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MOHYAL MITTER
THE PRESIDENT’S CLARION CALL THE President’s Nine Point Action Mantra is a clarion call, deemed as the Nine Point Commandments, impacting on the deep concerns, social and moral obligation and prime responsibility of the General Mohyal Sabha, our Apex Body, towards the community at large. In an emotional address our President expressed his profound sense of gratitude for the confidence, high regard and “love and affection bestowed on me by all of you, and feel heartened by your unanimous approval for the various projects espoused by the GMS and by the Grace of God Almighty...........” The President Rzd. B.D. Bali, our mentor, has spoken out his heart and very coherently spelled out the tasks before the community, tasks adumbrated in the Nine Point Action Plan, encompassing a wide range of subjects. A heavy responsibility devolves on the leaders of the Local Sabhas to spread the message of the Nine Point Action Plan and to strive to the utmost for its implementation in letter and spirit. We have embarked on a sacred and ambitious mission to fulfill the aspirations of our youth and the coming generations. Youth are enterprising, innovative, the arbiters of change. It up to us to inspire them to achieve and to reach their goals of life, and to assume responsibilities of managing community affairs. We are on the right road to progress, and fortunate, that we have a leader, ennobled with the rare instinct to understand the hardships felt by the underprivileged members of the fraternity and to restore a sense of optimism, to wipe the tears of the lowliest amongst us. Our efforts should be sustained, continuous and foccused on achieving our objective of a vibrant, cohesive brotherhood. The GMS decision to set up a Career Counselling Committee is indeed a laudable step, for education is one’s biggest asset and wealth. We are at the cross roads of an historic moment and proud participants charged with the responsibility to implement the Magna Carta (Charter) envisioned by our President Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali. GRACIOUS GESTURE In response to the President’s Clarion Call, the first Sabha which has responded to the Call is Mohyal Sabha Pitampura / Rohini which has handed over a handsome donation of Rupees one lac one thousand to the President in the GMS Managing Committee Meeting held on 14th June 09, collected by them from all the members of their Sabha towards the Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan. This is a very laudable effort which should be emulated by other Sabhas to pool up their resources and be a part of the great institution. —N.D.D MOHYAL YOUTH CAMP–2009 DELHI/DEHRADUN/DELHI (TRAVEL BY TRAIN) Attention of all Local Sabhas/Youth Wings are invited to Youth Camp ‘09 as per schedule published in June issue of Mohyal Mitter. Unlike previous years, separate letters will be sent to all concerned and also through Mohyal Mitter as open invitation to youth to participate in the Youth Camp at Dehradun. THIS TIME THE SPECIAL FEATURE WILL BE THAT WE SHALL ENDEAVOUR TO TAKE THE PARTICIPANTS FROM DELHI & NCR BY TRAIN FOR JOURNEY DELHI/DEHRADUN/DELHI. This will be done on first come first serve basis. Those reaching direct will also have to register their names with GMS so as to arrange for their stay/meals. GMS will subsidise the expense and register names just with a token amount of Rs.200/- per head by train and will also subsidise 50% of normal bus fare. For advance rail reservation, information about participants (like name, age, sex, complete address & telephone no. etc.) must be furnished latest by 20.07.09 to Youth Wing GMS Secretariat. There shall be no charge for boarding & lodging. Participants opting for travel by train (from Delhi & NCR only) will have to reach at the Delhi Railway Station, on their own as per time schedule given to them after the rail reservation is made (i.e. to leave Delhi on the 1st Oct., at about 10.00 p.m). Adjoining Local Sabhas may mutually tie-up to organize youth to participate, but 50% subsidy will be provided only in case of 45 passengers, who actively participate in the Youth Camp. Children below 12 years of age should be accompanied by some elder family member. We plan to enjoy one meal at MOHYAL ASHRAM HARIDWAR on way back and catch train on 3rd evening at 8 p.m. (to reach Delhi on 4th Morning around 8.00 a.m.). Yogesh Mehta, LETTERS AN EXEMPLARY PRECEDENT My dear Mohan Sahib, It was very gracious of you indeed to respond so promptly to my appeal for donations for Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan and I appreciate your handing over a sum of Rs.1,01,000/- collected from various members of your Sabha. It is very magnanimous of your Sabha to do so and I wish to thank you and members of your Sabha for the same. I am quite sure that other Sabhas will emulate your laudable act and come forward with donations collected from the members in their jurisdiction to complete the prestigious project without any delay. With all good wishes to you and all members of your Sabha. Yours sincerely, DONATION FOR MOHYAL ASHRAM VRINDAVAN Respected Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali ji We the members of Mohyal Sabha Rohini/Pitampura, Delhi had the privilege to attend, in the large numbers, the Bhumi Punjan and Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony on 14.02.09 of Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan, another feather in the cap of GMS. It is all due to your foresigntedness and honest and dedicated approach to all the projects completed so far. In your address to the participants at the function, you had apprised them that about 3.5 crores will be required for the construction of the Ashram and conveyed your earnest desire that this cost be met from the donations of the Mohyal Biradari, no matter whether it is a big or small donation. You had also desired that more and more people should contribute for this noble cause. In response to your appeal to the Biradari, funds are pouring in fast. Our sabha also wants to take part in this noble cause and we have collected Rs.101000/- from our members for this purpose which is sent herewith. We assure you, sir, that Rohini/Pitampura Sabha will work shoulder to shoulder with GMS under your guidance as has been done in the past. Kindly accept this humble contribution from our sabha. O.P. Mohan, President NOSTALGIC REMINISCENCES Dear Sir, The title page of Mohyal Mitter for the month of April, 2009 published the photograph containing several couples who were lucky to enjoy the pleasures of their Anniversary with the Grace of Almighty. I am familiar with the prominent faces Smt. Nita Bali and Shri B.D. Bali with the most appropriate caption “Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali and Smt. Nita Bali’’. I pray to Almighty Lord Rama to bestow his choicest blessings on the couples in the photo so that they may enjoy more such pleasures in future. Now, personally, the photograph of Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali and Smt. Nita Bali has emotionally taken me decades back, when I was invited for a discourse on Shri Ramayana in W-39, Greater Kailash-I, New Delhi-110048. I still remember that the whole atmosphere was charged with deep spirituality. Every member of the family was moving with ecstasy and I was thanking Lord Rama, from the core of my heart, for providing me with such a rare occasion in a household. Of course, the theme of Shri Ram Katha was enjoyed by everybody present. After the formalities like lunch etc., I returned to my residence and wrote my heartiest feelings in a letter to respected Rzd. B.D. Bali. After years, the second time I met respected Rzd. B.D. Bali was on the sad demise of my most lovable Punjabi Poet, Sh. Jitender Nath Bali, who used to respectfully call me “Guru Ji’’. After this, the only opportunity, which revived my respect for the ideal couple, was through the most fascinating title page of Mohyal Mitter for the month of April, 2009, depicting the lucky “Anniversary Couple’’ being mentioned as “Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali and Smt. Nita Bali’’. My purpose in writing this letter is to thank the Executive Editor Shri N.D. Datta, and his colleagues, for providing an old man like me an opportunity to pray to the Almighty Lord Rama to bestow His blessings on the most religious couple, so that they may continue their sacred work of uplifting and uniting the Mohyal Brahmins. These are my personal feelings which your title page aroused. Trilok Nath Mohan GRATEFUL THANKS Respected Mohan Sahib, I feel immense pleasure to receive the Greeting Card on my birthday on the 15th May from Rzd. B.D. Bali Sahib and members of the Managing Committee. It is a good gesture by the GMS and I feel proud to be a member of the Mohyal Community. Relatives may forget to wish me on the birthday, but not you.
On this occasion, I offer a small token of affection in the form of a cheque for Rs. 501 to GMS. I wish the Apex Body of GMS may continue to touch the endless steps of success under the noble guidance of Rzd. B.D. Bali. Once again, I express my gratitude and many many thanks to GMS. M.L. Dutta, HIGH HONOUR FOR MOHYAL OCTOGENARIAN The veteran Mohyal Shri Kashmiri Lal Mohan (Zakir), former President Mohyal Sabha, Chandigarh, the fabeled litterateur, Secretary Haryana Urdu Academy, Panchkula, Chairman Shramik Vidhyapeeth, (Ministry of Human Resources, Chandigarh) is the proud receipient of numerous awards, for his singular achievements in the propagation and advancement of Urdu.
Zakir Sahib was recently honoured with the title of Fakhir-e-Haryana and a cash amount of Rs.1.51 lakh by Chief Minister Shri Bhupinder Singh Hooda for his contribution and services to Urdu language on the occasion of his 90th birth anniversary. This announcement was made at a reception to felicitate Shri Kashmiri Lal Zakir at Ghalib Institute in New Delhi. The function was organised by Aalmi Urdu Adab, a Urdu magazine in coordination with the management of Ghalib Institute. The Urdu magazine has published special issue on the contribution of Zakir Sahib to Urdu literature released by ‘The Honb’ble Governor Shri A.R. Kidwai. Zakir Sahib is associated with the Haryana Urdu Academy for the past 22 years and has written a number of short stories (Afsana), poems and novels highlighting social problems and others. Besides, he has so far authored 120 books in Urdu. Felicitating the 90-year-old author, the Haryana CM Shri Bhupinder Singh Hooda, reminded the audience that Shri Kashmiri Lal Zakir had been contributing to the Urdu literature for the past 70 years. He has been associated with the Urdu magazine of the Haryana Government, Taamir-e-Haryana, Releasing the special issue of the Aalmi Urdu Adab the Hon’ble Shri Kidwai named Kashmiri Lal Zakir a “young man’’ at the age of 90. This is indeed a fabluous, praiseworthy achievement by the versatile personality of Zakir Sahib, who has done the fraternity proud. His illustrious daughter Prof. Kamlesh Mohan is Head, Department of History, Punjab University, Chandigarh. She is widely travelled and has attended International Conference in Namibia, South-West Africa. Shri O.P. Mehta, President of MS Rohtak, is younger brother of Zakir Sahib. Mohyal Saint the late Swami Sevanandji Giri and Shri Kashmiri Lal Mohan were school mates. The family hails from Jammu.
INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION OF MERIT MERIT has recently registered its international presence as the first organization from India to become the Research Partner of MATURE along with universities like Zentrum fÜr soziale Innovation (ZSI), Austria, University of Salford, UK, University of the Basque Country, Spain, University of Karlsruhe, Institute AIFB, Germany, University of Leeds, UK, University of Cyprus, The Centre for Futurism in Education, Ben Gurion University, Israel, Pforzheim University of Applied Sciences, Human Resources Competence Center, Germany, University of Klagenfurt, Austria. Mature a is large- scale Integrating Project (IP) for Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL), co-founded by the European Commission. Its present tenure is from April 2008 to March 2012. (Refer website: http://mature-ip.eu/associate-partners).
The International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP), an associate of UNESCO, is also involved in the MATURE Project in the form of AGORA Life Long Learning. The project trainees of MERIT and CEO MERIT, Dr. Rattan K. Datta, were invited to submit papers on the following subjects for World Conference on Computers in Education (WCCE 2009), being held in Brazil in July, 2009: (Refer website: www.wcce2009.org). (1) It Curriculum Development in the Current Chaotic State of Technology. Presenter: Dr. Rattan K. Datta.
These papers have already been put on the WCCE-2009 website and a time slot of two hours has been allotted for their presentation on July 28, 2009. Dr. Rattan K. Datta and both the trainees will proceed to Brazil during the last week of July 2009 to present their papers at WCCE 2009. They have, been granted 750 Euro each by the organizers. Since this amoung is not adquate to meet the travelling and other expenses the Computer Society of India (CSI) has also been requested to provide funds. (Vinay Kumar Dutta) VRINDAVAN ROOM DONATION ‚ Further to the payment of the first instalment of Rs. 25,000/-, Lt. Col. (Retd.) Balraj Chhibber, r/o B-99, Lohia Nagar, Ghaziabad-201001, and his family, have paid the balance amount of Rs. 2,25,000/-, for a room in the proposed Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan as under:- ‚ In continuation of the payment of the first installment of Rs.50,000/-, Maj. J.K. Chhibber (Retd.), r/o 247, Sector ‘A’ Shastri Nagar, Jodhpur-342 003, has paid Rs.50,000/- to GMS, as the 2nd instalment towards donation for a room in Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan. ‚ Shri Ashok Dutta has paid an additional amount of Rs. 1,00,000/-, on behalf of his mother, Smt. Vimla Dutta, towards the upgradation of her donation for a room to that of a suite in the Vrindavan Ashram, in memory of his respected father, the late Shri Nityanand Dutt (of Rawalpindi). DONATION ‚ Smt. Sudharshan Mohan (of Kanjrur) r/o Chiranjeev Vihar, Ghaziabad has donated Rs.1001/- to GMS for the Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan, in the memory of her husband, the late Shri Dharam Dev Mohan (of Balladwal).
Her family comprises of two sons Sh. Naveen Mohan and Sh. Vinay Mohan, daughters-in-law, Smt. Neena Mohan and Smt. Pinky Mohan and four daughters the late Smt. Nirmal Dutta w/o the late Sh. Baldev Dutta, Smt. Renu Dutta w/o Sh. Surinder Dutta, Smt. Manju Bali, w/o Shri V.K. Bali, Smt. Rajni Dutta w/o Sh. Vinay Kr. Dutta and Smt. Jyoti Dutta w/o Shri Ashok Dutta. ‚ Shri Sandeep Datta s/o the late Sh. Jagat Kr. Datta, has announced a donation of Rs.51000/- for the proposed Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, in the memory of his grandparents the late Dr. Krishan Lal Dutta, the late Smt. Mohini Kaur Datta, the late Smt. Ram Dulari Mehta and the late Smt. Motia Rani, and paid Rs.11000/- to GMS as 1st instalment for the promised donation.
