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MOHYAL ASHRAM VRINDAVAN A BENIGN BLESSING —narendra d datta Our Apex Body, the GMS, is the repository of the Mohyali spirit and ethos, the conscious reservoir of the fraternity in all its manifestations. Our good and noble deeds are our real and precious investments and the main factor propelling us to embark on new ventures. The announcement by our President to build a Mohyal Ashram at the holy city of Vrindavan has been unanimously acclaimed by the fraternity, as the crowning glory of our dynamic and visionary leader, Mohyal Ratna Rzd. Baldev Datt Bali. By this one act, a formidable challenge has been thrown before the community, to come forward and shoulder responsibility in a more active and meaningful manner. There is no lack of ingenuity and innovative skill amongst our people, especially our upcoming generation, our future leaders, and no dearth of donors for good causes, as evident at the Mohyal Ashram Haridwar, Mohyal Sewa Sadan and the spate of Langar donors. This spirit of generosity, God willing, will be emulated for the Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan in ample measure. More than 15 donors for rooms have already come forward and a start for Langar Fund donors too has been announced. The good news is that Bhoomi Pujan and Foundation Stone laying ceremony will take place on 14th February, 2009, the auspicious time: 11.00 A.M -12.00 Noon. GMS President Rzd. B. D. Bali, the architect of this mega project will ceremoniously lay the foundation stone amidst recitation of Vedic mantras and havan, signalling the construction work in right earnest. The parameters of GMS success in any venture it has embarked upon is the bland fact of the faith and trust the fraternity reposes in its transparency and impeccable integrity, an enviable, unmatchable record, be it MERIT or the future upcoming old-age home at Dehradun et al! A new chapter, in letters of gold, is being scripted in our pristine history. In this decade, GMS achievements have soared sky high. This is a profound moment, an historic moment, and we thank the Lord God for bestowing upon us the wisdom and grace to build a magnificent Ashram at Vrindavan, the abode of Lord Krishna. We seek the blessings of our founding fathers and express our gratitude to them for their vision and farsightedness. We of the present generation have been ordained by the mystic hand of destiny to build bridges of deep understanding, love, compassion and empathy. We have a long, long way to go in pursuit of our objective to usher in a society, where all are equal partners endeavouring for our welfare, well being and happiness. The sanctity and importance of Vrindavan has been highlighted hereinunder: Vrindavan, or Braj, in Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, is a town on the site of an ancient forest which is believed to have been the region where the famous cowherd boy, Krishna, from Hindu scriptures, spent his childhood days. It lies in the Braj region.
While, in the past, Vrindavan was considered the most beautiful of forests in the whole of India (Kalidas), in the last 250 years it has been subjected to urbanization first by local Rajas and, in recent decades, by more and more apartment developers. At present, the number of trees in the area are meagre and the local wildlife, including peacocks, monkeys and a variety of bird species have mostly been eliminated or are in severe danger of elimination. A few peacocks and monkey are, however, freely found. Etymology: The ancient name of the city, ‘Brindaban’ is after its ancient groves of ‘Brinda’ Ocimum tenuiflorum or Tulsi with ban meaning a grove or a forest.. Two small groves still exist, Nidhivan and Seva Kunj History: Vrindavan has always remained a part of the Hindu folklore, and an important Hindu pigrimage centre. One of its oldest surviving temples is the Govinda Deo temple built in1590. The modern town is said to have been founded earlier, in the same century. Religious Heritage: Vrindavan is a holy place by all traditions of Hinduism. The major tradition followed in this place is Vaisnavism. It is a centre of learning with many Ashrams functioning from Vrindavan. It is a centre of Krishna worship and the area, including places like Govardhana and Gokula, is associated with Krishna from times immemorial. Many millions of bhaktas or devotees of Radha Krishna visit these places of pilgrimage every year and participate in a number of festivals that relate to the scenes from Krishna’s life on Earth. KRISHNA’S BIRTH PLACE: According to tradition and recorded evidence, Krishna was raised in the cowherding village of Gokul by his foster parents Nanda Maharaj and Yasoda. The Bhagavata Purana describes Krishna’s early childhood pastimes in Vrindavan forest wherein he, his brother Balaram, and his cowherd friends stole butter, engaged in childhood pranks and fought with demons. Along with these activities, Krishna is also described as meeting and dancing with the local girls of Vrindavan village (and especially Radharani) who were known as gopis. These pastimes were the source of inspiration for the famous Sanskrit poem, Gita Govinda, by the Odissi poet, Jayadeva (c. 1200 AD). Temples: The most popular temples include: • The Madan Mohan Temple located near the Kali Ghat built by Kapur Ram Das of Multan. This is the oldest existing temple in Vrindavan today. The temple is closely associated with the saint Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. The original image of Lord Madan Gopal was shifted from the shrine to Karauli in Rajasthan for safe keeping during Aurangzeb’s rule. Today, a replica of the image is worshiped at the temple. Other sacred sites: Kusuma Sarovar bathing ghat, in the Vrindavan area were Akbar and Tansen visited Swami Haridas. Other places of interest include Seva Kunj, Kesi Ghat, Sriji Temple, Jugal Kishore Temple, Lal Babu Temple, Raj Ghat, Kusuma Sarovar, Meera-Bai Temple, Imli Tal, Kaliya Ghat, Raman Reti, Varaha Ghat and Chira Ghat, and across the river, a short boat-ride away, is the samadhi shrine of Devraha Baba, a revered saint of the last century. The Seva Kunj is where Lord Krishna once performed the Raaslila with Radha-Rani and asted. The samadhi of Swami Haridas, the guru of Tansen, is situated here. Every year, in his honour, Swami Haridas Sammelan is organized, in which all renowned musicians of India take part. Another famous temple of Sri Vrindavan is Sri Kathia Baba Ka Sthan at Gurukul Road the mahant of which is known as “Brajobidehi Mahanta” and the Acharya of Swabhuram Dwara of Nimbarka sect, Sri Swami Rash Behari Das Kathia Babaji Maharaj. Geography Vrindavan is located at 27¡352 N 77¡422 E / 27.58, 77.7. It has an average elevation of 170 metres (557 feet). Demographics Vrindavan is also known as the City of Widows [due to the large number of widows who move into the town and surrounding area after losing their husbands]. According to some Hindu traditions, upper-caste widows may not remarry; so, many of those abandoned by their families on the death of their husband make their way here. There are an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 widows living on the streets, many of whom have spent over 30 years there. In exchange for singing bhajans for 7-8 hours in bhajanashrams, women are given a cup of rice and a pittance of money (around Rs.10), which they try to supplement by begging on the streets. An organization called Guild of Service was formed to assist these deprived women and children In 2000,0 the organization opened Amar Bari (My Home), a refuge for 120 Vrindavan widows, and a second shelter for 500 widows is expected to open. DONATION FOR ROOM IN VRINDAVAN ASHRAM My dear brother Bali Sahib, Jai Mohyal, It is really heartening to learn that GMS have laid out a five year plan for more institutions to be developed at Vrindavan, Dehradun and Meerut. The Mohyal community in general shall feel gratified with satisfaction with such magnificient places to look at with pride. I beg your permission to subscribe for a room (Rs. 2.5 lakh) in Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, in the name of my Bebe Ji cscsth Bhagwanti Chhibber, daughter of Mehta Gian Chand Vaid of Chakki. I am sending Rs.25000/- as the first instalment. Lt. Col. (Retd.) Balraj Chhibber TO BE RESPECTED GIVE RESPECT Sometimes in life just a word, a sentence spoken at the wrong time, a response or lack of it can sound the death knell of a respect that has taken a lifetime to build. One unfeeling onword can bring the high esteem crashing down like a pack of cards. Suddenly you find yourself distillusioned and empty-handed, surprised at the face you saw, the entity that lurked behind the identity you thought you knew so well. Is this the friend you trusted with your deepest secrets and shared your most spontaneous laughs with? Is this the lover you gave your all to? Is this the colleague you mentored over the years and is this what he actually thinks of you? Is this the way your boss maps your career path, so at variance with your self-perception? In an unguarded moment of passion we may reveal our innermost, darkest selves to a loved one and sometimes there’s no taking back those words or actions. One wrong judgement could well result in loss of respect for the judiciary: one unfeeling law could mean losing respect for the government: one crude cop could result in loss of esteem for the entire department. It is true that we all have social face that we present to rest of the world. It is only under extreme presure that our true character is revealed. Sometimes we say things in self-defense or attack a well-wisher when cornered, with verbal barbs that we may regret later, but there is no taking back words. Each of us knows deep down what or who we really are. That however doesn’t mean that those closest to us are privy to that self or to our deepest thoughts. The problem arises if the inner self is at great variance with our social self. And someone who is suddenly exposed to a side of you they never knew existed, may not be able to get over the shock and so never regain the respect you shared in the relationship. It needn’t necessarily be a dark side to yourself that gets revealed. Sometimes, it could just be what you really think about a wife, friend or colleague, person but have never shared with him or her. When this happens, sometimes you may lose respect for a friends, sometimes for yourself for not being perceptive enough. Is respect then such a fragile thing? Is it so easy to lose the aspect we build most relationships on? It would seem so. It’s certainly not something that can be taken for granted. Respect, unlike regard, is something we need to work at maintaining. Or, it could snap like a thread. When we have a high regard for someone, it is more because of who they are or the group they belong to or tradition they are surrounded by. You have regard for an old man, a teacher, a boss or for a learned person. Respect, on the other hand, is what we develop for a particular trait in those we observe more closely, those closer to us. And since respect is quite often the basis of most relationships, it is important to maintain that aspect. How often we are warned to think before we speak. And yet there are times in all our lives when we have spoken without thinking and lived to regret it! Time was when we used to think that it’s important to weigh our words so as not to hurt another. It’s only lately we realised that the greatest harm we do when we speak without thinking is to ourselves! VETERAN MOHYAL WITH A MISSION OF SELFLESS SERVICE The many splendoured personality, the Mohyal Encyclopaedia, Shri G.L. Datta ‘Josh’, Vice-President GMS, Poet laureate of GMS is grandson of the late Ch. Hari Chand Dutt and Smt. Prem Devi (Lasure Wali) and son of Ch. Manohar Lal Dutt and Smt. Vidya Wati Dutt of Kanjrur Dattan Babe-Ka Mohalla, has opted for a room in Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan in the everlasting memory of his revered parents “Ch. Manohar Lal Dutt & Smt. Vidya Wati Dutt’’ and paid Rs.50,000/-, as first instalment, against the donation of Rs.2.5 lakhs for a room there.
Shri Josh is a liberal donor and had contributed Rs.1.25 lakhs for a room in Mohyal Ashram Haridwar in 1998, also in the memory of his respected parents. He has also paid handsome donations for the construction of Mohyal Bhawan Inderpuri, New Delhi and Mohyal Foundation, New Delhi in 1983 and 1993, respectively. He has opened half a dozen trusts with the parent body since 1989, in the fond memory of his grand parents, parents, self and beloved wife Sheela, daughter Uma former Editor Hindi MM, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, and maternal uncles Rzd. Ram Nath, Rzd. Tara Chand and Rzd. Puran Chand Bali, Mohalla Sathan Lahore worth thousands of rupees. As an active office-bearer of GMS, while attending Mohyal Milan at local sabhas, he also contributes a bit in these get-to-gethers. He also has a trust with Mohyal Educational Society (Regd.), New Delhi and is a Partishth member there. Shri G.L. Datta ‘Josh’ is associated with GMS for the last more than four decades and enjoys the confidence of President Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali with whom he is deeply involved and dedicated to the service of the biradari ever since he took over reins of the century-old GMS. Like son, like father, his elder son, Ch. K.K. Datta, is a Life Member of GMS and has contributed Rs.11000/- to the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar in the fond memory of his respected mother, the late Smt. Sheela Datta (D.O. Death 27.01.2001) and has imbibed Mohyali spirit from his father and is following in his foot- steps. Multi-faceted Josh Sahib is ready for service of the community in all weathers and is a volatile selfless worker. —Narendra Datta Addendum Mohyal Diwas–9 Nov., 2008 Ref.- Mohyal Mitter Dec., 08 issue. Corrigendum • On page-13, column one line 14, in MM Jan. 2009, the name ‘Nisha Dutta’ may be amended to read as ‘Nishta Dutta’. • In MM, Jan. 2009, P-33, regarding the demise of Bhai S.L. Chhibber (Col. 3) in para-6, line 5, please read as ‘Subodh’, instead of ‘Subash’. DONATION FOR ROOM IN SEWA SADAN, HARIDWAR In the fond and everlasting memory of our revered father, Mehta Puran Chand, Sr. Advocate, Supreme Court of India and our mother, Smt. Raj Rani, a donation of Rs.1,50,000/- is made for a room at Mohyal Sewa Sadan, Haridwar.
Mehta Puran Chand was the son of Mehta Bishen Das of Dalwal, near Katasraj, and was born on 21st March 1901. He was married to Smt. Raj Rani, daughter of Mehta Des Raj of Bhera. Smt. Raj Rani was born on the 25th Dec. 1913. Mehtaji practiced law at Lahore High Court and was active in the freedom movement as well as a prominent member of Mohyal Sabha. After partition, the family settled at Delhi and Mehtaji became a very active social worker and prominent Public Speaker, apart from fighting elections to the Delhi Assembly. He wrote extensively in English and Urdu newpapers and was a profound thinker on religious and philosophical matters. He died in Delhi on the 12th Jan. 1968. After the death of Mehtaji, Smt. Raj Rani nurtured the family. During the later period of her life, she lived in Paschim Vihar and was the moral support for the entire family, even though she was incapcitated due to severe arthritis. She was a very religious and social person and highly adored by all members of the family and the community. She died of old age on the 26th March 2008. They had three sons and three daughters. The eldest son, Yoginder Raj Metha, retired as Director of GAIL and is practising as a Consultant. He is married to Smt. Uma d/o Mrs. Sarla Datta and the late Dr. Banke Behari Lal Datta of Shimla and niece of Shr. N.D. Datta, Executive Editor Mohyal Mitter. They have a daughter, Kalindi settled in USA and son, Vikas living in Gurgaon. The second son Shri Narinder Mehta is settled in Boston, USA and is married to Dr. Sampath; his son Ravi Mehta is also settled in USA. The third son Sh. Patanjali Mehta is a Senior Executive in M/s Sidhwal and lives in Paschim Vihar. He is married to Saru daughter of the late Sh. O.P. Dutta. He has two sons, Puneet and Sumeet. The eldest daughter Smt. Meena Dutta is married to Shri Sher Jung Dutta and lives in Faridabad. The second daughter, Smt. Neelam Bali is married to Shri Surinder Bali of Vasant Vihar, New Delhi. The youngest daughter Dr. Shalina Mehta is Professor at Punjab University, Chandigarh. The entire family comprises of staunch Mohyals and have imbibed valuable sanskars. They deeply remember their revered parents and would like to dedicate themselves to the service of the community as desired by their elders. Devoted sons—Yoginder Raj Mehta, Narinder Mehta and Patanjali Mehta, J-24, Reserve Bank Enclave, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi. HE MADE THE COMMUNITY PROUD: CAPT. SACHIN BALI (RETD.) The media has highlighted the heroic role in the Army and commendable achievements, as a student of IIM, of Captain Sachin Bali (Retd.), during his period in the Army as well as a student of Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. Capt. Sachin Bali did schooling in Delhi and B.A. (Hons.) in Economics from Delhi University. After graduation, he was commissioned in the Indian Army. He was posted with 12th Maratha Light Infantry. He alongwith his unit went to Ethiopia (Africa) on UN Peace Keeping Mission with UNO and was at the forefront on one of the world’s hottest battlefields-BADA, where mercury level reaches 55 degrees.
