FROM THE CHIEF EDITOR. Mohyal Mitter

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3 Mohyal Mitter ONE OF INDIA'S OLDEST JOURNALS Established in 1891 Volume 57 Issue No. 1 January, 2013 Chief Editor: Mehta O.P. Mohan Editor English: D.V. Mohan Editor Hindi: Ashok Lav Contents English Section Editorial 3-4 Greetings 5 GMS MC Minutes 6-7 GMS Committees 8 Merit News 9 Community News Children s Corner 16 Life time Award to Dr. JC Bakshi 17 Matrimonials Vishal Dutta in Mumbai 21 Langar Fund Sad News & In Memoriam List of Donations Hindi Section Ownership: General Mohyal Sabha N. Delhi - 67 Place of Publication: New Delhi Languages in which it is published: English & Hindi Periodicity: Monthly Retail Selling Price: single copy: Rs Annual Subscription- Rs All cheques/drafts should be drawn in favour of GENERAL MOHYAL SABHA (REGD.) DELHI and sent to: Mohyal Foundation, A-9, Qutab Institutional Area, U.S.O Road, Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi Ph.: , , gmsoffice2003@gmail.com gmsoffice2003@yahoo.co.in Website: MOHYAL BHAWAN EG-29, 30-30A, Inderpuri, New Delhi Phone: MOHYAL ASHRAM-HARIDWAR Mohyal Ashram Marg, Haridwar-Rishikesh Road, Bhoopatwala (Opp. Shanti Kunj), Haridwar Ph.: , MOHYAL ASHRAM-VRINDAVAN Plot No.23, Ashram Vihar, Chhatikra Road, Vrindavan (U.P.) Ph.: Printed and published by Shri D.V. Mohan, on behalf of General Mohyal Sabha (Regd.) and printed at Dutta Press, B-9/3, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase- II, New Delhi , and Published at Mohyal Foundation, A-9, Qutab Institutional Area, USO Road, New Delhi Editor- Shri O.P. Mohan. FROM THE CHIEF EDITOR My dear brothers, sisters & children, Jai Mohyal! Welcome to the New Year! We have left behind another year and are welcoming a New Year, full of new hope and new aspirations. On this occasion, I would like to recapitulate major events in the year just gone by. The year started off with the holding of the All India Mohyal Conference in January The two-day Conference, held at the Kulachi Hansraj Model School, Ashok Vihar, New Delhi, was presided over by one of our most eminent Mohyals, Lt. Gen. G.L. Bakshi (Retd.) PVSM. One of the highlights of the Conference was the conferment of Mohyal Ratna Award on Bk. S.K. Chhibber IAS (Retd.). Several other awards, viz, Mohyal Gaurav, Excellence in Professional Achievements, Mohyal Sewa Puraskar etc. were also given away. Resolutions on Women s Empowerment & Youth Empowerment were also adopted at the Conference. Besides the Business Sessions, there was also lot of merry-making, lighting of Bonfire and advance celebration of Lohri festival. The Conference was an outstanding success, where Bali Sahib had given us a new slogan Vibrant Mohyal, which essentially summed up the character of the Mohyal community on the march. The next important event was the Republic Day 2012 celebrations at the KR Bali Mohyal Memorial Nursery School, Dehradun, where the tiny tots gave cultural performances to the delight of the gathering present. September saw the Pratibhashalee Vidyarthi Sammaan function, on the 16 th of the month. The highlight of the event was the Declamation Contest for the students conducted by Dr. Ashok Lav, in which cash awards were given to those winning the first, second & third positions. The celebrations for the year culminated with the inauguration of the Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, on the 25 th November 2012, where more than 1200 Mohyals took part. Even though the function was memorable, we sorely missed the presence and guidance of our revered President, Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali, who could not be present, because of the doctor s advice not to exert himself. Hopefully, by the grace of God, he will be fit and come back to normal soon to 3

4 continue to give his valuable guidance and leadership in the coming year. I am now looking forward to the New Year, for working with all of you, in our march towards further progress and welfare of our community. In this regard, I would like to share with you about some of the major events, plans & projects that the GMS has chalked out for execution during the new year. First, we are holding the interaction meeting with the Presidents and Secretaries of the affiliated local sabhas, on the 20 th January 2013, to discuss issues of mutual interest and of interest to the community s welfare. Some action points for the New Year are also likely to be discussed in this meeting. We would like the Mohyal youth to take more interest in the activities of the local sabhas and, in that direction, I would urge the local sabhas to have special meetings for the Mohyal youth, say, once in a quarter, where the youth of the community shall be encouraged to participate voice and share their dreams, concerns & aspirations. We are also planning to inaugurate the Mohyal Ashram, Goverdhan, during the year. I am sure that it will be as grand an affair as the inaugural ceremony of MA Vrindavan. We also propose to hold the AGM of the GMS some time in March. There will also be the regular annual events such as Pratibhashalee Sammaan function, Mohyal Diwas celebrations, Matrimonial Melas etc. etc., apart from the Annual Melas of our various affiliated Local Sabhas. As for new projects, we have in mind the setting up of a Pathological Laboratory at Yamuna Nagar. The GMS is also considering entering the educational sector and is seriously on the look-out for a suitable piece of land, in or near about Delhi/NCR, for setting up a school; and, with the blessings and co-operation of the community, we shall be successful in realizing this dream too. I am sure that the year will have never a dull moment. With the co-operation of all of you, the GMS as well as the Mohyal community is going from strength to strength in our endeavour to further widen the horizon of activities in the interest of the community. I wish you all A very Happy & Prosperous NEW YEAR O.P. Mohan MEETING OF THE PRESIDENTS & SECRETARIES OF THE AFFILIATED LOCAL SABHAS INTERACTION WITH THE MEMBERS OF THE MANAGING COMMITTEE OF THE GMS (Advance Intimation) Dear brother/sister, As already notified at Page-8 in the December 2012 issue of the Mohyal Mitter, the meeting of the Presidents & Secretaries of the affiliated Local Mohyal Sabhas will be held at Mohyal Foundation building on Sunday, the 20 th January The main objectives of the meeting are: 1. To find w ays and means to strengthen Mohyaliyat at grass root level, 2. To intensify the working of the Local Sabhas and their interaction with the GMS, 3. To suggest a Model Constitution to be adopted by the Local Sabhas with any modifications they desire, and 4. Other matters of common interest. The meeting will start with the flag hoisting ceremony at a.m. and a report from the Secretary General on the progress made by the GMS since the last meeting held in April There will be introduction of delegates followed by formation of Committees, consisting of representatives of Local Sabhas and the GMS, to deliberate on points of interest and submit a report to the Committee. Rzd. J.C. Bali, a prominent member of the Managing Committee of the GMS, has been designated as the Chairman of the Reception Committee. Arrangements will be made for such of the outstation delegates who desire to stay at Mohyal Bhawan Inderpuri on the nights of 19 th & 20 th January This letter is in the form of advance intimation and a detailed programme will be sent shortly. There will be no regular monthly meeting of the Managing Committee of the GMS during the month of January With kind regards, Yours brotherly, D.V. Mohan Secretary General To: All Presidents & Secretaries of affiliated Local Mohyal Sabhas 4 Mohyal Mitter / JANUARY 2013 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram

5 GREETINGS GMS wishes for His grace & bounty in abundance, good health & long life for all fraternity members whose birthdays are in the months of Dec. & January D.V. Mohan Secretary General Master Karmesh Bakshi & Baby Maulika Bakshi: Master Karmesh Bakshi, s/o Shri Ashish & Smt. Radhika Bakshi, and Baby Maulika Bakshi, d/o Shri Manish & Smt. Rekha cum-canal Area, Nilokheri (Karnal), was celebrated on , with great pomp and show. She was blessed by her parents and grandparents, for a happy & long life. On this happy occasion, her grandparents donated Rs. 501 to the GMS, for addition to Bakshi, celebrated their birthdays, on the 26 th Aug. In the evening, a grand dinner was organized, which was attended by family members, close relatives & friends. It was really a memorable day. On this happy occasion, I am donating Rs. 251/- to the GMS. Naresh Dutta, VII/210, Farash Bazar, Shahdara, Delhi (Tel , Mob: ) Master Daksh Mohan: The first birthday of Master Daksh Mohan, s/o Smt. Shilpa & Shri Kavish Mohan, and grandson of Smt. Vinod Mohan & Shri Ravi Chander Mohan, r/o Street No.8, Bhagat Singh Nagar, Barwala Road, Dera Bassi, Distt. Mohali (PB), was celebrated on the 4th December, Vikas Dutta Educational Trust - M.Sc. Physics, and Rs.151/- to MS Karnal. Amrit Lal Dutta: The first birthday of Amrit Lal Dutta, s/o On this occasion, her happy Nani & Nana, Smt. Nirmal & Shri Som Dutt Bakshi, and Dadi & Dada, Smt. Anita & Shri Ashwani K. Bali, donated Rs. 501/- each to the GMS and MS Mehrauli. Shyam Sunder Mohan Promoted as Assistant Protocol Officer in DDA Shri Shyam Sunder Mohan, s/o the late Mehta Salig Ram Mohan & the late Smt. Somawanti Mohan, r/o F-272, A/1, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi , has been promoted as Assistant Protocol Officer in the Delhi Development Authority. He is an active member of MS Yamuna Paar and Representative Member of the sabha in 2012, and the 8 th Sep. 2012, respectively. On this occasion, their proud grandparents, Shri Satish Bakshi & Smt. Santosh Bakshi, donated Rs. 500/- to the GMS. Shri Rattan K. Dutta: The 80th birthday of our father, Shri Rattan K. Dutta, s/o the late Mehta Bishamber Dass Dutta & Smt. Bhagwati Dutta of village Kambe, Distt. Jhelum (now in Pak.), was celebrated on the 26th Oct Havan was performed in the morning, attended by sons Ramesh Dutta & Naresh Dutta, their wives Shobhana & Monika, daughters Neeta Chhibber & Deepa Bali, sonsin-law, Harish Chhibber & Kulbhushan Bali, and grandchildren. After the Havan, a sumptuous lunch was served. On this happy occasion, Shri Ravi Chander Mohan donated Rs.1100/- to the GMS for the Ashram Fund. Mishti Dutta: The 6th birthday of Mishti Dutta, d/o Shri Amit Dutta & Smt. Shilpi Dutta, and granddaughter of Smt. Sunita Dutta (Dadi) & Shri Subhash Dutta (Dada,) r/o G-99, School- Shri Yudhishter Dutta, was celebrated on , at their residence at Khairpur Colony, Sirsa. His happy grandparents, Shri Madan Lal Dutta & Smt. Oma Dutta, donated Rs. 101/- to the GMS, on this occasion. NEW BLOSSOM Baby Tavishi Bali: Smt. Sakshi & Shri Kamal Bali, r/o 8/1030- A, Mehrauli, New Delhi , were blessed with a baby daughter, on (1st Navratra). The little one was named Tavishi, on the day of Havan ceremony. the GMS Managing Committee. On this happy occasion, his wife, Smt. Meena Mohan, has donated Rs. 500/- each to the GMS and MS Yamuna Paar, Delhi. Smt. Meena Mohan & Shri Dev Mohan (son) Ph: , Donate Generously towards Mohyal Ashram Mohyal Mitter / JANUARY

6 GMS MANAGING COMMITTEE MINUTES OF THE MEETING Date: 9 th December 2012 Venue: Mohyal Foundation, New Delhi Attendance: 25 In Chair: Mehta O.P. Mohan, Sr. Vice President Sad News: After the Mohyal prayer, the house observed two minutes silence, in memory of the following members of the biradari, who had passed away recently: 1. Shri Bansi Lal Chhibber, GMS Life Member and Ex MC member, expired on 11 th November 2012 at Pune. 2. Shri R.D Vaid, GMS Life Member, expired at Delhi. 3. Shri Tarun Dutt, s/o the late Shri Ravi Dutt and grandson of the late Ch. M.R Dutt of Delhi, expired on 14 th Nov Sh. D.D Mehta of Jabalpur, expired on 15 th Nov Ch. Lakha Singh Datta s/o the late Ch. Sawan Mall Datt of Barara, expired on 23 rd September, 2012 at the age of 112 years. 6. Shri Mangal Sain Datta s/o the late Shri Dina Nath Datta of Barara, expired on 19 th September, Smt. Neelam Bakshi w/o Shri Rajendra Kumar Bakshi of Ludhiana, expired on 27 th October Shri K.N. Chhibber, Prathishtith Member of GMS, expired on 4 th Dec Rzd. Brahm Nath Bali s/o Rzd Siri Ram Bali, expired on 11 th November 2012 at Sarai Rohilla, Delhi. 10. Smt. Shanti Devi Mohan w/o the late Shri Krishna Lal Mohan of Kota, expired on 21 st November Smt. Gulshan Bali w/o Shri Krishan Lal Bali of Delhi, expired on 3 rd Dec Smt. Shakuntala Chhibber w/o Shri V.P Chhibber. Confirmation of Minutes: The minutes of the last meeting, held on the 11 th November 2012, were read out by the Secretary General and were confirmed, after incorporating the following Addendum (as the fourth para) under the heading Mohyal Milan : ADDENDUM Shri J.C. Bali pointed out that the GMS is a charitable organization, which subsists on donations from members and others for carrying out its charitable activities. Even requests for grant of financial aids to widows are carefully scrutinized before sanction. Therefore, when the GMS deputes its representative(s) to participate in the Melas of locals sabhas, only his/her travel expenses should be borne by the GMS; the travel expenses of his/her spouse should be borne by the member concerned himself/herself. He also suggested that not more than two persons should be deputed by the GMS to attend such Melas, as GMS representative(s). The Managing Committee members, who receive individual invitations to participate in such Melas, should bear their travel expenses themselves, in case they wish to attend the Melas. He also stated that the GMS should send its representative(s) to the Melas organized by all affiliated sabhas (and not only to certain selected sabhas), so that no local sabha felt neglected. He opined that there should be internal auditing of the accounts of the GMS, for which an Internal Audit Committee, consisting of Managing Committee members, should be constituted. (Such a Committee already exists Secretary General). Presentation of Accounts: In the absence of the Secretary, Finance, Bk. B.L. Chhibber IRS (Retd.) presented the statement of accounts for the month of October 2012, which was unanimously passed by the house. In regard to the accounts of Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, Mehta O.P. Mohan desired that details of the maintenance charges being received (as donations) from the occupants of rooms visà-vis the actual expenditure being incurred by the GMS may be shown separately, in the statement of accounts next month, in order to see as to whether the amount of maintenance charges being received was able to meet the actual maintenance expenses of the Ashram. Mohyal Melas: The Secretary General informed that MS Karnal is organizing its Annual Mela on the 30 th December 2012; and MS Ludhiana is celebrating its Mela, as Lohri Dheean Di, on the 6 th January 2013, in honour of the girl child. The house approved a Shagun of Rs. 10,000/- each from the GMS, for these Melas. Renewal of Affiliation: The Secretary General requested all local sabhas to renew their affiliation with GMS for the calendar year 2013, by the 31 st January 2013, by sending their applications in the prescribed proforma, along with the affiliation fee of Rs. 200/-. Some members suggested that the affiliation fee GMS MANAGING COMMITTEE MEETING In view of the President/Secretaries Meet, scheduled to be held, at the Mohyal Foundation, New Delhi, on the 20th Jan. 2013, there will be no meeting of the GMS Managing Committee during the month of January, Phones : , D.V. Mohan Mob: Secretary General needs to be increased. The matter was not, however, pursued. Donations for Rooms in Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan: 1. Shri Satish Bali, Architect & Dr. (Mrs.) Prerna Bali of GK- II, have donated Rs. 2.5 lacs for a room. 2. Smt. Chander Kanta & Shri SP Chhibber of Kalimpong W.B, donated 2 nd instalment of Rs. 50,000/- for a room. Progressive Total of Langar Fund Donations, Vrindavan: (1) Reported at the last meeting- 228 (2) Received since then- 26 (3) Progressive Total- 254 Progressive Total of Langar Fund Donations Haridwar: (1) Reported at the last meeting (2) Received since then- 19 (3) Progressive Total New Trust Opened: Wg. Cdr. Kailash N. Datt and Mrs. Kanchan Datt of Gurgaon have Jointly opened a New Education Fund Trust in their name, for Rs. 3,000/-. GMSLM: The Secretary General informed that the Membership Committee has recommended the names of the following 15 applicants for grant of GMS life membership, and the same was approved by the house: For the Kind Attention of Mohyal Mitter Readers All articles, including letters, published in the Mohyal Mitter, are as furnished by the authors/ writers concerned. The views expressed therein are their personal views. The Publishers, Chief Editor or Editors (English & Hindi) are not responsible for the particulars therein or the veracity thereof, in any manner whatsoever. Chief Editor MM 6 Mohyal Mitter / JANUARY 2013 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram

