. Afterwards, Brahman Bhoj was served to all. On this occasion, the family donated Rs.500/- to GMS.— Sunil Bali, Tel.: 0712-243011/2242516/2439708. nShri Bharat Bhushan Vaid, (Ex-Principal KVS), (28.9.1941-17.10.2004): Those we love never go away, they walk beside us every day. You are for ever present in our hearts. We begin each day with your thoughts & sweet memories. Mata Ji, Manju Vaid, Nakul-Preeti, Abhiudey, Bhoovanieu, Tel.: 9811867576. nCapt. K.L. Bali: The late Capt. K.L. Bali (INA) 7/43, Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi. The 97th birth anniversary of the late Bali Sahib falls on 7th Nov. 2008. On this occasion Rzd. Sunil Bali has donated Rs.1100/- to GMS, to be added to the late Capt. Kundan Lal Bali and Smt. Pushpa Wati Bali Education Fund Trust opened by him in memory of his beloved parents.–Rzd. Sunil Bali (son), Smt. Neeru Bali (daughter-in-law), Raghav and Rajan Bali (grandson). Ph.: 011-42466659. nSmt. Kamla Rani Chhibber: In memory of Smt. Kamla Rani Chhibber, w/o the late Shri Balram Chhibber, who left for her heavenly abode on 31.10.2007. Her first death anniversary was observed on 22.8.2008 at her residence E.A. 94, Inder Puri, New Delhi-110012. Pooja was performed attended by family members and relatives.
On this sad occasion, Chhibber family donated Rs. 250/- towards Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar. nvivek s. datta (16.10.1977-16.1.1998): “Vivek was here a minute ago’’ Time has now become still with every thread of your memory alive. But the voice & face is gone. You are in every breath & we will keep this treasure. Missed by- Alka, Virender, Mona Arjun. |
Shri Jagmohan was the youngest Lieutenant-Governor of Delhi and the only one who held this prestigious office for two terms. During his second term, the capital had the unique distinction of successfully organising the Asiad, CHOGM and the Non-Aligned Conference (1982-83). Earlier, he served with great distinction in a number of key assignments, including that of Chief Executive of Delhi Development Authority for over seven years, and as Lt. Governor of Goa, Daman and Diu. Shri Jagmohan has also the rare distinction of being nationally honoured twice by the President of India. He was awarded the Padma Shri for “making significant contribution to the formulation and implementation of the Delhi Master Plan and for playing a pioneering role in planning and implementation of projects’’. He was also awarded the Padma Bhushan for his “exceptionally meritorious services to the country’’. He was conferred the degree of Doctorate of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) by Kurukshetra University as well as by Guru Nanak Unviersity, Amritsar. Shri Jagmohan was given a cultural award by the Australian Government. In the mid-sixties, he travelled around the world on a fellowship granted by the Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi. He also attended several United Nations Conferences on ‘Human Settlements’, ‘Habitat’, Tourism, Culture etc. Shri Jagmohan’s published works include over 600 articles in leading newspapers and journals and five books: Rebuilding Shahjahanabad: The Walled City of Delhi; Island of Truth; The Challenge of Our Cities; Soul and Structure of Government of India and My Frozen Turbulence in Kashmir, the last publication has so far seen six editions. It has been translated into many regional languages of India. Shri Jagmohan’s intellectual and literary standing can be seen from the fact that his book My Frozen Turbulence in Kashmir was described by Mr. Michael Foot, who was once the Shadow Prime Minister of Britain, as “a great book indeed and it tells me much more about Kashmir than I ever learnt from any other place’’. On the same work, Dr. Mulk Raj Anand, a noted literary critic, wrote: “It is a brilliant work, written with verve which derives its power from the author’s addiction to truth’’. His Sardar Patel Memorial Lectures, which were subsequently published under the title ‘Challenges of Our Citizens’, became a classic of Indian urban life. 