On return, he was promoted as Captain and posted at Siachin Glacier, at the Line of Control, which is one of the coldest battlefields in the world, as Company Commander. There, in Operation Parakrama, he was affected by frostbite due to prolonged exposure to sub-zero temperatures. As a result, he was declared a battle casualty and he opted to be boarded out. After coming out of the Army, he appeared in CAT for admission to IIM. He was declared successful and was admitted in the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. On completing MBA, he was offered a job at Mumbai as Associate Vice-President in HSBC. Recently, he has joined another MNC in the NCR. The Ministry of Defence has recently granted him War Injury Pension (instead of Battle Casaulty Pension) which is the last pay drawn, with retrospective effect, for life. On his 31st birthday on the 7th Jan., 2009 his happy father, Shri V.N. Bali, r/o 79 Ram Vihar, Delhi-110092 Tel.: 9910069699, 42518379, has donated Rs.1100/- to GMS Education Fund. DR. RATTAN K. DATTA HONOURED On the 20th Anniversary of the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF) Govt. of India, Dr. Rattan K. Datta CEO/Director MERIT was felicitated by the Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India on the 9th Dec., 2008 for his outstanding contributions in research in Meteorology and in the creation and development of NCMRWF. GREETINGS– GMS wishes for His grace & bounty in abundance, good health & long life for all fraternity members whose birthdays are in the months of January & February 2009. –D.V. Mohan Secretary General. • SUKANYA DUTT: The 10th birthday of Ms. Sukanya Dutt d/o Shri Sandeep Dutta & Mrs. Jyoti Dutta and grand daughter of the late Sh. Jagat Kumar Dutta, former Patron and President MS Janakpuri, New Delhi, is on the 6th Feb. 2009.
• HIMANSHU VAID: The 17th birthday of Himanshu Vaid, s/o Smt. Neelam Vaid & Shri Kewal Vaid was celebrated on 22.12.2008, at Yamuna Nagar by happy maternal grand parents, Smt. Bimla Mehta (Nani Ji) & Shri Harbans Lal Mehta (Nana Ji), r/o 88 Geeta Colony Kansapur Road Yamuna Nagar.
The function was attended by relatives and friends. Parents, Shri Kewal Vaid & Smt. Neelam Vaid, served refreshments, followed by lunch. Mausis Smt. Poonam Chhibber and Smt. Mamta Vaid and Mausa Sh. Vijay Vaid also attended the function. The happy Nana Ji & Nani Ji donated Rs.150/- to GMS on this occasion. MUNDAN • The Mundan Ceremony of Master Raghav Chhibber s/o Smt. Mamta Chhibber and Shri Rajiv Chhibber and Pota of Smt. Bimla Chhibber and the late Shri Suraj Prakash Chhibber and Dohta of Smt. Nirmal Mehta and Sh. R.C. Mehta of Delhi, was performed on the 7th Dec. 08 at their residence, 921 LIG Flats Vikaspuri, New Delhi.
On this occasion, his grand mother Smt. Bimla Chhibber and sister Ridima Chhibber donated Rs.101/- each to MS Yamunapaar, Delhi and to the GMS. • The Mundan Ceremony of Master Gautam Dutta was performed on the 6th Oct. 08 at Savitri Mata Temple Pushkar, Ajmer (Rajasthan). Gautam is s/o Karuna & Ashish Dutta, Pota of Mrs. Indira & the late Dr. S.M. Dutta (s/o the late Choudhary J.L. Dutt) of Ajmer and Dohta of Chander Bala & Ashwini Bhimwal (s/o Sh. Sri Ram Mehta) of Shivpuri.
On this occasion, Gautam’s grandmother donated Rs.501 to GMS. His Mama Raibhar Mehta (Bhimwal) also donated Rs.500/- to GMS Ashram Fund.–Mrs. Indira Dutta, Tel.: 0145-5148247. NAMKARAN • The Namkaran Sanskar of my grandson, son of my younger son Bhuvnesh Chhibber and Ms. Pooja (Soni) Chhibber was held on 10.1.2009 at C-80, Niti Bagh, New Delhi-49. Havan was performed the name of the child “Anshuman Chhibber’’ was declared according to rituals by the panditji to the gathering of relatives and close friends. Anshuman was given the nick name of “Prince’’. The function was followed by a delicious lunch. Grand-mother, on this happy occasion, Smt. Krishan Lata Chhibber (Secretary Istri Wing GMS) offered Rs.501/- to GMS to be added to the “Gujjarmal Chhibber & Smt. Lajwanti Devi Chhibber of Tanda Distt. Hoshiarpur, Punjab Education Trust”. Total Surrender, the Elixir of Life Do your best and leave the rest to His will. This total surrender helps one stay grounded, no matter how high one may soar in the pursuit of success. Spirituality has nothing to do with success, name or fame. It goes far beyond that. It is an inner consciousness, an inner strength. Who are we to challenge the will of God? Whatever is beyond our control is His will. We have nor right to question. This helps one to face insurmountable tragedies with inner strength. Happiness and sadness, success and failure are different aspects of life. They are transient, ever-changing. What remains constant is inner spiritual strength. It helps one remain firm, even when one is buffeted by the tempest of life. In the course of living life truthfully, one can be overwhelmed by the compelling, dazzling aura that surrounds entrepreneurial success. Then one wonders about the values of life. You have made all the preparations for this world. What have you done for the next? One can have a torch that gives perfect light, but the light can fail. The battery may run out, or there may be some mechanical failure. So, one should always be ready for such an eventuality. The only certainty in life is death! Don’t wait, start now. More than payment for the good done, it’s prayers that matter most, because prayers cannot be bought. It buffers you against life’s unfortunate and unforeseen circumstances. Above all, it gives you spiritual strength and resilience to face life. Happiness is not the destination. In fact, the journey itself can bring fulfilment and happiness, but not without the spiritual aspect. Mind, body and soul are interlinked and inseparable. You have a right to perform your prescribed duty, but you are not entitled to the fruits of action. Never consider yourself the cause of the results of your activities, and never be attached to not doing your duty. Perform your duty equipoised... abandoning all attachment to success or failure. Such equanimity is called yoga. Success and Failure There is success and there is failure. There is richness and there is poverty. One day you are full of life and another day slips out of your hands. There is respect and there is insult. Life consists of polar opposites..... You will find balance in the statue of the Buddha. His eyes are half-closed and half-open. Half-closed eyes represent that one is standing just in-between, available to both the worlds– the objective and the subjective–with neither division nor judgment. 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 16-12-08 to 15-01-09) BOYS 473. BALI. 15.05.73, 5’-0", undergraduate, Team Leader in Laboratory in Logistic Department, salary Rs. 10,000/-. Contact: T-60-A/1, South Ext. Part-3, (Param Puri) Uttam Nagar, New Delhi-110059. Mob: 9971335555, 9971997890. 474. BALI. (Manglik). 17.04.79, 5’-6", fair, handsome, MBA in Foreign Trade Management, working as Branch Manager in Dei Geatia Shipping Agencies, at Ludhiana, salary in five figures. Educated match desired. Contact: Shri Ravi Kant Bali, Ph:0183-2535703, Mob:09815268254 (Amritsar). 475.CHHIBBER (Non Manglik). 08.02.84, 5’-9", Matric, own business in Delhi. Contact: Chhibber, Mob: 9868371706, 9958788415. New Delhi-18, Mob-9871819665. 476. CHHIBBER. 20.12.73, 6’-2", smart, Senior Secondary, running a Call Centre, income above 20,000/- p.m. Tall educated girl desired. Early marriage Contact: Shri I.J. Chhibber, RZ-141, Gali No-11, East Sagarpur, New Delhi-46, Ph:011-25390309, 25398660, Mob.9868289566 477. CHHIBBER. 29.09.1980, 5’-9", well-built, Hotel Management Graduate from TVU London, permanent resident of U.K, working in a Five-star Hotel in London. Manglik girl, professionally qualified and willing to live and work in U.K., desired. Contact Shri R.K. Chhibber, 37A/AGI, Vikaspuri, New Delhi-110018, Mob: 9871819665. 478. CHHIBBER. (Divorcee). 54 years, 5’-9", Central Govt. Officer, salary Rs.50,000/-p.m. Beautiful issueless widow, based in Delhi, desired. Contact: Mob: 09355721402. 479. CHHIBBER. (Non Manglik). 22.10.79, 5’-7", fair, undergraduate, well-established business, income 25 lakhs p.a., own house in Delhi. Contact: Dr. S.M. Chhibber Ph-011-28566779. 480. DATTA.31.10.77, 5’-9", working in MNC at Calcutta, salary 13 lakhs p.a. Working girl preferred. Contact: Shri Inder Dutta, Gurgaon. Mob: 9212806383 at Dehradun Contact:-Mob-09997430508. 481. LAU. (Manglik). 11.10.83, 5’5", MBA, Consultant in I.T. Software Company. Contact: Ph: 05947-276607, Mob: 09761212062. 482. 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. 483. VAID. (Manglik). 21.05.79, 5’-10", M.Sc, B.Ed., Territory Manager in a pharmaceutical company at Dehradun. Contact: Mob:09997430508. 484. VAID. (Non-Manglik). 25.01.81, 5’-8", BHM, pursuing MBA, working in a five-star Luxury Hotel in Delhi as Assistant Manager, smart, handsome, teetotaler, non-vegetarian, belongs to a Gurgaon-based affluent well-settled family. Slim, beautiful, cultured girl (working/non-working) from a respectable family desired. Contact: Mob: 9871067676,9871564646. GIRLS 485. BALI. (Non Manglik). 07.08.81, 5’-4", 10+2, NTT, fair. Contact: Shri Ramesh Kumar Bali. Ph: 0183-2502011, Mob: 9815265729 (Amritsar). 486. BALI. 02.02.87, 5’-7", B.A, fair, homely, well-versed in house-hold affairs. Teetotaler match from NCR desired. Contact: Shri O.P. Bali, Ph: 011-25281076, Mob: 9971030897. Shri Vinod Bali, Mob: 9810166329, 9350279798. 487. BALI. (Issueless Divorcee). 26 years, 5’-3", fair, slim, 10+2, NTT, Beautician Course, only daughter. Issueless match, not more than 30 years old, belonging to Ambala, Yamuna Nagar or Punjab, desired. No dowry. Contact: Mob: 09355721402. 488. BHIMWAL. 29.10.79, 5’-3", 10+2, 3-year Diploma in Digital Electronic Engineering from Poly College (Delhi), one-year MBA Diploma, 3-month Software Course, pursuing MBA in Pune, working, salary 6 lacs p.a., wheatish.B.Tech/MBA/C.A etc. match desired. Contact: Bk. Om Dutt Bhimwal, H.No 48, Pkt. 3, Paschim Puri, New Delhi-63. Ph.: 25213317, 09971806383, 09810255503. 489. CHHIBBER. 20.01.80, 5’-4", graduate, NTT, working in CBSE School. Contact: 01732-255290. 490. DUTTA. (Non Manglik). 02.07.81, 5’-0’’, working as Graphic Designer in a reputed Publishing House in Delhi. Suitable match, preferably from Delhi/NCR, desired, Contact:- Shri Rakesh Dutt Mob: 9990392860, 9312724471. 491. DUTTA. (Manglik). 27.01.81, 5’-1", M.Com, PGDCA, slim, beautiful, wheatish. Contact: Ph: 01875-220970, Mob: 09888083295. 492. DUTTA. 06.04.84, 4’-11", 12th, NTT, Beautician, teacher in a private school, fair, slim. Contact: 01735-276470, Mob: 09416217532, 09315598989. 493. DUTTA. 24.07.88, 5’-5", appearing in BA (Final), slim, fair, beautiful. Contact:Mob: 09419254442 9210329237, 9268168408. 494. DUTTA. (Manglik). 11.10.81, 5’-2", 10th pass, homely. Contact: Mob: 9210329237, 9268168408. 495. MOHAN. 10.06.86, 5’-5", appearing in BA (Final), slim, fair, beautiful. Contact: Mob: 09915868936. 496. MOHAN. 20.03.79, 5’-0’’, M.Com, fair, beautiful, slim. Contact: Mob: 09988560803. 497. MOHAN. (Anshik Manglik). 21.08.80, 4’-11", Postgraduate (DU), doing B.Ed, Translators’ Course from Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan, fair, beautiful, slim. Manglik match from educated family desired. Contact: Mob: 9871456906. 498. VAID. 30.01.78, 5’-5½”, fair, slim smart, B.A, NTT, Basic Computer Course, teacher in public school at Jalandhar. Vegetarian match either in Govt./Public Sector Service or Businessman, from Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana or J&K, desired. Contact: Shri Ashok Vaid, 14-D-Dilbagh Nagar Jalandhar City. Ph: 0181-2258959, 2258759, Mob-09417962101. 499. VAID. 28 years, 5’-5½”, M.B.B.S., pursuing MD/PG (Obst. & Gynae) in a state-recognised institution. Worked as Medical Officer on regular basis in a Government Hospital. Contact: 098160-69444. 500. SHARMA (Mother-nee-Bali). 28.08.78, 5’1", fair, beautiful, B.A with Fine Arts, Computer Course, working as Drawing Teacher in a recognized school at Chandigarh. Teetotaler match, from Ambala, Yamuna Nagar, Chandigarh, Karnal or Kurukshetra preferred. Contact: Mob: 09813380089, 09878132654. MATCH-MAKING GET-TOGETHER The matrimonial get–together is now being held quarterly, i.e., once in three months. The last get-together was held on the 28th September 2008 at the Mohyal Bhawan, EG-29-30-30A, Inderpuri, New Delhi-12. Mrs. Amba Bali, Convener IN BLISSFUL BONDAGE • VIKAS WEDS SHIKHA: A large gathering of Mohyals from both Datta and Chhibber families had a great get-together when the auspicious marriage of Vikas with Shikha was solemnised on 21st Nov., 2008 at Gymkhana Club, Gurgaon.