7 S.No. Name Category Station 1. Smt. Usha Kiran Bali GMSLM Mehrauli 2. Sh. Arvind Sharma Mehta (Lau) -do- Hoshiarpur 3. Sh. Bal Krishan Chhibber -do- Guragon 4. Sh. Jeetendra Datta -do- Pune 5. Capt. Gurdial Singh Bali -do- Pune 6. Dr. Gita Bali -do- Jaipur 7. Sh. Jagdish Mehta (Vaid) -do- East Africa 8. Sh. Pawan Datta -do- Ambala 9. Sh. Puran Chand Bali -do- Thane 10. Sh. Samrat Bharat Dutta -do- Jammu Tawi 11. Sh. Anil Kr. Datta -do- Gurgaon 12. Sh. Sandeep Datta -do- Mehrauli 13 Sh. Shanti Sagar Vaid -do- Mayur Vihar-I 14. Sh. Man Mohan Kr. Bakshi -do- Noida 15. Lt. Col. Rashmi Kr. Bali -do- Rohini On the Spot Donations: An amount of Rs. 32,800/- was received on the spot, as per the following details: i. Langar Fund Vrindavan Rs. 22,000/- ii. Addition to Trust Rs. 5,100/- iii. GMSLM Rs. 4,200/- iv. Other Donations Rs. 1,500/- TOTAL Rs. 32,800/- Birthdays/Wedding Anniversaries: The house conveyed its greetings to the following members (and their spouses), who were celebrating their birthdays/wedding anniversaries, during the month of Dec. Birthdays: 1. Shri Ashwani Bakshi, Ambala City-1st Dec. 2. Smt. Vandana Vaid, Kurukshetra-7 December. 3. Shri P.K. Datta, Vice President, Gurgaon-8 December. 4. Shri K.N. Mohan, New Delhi- 25 December. 5. Shri Vinod Bali, Ludhiana- 27 December. 6. Shri Vinay Datta, Ashok Vihar-30 December. 7. Shri Ashwani Bali, New Delhi- 31 December. Marriage Anniversary: 1. Smt. Suravi Mehta & Shri Yogesh Mehta, New Delhi- 2 Dec. 2. Smt. Shakuntala Mohan & Shri O.P Mohan, Sr. Vice President-6 December. 3. Smt. & Shri Sunil Dutt, Uttam Nagar- 6 December. 4. Smt. & Shri Vijyendra Kr. Datt, Mehrauli- 8 December. 5. Smt. Manorama Bali & Shri J.C Bali, New Delhi-10 Dec. 6. Smt. & Shri K.G. Mohan, New Delhi-12 December. 7. Smt. & Shri Harsh Datta, New Delhi-11 th December. The Secretary General announced that day s lunch was being hosted by Shri J.C. Bali, who is celebrating his wedding anniversary on the 10 th December. Report on Vrindavan Ashram: Senior Vice President, Mehta O.P. Mohan, stated that he had inspected the Ashram on the 8 th December 2012, and stated that, out of the residual works still to be completed at the Ashram, the work relating to water supply, RO, and installation of solar water heating system, has been completed. Rest of the work may take about 2-3 months more and, by the end of March 2013, every thing will be in position. He added that 8 rooms and two suites were ready for being occupied w.e.f. the 15 th December The catering contractors also will be able to serve meals to about persons from that date. He informed that, to begin with, only one meal, either lunch or dinner, will be free for the occupants, who may be required to pay for the other meal. The house agreed and approved the suggestion. He stated that all the rooms were proposed to be air-conditioned and a beginning in this GENERAL MOHYAL SABHA (Regd.) LIST OF HOLIDAYS TO BE OBSERVED BY THE GMS SECRETARIAT DELHI DURING 2013 Sl. Date Days Occasion th January Monday Lohri/Makar Sankranti th January Saturday Republic Day th February Thursday Basant Panchami th March Thursday Holi th April Friday Ram Navami th April Wednesday Mahavir Jayanti th May Saturday Budh Purnima th August Thursday Independence Day th August Tuesday Rakshabandhan th August Wednesday Krishna Janmasthami nd October Wednesday Gandhi Jayanti th November Tuesday Bhai Duj regard will be made from January 2013, and will be completed stage by stage. He said that donation of ACs would be welcome. In view of the proposal for installing ACs in all the rooms, the DG set installed at the Ashram may also require to be upgraded, because of the frequent disruption in power supply, and the back-up power required for running the ACs will be high. He informed that it is proposed to levy the following charges, tentatively, for suites/rooms in the Ashram from non-mohyals (the final rates to be charged will be determined later by the Ashram Committee): (i) Rooms -Rs. 800/- (ii) Deluxe Rooms Rs.1,000/- (iii) Suites - Rs, 1,200/-. For Mohyals, the rates will be 50% of those charged from non-mohyals. The proposal was agreed to by the house, as being done at Haridwar To a query from Shri Dalip Singh Datta, the Senior Vice President stated that there is no provision of a hall in the Ashram, to accommodate large groups. Dr. Ashok Lav said that we should be proud of what has been accomplished; what more needed to be done can be discussed later and decisions taken. Dharam Vir Mohan Secretary General Shri P.K. Datta mentioned that there was an essential difference between our Ashrams at Vrindavan and Haridwar, in that those visiting Vrindavan may come in the morning and leave in the evening; and may not stay overnight. As such, there may not be as much rush for rooms, as that in Haridwar. Presidents/Secretaries Meet: The Secretary General announced that the next meeting with the Presidents/Secretaries of the local sabhas has been scheduled for the 20 th January 2013, at the Mohyal Foundation, New Delhi. Shri Shyam Sunder Mohan, Representative Member from MS Yamunapaar, informed that the Mohyal Bhawan of MS Yamunapaar was ready, after renovation, and the sabha proposes to hold elections to elect 5 office bearers, on the 30 th December 2012, for which Shri R.K. Datta has been appointed as Election Officer. Speedy Recovery: Before conclusion, the house prayed for the speedy recovery of Rzd. B.D. Bali, by reciting the Maha Mrityunjay Jaap, three times. Thereafter, the meeting concluded, with a vote of thanks to the Chair, after recitation of Shanti Path, led by Mehta O.P. Mohan. The participants then dispersed to partake in the sumptuous lunch hosted by Shri J.C. Bali. Donate Generously towards Mohyal Ashram Mohyal Mitter / JANUARY

8 GMS COMMITTEES The President, GMS, vide his Order dated the 18 th March 2011, had constituted the following Committees and all concerned had been informed individually: I-CENTRAL INTERACTION COMMITTEE: 1. Rzd. B.D. Bali Chairman 6. Mr. Pushp Bali 2. Dr. Ashok Lav Convenor 7. Mr. Ramesh Dutta 3. Mr. P.K. Dutta 8. Mr. Vinod Mehta 4. Mr. Vinod Datta 9. Mrs. Sunita Mehta 5. Mr. Yogesh Mehta II-ZONAL lnteraction COMMITTEES: (i) PUNJAB - CHANDIGARH 1. Mr. Pushp Bali Convenor 4. Mr. Munish Bali 2. Mr. Vijayant Bali 5. Mr. Pawan Bali 3. Mr. Anil Dutta (ii) DELHI & SURROUNDINGS 1. Mr. Ramesh Dutta 5. Mr. K.G. Mohan 2. Mr. Yogesh Mehta 6. Mr. Sunil Dutt, 3. Mr. Dalip Singh Dutta 7. Mr. Harsh Dutta 4. Mr. K.N. Mohan (iii) HARYANA 1. Mr. Vinod Mehta Convenor 5. Mr. Rit Mohan 2. Mrs. Veena Chhibber 6. Mr. Vijinder Pal Singh Bali 3. Mr. Vipin Mohan 7. Mr. Pankaj Bali 4. Mr. Ashwani Bakshi 8. Mrs. Vandana Vaid (iv) U.P. & SURROUNDINGS 1. Mr. Kamran Dutta Convenor 2. Col. S.K. Vaid Note: All other areas will be centrally looked after by Mr. D.V. Mohan, Dr. Ashok Lav & Mr. P.K. Dutta III- MOHYAL ESTATE COMMITTEE: 1. Rzd. B. D. Bali 5. Mr. P.K. Dutta 2. Mehta O.P. Mohan 6. Mr. Vinod Dutta 3. Bk. B.L. Chhibber IRS (Retd.) 7. Mr. O.P. Mohan (Rohini) 4. Mr. D.V. Mohan Besides the above members, the following brethren will be additional members of the respective Ashram Committees: Haridwar 1. Col. S. K. Vaid 3. Mr. Girish Mohan 2. Mr. Dalip Singh Datta Vrindavan 1. Mr. Kamran Datta 2. Mr. Ramesh Dutt Inderpuri 1. Mr. Yogesh Mehta 2. Mr. Sushil Kumar Chhibber IV-TRUST & TRUSTEES COMMIITEE: 1. Mr. B.L. Chhibber Convenor 4. Mr. J.C. Bali 2. Mr. G.L. Dutta Josh 5. Mr. Sushil Kumar Chhibber 3. Mr. D.V. Mohan 6. Mr. Vinod Dutta V- MOHY AL MIITER & LIBRARY COMMITTEE: 1. Mr. O.P. Mohan 4. Mr. D.V. Mohan 2. Dr. Ashok Lav 5. Mr. G.L. Dutta Josh 3. Mr. P.K Dutta 6. Mr. K.G. Mohan VI-FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITIEE: 1. Mr. O.P. Mohan 4. Dr. Rattan Datta 2. Mr. B.L. Chhibber 5. Mr. D.V. Mohan 3. Mr. P.K Dutta 6. Mr. Sushil Kumar Chhibber VI- INTERNAL AUDIT COMMITTEE: 1. Mr. Ramesh Dutta 2. Mr. Ashwani Bali VII-YOUTH & CULTURAL COMMITTEE: 1. Mr. Yogesh Mehta Convenor 6. Mr. Virinder Pal S. Bali (Barara) 2. Mr. Pushp Bali 7. Mrs. Sunita Mehta 3. Mr. Vinod Mehta 8. Mr. Pankaj Bali 4. Mr. Ashwani Bakshi 9. Mr. Vijayant Bali 5. Mr. Rit Mohan 10. Mr. Pawan Bali VIII- CONSTITUTIONAL, ADMN. REFORMS & DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE 1. Mr. P.K. Dutta Convenor 5. Dr. Ashok Lav 2. Mr. B.L. Chhibber 6. Mr. Yogesh Mehta 3. Mr. J.C. Bali 7. Mr. Vipin Mohan 4. Mr. D.V. Mohan IX- MATRIMONIAL & POST MATRIMONIAL COMMITTEE: 1. Mrs. Krishan Lata Chhibber Convenor 2. Mrs. Sunita Mehta 4. Mr. Sushil Kumar Chhibber 3. Mrs. Vandna Vaid 5. Mr. Ashwani Bali 6. Dr. Ashok Lav X- SARPRAST COMMITTEE 1. Rzd. B.D. Bali Convenor 5. Lt. Gen. (Retd.) H.C. Dutta 2. Mr. S.K. Chhibber IAS (Retd.) 6. Dr. Bhai Mahavir 3. Lt. Gen. (Retd.) M.L. Chhibber 7. Lt. Gen. (Retd.) G. L. Bakshi 4. Lt. Gen. (Retd.) B.K.N. Chhibber8. Mr. O.P. Mohan XI-MERIT GOVERNING COUNCIL: 1. Mr. S.K. Chhibber IAS (Retd.) Chairman 2. Mehta O.P. Mohan Executive Chairman 3. Dr. Bhai Mahavir 9. Dr. Rattan Datta 4. Lt Gen. (Retd.) M.L. Chhibber 10. Mr. B.L. Chhibber IRS (Retd.) 5. Lt. Gen. (Retd.) H.C. Dutta 11. Maj. Gen. (Retd.) K.K. Bakshi 6. Lt. Gen. (Retd.) G. L. Bakshi 12. Mr. D.V. Mohan IFS (Retd.) 7. Rzd. B.D. Bali 13. Mr. V.K. Bali Hon. Secretary 8. Mr. P.K. Dutta XII- ELECTION COMMTITEE 1. Maj. Gen. K.K. Bakshi 3. Mr. B.M. Mehta 2. Mr. P.L. Mehta XIII- MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE 1. Mehta O.P. Mohan Convener 2. Mr. B.L. Chhibber, IRS (Retd.) 4. Dr. Ashok Lav 3. Mr. P.K. Datta 5. Mr. Yogesh Mehta FOR THE ATTENTION OF OUR CONTRIBUTORS OF ARTICLES ETC. All articles, write ups etc. sent for publication in Mohyal Mitter should be brief, not long winded, should be type- written or neatly written in hand. Articles, which are illegible, will not be published. The editorial staff reserve the right to edit the articles suitably. Photographs sent for publication should be clear. Old faded or crumpled photos will not be published. References to old published photographs should be avoided, as far as possible. In any case, these should not have been published in MM more than one year back. Chief Editor MM 8 Mohyal Mitter / JANUARY 2013 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram

9 NEWS 1. Mr. Dushyant Dutta and Ms. Meenakshi Dagar participated in the meeting of the Coordinators and Programme In-charges held on 24th November 2012 at the IGNOU headquarters at Maidan Garhi, New Delhi, to discuss the functioning and working of the Study centres and academic counselors. 4. Sh. S. Ranganathan, Chief Admn. Officer and Ms. Ritika Jasrotia, Programme In-charge IGNOU Study centre met Dr. Sanjeev Pandey, Regional Director RC-1, IGNOU on 7th December 2012 to discuss matters relating to the conduct of IGNOU courses. 5. Advisory Board meeting was held on 21st December Kind Attention: Mohyal Entrepreneurs You are requested to kindly intimate details of suitable vacancies in your organization(s) for the placement of students passing out from MERIT, in 'Computer Operator and Programme Assistant' (COPA), & other computer-related courses. SITUATIONS VACANT 2. NCVT Certificates were formally distributed, on the 21st Dec 2012, to the COPA students who had qualified in the All India Trade Test held in July Students, who secured the first three positions from our institute, were given prizes along with the certificates. The first position was secured by Mr. Neeraj Kumar, second position by Ms. Deepa Thapa and the third was shared by two, Ms. Neetu Kumari & Mr. Aswani Kumar. 3. A meeting of the Committee of MERIT under the Chairmanship of Mehta O.P. Mohan was held on 3rd December The following items were discussed and decisions taken thereon: (i) Updating initial salary/starting salary of the Faculty/ System Administrator and other Technical staff in MERIT. (ii) Internship of qualified Mohyal students in MERIT Applications are invited from suitable candidates for the following post : Instructor for teaching Employability Skills under COPA Qualification: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with two years experience in industry or institute Remuneration: Commensurate with qualifications and experience Send your updated resume either in writing to the following address or through to rkd_nr@yahoo.com, contact@meritlogics.com together with all testimonials (original to be produced at the time of interview), with the subject titled "Application for (Please indicate Job Title)". The vacancy is in MERIT, A-9, Qutab Institutional Area, USO Road, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi Phone: , Website: Donate Generously towards Mohyal Ashram Mohyal Mitter / JANUARY