Ms. Sukanya Dutt and Prince Sunjot Dutt, daughter and son, respectively of Shri Sandeep Datta, r/o A-3/12, IInd Floor, Front Side, Janakpuri, New Delhi-58 have paid Rs. 5000/- to the GMS as the 2nd installment of the amount announced by them in memory of their grandfather the late Sh. Jagat K. Dutta former Patron and President MS Janakpuri. Sandeep Datta, s/o the late Sh. Jagat Kr. Dutta, has promised that as soon as the Vrindavan ashram is inaugurated and Langar Funds come into action, he will donate Rs.11000/- each on the following occasions: (1) Birthday of his daughter Ms. Sukanya Dutt on the 6th Feb. LANGAR ‚ Nirmal Dutta, EB-202, Maya Enclave, New Delhi, has donated Rs.11000/- towards the Langar Fund at the Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan on behalf of the Chhibber family, in the everlasting memory of her late father, Bakshi Gian Chand Chhibber, s/o the late Bakshi Khem Raj Chhibber, Bakshi Gian Chand Chhibber was born at Kohat (Pak.) and left for his heavenly abode on July 8, 1987. Date of Langar: 8th July. HARIDWAR LANGAR FUND ‚ Shri Vijay Mohan, r/o 63 Pkt.-I, Sector-14, Dwarka, New Delhi-110075, Tel.: 09810946874, has donated Rs.11,000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, in memory of his mother the late Smt. Bimla Mohan. Date of Langar: 1st July. ‚ Shri Ajay Dahiya, r/o C-9, Green View Apartments, Sector-9, Rohini, Delhi-85, has donated Rs. 11,000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, in memory of his mother the late Smt. Ved Kumari. ‚ Shri Kuldeep Kumar Bali, r/o E-1, Associate Apts., I.P. Extn. Delhi-110092, Tel.: 011-22246309 has donated Rs.11000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, in memory of his wife, the late Smt. Anila Bali. Date of Langar: 7th Dec. ‚ Shri Yogesh Datta and Smt. Vandana Datta, son and daughter-in-law of the late Smt. Shakuntala Datta and the late Sh. Ram Bhaj Datta of Kalkaji, New Delhi, r/o 152, Headstone Lane, North Harrow, London have donated Rs.11000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram Haridwar in memory of the late Smt. Shakuntla Datta. Her death anniversary falls on 29th May.–through S.N. Chhibber, B-330, Saraswati Vihar, Delhi-34, Tel.: 27014173, 9811741013. Date of Langar: 29th May. Donation for Widow Fund Education Fund ‚ Shri Sandeep Datta, r/o A-3/12 IInd Floor, Janakpuri, New Delhi-110058, has made the following donations to GMS: Financial aid to Widow ‚ Shri P.K. Datta, MC member, GMS and r/o H-133 Residencey Green, Gurgaon, has donated Rs.5000/- to the GMS, for giving financial aid for one month to 10 widows. Topper in ICSE Board Exam –Vandita Chhibber Ku. Vandita Chhibber d/o Shri Vivek Chhibber & Smt. Sushmita Chhibber, grand daughter of Bhai Prem Chhibber & Smt. Prem Chhibber, great grand daughter of the late Rai Sahib J.D. Chhibber & the late Budhwanti Chhibber of Gwalior & Karyala (Pak.) passed her X ICSE Board Exam-2009.
In Mayo College Girls School, Ajmer (Raj.), she topped in Maths as well as the ICSE Board Exam, securing 100% in Maths, 96% in Economics with 92% Aggregate. As a reward for her achievement, her father, Vivek Chhibber took her on a 15-day Holiday Trip to Bangkok and Hong Kong. He assisted her in arranging the air ticket, accommodation, visa, overseas medical insurance etc. to make her conversant with such matters. She was lucky to get encouragement and guidance from two senior Mohyal Teachers in her school viz; Mrs. Ameeta Lau and Mrs. Namrata Dutta Incidentally, the Mayo College Girls School is the brainchild of a Mohyal Educationist, Mr. H.L. Dutt (now in Lucknow), who was earlier Principal of the Mayo College for Boys. He established the Girls School on the vast open grounds available in the Mayo College. As Mohyals, we are proud to see the huge pavalion named as “H.L. Dutt Pavilion’’ as soon as we enter the Mayo Girls School premises at Ajmer. On this happy occasion, her grand mother, Smt. Prem Chhibber, donated Rs.501/- to GMS Education Fund. Bhai Prem Chhibber HIGH MARKS ‚ Dhananjay Dutta, s/o Shri Sunil Dutta and Smt. Manju Dutta secured the highest marks in his school, viz; Apeejay School Pitampura, New Delhi, in Home Science. He is a brilliant student and has secured 75.5% in the best four subjects.
Though Home-Science is a subject of interest for girls even then he surpassed all the girl candiates in his school. He is now pursuing Hotel Management in Pusa Institute, New Delhi. On this occasion, his happy mother Smt. Manju Dutta, presented Rs.501/- to GMS. ‚ Lakshay Mehta s/o Shri Rajesh Mehta & Smt. Anju Mehta, r/o Sainik Colony, Faridabad and grandson of Sh. R.B. Mehta & Smt. Raj Kumari Mehta, r/o E-93, Arya Samaj Road, Uttam Nagar, New Delhi-59, has passed his Xth CBSE Exam with distinction in all subjects, securing 85% marks. He is the student of DAV Sr. Sec. School, Sainik Colony, Sector-49, Faridabad.
On this happy occasion, his grand father, Sh. R.B. Mehta (Mohan), donated Rs.251/- towards the Education Fund of GMS. May he get more successes, in his future course of life. ‚ Rashika Mehta & Vipul Mehta, daughter & son of Shri Virendra Mehta and Smt. Renu Mehta and grand daughter & grandson of Shri R.B. Mehta & Smt. Raj Kumari Mehta, r/o E-93, Arya Samaj Road, Uttam Nagar, New Delhi-59, have secured 80% marks each, in Class Xth & Class Xth respectively CBSE Exams, 09. They are students of the Central School, Janakpuri, New Delhi-110058.
Vipul Mehta had earlier scored 80.7% marks in the Xth Class and recieved the Pratibhashalee Mohyal Vidyarthee Samman, in 07. On this happy occasion, their grand father, Sh. R.B. Mehta (Mohan), donated Rs.251/- towards the Education Fund of GMS. May they get more such successes in their future course of life. ‚ Km. Aastha Mohan, daughter of Smt. Alka Mohan and Shri Anurag Mohan, r/o Flat No.148, Golden Jubilee Apartments, DDA SFS Flats, Sector-11, Extn., Rohini, Delhi-85, and grand daughter of Shri O.P. Mohan, President MS Rohini-Pitampura, secured 87% marks in X Class examination of CBSE 2009. She secured 91% marks in Maths, 90% in English and 91% Social Studies. Her happy father Sh. Anurag Mohan, presented Rs.151/- to GMS on this occasion.
YOUTH FORUM Vocational Guidance & Counseling 1. Mrs. Meena Datta has been co-opted as ladies member of the Committee in its meeting held on 17th May 2009. 2. To develop data base on the profile of the students from 9th to 12th standard, a format has been published in June 2009 issue of Mohyal Mitter (also posted on GMS Website..). The students are once again requested to fill up and the send the same through e-mail or by post to Mr. Vinay Kumar Dutta (MERIT) at the earliest. Secretary General, GMS has also requested Presidents/Secretaries of the local sabhas through his letter dated 11th June, 2009 to collect this information in respect of the students of their areas and send the same. 3. Mohyal Quiz Contest-2 has been published in this issue of Mohyal Mitter/also posted on GMS website. The participants should send their answers through e-mail or post to Mr. Vinay Kumar Dutta (MERIT) latest by 15th July 2009.Late entries will not be considered. 4. Suggestions/views/comments on the above are welcomed. Thought for parents from Dr. Rattan K Datta “Dear Students & the parents For skills in Basic math and science, we need to thank to some extent our genes and to a great extent our First Prime Minister Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru who encouraged youth to go for science education. He established a number of scientific labs, honored scientists. The scientists’ pay scales were fixed even higher than the scales of IAS officers, though today these are not so. He used to state that for scientists he wants the best. Scientists are the backbone of a country and without their discoveries the technology will become obsolete. So, Pt Nehru’s scientific temper is required to encourage India’s progress for which more emphasis should be given for Basic science and Math. We therefore would like to urge the parents to encourage their wards to choose science stream and scientific temper.” Yogesh Mehta Vinay Kumar Dutta MOHYAL QUIZ CONTEST–2 Q1. Which was the first Indian Bank to open an International branch & where? GMS MANAGING COMMITTEE Date: 15th March 2009 PRESENT Representative Members: Shri Vinay Datta, Shri Hari Sharan Datta, Shri OP Mohan, Shri GL Mehta, Shri Ram Sarup Dutt, Shri L.P Mehta, Shri Santosh Vaid, Shri Navdeep Datta. Patrons/Parthisht/GMSLM: Smt. Uma Mohan, Chander Prabha Mohan, Prof J.S Bali, Shri Kulbir Mohan, Shri GP Chhibber, Shri Sunil Dutt, Shri SP Vaid, Shri Hariom Mehta, Shri Dalip Singh Datta, Shri KG Mohan, Shri J.L. Bali, Mrs. Meena Datta, Shri SK Bali, Shri PL Mehta, Shri N.K. Vaid Shri Pawan Bakshi, Shri Raman Chhibber, Shri Rajiv Chhibber. Guests: Shri Vineet Chhibber, Shri Pramod Mehta, Shri Rajesh Mohan, Shri Rajeev Datta, Shri Pardeep Datta, Shri Rajeev Mehta, Shri Vinay Kr. Datta, Deepti Mehta, Shri Rattan K. Dutt, Shri Kul Bhushan Bakshi, Shri S.C. Bali, Shri Vinod Bali, Shri Puneet Dutt, Shri Somraj Bali, Smt. Pallavi Dutta, Ms Sonali Dutta, Smt. Sushma Mehta, Smt. Surbhi Mehta, Dr. S.K. Vaid, Shri Anil Vaid. Regrets: Rzd. Ashwani Bali, Shri Ashwani Bakshi, Bk. N.D. Datta, Shri Anil Bakshi, Shri Darshan Lal Bali, Shri P.K Datta. Sad News: After the Mohyal prayer, members stood in silence for two minutes in homage to the following members of the biradari, who had passed away recently: Introduction of Newcomers: On the request of the Secretary General, those who were attending the meeting for the first time, introduced themselves. Golden Jubilee Wedding Anniversary: Bouquets were presented to Rzd. B.D. Bali and Mrs. Nita Bali, on their Golden Jubilee Wedding Anniversary, celebrated on the 1st March 2009. On this occasion, Mrs. Nita Bali announced a donation of Rs.11000/- for the Langar Fund at the Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan. Date of Langar: 1st March. Confirmation of Minutes: Shri D.V. Mohan, Secretary General, read out the minutes of the meeting held on the 8th February 2009, which were confirmed, unanimously. Presentation of Accounts: Shri S.K. Chhibber, Secretary Finance, presented the Statement of Accounts for the month January 2009, which was passed. He was requested to circulate, in advance, a summary of the accounts to the President, the three Vice Presidents and the Secretary General, GMS, in future. Mohyal Bhawans at Ambala City & Hoshiarpur: Shri D.V. Mohan stated that it was a matter of pleasure that the Mohyal Bhawan of MS Ambala City will be completed shortly and will be inaugurated by Rzd. B.D. Bali, President, GMS, on the 12th April 2009; and the Bhoomi Pujan and Foundation Stone laying ceremony of the Mohyal Bhawan, Hoshiarpur, will be performed by Rzd. B.D. Bali, on the 19th April 2009. He also added that Union Minster & Ambala City MP, Kum. Selja, has recommended a grant of Rs. 2 lacs for the construction of the Mohyal Bhawan, to MS Ambala City from her MPLAD Fund; and Shri Tikshn Sood, a Minster in the Punjab Government, has given a grant of Rs. 50,000/- to MS Hoshiarpur, for their Bhawan. Land for Hostel from the Delhi University: Shri D.V. Mohan informed that the GMS had written to the Vice Chancellor of the Delhi University, a few months back for the allotment of a plot of land within their campus for construction of a hostel for the students of the university. A positive reply has been received from the Dy. Registrar of the university, to indicate our acceptance of the following two conditions, for consideration of our request: (1) The hostel should be open to all Delhi University students, irrespective of their race, caste, creed or religion; and A reply accepting these conditions has since been sent to the university. Members welcomed the initiative and expressed the hope that the proposal will come through. Report on Bhoomi Pujan & Foundation laying ceremony of Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan: Giving a report on the twin functions, the Secretary General stated that these were a grand success. The GMS had expected about 250 participants; as against this, the number of participants were about 500. Sincere efforts had been made to provide accommodation and food to all of them. Shri Ashwani Bali had taken care of the accommodation part and Shri Yogesh Mehta and his volunteers on the serving of lunch. While thanking both of them, he also expressed his gratitude to Smt. Krishan Lata Chhibber and her husband, Shri S.K. Chhibber, for their untiring efforts for arranging the floral decorations at the venue of the functions. He added that the GMS has received congratulatory messages from many members of the community on the success of the functions. He stated that it has since been raining donations for the construction of the Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan as well as for the Langar Fund there. In addition to the donations already made/promised for the construction of the Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, the following new donations for rooms at the Vrindavan Ashram have also been received: (1) Smt. Vimla Dutt, Mumbai* Rs. 2,50,000/- (through her son Shri Ashok Dutta). Shri O.P. Mohan, President, MS, Rohini/Pitampura, announced that their sabha will be contributing a minimum of Rs. 50,000/- for the Vrindavan Ashram construction. Shri D.V. Mohan added that the Mathura-Vrindavan Development Authority has since issued a notification enhancing the permissible ground coverage and FAR. It may, therefore, be possible to add a few more rooms in the proposed Ashram, in addition to those envisaged earlier. Rzd. B.D. Bal mentioned that it was proposed to have a meeting with the Architect, Shri Satish Bali, shortly, to discuss and finalise the architectural plans of the Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan. Room Donations at Haridwar: 1. Major S.B Dutt of Dehradun, donated Rs. 50,000/- towards a room at the Mohyal Ashram Haridwar, as the last and financial instalment. 2. Shri Gulcharn Lal Datta of Georgia, also donated Rs. 50,000/- towards the last and final instalment for a room at the Mohyal Sewa Sadan, Haridwar. Langar Fund Donation, Haridwar: 1. Col. R.S.K Bali & brothers donated in memory of their parents, Rzd. Nand Lal Bali & Smt. Kuldipika Devi Bali. Date of Langar: 24th January. Progressive Total : Reported in the last meeting: 916 Langar Fund Donations Vrindavan: 1. Col. K.K Mehta of Prasad Nagar, New Delhi, donated in memory of his parents, Mehta L.R Bhimwal & Smt. Krishnawanti Mehta. Date of Langar: 6th October. 2. Dr. Vidya Rattan Vaid & Smt. Swarn Kanta Vaid Date of Langar: 4th May. 3. Bhai Prithvi Raj Chhibber of Thane donated in memory of his parents, Bhai Ram Lubhaya & Smt. Ram Rakshi Chhibber. Date of Langar: 10th December. 4. Smt. Chandra Kanta Chhibber of Barara donated in memory Smt. Sheetal Kumari Datt & Shri Nakul Sain Dutt. Date of Langar: 16th May. 5. Smt. Sudarshan Devi Vaid of Delhi donated in memory of her husband Shri Bal Ram Vaid. Date of Langar: 30th January. 6. Major M.B Dutt & brothers of Agra donated in memory of their younger brother, Shri Shamsher Bahadur Dutt. Date of Langar: 3rd September. 7. Shri Varun Dogra & Rajat Dogra of Gurgaon donated, on the birth anniversary of Shri Davinder Dogra. Date of Langar: 6th March. 8. Shri Rajesh Datta & Smt. Rosy Datta, son & daughter in-law of Shri Dalip Singh Datta of Yamuna Par Delhi donated, on their wedding anniversary. Date of Langar: 20th February. 9. Shri JM Vaid & brothers donated, in memory of Smt. Shanti Devi Vaid and Shri Hari Datt Vaid. Date of Langar: 22nd February. 