Vikas (Vicky) is son of Smt. Neelam and Shri Kanwal Nain Datta (13/10A, Tilak Nagar, New Delhi) Pota of the late Smt. Krishna Kumari and Capt. Som Nath Datta and Dhota of the late Smt. Ram Murti and the late Rzd. Jagdish Chander Bali. Shikha (Teena) is d/o Smt. Shashi and Shri Vijay Mehta (Chhibber) of Vikaspuri, New Delhi-18 and grand daughter of Smt. Shakuntala & Shri Mulkraj Mehta of Karnal. It was a delightful occasion, for the happy gathering comprising near and dear ones during the celebrations at the Sprawling Club Campus. Shri K.N. Datta has donated Rs.501/- to GMS on the happy occasion. 18th Wedding Anniversary • The 18th Wedding Anniversary of Pawan Kumar Dutta s/o Shri Suraj Prakash Dutt of Zaffarwal Distt. (Pak.) and Smt. Seema Dutta d/o Shri Tek Chand Chhibber Karnal, was celebrated on 10th Dec., 2008 at A-1/331, Madhu Vihar, Dwarka Sector-63, New Delhi. On this occasion the Dutta family donated Rs.101/- to GMS. 43rd Marriage Anniversary • Shri Madan Mehta (Madan Mehta Group, Hindustan Lever Ltd.), r/o Shamishi, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh and his wife Smt. Pravesh Kumari Mehta, on their 43rd Marriage Anniversary on 21st Jan., 2009, have donated Rs.500/- to GMS.
44th Marriage Anniversary • Shri Sarwan Kumar Datta s/o the late Mehta Bhola Nath Datta, and Smt. Kiran Datta, d/o the late Bk. Dharam Pal Chhibber, celebrated their 44th marriage anniversary on the 5th Jan. 2009 at their residence, B-256, Sadar Bazar, Karnal.
On this occasion, all near and dear ones wished them a happy and long married life. The Datta pariwar donated Rs.101/- each to GMS and to MS Karnal on this happy occasion. Wish them many more such anniversaries in the years to come. Happiness is Sleeping Well Spiritualism or happiness is not a physical object, therefore cannot be described by labels or brands or, at the other extreme, by simplicity. Both are states of being felt by an individual. If wearing Gucci makes someone happy, that may be the person’s way of being happy. Another person might find happiness in meditation or in leading an austere life, that’s his way of achieving the same goal. Spirtualism transcends oneself. It is a state of being where one thinks not about self-happiness but happiness of others, wellness of the environment, harmony of nature and metaphysical things such as the meaning of life, birth, death, etc. Being religious means believing in the existence of God and following a particular faith to supplant this belief. Being rich or materialistic has nothing to do with being religious. Any one form of happiness does not preclude us from being spiritual or religious. It is left to the individual to find happiness. People wear God in amulets and pendants. That doesn’t make them non-spiritual or more spiritual; to each his own. The problem arises when one decides to wear God on, say briefs. Physical displays of disrespect should be avoided as they intrude upon other people’s beliefs and sentiments. In the day-to-day context, it is important to do good deeds like sharing your happiness, loving others just as you would have them love you, making decisions that are holistic rather than selfish. It also means finding a purpose of living that is larger than earning and consuming and making every decision with this in mind. The idea of happiness is being able to sleep well every night knowing that the day was well-lived and experienced to the fullest. GMS LIFE MEMBERS A staunch Mohyal, Rzd. Ravi Datt Bali, of 1126, Vikaskunj, Vikaspuri, New Delhi-110018, has very graciously offered to enrol himself as GMS Life Member. He has been very helpful to Bk. N.D. Datta in distributing copies of Mohyal Mitter. He was born on 12.4.1935 at Lahore Cantt. (West Pak.).
He has had a brilliant career as a Civil Engineer with D.R.D.O., Ministry of Defence, and retired after putting in meritorious service for 30 long years.–thru N.D.Datta. • Mr. Ravi Mehta, son of Mrs. Kanwal Mehta and the late Dr. M.L. Mehta (of U.G.C.), enrolled himself as GMS Life Member promptly on request by Bk. N.D. Datta.
His address: Ravi Mehta, A-3/51, Janakpuri, New Delhi-58, Ph.: 25542088.
GMS MANAGING COMMITTEE MINUTES OF THE MEETING Date: December 7, 2008 M.C Members: Rzd. B.D. Bali, Sh O.P. Mohan, Sh. G.L Datta “Josh”, Sh. B.L Chhibber, IRS (Retd.), Sh. DV Mohan, Sh. J.P. Mehta, Lt. Col BKL Chhibber (Retd.), Sh. Yogesh Mehta, Sh. Ashwani Bakshi, Bk. N.D. Datta, Sh. Ashok Chhibber, Capt. Gulshan Vaid (Retd.), Rzd. J.C. Bali, Maj. Gen. K.K Bakshi (Retd.), Sh. Naresh Datta, Sh. Rit Mohan, Dr. Rattan. K. Datta, Sh. S.N. Datta, Sh. Vinod Dutt, Sh. Vinod Mehta, Sh. Bansi Lal Chhibber, Sh. S.K. Chhibber, Smt. Amba Bali, Smt. Krishan Lata Chhibber, Smt. Sunita Mehta, Smt. Vandana Vaid. Representative Members: Sh. Hari Sharan Datta, Sh. O.P Mohan, Sh. G.L. Mehta, Sh. Vijay Chhibber, Sh. Santosh Vaid. Patrons/Parthisht/GMSLM: Sh. Rajeev Chhibber, Sh. Hari Om Mehta, Sh. SK. Bali, Sh. N.K. Vaid, Sh. J.L. Bali, Sh. Kamal Bali, Sh. Shakti Mehta,. Guests: Smt. Shakuntala Mohan, Smt. Sushila Bali, Sh. Kuldeep Datta, Sh. Manish Chhibber, Sh.Tarun Mohan. Regrets: Sh. Ramesh Datta, Sh. Vinay Datta. Sad News: At the outset, the Secretary General, Shri D.V. Mohan, stated that the GMS and members of the community shared with all are countrymen the horror at the dastardly act of the terrorism at Mumbai on the 26th – 28th November 2008, in which about 200 lives, including those of some of our heroic police officers and NSG Commandos, were lost. The house observed two minutes’ silence in tribute to their memory, as also to the memory of the following members of the Biradari, who had passed away recently: 1. Sh. Jagat Ram Bali s/o late Sh. Nihal Chand Bali of Allahabad, expired on the 10th August 2008. Confirmation of Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on the 14th September 2008, were read out by the Secretary General and confirmed. Presentation of Accounts: Shri S.K. Chhibber, Secretary Finance, presented the accounts for the months of August, September and October, 2008, which were passed by the house. Members were happy to note the improvement in the finances of MERIT, mainly due to their having become a Testing Centre for TOEFL. Mohyal Ashram at Vrindavan: Rzd. B.D. Bali informed the members that, subject to the approval of the Managing Committee, GMS proposed to purchase land at the Ashram Vihar Complex, Vrindavan, to construct a Mohyal Ashram there. Four contiguous plots, measuring about 2500 sq, yds., costing about Rs. 2.25 crores, have been identified for the purpose. The plots are well-developed, with all infrastructure facilities available, ideally located in the 40 acre Ashram Vihar Complex. Rzd. B.D. Bali added that the Mathura-Vrindavan complex was a major pilgrimage centre for Hindus and he was sure that the proposed Mohyal Ashram at Vrindavan will be immensely popular with the members of the community. He stated that this will be a New Year gift to the community. A team of office-bearers of the GMS had visited the site and were very impressed with its location and general ambience. The cost of construction of the proposed Ashram is estimated to be about Rs. 2.5 crores. He was confident that the philanthropic members of the community will come forward and make liberal donations for the construction. He stated that donation for a room in the Ashram would be Rs. 2.5 lakhs and added that the GMS has already received 15 donations/promises of donations. The first donor was Mehta O.P. Mohan, Senior Vice President, GMS, followed by Shri B.L. Chhibber, IRS (Retd.), Vice President, Shri Vinod Dutt, GMS MC Member and President MS Khanna and Shri S.N. Dutta, GMS MC Member. Rzd. B.D. Bali also informed that he had shown the land to the Architect proposed to be engaged for the project (who, incidentally, is a Mohyal and a leading Architect of Delhi), and the latter has promised to give a beautiful design for the Ashram, keeping in view the ambience of the complex. He expected the construction to commence and be completed within the next year or so. Dr. Rattan Datta, while welcoming the proposal, suggested that the construction of the Mohyal Ashram at Vrindavan should be eco-friendly and be as green as possible. Rzd. B.D. Bali promised that the Vrindavan Ashram will be a unique one. He hastened to add that the Haridwar Ashram also is excellent, but had the constraint of being distant. The Vrindavan Ashram, on the contrary, will be nearer Delhi and Agra, and will be ideal for a week-end pilgrimage-cum-pleasure trip. He stated that the same norms as at Haridwar would be followed at Vrindavan, including room donors and the Langar Fund, which has been very popular at Haridwar, with not only Mohyals, but non-Mohyals also. Shri Ashok Chhibber, while expressing happiness at the proposed Ashram at Vrindavan, informed that the Bhai Mati Dass Co-operative Thrift & Crdit Society (of which he is the President) was also acquiring a few flats at Vrindavan, for the benefit of its members and other Mohyals, especially the youth, who could be accommodated there, while on a pilgrimage/sightseeing trip to Mathura-Vrindavan-Agra. He also lauded the progress the community has achieved under the stewardship of Rzd. B.D. Bali. On a request from Rzd. B.D. Bali, Shri Ashok Chhibber agreed that the Bhai Mati Dass society would consider making a donation of Rs. 2.5 lacs for a room in the proposed Mohyal Ashram at Vrindavan. Shri Banshi Lal Chhibber stated that the proposed Mohyal Ashram at Vrindavan was a landmark achievement of the GMS. Later, the house, while whole-heartedly welcoming the proposal and congratulating Rzd. B.D. Bali, gave its unanimous approval to the proposed purchase of land at Vrindavan. The house also authorized Shri O.P. Mohan, Senior Vice President, and Shri D.V. Mohan, Secretary General, to sign all the necessary documents in regard to the purchase of the land at Vrindavan and unanimously adopted the following Resolution: RESOLUTION: In the meeting of the Managing Committee of the General Mohyal Sabha (Regd.), held on the 7th December 2008, it was unanimously resolved as under: “That the proposal to purchase four plots of land, numbered 23, 24, 25 and 26, at Ashram Vihar, Vrindavan, from M/s. Nandankanan Developers Private Limited, 17, Chaitanya Vihar, Phase-I, Vrindavan-281121, for constructing a Mohyal Ashram at Vrindavan be, and is hereby, approved; and “That Shri O.P. Mohan, and Shri D.V. Mohan, Senior Vice President, and Secretary General, respectively, of the General Mohyal Sabha (Regd.), be, and are hereby, authorized to sign and execute, jointly or severally, all the relevant documents, including the Sale Deed, and its registration with the Registrar concerned, and/or any other agreements, deeds, affidavits etc., required to be executed in connection with the purchase of the aforesaid plots, and mutation thereof, in the name of the General Mohyal Sabha (Regd.).” Mohyal Melas: The house was informed that the following Mohyal Sabhas had organized their annual Melas/Mohyal Diwas: A Shagun of Rs. 5100/- each to these sabhas was approved. Representative Member from MS Ambala City: The Secretary General informed that MS Ambala City has nominated Shri Navdeep Datta as their Representative Member in the GMS Managing Committee. After satisfying itself about his credentials, including the work he has done for Mohyals, the house approved his nomination. Major Events organized by GMS: The Secretary General gave a report on the two recent events organized by the GMS, viz., the Prathibhashalee Vidyarthi Samman Awards function, on the 12th October 2008, and the 4th Mohyal Diwas, on the 9th November 2008. Both the functions were well-attended and hugely successful. The arrangements made for the two functions were appreciated and the President GMS and his team of office bearers were congratulated by the house. He, however, desired that the Mohyal youth should come forward and take part in such activities in much larger numbers. Mohyal Youth Camp: Shri Yogesh Mehta informed that the date and venue for the proposed Mohyal Youth Camp were yet to be decided. They Made the Community Proud: (1) Shri Jyoti Krishan Dutt, Director General, NSG, led the successful operations against terrorists in Mumbai in November 2008. It was decided that Shri J.K. Dutt may be contacted for getting his life sketch and photograph, which could be published in the next issue of Mohyal Mitter. It was also decided to honour him suitably, at one of the future functions of the GMS. Langar Fund Donations: 1. Smt. Reeta Bali of Allahabad donated, in memory of Shri Jagat Ram Bali.Date of Langar: 10th August. Progressive Total of Langar Fund Donations: Reported in September 2008: 855 Other Major Donations: 1. Shri Gulcharan Lal Dutt of Georgia made a part payment of Rs. One lac for a room at Mohyal Sewa Sadan at Haridwar. On-the-spot-Collections: (i) Donations for room in the proposed Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan Rs. 2,25,000.00. New Trusts Opened: 1. Smt. Savitri Datta of Sarvodaya Enclave, New Delhi, has opened a New Education Fund Trust, viz., “Shri B.D. Datta & Smt. Savitri Datta Trust” for Rs. 40,000/-. GMSLM: The following were admitted as Life Members of the GMS: 1. Sh. Vineet Vaid, New Delhi. 3Rd Grand Matrimonial Mela: Smt. Krishan Lata Chhibber explained the arrangements being made for the Matrimonial Mela being organized on the 14th December 2008. She informed that the bio-data of about 400 boys and girls had so far been received and she expected that another 100 may be received during the Mela. She detailed the procedure to be followed by the parents/guardians at the Mela, for obtaining the lists of boys and girls, for interaction between the boys’ and the girls’ parents/guardians, for getting the horoscopes compared by the Pandits and/or through computer etc. She also revealed that arrangements were also being made to highlight the achievements of the GMS through slide projection, on a screen in front of MERIT office. She stated that, as per the information received by her, about 75 alliances had matured as a result of the second Matrimonial Mela organized in December 2007. There may be many more unreported cases. She exhorted the parents/guardians to participate in the Mela in large numbers and take full advantage of the facilities being provided. Smt. Amba Bali stated that those who may not be able to attend the Mela, may, in any case, send the bio-data of their children to GMS, for incorporation in the lists being prepared. Birthdays/Wedding Anniversaries: The following were greeted on their birthdays/wedding anniversaries falling in the months of October, November & December 2008: BIRTHDAYS: 1. Sh. Ashok Chhibber, New Delhi-30 1st October. WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES: 1. Smt. & Shri Rit Mohan, Faridabad 17th October. Jayamalas were exchanged by Mehta O.P. Mohan, Senior Vice President, GMS, and Smt. Shakuntala Mohan, who celebrated their marriage anniversary on the 6th December 2008. Flowers were showered on the couple by the members, who also greeted them and wished them a long happy wedded life. Shri D.V. Mohan announced that the day’s lunch was being hosted by Mehta & Smt. O.P. Mohan, in celebration of their wedding anniversary. The meeting concluded, after the recitation of the Gayatri Mantra and Shanti Path, led by Smt. Krishan Lata Chhibber, with a vote of thanks to the Chair.