10 COMMUNITY NEWS CAPSULE AMBALA CITY Date: Venue: Mohyal Bhawan Host: Smt Prem Bali Attendance: 21 In Chair: Shri J.P. Mehta, President Sad News: After the Mohyal prayer, the house observed two minutes silence and prayed for peace of the departed soul of Smt. Bimla Datta, who had expired on The family donated Rs 1,000/- each to the GMS & the local sabha. Confirmation of Proceedings: The General Secretary read out the proceedings of November 2012 meeting, which were confirmed by the house. Death Anniversaries & Donations: 1) Rs. 200/- by Shri Ramesh Datta, on the death anniversary, on , of his father, Shri Raghubir Chand Datta. 2) Rs. 100/- to the GMS by Shri Ravi Partap Chhibber, on the 23 rd death anniversary, on , of his father, Bhai Kundan Lal Chhibber. Speedy Recovery: The house prayed for the speedy recovery of Sh B.D. Bali, President, GMS, who is not keeping well. Addition to Trust: Shri Yash Pal Datta of Canada, s/o Mehta Hukam Chand Datta added Rs. 1,000/- to the Ashwani Datta Memorial Trust, on the 4 th death anniversary, on , of his brother, Shri Ashwani Datta. Inauguration of Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan & Celebration of Mohyal Diwas: The President informed the house that Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, was inaugurated and dedicated to the community, on the 25 th Nov. 2012, in the presence more than 1200 Mohyals. The building of the Ashram is in the Rajasthani style of architecture. He told the house that 50 Mohyals from Ambala City attended the function, who had traveled by the bus, hired by MS Ambala City, and all of them are very happy with the arrangements made by the GMS. S/Shri Yogesh Mehta & Ashwani Bakshi had done a tremendous job, in providing accommodation to the large number of members of the community, who started arriving at Vrindavan from the 24th Nov The food provided was very delicious, which was praised by all. Shri Ashwani Bakshi was also honoured by the GMS, for encouraging the youth & for his dedication. The house expressed its happiness by applauding. Special thanks were conveyed to MS Panipat & MS Faridabad, for providing breakfast & lunch, on the 24th of November 2012, to the delegates from Ambala & Yamunanagar, on their way to Vrindavan, to attend the inaugural function. Birthday and Donations: The house greeted the following, on their respective happy occasions, who made donations, as under: 1) Rs. 250/- each to the GMS and the local sabha, by Smt Prabha Bakshi, on the birthday, on , of her son, Shri Ashwani Bakshi. 2) Shri Navdeep Datta, whose birthday falls on the 17th of December ) Rs.101/- to the local sabha, by Sh Sanjeev Chhibber, on the birthday, on , of his elder son, Shri Ajay Chhibber. 4) Rs. 101/- to the local sabha, by Smt Neelam Chhibber, on the birthday, on , of her younger son, Master Abhay Chhiber. 5) Rs. 251/- each to the GMS and the local sabha, by Bhai Ravi Partap Chhibber on the marriage, on , of his son, Mr Gaurav Chhibber, with Ms Priyanka, d/o Smt. Sunita Mehta & Shri Amit Mehta of Jalandhar City. 6) Rs. 250/- by Smt Prem Bali, on hosting the monthly meeting. 7) Rs. 251/- each, to the GMS and the local sabha, by Sh Vijay Datta, on the Mundan ceremony, on , of his grandson, Master Shivansh Datta, s/o Smt & Shri Shivrajan Datta. 8) Rs. 100/- to the local sabha, by Sh Vinay Datt. The meeting concluded with the recitation of Shanti Path and a vote of thanks to the Chair and the host. J.P. Mehta, President Mob: Ashwani Bakshi, Gen. Secy. Mob: CHANDIGARH Date: Venue: Mohyal Bhavan In Chair: Shri I.S. Chhibber, President After the recitation of Mohyal prayer, led by the President, the Sabha observed two minutes silence on the sad demise of Smt. Chander Mohini Vaid Bakshi, w/o Shri Kulbir Bakshi. Confirmation of Minutes: The minutes of the meeting, held on , were read out and confirmed unanimously. The accounts were submitted which were also passed by the house. Income Tax Exemption Withdrawn: The Income Tax authorities have withdrawn the exemption granted under Section 12AA of IT Act, on the plea that the Mohyal Bhavan building has not been cleared by the Estate Office, and that social welfare activities were not being carried out in the Bhavan. The limitation period for filing an appeal against the Order is 30 days. The CA has been requested to file the appeal within the prescribed time frame and to deposit the fee therefor with the I.T department. The bill of the CA was passed at the meeting. Mohyal Sabha Directory: The long-pending directory of the MS Chandigarh has been finalized, but more information is pouring in, for incorporation therein. The members were requested to collect advertisements for the directory, so that the expenditure on the directory could be met. Inauguration of Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan: The Secretary of the sabha had attended the opening ceremony of the Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, on behalf of the sabha. Happy News: 1) The marriage of Shri Amit Bali, s/o Shri S.K. Bali, with Ms. Ritika Dutta, d/o Shri Suresh Dutta of Dinanagar (Gurdaspur), was celebrated on A get-together was organized at the Mohyal Bhavan, Chandigarh, which was attended by a large number of friends and relatives. Shri S.K. Bali donated Rs.500 each to the GMS and the local sabha. 2) The marriage anniversary of Shri Inderjit Singh Chhibber (President of the sabha) & Dr. Anantjot Kaur Chhibber, on , was attended by near & dear, who congratulated the couple and wished them a long and prosperous married life. Shri I.S. Chhibber donated Rs. 500/- to the local sabha, on this occasion. Financial Aid to Widows: As a humanitarian effort towards widows, the local sabha has given a grant of Rs. 2,000/-, for the period September to December, 2012, to Smt. Brij Mohini Vaid. Timely Medical Help: Shri Sanjay Chhibber had a serious heart problem and had contacted the President, who, in turn, established contact with Dr. H.K. Bali of Fortis Hospital, Mohali. Dr. Bali arranged for all the emergency procedures and the operation was successful. The President gave special thanks to Dr.H.K. Bali for providing timely help and saving a precious life. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chair and serving of tea and snacks. I.S.Chhibber, President Ashok Mohan, Joint Secy. J&K Date: Venue: Mohyal Bhavan In Chair: Shri N.L. Bakshi IAS (Retd.) After the recitation of Gayatri Mantra & Mohyal prayer, two minutes silence was observed in the memory of, and for grant of peace to, the following departed souls of the biradari, who had passed away recently: 1. Smt. Kamla Vaid, w/o the late Shri Sukh Raj Vaid, on Shri Partap Vaid, s/o the late Shri Lekh Raj Vaid, on Shri Darshan Lal Bakshi, s/o the late Shri Sain Dass Bakshi. 4. Shri Om Parkash Chhibber, 10 Mohyal Mitter / JANUARY 2013 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram

11 s/o the late Shri Nand Lal Chhibber, on M. Sammer Dutta, s/o Shri Sunil Dutta, on The minutes of the last meeting were read out and confirmed unanimously. The Cashier presented the statement of accounts for the month of Nov. 2012, which was also approved J&K Mohyal Sabha wishes A Happy and Prosperous New Year to all the members of the biradari in J&K as well as all the Mohyals in the country & abroad. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chair, after the serving of a cup of tea. Bk. Rajinder K. Dutta, Secy. JABALPUR Date: Venue: R/o Mr. T.R. Mehta Attendance: 12 In Chair: Col T.N.Mehta, President After the recitation of Gayatri Mantra and welcoming of members & guests, the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed unanimously. Sad News: The house mourned the death of Shri D.D. Mehta, younger brother of Col. T.N. Mehta, on 15 Nov. 2012, and prayed for grant of peace to the departed soul and strength enough to the members of the bereaved family to bear the loss. Low Attendance: The President expressed his concern about the low attendance. The Secretary informed that it was due to most of the members being out of station on holiday. Inauguration of Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan: The President informed the house of the opening ceremony of the newly-constructed Mohyal Ashram at Vrindavan, as well as the receipt of the invitation to attend the ceremony, but he could not attend the same, due to the illness, and subsequent death, of his brother. Speedy Recovery: Smt. Pramila Mehta informed the house about the illness of the sabha s Patron, Shri S.C. Datt. The house prayed for his early recovery. The meeting concluded with the recitation of Shanti Path, led by Smt. Pramila Mehta, and with a vote of thanks to the Chair and the host. Col. T.N.Mehta, President Mob E. mail mehtatn@gmail.com Sudhir Chibber, Secretary JANAKPURI Date: Venue: R/o Smt. Salika Mehta (Chhibber) Attendance: 11 In Chair: Shri K.K. Bali, President After the recitation of Gayatri Mantra, led by Col. Yudhvir Bakshi, the minutes of the meeting, held on , were confirmed unanimously. Sad News: The house observed two minutes silence and prayed for grant of peace to the departed soul of Smt. Santosh Vaid, w/o the late Shri Gian Chand Vaid, who had expired on Kriya was performed on , attended by a large number of friends and relatives. Good News: The foremost good news was the inauguration of Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, on members of the local sabha had attended the function who had gone there in a bus hired for the purpose and carrying the banner of MS Janakpuri and with shouts of Jai Mohyal. The function was a grand success. However, all the Mohyals gathered at the Ashram greatly missed Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali, who could not attend the function because of ill health. The members took this opportunity to offer prayers for the speedy recovery and good health of Rzd. B.D. Bali, so that the community continues to enjoy the benefit of his great leadership and marches ahead to achieve still greater heights. Donations: The house conveyed its greetings to the following, on their respective happy occasions and thanked them for their donations: 1. Rs.101/- by Col. Yudhvir Bakshi, on the birthday, on , of his wife Smt. Raman Bakshi. 2. Rs.101/- by Col. Yudhvir Bakshi, on the wedding anniversary, on , of his son/daughter-in-law, Rajesh Bakshi/Himani Bakshi. 3. Rs. 201/- by Sh. Raj Kumar Bali, on his birthday, on Rs. 251/- by Shri K.K. Bali, on his birthday, on Rs. 101/- by Sh. B.M. Datta, on the marriage anniversary, on , of of his daughter/son-in-law Niti Chhibber/ Vikas Chhibber. 6. Rs. 250/- by Sh. D.K. Mehta (Chhibber), on his son Vikram Mehta & his wife Nidhi Mehta, having been granted US Citizenship and also on their acquiring a new house at Washington D.C. 7. Rs. 251 /- by Sh. Atul Lau, on the marriage of his daughter Kritika. Greetings: The house conveyed its heartiest greetings to those members whose birthdays / marriage anniversaries fall during the month of December and wished them long life and good health. Constitution Amendments: The Chairman of the Committee, Shri D.K. Mehta (Chhibber), informed the house that the Committee has held a couple of meetings and hoped to submit its report shortly for consideration by the Working Committee, before being put up for consideration and approval of the General Body. Thin Attendance: Shri B.M. Datta expressed his great concern over the poor attendance at the meetings of the Working Committee. The house shared his concern and appealed to all the members of the W orking Committee to keep the first Sunday of every month free from other engagements and make it a point to attend the meetings, so that the sabha could benefit from their valuable suggestions/ views. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chair and the host. K.K. Bali, President Satish Chand, Vice President Salika Chhibber KATHUA Date: Venue: R/o Shri Khem Raj Bali Attendance: 10 In Chair: Shri Ashok Vaid, President After the recitation of Mohyal prayer and exchange of Diwali greetings, the minutes of the meeting held on were read out and confirmed unanimously. Donate Generously towards Mohyal Ashram Mohyal Mitter / JANUARY