10. Smt. Prakash Datta of Ambala. Date of Langar: 2nd January. Progressive Total: Reported in the last meeting: 8 New Trust: Wg. Cdr. (Retd.) Inder Kumar Bali of Solan has expressed his desire to open a New Education Trust with an initial amount of Rs. 5 lakhs, with GMS, in the name of his late brother, Shri Ashutosh (Honey) Bali, who had expired in 1971, at the age of 14 years. On-the-spot collections: Membership fees: Rs. 8,400/-. GMSLM: The following were admitted as Life Members of the GMS on payment of the prescribed fee of Rs. 2100/-: Members greeted this announcement with applause. But Shri D.V. Mohan pointed out that we have still a long way to go to achieve the target of 5000 set by the President, Rzd. B.D. Bali, and stated that efforts to enroll more and more life members will continue with still more vigour. Birthdays/Wedding Anniversaries: The house greeted the following MC members, whose birthdays/wedding anniversaries were falling in March 2009: Birthday: Shri VM Mohan, Secunderabad 21st March. Wedding Anniversaries: 1. Smt. Nita Bali & Rzd. B.D. Bali 1st March. Prayer for Speedy Recovery: It was informed that Shri Vipin Bali, former GMS MC member, has been hospitalized due to a serious heart problem and paralytic attack and was in coma. The house prayed for his speedy recovery. Shri Yogesh Mehta was requested to organize and coordinate a visit of the GMS office bearers to the hospital. (Shri Vipin Bali has since expired on the 7th April 2009.) Other Points: (1) It was decided that the uptodate names of room donors for the Sewa Sadan, Haridwar, would be displayed prominently on a new Board at the entrance. (2) It was announced that Shri G.L. Datta of Georgia has made a donation for purchase of an AC for the Sewa Sadan. The house thanked him for this nice gesture. (3) The representatives of MS Dehradun, present at the meeting, requested that the GMS may consider organizing a function at Dehradun, which the local sabha would be happy to host. (4) A suggestion was made for providing a lift in ‘B’ block at the Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar. It was felt that the purpose would be served if a corridor were provided at the top floor between the Sewa Sadan (which has a lift) and the ‘B’ block. The feasibility of doing this would be considered in consultation with our Architect. (It has since been studied and it is not feasible). (5) It was suggested that a ramp and a wheel chair should be provided at the Mohyal Ashram & Sewa Sadan, Haridwar, for the convenience of the aged and the physically handicapped. (6) It was agreed that the matter of installing the Pratimas of Saptharishis in the Meditation Hall in the Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, would be expedited. (7) Smt. Krishan Lata Chhibber, Secretary Istri Wing, informed that three more marriages had been solemnized arising out of the Matrimonial Mela organized by the GMS in December 2008. Invitations for these marriages had been received in the GMS. A representative from the GMS had attended the marriages, blessed the couples and presented them with a copy each of Mohyal History. She added that there may be many more cases where information may not have been received by the GMS. She appealed to the parents/guardians to at least send an intimation, if not an invitation, to the GMS about such marriages, solemnized either through the Matrimonial Mela, Shaadi Durbar or the matrimonial advertisements in the Mohyal Mitter, and assured that every effort would be made to ensure that the GMS representative attends the marriage and present a copy of the Mohyal History to the couple, along with the blessings of the GMS. (8) About Community Marriages, Smt. Krishan Lata Chhibber informed that, despite many appeals, there had not been any response either from the community or from the local sabhas in this regard. (9) Shri Pradeep Dutta from Faridabad expressed his desire to involve himself in Mohyal youth activities. He was asked to get in touch with Shri Yogesh Mehta, Secretary Youth Affairs & Sports. Before the meeting concluded, Rzd. B.D. Bali profusely thanked the members and all others, who had wished them on their Golden Jubilee Wedding anniversary. He recalled that he has had the good fortune of receiving the love and affection of the Mohyal community, for which he was grateful. No words could express his feelings when he is showered with so much love and affection. The Mohyal community was one big family and whatever has been achieved by the GMS was due to the combined efforts of all. He has been able to build up the credibility of the GMS, which was one of the main reasons for its progress. He concluded his remarks, once again thanking all for their good wishes to his wife and himself. The meeting came to an end, after Shanti Path led by Smt. Krishan Lata Chhibber, with a vote of thanks to the Chair. Later, a Preethi Bhoj was hosted by Rzd. B.D. Bali & Mrs. Nita Bali, which was relished and enjoyed by all. Date: 12 April 2009
Rep. Members: Shri O.P. Mohan, Shri G.L. Mehta, Shri Surjit Singh Mehta, Shri Pawan Bali, Shri Vijayant Bali, Shri Santosh Vaid, Shri Srikrishan Bali. Regrets.: Rzd. Ashwani Bali. (In view of the Mohyal Milan being organized simultaneously by MS Ambala City, at the same venue, it is possible that some members of the Managing Committee may not have marked their presence.) Sad News: The house mourned the passing away of the following members of the biradari recently: Confirmation of Minutes and Presentation of the statement of accounts for Feb 2009: These items were deferred for consideration in the next meeting. Resolution for the carry forward of excess income over the expenditure during the year 2008-2009 to the next financial year. This Resolution was mandatory and had to be submitted to the Income tax Authorities along with the Balance Sheet for the Assessment year 2009-2010. The Resolution passed unanimously is reproduced below: “The meeting of the Managing Committee of the General Mohyal Sabha held on Sunday 12th April 2009 resolves that as adumbrated in the GMS Constitution, the sabha is committed to rendering all possible aid to deserving widows, the destitutes, aged, the sick and deserving students, to establish centres of learning, Ashrams and Homes of disabled and aged and also extending aid, during calamities etc., charitable dispensaries and that, after meeting the aforesaid obligations, the surplus funds derived by way of donations etc. shall be utilized for building (i) Ashrams (ii) School (iii) Charitable Dispensaries (iv) Home for the Aged and other Capital projects within the next five years”. “It is further resolved that the surplus funds, after meeting the social obligations mentioned above, shall be utilized for acquiring land, preferably in Delhi and adjoining places, in India, in pursuance of the aforementioned objectives. The amount rendered surplus as such, shall be deposited in the Scheduled Banks, in accordance with Section 11 (2) of the Income Tax Act 1961.” Donation for Room at the Mohyal Ashram Haridwar: Dr. Vinod Lakhanpal of USA donated Rs 1.5 lacs for a room at the Mohyal Ashram Haridwar, in memory of his late father, Dr. N.D. Lakhanpal. Donation for Room at the Mohyal Sewa Sadan Haridwar: Shri Prakash Chand Goyal of Bhawani Garh, Dist- Sangrur (Punjab) donated Rs 40,000/-, as first instalment for a room in the Mohyal Sewa Sadan, Haridwar, in memory of his late wife, Smt Pushpa Goyal. Langar Fund donation at Mohyal Ashram Haridwar:1. Shri Ravinder Kumar Chhibber of Kurukshetra, donated in memory of his Maushi Ji Smt. Lalwanti Chhibber. Date of Langar: 27th January. 2. Dr. Dinesh Mehta of Jaipur, donated in memory of his father Shri Dev Datt Mehta. Date of Langar: 27th February. 3. Shri Sunil Bakshi & brothers donated in memory of their mother Smt. Champa Devi Bakshi. Date of Langar: 18th February. 4. Shri Rajiv Mehta of New Delhi, donated in memory of his father Shri Hari Kishan Mehta. Date of Langar: 13th April. 5. Shri Anil Bhasin of New Delhi, donated on wedding anniversary of his parents Jagat Ram Bhasin & Smt., Chandra Kanta Bhasin. Date of Langar: 1st December. 6. Shri GR Dutta of Faridabad, donated through Shri CK Bhai on his birthday. Date of Langar: 5th May. 7. Shri Som Dutt, donated through Shri DV Mohan on birthday of his wife late Smt. Uma Dutt. Date of Langar 3rd October. 8. Shri Narinder Kumar Bhatia of New Delhi, donated in memory of his mother Smt. Savitry Bhatia Rajput. Date of Langar: 13th March. 9. Shri Bal Krishan Bali of Yamuna Nagar, donated in memory of his parents Shri Harnam Dass Bali and Smt. Ishwari Devi. Date of Langar: 13th April. 10. Smt. Pushpa Sudan of Karnal, donated in memory of her husband Shri Krishan Lal Sudan. Date of Langar: 29th March. PROGRESSIVE TOTAL: (a) Reported in the last meeting 919 Donations for room at Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan: 1. Shri Usha Datta of Panchkula, donated 1st instalment of Rs. 25,000/- in memory of her parents Shri Yograj Bali and Smt. Shanti Devi Bali. 2. Shri PK Datta of Gurgaon, donated Rs. 2.5 lacs in memory of his father-in-law Shri Ved Prakash Chhibber and father Shri Gulzari Lal Dutt “Ved Gulzar”. 3. Shri Amod Dutt of Delhi younger brother of Shri PK Dutta, donated Rs. 2.5 lacs in memory of his parents Shri Gulzari Lal Dutta & Mrs. Raj Bansi Dutt “Gulraj”. 4. Bhai Mati Dass Co-operative Urban Credit & Thrift Society, Mehrauli, donated Rs. 51,000/- on 1st Instalment. 2. Smt. Nita Bali & Rzd. B.D Bali, donated on their wedding anniversary. Date of Langar: 1st March. 3. Mrs. Meena Datta & Dr. Rattan K. Datta, donated on their wedding anniversary. Date of Langar: 11th March. 4. Smt. & Shri Prem Prakash Mehta of Hoshiarpur, donated on their marriage anniversary. Date of Langar: 10th August. 5. Rzd. RDS Bali of New Delhi, donated in memory of his wife Smt. Shanta Bali. Date of Langar: 17th June. 6. Shri Anil Gosain Vaid, donated on Punya Tithi of his father late Shri Ram Prakash Gosain (Vaid). Date of Langar: 28th December. 7. Mr. Paul Mehta & Mrs. Tripta Mehta, donated in memory of Dr. Malik Chand and Smt. Dhanwanti Mehta. Date of Langar: 3rd May. PROGRESSIVE TOTAL: (a) Received upto last month 18 Donations for Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan: 1. Smt. Adarsh Sehgal, Smt. Subhag Datta, Smt. Swarn Bakshi and Smt. Smriti Sharma jointly donated Rs. 80,000/- in memory of their parents Bk. Bhagwan Dass Chhibber and Smt. Janki Devi Bakshi and Brother Shri Chaman Lal Chhibber and son-in-law Shri Bhagwant Singh Dutta. 2. Shri Prithvi Raj Chhibber of Thane, donated Rs. 11,000/-. 3. Shri K.R Datta of Paschim Vihar Delhi, donated Rs. 5100. On the spot donations: A total amount of Rs 1,37,851.00 was received as on-the-spot collections. GMS Life Members: 1. Capt. Ranvir Datt Mumbai. Birthdays & Wedding Anniversaries: The house conveyed their greetings to the following members, whose birthdays/wedding anniversaries were falling in the month of April 2009. Birthdays: 1. Dr. Ashok Lav, Delhi 13th April. Marriage Anniversaries: 1. Shri Vijayant Bali, Hoshiarpur 13th April. COMMUNITY NEWS CAPSULE
Date: 10th May, 2009 After Gayatri Mantra & Mohyal prayer, the President welcomed the following Mohyals who were attending the meeting for the frist time or after a long gap: The minutes of the last meeting were read out by the Secretary, HFO M.L. Dutta, and were confirmed by the house. The President again regretted the thin attendance at the meeting which hinders adoption of important resolutions relating to the sabha. It was proposed and unanimously passed that fresh election of office-bearers and executive members be held on 7.06.2009 at 14 Subhash Nagar, Ambala Cantt, r/o Smt. Usha Bali. Smt. Deepa Dutta paid Rs.100 to the sabha as promised in the last meeting. The meeting concluded with the permission of the Chair and thanks to the hosts, Smt. Deepa Dutta and her family for serving nice and delicious refreshments. Smt. Usha Bali offered to have the next meeting at her residence. M.S. Vaid, President AMBALA CITY Date: 7th June, 2009 The house welcomed veteran Mohyal Sh. Charanjit Datta Ex-President & Patron Mohyal Youngmen’s Association Ambala Cantt, who was attending the meeting of Mohyal Sabha Ambala City, after a very long time. Sh. J.P. Mehta Sabha President suggested that the meeting should be presided over by the respected Sh. Charanjit Datta. The house happily agreed to this and Sh. Charanjit Datta was kind enough to consent to preside over the meeting. The proceedings of the last meeting of May 09 were read out and confirmed. The house welcomed and blessed newly married couple Mrs. Kavita Mehta & Ajay Mehta. Sh.Kewal Krishan Bali, grand father (Dadaji) of Kavita, was also welcomed by the house. Picnic of Mohyal Children at Datta Farms Shahbad Markanda. The house was informed that the Mohyal children, who had presented an attractive cultural programme at the inauguration of Bhai Mati Das Mohyal Bhawan Ambala City on 12.04.09, were taken to Datta Farms Shahbad Markanda, for a Picnic on 17.05.09, on the invitation of Sh. Jagir Singh Datta & Sh. Vivek Datta who own the Datta Farms. A special bus carried the Mohyal children, accompanied by their guardians to Shahbad, where they first had the blessings of Lord Markandeya at the famous temple at Shahbad Markanda and then they were received at the Datta Farms by Sh. Jagir Singh Datta & Sh. Vivek Datta and their families. The arrangements made by both uncle (Jagir Singh Datta) and nephew (Vivek Datta) were excellent. They had also invited other Mohyals from Barara, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Khanna, Chandigarh, Panipat and all Mohyal families of Shahbad, for this picnic, and it was a mini Mohyal Mela. Special arrangements had been made for the children for their enjoyment. “Kulfi’ and ‘Buddi Ka Chata” were special attractions for them. The children, as well as the grown-ups, enjoyed the stalls to their heartful. Different types of fruit trees attracted the children and they enjoyed the evening bath in the “Swiming Pool”. Dancing floor and DJ arrangements prompted the young ones to perform a short cultural programme, followed by participation of elders also in the dance. Snacks & drinks were in abundance during the 5½ hrs. stay. Dinner was to everbody’s taste and there were about 150 heads for the dinner. The children were very happy and untired, though the departure back to Ambala was after 11 pm. Formation of Mohyal Sabha Shahbad Markanda: On the initiative of Sh. Jagir Singh Datta & Sh. Vivek Datta, the Mohyal Sabha Shahbad came into existence on 15.5.09, as almost all the Mohyal families of Shahbad Markanda had gathered at the Datta Farms on that day to receive the children of MS Ambala City. Office-bearers of MS Ambala, MS Barara, MS Karnal and MS Panipat and other Mohyals from Kurukshetra and Chandigarh were present when MS Shahbad came into existence. Free Boarding & Lodging for Outstation Mohyals at Mohyal Bhawan Ambala City: The house decided that all outstation Mohyals will be provided free boarding & lodging at the Mohyal Bhawan Ambala City for a maximum period of one week. All Mohyal brothers & sisters may kindly inform on telephone 0171-2551794 or (M) 09416447497 about their intended stay at Ambala City Mohyal Bhawan, situated at 162 Prem Nagar, Ambala City. MS Ambala City will feel honoured if the outstation Mohyals give the sabha opportunity to offer its humble hospitality. Mohyal Youth Camp-2009: The house was informed that the Mohyal Youth Camp 2009 will be organised by GMS at “Swami Ram Tirath Ashram’’ Kuthal Gate Dehradun at the foot hills of Mussorie from 2nd to 4th Oct. 09. It was decided that, as usual, a strong Youth Team, consisting of 15 to 20 members, should participate in the camp. The house desired that the Youth Wing Ambala should get in touch with Sh. Yogesh Mehta, Secretary Youth & Cultural Affairs GMS for guidance and offer their full co-operation to him to make the camp a great success. The new youth member and new bride, Kavita Mehta, was advised to take active part in the youth activities and to encourage her busy Area Manager husband Sh. Ajay Mehta to devote some time for the Mohyal Youth Wing. She promised to do her best. Other Points: (1) Mr. Sanjiv Chhibber, Jt. Secretary MS Ambala City entertained the house with a romantic song. His wife, Mrs. Neelam Chhibber, gave him company. Smt. Savita Dutt thanked the hosts, Smt. Meenu Mehta, Mr. Baij Nath Mehta, Mr. Ajay Mehta, Mrs. Kavita Mehta & Miss Monica Mehta, for the hospitality during the meeting. J.P. Mehta, President ASHOK VIHAR Date: 7th June, 2009 President. After chanting of Mohyal Prayer and Gayatri Mantra, the minutes of the last meeting were read out and confirmed. House extended birthday greetings to the members whose birthdays fall in June. It was proposed to increase the Annual Membership fee of Rs.100/- to Rs.200/- and to introduce Life Membership with