COMMUNITY NEWS CAPSULE ALLAHABAD • Date: 7th Dec. 2008 The proceedings of the last meeting were read out and confirmed. Sad News: Missing the smiling presence of Mr. Jagat Ram Bali, who left this mortal world on 10th Aug., 2008, members with sad hearts expressed their feelings about the staunch Mohyali spirit, dedication and work done by the 83 yrs. old stalwart throughout his life. Mr. J.R. Bali was Secretary, MS Allahabad, in the early fiftees and sixtees, when it first came into existence in this holy city, after partition. Lt. Col. C.S. Mehta remembered his childhood days, when he, alongwith his father & President MS Allahabad, used to come to the Mohyal gatherings. Members vowed to follow the path set by the departed soul to help the needy members of the biradari, personally and through the local sabha. Baliji was always ready to help and support the biradari. After spending about twenty years in the Defence Ministry, and the C.D.A. Pune, he had come back to Allahabad on transfer in the early ninetees. Alongwith the late Mr. Vidya Sagar Mehta, he had contacted the members of the community in Allahabad and revived the Mohyal Sabha. He then served as the Vice-President and later President of the sabha. He had quit as President due to his deteriorating health but, despite health problems and old age, he was always the first to come for the meetings and expressed his views on every topic concerning the biradari in general and members in particular. He never forgot to visit Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar every time he went for his religious yearly visit to Swarg Ashram, Rishikesh alongwith his wife Smt. Pushpa Bali. After each such visit, he shared his experiences regarding the facilities available for the visitors there and the hospitality and co-operative attitude of the management. Members also recollected the contribution of Mr. J.R. Bali, after his retirement from Govt. service, as Founder Director of the country’s first Institute to impart Civil Services Coaching in Hindi medium in the year 1982-83. The Hindi medium correspondence courses of Utthan Pratiyogita Academy, Allahabad, not only helped and inspired Hindi medium I.A.S. aspirants but also encouraged a number of other institutes to start similar coaching in the national language in other cities. Col. Mehta stressed the need for the younger generation to be inspired from the late respected Baliji’s versatility and dedication. GMS Membership/MM Subscription: Secretary requested the members present to renew their membership of GMS and subscription of Mohyal Mitter. members paid the requisite amount to him for onward transmission to the GMS. The Secretary was also asked to remit the annual affiliation fee of the sabha to GMS. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the host and the Chair. Arvind Bali, Genl. Secretary AMBALA CANTT • Date: 4th Jan. 2009 All members were greeted on the New year. The minutes of the last meeting were read out by HFO M.L. Dutta, Secretary and were approved by the house. President Sh. M.S. Vaid welcomed the new members S.K. Chhibber, r/o 251 Vijai Nagar and Dr. N.N. Dutta (Prof.), r/o 80A, Ajit Nagar Ambala Cantt. Both of them promised to attend the sabha meetings regularly and were registered. Both the new members paid local sabha subscription of Rs.60/- each as well as Mohyal Mitter subscription for 2009. The house was happy that four ladies whose husbands, could not attend the meeting due to certain commitments, were present. Shri Naresh Vaid informed about his birthday on 2nd Jan. 09 which was celebrated at his residence with family members. He distributed sweets and offered Rs.101/- to the local sabha. All members wished him long life and good health. His daughter, Swati, who was awarded Pratibhashali Award in Oct., 08 by GMS, was congratulated by the President, who presented a gift to her as a token of affection from MS Ambala Cantt. HFO M.L. Dutta apprised the members that Sh. Kuldeep Chhibber, r/o A-8 Dinesh Nagar Ambala Cantt, who had undergone surgery for hernia in the Military Hospital on 12.12.08 has come back home and is recovering. Members prayed for his speedy recovery and that he may join the Mohyal meetings regularly. President and Secretary informed the members about the receipt of New year greetings from GMS and local Mohyal Sabhas. Matter regarding Rishte-Nate for marriageable Mohyal girls/boys was also discussed at length. President stated that he was happy to note the progress in this direction. However, he pointed out that verification of the qualifications and match-making were the responsibility of the concerned parents and not of the sabha. The meeting was adjourned with the permission the Chair and thanks to the host, for his hospitality and nice refreshments. M.S. Vaid, President AMBALA CITY • Date: 4th Jan. 2009 The house observed two minutes silence to pray to Almighty God for the peace of the departed soul of Sh. Ashwani Datta of Canada who had expired at Ambala City. Confirmation of the Proceedings: The proceedings of the last meeting were read out and confirmed. Progress of Construction of Mohyal Bhawan Ambala City: Members were informed about the progress of construction of the Mohyal Bhawan. They were requested to visit the site and give their valuable suggestions for improvement. GMS Membership, Mohyal Mitter Subscription: Bhai S.S. Chhibber Finance Secretary requested the members to pay the annual GMS membership fee and Mohyal Mitter subscription so that the same could be sent to GMS. A number of members paid these. Donation for Mohyal Bhawan: Shri Gulshan Datta Sr. Vice-President urged the members to arrange maximum donation for the construction of Mohyal Bhawan so that it can be completed well in time as promised to Rzd. B.D. Bali President GMS. Matrimonial Mela & Mohyal Diwas: The house praised the GMS for arranging the Grand Matrimonial Mela which was very successful and useful. The house appreciated the efforts of Smt. Krishan Lata Chhibber Secretary Istri Wing GMS, Shri S.K. Chhibber Finance Secy., Smt. Amba Bali Convenor Matrimonial Committee and Shri Ashwani Bali Secretary PR. the house was also full of praise for the GMS, under the able leadership of Rzd. B.D. Bali for organising the wonderful Mohyal Diwas for which every Mohyal felt proud. Marriage Anniversary: Smt. Renu Datta, Zonal Secretary was congratulated on her forthcoming wedding anniversary on 15th Jan., 09. Entertainment: Master Abhey Chhibber entertained the house by his jokes and tit bits. The house thanked the host Sh. G.K. Datta, Smt. Santosh Datta & Miss Reema Datta for the hospitality provided during the meeting and the meeting ended with Shanti Path. J.P. Mehta, President AMRITSAR • Date: 4th Jan. 2009 The minutes of the last meeting were read out and approved. A resolution was adopted that all members will come on time from now onwards and that every month, there will be a Mohyal meeting without fail. Shri Ravi Kant Bali and Shri Ramesh Kumar Bali gave the martimonial details of the children for suitable Mohyal match. They also appreciated the 3rd Matrimonial Mela organised by GMS. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair. Puneet Dutta DEHRADUN • Date: 21st Dec. 2008 Prof. K.L. Dutta (Sr. Member) of the sabha suggested that members not attending the meeting because of differences with senior members/new members should sit with them and sort out their problem. Happy News: Shri M.G. Dutta’s children celebrated their birthdays. Shri Dutta donated Rs.500/- to the sabha. Senior member Dr. J.S. Bali turned 85 and he also made a donation to the sabha. Prayer for speedy recovery: The mother of Shri Pramod Mehta (Secretary Finance) has been admitted in the hopital. All members prayed for her early recovery. Shri B.K. Dutta invited the members at the opening of his school “Sakshi’’, a Play School, at GMS Road Dehradun. Rajesh Mohan GURDASPUR • Date: 30th Nov. 2008 The proceedings of the last meeting were read out by Shri Sudhir Dutta, Vice-President and the same were approved by the House. In the previous meeting, some members had raised the matter of electrical installations in the building attached to the Samadhi of Baba Thakkar Ji Maharaj. The President informed the House that the same had been installed and all work relating to electricity had been completed. Even the ceiling fans donated by a prominent Mohyal of Jalandhar had also been installed in the Bhawan.
The members visited the site and were very happy to see the work. Now the building is complete in all respects except the renovation work of the Samadhi of Baba Ji and construction of Tomb on the Samadhi. These works required lot of money and the sabha did not have sufficient funds at present. The President again appealed to all Mohyal brothers and sisters to contribute the maximum for this noble cause. The House also conveyed its condolence on the sad demise of Shri Prem Parkash Dutta, the younger brother of President Sh. Dharam Paul Dutta. The President told the House about this sad happening which occurred on 4.11.2008. The late Sh. Prem Parkash Dutta was celebrating the marriage of his only son Sh. Pardip Kumar Dutta on 4.11.2008. He took the Barat with great pomp and show to Batala and performed Milni Ceremony and then danced with the Baratis before the D.J. in the Marriage Palace at Batala. While dancing, he felt exhaustion and fainted. He was taken to the nearby Nursing Home where the doctor referred him from to Escort Heart Care Centre, Amritsar. Shri Prem Parkash Dutta was then shifted to that hospital but his life could not be saved. Shri Dharam Paul Dutta had token the bride and bridegroom to Gurdaspur and the body of his brother reached Gurdaspur later. Thus the time of gaiety was converted to that of grief. The atmosphere became very gloomy and sorrowful. The late Sh. Prem Parkash Dutta was very popular in the city. He was the Secretary of the Gurdaspur Officers, Club. All prominent personalities of Gurdaspur participated in his last ceremonies. Most of the establishments remained closed that day. The House also paid homage to the departed soul and prayed to God for the peace of the departed soul and courage to the bereaved family. Dharam Paul Dutta JALANDHAR • Date: 30th Nov. 2008 Condolences: Last month the following members of Mohyal Community of Jalandhar had left for their heavenly abode. Two minutes’ silence was observed in their memory and to convey sympathies to the bereaved families: 1. Bakshi Balram, 178-Basti Danishmandan, Jalandhar. 2. Smt. Ritka Dutta w/o Shri Sanjeev Dutta and daughter-in-law of Sh. Harish Dutta, 395-Model Town, Jalandhar, at a very young age. Shri S.K. Dutt, President informed the members that due to his personal engagements, he could not attend to the work relating to the activities of the sabha. He requested that an alternative arrangement may be made so that the work of the sabha may not suffer. Shri Atam Saroop Dutta, Chief Patron and Member Managing Committee, GMS, suggested the name of Shri Gulshan Kumar Dutta, who was present at the meeting, to act as President of the sabha till the procedure to elect the regular President was completed. Members present, after some discussion, approved his suggestion. Shri Gulshan Kumar Dutta was accordingly requested to act as President for some time to which he agreed. Shri S.K. Dutt further informed that the GMS is organizing a Grand Match-making Get-together (Mela), on the 14th Dec. 2008 and requested Sh. Gulshan Kr. Dutta to attend the same for the benefit of the Mohyals of Jalandhar. The latter assured that he will attend the same along with some members. The meeting concluded after the recitation of Shanti Path. D.K. Mohan, Genl. Secretary JODHPUR • Date: 14th Dec. 2008 The proceedings of the last meeting in Nov. 08 were confirmed. The Cashier gave the statement of accounts. President Maj. J.K. Chhibber (Retd.) stressed the need for youngsters for taking more interest in the community affairs and asked those present to take active part and enrol themselves as permanent members of the GMS. He further suggested that various functions arranged by GMS or other sabhas should be attended by them when invited. IInd Class Sleeper fare will be provided by the sabha to all such participants. Sh. K.L. Bakshi suggested that the participants should be named by the sabha and all should abide by the decision so taken. After a brief discussion, it was decided that the matter should be discussed afresh and fully debated in the next meeting in Jan., 2009 and the decision should he implemented from 2009 onwards. Mohyal Mitter Subscription: The Secretary informed that a sum of Rs.600/- has been collected and this amount was being sent to GMS. He was asked to include Rs.200/- Affiliation Fee also. Kitty draw was taken and a sum of Rs.2200/- each was presented to lucky winners, Smt. Santosh Bali, Shri Verindra Singh and Smt. Sweety Bali. A game of Tambola was also played. The meeting ended with Shanti Path and loud shouts of Jai Mohyal. Everyone thanked Smt. Neena Chhibber for the nice treat laid by her. Maj. J.K. Chhibber (Retd.) J&K • Date: 7th Dec. 2008 Two minutes’ silence was observed for the departed souls of the late Sh. G.K. Bali, r/o TCP Kharian, Miran Sahib, the late Mrs. Dutta, r/o Vijaypur and the late Sh. Hari Chand Dutta, r/o Kapurthala (Punjab), brother-in-law of Shri N.L. Bakshi, President of the sabha. Dr. S.P. Vaid, Vice-President, gave an account of the Mohyal Diwas function organised in Delhi by GMS, which was attended by him and five other members. House also discussed about the family get-together to be held on 4.01.2009. Shri D.N. Chhibber presented the Income & Expenditure Statement for the month of Nov. 2008, which was passed by the House. Secretary requested the members to pay the Mohyal Mitter subscription and GMS Membership fee for 2009. Shri Pardeep Bali s/o the late Sh. Bodh Raj Bali (Ex-Minister) sought support of the biradari in the Assembly Elections in which he is contesting as a National Conference candidate from Jammu East. Shri Ravi Bali Peoples Democratic Party candidate from Jammu West also sought the biradari support. Both of them were introduced to the members. House welcomed Dr. S.K. Bali, Senior Physician in Govt. Medical College, Jammu, who has become a Life Member of the sabha. The meeting ended with thanks to the Chair and to the members. • Date: 4th Jan. 2009 House confirmed the minutes of the last meeting. Two minutes’ silence was observed for the departed soul of the late Shri Shiv Dutt Vaid, r/o Narwal Pain Jammu. It was decided to hold the family get-together on 11.01.2009 instead of 4.01.2009. Shri N.L. Bakshi, President raised the matter regarding financial aid to widows for which the members may identify the widows, who are really deserving, and recommend their names to the sabha. Shri D.N. Chhibber presented the Income & Expenditure Statement for the month of Dec., 08 which was passed by the House. The meeting ended with thanks to the Chair and to the members. Bhim Sen Bali, Secretary JABALPUR • Date: 14th Dec. 2008 The minutes of the last meeting held on 16.11.2008 were confirmed. The President and others, including the Patron Mr. Satish Dutt Sr. Advocate, expressed their satisfaction over the improvement in the attendance. The President requested the parents to motivate their children to take active part in the sabha activities, especially in the coming meeting to be held in the New Year. He added that the sabha has started the game of Tambola in every meeting, specially on the request of the children. The President asked the members, particularly the young members, to enrol themselves as life members of the GMS which will entitle them to the free copy of the Mohyal Mitter for life. He also requested the old members to renew their subscription for Mohyal Mitter as it is on a calendar year basis. He suggested that the subscription may be deposited with the Secretary so that the consolidated list can be sent. The President greeted the members for the ensuing New Year and requested them to come prepared to celebrate the Lohri Festival at the meeting to be held on 11 Jan. 2009 at the residence of Mr. Satish Dutt Sr. Advocate. He regretted that he will miss the compay of the Mohyal brethren during Lohri, as he will be going to Singapore to be with his son. Col. T.N. Mehta, President, was the proud winner of the Punctuality Prize. The meeting concluded with the recitation of Shanti Path, followed by light refreshment. Col. T.N. Mehta (Retd.) KHAMARIA • Date: 13th Oct. 2008 Secretary, Shri K.G. Vaid, read out the minutes of the last meeting on 7th Sept.08 which were confirmed. Pages 303-305 of Mohyal History (Hindi by Sh. P.N. Bali) were read out by Km. Divya Datta for information. Members expressed immense pleasure and pride that Ku. Divya Datta, daughter of Smt. and Shri C.M. Datta (Natin of Smt. & Sh. D.D. Bali) soon after completion of MBA from Jabalpur, will be joining Tata Consultancy Services