12 Vrindavan Ashram: The invitation letter received from the GMS was read out. All were requested to participate in large numbers. Happy News: The house congratulated the Dutt family, on the marriage of Shri Aman Dutt, s/o Smt. Kiran Dutty & the late Shri Zafran Dutt, with Ritu, d/o Smt. Veena Bali & the late Shri Raj Kumar Bali. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chair and the host. Sardari Lal Datta, Secretary KHAMARIA Date: Venue: R/o Shri K.G. Vaid In Chair: Shri K.G. Vaid, President After the recitation of Gayatri Mantra and Mohyal prayer, and exchange of good wishes, the minutes of the meeting, held on , were read out and confirmed unanimously. Mohyal Diwas: The house decided to observe Mohyal Diwas before Diwali celebrations. Sad News: The house prayed to the Almighty to grant peace to the departed souls of the following: 1) Shri Madan Mohan, uncle of S/Shri Brij Mohan Datta & Chander Mohan Datta of Mehta General Stores, Bilaspur, who expired on ) Shri Kapil, brother of Smt. Lavanya Chhibber, who expired on ) Smt. Ved Mehta, w/o the late Shri Pran Nath Mehta, who expired at Yamuna Nagar in the second week of Oct ) Shri Tilak Raj Bali, cousin of Shri J.R. Bali, who expired on , at Distt. Hoshiarpur. Shri Deepak Mehta, Devi Geet Singer, informed the house that he has made T-Series CD of the songs sung by him. The house congratulated him. A game of tambola was conducted by Shri H.K. Bali and enjoyed by all. The meeting concluded with the recitation of Shanti Path and a vote of thanks to the Chair and the hosts. Date: Venue: R/o Shri N.K. Bali In Chair: Shri K.G. Vaid, President After the recitation of Gayatri Mantra, Mohyal Prarthana and welcoming of guests, the minutes of the meeting, held on , were read out and confirmed unanimously. Sad News: The house prayed for grant of peace to the soul of Shri Dev Dat Mehta, brother of Col. T.N. Mehta (Retd.) of Jabalpur, who expired on , and whose cremation and Kriya were performed on and , respectively. The family donated Rs.200/- to the local sabha. Mohyal Diwas, which could not be held before Diwali, will now be celebrated on A game of tambola, conducted by Shri Naresh Bali, was enjoyed by all. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chair and the hosts. K.G. Vaid, President B.M. Datta, Secretary KARNAL Date: Venue: Mohyal Bhavan Attendance: 16 In Chair: Shri Gulshan Vaid, President After the recitation of Gayatri Mantra, the minutes of the meeting, held on , were read out and confirmed unanimously. Accounts for the month of November 2012 were also presented and approved. Greetings: The house conveyed its greetings and good wishes to such of the members, whose birthdays/wedding anniversaries fall during the month of December, Shri Rajinder Bali, whose wedding anniversary falls on , offered sweets to the members present; and the house wished him a long and happy married life. Mohyal Milan: The Milan will be held on Committees were constituted for the same. Donations: 1) Rs. 2,500/- by Bk. Kedar Nath Chhibber, as financial aid to widows. 2) Rs.100/- by Smt. Kamlesh Mohan. 3) Rs.100/- by Smt. Kiran Bali, w/o Shri J.K. Bali. 4) Rs. 200/-, on the death anniversary of his son; and, Rs. 501/- to the GMS and Rs. 151 to the local sabha, on the birthday of his granddaughter, by Shri Subhash Dutta (Nilokheri). Woolen Jackets presented to Widows: Bk. Kedar Nath Chhibber, a philanthropist, who is a regular donor and is donating Rs.2500/-, every month, for financial aid to the widows, has given woolen jackets to each of the nine widows. The house praised his gesture and expressed its gratitude. Sad News: The house mourned the death of Smt. Bimla Rani Chhibber, by observing two minutes silence and prayed to God for the peace of the departed soul. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chair and to Shri Rajender Bali, who hosted the lunch. Rajender Bali, Gen Secy Gulshan Vaid, President KOTA Date: Venue: R/o Smt. Shakuntala Mehta Attendance: 31 In Chair: Capt. B.D.P. Chhibber, President After the recitation of Gayatri Mantra and honouring of the hosts, the minutes of the meeting, held on , were read out and confirmed unanimously. Latest accounts were also presented and approved. The house was informed that the grand inaugural ceremony of Mohyhal Ashram, Vrindavan, was held on , where the sabha was represented by Smt. Santosh Mehta (Room donor), her son Shri Ajai Datta & daughter-in-law, Smt. Rashmi Mehta. Smt. Santosh Mehta was honoured at the function. The house was informed that the arrangements were very good. Sad News: The house observed two minutes silence and prayed for the following: 1) Smt. Shanti Devi Mohan, m/o Shri Sudhir Mohan, who left for her heavenly abode on Her son donated Rs. 550/- to the GMS, towards the Widow Fund, and Rs. 550 to the local sabha. 2) The mother-in-law of Shri Kamal Bakshi, who had expired after a long illness. Good News: a) Shri Nishant Bakshi, s/o Shri K.K. Bakshi & Smt. Shashi Bakshi, has been commissioned in the Indian Navy. He was honoured by the house. His parents donated Rs. 550/- to the GMS. b) Shri Rakesh Datta & Smt. Anita Datta celebrated the 60th marriage anniversary of their father, Maj. S.S. Datta (Retd.), former General Secretary, GMS, by cutting a cake and donating Rs. 550/- to the GMS and Rs. 300/- to the local sabha. Two games of housie were conducted by Smt. Shashi Mehta and Shri K.K. Bakshi. In the first game, the first prize was shared by Smt. Rashmi Mehta and Shri K.K. Bakshi; and, in the 2nd game, the first prize went to Smt. Chand Datta, who donated the prize money to the local sabha. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chair and the hosts. R.S. Bali, Gen. Secy. LUDHIANA Date: Venue: R/o Shri Gurpreet Singh Datta Attendance: 30 In Chair: Shri Amolak Singh Datta, President After the recitation of Gayatri Mantra and Mohyal prayer, the minutes of the last meeting were read out and confirmed unanimously. Happy News: The Bhog of Sri Guru Granth Sahib was performed at the newly- constructed house of Shri Gurpreet Singh Datta, s/o Shri Amolak Singh Datta, on , where the meeting of the local sabha was also held. Lohri Celebrations: Four teams were formed for the distribution of invitation cards, who will visit the families of Mohyals, residing at Ludhiana. It was also 12 Mohyal Mitter / JANUARY 2013 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram

13 decided to collect complete particulars of the families, so as to revise the Directory of the Mohyal Sabha, Ludhiana. It was also decided that every member of the Executive Body shall contribute a minimum Rs. 1,100/- for the Mela. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chair and the host. Brij Mohan Datt, Gen. Secy. Mob: NARAINGARH Date: Venue: R/o Shri A.S. Bali Attendance: 18 In Chair: Capt. T.K. Bali, President Sad News: After the recitation of Mohyal prayer, led by Shri T.K. Bali, the house observed two minutes silence, in the memory of Shri Sikander Bali, s/o the late Shri Gian Chand Bali (of Barara), who passed away recently. GMS Life Membership: Shri Pawan Datta, s/o Shri Prithipal Datta, has applied for life membership of the GMS. Financial Help: The house collected Rs.600/-, as financial help to Shri Vijay Datta of Vill. Ambrala. Happy Occasions and Donations: 1) Rs. 101/- on the birthday, on , of Shri Arun & Smt. Dhiti Bali, children of Shri Sadha Shiv Bali. (Note by the Secretary General GMS: Text of the message not clear). 2) Rs. 101/- on the birthday, on , of Taniska Bali, d/o Shri Shiv Hari Bali. The house congratulated the families. The meeting concluded with the recitation of Gayatri Mantra and a vote of thanks to the Chair and the host. Capt. T.K. Bali, President A.S. Bali, Gen. Secy NAVI MUMBAI Date: Venue: NMSA Club Attendance: 30 In Chair: Shri Bharat Dutt, President After the recitation of Mohyal Prarthana and welcoming of guests, the house observed one minute s silence to pay tributes to our Founder President, Shri N.K. Mehta, on his fourth death anniversary on 08 December Speedy Recovery: The house prayed for the speedy recovery of Shri PK Vaid, who had recently undergone heart bypass surgery. Sabha Accounts: Accounts of the sabha, as on , were finalized, as there was an urgent need to open a new bank account, because of the sabha s registration. The house decided to close the old account and transfer the funds to the new account with the Dhanlaxmi Bank, CBD, Belapur. It was opined and agreed that maximum funds should be put in Fixed Deposits and only small balance kept in the sabha accounts/cash in hand. The house unanimously approved the accounts till The house was informed that the present auditor, Shri PG Agale, has been providing his services to MSNM, free of cost. The house agreed to continue him as auditor. It was also decided that the Managing Committee may fix and pay a suitable honorarium to him. ID Card & Sabha Letter Head: The President submitted to the house the draft of the letter head and a specimen ID Card, both of which were approved. The cost of the ID Card will be Rs. 100/-, which will be paid by the individuals concerned. Good News: Smt. Subhag Datta informed the house about the publication of two books by her son, W g. Cdr. Vikrant Datta. Both the books, Ode to Dignity and The Dark Rainbow, have been well-received by the public. Non-receipt of Mohyal Mitter: Some members complained about the non-receipt of Mohyal Mitter. (Note by Secretary General GMS: Because of the inauguration of Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, on , dispatch of the December issue of Mohyal Mitter was deferred till the 8th December 2012.) Pune Mela: The house was informed about the 3rd Annual Mela, planned by MS Pune, for the 27 th January It was agreed that MSNM should actively participate in the Mela. MS Pune is also publishing a Souvenir, We-The Mohyals, on this occasion, and have asked for articles and advertisements to be published in the Souvenir. Donations: 1. Rs. 1,100/- each, on his own birthday, on the 15th October, and the birthday of his wife, Smt. Chand Bali, on the 7th December, by Shri OP Bali. 2. Rs. 1,100/- by Shri NK Dutt, on his wife s birthday, on the 22 nd Sept. 3. Rs. 1,100/- by Smt and Shri BM Bali, on their marriage anniversary, on the 15 th Oct. 4. Rs.1,100/- by Smt. & Shri Ramesh Bali, on their marriage anniversary, on the 26 th Oct. 5. Rs.500/- by Smt Subhag Dutta, on the publication of two books by her son, W g. Cdr. Vikrant Dutta. 6. Rs.1,100/- by Shri Bharat Dutt, on his own birthday, on the 3 rd Dec and the marriage anniversary of his son, Shri Richin & daughter-in-law, Smt. Sonia on the 8 th Dec. 7. Rs.1,100/- by Smt. & Shri Mahesh Mehta, on the death anniversary of their Bauji Shri NK Mehta, Founder President of MSNM. The next meeting will be held on , to celebrate Lohri. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chair and the serving of a buffet lunch. Bharat Dutt, President Mob: Ramesh Bali Mob: PANCHKULA Date: Venue: Sood Bhawan Attendance: 23 Hosts: Shri S.C.Datta & Lt. Col. S.K.Datta In Chair: Shri Raj Pal Bakhshi (Chhibber) President. After the recitation of Gayatri Mantra, welcoming of guests and wishing everybody a Happy New Year 2013, the minutes of the meeting, held on , were read out and confirmed unanimously. The minutes of the special meeting of the Managing Committee, held on , were also read out for the information, and approval, of the General Body. The Secretary Finance presented the Accounts Statement for the second quarter of FY , which was approved. The house took the following decisions: 1) The sabha should Stay Put and not go for re-registration as per the New Rules of Registration of Societies, Govt. of Haryana, 2012, since there will be lot of red-tapism involved in the running of the sabha. This will also entail a lot of expenditure, in future. Lt. Gen. BKN Chhibber suggested the preparation of a list of members, with their professions, and circulation of relevant extracts from the New Rules of Registration of Societies, Govt. of Haryana, 2012, to some members of the sabha for their comments. 2) The sabha should prepare and get its accounts audited from by the Auditors, at least for the last three years. 3) The sabha should comply with the Income Tax Rules and pay taxes, if there is any income left, after expenses. Welfare Schemes: The house also approved that the following welfare schemes for early implementation: a) Financial aid to deserving widows, upto Rs. 6,000/- per annum, in addition to the one from the GMS. b) Education assistance to deserving students on merit-cummeans basis, upto the 10th standard, up to Rs. 3,500/- per annum for school tuition fee and upto Rs.1000/- per annum, as cost of books as per the Govt. School curriculum. c) Shagun, on the following occasions, by the sabha, for paying members only: i) Boy s Marriage Rs.1,100/-. ii) Girl s Marriage Rs.5,100/-. iii) Mundan Ceremony Rs. 501/- d) Medical assistance/help to deserving paying members, on re-imbursement basis, up to Rs. 5,000/- per annum per person. Delegation of Powers: The following were authorized to incur expenditure without prior Donate Generously towards Mohyal Ashram Mohyal Mitter / JANUARY

14 approval from the Management Committee: 1) President: Rs.1000/- in each case. 2) Gen. Secy. Rs.500/- in each case. Nomination of Office Bearers: As earlier decided by the Management Committee to fill up the vacant positions by nomination, the following nominations were approved, to hold office till :- Shri S.C. Datta- Sr. Vice President. Shri K.L. Datta-Joint Secretary. Shri Tribhuvan Vaid- Secy. Finance. Inauguration Ceremony of Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan: The President, Shri R.P. Bakhshi, who had attended the inaugural ceremony of Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, on , along with other members, appreciated the function. Payment of Affiliation Fee & Donation for Vrindavan Ashram: The house approved the payment of Rs. 200/-, as Affiliation Fee, to the GMS, for the year 2013, and Rs.11,000, as the sabha s contribution for the Mohyal Ashram at Vrindavan. Election of Office Bearers: The President informed the house about the upcoming elections for the sabha Office Bearers from Elections will be held in March 2013 and Shri S.P.Datta will act as Election Commissioner and Returning Officer for these elections, as approved by the house. Nidar Lady or Vir Nari : Shri H.D. Bali suggested that widows may be addressed as Nidar Lady or Vir Nari. He played a self-recorded song, on his mobile phone, Tum Na Jane Kis Jahan Men Kho Gaye. The purpose was to emphasise the need to help the widows (Nidar Ladies) to have a feeling of togetherness. There were twenty eight such ladies in the sabha, as members. It was suggested to assist the widowers also. A Committee, comprising of Shri H.D. Bali, Shri S.P. Chhibber, Smt. S.Prabha Bali & Smt. Vijay Mohan, was forned to visit such widows. They may contact such members left alone after the demise of their life partner. On-the-Spot Collection for Welfare of Biradari: Rs.750/- The meeting concluded with the recitation of Mohyal Prarthana, shouts of Ja i Mohyal and a vote of thanks to the Chair and the host brothers, who have spent Rs.1,800, on the occasion. Raj Pal Bakhshi (Chhibber) President Ph Surrinder Paul Datta, Gen. Secretary Mob: SOUTH ZONE Date: Venue: R/o Gp. Capt (Retd.) DC Mehta In Chair: Gp. Capt. D.C. Mehta The meeting was dedicated to the memory of the late member of the sabha, Bhai K.N. Chhibbar, s/o late Bhai Shree Ram & Veeranwali Chhibbar. One minute s silence was observed as a mark of respect to him, with a prayer to the Almighty to bestow peace on the departed soul. Thereafter, the floor was thrown open for all those who desired to pay tributes. Accordingly, Prof JS Bali took the lead, which was followed by others. After everyone had expressed their feelings, the following Resolution passed: RESOLUTION Resolved that, for the purposes of the minutes, and, also for publishing in MM, a consolidated tribute be evolved, which ought to reflect/encompass the sentiments of all those, who spoke on this solemn occasion. TRIBUTE Another Bright Star Vanishes From Biradari s Skyline Kanwal Netar Chhibbar (26 June Dec. 2012) The sudden demise of Bhai K.N. Chhibbar was a great shock to the members of the South Zone Mohyal Sabha. The house assured the members of the bereaved family, especially Kiran, Priya & Sharmila (daughters of Chhibar Sahib) that we are by their side in their hour of grief. The house prays to God Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul & also, bestow strength/ fortitude on the bereaved family to face/bear the irreplaceable loss. Late Bhai Ji was the focal point of sabha s meetings, being an Encyclopaedia of the Mohyal community. As an outcome of his photogenic memory, he was always able to enrich the sabha with our biradari s rich heritage by narrating events of three quarter of a century. A very observant man, who could ingest a wealth of experience from ordinary events of everyday life, a magnetic personality, who could strike friendships across the board, from the highest to the lowest and, in the process, enrich everyone and himself! A well-travelled person, with a large circle of friends and wealth of information, which flowered in goodhumoured anecdotes! He knew so much of so many things, be it cinema, personalities, happenings, that there was never a dull moment in his company. A fatherly figure, who could communicate from a little child to an old person. At the core, he was a simple, unassuming, un-complaining good natured person spreading joy amongst all, who came in his contact. Despite his having been struck by the gravest of personal tragedies, he stood Tall & like a Rock of Gibraltar, not allowing them to affect his inter-personal relations. His knowledge & love for urdu poetry was par excellence and, being not only a permanent agenda item, but was the Grand Finale of our meetings, which was not only relished by each one, but truly looked forward to. There can be no two opinions that we will miss him and the vacuum created by his absence will never be filled. All members of the South Zone Mohyal Sabha wish to place on record their gratitude to the late Bhai K N Chhibbar, for enriching us and we will always miss him. A befitting & apt tribute would be to recite a few Urdu couplets, on Life & Death by Zauq : Laayi hayaat aaye, qazaa le chalee, chalay Apni khushi na aye,na apni khushi chalay Behtar to hai yehi kih na duniya se dil lagay Par kya kaein jo kaam na bedil lagi chalay Ho umar e- khizar bhi to ho maaloom waqt-e- marg Hum kya rahe yahaan, abhi aaye abhi chalay OM SHANTI OM MM Mehta, Secretary VASUNDHARA ENCLAVE Date: Venue: R/o Mr. GL Chhibber Attendance: 18 In Chair: Shri B M Bakshi After the recitation of Mohyal prayer, two minutes silence was observed in the memory of those Mohyal brothers and sisters, who had left for their heavenly abode during the month of November The minutes of the last meeting were read out and confirmed unanimously. Sad News: Sister-in-law (Bhabhi) of Shri S.K. Mehta (Mohan) expired on The house condoled her death. Shri SK Mehta donated Rs.500/- to the sabha towards Widow Fund. Non-Receipt of MM: Members expressed their concern about the non receipt of Mohyal Mitter and were informed by the President that the delay was for covering the inauguration ceremony of Vrindavan Ashram. Vrindavan Ashram: The members, who had attended Vrindavan Ashram inaugural function, were all praise for the GMS and also appreciated the arrangements made for the function on The house decided that that all members will visit Vrindavan Ashram on the 26th January, 2013, subject to availability of accommodation. 14 Mohyal Mitter / JANUARY 2013 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram

15 Good News and Donations: The house congratulated the following, on their birthdays: 1) Shri Sunil Mehta (Mohan), on his birthday on His wife, Smt. Neelam Mehta donated Rs.500/-, on this occasion. 2) Smt. Anu Bakshi (Vaid), on her birthday on Her husband, Shri Neelkant Bakshi (Vaid), donated Rs.500, on this occasion. 3) Smt. Vivha Vaid, w/o Shri Shant Sagar Vaid, on her birthday on Shri S.S. Vaid donated Rs.500/-, on this occasion. Speedy Recovery: The house wished for the early recovery of Rzd. B D Bali, President, GMS. The meeting concluded, after two rounds of tambola, a sumptuous lunch, recitation of a poem by Dutta Sahib, and passing of a vote of thanks to the Chair and the hosts. B.M. Bakshi, President G.L. Chhibber,Secretary Letters Dear and Respected Mohanji, It is a proud moment for all to know of the inaugural ceremony of Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan. Most warm congratulations to you, the office bearers and our community members, who have successfully completed this community project. This Ashram will be of immense use to pilgrims, who need a clean living space while visiting the Janmasthan of Lord Krishna. On this auspicious occasion, we wish to make a humble contribution of Rs. 11,000/- towards Langar Fund. Our absence is regretted an account of the Abhishekham, being held on the same day, at SSIS, Noida. W ith God s grace, we hope to visit Mathura, in Feb 2013, when we will most certainly stay in the Ashram. With fraternal greetings, good wishes and regards, Yours sincerely, Lt.Gen. Randhir K. Mehta (Rtd.) PVSM, AVSM, YSM, VSM, A-301, Shaurya Apartments, Sector 62, Noida PS: You will be happy to learn that Afghanistan Revisited by Shri R.T. Mohan has been reviewed, in the USI of India - April-June 2012 publication. * * * Respected Bali Sahib & Shri D.V. Mohanji, Om Namo Narayanaya Pranams. Kindly accept my most grateful thanks and convey the same to all members of the Managing Committee of the GMS, for showering their blessing through Birthday Greeting Card on this sevak s 93 rd birthday on 17th October. I herewith send a cheque, inter alia, for the following donations: (1) Towards GMS Education Fund, on my birthday Rs (2) Towards Radha-Krishna Pratima Fund Rs With regards, Prem and Om, Yours, in the Lord, Swami Sitaramananda Saraswati, The Divine Life Society, P.O. Shivananand Nagar Distt. Tehri Garhwa (UK) * * * Our respected Bali Sahib & Mohan Sahib, Thank you very much for the greetings on our wedding anniversary. We are glad that the inauguration of the Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, will take place on Our heartiest congratulations and best wishes, on this occasion. We send our greetings & best wishes for the function, which has borne fruit under the able guidance of our respected President, Bali Sahib. It is a very big contribution by the GMS. Due to my preoccupation, I will not able to attend the function, which I will miss very much. On this occasion, I am enclosing a cheque for Rs.1001/- to the Education Fund of the GMS. Best wishes to both of you and our Mohyal brothers, for the Season s, and Diwali greetings. With regards & respects, Yours affectionately, Indu Bhushan Chhibber, Flat No. 302, 3 rd Floor, Springdale 1, Sterling Apts., Rajnagar, Nagpur HINDU RITUALS & ROUTINES Why do we follow them? (First of a series on Routine Rituals) SERIES 1 Why do we light a lamp? In almost every Indian home, a lamp is lit daily, before the altar of the Lord. In some houses, it is lit at dawn, in some, twice a day at dawn and dusk and, in a few, it is maintained continuously Akhanda Deepa. All auspicious functions commence with the lighting of the lamp, which is often maintained right through the occasion. Light symbolizes knowledge, and darkness ignorance. The Lord is the Knowledge Principle (Chaitanya), who is the source, the enlivener and the illuminator of all knowledge. Hence light is worshiped as the Lord himself. Knowledge removes ignorance just as light removes darkness. Also knowledge is a lasting inner wealth by which all outer achievement can be accomplished. Hence we light the lamp to bow down to knowledge as the greatest of all forms of wealth. Why not light a bulb or tube light? That too would remove darkness. But the traditional oil lamp has a further spiritual significance. The oil or ghee in the lamp symbolizes our vaasanas, or negative tendencies, and the wick, the ego. When lit by spiritual knowledge, the vaasanas get slowly exhausted and the ego too finally perishes. The flame of a lamp always burns upwards. Similarly we should acquire such knowledge as will take us towards higher ideals. Whilst lighting the lamp we thus pray: Deepajyothi parabrahma Deepa sarva tamopahaha Deepena saadhyate saaram Sandhyaa deepo namostute I prostrate to the dawn/dusk lamp; whose light is the Knowledge Principle (the Supreme Lord), which removes the darkness of ignorance and by which all can be achieved in life. SERIES 2 Why do we do Namaste? Indians greet each other with Namaste. The two palms are placed together in front of the chest and the head bows whilst saying the word Namaste. This greeting is for all people younger than us, of our own age, those older than us, friends, and even strangers. There are five forms of formal traditional greeting enjoined in the Shaastras, of which Namaskaram is one. This is understood as prostration, but it actually refers to paying homage, as we do today, when we greet each other with a Namaste. Namaste could be just a casual or formal greeting, a cultural convention or an act of worship. However, there is much more to it than meets the eye. In Sanskrit, Namah + te = Namaste means I bow to you my greetings, salutations or prostration to you. Namaha can also be literally interpreted as na ma (not mine). It has a spiritual significance of negating or reducing one s ego in the presence of others. The real meeting between people is the meeting of their minds. When we greet one another, we do so with Namaste, which means, may our minds meet, indicated by the folded palms placed before the chest. The bowing down of the head is a gracious form of extending friendship, in love and humility. The spiritual meaning is even deeper. The life force, the divinity, the self or the lord in me is the same, in all. Recognizing this oneness, with the meeting of palms, we salute, with head bowed, the divinity in the person we meet. That is why, sometimes, we close our eyes as we do Namaste to a revered person or the Lord as if to look within. The gesture is often accompanied by words like Ram Ram, Jai Shri Krishna, Namo Narayana, Jai Siya Ram, Om Shanti etc indicating the recognition of this divinity. When we know this significance, our greeting does not remain just a superficial gesture or word, but paves the way for a deeper communion with another, in an atmosphere of love and respect. Compiled by Col. T.N. Mehta, M.S. Jabalpur Donate Generously towards Mohyal Ashram Mohyal Mitter / JANUARY

16 CHILDREN'S CORNER A PAGE EXCLUSIVELY DEVOTED TO CHILDREN (For pleasure, leisure & some serious business) I- Please expand the following abbreviations: 1. UNDP 3. GATT 5. AIWC 7. PMG 9. FOB 2. WHO 4. AM 6. IATA 8. FICCI 10. GDP I- Answers: 1. United Nations Development Programme. 2. World Health Organization. 3. General Agreement on Tariff and Trade. 4. Aligarh Muslim University. 5. All India W omen s Conference. 6. International Air Transport Association. 7. Post Master General. 8. Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry. 9. Free on Board. 10. Gross Domestic Product. II-What were the old names of the following countries/states/cities? 1. Ethiopia 6. Sri Lanka 11. Poona 2. Kozhikode 7. Oslo 12. Chennai 3. Kanpur 8. Zaire 13. Kolkata 4. Madhya Pradesh 9. Zambia 14. Kochi 5. Cape Kennedy 10. Taiwan 15. Thailand II - Answers: 1. Abyssinia. 2. Calicut. 3. Cawnpore. 4. Central Provinces. 5. Cape Canaveral. 6. Ceylon. 7. Christina. 8. Congo. 9. Northern Rhodesia. 10. Formosa. 11. Pune. 12. Madras. 13. Calcutta. 14. Cochin. 15. Siam. KARMA YOGI A Guru and Sishya were walking near the sea shore when they found a young girl was about to be drowned. The Guru immediately went and lifted the half-naked girl from the ocean. After she became normal, he left her and went on. The Sishya, after much pondering, asked the Guru after two hours, We are Sanyasis, who should not touch women. Why did you break the rule today? The Guru said, I left her at the sea shore two hours ago. You seem to be still carrying her. Funny Riddles 1) There was a green house. Inside the green house there was a white house. Inside the white house there was a red house. Inside the red house there were lots of babies. What is it? 2) What is in seasons, seconds, centuries and minutes but not in decades, years or days? 3) You throwa way the outside and cook the inside. Then you eat the outside and throw away the inside. What did you eat? 4) I give you a group of three. One is sitting down, and will never get up. The second eats as much as is given to him, yet is always hungry. The third goes away and never returns. 5) Each morning I appear To lie at your feet. All day I will follow, no matter how fast you run, yet I nearly perish In the midday sun. 6) All about but cannot be seen; can be captured, cannot be held; no throat, but can make sound. 7) My life can be measured in hours, I serve by being devoured. Thin, I am quick. Fat, I am slow. Wind is my foe. 8) You heard me before, yet you hear me again then I die, tell you to call me again. 9) Until I am measured I am not known. Yet how you miss me when I have flown! 10) I have four legs but no tail. Usually I am heard only at night. What am I? Answers: 1. Watermelon 2. The letter 'n'. 3. An ear of corn. 4. Stove, fire, smoke 5. Shadow 6. The wind 7. A candle 8. Echo 9. Time, 10. A frog. (Courtesy: Tattvaloka- Dec. 2012) PRESIDENTS / SECRETARIES MEET 2013 A meeting of the Presidents & Secretaries of all local Mohyal sabhas will be held at AM, on Sunday, the 20 th January 2013, at the Mohyal Foundation (A-9, Qutab Institutional Area, USO Road, New Delhi ). Individual letters are being sent to the sabhas in this regard. Presidents/Secretaries of the local sabhas are requested kindly to attend this MEET, positively. Dharam Vir Mohan, Secretary General GMS Humility exalts man to the heaven of glory and power, while pride abases him to the depths of wretchedness and degradation... Those who are the beloved of God, in whatever place they gather and whomsoever they may meet, must evince, in their attitude towards God, and in the manner of their celebration of His praise and glory, such humility and submissiveness that every atom of dust beneath their feet may attest the depth of their devotion. Saying of Baha u llah Renunciation of the fruits of action is the centre around which the Gita is woven. It is the central sun around which devotion, knowledge, and the rest revolve like planets. M K Gandhi Humility is the virtue of the cultured...it is but human to make mistakes, to fall a prey to some temptation, to get enchanted by some false emotion, or to get carried away with a wrong intention. But how soon can one regain one s original goodness measures one s spiritual poise acquired. Fall as often as you must, but don t lie down where you have fallen! Be like a rubber ball; rebound and reach again the summits from which you had fallen. Swami Chinmayananda 16 Mohyal Mitter / JANUARY 2013 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram

17 Horticultural Society of India Confers Life Time Achievement Award on Dr. Jagdish Chander Bakshi On the 6 th November 2012, the Horticultural Society of India, in its 5th International Congress, honoured Dr. Dr. Jagdish Chander Bakshi, with a Life Time Achievement Award. The Citation read as under: CITATION Born on 8 July 1924, Dr Jagdish Chander Bakshi completed his Ph.D. from California (USA). He introduced about 8-10 thousand plants of v arious species and varieties of citrus in Abhor region. He imported virusf ree strains of Kinnow mandarin from California in He also collected and imported several varieties of date palm from USA and other parts of the world to assess their adaptability and performance at Abohar and adjoining desert areas. He established comprehensive trial of grape varieties on different training and pruning systems. He guided 12 M.Sc. and 4 Ph.D. students. He has credit to publish about 80 research papers in journals of repute. He is widely travelled in countries such as USA, Japan, Iran, the Netherlands, Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia to discharge the duties assigned to him. Dr. Bakshi worked as a consultant to the UP Government to draw up the proposal for World Bank funding for the development of horticultural industry in Kumaon and Garhwal regions. In addition, he has also worked as Advisor (Horticul ture) to the UP Government for 2 years. He has been the Member of ICAR governing body for two tim es. He has been the Member of the Management Boards of IARI, IVRI, HPKV, Palampur, and YSPUH&F, Solan. He served as the Chairman of the RAC of IIHR, Bangalore, and NRC, Grape, Pune. He also worked as the Chairman of KVK Rev iew Team & NABARD team. The Horticultural Society of India has great pleasure in Honouring Dr Jagdish Chander Bakshi, for his life time contribution in Horticulture. Dr. Jagdish Chander Bakshi & Smt. Kamla Bakshi celebrated their 67 th wedding anniversary on the 27 th November On this occasion, the couple donated Rs. 1100/- to the GMS. Dr. J.C. Bakshi, 132-D, Kitchlu Nagar, Ludhiana PK Datta s Column 13 Points for our Community Elders & Youth Wishing you a Happiest & Luckiest Year Old age may be called the contemplation of the truths of God from the highest standpoint. The joys of old age are greater than those of youth. Your mind is engaged in spiritual and mental athletics. Nature slows down your body so that you may have the opportunity to meditate on things divine. 2. Age is not the flight of years; it is the dawn of wisdom in the mind of man. The most productive years of your life can be from 65 to Diets and exercises won t keep you young. As a man thinketh, so is he. Fear of old age can bring about physical and m ental deterioration. The thing I greatly feared has come upon me. 4. You cannot see your mind, but you know you have a mind. You cannot see spirit, but you know that the spirit of the game, the spirit of the artist, the spirit of the musician, and the spirit of the speaker are real. Likewise, the spirit of goodness, truth, and beauty moving in your mind and heart is real. You cannot see life, but you know you are alive. 5. God is life, and that is your life now. Life is selfrenewing, eternal, and indestructible, and is the reality of all men. You live forever, because your life is God s life. 6. Patience, kindness, love, goodwill, joy, happiness, wisdom, and understanding are qualities, which never grow old. Cultivate them and express them, and remain young in mind and body. 7. We do not count a man s years until he has nothing else to count. Your faith and convictions are not subject to decay. 8. You grow old when you cease to dream, and when you lose interest in life. You grow old if you are irritable, crotchety, petulant, and cantankerous. Fill your mind with the truths of God and radiate the sunshine of His love-this is youth. 9. Your retirement is a new venture. Take up new studies and new interests. You can now do the things you always wanted to do when you were so busy making a living. Give your attention to living life. 10. The fruits of old age are love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance. You are a son of Infinite Life, which knows no end. You are a child of Eternity. You are wonderful! 11. You are needed. Some of the great philosophers, artists, scientists, writers, and others accomplished their greatest work after they were 80 years old. 12. The secret of youth is love, joy, inner peace, and laughter. In Him there is fullness of joy. In Him there is no darkness at all. 13. Become a protector, producer and not a prisoner of society. Don t hide your light, share it with those in need. Donate Generously towards Mohyal Ashram Mohyal Mitter / JANUARY