a fee of Rs.2100/- per family. After detailed discussions, it was agreed to finalise the matter in the next meeting. Shri Deepak Chhibber informed that efforts to get advertisements for the directory was in progress, with the co-operation of all the members of the Club, and that the directory would be published shortly. Members were apprised of the different activities of the GMS and were requested to participate in these whole-heartedly. Tea and snacks were served and the meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair. P.C. Mehta, President CHANDIGARH Date: 2nd May, 2009 The main agenda for the meeting was the approval of the sabha’s accounts which were pending for the last six years. Shri Inderjit Singh Chhibber was instrumental in finalizing these accounts. The prominent persons present were Sh. A.K. Datta, Founder Member & Ex. Secretary of the sabha and Shri J.P. Mehta, from Ambala. Sh. Vishnu Kumar Datta, welcoming the members on behalf of the President, Sh. I.S. Chhibber, informed about finalization of the pending accounts and preparation of Balance Sheets and expressed the hope that, now onwards, factionalism in the sabha would end and every one would contribute for the betterment of the community. Shri A.K. Datta expressed happiness that the accounts had been finalized and desired that now onwards the accounts and other records be kept in order. He added that this sabha was next to GMS in performance and that status must be maintained. Shri J.P. Mehta of Ambala appreciated the efforts in finalizing the accounts and said that, if any guidance or assistance was required from his side, he would be happy to help. He also desired that there should be no factionalism and all should work unitedly. Sh. R.K. Bali also exhorted that every one should work unitedly. He entertained the members by reciting an Urdu Gazal. Shri V.K. Vaid, while appreciating that the community had given more than 20 Generals in the of Armed Forces & 3 Governors to the nation, stated that we must also assess the contribution towards betterment of the community by these high dignitaries. He assured of his services for the sabha and thanked Sh. Ashok Mohan & Sh. Vikram Mehta for their assistance in finalising the accounts and greeted the gathering with an Urdu couplet— “Tu falak sabhi sitam kar le namain roi gam nahin, Sitam sahnai se aa baz aisai to nam nahin, Thereafter, the members dispersed and enjoyed the snacks and contributory dinner. Members had enjoyed the evening and suggested that we must have the meetings in this manner so that families can also join. The finalization of accounts was a major achievement, and to make the moment memorable the contributory dinner had been arranged for the Mohyals living in the city. However, the attendance was not as expected. Against the actual expenditure of Rs. 39,500/-, contribution of Rs.8,400/- was received, the balance Rs. 31,100/- was shared by S/Sh. I.S. Chhibber, V.K. Vaid, Vikas Bali & Vinod Joshi. I.S. Chhibber, President JALANDHAR Date: May, 2009 The proceedings of the last meeting were confirmed. Members visited the residence of Shri Rajeshwar Chowdhry to enquire about his health and prayed for his early recovery. 11 members had attended the Ambala Mohyal Bhawan function and about 60 members attended the Mohyal Bhawan Pujan at Hoshiarpur. Both the functions highlight the strength and working of Biradari under the guidance of Rzd. B.D. Bali who gave the message of unification and uplift of Biradari with co-operation, co-ordination and self confidence. The functions were attended by Sh. Gulshan Kumar Datta, President, Prof. V.K Datta, Harish Datta, Naveen Datta, R.S. Datta, Arun Mehta, Jugal Kishore Mehta, Chander Mohan, O.P Datta and S.P. Bakshi of the Jalandhar sabha. Two minutes silence was observed on the death of Sh. Som Datt, Siri Ram Datta and Shri Ashwani Baxi s/o Sh. M.L. Baxi, brother-in-law of Rajiv Mehta working in a Spinning Mill. Madan Lal Bakshi belongs to Sidhora and is related to Col. Jagdish (Punjabi Bagh), Yash Raj Datta, (Amritsar) and Balraj Datt, (settled in Dwarka) all maternal uncles of Ashwani Baxi. Kriya at Chiratha Amritsar Khandwale, was attended by members of the local Biradari. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair and the host Arun Mehta, for serving tea and snacks to the participants. G.K. Datta, President J&K Date: 7th June, 2009 Two minutes’ silence was observed for the departed souls of the late Sh. Rajinder Parkash Chhibber (Karyala Wale) Mama Ji of Sh. Mehar Singh Dutta, Manager of the Sabha, r/o Katra, and the late Shri Vimal Bakshi, r/o Nanak Nagar, Jammu. Secretary presented the Income and Expenditure statement for the month of May-09 which was passed by the house. Members discussed the participation of the sabha in the Youth Camp being organised by the GMS on the 2nd to 4th Oct. 09 at Dehradun. It was decided to call a meeting of the Youth Wing members in the sabha office in the next few days to ensure maximum participation of the youth in the proposed camp. Members had participated in the Guru Pooja the function of late Swami Sewa Nand Ji Giri, celebrated in the Mohyal Bhawan by the followers of Swami Ji. Guru Pooja is celebrated by them every year, with Bandara, one month earlier at Jammu, as per the directive of Swami Ji, for those who could not make it convenient to join the celebrations at Bhabore Sahib, Nangal (Punjab), where this function is held every July. Followers from Poonch, Rajouri, Mendhar, Jammu and Nangal had participated. The house congratulated Shri Vikram Vaid, s/o Shri Raj Kumar Vaid, r/o Rani Park Road, Kachi Chawni Jammu and nephew of Dr. S.P. Vaid, Vice-President of the sabha on his passing the Delhi Judicial Services Examination and being appointed as Metropolitan Magistrate in Delhi. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair and the members. Bhim Sen Bali, Secretary JANAKPURI Date: 7th June, 2009 Before the commencement of the meeting, Sh. Satish Chand Bakshi, Secretary & Shri Rajan Chhibber, Jt. Secretary, presented a bouquet to the host Smt. Anjoo Mohan, on behalf of the sabha as per practice. Regrets: Maj. S.S. Datta, expressed his inability to attend the meeting. The minutes of meeting held on the 3rd May, 09, were read out and confirmed with the following corrections: While confirming the minutes, the members drew the attention to the footnote printed below the minutes of the sabha published on page-19 of June issue of MM. The members took strong exception to the addition of footnote under the minutes of the sabha without ascertaining the factual position from the President/Secretary of the sabha who had sent the minutes for publication. The footnote states, “Sh. Sandeep Datta has since submitted his resignation from MS Janakpuri” is factually incorrect as he is a Life Member of the Sabha and has not resigned from the sabha as stated in the footnote. He has submitted resignation from the Working Committee of the Sabha in a fit of anger after heated discussions with one of the members, soon after the meeting was over thereby showing discourtesy to the host family and to the Chair. The resignationof Sandeep Datta is an internal matter of the Sabha and the decision on the same has been kept in abeyance till the return of the President from Hyderabad and as such the addition of the footnote while publishing the minutes was not desirable. The members desired that the Secretary may suitably and politely convey the sentiments of the house with the request that a proper corrigendum deleting the footnote be issued to set the facts in proper perspective. (Sh. Sandeep Datta had informed the Editor MM in writing, that he had resigned from MS Janakpuri and what had been stated in the footnote is factually correct. Whether his resignation is to be accepted or not is to be decided by MS Janakpuri. Editor MM). Good News: 1. 18th marriage anniversary of Mrs. Anjoo Mohan and Mr. Rajesh Mohan, Treasurer of the sabha was celebrated on the 31st May, 09. On this happy occasion, the couple donated Rs.251/- to the sabha. Birthday: Shri Yashpal Bakshi (C4G/107B), Sh. Amit Bali (C4C/88), Sh. P.C. Lau (C2C/2/48). Marriage Anniversary: Mrs. & Mr. Anil Kumar Bali (A1B/33), Mrs. & Mr. Ashok Mehta (D1A/124), Mrs. & Mr. S.K. Bakshi (C2D/65C), Mrs. & Mr. Raj Kumar Datta (B2B/199), Mrs. & Mr. Satpal Mehta (B3/94). Prayers for Speedy Recovery: Members wished speedy recovery to the following members of the sabha: Mohyal Youth Camp-2009: Members were informed that, as in the past, the GMS is holding Youth Mohyal Camp from the 2nd to 4th Oct., 09, at Dehradun. It was decided to request Sh. Vinay Bali, Convenor of Cultural Activities, to enroll a good number of willing youth members to represent the sabha at the Camp. Pratibhashalee Vidyarthee Awards: It was decided to widely circulate this among the members of the sabha so that the individual Mohyal boys and girls, who have secured more than 75% marks in the 10th & 12th CBSE exams, could send their details, in the prescribed proforma, printed in the June issue of Mohyal Mitter (copies available with the Secretary of the sabha). Meeting of Istri Wing: The meeting of Istri Wing of the sabha was held on the 6th June 2009 at the residence of Smt. Shakuntala Chhibber (A1/315) Executive Member, which was attended by 10 ladies. The members exchanged greetings and discussed various activities to be organized in consultation of MS Janakpuri. They had their regular monthly kitty party and also played a few games of Tambola. Lucky Draw: In order to have greater participation of members in the meeting, a Lucky draw was introduced for award in each monthly meeting. The Lucky draw prize for the month of June 2009 was won by Shri D.K. Mehta (Chhibber). Members congratulated him on winning the Prize, had been sponsored by Sh. K.K. Bali, Vice-President. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair and to the hostess Smt. Anjoo Mohan for the warm hospitality. K.K. Bali, Vice-President KATHUA Date: 10th May, 2009 The minutes of the last meeting held on the 5th April, 09 were read out by the Secretary and confirmed. Inauguration of Shaheed Bhai Mati Das Mohyal Bhawan, Ambala City: Shri Sardari Lal Dutta, Secretary represented MS Kathua at the Inauguration function of Mohyal Bhawan Ambala City. The Inauguration ceremony had been performed by Rzd. B.D. Bali, President GMS, in the presence of S/Shri O.P. Mohan, G.L. Datta ‘Josh’, J.P. Mehta, G.L. Mehta, Ashwani Bakshi, C.K. Bhai etc. and members of the Mahila Wing of MS Ambala City. The function was attended by about 500 members of the community. Members congratulated Shri J.P. Mehta, President MS Ambala City and his team for the construction of the beautiful Mohyal Bhawan, within the stipulated period of one year. Mohyal Mela and Mohyal Bhawan Foundation Stone laying ceremony at Hoshiarpur on 19th April, 09: Shri Ajay Bali, President represented MS Kathua on the above occasion. The Foundation Stone laying ceremony had been performed by Rzd. B.D. Bali, President GMS. The function was largely attended by members of the community. Members congratulated MS Hoshiarpur on this happy occasion. Prayer for Speedy Recovery: Shri Krishan Lal Bali, suffering from an orthopaedic problem, had undergone surgery in the Govt. Medical College Hospital Jammu. The Biradari members had got him admitted in the hospital for treatment. The sabha expressed thanks to Shri Vinod Sahwney Journalist and Prof. Chaman Lal Ji Gupta, Hon’ble MLA BJP and Ex Mo’s in the Union Cabinet for assuring all help to Shri Bali who is economically not well-to-do. Prof. Chaman Lal Ji Gupta and Bk. Rajesh Vaid, r/o Resham Ghar Colony, Jammu donated Rs.2100/- and Rs. 3000/- respectively for the treatment of Sh. Bali. Members prayed to the Almighty for his early recovery. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair. Date: 7th June, 2009 After the Mohyal prayer, the minutes of the last meeting held on the 10th May, 09 were read out by the Secy. and confirmed. Mohyal Youth Camp 2009 at Dehradun: The matter regarding participation of youth in the said camp was discussed and it was decided that 5-7 youth from MS Kathua may be encouraged to participate in the same. Prayer for Speedy Recovery: Bk. Bharat Ram Vaid had successfully undergone By-Pass heart surgery at the Military Hospital Delhi Cantt. Member prayed to the Almighty for his speedy recovery. In Memoriam: The first death anniversari (Barsi) of Mehta Bhim Sen Dutt s/o Shri Naranjan Dass Dutt of Danna Distt. Muzaffarbad (Pok.) was observed by his family on the 31st May, 09, attended by the Biradari members in large number.The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair. Sardari Lal Dutta KOTA Date: 17th May, 2009 Smt. Sucharita Datta (from Ranchi, Jharkhand) w/o Shri Rakesh Datta and daughter-in-law of Sh. J.D. Datta of Delhi, and daughter of Smt. Indu Chhibber and Capt. B.D.P. Chhibber, President MS Kota was welcomed at the meeting. Two minutes’ silence was observed to pay homage to Smt. Krishna Mehta, mother of S/Sh. Satish Mehta, Balbir Mehta, Sunil Mehta and Anil Mehta, who passed away recently at Kota. She was a pious and noble lady, and was one of the oldest members of MS Kota. May God grant eternal peace to the departed soul. The General Secretary, Shri R.S. Bali, read out the minutes of the last meeting held on 18.03.09 which were confirmed Shri I.K. Datta Finance Secretary presented the latest accounts which were approved. The marriage of Kumari Astha Bali d/o Smt. Santosh and Shri Raj Bali with Lt. Cdr. (Navy) Sh. Vikram Datta was performed on 3.3.2009. This alliance was solemnised through the matrimonial columns of Mohyal Mitter. On this happy occasion, Smt. Chand Datta (Maasi of Miss Astha) and Shri I.K. Datta of Kota donated Rs.101/- to MS Kota. Mrs. Sudesh Datta donated Rs.151/- to MS Kota on the birthday of her son, Shri Amit Datta, on the 14th April 2009. All wished the boy a long, happy and prosperous life. Two games of housee were arranged by Smt. Rashmi Datta and Sh. K.K. Bakshi. In the 1st game, the 1st prize was won by Smt. Vandana Datta and in the 2nd game, the 1st prize was bagged by Capt. B.D.P. Chhibber. Everybody enjoyed the delicious dinner arranged by the hosts, Smt. Mohini Bali & Shri R.S. Bali. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair. R.S. Bali, Secy. General KARNAL Date: 7th June, 2009 Confirmation: The proceedings of the last meeting held on 03.05.2009, were read out and confirmed. Gratitude: The President, while elaborating on the achievements, activities and the welfare programmes of GMS, expressed his gratitude to Rzd. B.D. Bali, President GMS for accepting his recommendations for grant of additional financial help to a widow. Rzd. B.D. Bali Sahib, not only not confirming himself to granting additional financial help to the widow but also made further engiries as to the details of her daughter i.e., class, in which studying her aptitude etc. for considering help to the girl. Financial aid to another widow: The President informed the house that one more widow sister has approached the sabha for grant of financial aid. Grant of financial aid to her @ Rs.200/- p.m. with effect from 01.06.09 was approved. Bk. Kidar Nath Chhibber, Patron of the sabha, desired to know the financial position of the sabha as well as the number of widows to whom, sabha was extending financial aid. The President informed that there were ten widows to whom the sabha was giving financial aid and that the sabha had a bank balance of Rs. 5469.10 only as on 31.05.09, and was thus unable to increase the existing amount of financial aid. This point could be discussed at a later date at the appropriate time. Bk. Kidar Nath Chhibber, the Founder Member of the sabha, a philonthropist suggested that Rs.400/- p.m. may be paid to these 10 ladies, i.e. 200/- p.m. each from the sabha as is being paid and Rs.200/- p.m. each would be paid by him. In addition, he had also adopted a widow earlier to whom he has been paying Rs. 500 p.m. Bk. Kidar Nath ji is a stalwart of the sabha. Whenever the sabha had faced a financial crisis and approached him for help he had been kind enough to come to the rescue by rendering adequate financial assistance. The sabha was grateful to him for this. Youth Camp: The President informed the house that a Youth Camp was being organised by the GMS from the 2nd to the 4th Oct. 2009 at Dehradun and desired for the maximum participation of youth. He stated that the youth should be encouraged and inspired to actively participate in all the activities of the community and gain experience as they would be the leaders of tomorrow. Accounts: The accounts for the month of May 2009 were presented and approved. Office-bearers: For the efficient functioning of the sabha, the President nominated the full team of office-bearers and members of the working committee. All those nominated gladly accepted the assigned duties. The President urged the members to work unitedly for the uplift of the community. Donations: The following donations were made: The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks and a cup of tea. Gulshan Vaid, President LUDHIANA Date: 26th April, 2009 Everyone congratulated S. Amolak Singh Dutta on the birth of his grandson. Members condoled the death of Shri Ramesh Vaid which was quite sudden and shocking. He was an active member of the sabha. Mohyal Mela at Ambala was attended by S/Shri Manish Bali, Sandeep Bali, B.M. Dutta, Vinod Bali, H.S. Bali and S. Amolak Singh Dutta. MS Ludhiana presented Rs. 1100/- to MS Ambala. The Mela at Hoshiarpur was attended by S/Shri B.M. Datta & Narinder Vaid. MS Ludhiana presented Rs.1100/- to MS Hoshiarpur. MS Ludhiana started a fund collection drive for the project of Mohyal Bhawan Ludhiana, under the dynamic guidance of Sh. Vinod Bali. Very encouraging response was received from the general public on the very first day. The following donated generously:- Shri I.K. Vaid donated Rs.11000/- for the Langar Fund, Haridwar, at the Mohyal Mela Ambala. The President Mr. Amolak Singh Dutta thanked all present. He also paid special thanks to the host family of Sh. K.K. Vaid for the delicious tea, snacks & cold drinks. Date: 24th May, 2009 It was deserved that now that the general elections were over, the collection drive for Ludhiana Mohyal Bhawan should gain momentum. The sabha condoled the death of Shri Neelu Mehta of Ahata Mohd. Tayar. His Kriya will be on 25.05.09. S. Hardial Singh Dutta suggested that the marriages of Mohyal children should be within the biradari and more efforts should be made on this front. Shri I.K. Vaid said that there was need for improving the attendance in the meetings so that interaction within the biradari may increase. The President thanked all present and also conveyed this thanks to Shri I.K. Vaid & his family for serving delicious snacks, cold drinks & hot tea. Ved Pal Mohan NOIDA Date: 7th June, 2009 Confirmation of minutes: The Secretary read out the minutes of the meeting held on the 3rd May, 09, which were confirmed. The Secretary informed that this time there was some delay in the dispatch of Mohyal Mitter and that the members will receive the same within 2-3 days. However, Sh. Ram Avtar Chhibber, IPS (Retd.), Vice-President explained the salient features in the Mohal Mitter of June 2009. Accounts of NMS: Lt. Col. Pradeep Kumar Bali, Treasurer, presented the figures of receipts and expenditure of the sabha. Shri B.R. Datta suggested the raising of funds for acquiring land for building Mohyal Bhawan. It was decided that he, with two other members, would come up with a detailed plan in the next meeting. Shri Sunit Kumar Datta offered to help him in his matter. Financial Assistance to poor Mohyal families on their bereavement: The sabha noted with concern that there may be Mohyal(s) in Noida, who may be facing acute financial hardship even for performing the last rites of their deceased family members. It was decided that, in such circumstances, NMS would provide suitable financial help to them. Monthly Topic: The topic “In the context of the results of the Parliament Elections 2009, will the government formed be stable and functional”? was discussed. Most of the members expressed their positive views about the new government. Felicitations: The President and members conveyed their best wishes and congratulations to the following: b) Birthdays- i) Col. M.M. Bakshi completed 86 years of age on 1st June-2009. On this occasion, the couple (including Smt. Shakuntala Bakshi) distributed sweets to all. They also donated Rs.2000/- to NMS and an equal amount for GMS Widow Fund; ii) Smt. Veena Bali (the hostess)- 15th June. c) Wedding Anniversaries: i) Smt. Suman & Lt. Gen. G.L. Bakshi-5th June President, NMS. The couple distributed sweets to all, on this happy occasion. d) On acquiring higher qualifications: i) Smt. Kamni Mehta- New York (U.S)- Acquired Master’s degree in USA. The meeting ended after Shanti Path and with thanks to the host family for their hospitality and to the Chair. Thereafter, a short game of Tambola was enjoyed by everyone present. B.K. Vaid, Secretary PASCHIM VIHAR Date: 31st May, 2009 The meeting started on a sombre note, the sabha having suffered a heavy blow in the death of its dedicated Secretary, Shri K.D. Mehta of Block A-4, Paschim Vihar on May 9, 2009. The void created was deeply felt throughout the meeting. Paying homage to the departed noble soul, the Acting President Shri B.L. Lowe, recalled the untiring and selfless services of Shri Mehta to the Mohyal Biradari as well as the community at large. An ex-Serviceman, Sh. Mehta was devoted to social service and was a driving force of the sabha. He will be missed for a long time. Paschim Vihar will be poorer by his absence. Earlier, the Acting President had informed that the Founder-President of the sabha Shri N.L. Bali had laid down his office for certain compelling personal reasons. The sabha had thus been deprived of both the key office-bearers and consequently, its work had been seriously affected. Apart from shouldering responsibility for organising the day-to-day activities of the sabha, maintenance of records and accounts, handling of cash, bank transactions and the like required regular incumbents. As such, he stated that the sabha should hold early election and induct the new executive as expeditiously as possible. Treasurer Shri M.L. Dutta underlined the need for electing a new President and Secretary for authorsing expenditure and operating the bank account. S/Shri Shashi Chhibber, V.K. Bali, and O.D. Bakshi, among others, emphasised the need for marching forward with renewed zeal on the path shwon by the late Shri K.D. Mehta. That would be the best tribute to him indeed, was the consensus. Smt. Neerja Chhibber added that members should willingly come forward to strengthen the sabha. Shri O.P. Dutta suggested there should be regular communication to motivate members of the sabha to participate in its tasks. The meeting concluded with the recitation of Gayatri Mantra and two-minutes’ silence in honour of Shri K.D. Mehta. It was decided to hold a special meeting of the sabha on 14 June, 2009, to chalk out the programme for fresh election to install a new executive. B.L. Lowe, PICNIC BY PASCHIM VIHAR MOHYAL SABHA Paschim Vihar Mohyal Sabha arranged its first picnic for the Mohyal families of the area, at the District Park near Peera Garhi DTC Depot on 12.04.09. Around 130 members, including ladies and children, gathered in a festive mood.
The programme started at 10 a.m. The following, who attended the sabha programme for the first time, were warmly greeted by the gathering– Shri V.N. Dard (the only Mohyal Freedom Fighter of the area), r/o 2/268, Paschim Puri; Races for children upto 5 years, and, 6 to 10 years, separately, were held. Dances/songs by girls and quiz shows, namely, “Rishton Ki Pehchan’’, and “Making Pairs” for the elders, were also held in which everyone participated enthusiastically. This was followed by a simple but delicious lunch. Prizes for winners of the various games/events were given away by Shri V.N. Dard. The tireless efforts to organise the picnic by the sabha and the good show by the participants were appreciated and applauded by one and all. The programme ended at about 3 p.m., with a cup of tea to all and a vote of thanks by Shri B.L. Lowe, Sr. Vice-President. ROHINI — PITAMPURA Date: 17th May, 2009 The house welcomed the new comers, Shri I.M. Datta and his wife, Dr. Sunita Datta from Shalimar Bagh, Delhi and Sh. Sanjay Vaid and his wife, Smt. Suman Vaid, Puru Apartments, Sector-13, Rohini Delhi. Shri O.P. Mohan, Pitampura, Delhi and his wife Smt. Shashi Mohan, and Kiran Mehta (Mohan) who were attending the meeting after a long time were also welcomed. Sad News: i) Shri Vipin Bali one-time member of the GMS Managing Committee expired on the 7th April 2009. Members observed two minutes’ silence and prayed for the peace of the departed souls. Good News: Shri Vinod Kumar Mehta (Mohan), Patiala, younger brother of Shri Mohinder Mehta (Mohan), Founder President of the sabha presented Rs.251/- to GMS and Rs.100/- to the sabha, on the happy occasion of the mundan ceremony of his grandson, Master Rudra Mohan s/o Smt. Meenakshi Mohan and Shri Aditya Mohan on the 4th Feb. 2009. Congrats. Youth Camp of MS Rohini-Pitampura at Haridwar: A three-day Youth Camp, from the 12th to the 14th April 09 organised by Shri Madhusudhan Datta, President Youth Wing at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar was a great success. Detailed report has appeared at p-6 of the Mohyal Mitter May, 09 issue. CD prepared of the function was shown at the meeting. Mohyal Sabha Rohini–Pitampura Directory: It was decided to prepare a revised directory of Mohyals residing in the jurisliction of the sabha. Sh. G.L. Mehta and Shri Amit Bali offered their services for this job. Community News: At the General Body meeting of GMS on the 10th May 2009, Rzd. B.D. Bali had announced that All India Mohyal Youth Camp has been planned from the 2nd to the 4th Oct. 09 at Dehradun, in cooperation with MS Dehradun. Shri Yogesh Mehta, Cultural and Youth Wing Secretary GMS and Shri Ashwani Bali, Secretary Public Relations GMS had been requested to make all the necessary arrangements. Other functions announced during 2009 were (1) Pratibhashali Vidyarthi Awards function in Sept. 2009, (2) Mohyal Diwas celebrations 2009, (3) Matrimonial Mela 09 in Dec. 09 and (4) meeting of the Presidents and Secretaries of the local sabhas in Sept./Oct. 2009. Ladies Kitty Party: The amount collected was given to the host. Tambola: A game of tambola was played and enjoyed by all. Shri P.L. Mehta presented Rs. 500/- to the sabha as host of the meeting. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the host for serving nice snacks and tea. O.P. Mohan, President SOUTH ZONE NEW DELHI Date: 7th June, 2009 Secretary read out the minutes of the last meeting which were confirmed. He then presented the accounts which too were passed. He stated that the first B.D. Datta Memorial Lecture, scheduled for Sept. 2009, was almost at hand. It was decided that the venue should preferably be the Mohyal Foundation for which permission be asked for from the GMS. Invitations may also be sent to GMS and other local sabhas. Prominent Mohyals also be invited. It was decided that the next monthly meeting may be held at the Mohyal Ashram Haridwar, on the 4th July 09. Members gave their initial contribution, depending on the family member who would attend the meeting. Happy News: Bhai K.N. Chhibber was going to be 86 years “young” on 22 June 09. As always, he donated Rs.86/- to the sabha, one rupee for every year of his age. The house congratulated him and wished him many more birthdays to come, long life, good health and luck. A very sumptuous lunch was served with utmost devotion by the Chhibber family. It was followed by Urdu couplets by Bhai K.N. Chhibber, which was vigorously supplemented by Major V.P. Datta, Col. Pratap Datta and Sh. Kapil Datta. Members thanked Bhai K.N. Chhibber, his daughters and son-in-law for the excellent arrangements and hospitality. M.M. Mehta VASUNDHARA ENCLAVE (DELHI) Date: 7th June, 2009 Two minutes’ silence was observed in the memory of those Mohyals, who left for heavenly abode during the month of May 2009. Late Mehta Kedar Nath Chhibber, Scientist & Agronomist of Chakwal, husband of Mrs. Santosh Chhibber, was remembered on his 40th death anniversary, which fell on 17.05.09. Prayers were offered for his soul’s eternal peace. His son, Sh. Jogesh Mehta, the host, donated Rs.500/- to GMS. The minutes of the last meeting held on 03.05.09 were read out and confirmed. The members congratulated the GMS team and expressed implicit faith in the leadership of Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali. Shri M.K. Datta suggested that concrete steps should be taken to contain global warming, in keeping with the World Environment Day on the 5th June 2009, by rearing plants and taking other environment-friendly steps. Shri M.K. Datta & Smt. Vinay Datta were congratulated on the marriage of their son, Ashwani, with Anamika, on 20.05.09. Shri M.K. Datta presented Rs.501/- to GMS, on this occasion. Members congratulated Shri B.M. Bakshi President, on his birthday on 25.05.09. Members welcomed the special uests, Sh. Sunil Kumar Mohan & Smt. Neelam Mohan. Shri Mohan is the son of Shri S.N. Mehta of Cambelpur and son-in-law of Smt. Santosh Chhibber. Birthday of Master Kartikey, s/o Shri Neel Kant and Smt. Anu Bakshi, was celebrated on 08.05.09, with blessings from all near & dear. Members wished for the early recovery of Smt. G.L. Chhibber, who has not been keeping well for the past few days. The Vrindavan visit, scheduled during the month of May 2009, could not materialize. Members desired that the visit be organised at the earliest, possibly in July 09. The meeting came to happy close with a vote of thanks to the Chair and the host, Shri Jogesh Mehta, followed by a game of tambola and light refreshments. B.M. Bakshi, President MOTHER’S DAY Every year on the 10th May, Mother’s Day is celebrated all over the world to pay our gratitude to this sacred and noble relationship. She is the embodiment of love and affection for her children. All the important religions of this world hold the mothers in high esteem and praise the relationship. She is described as living goddess in every home. One old filmy song says “Aey maa teri surat se alag Bhagwan ki surat kya hogi’’. A Sanskrit Shlok from our Hindu holy scriptures says “Janani Janmabhoomischa swargadapi gariyasi’’, which means that mother and motherland are superior to even heaven. Bible says that since Almighty the could not possibly reach every home, he created the Holy Mother. Islaam also holds the same sentiments and says “Aey Maa Terey Kadmon Mein Hain Jannat Key Nishan, Kayam Rahe Sada Saya Tera’’. A Punjabi couplet says “Mavan Thandyan Chhavan’’. Mother is solely responsible for the creation and upbringing of her children, during her 9 months’ pregnancy and, later, feeding them with her own milk. She is the first Guru of her children, as they learn their Mathrubhasha. All female figures in this world, worthy of worship, are addressed with the holy prefix Maa, such as Motherland, Maa Durga, Maa Saraswati, Maa Sawaswati, Maa Ganga etc. Having been closely associated with Old Age Homes, I have been rather disappointed to observe the increasing trend in our society to dump old parents in such Homes by their own children. I felt like crying when, at one time, I saw one old widowed mother being brought to a “Vridh Ashram’’ by her affluent son. We should create awareness in our society to stop this evil practice. In this context, our Mohyal Sabha and their Ladies/Youth Wings can play an important role and emphasize this point in their monthly meetings. MS Ambala City, under the dynamic leadership of Shri J.P. Mehta, has been doing excellent work to remove these social evils and can act as a role model. Lt. Col. Baij Nath Bali (Retd.) GREETINGS– GMS wishes for His grace & bounty in abundance, good health & long life for all fraternity members whose birthdays are in the months of June & July 2009. –D.V. Mohan Secretary General. PRINCE SUNJOT DUTT: For the second consecutive year, the birthday celebration of Pince Sunjot Dutt, grandson of the late Shri Jagat Kumar Datta, former Patron & President of MS Janakpuri was performed at the Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar.