at Mumbai on 18th Oct., 08. All wished her success in her assignment and progress in her career. Parents, Nana Ji and Nani Ji were heartily congratulated. Ku. Puja Datta conducted games for the children. In the group of below 5 years, all three, Master Krisha Bali, Master Vansh Bali and Master Ayush Bali won prizes. In the next two Groups, Master Gaurav Sharma and Master Rohit Bali (Senior) won prizes. Secretary pointed out the high achievements made by the following in the fields of education, sports etc.: i) Ku. Anisha daughter of Mrs. Gita Bali and Mr. Rajiv Bali (grand daughter of Mrs. Nita and Rzd. B.D. Bali). The Secretary also mentioned about the meritorious achievements of the late Dr. Suman Mehta and her sad demise on 20th Sept., 06. He added tht Dr. “Suman Mehta Memorial Trust’’ is being maintained by the GMS dedicated by her parents, Shri S.L. Datta and Smt. Sita Datta of New Delhi for higher education of deserving girls (MM of Sept. 08 refers). All members expressed happiness that our organ, Mohyal Mitter is being published regularly since 1891 and it has been recognised as such by the Limca Book of Records. A game of Tambola was conducted by Shri Naresh Bali, Entertainment Secretary, which was enjoyed by all, specially by the children. Shri Harish Bali was the lucky winner of the Punctuality Award. Smt. and Shri C.M. Datta hosted dinner with great pleasure and enthusiam, in celebration of their daughter being appointed in Mumbai. The meeting ended with thanks to the hosts and the Chair, after Shanti Path. • Date: 8th Nov. 2008 Shri K.G. Vaid, Secretary read out the minutes of the last meeting dated 13th Oct. 2008 which were confirmed. Pages of Mohyal History from 305 to 307 were read out by Smt. Ekta Bali for information. Shri Sanjib Bali, youngest son of Shri J.R. Bali has his business in Punjab and resides with his family at Hoshiarpur. His wife, Bharti Bali is reported to have developed some health problem. Sanjib’s elder brother, Shri Harish Bali, is going to Punjab, with his wife on 9 Nov. 08 to be of help. All prayed for the speedy recovery of Smt. Bharti Bali. Members were informed that 17th Mini MP State Volley Bali Championship was held at Katni from 15 to 17 Oct., 08. Two children viz. Ku. Simron Bali and Ku. Nisha Sharma from Luv-Kush Volley Ball Club Ranjhi, were in the Jabalpur Corporation Area Team, which won the finals. Sh. K.G. Vaid and S.K. Bali are closely associated with Luv-Kush Volley Ball Club Ranjhi and manage the club affairs. Ku. Nidhi Bali d/o Smt. & Shri N.K. Bali (grand daughter of Smt. & Shri D.D. Bali) has passed the MBA final exam securing 74.11% marks, and has joined IDBI as Asstt. Manager. Members prayed for her bright future. A game of Tambola was conducted by Smt. Kiran Bali which was enjoyed by all. Shri K.G. Vaid was the lucky winner of the Punctuality Award. Smt. & Shri R.N. Mehta hosted dinner to the members. The meeting ended with thanks to the hosts and the Chair, after Shanti Path. D.D. Bali, Vice-President KARNAL • Date: 4th Jan. 2009 Confirmation: The minutes of the last meeting held on 7.12.08 were read out and confirmed. Greetings: At the very outset, the President Shri Gulshan Vaid, greeted the members and wished them a very happy and prosperous New Year. He prayed that Almighty God may shower blessings for the good health, wealth and happiness always. New Year greetings and good wishes had been received from GMS, MS Ambala City, Faridabad, Najafgarh and many more local sabhas, which were reciprocated with thanks. Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan: The President informed the house that it was a matter of great pleasure and pride that our apex body, GMS has purchased land for construction of Mohyal Ashram at Vrindavan. The President, while appreciating this step, expressed his happiness and described it as a land mark achievement of Rzd. B.D. Bali, President GMS, which has added one more feather in his cap. Mohyal Milan: The matter regarding for holding the Mohyal Milan was discussed and the taking all aspects into consideration, the tentative date was fixed as 25.01.09. The President requested the members for their co-operation and for extending their helping hand for making the function a grand success. Renewal of Mohyal Mitter Subscription: The President informed the house that the subscription for Mohyal Mitter was on a calender year basis and was due for renewal. He requested the members for depositing Rs. 100/- (Rs.50/- for MM & 50/- for GMS membership) with the Secretary by 15.01.2009, so that it could be remitted to GMS. He also exhorted the members to become life members of GMS by paying Rs.2100/- which will entitle them to get a free copy of the magazine for life. President Election: The President mentioned that the tenure of the sitting President would expire on 31.3.2009 and requested the members to go ahead for selecting the President for 2009. In case no consensus was arrived at, then the election process has to begin observing the legal formalities. The election schedule would be finalised in the meeting of Feb., 2009. Accounts: The accounts for the month of Dec., 08 were presented and approved. Donations: (1) Sh. Sarwan Kr. Datta donated Rs.101/- to GMS and an equal amount to MS Karnal on his 44th marriage anniversary. He was felicitated. The sabha wished him a long married life. The meeting concluded with light refreshment. Gulshan Vaid, President KOTA • Date: 31st Dec. 2008 The General Secretary read out the minutes of the last meeting on 28.9.08 which were approved. The Finance Secretary presented the latest accounts which were also approved. Two minutes’ silence was observed to pay homage on the sad demise of Mrs. Shakuntala Bali w/o the late Sh. Mohan Lal Bali and sister of Dr. R.K. Mehta ex-President MS Kota and of Shri I.K. Datta Finance Secy. MS Kota. Mrs. Chand Datta and Sh. I.K. Datta donated Rs.250 to GMS Widow Fund. Homage was also paid on the sad demise of Mrs. Sudesh Bali, mother of Mrs. Renu Bakshi of Kota and Mrs. Ram Piari Chhibber, mother of Mrs. Raj Rani Bali of Kota. May God grant eternal peace to the departed noble souls. Annual subscription of Mohyal Mitter, GMS membership and MS Kota menu were collected. It was decided to send the affiliation fee of MS Kota along with other required information to GMS Delhi soon. It had frequently been suggested by some Mohyals to do away with lunch/dinner at the meeting and replace it with tea/biscuits. The President Capt. B.D.P. Chhibber along with Jt. Secretary Shri Sunil Mehta conducted a voting. Everybody cast their secret vote. 23 votes went in favour of lunch/dinner and 12 in favour of tea/biscuits. Hence it was decided to continue with the lunch/dinner at every meeting of MS Kota. A game of housee was arranged by Shri K.K. Bakshi and Master Nishant. The 1st prize was bagged by Mrs. Shashi Bakshi. Everybody enjoyed the delicious lunch arranged by the hosts Smt. Shakuntala Mehta, son Sudhir Mehta & daughter-in-law Mrs. Renu Mehta. Daughters Mrs. Neeru Mehta and Meenu Bhatia who came from outstations were welcomed at the meeting. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair. R.S. Bali, Gen. Secretary MEERUT • Date: 14th Dec. 2008 Two minute’s silence was observed for the peace of the departed soul of the late Shri Anand Swaroop Dutta s/o the late Mehta Avinashi Ram Dutta, 214, Shakyapuri, Kanker Khera, Meerut, who left for his heavenly abode on 01.12.2008. Minutes of the last meeting dated 02.11.2008 were read out and confirmed. The following points were discussed and decisions taken: 1) Keeping in view the winter season and shorter days, the Mohyal meetings till March will be held at 3.00 p.m. instead of 4.00 p.m. Annual subscriptions from the members present were collected. There being no other point, the meeting was adjourned with thanks to the Chair and the host, Col. S.K. Vaid (Retd.), for serving nice tea and snacks. • Date: 4th Jan. 2009 The President welcomed the members to this first meeting of 2009. He wished all the members and the entire Mohyal biradari a very happy and prosperous New Year. He also informed about the New Year greetings received from President, GMS. The elections could not be held as scheduled for the day. There being no other point, the meeting was adjourned, with thanks to the Chair and the host Col. S.K. Vaid (Retd.) for serving tea and snacks. Col. S.K. Vaid (Retd.) NOIDA • Date: 4th Jan. 2009 Regrets: Smt. Vimi & Shri Sunil Kumar Dutta. Confirmation of Minutes: The Secretary read out the minutes of the meeting held on 7th Dec., 2008, which were confirmed. Condolences: The sad demise, on 2nd Jan. ‘09 at Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, of Shri Bali ji, the father of Smt. Kusum, w/o Brig. (Retd.) J.K. Dutta (of Greater Noida) was condoled with prayers that Almighty may bestow eternal peace on the departed soul. Wishes for Speedy Recovery: Wishes for speedy recovery to good health were conveyed:- 1. To the mother of Shri Sunil Kumar Dutta, who was critically ill at Yamuna Nagar (Haryana). Sh. Sunil Kumar Dutta had gone to Yamuna Nagar to be with his mother. New Year Greetings to MS Noida Members: Gen. Bakshi, the President NMS extended warm greetings and conveyed best wishes for 2009 to all the members of MS Noida and their families. All present warmly reciprocated the sentiments. New Year Greetings Received From GMS: The President informed all about receipt of New Year Greetings from the President GMS Rzd. B.D. Bali on behalf of himself and Members of the Management of GMS & MERIT. He added that the same had been reciprocated on behalf of all the members of MS Noida and their families. Affiliation and Subscription for Mohyal Mitter: The Secretary drew the attention of members to the letter dated 17.12.08 of GMS, under which certain information about MS Noida members and the office-bearers had been sought alongwith the annual affiliation fee and the yearly subscription for Mohyal Mitter. The President desired that the relevant data about members were requested to pass the word around to others also that those who had yet not paid the MM subscription might do so by 15 Jan.09, after which the list would be compiled and subscription sent to GMS by the Secretary. Salient points covered in the latest issue of Mohyal Mitter: The President drew the attention of members to the current month’s ‘Mohyal Mitter’ and highlighted the following aspects: (a) Future Plans of GMS Rzd. B.D. Bali President GMS had spelt out the new initiatives in hand which included construction of a ‘Mohyal Ashram at Vrindavan’ in his message to the community. All present expressed their deep gratitude and commendation to Rzd. B.D. Bali together with his team at GMS providing dynmic leadership to the community by way of creating many for welfare-oriented quality assets and properties and planning further additions to their number, ever since he took up the stewardship of the community. Discussion on Monthly Topic: Lively discussion took place on the topic, “Analysis of the state elections held in five states, in Nov.-Dec. 08 and their likely impact on the ‘General Elections’ to follow in Feb.-May, 2009’’. Members took keen interest in the discussion. The meeting concluded after Shanti Path, and with a vote of thanks to the hostess and the host, for their kind hospitality, and to the President, for chairing the meeting, which was followed by a short game of Tambola. B.K. Vaid, Secretary ROHINI— PITAMPURA • Date: 21st Dec. 2008 The house welcomed the new members, Shri Purshotam Lal Mehta (Lau) & Smt. Kailash Wati Mehta (Lau) Sector-4, Rohini, Delhi. Prayers for Speedy Recovery: Smt. Sushma Mehta was suffering from back ache. Members prayed for her speedy recovery. Yearly subscription 2009: Members paid the subscriptions for the local sabha, GMS and Mohyal Mitter for the year 2009. 4th Mohyal Diwas 2008: This function was well-organized by GMS and was attended by 35 members from the sabha. Names of 15 volunteers from the sabha were sent for helping in the arrangements. Letter of thanks was received from Mohyal Rattan Rzd. B.D. Bali to all volunteers. Matrimonial Mela: The 3rd Matrimonial Mela was held on 4th Dec., 08 which evoked splendid response from the community and was attended by nearly 500 persons. A number of alliances are believed to have matured within the community. Rishtey-Natey Information: Shri Vinod Kumar Datta, r/o 305, White House Appts., Plot No.34, Sector-13, Rohini (Ph.: 27863670 Mob.: 9968305670) offered to keep track and collect information on this, from the members. All concerned were requested to make use of his services. Mohyal Ashram at Vrindavan: The house congratulated Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali for starting another project i.e. Mohyal Ashram at Virandavan. A plot of around 2500 sq. yards has been purchased for constructing the Ashram. This plot is situated at the beautiful complex, known as Ashram Vihar, located near the main Delhi-Mathura Road. Ladies Kitty: The amount collected was handed over to the host, Smt. Veena Mehta. • Date: 4th Jan. 2009 The house welcomed Shri Neeraj Mohan, Shakti Nagar, Delhi, who joined as member of the sabha from 2009. He is the cousin of Shri Munish Datta. Sad News: House observed two minutes’ silence to condole the death of Smt. Asha Mohan, w/o Sh. O.P. Mohan, who expired on 24th Dec., 08. Her cremation was attended by a large number of relatives and members of the Mohyal community. Members prayed to Almighty to give peace to the departed soul and courage to the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss. Kriya ceremony was performed at Aggarwal Bhavan, Prashant Vihar, Delhi, attended by a large number of relatives, friends, members of the local sabha and GMS. Good News: (1) Smt. Santosh Datta, w/o Shri T.R. Datta and mother of Shri Munish Datta, celebrated her birthday on the 1st Jan. 2009, Rs.101/- were contributed by Munish Datta. In Memoriam: Smt. Santosh Chhibber w/o Shri Ved Vias Chhibber donated Rs.500/- to the sabha and Rs.1000/- to GMS, on the death anniversary of her husband on 31st Dec., 2008. Kitty Party: Money for kitty party was collected and given to the host. Tambola: A game of Tambola was also played. Members exchanged Happy New Year Greetings with each other. Meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the host for serving nice snacks and tea and hot soup. O.P. Mohan, President SOLAN • Date: 16th Nov. 2008 The members, who had not paid the subscription for the year 2008, were requested to pay the same. Shri Ramesh Dutta invited the members for the marriage of his son on 22.11.08. The house decided to pay Rs.500/- as Shagun. The President Sh. K.D. Bali was authorised to do this along with other members. Shri Jagjit Bakshi handed over the charge of Secretary to Shri M.P. Mohan on the latter’s return from Canada. The house appreciated the services rendered by Sh. Jagjit Bakshi efficiently and honestly. The house thanked Shri Deepak Bakshi for the donation of Rs.151/- to MS Solan, on the birthday of his daughter, Tegeshwari Bakshi. Members congratulated his family and prayed for her long life. The members thanked Sh. G.C. Bali for the snacks and tea and also thanked the Chair. • Date: 4th Jan. 2009 The following items/points were discussed and decided: Subscription for the year 2008 upto 31.12.08: The members who have not paid so for were requested to pay. Shri Deepak Bakshi Cashier will prepare the accounts upto 31.12.08, which will be submitted in the next meeting. The members were requested to become Patrons/Partisht/Life Members and, in response to this, Sh. Arun Bali Vice-President very kindly agreed and paid Rs.2100/- which is being sent to GMS alongwith the requisite form duly filled in. Wg. Cdr. I.K. Bali (Retd.) had sent Rs.2100/- direct for life membership of GMS, as earlier reported. The house appreciated his action. The house authorised the Secretary to send the affiliation fee of Rs.200/- for the year 2009 upto 31.12.09. Sh. Jagjit Raj Bakshi paid Rs.50/- as renewal of membership fee which is also being sent to GMS Delhi. The members appreciated the GMS for giving a bumper “New Year Gift 2009” as Mohyal Ashram at Vrindavan for which land has been purchased. This is really a matter of joy and excitement for the community, as a whole. The meeting ended with Gayatri Mantra and, after paying thanks to the host, for serving snacks & tea. M.P. Mohan, Secretary THEY MADE THE COMMUNITY PROUD– Major Tarunesh Dutta, Dy Adjutant General-39 Mountain Div, and Mr. Amit Dutta, Ship Captain, Merchant Navy, working with “Tee-Kay Tankers’’, a Canadian Shipping Company, are sons of Smt. Prankala Dutta and Sh. N.K. Dutta, a well-known Petroleum Exploration Geologist, Retd. G.M (Explo) and Oil and Natural Gas Commission, Ex-President, MS Dehradun, a well-known social worker of Doon Valley. They are the grand children of the late Smt. Kaushlya Devi Dutta and the late Sh. B.K. Raghunath Dass Dutta of Jammu Tawi (J&K).