18 The particulars of boys and girls for matrimonial alliance are as furnished by the parties concerned. Parents/ guardians are advised to satisfy themselves regarding the correctness of the same. GMS or the Publisher or the Printer or the Editor of the Mohyal Mitter are not responsible for the veracity of the particulars of the boys or girls, in any manner whatsoever. MATRIMONIALS (List to ) BOYS 483. Bali , 5-4", whitish, graduate, salary Rs. 20,000/- p.m. Contact: Mob: Bali. (Manglik) , 5-10", whitish, Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, doing B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, working as Sr. Engineer in MNC (SKH Metal), salary 35,500 p.m. Contact: Mob: , Bali , 5-5", B.Com, C.A - Inter, working as Accounts Manager, salary Rs.30,000/- p.m. + perks, teetotaler. Suitable qualified girl desired. Contact: Mob: Bali , 5-7", fair, earning Rs lakhs p.a., own house in Noida. Suitable girl from middle class family desired. Contact: Mob: , Chhibber , fair, B.Tech from NIT, working in a reputed MNC in NCR, package 15 lacs. Professionally qualified, fair, slim cultured girl desired. Contact: Mob: , Chhibber , 5-10", graduate, Diploma in Computer Programming, salary Rs. 20,000/- p.m. Homely, domestic match desired. Contact: Shri Baljit Mehta, 52A, Rajiv Nagar, Opp. Sector-22, Rohini, New Delhi-86. Mob: , Chhibber , 5-11", B.A, BCA (Final Year), working in H.I & S.S Pvt. Ltd. at Faridabad. Contact: Mob: Chhibber , 5-10", fair, handsome, B.Com (Pass), Diploma in Airlines Cabin Crew (YMCA), working as HR professional in a reputed IT company at Delhi. Fair, beautiful, welleducated, well-settled girl, respecting family values, from Delhi/NCR desired. Contact: Ph: , Mob: Chhibber (Manglik) , 5-10", M.Sc. (Microbiology), PG Bioinformatics, EPGBM - IIM Kolkata, CTC- 7 lacs +, working at Bangalore, parents based at Haridwar. Professionally qualified working match desired. Contact: , Chhibber (Divorcee) , 12th Pass, Computer Embroidery Designer, salary Rs.12,000/- p.m. Contact: Chhibber , B.Com, working as Accountant. Contact: Mob: , , Chhibber (Manglik) , 5-9½, B.Com, 3- year Computer Software Course, pursuing MBA in Operation and International Banking (last semester), working in MNC at Noida, package Rs. 2.5 Lacs p.a. Suitably qualified, employed girl desired. Contact: Shri R. S. Bakshi, Ph: , Mob: Datta , 5-10", B.A. LLB, own business, vegetarian. Educated, homely girl desired. Contact: Datta. October 1984, fair, B.E (Computer Engg.), working as Project Engineer, Nokia Siemen Network, at Mumbai. Contact: Mob: , Datta , 5-9", B.Sc. (Hospitality Management) from PUSA, working as Asstt Manager in East & West Restaurant in UK. Contact: , Datta (Manglik) , 5-10", fair, handsome, B.Tech (Mech.), PG Diploma in Marketing Management, working with an MNC at Gurgaon, as Asstt Manager, package Rs lacs p.a + perks. Professionally qualified girl from a simple family desired. Contact: Ph.: , Mob: , mail: ashok.choudhary@vedanta.co.in 499. Dutt , 5-11", fair, pleasing personality, B.E, MBA, wholesale/export business of auto components, teetotaler, non-smoker, Equally professionally qualified, working, beautiful, cultured girl desired. Contact: Mob: , Datt , 5-10",B.Com. (Travel & Tourism), MBA, Sr. Consulting Associate in an MNC at Mumbai, salary 6.50 lacs p.a. Tall professionally qualified working girl desired. Contact: Mob: Datta , 5-11', fair, slim, BCA, MBA (IT), working in an MNC at Gurgaon as Engineer Solution Expert, salary 8 lacs + p.a., pure vegetarian, teetotaler. Educated, slim, good-looking, non-manglik girl desired. Contact: Mob: , , e- mail: mohit_dutta@sify.com 501A.Dutta: Dec born,smart,height-6'.dip.in Mech Engineering, at present working as Mech Engineer near Bhavnagar (Gujrat),parents settled at Dwarka,New Delhi,Salary 3.5 Lakh p.a.well qualified girl from Mohyal family prefered.please contact: Mr. SC Dutta Lau , 5-11", handsome, B.E (Computer Science), MBA, own business, monthly income above 50,000. Contact: Mob: Mohan , 5-10", fair, handsome, smart, slim, convent-educated, B.Sc. (Hons) (Chemistry), MBA (HR), working in reputed Japanese MNC, as Asstt. Manager (HR), Well-qualified, fair, tall, slim, beautiful girl desired. Contact: , ashok.mehta@live.com 504. Mohan , 6-3", fair, wheatish, own business (Medicine Stockist) in Karnal. Contact: Mob.: , Mohan , 6'-0, fair, Masters in Library Science, working in MM University Mullana (Ambala), as Librar- ian, salary Rs. 15,000/- p.m. Contact: Mob: Mohan , 5-8", 10+2, income 20,000/- p.m. Contact: Mob: Mohan ,5-6", 10th pass, income 10,000/- p.m. Contact: Mob: Vaid , 5-7", B.A, running an institute in South Extension, New Delhi, freelance photographer. Contact: Ph: , Mob: Vaid , 5-9", fair, 12u1 pass, private job as Supervisor, salary 7,000/- p.m. Homely girl desired. Simple marriage. Contact: Mob: , Vaid. February 1984, 5-7", graduate, working with EXL Noida. Working girl desired. Contact: Mob: , Vaid , 6'-0, smart, vegetarian, working in Accenture at Gurgaon, package 5 lacs p.a. Contact: Mob: Vaid , 5-8", wheatish, convent-educated, B.E (Computer Science & Engg.), working at Jaipur in a British MNC, package Rs. 3.5 lacs p.a., own house. Professionally well-qualified, convent-educated girl, preferably Software Engineer/MBA, hailing from Delhi/NCR/North India, desired. Contact: Shri R.K. Vaid, M.: , mail: kakarajee@gmail.com GIRLS 513. Bali , 5-2", fair, B.Tech, Computer Course, package 7.50 lacs p.a. Contact: Ph: , Mob: Bali , 5'-0, fair, slim, B.sc (Biotech), MBA (Finance), salary 4 lacs p.a. Contact. Mob: Bali (Manglik) , 5-5", fair, beautiful, B.A (DU)), Diploma in Computer. Contact: Shri Rakesh Kumar Bali, Mob: Mohyal Mitter / JANUARY 2013 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram

19 516. Datta , 5-1", slim, M.Sc. (Chemistry), B.Ed, working in a reputed college, on contract basis. Contact: Mob: Dutta , 5-2", fair, BA, PGDCA, working in a CBSE-affiliated school. Contact: Mob: , Dutt , 5-2", fair, slim, postgraduate, B.Ed, nonworking. Contact: Mob: (Shri Kapil Dutt) Dutt , 5-4", B.Com, MCA, Lecturer. Contact: Ph: Datt , 5-5", slim, fair, MSc. (IT), B.Ed, working in Reliance, Chandigarh. Contact: Mob: Lau (Anshik Manglik) , 5-4", beautiful, slim, B.Tech, working in MNC. Service match preferred. Contact: Mob: Lau (Manglik) , 5-4", smart, slim, fair, M. Pharma (DU). Contact: Mob: Mohan. 25 years, 5-2", good-looking, B.Tech (IT), working with MNC at Bangalore, having strong family values. Contact: Ph: , Mob: , Vaid (Manglik) , 5-6", fair, beautiful, slim, M.A (Punjabi) (first year), PGDCA, one-year Computer Course. Contact: Mob: , Vaid (Manglik) , 5 2", BSc, B.Ed, M.Ed. Contact: Mob: Sharma (Mother-nee- Bhimwal) , 5'-0, M.A, B.Ed. Contact: Mob: MATCH-MAKING GET-TOGETHER The last quarterly matrimonial get- together was held on the 30th December 2012, at the Mohyal Foundation, A- 9, Qutab Institutional Area, USO Road, New Delhi Report thereon will be published in the next issue of Mohyal Mitter. The next quarterly get-together will be held at 11:00 AM, on the 31st March 2013 (last Sunday of March 2013), at the Mohyal Foundation, A- 9, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi 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. Smt. Krishan Lata Chhibber Secretary Matrimonial, GMS (M) Matrimonial Achievements 1. Shri Gaurav Chhibber, s/o Shri Ravi Pratap Chhibber of Ambala City, wed Km. Priyanka Mehta Lau, d/o Shri Mr. Arun Mehta Lau of Jalandhar, on Km. Dipti Mohan, d/o Shri KG Mohan, Tilak Nagar, New Delhi, wed Shri Pushker Vaid, s/o Smt. Kanta Vaid of Raj Nagar, Ghaziabad-(UP), on Happy Retirement Kailash Chhibber Nothing of real worth can ever be bought. Love, friendship, honour, valour, respect. All these things have to be earned. The warm send-off to Shri Kailash Chhibber, DSP, at the Police Headquarters, Jammu, by the J & K Police, consisting of their top brass, is testimony to the honour, love and all other abovelisted virtues, earned by him, during his over 30 years of meritorious service. Shri Kailash Chhibber, s/o the late Shri Shanti Parkash Chhibber & the late Smt. Sarla Chhibber (originally from Dhaka, Karyala - now in Pak., but later settled at Jammu), retired from the elite service on Shri Kailash Chhibber excelled not only in the police service, but was also an ace footballer and handball player and had played in the National Championships in both these games. During his police service, his acts of bravery, ignoring his own safety, were recognized, when he was awarded the Commendation Medal of the DGP ( J & K) in 1996 and, later, President s Medal for Exemplary Excellence in Service in His name figures prominently in the third (revised) Edition (2006) of Mohyal History, written by the legendary Shri P. N. Bali (page 260). Shri Kailash Chhibber is married to Smt. Meenakshi, d/ o the late Shri Kundan Lal Datta & the late Smt. Nirmal Datta of 206, Nagla Battoo, Meerut City. They have two daughters. The elder Subhangi is married to Shri Anoop Dutt, Scientist in DRDO (Dehradun), s/o Shri D. K. Datta & Smt. Dev Prabha. Younger daughter is doing B. Sc. (Home Science) at Jammu. All his friends and relatives laud the remarkable service of Shri Kailash Chhibber in the J&K Police and wish him a happy & healthy retired life. He has donated Rs. 1001/- to the Mohyal Foundation, on his retirement. Under-14 Judo Champion Akshey Mehta Master Akshey Mehta (Mohan), s/o Smt. Veena Mohan & Shri Rajiv Mehta (Mohan), r/o Police Lines, Ajnali Road, Amritsar, has bagged the Judo Gold Medal, in the under-14 category, during the Regional Sports Meet of Kendriya Vidaylaya Sangathan, Jammu Region, held from to He represented his school, viz., K. V. No. 1, Amritsar Cantt at the Meet, where students from different Kendriya Vidyalayas of the region participated. Akshey, a student of the 7th class, had won bronze last year, in the same event. He is a keen trekker, who had gone to Manali, with his school team, in March- April He had secured the first position in trekking and was given a Merit Certificate. Akshey s father, Shri Rajiv Mehta (Mohan), a life member of the GMS, actively participates in the activities of MS Amritsar. On Akshey s achievement, his grandmother, Smt. Neelam Mehta, has donated Rs. 151/- to the GMS. Be a Catalyst Become Patrons, Partisht and Life Members of the General Mohyal Sabha. Donate Generously towards Mohyal Ashram Mohyal Mitter / JANUARY

20 IN BLISSFUL BONDAGE Gaurav Weds Priyanka: The marriage of Shri Gaurav Chhibber CA, s/o Smt. Prem Chhibber & Shri Ravi Partap Chhibber, and grandson of the late Bhai Kundan Lal Chhibber & Smt. Raj Kumari Chhibber, r/o 77/1227, Baldev Nagar, Ambala City, with Km. Priyanka, d/o Smt. Sunita Mehta & Shri Amit Mehta of Jalandhar City, was celebrated, on the 24th Nov Relatives & friends from both sides graced the occasion and showered their blessings on the newly weds. On this happy occasion, Shri Ravi Partap Chhibber donated Rs. 251/- each to the GMS & MS Ambala City. First Wedding Anniversary Shri Arvind Datta & Smt. Surbhi Datta: The first wedding anniversary of Shri Arvind Datta & Smt. Surbhi Datta was celebrated on , with Puja Path, and a grand party, attended by relatives, members of the biradari and friends, who blessed the couple, as also their new-born baby, Elina Datta. All prayed for the long, happy & healthy married life of the couple. On this occasion, the family donated Rs. 105/- to the GMS, through Prof. V.K. Datta of Jalandhar. R.K. Datta, Flat No. 97, SF, MIG, Gobind Singh Avenue, Surya Enclave, Jalandhar. First Wedding Anniversary Smt. Maheshwari Chhibber & Bk. Mahesh B. Chhibber, s/o Smt. Janak and Bk. B.L Chhibber (Vice President GMS), celebrated their first wedding anniversary on Diwali Day, the festival of lights & joy - an auspicious coincidence. In the morning, the couple offered prayers at the Mata-ka- Mandir, New Friends Colony, New Delhi, and sought the blessings of Maa Durga and Lord Shiva, for a blissful and prosperous married life. In the evening, there was a small gettogether at their residence, attended by relatives and friends, who blessed the young couple. Earlier, at the meeting of the Managing Committee of the GMS, held on , Bk. Chhibber distributed sweets to the participants and thanked them for their blessings and good wishes to the couple. On this happy occasion, Bk. Mahesh B. Chhibber donated Rs.5,100/- to the GMS, for addition to Bakshi Hari Chand Sundri Devi Chhibber (Shamsabadwale) Memorial Trust, set up in the sacred memory of his grand parents, Vidur Weds Vinni: The marriage of Shri Vidur Dutt, s/o Smt. Sangeeta Dutt & Shri Vinod Kumar Dutt (President, MS Khanna) and grandson of the late Shri Hari Dev Dutt & the late Smt. Bimla Dutt, with Ms. Vinni was solemnized, on , attended by a large number of friends, relatives & Mohyal fraternity. On this occasion, Shri Vinod Dutt donated Rs. 51,000/- to the GMS, for addition to the Hari Dev Dutt of Khui Vehra, Lahore, (Pakistan) Memorial Trust, established in the memory of his father. Vinod Kumar Dutt, Mob: taking the total corpus to Rs. 56,100/-. Silver Jubilee Wedding Anniversary Shri Chander Shekhar Mehta & Smt Neena Mehta: Shri Chander Shekhar Mehta (s/o the late Shri Narinder Nath Mehta & the late Smt. Sharda Rani Mehta) r/o J3/163, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi , & Smt Neena Mehta (d/o Shri Om Chhibber & Smt. Padma Chhibber of Bareilly) celebrated their Silver Jubilee Wedding Anniversary on the 17 th November 2012, at the Bandhan Banquets, New Delhi. The function was organized by their daughters, Ekta Mehta & Kritika Mehta, attended by relatives and friends, who shared in the happiness and showered their best wishes on the couple. On this occasion, the family donated Rs. 2100/- towards the GMS Widow Fund. Nishant Bakshi (Chhibber) commissioned in Indian Navy Shri K. K. Bakshi, organizing Secretary MS Kota, donated Rs. 551/- towards the GMS Welfare Fund, on his son Nishant Bakshi (Chhibber) being commissioned as Class I Officer in the Indian Navy. MOHYAL CHALISA Interested persons can listen to the Mohyal Chalisa (recited by Capt. K.L. Dobhal, on the 25th November 2012, at Vrindavan) on internet You tube. 20 Mohyal Mitter / JANUARY 2013 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram

21 Vishal Dutt Mohyal Youth Making Waves in the City of Dreams He had set his foot on the famous city of Bombay (now Mumbai), in 1998, after completing his education from Punjab, for trying his luck in Bollywood. A self-made man, he had no backing in this field or in the city. He started his career on the sets of the hit TV serial Hum Paanch, as Assistant to the Director, Shri Kapil Kapoor. He worked with him for four years, in many other hit serials, viz., Padosan; Knock Knock Kaun Hai; Professor Pyaarelal; Don t Worry Ho Jaayega; etc. He then worked, in an ad agency, as Creative Head, for 2 years, making over 100 ad films. Afterwards, he joined Directors, Radhika Rao & Vinay Sapru, as their assistant, in a number of Music Videos, such as Kaanta Laga, Kaliyon Ka Chaman, Chadti Jawani, and many more. In 2005, he worked for a Salman Khan starrer, Lucky - No Time For Love. After this film was released, he got his first break as Director in a Music Video, featuring the Band of Boys, for the Universal Music Company. He went on to make a Music Video for the famous singer Anamika, Mithe Mithe Bol, for Times Music. By now an accomplished Music Video Director, he cast the celebrated singer Madhushree (singer of Kabhi Neem Neem, Kabhi Shahad Shahad in Yuva, starting Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukherjee), in a Remix Album, Aa Jaane Jaa. He has so far done more than 50 Music Videos for music companies, such as T-Series ( Aa Bhi Jaan ), Universal ( Gaane Bhi Do Yaaron ), Venus ( Gori Teri Akhiyan ), Times Music ( Mithe Mithe Bol ), Worldwide Records ( Aao Naa- Remix ) etc. Recently, he released his new Punjabi Music Album, Glassi Ishque Di, for Anhad Music Company, which is being aired on all leading Punjabi TV Channels. He will be releasing his next Punjabi Music Video, Phada Phokiyaan, with the same Music Company. Forthcoming is his new feature film as a Director, which is under production right now. We wish him Good Luck for his future career. Prof. VK Datta & Er. Arvind Datta 159, Lajpat Nagar, Jalandhar (Punjab). J.P. Mehta Nominated As Member PNDT Advisory Committee Shri J.P. Mehta, President, MS Ambala City, has been selected as a non-official member of the Distt. PNDT Advisory Committee, Ambala, which implements the provisions of PNDT Act, in the district, to check female foeticide. He has been selected, keeping in view his vast experience in the social welfare field, as (i) Founder Chairman of Rahat International (Regd.), an NGO working in the field of social welfare, since 1988, and (ii) District Manager in the Haryana Women s Development Corporation, a Haryana Govt. Corporation, where he served as District Manager, for 20 years. The District PNDT Advisory Committee is a very powerful committee, which decides about the sealing of erring ultrasound units and filing court cases against the owners of such units, in the district. He is the only non-official member in the committee and all other members are Senior District-level officers. Shri J.P. Mehta is also a non-official member in the District Level Committee of the Archives Department of the Govt. of Haryana. He was honoured by the Governor of Haryana, for his outstanding contribution in the social and medical field, on the Republic Day 2012, at a State- level function, held on the 26 th January He has also been honored by a number of social organizations and NGOs for his active service for the upliftment of the down-trodden. His happy wife, Smt. Neelam Mehta, who is behind the success of her husband, has donated Rs. 251/- each to the GMS and MS Ambala City, on the selection of her husband as Member of the District Advisory Committee on PNDT. MOHYAL MITTER SUBSCRIPTION FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2013 The esteemed subscribers of Mohyal Mitter, who are yet to renew their subscriptions for the year 2013, are requested to do so by January 31, 2013, so that the magazine continues to be received by them without any interruption. Both the existing as well as new subscribers may furnish the following details, while applying for renewal/new subscription: (i) ID Number mentioned on the address slip on the envelope in which the magazine is being sent to the subscriber concerned. (Applicable to the existing subscribers only). (ii) Name (in Capital Letters). (iii) Complete postal address (with Postal Pin Code). (iv) Amount remitted (in cash or by Cheque/DD)* and the year for which the subscription is being sent. (v) Whether existing or new subscriber. The subscription amount of Rs. 100/- may be sent to us either directly or through the local sabha concerned. In either case, it should be ensured that the subscriptions, with the required particulars, are sent so as to reach us on or before the 31st January, D.V. Mohan, Secretary General GMS * Cheques/DDs should be made out in favour of GMS and be payable at Delhi/NCR. In the case of outstation cheques, Rs. 40/- may be added to the subscription amount, as Bank Charges. Donate Generously towards Mohyal Ashram Mohyal Mitter / JANUARY

22 LANGAR FUND Shri Devinder Ohri, r/o Ohrian Mohalla, Ward No. 5, Mukerian, Dist. Hoshiarpur (Punjab), has donated Rs. 11,000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, on the occasion of his birthday. Date of Langar: 16th October. Shri Surinder Kumar Datta & family, r/o 201, Karan Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri W est, Mumbai , have donated Rs. 11,000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, in memory of their mother, Smt. Shila Devi Datta. Date of Langar: 10 th February. Shri Surinder Kumar Datta & family, r/o 201, Karan Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri W est, Mumbai , have donated Rs. 11,000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, in memory of their father, Shri Krishan Lal Datta. Date of Langar: 28 th July. Shri Jitender Kumar Bali, r/o H. No. 102, Maya Vila Braj Home Society, Vill. Shila Bopan, Ahmedabad , has donated Rs. 11,000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, in memory of his son, Rzd. Nirav J Bali. Date of Langar: 27 th October. Ms. S. Radha & Ms. S. Kalyani, r/o 6, Mumbadevi Co-operative Housing Society, St. Anthony Road, Chembur, Mumbai , have donated Rs. 11,000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, on the occasion of their birthday. Date of Langar: 3 rd December. Shri Pritam Johar, r/o E-536, GK-II, New Delhi , has donated Rs /- towards the Langar Fund in Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, in memory of his father, Shri Sona Ram Johar. Date of Langar: 19th Jan. Shri Rajan & Smt. Shikha Bakshi, along with Dr. Vijay Chibber (Bua), have donated Rs 11,000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, on the occasion of the 23 rd birthday of their son, Shri Rajat Sidharth Bakshi, on the 21 st December Date of Langar: 21 st December. Shri Rajat Sidharth Bakshi, born on the 21 st Dec, 1989, at Invercargill, New Zealand, is the grandson of the late Shri Rajpal & Smt. Bimla Bakshi, and nephew of Dr. Vijay Chibber of Auckland (New Zealand). He did his schooling at Invercargill, under the guidance of his parents & Dr. Vijay Chibber (whom he calls Didi ). He has been a very obedient, studious and caring child. The sanskar of his grandparents, parents, & Didi, has kept him away from the influence of the western life-style. He is good in sports; and cricket is his favourite game. He also enjoys watching Indian movies. Currently, he is pursuing graduation in Auckland, after which he intends to do postgraduation in medicine/ finance. Lots of good wishes to him, for good health & a long life! Shri Rajan Bakshi & Smt. Shikha Bakshi (Parents), Dr. Vijay Chibber (Bua) and Lt. Col. S.C Bali (Retd.) & Smt. Indra Bali(Fufa & Bua). Langar Fund Vrindavan Shri DV. Mohan, r/o 200, MIG Flats, Prasad Nagar, New Delhi , has made two Langar Fund donations, at the Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, in memory of (i) his brother, Karan Vir Mohan (Todi)-Date of Langar: 11 th Sept; and (ii) his nephew, Ram Chaman Mohan (Titu)- Date of Langar: 27 th March. Smt. Swaran Mohan & Wg. Cdr. A.N. Mohan, r/o C-61, Defence Colony, New Delhi , have donated Rs. 11,000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, on the occasion of their wedding anniversary. Date of Langar : 19th Jan. Smt. Suversha Mohan r/o C- 64, Defence Colony, New Delhi , has donated Rs. 11,000/- towards the Langar Fund, at Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, on the occasion of her birthday. Date of Langar: 20 th June. Shri Surinder Kumar Dutt, r/o 10, Nijatam Nagar, Jalandhar , has donated Rs /- towards the Langar Fund at the Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, in memory of his aunt (Buaji), Ms. Shubh Ichha Devi, d/o Shri Thakur Dutt, V & PO Drauli Kalan, Distt. Jalandhar. Date of Langar: 10th February Shri Vikas Bali, r/o Kothi No. 2183, Sector 21-C, Chandigarh, has donated Rs. 11,000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, in memory of his Nanaji & Naniji, Shri Manmohan Nath Bakshi & Smt. Shanti Bakshi. Date of Langar: 1 st July. Shri Vikas Bali, r/o Kothi No. 2183, Sector 21-C, Chandigarh, has donated Rs. 11,000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, in memory of his father, Rzd. Ranbir Partap Bali. Date of Langar: 14th April. Smt. Veena Dutta & Shri J.K. Dutta, r/o C-3/7, Krishan Nagar , have donated Rs.11,000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, on the birthday of their son, Sachin Dutta. Date of Langar: 28th Nov. Bhai Sham Sunder Chhibber, r/o Ambala City has donated Rs.11,000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, in memory of his father, Bhai Ram Lubhaya Chhibber of Kariala, Distt. Jhelum (now in Pak), on his 50th death anniversary. Date of Langar: 18th Nov. Col. Vineet Mohan, r/o C-64, Defence Colony, New Delhi , has donated Rs. 11,000/-, towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, on the birthday of his daughter, Malvika Mohan. Date of Langar: 6th September. Shri Prem Sagar Bali, r/o Flat No. 523, Royal Residency, Plot No. 5, Sector 9, Dwarka, New Delhi, has donated Rs.11,000 towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, in memory of his wife, Smt. Usha Bali. Date of Langar: 19 th Feb. Shri Prem Sagar Bali r/o Flat No. 523, Royal Residency, Plot No. 5, Sector 9, Dwarka, New Delhi, has donated another Rs. 11,000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan. Date of Langar: 1 st August. 22 Mohyal Mitter / JANUARY 2013 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram

23 Bal Mohyal Sabha, Gurgaon, has donated Rs.11,000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan. Date of Langar: 14th Nov. Smt. Ranjit Kaur Datta, r/o 105, Sawan Park, Model Town, Panipat, has donated Rs. 11,000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, in memory of Sardar Jaswant Singh Datta. Date of Langar: 22 nd January. Dr. Lajja Devi Mohan, r/o 463-L, Model Town, Panipat, has donated Rs.11,000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, in memory of Shri Mulakh Raj Bali. Date of Langar: 15 th June. Shri Pran Nath Mohan, r/o D- 19, Rana Pratap Road, Adarsh Nagar, Delhi , and his younger brother, Shri K.N. Mohan, r/o C-2/319, Janakpuri, New Delhi , have donated Rs.11000/-, towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, in memory their uncle, Prof. Sunder Lal Mohan, Principal (Retd.), R. K. Arya College, Nawan Shahar, Doaba (Punjab). Date of Langar: 22 nd March. Smt. Santosh Chhibber, r/o , has donated Rs /- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, on the birth anniversary of her husband, Shri Ved Vyas Chhibber. Date of Langar: 2nd December. Shri Rajesh Datta, r/o Flat No. 214, Kanungo Apartments, Plot No. 71, IP Extension, Delhi , has donated Rs. 11,000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, on the 80th birthday of his father, Shri Dalip Singh Datta, on Date of Langar: 16 th October. Shri P.R. Chhibber, of Thane has donated Rs. 11,000/- towards the Langar Fund, at Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan. Date of Langar: MS Panchkula has donated Rs.11,000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan. Date of Langar: 25th Nov. MS Yamunapaar Delhi, has donated Rs. 11,000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan. Date of Langar: 25th Nov. Smt. Meena Datta & Dr. Rattan Kumar Datta, r/o 48-A, Pocket C, Gangotri Enclave, Alaknanda, Kalkaji, New Delhi , have donated Rs. 11,000/- towards the Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, in memory of Dr. Datta s parents, Shri S. C. Datta & Smt. Vidya Datta. Date of Langar: 26th December. Shri Ajay Mohan & Smt. Neelima Mohan have donated Rs /-, towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, on the wedding anniversary of their parents, Mehta O.P. Mohan (Sr. Vice President GMS) & Smt. Shakuntala Mohan, celebrated on the 6th December Date of Langar: 6 th December. Smt. Dulari Bakshi, w/o the late Shri Madan Bakshi, r/o. RB-8, Inderpuri, New Delhi , has paid Rs. 1 lakh, as installment, towards donation for a room in Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan. Smt Chandra Kanta Chhibber & Bhai Sarv Prakash Chhibber, r/o Chhibber s Camp, Atisha Koad, Kalimpong (W est Bengal), have paid Rs. 50,000/- as second instalment towards donation for a room in Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan, in memory of the late Mehta Vishwa Mitter Dutt of Rawalpindi (now in Pak.), s/o Mehta Sundar Das Dutt & Smt. Soman Wanti Dutt. Donations for Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan Smt. Shanti Dutta, w/o the late Shri Kapil Dev Dutta, r/o H.No. 97, Sector 15, Faridabad, has donated Rs. 11,000/- towards the Vrindavan Ashram Fund, on the birthdays of her grandson, Shri Kartik Dutta, s/o Smt. Alka Dutta & Shri Rajan Dutta, and, of her Shri Rajeshwar Dutt Chaudhary of Jalandhar has donated Rs. One Lac for the Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan. The following local sabhas have donated the amounts shown against each for the Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan: 1. MS Ambala City Rs MS Khanna-Rs /-. 3. MS Paschim Vihar New Delhi, Rs.5100/-. 4. Bal Mohyal Sabha, Gurgaon, Rs.5100/-. 5. MS Yamuna Nagar Rs MS Ludhiana- Rs.2100/-. 7. MS Saharanpur- Rs.2100/- 8. MS Naraingarh -Rs.1100/-. 9. MS Mehrauli- Rs.1100/ Istri MS Yamuna Nagar- Rs.1100/ MS Uttam Nagar New Delhi Rs.1100/-. New Trust Opened Wg. Cdr. Kailash N Datta & Mrs. Kanchan Datt, r/o. 510 A, Hamilton Court, DLF Ph-IV, Gurgaon (Haryana), have QU-62 A, Pitampura, Delhi- Donation for Suite /Room in Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan Shri S.C. Bali & Dr. (Mrs.) Prema Bali, r/o A-5, GK Enclave-II, New Delhi , have donated Rs. 2,50,000/- for one room at Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, in memory of their parents, Shri G. L. Bali & Smt. Vidyawanti Bali. granddaughter, Baby Kirti Dutta, d/o Smt. Seema Dutta & Shri Rajiv Dutta. opened a new trust, named Wg. Cdr. Kailash N Datta & Mrs. Kanchan Datt Education Fund Trust, with an initial amount of Rs. 3000/-. Donate Generously towards Mohyal Ashram Mohyal Mitter / JANUARY