The day started with Havan at the Mohyal Ashram and Prince Sunjot was blessed by all the community members and staff of the Ashram, with some saints present at the time of Havan. On this happy occasion, his grandmother, Smt. Sharda Datta, donated a pedestal fan to the Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, and his father, Shri Sandeep Datta, donated Rs.5100/- to the GMS for purchase of bedsheets and bed covers. MISS TARIKA DUTTA: The birthday of Miss Tarika Dutta d/o Smt. Seema Dutta & Shri Pawan Kumar Dutta, r/o A-1/331, Madhu Vihar, (Dwarka Sector-3) New Delhi and grand daughter of Shri S.P. Dutt & Smt. Bimla Dutt was celebrated on the 3rd May, 2009. Kirtan and Hawan was performed. All near and dear attended and delicious dinner was served to all.
On this occasion, Smt. Seema Dutta & Shri Pawan Kumar Dutta donated Rs.151/- to GMS Education Fund. ASMITA CHHIBBER: The Chhibber Parivar, r/o 1173, Sector-7, Panchkula, celebrated the 7th birthday of Asmita Chhibber d/o Shri Dhiraj Chhibber and Dr. (Mrs.) Richa Chhibber Ph.D. on the 10th May, 09. The family gathered at Badshah Restaurant, Sector-17, Chandigarh to cut the birthday Cake and celebrate the occasion. The delighted grand parents Bhai S.P. Chhibber and Mrs. Usha Chhibber blessed the budding and brilliant Asmita and donated Rs. 250/- each to the GMS and MS Panchkula.
Our good wishes and blessings to this bright student of Strawherry Field World School Chandigarh.—H.D. Bali, President MS Panchkula. Gold Medalist in Maths Olympiad Master Rihen Mehta s/o Sh. Sanjeev K. Mehta and grand son of Sh. K.L. Mehta, (Sr. Vice-President MS Meerut), r/o 109 Subhash Puri Kankar Khera, Meerut and student of Class-VI (now in VIIth) of Doon International School, Dehradun, participated in the 2nd International Mathematics Olympiad held on the 18th Dec.’ 2008. He stood first in the School and was awarded the Gold Medal and a certificate, for his distinguished performance in the competition.
44th Marriage Anniversary The 44th Marriage Anniversary of Sh. Ravinder Nath Bali and Smt. Kamal Bali was celebrated on 9.05.2009 at the Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar. They exchanged Jai Mala in the presence of Smt. Chander Kanta Chhibber and Smt. Avinash Vaid and their daughter Rashima and son-in-law Sh. Rajesh Chhibber from Rudurpur.
On this auspicious occasion, Rs.44/- each (total Rs.308/-) was donated to the GMS by Sh. Ravinder Nath Bali, Smt. Kamal Bali and their grandsons Vikram, Vivek, Kunal, Tushar and Viraaj. The function was also attended by the management of the Ashram and the reputed Mohyal Poet, Mehta ‘Manzar’, who recited the following couplet:- “Tumharay Naam Likhta Hoon Sitaray, Titlian Jugnu Golden Jubilee Wedding Anniversary The Golden Jubilee Marriage Anniversary of Shri Somraj Datta and Smt. Urmil Datta of Faridabad (Sainik Colony) was celebrated on the 10th May, 09 at their eldest son’s residence at Jaipur (Rajasthan).
Their two sons and daughters-in-law, Shri Naresh Datta & Mrs. Aditi Datta and Shri Krishan Kumar Datta & Mrs. Asmita Datta and daughter and son-in-law, Smt. Meena Bakshi & Shri Chetan Bakshi, residing at Jaipur, participated in the celebrations. All the arrangements had been made by the family members. The eldest son, Sh. Naresh Datta, currently posted at Canada, flew in specially to celebrate the occasion.On this occasion, the family donated Rs.5100/- to GMS for the Vrindavan Ashram. Golden Jubilee Marriage Anniversary Shri Rajinder Pal Mehta (Vaid) (76) s/o the late Shri Ram Lal Mehta of Vill. Chakki Vaidan Tehi.- Pindigheb at Cambelpur, Pak. and Smt. Krishna Mehta celebrated their Golden Jubilee Marriage Anniversary on the 9th May 2009 at their residence, H.No.181, Mohyal Colony, Jharsa, Gurgaon. Both of them were galanded and blessed by the eldest Mohyal of the Colony, Sh. Pishori Lal Datta.
Smt. Krishna Mehta is d/o the late Shri G.D. Mehta (Datta) of Rawalpindi, who retired as Asstt. Garrison Engineer, MES, Meerut. The Golden Jubilee was celebrated with their children, grand children, near relatives and many friends from the Mohyal Colony, who extended good wishes to the couple, and enjoyed the delicious dinner. After partition, Shri R.P. Mehta had migrated, with his parents, to Meerut, studied there and joined the Defence Accounts Department as LDC, rose to the rank of Accounts Officer due to his hard work and ability and retired in 1993. He has two sons, Sanjay Mehta & Deepak Mehta, and three daughters, Smt. Bharti Bali, Smt. Jyoti Chhibber & Smt. Anju Sudan, all well settled. Shri Mehta has been serving the Community, by giving suggestions and assistance for the improvement & development of Mohyal Colony, Gurgaon. On this happy occasion, Sh. R.P. Mehta donated Rs.251/- to GMS and Rs.101/- to MS Gurgaon.—Sh. J.L. Bali, 7A, Mohyal Colony Gurgaon. Diamond Wedding Anniversary Smt. Mahinder & Bk. A.K. Datta: The 60th marriage anniversary celebrations of Smt. & Bakshi Avtar Krishan Datta started with an auspicious ‘Havan’ in the presence of family members, including grand children, from across the country on 23.05.09 morning at their residence; 530, Sector-8B, Chandigarh. This was followed by an evening of cocktails and multi-cuisine dinner attended by close relatives, prominent members of the Mohyal fraternity, elite of the town, friends and well-wishers. During the cutting the traditional cake ceremony, the ‘young’ couple was presented with a silver plaque by the family wherein the name of each member was engraved.
Participating in the event were representatives from numerous organisations, with which Datta Sahib is closely associated, Viz: Senior Citizens Association, Punjab Police Pensioners Welfare Association (of which he is the Patron), Residents Welfare Association, Sector-8 (of which he is the Vice-President) and the Theosophical Society of India, Chandigarh Unit (of which he is the Secretary for the last decade). Avtarji has made significant contributions in sustaining Mohyaliat and is better known as the living Encyclopaedia of the community. While gratefully acknowledging the greetings from the GMS, Bakshiji contributed Rs.1111/- towards their Benevolent Fund. Similar donations were remitted to the organisations, mentioned above. The participants were all praise for the nobility and hospitality of the Dattas and wished them an enduring Platinum anniversary. —K.N. Datt THE HUMAN BODY IS A Nothing in this world can happy by accident. Some one, somewhere has to be there to co-ordinate everything happening around us, good or bad since every action has a reason, irrespective of its consequences, on our life and our happiness. The human body is a morvellous creation and everything works with clock-like precision. One day, something happens and the body becomes limp and comes to a standstill. We promounce the individual dead. If one disects the body and figures what was there before and what has gone away, makes all the difference between life and death. There is no explanation, since everything that is supposed to be inside the body, is inside it even after death. There is no explanation for this phenomenon. And we have no explanation for the power which propels and controls the events of the world and God is a convenient term to address this cosmic force. In no other profession we have the unique opportunity to lake someone to the brink of death and bring one back to life. What is the reason for this outcome. For a surgeon, success or failure are not because of him, but because of Him, the Maker. For if all responsibilities are handed over to Him and work in His name one can do wonders. Therefore chant His name, and abide by Hims! –N.D.D Elected General Secretary, FBD Badminton Association Shri Ashutosh Datta, s/o Shri Raghu Bhushan Datta, r/o H.No.1011, Sector-16, Faridabad, was unanimously elected as the General Secy. of the District Faridabad Badminton Association for the session 2009-11. He is working as General Manager, Avery India Ltd., Ballabhgarh. On this happy occasion, he enrolled himself as a Life Member of GMS.