Maj. Tarunesh Dutta, a brilliant young officer, who had earlier topped the Infantry as well as the Army service Corps (ASC), Young Officers’ (Y.O.) Course as also the Junior Command Course, has now qualified in the Defence Force Tech. Staff College Competition in his first attempt. He will be reporting at the Defence Institute of Advance Technology, Pune, (earlier the Institute of Arm & Ammunition Technology) in the first week of Jan. 2009 for a 1½ year course. Mr. Amit Dutta has been with “Tee Kay Tankers’’ for the last two years only and, based on his capabilities and brilliant record of service in the company, it had given him a special assignment in Glasgow, U.K. for six months. On successful completion of the assignment, the company has now permanently posted him at Houston USA as its Health, Environment, Safety and Quality Control Co-ordinator. He took up his new assignment at Houston on the 15th Dec. 2008. On the brilliant performance of both their children, Smt. & Shri N.K. Dutta have presented Rs.501/- to MS Dehradun and Rs.201/- to GMS. Rajesh Mohan The Maker is Within Oneself The Creator is within you. You don’t need to search for him. He is within your soul. He gives us the answers that we seek but sometimes, we don’t care to listen. People living in the lap of luxury often try to bribe God for more material possessions. It’s always ‘asking’ for something or the other! God does not need to be bribed; He needs to be felt. We just have to learn to listen. Listen and feel His strength–in nature’s creations and blessings like air, water, earth, fire... Spirituality is above religion. We are truly spiritual if we do good deeds. Some people spend their entire lives in search of God. But do we really have to ‘look’ for God? Isn’t he everywhere? One can see him in every person and every object. Happiness is something that people are constantly running after. When one thing makes them happy, they start running after another. Why? This will not bring them any calm or peace of mind, which is what every human being ultimately wants. Personally, sharing whatever little one can makes one truly happy. The affluent might feel safer travelling in bullet-proof cars, but if one is to survive, one will do so anywhere, anytime. The ‘master plan’ of a Divine Power wills everything and there are no riches on earth that can fight it. The sooner one realises that it’s better to place everything in God’s hands, the more peace one will find in life. LANGAR FUND • In the fond and everlasting memory of my parents, the late Bakshi Subhader Nath Chhibber, former Deputy Secretary, Railway Board, and Smt. Ravinder Chhibber d/o the late Sh. R.K. Dutta, Landlord of Ghazipur, U.P., I am donating Rs. 11000/- towards Langar Fund, on the auspicious occasion of their Marriage Anniversary. Date of Langar: 27th Jan. I am running my own business of Foreign Exchange and Tourism by the name of M/s. Scriveners India Pvt. Ltd. I am the grand daughter of the late Rai Bahadur Bakshi Harbans Lal Chhibber of Bhera.—Seema Chhibber, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . • I take this opportunity to wish all Mohyals a very Happy and Prosperous New Year. I am sending herewith Rs. 11,000/- as donation towards Langar Fund, in the memory of my revered father, the late Capt. Dr. Chakradhari Mehta. Date of Langar: 1st Jan. (Birthday of Capt. (Dr.) Chakradhari Mehta).— K.K. Mehta (Lav) Flat No. 606, B-Wing, Avsar Bldg., Amar Hill Compound, Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai-400 072. • Capt. G.B. Mehta started his eventful career in 1939 as Chief Pilot Instructor, Northern India Flying Club, Lahore, and trained, amongst others, Air Marshal Noor Khan, the former Air Chief of Pakistan, and Air Marshal O.P. Mehra, former Governor of Maharashtra and Rajasthan. He became Operational Manager of Indian Air Lines in 1955. He had flying experience of more than 22,000 hours. He had personally piloted VVIPs like Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, Mr. Chou en Lai, Smt. Indira Gandhi and Mr. Khruschev. He died in an air crash on 05 Dec., 1970 near Delhi, while trying to save the lives of passengers on board an ill-fated plane, by nosedive-landing on a small strip of land behind the INA Market, near Safdarjang Airport, New Delhi. The Times of India, in its obituary, described him as “the Knight of the Sky” and one of the best and most experienced pilots of the country. Mrs. Bimla Mehta w/o Capt. G.B. Mehta left for heavenly abode on 14th April, 1994. In the sacred memory of Capt. G.B. Mehta & Smt. Bimla Mehta, we have donated Rs.11000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar. Date of Langar: 5th Dec.— Col. K.K. Mehta, H.No.111-MIG Flats, Prasad Nagar, New Delhi Mrs. Sudesh Bakshi, Mrs. Sudha Mehta, Mrs. Nalini Shukal. • Dr. R.K. Bali, has donated Rs. 11000/- towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, in memory of his mother, the late Mrs. Vidya Vati Bali, w/o the late Dr. Sohan Lal Bali, Dental Surgeon, of Bali Gum Paint fame and d/o the late Shri Behari Lal Datta of Sargodha, Pakistan, mother of Dr. R.K. Bali, MPH, Dental Surgeon, Padma Shri Awardee and Dr. Rajinder Bali, MD Physician, Bali Nursing Home, Karol Bagh, New Delhi.
She was a pious lady who believed in ‘Service to Man is Service to God’, a tradition, that her next generation has carried further. She died on 27th July 2003, and is resting in heaven. Date of Langar: 27th July. • Dr. Rajinder Bali, has donated Rs.11000/- towards the Langar Fund in memory of the late Sh. Narinjan Dass Bali s/o Dr. Sohan Lal Bali and Mrs. Vidya Vati Bali and brother of Dr. R.K. Bali and Dr. Rajinder Bali. Mr. Narinjan died on 25th Oct., 08 at the age of 80 years. Date of Langar: 25th Oct.
Late Shri Narinjan Dass Bali suffered a paralytic attack as an infant and was mentally retarded. He was very well looked after, for a period of 70 years, by Bheeji, Mrs. Vidya Vati Bali as every body in the extended family called the pious lady. After her death, medical care and other needs were taken care of by Dr. Rajinder Bali and Dr. R.K. Bali. Mrs. Veena Bali, Gynaecologist, w/o Dr. Rajinder Bali and Dr. Abha Bali, Dental Surgeon w/o Dr. R.K. Bali, took care of his special needs. What the family did for the mentally disabled person for such a long time, specially the medical care that prolonged his life, was exemplary. His sisters and next generation children, also took all possible care of him. Narinjan participated and enjoyed on Bhaiya Dooj and Rakhi days. He was very good at heart and loved every body in the family. He remembered some old songs and was able to recognise different members of the family. Mohyal Community feels proud for the love that was given to Mr. Narinjan Bali by his family members. Dr. R.K. Bali, Dr. Rajinder Bali, Dr. Shitiz Bali and Dr. Subhash Datta visited Mohyal Ashram after Asthi Visarjan on 28.10.2008. • Mr. Ajay Vaid, r/o C-IID, 62A, Janakpuri, New Delhi, has donated Rs.11000/- towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, in memory of his parents, Smt. Kamlesh Vaid and the late Col. V.K. Vaid. Smt. Kamlesh Vaid died on 10th Dec., 2008. She was the d/o Ch. Jagdish Datta and Leela Vanti Datta of Kanjrur Dattan, Distt. Gurdaspur and cousin of Dr. Subhash Datta. Date of Langar: 10th Dec. • Shri Amarjeet Singh Dutta, r/o Sarup Nagar, Salim Tavari, Ludhiana, Tel.: 2782891, has donated Rs.11,000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar in memory of his wife the late Smt. Naresh Kaur Datta. Date of Langar: 24th July. • Smt. Urmila Sharma, r/o H.No. 1759/43E, Hira Bagh Jagraon Ludhiana Tel.: 89814306400, has donated Rs.11,000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar in memory of her husband, the late Shri Sat Paul Sharma (Saraf). Date of Langar: 20th Aug. • Shri Roop Prakash Mehta, r/o A-1/3, Janakpuri, New Delhi-58, has donated Rs. 11000/- for the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar in the fond and everlasting memory of his parents, Shri Netar Prakash Mehta (expired on 18th Dec. 1997) and Smt. Santosh Mehta (expired on 25 Jan. 1988). Date of Langar: 1st July. (Shri Nater Prakash Mehta was cousin brother of N.D. Datta). • On the 3rd birthday of Master Aryan Mehta s/o Sh. Rajesh Mehta (Lau), r/o Flat No.186B, Pocket DG-2, Vikaspuri, New Delhi-18, which falls on 20.3.09, his happy father has donated Rs.11000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar. Date of Langar: 20th March.
• In loving memory of her husband, Lt. Col. Verinder Chander Mehta (Datta) (March 1941-Jan. 2009), E5/102 Sterling Apt., Charmwood Distt. Faridabad, Smt. Nirmal Mehta donated Rs.11000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram Haridwar. Date of Langar: 6th Jan. Smt. Nirmal Mehta is joined by her daughters, Dr. Bhavna Misra (w/o Mr. Vijay Misra), Dr. Kamna Bakshi (w/o Dr. Ashwani Bakshi) & Mrs. Sapna Pandit (w/o Mr. Ashish Pandit), grand children Tannushree Bakshi, Varonika Misra & Aryan Pandit, in this gesture. LANGAR FUND AT VRINDAVAN • Master Yodhin Bali, born on 19th Jan. 2004 is a student of G.D. Goenka School, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. He is son of Smt. Bhawna and Shri Nitin Bali & grandson of Smt. Manorma and Shri J.C. Bali, r/o N-15, Jangpura Extn., New Delhi.
On the happy occasion of his birthday, the family decided to offer some gifts to the childrens of Blind School, Amar Colony. Sh. J.C. Bali (Dada Ji) hosted lunch on Jan. 11 on the day of monthly meeting of GMS managing committee. All present wished & blessed the young mater Bali a very happy birthday but missed the family. Sh. J.C. Bali was thankful to everyone and also offered Rs.11000/- as Langar Fund. Date of Langar: 19th Jan. for Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, an upcoming prestigious project of GMS. His humble offer was applauded. Shri J.C. Bali is honourable Pritisht Trustee Member of GMS. He has a very long association with other social organizations and has very keen urge in the welfare activities. GMS wishes him & family all the best in all spheres of life. Development of Park near Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar MR. PAUL MEHTA 1680 Pebble Beach Dr. Yuba City, CA 95993 U.S.A., has donated $1001/- to GMS in memory of his parents, the late Dr. Malik Chand Mehta & the late Smt. Dhanwanti Mehta, for the development of the Park near Mohyal Ashram at Haridwar. Donations for Financial Aid Shri Sandeep Datta, r/o A-3/12, IInd Floor, Front Side, Janakpuri, New Delhi-58 s/o the late Shri Jagat Kumar Datta, has made the following donations:- Rs. 3000/- for financial aid to a widow. The Gift of Life Life is a challenge. It is the beginning of a struggle that continues until we breathe our last breath. Life is something that we did not request. None of us asked to be born. Neither did we ask to be poor or wealthy, tall or short. We did not ask to be a part of one family as opposed to another. Life is full of risks. There is a certain element of risk taking that is inherent in every venture we undertake; whether it is in business, or in marriage, in a profession or in athletics. We never have complete security within ourselves. For we know that every moment we live, our lives are in constant danger. A stray bullet may hit us, a car emerging out of nowhere may crush us, and a slip of the foot may result in our death. So life is unpredictable. We get no warning, we are afforded no red alert, and we get no second chance at life. It will help us to accept life on its own terms rather than struggle against it. Identify and move from the limiting and conflicting, either/or, black or white, all or nothing, illusory perception of life to an attitude that is open to all aspects of reality. We do this by accepting life on its own terms– accepting that pleasure and pain, happiness and unhappiness are all a natural part of the human experience. Fighting against life’s realities and adopting a stance of negativism only create unnecessary pain and difficulty in one’s life. Accepting life allows me to understand frustrations, failures and success. Life is a force so complex that it can not be duplicated. And, most amazing and thrilling of all. He has given us minds! It is through our minds, the thoughts we think with it, and the impressions we store in it, that we are conscious of living. In short, our life becomes just what our mind makes it for us and we are just what it tells us of life! Our mind, which thinks so ceaselessly and insistently, is the most marvelous instrument imaginable; but it is up to us to control it and to choose the kind of thoughts we think, to train ourselves in appreciating all flowers that come into our life, and deal with the weeds. We must come to terms with the silent and perennial truth that the field of human life will always consist of the good, the bad and the ugly. Finding the ugly and unpleasant mixed in with the wheat is an everyday experience and each of us has to deal with the inherent difficulties involved. But lest we become arrogant, we also understand that not only do we live with both the wheat and the thistles but also they exist within each of us. Collectively and individually, we are capable of heart-touching kindness towards one another as well as heartbreaking evil. We are capable of building up and capable of tearing down, capable of great love and capable of seething hatred, capable of horrendous evil as well as remarkable good. When we are able to appreciate life and accept it on its own terms we harmonise our mind with God’s mind; with the universal intelligence, power and glory. Every day live up in your own mind, mood, imagination, and sheer inner conviction. Everyday, give praise to the Author of life and glory in its wonders.