Prof. V.N. Datta lost his mother, when he was only one year old. His father, a strict disciplinarian, though only 33 years old at that time, did not remarry. The young child was brought up by his eldest sister, Smt. Shanti Devi, w/o Dr. Baldev Singh, Post Graduate in Medicine from U.K., a renowned Neurologist and Professor Emeritus at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. Prof. V.N. Datta grew up at Amritsar Sugar Mill, Chheratta and Ganda Singh Wala, under the care of his sister and brother-in-law. Prof. V.N. Datta is married to Kamla, also from an illustrious Mohyal family. She is the daughter of Mehta Diwan Chand Mohan, then Senior Superintendent of Police, Karnal, and granddaughter of Rai Sahib Mehta Arjun Dass Mohan, also a Senior Police Officer, who had been the President of All India Mohyal Conference, held at Pind Dadan Khan in 1908. They have three daughters, all brilliiant and highly educated. Prof. V.N. Datta is Emeritus Professor at the Kurukshetra University. After his early education at the Government College, Lahore, and Lucknow University, he went to Cambridge, where he trained in historical studies, under the guidance of Sir Herbert Butterfield. Later, he taught History in the Delhi University and was, for some time, Editor, Indian Gazetteers, Government of India. He joined Kurukshetra University as Head of the History Department. He was later appointed Professor Emeritus of the University in 1986. He had been a Visiting Professor at the Moscow, Leningrad, Lumumba and Aden Universities. He was a Senior Fellow, National Institute of Punjab Studies, New Delhi, General President, Indian History Congress, Visiting Fellow, Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla, Resident Fellow, Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge University and Chairman, Board of Editors, National Archives of India, New Delhi. Author of a dozen of books, including Amritsar Past and Present (1967); Jallianwala Bagh (1969) (translated in Hindi and Punjabi and filmed by BBC); New Light on the Punjab Disturbance in two volumes; Sati: Widow Burning in India (published in India, England and USA); A Nationalist Muslim and India Politics (being the Correspondence Dr. Syed Mahmud) and the biography of Maulana Azad; articles contributed in Oxford University Publications. At present working on the Partition of India, and Historical Method. Prof. Dutta has recently released a book ‘Historical Diversities: Society, Politics and Culture, a collection of essays edited by K.L. Tuteja and Sunita Pathania. Many eminent historians have contributed essays for the book including Bipin Chandra, K.M. Shri Mali, Indu Banga, J.S. Grewal, Aniruddha Ray, Barun De, Irfan Habib, K.N. Panikkar, among others. The book consists of 19 essays spread over modern, medieval and ancient India and gives rather concise and indepth, introspective inspection on major historical eras. The essays have been written for Prof. V.N. Dutta who has touched lives of most of the historian contributors in some way or the other. He had delivered the Athar Memorial Lecture at Aligarh Muslim University in 2001 and the Nehru Lecture at Nehru House Mumbai, in 2002. 
While at Haridwar, I also committed to donate Rs.1,50,000 for room. The D.D. for the amount of Rs.1,00,000/- towards this fund is accompanying this letter. The remaining amount of Rs.50,000/- will be paid by me after 6 months in the same manner. I am a 76-year old bachelor and have no place of residence of my own in India and I therefore will consider the Ashram at Haridwar as my only home in India where I will pay visits periodically and keep an giving donations in the future subject to circumstances permitting me to do so. The other donations which I gave in the past are as follows:- 1. USD 1000/- Earthquake Relief Fund for Gujarat. 2. USD 1000/- Earthquake Relief Fund for Pakistan. This donation was done in memory of my roots in Haripur and Kashmir (Pakistan-held area) from where was my mother. 3. USD 3500/- Relief Fund for War Victims of the Russia–Georgia War over Abkasia and South Osettia on 8.8.2008 Georgia suffered heavy losses of men and materials. My total commitment for this fund is USD 10000/-. The remaining USD 6500/- will be paid by me on easy instalments in the future. I consider the above donations as my best achievement of my life. The other actions were part of my duties such as:- 1. Escorting of Prime Minister Mr. Nehru to London to attend the Commonwealth Prime Ministers Conferences in 1956 and 1957 and thereafter on his State Visit to 15 European, African and Middle East countries. This was when I was working in the Indian Air force Police from 1949 to 1958. 2. My working with Care India from 1961 to 1978 in India and again from 1985 to 1996 in Care Overseas assignments (6 years in Somalia, 2 years in Kenya, one year in Russia and final 2 years in Georgia). In year 1985 I received job-related letter from President. Reagan of USA appreciating my work in Somalia to fight hunger there. I am expected to get my full citizenship of Georgia soon. Then I will have dual citizenship for the Republics of India and Georgia. I will try to give equal assistance in humantarian work in India and Georgia. Thanks and best regards. Your Sincerely Gurcharan Lal Dutt 