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 190. Bali. 05.06.78, 5’-7”, private service, salary Rs.10,000 p.m. Contact: Shri Surinder K. Bali. Mob: 9210930753, 9210578128. 191. Bali. 30.06.83, 6’-0’’, MBBS, directly commissioned as Captain in the Army, working as doctor, salary Rs. 52,000/- p.m. Beautiful, good-natured professionally qualified match desired. Contact: Ph: 01887-223463, Mob: 09915104630. 192. Bali (Anshik Manglik). 15.05.81, 5’-11”, M.Com (DU), working as an Executive in a 5- star Deluxe Hotel in Delhi, drawing salary in five figures, own house and car, fair, handsome, teetotaler. Educated match from Delhi/NCR desired. Contact: Smt. Raj Rani Bali, Ph: 011-26644247. 193. BALI. 31.12.79, 5’-7”, fair, handsome, 10+2, 2-year Professional Course in Textiles, one-year Computer Course, working with a Repute Export House as Production In-charge at Panipat, earning Rs. 13,500/-+ p.m., teetotaler. Educated match, preferably teacher, desired. No demand/no dowry. Simple marriage. Contact: Mr. Bali Panipat. Ph: 0180-2686693, 09813380089. 194. Bhimwal. 1979, 181 cms., working as Manager in an Indian MNC, income 7 lacs p.a. Well-educated suitable match desired. Contact: Lt. Col. S.C. Mehta. Ph: 011-25535856, Mob: 09910976767. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 195. Chhibber. 08.02.84, 5’-9”, Matric, own business. Contact: Shri Chhibber. Mob: 9868371706, 9958788415. 196. Chhibber. 26.06.78, 5’-11”, graduate, PG Diploma in Travel & Ticketing, PG Diploma in Software Testing, teetotaler, working in an airlines industry-related company in Gurgaon, salary Rs.22,000/- p.m. Suitable educated match, preferably working, from respected Mohyal families, desired. Contact: Ph: 011-28051973. 197. Chhibber (Manglik). 26.08.73, 5’-8”, graduate, self-employed, income Rs. 25,000 (apprx.) p.m., handsome, good personality, vegetarian family. Contact: Shri Sham Saroop Chhibber. Ph: 0161-3252228, Mob: 9872941000. 198. Chhibber. (Divorcee). 54 years, 5’-9”, Central Govt. Officer, salary Rs.50,000/-p.m. Delhi-based match desired. Contact: Mob: 9355721402. 199. Chhibber. 29.11.80, MCA, ‘A’ ‘O’ Level. Contact: Ph: 011-32656219. 200. Dutta. 07.11.81, MBA. Contact: Ph: 0120-6414523. 201. Dutta. 29 years, 6’-0’’, B.E. MBA, working in a top Telecom Company as Senior Manager, salary 18 lacs p.a., belongs to a reputed educated family. Contact: Mob: 09356282693. 202. Datta. 18.11.80, 5’-6”, 12th, working in Reliance Company, Jalandhar. Contact: Ph: 0181-6522277. 203. Dutta. 06.04.85, 5’-4”, B.Com, pursuing MBA, only son, own Petrol Pump and Stone-crushing Plant at Pathankot. Contact: Mrs. Asha. Ph: 0186-2221243, Mob: 9814020454. 204. Dutta (Manglik). 03.08.84, 5’-8”, B.A, own shop in Karol Bagh, New Delhi. Homely girl desired. Contact: Ph: 011-23621134. 205. Lau. October 1978, 5’-7”, MBA (Marketing & Finance), Postgraduate in Banking and Finance, teetotaler, working in a Private Sector Bank in Mumbai as AVP. Professionally qualified match desired. Contact: Mrs. Suman Bakshi, Ph: 022-27697898, E-mail:- This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 206. Lau. 26.10.83, 5’-6½”, +2 pass, private job. Contact: Shri D.R. Mehta, Yamuna Nagar. Ph: 01732-258105. 207. Vaid. 26.01.80, 5’-9”, B.A, working as clerk in ITI in Haryana Govt., salary Rs. 15,000/-. Slim girl desired. Contact: Ph: 01732-230493, Mob: 9254674204. 208. Vaid (Manglik). 07.08.81, 5’-8”, Lecturer in MBA Institute at Pune, drawing Rs. Five lacs p.a., fair. Slim, beautiful, homely girl desired. Contact: Ph: 0184-3291863. 209. Vaid. 10.12.75, 5’-6”, B.Sc. (Non-medical),PGDCA, PGDEM, 2-year Computer UPTECH & equivalent Course, Share-marketing, working as Sub-Broker to Moti Lal Oswal Securities Ltd. at Mumbai, income in five figures. Contact: Bk. Prem Saroop Vaid, Ward No-10. Parli-Wend, Kathua. (J&K). Ph: 01922-234391, Mob: 9858289160. GIRLS 210. Bali. 25.06.79, 5’-4”, M.A, B.Ed. (Hindi), working as a teacher in a private school at Yamuna Nagar, slim. Contact: 01732-229406. 211. Bali (Manglik). 16.11.80, 5’-4”, B.A (D.U), Diploma in MBA (HR). Working, cultured, vegetarian, slim, good looking, preferably near NCR, match desired. Contact: Mr. HC Bali. Mob: 09810043732. 212. Bali. 07.11.82, 5’-4”, 10+2, NTT teacher in private school. Contact: Shri Subhash Chander Bali, Shivam Colony, St. No. 3, Telephone Exchange Street, Sangrur. Mob: 9814230037. 213. Bali. 23.05.83, 5’-4”, BA, one-year Computer Course, fair, beautiful. Contact: Mob: 9313008859. 214. Bali. 05.08.81, 5’-5”, M.Phil. (Lib Science), MA Education, CP Education. Contact: Ph: 01744-223159, 9416481952. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 215. Chhibber. 12.02.80, 5’-0’’, graduate, Diploma in Dress Designing, one-year Computer Course, cultured, fair & homely. Contact: Mob: 9466843103 (Ambala), 9311631207 (Delhi). 216. Chhibber. 20.01.81, 5’-6”, fair, slim, smart, BA, NTT, one-year Computer Course, teacher in Public School. Contact: Kusum Chhibber Ph: 011-22305947, Mob: 9210835284. 217. Chhibber. (Non Manglik), 24.09.81, 5’-4½”, fair, beautiful, convent-educated, postgraduate, working as Staff Correspondent with a leading daily. Contact: Mob: 9876436340, 9876543230. 218. Chhibber. 17.11.83, 5’-2”, M.Tech, fair. M.Tech, B.Tech. or MBA match preferred. Contact: Mob: 9466113561. 219. Dutta. 12.03.82, 5’-2”, fair. M. Sc., B. Ed., pursuing M. Phil. Contact: Shri R.K. Dutta, Ph: 0180-2645200, Mob: 09729317411. 220. Dutt (Non Manglik). 15.12.80, 5’-5”, fair, beautiful, M.A. (Econ.), working in MNC at Gurgaon, early marriage. Contact: Mr. V.D. Mehta, Mob: 09213334121 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 221. Datta. 28.10.75, 5’-0’’, M.Sc. (Physics), B.Ed, Government Teacher in Lucknow, salary Rs. 20,000/- qualified in PCS (Preliminary) Exam. of the UPPSC and has appeared in PSC (Main) Exam., result of which is awaited. Contact: 37/2, PWD Colony, Rajapur Clive Road, Allahabad-UP-211001. Mob: 9795823877. 222. Dutt. 15.03.82, 5’-4”, Master in Physiotherapy, working in Delhi. Contact: Ph: 0130-2240610. 223. Datta. 11.03.84, 5’-2”, B.A, NTT, CTT. Contact: Ph: 0181-6522277. 224. Datta. 04.08.71, 5’-5”, wheatish, B.A., Government Teacher at Yamuna Nagar, salary Rs. 12,000/-p.m. Contact: Ph: 01732-250541, Mob: 9877348476. 225. Datta. 02.10.76, 5’-5”, 10+2, wheatish, homely. Contact: Ph: 01732-250541, Mob: 9877348476, 9256054832. 226. Datta. 13.08.87, 5’-2”, fair, 12th Pass, Computer Course. Contact: Ph: 0180-2651900, Mob: 09467191200. 227. Datta (Manglik). 30.09.83, 5’-4”, fair, slim, B.Com, (D.U), NTT, pursuing M.Com, (Correspondence) from H.P, teaching in a convent school in Pitampura, Delhi. Suitable match from Delhi/NCR desired. Contact: Shri V.K Dutta, Mob: 9968305670. 228. Lau (Manglik). 16.04.88, 5’-4”, BCA (IGNOU), one-year Computer Course from NIIT. Boy, preferably from Army, and residing in Delhi/NCR, desired. Contact: Mob: 9810246797. 229. Lav. 22½ years, 5’-5”, B.Sc., B.Ed. from (D.U), pursuing M. Sc. Professionally qualified well-settled boy, preferably in service, from Delhi/NCR only, desired. Contact: Shri Sunil Lav, Mob: 9873629306, Anil Lav 9818279345. 230. Lau. 23.03.86, 5’-4”, regular MBA, graduate (from Jesus and Mary college), working in Delhi, good salary, fair, slim, cultured. Well-educated, decent, well-settled boy, working in Delhi/NCR or with Defence background, preferred. Contact: Mob: 09971010063. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 231. Lau. 27.07.85, 5’-7”, Matric, fair, family, slim, beautiful. Match from NCR desired. Contact: Mob: 09250284860 (Shyama), 9810244732 (Dheeraj, 5/3A Double Storey, Vijay Nagar, Delhi). 232. Vaid. 04.03.84, 5’-6”, MA, B.Ed. Contact: Mob: 09413738115 (Alwar Raj.). 233. Vaid. (Non Manglik). 01.09.88, 5’-5”, fair, slim, Inter Pass, Contact: 09415158629, 09305375583. 234. Vaid. 03.02.72, 165 cms., slim, fair, graduate (DU), Diploma in Office Management & Secretarial Practices, Diploma in Comp (Financial Accounting), PG Diploma in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations, MBA (PGDM-HR) from the Institution of Managers, working with a Japanese Company as Assistant Manager, Corporate Deptt., salary Rs. 5.80 lacs. p.a. Contact: Shri S.K. Vaid, A-278, MIG Flats, Block No-5, Brij Vihar, Ghaziabad-201011. Ph:120-6571202/4562638,Mob: 98109-52585/9810096242. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 235. Vaid (Manglik/Non Manglik). 29.07.77, 5’-5”, B.A, NTT, Computer Course, PGDCA, teacher in a private school. Contact: Shri S.K Vaid. Ph: 0175-2226642, Mob: 9872216642 (Patiala). 236. Sharma. (Mother-nee-Chhibber) (Manglik). 01.07.85, 5’-0’’, undergraduate, homely. Contact: Chhibber, Mob: 9868371706. 237. Verma. (Mother-nee-Vaid). 29.05.82, 5’-4”, MBA, working in Gurgaon, Suitable qualified match from status family desired. Contact: Ph: 0191-2431439, Mob: 09419131814. 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 29th March 2009 at the Mohyal Bhawan, EG-29-30-30A, Inderpuri, New Delhi – 110012, report of which has been published in the May 2009 issue of Mohyal Mitter. The next quarterly match-making get-together will be held on the 28th June 2009 (last Sunday of June 2009) at 11.00 AM at the Mohyal Bhawan, EG-29-30-30A, Inderpuri, New Delhi-110012. All those, who are desirous of finding a suitable match for their ward(s), are advised to attend the get-together, where, not only lists of suitable boys and girls will be available, but their parents/guardians will be at hand for preliminary discussions. It will be better if the parents/guardians bring photos & horoscopes of the boys/girls concerned, at the get-together. Mrs. Amba Bali, Convener ANTIM YATRA DEATH THE ULTIMATE BOON While we are, death is not, when it has come we are not. It is a false belief that it only follows. It also precedes lfie. It is as before we were born. Death is the end of all sorrow. It either secures happiness or ends suffering. It frees the slave from its cruel master, the prison doors, calms the qualms of pain, closes the struggle of poverty. It is the last and best boon of Nature, for it frees man from all cares. G.M.S. expresses its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prays to God to grant eternal peace to the departed souls and strength to their families to bear with fortitude their irreparable loss. — D.V. Mohan, Secretary General Shri Raj Kumar Mohan Shri Raj Kumar Mohan, Railway Guard expired at Jalandhar. Members of the Biradari attended his kriya in Shiv Bari Mandir Jalandhar. Messages of condolences were read on that day. He was an honest, disciplined and sincere person dedicated to his family and work. He earned name and fame in the Railways, being a man of principles. He nurtured all family members and was a source of inspiration. He was a staunch Mohyal, soft spoken, with clear vision and a smile on his face. He had always helped the needy. He had good relations with the late V.P. Datta, S.S. Rlys and Prof. V.K. Datta. Shri T.R. Mehta Shri T.R. Mehta of P.S.E.B. Jalandhar expired. Kriya was held in Ram Mandir Mata Singh Nagar, attended by all members of D.M.S. S/Shri G.K. Datta, Navin Datta, Manmohan Vaid, Prof. V.K. Datta and Atul Dass expressed condolences on his death and prayed to God to give strength to the family to bear this great loss and rest his soul in peace. MS Jalandhar expressed grief on the passing away of the two great Mohyals of Jalandhar. —Prof. V.K. Datta Shri Ashwani Kumar Bakshi Shri Ashwani Kr. Bakshi s/o the late Sh. Madan Lal Bakshi, Khandwale Amritsar, brother-in-law of Sh. G.K. Datta President MS Jalandhar, working in a Spinning Mill belonged to Sidhora. He was related to Col. Jagdish Datta, Punjabi Bagh Delhi, Yograj Datta CM.I Rlys. and Bodh Raj Datta, now settled in Dwarka, all maternal uncles, who expressed grief and shock at the death of Ashwani Kumar Bakshi.
Kriya was held on 12.05.09 at Amritsar Khandwale at attended by all the Sunil Datta Chowdry family, and a large number of Mohyals from Ferozepur, Jalandhar, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, and Jagadhari. Ashwani Bakshi was honest, sincere and dedicated towards his family and work. He was soft-spoken, kind- hearted and a man of principles and nurtured his family members to whom he had been a source of inspiration. He was a staunch Mohyal and was a perfectionist, very organised in whatever he did in his life. He was a man of clear vision, disciplined with a cheerful smile on his face always ready to help the needy. He had a positive attitude, throughout life. On this occasion, his son Sandip Bakshi, donated Rs. 200/- to the GMS Widow Fund through Prof. V.K. Datta. Shri Som Dutt Datta (67) We deeply regret to inform the sad and sudden demise of our father, Sh. Som Dutt Datta s/o the late Shri Anant Ram Dutta, r/o EK 266 Phagwara Gate, Jalandhar, Punjab, on the 19th March 09. The cremation was performed on the same day, attended by a large number of relatives, friends and members of the District Mohyal Sabha Jalandhar.
The family hailed from village Veeram Datta Tehsil Shakhargarh District Gurdaspur (now in Pak.). After partition, they settled at Jalandhar Cantt. Shri Dutta had joined service in the Punjab State Electricity Board after graduation. He had served the Electricity Board of Punjab in various capacities of administrative nature. He faced all ups and downs in his life with a cheerful smile on his face. He retired from Kapurthala as Divisional Superintendent, after completing 37 years of spotless service, and without any malice towards his colleagues and other office staff. He was known for his pious, religious, kind, gentle and generous nature. His simplicity discipline and life style will continue to guide everyone. His helpful and generous nature will always be remembered. He had been associated with MS Jalandhar and various other religious institutions, viz; Akhil Vishva Geeta Mahamandal. Jalandhar, Shri Geeta Jayanti Mohotsav Committee Jalandhar etc. He is survived by his wife, Smt. Kamlesh Dutta (Retd. Principal Govt. School Jalandhar), son Naveen Dutta, daughter Leena and daughter-in-law Vishakha Dutta, grand daughter Ananya Dutta and grandson Anivarya and Abhinandan Dutta. His Rasam Pagri was performed on the 29th March 09, attended by a large gathering along with local Mohyal families. On this occasion, his wife donated Rs.500/- each to DMS Jalandhar and GMS besides donations to various local religious institutions. May God Almighty grant eternal peace to the noble soul and forebearance and fortitude to the family members to bear the irreparable loss.—Naveen Datta, Mob.: 9317546850. Shri Siri Ram Datta Shri Siri Ram Datta s/o Sh. Dev Raj Datta of Haripur Hazara expired on 6.5.2009. Kriya was held in Mandir Lal Dwara, Partap Bagh, Jalandhar, attended by large number of Mohyals, friends and members of DMS Jalandhar and social associates. He is survived by sons Love Kumar/Smt. Anu Datta and Kush Datta/Smt. Rohini Datta, all settled in life, and his wife Pawan Datta.
He was a soft-spoken and kind-hearted man of principles. He had been a source of inspiration to his family members. He was a staunch Mohyal, perfect in all ways, clear in vision, disciplined and of a cheerful nature, always ready to help the needy. On this sad occasion, his sons donated Rs.100/- to GMS towards Widow Fund. May God grant eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the family to bear this irreparable loss. Shri R.D. Dutta Shri R.D. Dutta (81) s/o the late Shri & Smt. Bhagwat Dayal Datta, formerly r/o Jogiwara, Chandni Chowk Delhi, expired on the 29th May, 2009.
He was a keen swimmer and was Captain of the Delhi Water Polo Team. During the Yamuna Floods in Delhi, Duttaji was instrumental in saving the lives of many people and cattle. He had started his career with Delhi Garage Ltd. and was credited with bringing in modern technology in Auto Workshops and garages in India. He was a staunch Mohyal. He was a Founder Trustee of Brij Rani Vaid Trust, proceeds of which were utilized in the construction of the Mohyal Foundation. He was a self-made man and had started his own company under the name of R.D. Dutta & Co. Pvt. Ltd. in 1981. He was the Managing Director of the company till his last day. Duttaji had been a very kind and cheerful person. His simplicity, discipline and cheerful nature will always be remembered by all near and dear. He was a thorough Gandhian and spun Khadi himself. His driving force was his wife, the late Smt. Krishna Dutta, who was a very religious, kind and loving woman. His grieving family consisting of Rakesh Dutta (son), Geeta Dutta (daughter-in-law) and three daughters, Meena Chhibber, Renu Gupta and Dolly Dutta will always fondly remember and miss him. In his memory, his grandson Ritesh Dutta has donated Rs.1100/- to GMS towards the Educational Fund. Col. J.H. Chhibber Col. J.H. Chhibber (Retd.), r/o Defence Colony, New Delhi, passed away on the 11 Jan. 2009. He was the son of Bhai Dewan Chand Chhibber of Rawalpindi, who claimed to be one of Bhai Mati Das’s descendants. The late Col. Chhibber served in the 7th Cavalry Regiment of the Indian Army. He was a very dashing and brilliant officer, who had been detailed on special missions during the Hyderabad and Zojilla Pass operations. After retirement, he served as the Managing Director of a leading British firm, Lemur, a Clearing and Forwarding agency sucessfully, for several years. He was a true Mohyal and had earned great respect from all those he came across. He shall always be remembered by the members of the community, especially those living in Defence Colony. His wife, Mohini Chhibber, who had been ailing and bed-ridden for several years, could not bear the loss of her husband and also breathed her last, after a few weeks. They had no issues. Smt. Prem Lata Vaid (95) Smt. Prem Lata Vaid w/o the late Shri Malaiti Ram Vaid of Gujranwala (Pak.) expired on the 13th April 2009, at 16/104, Geeta Colony, Delhi-31. She left behind, sons, Madan Mohan Vaid and Jagdish Kumar Vaid, one daughter, Smt. Indira Lau, grandsons, grand daughters and other grand children. She was a very religious lady.