ANTIM YATRA
Capt. Ram Parkash Mehta s/o the late Shri Manohar Lal Mehta & Smt. Lajwanti Mehta, hailing from Pind Dadan Khan, Distt. Jhelum (now in Pak.), r/o H3/101, Vikaspuri, New Delhi-110018 since 1985, left for his heavenly abode on 9.11.2008, after a brief illness related to heart.
Capt. Sahib had led a very honest and dutiful life and served the Army honourably, achieving gallantry and other awards in the Burma War. His life was marked by a sense of punctuality, devotion to duty and philanthropy. He was fit and healthy till the last, owing to the golden rule ‘to shine in use’. He is survived by his wife, Smt. Raj Rani Mehta, only son Dr. Parveen Kumar Mehta, a wholesale dealer in medicines, his wife Mrs. Neeru Mehta, a caring and perfect housewife and a grandson Chirag Mehta, who is completing Engineering on Computer Science. His Kriya was performed on 11.11.2008 at his residence attended by a large number of relatives, friends and Mohyals. On this sad occasion, his family donated Rs.500/- to MS Janakpuri and similar donations to many other institutions. His grand son, Sh. Chirag Mehta, has enrolled himself as Life Member of GMS, by paying the fee of Rs.2100/-. MEHTA ANAND SARUP DATTA (85 yrs.) • Mehta Anand Sarup Datta s/o the late Mehta Abnashi Ram Datta, r/o 214 Shakya Puri, Kankar Khera, Meerut left for his heavenly abode on 01 Dec, 2008. The cremation was performed the same day attended by a large number of relatives, friends and members of Mohyal fraternity.
The family hailed from Miani-Bhera Distt. Sargodha (West Pak.). After partition, they settled at Kankar Khera, Meerut. Shri Datta’s wife had not been keeping good health for the past several years and he used to provide all assistance, treatment, nourishment and comforts to her. Shri Datta had joined service during World War II as a Defence Civilian. He served in the Records Office of ASC at Bangalore, Kumaon Regt. Ranikhet, Sikh Regt., Meerut and Ram Garh. He retired in 1981 as Office Supdt. after serving for nearly four decades. He was very honest, sincere, hardworking and devoted to his duties and was a man of clear vision and clean habits. Due to his kind behaviour, he was liked by one and all. He was a staunch Mohyal and used to visit the families of Mohyals and others of his locality/circle to enquire about their well being and to render assistance wherever needed. He was respected as a Senior Citizen of the locality. He is survived by his wife, two sons and three daughters, all married and well settled. His Uthala was performed on 04 Dec.’ 2008 attended by a large gathering. Datta Pariwar has donated Rs.1000/- each to GMS and MS Meerut, besides various local religious institutions. May God Almighty grant eternal peace to the noble soul and forbearance and fortitude to the family members to bear the irreparable loss. SMT. RITKA DUTTA • Smt. Ritka Dutta w/o Shri Sanjeev Dutta and daughter-in-law of Shri Harish Chander Dutta, 395 Model Town, Jalandhar, died at a very young age in Nov., 2008.
On this sad occasion, Shri Harish Dutta, father-in-law of Smt. Ritka Dutta, has donated Rs.200/- to GMS. SMT. KAMLESH VAID • A donation of Rs.501/- has been made by Sh. Ajay Vaid to GMS, on the sad demise of his mother, Smt. Kamlesh Vaid, resident of C-IID/62A, Janakpuri, New Delhi.
Smt. Kamlesh Vaid d/o Ch. Jagdish Datta & Smt. Leela Vanti Datta of Kanjrur Dattan, Distt. Gurdaspur died on 10th Dec., 2008. Her Kriya was attended by Mohyals of Janakpuri. The President MS Janakpuri, Shri B.M. Datta, read a condolence message. She was a staunch Mohyal and had brought up her children very well after the death of her husband in an accident in Delhi, in July 1986. SHRI ASHWINI DATTA • Shri Ashwini Datta, who was residing in Canada and had come to attend the Kriya of his brother-in-law, the late Shri Jagmohan Chhibber, husband of Ex-MLA Mrs. Veena Chhibber, at Ambala left for his heavenly abode on 12.12.08. His Kriya was performed on 22.12.2008.
On this occasion, his brother-in-law, Sh. Ashok Mehta s/o the late Sh. T.R. Mehta, r/o 3-C-172 N.I.T. Faridabad, donated Rs.500 each to MS Faridabad and GMS. Time and tide wait for none. The day of the sudden passing away of Sh. Ashwini Datta at Ambala on 12 Dec., 08 was a grievous blow indeed. The late Ashwini Datta was the son of the late Smt. Lal Wanti Datta and the late Mehta Hukam Chand Datta of Vill. Bijwala Datta, Distt. Jhelum (Pak.). After seeking voluntary retirement from the Air Force, he had settled in Canada, in 1989. He was the younger brother of Sh. Yashpal Datta, who is at present PR/Cultural Secretary of MS Toronto, and President of IAF Veterans, a social organization. The late Shri Ashwini was also younger brother of Smt. Veena Chhibber, former MLA of Ambala City. He hailed from a staunch Mohyal family. During his recent visit to Ambala, both the brothers had donated Rs. one lac to the MS Ambala for the Mohyal Bhawan, under construction. The late Sh. Ashwini is survived by his wife Smt. Praveen Datta, son Gautam Datta, daughter-in-law Rosy Datta and two grand children. He was the cousin of Smt. Sharda Datta w/o the late Shri Jagat Kumar Datta and Mamaji of Sandeep Datta, Member Executive Committee and PRO Mohyal Sabha Janakpuri, New Delhi. SMT. ASHA MOHAN • Smt. Asha Mohan w/o Shri O.P. Mohan, A-11 Puru Aptt. Sector-13, Rohini, Delhi-85 (Tel.: 011-27551806, Mob.: 09811635339) left for her heavenly abode on 24.12.08. She was the daughter of the late Shri Bhagwan Dass Bakshi & the late Smt. Savitri Devi Bakshi of Karyala, Distt. Jhelum, and daughter-in-law of the late Sh. Kundan Lal Mohan & the late Smt. Budhwanti Devi. She is survived by sons, Anurag Mohan & Vikas Mohan and daughters-in-law, Alka Mohan & Shashwati Mohan, grand daughter, Aastha Mohan and grandsons, Tushar Mohan and Tanmay Mohan.
She was a pious, religious and kind lady, always having a cheerful smile on her face. Her simplicity and disclipine will continue to guide everyone in the family. Her helpful and generous nature will always be remembered by everyone. Her Kriya was performed on 27.12.2008 at Aggarwal Bhawan, Prashant Vihar, Delhi. It was attended by relatives friends, local people, members of the biradari, GMS Senior Vice-President Sh. O.P. Mohan; Vice-President Sh. G.L. Datta ‘Josh’, Sh. N.D. Datta (Executive Editor MM); Finance Secy. Sh. S.K. Chhibber; Secretary Istri Wing, Sm. Krishan Lata Chhibber; PR Secretary Shri Ashwani Bali & his wife and Sh. Yogesh Mehta, Secretary Youth Wing & Cultural Affairs. On this sad occasion, the family donated Rs.500/- each to the local sabha and GMS. SHRI GYAN PARKASH DUTTA • Shri Gyan Parkash Dutta s/o the late Shri Maya Das Dutta, born on 08.08.1932, died on 14.12.2008 at Delhi. He left behind three married sons, Sudir Datta, Sunil Datta & Sanjeev Datta.
On this sad occasion, Shri Bharat Bhushan Datta, Joint Secretary MS Faridabad donated Rs.150/- to GMS for Widow Fund. SHRI N.K. MEHTA • We deeply regret to inform the sad and sudden demise of our father, Shri Nand Kishore Mehta, President of MS Navi Mumbai at Kharghar, Navi Mumbai on the 8th Dec. 08, at the age of 78 years. He left behind his wife Smt. Raj N. Mehta, son Shri Mahesh N. Mehta, daughter-in-law Smt. Leena Mehta, three daughters, Smt. Sunita Datta, Smt. Geeta Datta and Smt. Shammi Vaid and grand children. He had accomplished all the family and social obligations and left behind an established family. Shri Mehta Ji was a veteran Mohyal and an eminent social worker. Before settling at Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, he had spent about 60 years at Faridabad near Delhi. He had served the Government of India in various capacities of administrative nature. He retired from L.S.R. College Delhi, as Administrative Officer, after completing 32 years of service. He was also associated with various religious, cultural and educational institutes, viz; 1. President MS Navi Mumbai (Founder Member) Mehtaji was fond of Mohyals. After settling at Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, it was his desire to form Mohyal Sabha Navi Mumbai. He brought all Mohyal families together and formed the MS Navi Mumbai on the 10th Aug. 2008. He was the President of MS Navi Mumbai. We, the members of his family, pray to God that his noble soul may rest in divine peace. On this occasion, I have enrolled myself as a life member of GMS by paying the fee of Rs.2100/-—Mahesh N. Mehta s/o the late Sh. N.K. Mehta. SMT. SHAKUNTALA BALI (1920-27.11.2008) • Smt. Shakuntala Bali, w/o the late Shri Mohan Lal Bali, Niwali-Tehsil Ramgarh Distt. Alwar (Raj.) left for her heavenly abode on the 27th Nov., 2008. Her Rasam Kriya and Dharam Shanti was performed on 9th Dec., 2008.
Smt. Shakuntala Bali is survived by sons, Maj. V.K. Bali, settled at Dehradun, Shri P.K. Bali, Retd. Foreman settled at Rishikesh, Surinder Kumar Bali and Ravinder Kr. Bali, retired from Army and well settled at Alwar. Shri Virender Kumar Bali is working in a factory at Alwar. All three daughters Smt. Promila Mehta, settled at Niwali, Distt. Alwar, Smt. Seema Datta at Gillor, Yamuna Nagar and Smt. Veena Bali at Faridabad. Smt. Shakuntala Bali was born in 1920 at Bhawan, Tehsil Chakwal Distt. Jhelum (Pak.) in a well-known Datt Parivar. Her father was Shri Kishori Lal Datta (Tehsildar) and mother Smt. Ramlu Bhai Chhibber of Bhai Parivar, Daun Kalan Patiala. She was the eldest in the family. Her sister Smt. Shanti Devi Mohan is well-settled at Kota. Brothers Dr. R.K. Mehta, former President MS Kota, Sh. A.K. Datta & Shri I.K. Datta Finance Secy. MS Kota are well settled at Kota. Sister Smt. Rani Datt (Srivastav) and Meenakshi Bhardwaj are well-settled at Delhi. On this sad occasion, Shri Rajeev Datta Dy. S.P. (R.P.S.) s/o Smt. Chand Datta and Sh. I.K. Datta, donated Rs.250/- towards GMS Widow Fund. LT. COL. VERINDER CHANDER MEHTA (RETD.) • Lt. Col (Retd.) Verinder Chander Mehta, s/o the late Sh. Nardev Chander & Smt. Durgawati Mehta (Datta) of Munde Mari, Chakwal (now in Pak.) and r/o E5-102, Sterling Apt., Charmwood Villlage, Faridabad, left for his heavenly abode on 6th Jan. 2009. He is survived by his wife Smt. Nirmal Mehta (d/o the late Advocate Motilal & Bhagwanti Mehta (Bhimwal) of Sargodha), daughters Dr. Bhavna Misra (w/o Mr. Vijay Misra), Dr. Kamna Bakshi (w/o Dr. Ashwani Bakshi) and Mrs. Sapna Pandit (w/o Mr. Ashish Pandit), grand children Tannushree Bakshi, Varonika Misra & Aryan Pandit.
Lt. Col Metha was commissioned in the Indian Army in August 1964 and was a 1965 War Veteran. His Battalion, 2nd Dogras, at present located in Delhi, honoured him by giving a Ceremonial Regimental cremation. More than grief, pride was the reigning sentiment in the air at Brar Square crematorium in Delhi Cantt on Jan. 07, 2009 (DN) when Lt. Col. Mehta was cremated. Many a senior Army officers, both serving and retired, including Gen. (Retd.) NC Vig former Chief of Army Staff, were present. Wreaths were laid by him as well as by other senior officers present, on behalf of the Battalion and the Dogra Regiment. Lt Gen. (Retd.) V.K. Jetley, who had served with Lt. Col. Mehta at Faizabad, recalled their days together at the Regimental Centre and stated that the late Lt. Col Mehta, besides being an exemplary officer, was an excellent human being. He added that his sudden & untimely death was shocking and calamitous not only for the family but also for all in the Dogra fraternity. Gen. Vig and other officers present at the cremation offered condolences to the bereaved family. They emphasized the fact that Lt. Col. Mehta was a soldier that every officer aspires to be like and a soldier never dies. The family of Lt. Col Mehta thanked Col. Sandeep Sharda CO 2nd Dogra, officers & other Ranks and the Dogra Regimental fraternity, led by General NC Vig, for their support at the time of their grief. Lt. Col. Mehta was a man of striking personality, who commanded the respect of all those with whom he came in contact. An intelligent, hard working, sincere individual who left a mark wherever and in whichever capacity he served. A brave and honest soldier, who had fought life’s battle with fortitude and great success, despite being grievously injured, almost got a second life, in the 1965 War. Uthala was performed on Jan. 09, 2009, attended by Mohyal biradari, officers of the 2nd Dogras and relatives/friends from Delhi, Noida, London (UK), Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Gurgaon, Chandigarh, Ambala and Yamuna Nagar. Bhajans were recited and rich/emotional tributes were paid by many a dignitaries and MS Faridabad & South Zone. The spokesperson of his Battalion paying tributes briefly described the legendary battle of OP Hill. He laid emphasis on the leadership, dedication and devotion of Lt. Col. Mehta, embodying the spirit of Dogra Regiment. OP Hill was conquered from the Pakistani Army as a result of tactical acumen of Lt. Col. Mehta. The minutest details in planning and execution had been ensured. Col. Mehta, unmindful of his personal safety, led the attack and conquered the feature, almost at the expense of his life, bringing honour to both the country and the Battalion. The spokesperson also stated that the Battalion will sorely miss the inspirational leadership of the late Lt. Col Mehta, especially during the Annual Celebrations of the OP Hill Day. Lt. Col. Mehta’s ashes were immersed in the Holy Ganga at Haridwar on the 16th Jan., 2009. On this sad occasion, Smt. Nirmal Mehta w/o the late Lt. Col. Mehta made donations to several religious & social organizations, including Rs.2000/- to GMS, Rs.1000/- MS Faridabad, Rs.500/- to MS South Zone. In addition she along with her children, donated Rs.11000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar. We all pray to the Almighty to bless the departed soul and grant strength to the members of the family to bear the irreplaceable loss. Om Shanti Om!
IN MEMORIAM • SMT. RAJ RANI BALI: On the 12th death anniversary of his late wife, Smt. Raj Rani Bali, who expired on 26.12.1996, Sh. S.P. Bali, r/o W-201, Anupam Apptt. Shahdara, Delhi-110032, has donated Rs.1200/- to GMS. • AJAY VAID: In loving memory of the late Ajay Vaid on his first death anniversary on 11th Dec., 2008. You may not be amidst us, but your memories will ever remain fresh in our hearts. We pay our respectful homage.
Shri M.M. Vaid father, Smt. Narinder Vaid, mother, Smt. Arti Vaid, wife, Master Ajay Vaid & Shumban Vaid, sons and Km. Preeti Vaid, daughter, r/o H.No. 662/11, C-3, Shivpuri Extn. Delhi-110051, have donated Rs.200/- to GMS, on this sad occasion. • BK. DINA NATH CHHIBBER & SMT. RAM RAKHI BAKSHI: Dr. Som Parkash Bakshi, r/o ML8 Eldeco Massionz, Sector-18, Sohna Road, Gurgaon-122001 (Haryana), has donated Rs.200/- towards GMS Widow Fund on the death anniversary of his parents, the late Bk. Dina Nath Chhibber of Jammu, known for his humility and integrity and the late Smt. Ram Rakhi Bakshi Patron GMS. • SHRI BHIM SAIN CHHIBBER (June 1911-03.12.1987): The late Shri B.S. Chhibber, formerly of Village Nara, Distt. Rawalpindi (now in Pak.) was a staunch Mohyal. He retired as SDE from Haryana State Electricity Board in 1969 from Rohtak and spent his life after retirement in Model Town Rohtak.
The noble holy soul parted from us for eternal peace, making the day (3.12.1987), the saddest day in our life, which even time could not heal. A soul full of virtue, courage, righteousness, knowledge, sincerity and purity in heart and mind with ever-helping hand to all in need. An accomplished personality and a pillar of strength to our family. We cherish and treasure his memories, his ever-smiling face, his encouraging and positive attitude inspiring us to lead life inspite of all odds. The values of life that he inbibed into our personalities shall remain engraved within us forever, symbolising his presence amongst us. May he live in our hearts and his noble thoughts and his heavenly blessings keep enlightening our path till eternity. Always fondly remembered by Lt. Col. S.K. Chhibber (Retd.), Meerut, Air Cdr. N.K. Chhibber (Retd.) Mrs. Rani Datt & Capt. S.N. Datt Air India (Retd.) Bombay, their children.–R.K. Chhibber, Customs, New Delhi. Mob.: 9871819665. • SHRI AVINASH CHHIBBER: The first death anniversary of the late Sh. Avinash Chhibber s/o the late Sh. Harbans Lal Chhibber (of Peshawar Pak.), (D.O.B. 2.5.1944) who expired on 15.12.2007, was observed on 5th Nov., 07 by performing Havan and prayers at his residence 114 Mohyal Colony Gurgaon.
Late Shri Avinash Chhibber retired from Air India on 31st May 2002. In his memory, his wife, Smt. Neelam Chhibber, donated Rs.500/- to GMS. • SMT. RAMESHWARI DEVI MEHTA: My grandmother Smt. Rameshwari Devi Mehta, wife of the late Mehta Gur Narain Chhibber of 4/6 West Patel Nagar, New Delhi (originally from Bhaun-Karyala West Pak.) had left for her heavenly abode on the 12th Jan., 08. Her death was an immense loss to me and my family.
My grand mother was a remarkable lady; compassionate, kind and willing to help everyone. She taught us the beliefs and values that guide us in our day-to-day life. In her memory and in keeping with her selfless and helpful nature, I had made a humble contribution of Rs.6300/- to GMS, as assistance to a Mohyal widow for the year 2008-09. On her first death anniversary, I wish to renew this contribution to help another needy Mohyal Widow for the year 2009-2010. Accordingly, I have donated Rs.6300/- to GMS for the purpose.—Dr. Akanksha Mehta, 555 South Main Street Apt. # 220, Rhode Island, Providence 02903 USA. • MEHTA VINEY KUMAR CHHIBBER: In the sacred and loving memory of our beloved Subedar (E.M.E.) Mehta Viney Kumar Chhibber, Pooja and Havan was performed by his wife, Smt. Ambika Mehta and other family members, who specially came from Ambala Cantt, in Sri Vishwanath Mandir, Shivanand Ashram, Rishikesh on his 8th Punia Tithi, which fell on 9 Dec., 2008. A book-let in Hindi Amrit Updash was released by Swami Nirliptananda Ji Maharaj, Vice-President, Divine Life Society, Rishikesh at the Night Sat Sangh and distributed to all. Revered Swami Ji also offered special prayers for the peace of the departed soul. On this occasion, Swami Sitaramananda donated Rs. 100/- towards GMS Widow Fund. • SHRI BALRAM VAID: The first death anniversary of the late Shri Balram Vaid, s/o the late Smt. Dhanwanti Devi and the late Sh. Nathuram Vaid of Nawasher (now in Pak.) was observed on the 30th Jan. 09 at 2/2D Gali No.8 East Azad Nagar Delhi-51.
On this occasion, havan was performed by his near and dear. Family members paid their respects and tributes to the late Shri Balram Vaid. His good deeds and everlasting memories shall always console his wife, family members and relatives. On this occasion, his wife, Smt. Sudershan Vaid donated Rs. 250/- to MS Yamuna Paar, Delhi and Rs.101/- to GMS. • SMT. DHANWANTI DEVI VAID: The first death anniversary of Smt. Dhanwanti Devi Vaid w/o the late Shri Nathu Ram Vaid of Peshawar (in Pak.) was observed on the 27th Jan. 2009 at 2/2D Gali No. 8, East Azad Nagar, Delhi-51.
On this occasion, havan was performed by her near and dear and all relatives. Grandson and daughter and all family members paid their respect and tributes to the late Smt. Dhanwanti Devi Vaid. Her good deeds and everlasting memories shall always console them.On this occasion, her grandson, Sh. Vinod Mehta donated Rs.250/- MS Yamuna Paar, Delhi and Rs.100/- to GMS. • SMT. SITA WANTI: The 29th death anniversary of my mother-in-law, Smt. Sita Wanti, the only daughter of the late Rai Sahib Hon. Lieut Ris Major Abnashi Ram Bali, was observed on 14th Dec. 2008 by me, my daughters Swaraj Mohan & Dr. Prabha Mukerjee, my son, Anil Mohan and his wife, Aquilia Mohan. We will always cherish her old memories. She was highly respected by all relatives. She was a pious, religious and truthful person. This is her first death anniversary when my husband, her son the late Col. S.R. Mohan is not with us, as he passed away on 14.09.2008. He had been sending donations to the Widow Fund every year regularly for many years and we have also decided to donate, on this solemn day every year. Accordingly, I am hereby donating Rs.1000/- towards the GMS Widow Fund.—Mrs. Shakuntala Mohan w/o the late Lt. Col. S.R. Mohan (Retd.), C-461, Defence Colony, New Delhi-110024. • SMT. PREM DATTA: The 2nd death anniversary of Smt. Prem Datta, w/o Shri K.R. Datta of GH-14-460, Paschim Vihar was observed on the 30th Dec. 2008. Shabd Path from religious Poothi of R.S. (Dyal Bagh) was read, as per convention of Sat Sangh. She was a devoted wife, a lovable mother to Smt. Renu Bhandari, and sons Er. Navdeep Datta and Dr. Pradeep Datta. Shalini Wig grand daughter (Dohti) and grand sons Anurag Datta, Anubhav Datta, Sandeep Datta, Rishu Bhandari (Dohta) and Deepika remember their grand mother. Smt. Prem Datta was the daughter of Bk. Anant Ram & Smt. Shanti Devi Chhibber of Bhera (Pak.), Jammu & Lahore. In her memory, her husband Sh. K.R. Datta donated Rs.251 to GMS. • SMT. SARLESH VAID: On the solemn occasion of the 6th death anniversary of my wife, Smt. Sarlesh Vaid, on the coming 24th Feb. 2009, I hereby donate Rs.500/- to GMS in her memory. She died six years back on the 24th Feb., at the age of 64.
Chetan is my pen name (taken from my Kundli) while I am Bhojepotra Vaid by caste. In 1960s, my father, the late Goswami Giridhari Lal Vaid, took very keen part in MS activities. He was one of the organizers to establish a unit in Ghaziabad.—Sudarshan Kumar Chetan, C-72, Vasant Vihar, Delhi Road, Saharanpur (U.P.). Ph.: 0132-2711985, 3291406. • SHRI VED VYAS CHHIBBER: The 15th death anniversary of Sh. Ved Vyas Chhibber was observed on the 31st Dec. 08. On this occasion, his wife, Smt. Santosh Chhibber, performed havan and Brahm Bhoj at her house. She donated Rs.1000 to GMS in the memory of her husband. She also donated Rs.500/- to the Rohini/Pitampura Mohyal Sabha, of which she is an active member. Shri Ved Vyas Chhibber, fondly called ‘Vedi’, was the son of the late Bhai Sri Ram Chhibber. He was a staunch Mohyal, a true gentleman, who handled all the responsibilities with courage and a smile. He was known for his simplicity, honesty and humility. Being a good-hearted person, he always commanded the love and respect of others. He was a disciplined person and a perfectionist. He was always cheerfull with an effervescent smile. He will always be fondly remembered as a God-fearing noble man. May his soul rest in peace! Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife.–Smt. Santosh Chhibber, QU-62A, Pitampura, New Delhi. • BK. TRILOK NATH VAID (21.08.1917-30.05.2004): s/o Bk. Pran Nath Vaid of Kolkata 74 Theatre Rd., Kolkata-17. On your 4th death anniversary, all family members remember you every day. You are always in our hearts. In your memory, I am donating Rs.500/- to GMS Widow Fund. • CAPT. BAKSHI SARDAR CHAND: s/o the late Bk. Fateh Chand Lau and Smt. Kartar Devi was born in 1903 at Guliana (Pak.). He served the Army in 2nd Lancers and, after a leg injury, which he sustained, during the partition of India, he joined Army Education Corps. He retired from the Army in 1956 and settled at Yamuna Nagar. He passed away on 1st Jan. 1990. On his 18th death anniversary his youngest daughter Mrs. Urmil Dutta, wife of the late Maj. R. Dutta has donated Rs.500/- to be credited to the existing “Maj. R.Dutta–Smt. Urmil Datta trust” with GMS. ADDITION TO TRUST • Shri Ashwini Datta of USA has donated Rs.10,000/- to be added in “Ch. Harnam Dass Datt and Preetam Dei Relief Fund Trust’’ through Shri S.N. Datta. Ashwani Datta, a budding young man is nephew of Shri S.N. Datta. His act of donation in the fond and everlasting memory of Mohyal Ratna Ch. Harnam Das Datt & Smt. Preetam Dei Trust, he has set an example to the upcoming generation of the Mohyal youth to emulate his example. • Ms. Manisha Dutta, C4C/115 Janakpuri, New Delhi-110058, has donated Rs.500/- to GMS, on the 25th death anniversary of her Dadi the late Smt. Shanta Devi Datta, who expired on 23.12.1983. The amount is to be added to “Smt. Shanta Devi Dutta & Ch. Ram Dass Dutta of Khui-Vehra Lahore Trust”. • Sh. S.C. Bali (Advocate), r/o 33-A (PVT.) Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, has donated Rs.1000 to GMS for addition to “Shri Ghanshyam Bali & Smt. Vidhya Bali Education Trust’’. • Shri S.L. Dutta, r/o S-180 Greater Kailash, New Delhi, has donated Rs.10,000/- to GMS for addition to the existing trust in the name of his parents “Mehta Amar Nath Dutta, Smt. Maina Wanti Dutta, Smt. Raj Kumari Dutta of Bajwala Duttan Distt. Jhelum Trust’’. Smt. Sita Dutta w/o Sh. S.L. Dutta also donated Rs.10,000 to GMS for addition to the existing trust in the name of her respected parents, “Bk Jamiat Rai Vaid Smt. Parbati Vaid of Dehra Bakshian Distt. Rawalpindi Trust’’. • We pay our respectful homage to our revered parents, Bakshi Hari Chand Chhibber, (attained Nirvana on 24th Dec. 1965) and Smt. Sundri Devi Chhibber (attained Nirvana on 28th Nov. 1977) of Shamsabad, District Campbelpur (Pakistan) in whose eternal memory stands erected a double room deluxe Suite in the Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar and a Trust styled as “Bakshi Hari Chand–Smt. Sundri Devi Chhibber (Shamsabadwale) Memorial Trust’’ with the GMS. “We never forget the dear ones we love, As our humble tribute, and gratitude, we offer a sum of Rs.2000/- towards the above said Trust to take the total corpus to Rs.32,000/-. Fondly remembered: 1. B.L. Chhibber, I.R.S. (Retd.), Vice-President, GMS (son) Chhibber & Chhibber (Regd.)
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