We all pray to Almighty God to bestow peace on the departed soul in heaven. On this occasion, Sh. M.M. Vaid & J.K. Vaid donated Rs.500/- each to GMS Widow Fund and MS Yamuna Paar Delhi Widow Fund, and Rs.500/- to GMS Vrindavan Fund. Shri Devinder Prakash Bali (61) Shri Devinder Prakash Bali s/o Shri Smitter Prakash Bali of Kala Gujran Distt. Jhelum (Pak.), r/o W-101, Anupam Apartments, East Arjun Nagar, Delhi, expired on 12.5.2009.
He left behind, wife, Smt. Vinod Bali, d/o the late Shri Bhola Nath Dutta of Karnal, three daughters and one son. His Kriya was performed on 22.05.09 at Anupam Apartments. On this occasion, his son Ankur Bali donated Rs.1000/- to GMS Sabha Fund, Rs.500/- to GMS Widow Fund and Rs.500/- to MS Yamunapaar, Delhi.
IN MEMORIAM SMT. KAMLA DATTA: The 2nd Barsi of the late Smt. Kamla Datta was observed on the 28th May, 09, at her residence 7A, Shiv Pratap Nagar, Ambala Cantt, attended by her family members and a large number of relatives, including her daughters and sons-in-law. On this occasion, her daughters donated Rs.501/- to GMS for the Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan–Smt. Anjana Bakshi, Kurukshetra. BK. NASIB CHAND VAID: In fond memory of her husband, the late Bakshi Nasib Chand Vaid, on his death anniversary on the 6th May 2009 his wife, Smt. Savitri Vaid, r/o 242 Sarojini Colony, Yamuna Nagar, Haryana-135101, donated Rs. 500/- to the GMS Widow Fund. SHRI KULDEEP CHAND BAKSHI (LAU): On the 19th death anniversary of Shri Kuldeep Chand Bakshi (Lau) of Guliyana, Rawalpindi (now in Pak.), who left for his heavenly abode on 26.6.1990, his wife, Smt. Shakuntla Bakshi, donated Rs.500/- towards GMS Widow Fund.
Respected Bakshiji is always remembered by his family and friends, as an intelligent, kind- hearted and honest person. May his soul rest in peace.—Chandni Dutta, 98, Mohyal Colony Gurgaon. Paschim Vihar Mohyal Sabha loses a veteran: Secretary Sh. K.D. Mehta passes away– The Paschim Vihar Mohyal Sabha (PVSM), New Delhi lost its Founder–Secretary Shri Kushal Dev Mehta on May 9, 2009. Sh. Mehta, a war veteran complained of sudden uneasiness and giddiness and was taken to the hospital, where he breathed his last. Uthavani was performed on May 12, 2009, which turned into a meeting of deep condolences and rich tributes to Sh. Metha. Shri K.D. Mehta (78) was a very popular and highly respected person in Paschim Vihar. He was an untiring social worker. Various organisations, social groups, individuals and political leaders recalled his sterling qualities of head and heart, strong leadership, ardent social work and his passion for taking up the causes of social benefit. They described him as a genuine, true Vrikshamitra as he had a passion for protecting the environment. They recalled him with gratitude as he, with his own hands, had planted trees, watered and nurtured them and raised protective fences and concrete girders around them. There are now rows of full-grown trees in the locality– lovely symbols of Sh. Mehta’s memory. The area MLA, Sh. Malaram Gangwal, described Sh. Mehta as a father figure and said he always turned to Sh. Mehta for his wise and mature advice. Sh. Baldev Lowe, President MS Paschim Vihar said that the sabha was, in fact, the creation of Sh. Mehta as he single-handedly went around the area, located the Mohyals, inspired them to come together and brought them on in one forum just 1-1/2 years back. He stated that Sh. Mehta’s death was a personal loss for him as he always benefitted from his mature advice Sh. Lowe said the sabha would strive to carry forward the work, which Sh. Mehta had started. GMS had sent its Vice-President Sh. G.L. Dutta ‘Josh’ and Secretary PR, Sh. Ashwani Bali, to convey condolences to the Mehta family. Sh. ‘Josh’ described Sh. Mehta as a true Mohyal, as he had, with his sole efforts, founded MS Paschim Vihar. Sh. Josh urged the area Mohyals to nurture the sabha further, as this would be the best tribute to Sh. Mehta. He said all living beings, including humans, are mortal, but immortals are those who leave behind a beautiful legacy of good work, from which the society and the community benefit for times to come. Shri Mehta’s name would remain alive, as a dedicated, spirited Mohyal. The family of Sh. Mehta donated Rs.500/- each to the GMS and the local sabha in his memory.—Baldev Lowe, President MS Paschim Vihar. SHRI BIHARI LAL CHHIBBER: On the 98th birth anniversary of my Bade Tayaji, the late Sh. Bihari Lal Chhibber s/o the late Sh. Gujjar Mal Chhibber of Village-Tanda, Station, Tanda Uurmor Distt. Hoshiarpur, Punjab on 6.6.2009, all family members remembered him and held prayers for the peace of his soul in Heavan. His son, Ashok Chhibber, is in USA with his family and his three daughters, Usha Bakshi w/o Sh. Satya Bhushan Bakshi of Una, H.P., Asha Mehta, w/o Sh. Bhisam Mehta of Delhi, and Nisha Mohan w/o the late Sh. Push Mohan, Janipur Jammu, are happily married and remember him deeply in their hearts. He was the elder brother of my father, the late Sh. Mohan Lal Chhibber, Advocate. I can not forget the love & affection I got from him in my childhood days. On this occasion, I have donated Rs.501/- to GMS to be added to the existing Education Trust in the name of my grand parents “Gujjar Mal Chhibber and Smt. Lajwanti Devi Chhibber vill. Tanda, Distt. Hoshiarpur, Punjab Education Trust’’.—Sushil Kumar Chhibber, C-80, Niti Bagh, New Delhi-110049. SMT. LAJWANTI DEVI CHHIBBER: The 50th Punya Tithi of my grand mother, the late Smt. Lajwanti Devi Chhibber w/o the late Sh. Gujjar Mal Chhibber, was observed on 9.06.2009. On this day, “Sunder Kand Path’’, was held at home, attended by many relatives & friends, who remembered her. Blessings of my Dadi are always felt in the family.
On this occasion, I have donated Rs.500/- to the GMS, to be added to existing Education Trust in the name of my grand parents Sh. Gujjar Mal Chhibber & Smt. Lajwanti Devi Chhibber of Vill.- Tanda, Distt. Hoshiarpur, Punjab. Never the Like Again SHRI A.C. BALI (15.4.1906-01.07.1963): A top journalist, a former News Editor of The Tribune and a leading Congressman of United Punjab, Shri A.C. Bali was admired and loved for his kindness, his modesty, his integrity and, above all, his quality of quiet leadership in his nearly three decades of intimate association with the Tribune. He had joined the profession at a time when journalism was a mission, and not a trade or industry.
Bali ji had been tipped for Chief Ministership in the United Punjab and later a Cabinet berth in the Central Govt. by Pt. Nehru. He had politely refused this saying that he could serve the masses better in his present position. To him, politics, like journalism, was another opportunity for public service and never a means of personal aggrandisement. Sadly, he died in harness at the age of 58. We pray to Almighty God to keep Bali ji’s soul in His Kingdom. In his memory, Rs.101/- is donated to GMS for Ashram Fund.–Satish Bali (son), Chetna Bali (grand daughter) Kurukshetra. SMT. SOMA DEVI CHHIBBER (VAID) AND SMT. ISHRAN DEVI: On the Barsis of my mother, the late Smt .Soma Devi Chhibber (Vaid), (21.04.1972-2009), w/o the late Shri D.K. Bhai Chhibber, Chief Engineer and of my Taiji, the late Smt. Ishran Devi, (24.04.1955 - 2009) w/o the late Bhai Sardar Singh ji Chhibber of Kariyala. I donate Rs.250/- each to the GMS Widow Fund.
Both my mother, Smt. Soma Devi and Taiji, Smt. Ishran Devi had expired at Mullana, near Ambala Cantt.—Madan Mohan Singh Bhai, 61-C, Troika Apts., 3rd Cross Road, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri (W), Mumbai-400053, Tel.: 022-26363116, 9920208026. SMT. SUDERSHAN MEHTA: The fifth Barsi of Smt. Sudershan Mehta w/o Mehta Pran Nath was observed on the 10th May, 2009. Sunderkand Path was held along with Kirtan in the morning, followed by serving of Brahm Bhoj to the Brahmins and to all those present.
Smt. Sudershan was a god- fearing and strong-willed person. She was an ardent devotee of Shri Satya Sai Baba and had been visiting the Prashanti Nilayam for Kar-Seva every year from the 1st to 15th Aug., along with Kar-Sewaks from Haryana during 1996 to 2005. Even when she was not keeping well, she did her duty with devotion. During the last moments of her life, she became physically very weak but she remained emotionally strong and God’s name was on her lips all along. A few minutes before her death, she repeatedly asked to be put down on the floor, as she felt her end was near but we could not understand her, as she was in her perfect senses. She is survived by her husband, Sh. Pran Nath Mehta, and three daughters and their families. Her eldest daughter is Smt. Pratibha and son-in-law Harish Bali, grandson Ashish and grand daughter-in-law Bhawana and great grand daughter Vedika, grand daughters Sonu, Upasana and Aradhna, grand-sons-in-law Sunil Datta, Ajay Chaudhari, great grand-daughters Arushi, Ahrohi and Pari, her second daughter, Sangeeta and son-in-law Anil Chhibber and grandsons Varun and Rishabh, her youngest daughter, Anuradha and son-in-law Rajeev Vaid and grandsons Prateek and Yuvraj. She was ‘Badi Mummy’ to the children of her brother-in-law, Sh. Vishwa Nath Mehta, whose wife Smt. Pushpa Mehta and she were very close to each other. She is remembered by her nephew, Sh. Sunil Mehta, his wife Prerna and son Saahil, niece Sunita Bali, her husband Sanjeev Bali and their children Abhinav and Rachit, and also by her youngest niece, Savita, her husband Deepak and their children Kunal and Ridhi. A trust for Rs.10000/- is being opened by the family members for Widow Fund in the name of “Smt. Sudershan Kumari Mehta & Pran Nath Lau’’.–Sh. Pran Nath Mehta, Lau, 425-R, Model Town Yamuna Nagar. SHRI YOGINDER LAL BALI: In the loving memory of Shri Yoginder Lal Bali, s/o the late Sh. Chaman Lal Bali, who was born on 30th May, 1935 at vill. Bilomar, near Attak (now in Pak.), his family has donated Rs. 10,000/- to GMS for opening an Education Fund trust for the education of the girl child in the name of “Yoginder Lal Bali Education Trust”.
Fondly remembered by Alka, Neelu, Rajni, Anu and Meenu, sons-in-law Parveen Dutt, Sunil Kapoor, Col. Sunil Mehta, SM, Anil Khanna and Sushil Malik and grand children. Sisters, Sudershan Dutta, Pushpa Mehta, Kanta Bakshi, Nirmal Tandon miss him dearly. SMT. ADARSH MEHTA: Sh. S.M. Mehta, IAS (Retd.), 69, Sector-16A, Chandigarh, has donated Rs. 200/- to MS, on the death anniversary of his wife, Adarsh Mehta, on the 28th May, 2009.
SMT. KRISHNA MEHTA: On the 3rd death anniversary on the 20th June 2009 of his revered mother, the late Smt. Krishna Mehta, w/o the late Dr. Capt. C.D. Mehta, her son, Sh. K.K. Mehta, r/o Flat No.606, B-Wing, Avsar Building, Amar Hill Compound, Saki-Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai-400072, Mob.: 09969024841, has donated Rs.500/- to the GMS.
SHRI RAJESHWAR NATH DATTA: Sh. Rajeshwar Nath Datta was born on the 23rd Nov. 1923, at village-Munday Mari-Tehsil Chakwal Distt. Jhelum (now in W. Pak.). He was the beloved son of the late Smt. Chaila Devi and the late Mehta Kanshi Ram Datta. He served in the Defence Accounts Deptt. and, after retirement settled in Ashok Vihar, Delhi. He served Mohyal Club Ashok Vihar as its Treasurer and was the Club’s representative at GMS monthly meetings. He breathed his last on the 12th June, 2007, at the ripe age of 85 years.
On his 2nd death anniversary, his family donated Rs.11000/- to GMS towards the Langar Fund at the Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan. Date of Langar 12th June. Fondly remembered by: Smt. Gayatri Datta (wife), Deepak Datta-Indu Datta (son and daughter-in-law), Sanyogta-Inder Mohan Mehta Lau (daughter and son-in-law), Kiran-Ashwani Kumar Chhibber (daughter and son-in-law), grand children Shakti Datta, Pooja Sachdeva, Anmol Sachdeva, Rahul Mehta, Meenakshi Mehta, Bhawana, Sandeep, Ashish Chhibber, Chanchal Chhibber, Aryan, Mohit Chhibber and Swati Chhibber. God bless the noble departed soul. GOSAIN RAM RAKHA MEHTA (LAU) (1889-14.06.1974) & VIDYA VATI MEHTA (LAU) (1898-30.06.1988) : Gosain Ram Rakha Mehta s/o the late Gosain Shankar Das Mehta (Lau) of village-Sanwal, Tehsil, Pind Dadan Khan, Distt. Jhelum (now in Pakistan) migrated to Roorkee near Haridwar in 1947. He had survived the Kamuki train massacre, in which he had lost 11 members of his family. He had two sons, Sh. H.L. Mehta, settled in Roorkee, and Sh. P.L. Mehta. He was the grand father of Sh. Yogesh Mehta, Secretary, Youth & Cultural Affairs GMS. On the 35th death anniversary of Gosain Ram Rakha Mehta (Lau), on the 14th June, 2009, and, the 21st death anniversary of Smt. Vidya Vati Mehta (Lau), on the 30th June 2009, their great grand son Master Vikram Mehta has donated Rs.500/- to GMS. LOVING TRIBUTE TO PARENTS MEHTA R.S. VAID & SMT. PREM PUSHPA MEHTA Life without parents cannot be the same. Your love & affection will always make your presence felt amongst us. Your values and ideals will always remain a source of inspiration for all of us. Devoted sons Virender Mehta & Mrs. Vijay Mehta, Bhushan Mehta & Mrs. Suman Mehta and their children & Mehtas, Datts & Bakshi families. The family were amongst the first donors for a room at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, and Shri Virender Mehta took active part in the Presidents–Secretaries conclave held at the Ashram. Address: C-637, New Friends, Colony, New Delhi-110065. Ph.: 26831970, 26829341 |
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