24 ANTIM YATRA BIRTH & DEATH ARE CERTAIN For one, who has taken birth, death is certain; and, for one, who has died, birth is certain. Therefore, in an inevitable situation, understanding should prevail. 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. Rzd. Braham Nath Bali Rzd. Braham Nath Bali ACSO (Retd.), Ministry of Defence, s/ o the late Rzd. Ram Bali & Smt. Bhag Wati Bali, and r/o H. No. 19/284, Sarai Rohilla, Delhi , left for his heavenly abode on the 11th November He was the grandson of the illustrious Lieut. Rzd. Abhinash Ram Bali (OBI) of Domeli, Distt. Jhelum (now in Pak.) & son-in-law of the late Mehta Chunilal Chhibber & Smt. Gomti Devi of Rawalpindi (now in Pak.). He left behind wife Smt. Bimla Bali, sons Ramesh Bali & Satish Bali, daughters-in-law Jyoti Bali & Minu Bali, daughter Neelam Mehta and grandchildren. Uthala was performed on the 21st Nov. 2012, at his residence, with full religious rites. He was a loving & caring soul, who was loved by all his near & dear and will be missed by them. The biggest tribute to him will be to follow the principles he lived for. On this sad occasion, his family has donated Rs.1100 to the D.V. Mohan, Secy. General GMS. Smt. Bimla Bali (wife) & Ramesh Bali (son) Mob: Shri Dev Dat Mehta Shri Dev Dat Mehta, s/o the late Smt. Sumitra Devi & the late Shri Bir Bahadar Mehta, and grandson of the late Shri Kripa Ram Mehta of Bhalla, Karyala (now in Pak.), settled in Jabalpur (MP), left for his heavenly abode on the 15 th Nov. 2012, after a brief illness. Kriya was held on , at Jabalpur, attended by a large number of relatives, members of the local sabhas at Jabalpur & Khamaria, and friends. He was a veteran member, and Vice President, of MS Jabalpur, for a number of years. He always believed in Samaj Seva and took great interest in the betterment of the Mohyal biradari. He lived his life on the principles of honesty & integrity. He was an engineer in the PWD of MP and was the recipient of many awards from the PWD Minister, Collector of the district and the Parshad of the town, for excellence in his performance. He is survived by wife Smt Anita, son/daughter-in-law- Anurag Mehta/Twinkle, daughter/son-in-law - Nidhi/Jitendra and grandchildren - Hitanshu, Kriti & Sukriti. In his memory, his elder brother, Col. T.N. Mehta, President, MS Jabalpur, has donated Rs. 500/- each to the GMS and MS Jabalpur. T.N. Mehta (Mob ). Smt. Gulshan Bali ( ) Smt. Gulshan Bali, w/o Shri Krishan Lal Bali, r/o 15/9 A, Tilak Nagar, New Delhi, took her last breath, in the early evening hours of the 3 rd December 2012, at the Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt. She was a very pious and religious person, with a great heart for each and every member of her family and the community. In spite of the struggles and challenges she faced throughout her life, she stood rock solid and provided continued support, love and affection to her children, so that they could become what they are today. Her sons and daughters are leading wellsettled lives, all because of these. She will ever remain the guiding force in her family. All her children are in deep sorrow and will always miss her. Though she is physically not present, she will always live in their hearts. Uthala, performed on the 6 th December 2012, at the Geeta Bhawan Mandir, Tilak Nagar, New Delhi, was attended by a large number of people, including close relatives and friends. On this sad occasion, her sons donated Rs. 11,000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar. Date of Langar: 3 rd Dec. Her Dohta, Piyush Chhibber, donated Rs. 1100/-, for the Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan. The family prays to the Almighty to keep her soul in eternal peace. Remembered by: Husband - Krishan Lal Bali, Sons & daughters-in-law Sanjay & Vaishnavi Bali, Ranjeev & Sonia Bali and Ajay & Nidhi Bali, Daughters & sons-in-law Poonam & Pradeep Chhibber, Suman & Anil Sharma, Minni & Prashant Sharma and Kirti & Mohit Dutta, and grand children. Smt. Prem Lata Mehta Smt. Prem Lata Mehta, w/o the late Shri Banarsi Lal Mehta (Chhibber), born on the 16 th November 1929, in Lakhoda, Mirpur (now in Pak.), left for her heavenly abode, on the 6 th November Kriya, held on the 9 th Nov 2012, at Lajpat Nagar, was attended by a large number of relatives and friends. She had left behind daughterin-law Smt. Prabha Mehta, w/ o the late Shri Chander Kumar Mehta, daughters Smt. Kamal Bakshi, w/o Shri Om Dutt Bakshi, Smt. Suman Dutta, w/ o Shri Vinod Dutta, Smt. Arun Bali, w/o Shri Om Prakash Bali & Smt. Nisha Dutta, w/o Shri Rajinder Dutta, son-in-law Shri Virender Dutta, grandson Phalit Mehta and granddaughter Harshit Mehta. She was a strong caring, sacrificing and loving lady. We pray to God Almighty to give peace to the departed soul 24 Mohyal Mitter / JANUARY 2013 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram

25 and strength to the family to bear the loss. On this sad occasion, Smt. Prabha Mehta donated Rs. to the GMS. Mehta Prabha Chhibber A-8, Kasturba Niketan Complex Lajpat Nagar II, New Delhi Shri Ravi Dutt Vaid ( ) Shri Ravi Dutt Vaid, s/o the late Bk. Hari Ram Vaid & Smt. Parmeshwari Devi Vaid, r/o C- 58A, Gangotri Enclave, Alaknanda, New Delhi, breathed his last on the 23rd November The family originally belonged to Dehra Bakshian, Distt Rawalpindi (now in Pak.). He is survived by his wife Smt. Sureshta Vaid, sons Sheetal Vaid & Sharad Vaid, daughters-in-law, Sangeeta Vaid & Yogita Vaid, and grandchildren Tejas, Shriya & Rashi. Shri Ravi Dutt grew up in a prominent and well-educated family, with high values and rich heritage. His father was a qualified civil engineer, having received his BE (Civil) degree from the Engineering College, Roorkee (now lit, Roorkee), in something rare those days. He held coveted executive assignments, commensurate with his qualifications and experience. Following this tradition, Shri Ravi Dutt also gave his sons the best of education, both of whom are engineers & MBAs and are well-settled in professional assignments, one in India and the other in the USA. Their spouses are also professionally qualified and are working at good posts in MNCs. Shri Ravi Dutt, himself, after graduating from Scottish Church College, Kolkata, joined as an Officer in the Cabinet Secretariat (RAW). During his long service career, he held various intelligence appointments, worked as a Diplomat with the Indian Embassies and Missions abroad. He retired in 1991, as Consul, in the Consulate of lndia, Zahidan (Iran). He had a remarkable and distinguished career, during which he won many accolades and medals. He was gifted with a cool, calm and pleasant temperament, coupled with characteristic traits of humility, respectfulness, pleasant mannerisms and was deeply affectionate. He started enjoying his retired life, in his newly acquired house. Unfortunately, soon after a trip to USA, nearly nine years ago, he suffered a stroke, which left his left side completely paralyzed. His wife, Smt. Sureshta Vaid, displayed an extreme degree of courage, dedication & devotion, in providing him with proper medical care, physiotherapy, rehabilitation and all other comforts. Every member of the family stood by him, round the clock, and spared no efforts in reducing his discomfort and bringing as much normalcy into his life, as possible, despite his disability. He had happily reconciled himself to this condition and was leading a normal life. But a slight injury to his foot became septic and despite a surgery at the Batra Hospital, New Delhi, he could not survive. He was a staunch Mohyal, and contributed generously to good and noble causes, within the fraternity, as well as to other needy organizations. In response to an appeal in the Mohyal Mitter, for rendering financial help to a needy ailing Mohyal, he was regularly sending money, every month, for nearly three years, to this unknown Mohyal sister. This aid continued till the death of the recipient. The sudden death of Shri Ravi Dutt Vaid has left a big void, which will take years, for the well-knit family, to overcome. May God bless his soul and give strength to the family to bear the loss! On this occasion, the family has donated Rs. 10,000/- to the GMS, to be used for the education of Mohyal children. S.L. Datta (Brother-in-law) and Sheetal & Sharad Vaid (Sons). Smt. Veena Mehta (Bhimwal) Smt. Veena Mehta (Bhimwal), w/o Shri Yash Pal Mehta of Jalandhar Cantt., expired on the 17th Oct She was the daughter of the late Smt. Sita W anti Chhibber & the late Mehta Ram Pal Chhibber of Yamuna Nagar. They originally hailed from Dharyala Jalap, Tehsil Pind Dadan Khan, Distt. Jhelum (now in Pak.). She left behind one son Lt. Col. Vikas Mehta and one daughter Dr. Megha Mehta, serving in the Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar. She had four brothers, the late Shri V.P. Chhibber (of Delhi) and S/Shri O.P. Chhibber, C.P. Chhibber & (the late) D.V. Chhibber of Yamuna Nagar. The entire family is dedicated to the Mohyal community. O.P. Chhibber, DR- 105, Paper Mill Colony, Yamuna Nagar Mob: Smt. Shanti Devi Mohan ( ) Smt. Shanti Devi Mohan, w/o the late Shri Krishan Lal Mohan (of Pind Dadan Khan - now in Pak.), & d/o the late Shri Kishori Lal Datta (of Kasba Bhawan Tehsil Chakwal, Distt. Jhelum now in Pak.), breathed her last, on the 21st Nov A large number of relatives, friends and members of the biradari attended the funeral, on the 22nd Nov. 2012, held at Kota. She has left behind son/daughter-in-law Shri Sudhir Kumar Mohan/Sneh Mohan, daughters Ms. Sunita Mohan & Ms. Gita Mohan, grandson Shri Abhishek Mohan and granddaughter Ms. Bhavya Mohan. She was the sister of Shri I.K. Datta, Finance Secretary, MS Kota. Smt. Shanti Devi Mohan was married to Shri Krishan Lal Mohan in Oct Shri Krishan Lal Mohan, after his retirement from the army as Subedar, worked in 3 K factory at Kota, till he left for his heavenly abode, in Nov Despite this setback, Smt. Shanti Devi Mohan had got her son and both her daughters welleducated. She also built her house at Kota; and the family is well-settled at Kota. On this sad occasion, her son Shri Sudhir Kumar Mohan donated Rs. 550/- each to MS Kota and to the GMS (Widow Fund). Smt. Bimla Datta Smt. Bimla Datta, w/o the late Shri Roshan Lal Datta, r/o 55/ 870, Baldev Nagar, Ambala City, left for her heavenly abode, on , after a prolonged illness. She was suffering from breast cancer. Her three sons Rajneesh Datta, Kamal Datta & Deepak Datta made sure that she was given the best treatment. They looked after her, like Shravan did to his parents. 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26 son-in-law Suresh Kumar, during her treatment, was also exemplary; her daughter-in-law Sangeeta Datta served her day and night with a smiling face. Her grandchildren also attended to her, whenever needed. Smt. Bimla Datta had all the good qualities of head & heart, which endeared her to all. She was of amiable nature, calm, caring, humane, pious and kind-hearted. W hosoever came in contact with her was deeply touched by her warmth. She had been a good daughter, good sister, good sister-inlaw, good wife, good daughterin-law, good mother, good mother-in-law and good grandmother. Kriya, performed on the 8th Dec 2012, was attended by a large number of relatives, biradari members and friends, when rich tributes were paid to the departed soul. On this occasion, the Datta family donated Rs. 1000/- each to the GMS and to MS Ambala City. May God rest her soul in peace and give courage to the family to bear this irreparable loss. IN MEMORIAM Smt. Soman Wanti Chhibber: The 13th death anniversary of our respected mother, Smt. Soman Wanti Chhibber, was observed on the 30th July On this occasion, prayers were offered and donations made to religious and social service organizations by her offspring, K.K. Chhibber, Sarv Prakash Chhibber, Dharam Vir Chhibber & Sheetal, including Rs. 10,000/- to the GMS, to be added to Bhai Kundan Lal Chhibber & Smt. Soma Wanti Chhibber Trust, raising the total amount to Rs. 1,25,000/-. The income accruing from the trust is used to strengthen the community monthly journal, Mohyal Mitter. Bhai KK Chhibber, #251, Sector-8, Panchkula. Shri Ashwani Datta: On the 4th death anniversary of the late Shri Ashwani Datta, on the 12th December 2012, his elder brother, Shri Yash Pal Datta of Canada, has added Rs.1000/- to Ashwani Datta Memorial Trust, maintained with MS Ambala City. Shri Ashwani Datta was the son of the late Smt. Lal Wanti Datta & the late Mehta Hukam Chand Datta of village Bijwala Datta, Distt. Jhelum (now in W. Pak.). Shri Vikas Dutta ( ): The 10th death anniversary of Shri Vikas Dutta was observed by the family on , when homage was paid to the departed soul. He was the grandson of the late Smt. Parmeshwari Devi Dutta & the late Shri Madan Lal Dutta of Dera Bakshian (now in Pak.). His bereaved parents, Smt. Sunita Dutta & Shri Subhash Dutta, had opened the Vikas Dutta Educational Trust - M.Sc Physics with the GMS, in 2003, in his sweet memory, for giving financial aid to brilliant Mohyal students. They have now contributed Rs. 2000/-, and Vikas younger brother, Shri Amit Dutta, also has contributed a similar amount, for addition to this trust, raising the balance therein to Rs. 42,000/-. Shri Subhash Dutta, who has been regularly donating Rs 100/- p.m. to MS Karnal, for the Mohyal Charitable Dispensary, in memory of his late son, has now donated Rs. 200/- to the local sabha. May God give peace to the departed soul of Vikas Dutta! Subhash Dutta, G-99, Schoolcum-Canal Area, Nilokheri (Karnal). Shri Rajendra Kumar Bali ( ): The 20 th death anniversary of Shri Rajendra Kumar Bali, s/o Shri T.R.Bali & Smt. Krishna Vanti of Village Sherwan, Abbottabad (now in Pak.), was observed on the 16 th November He was born in Pind Sultani (now in Pak.) and did his B.A from the Punjab University. He married Ms. Surendra Mohini on the 11th Oct. 1972, in Krishna Nagar. He was a polite, cheerful & loving person. Among all his siblings, he was the liveliest. He died on the 16th Nov. 1992, in a road accident. He had left behind four daughters, but the eldest one died of grief, just after a month of her father s death. In his memory, his brothers had donated Rs.11,000/-, towards the Langar Fund at the Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, last year. On his death anniversary, Shri Vinod Bali (Secretary, MS Yamunapar Delhi) has now donated Rs.500/- each to MS Yamunapar, and the GMS. We pray to God Almighty that his soul may rest in peace. Vinod Bali Bhai Kundan Lal Chhibber: On the 23rd death anniversary, on the 2nd January 2013, of his father, Bhai Kundan Lal Chhibber, s/o the late Bhai Devi Dass Chhibber of Muradabad (originally from Village Chakwal, Distt. Jhelum - now in Pak.), his son, Bhai Ravi Partap Chhibber, r/o 77/1227, Baldev Nagar, Ambala City, donated Rs. 100/- to the GMS. Smt. Tara Wanti Vaid: Smt. Tara Wanti Vaid, w/o the late Rzd. Ram Rattan Vaid of Gujrat (now in Pak), had left for her heavenly abode, on the 22 nd Nov 1968, in New Delhi. Her family comprised of son Krishan Kumar Mehta (Vaid), daughter-in-law Kanta Meta, their sons Shyam Mehta & Ram Raj Mehta, daughters Smt. Virender Mehta (Happi) & Rajni Bali (w/o Shri Ajay Bali), besides granddaughters-in-law Poonam Mehta & Sanjana Mehta. (Unfortunately Happi left this world to join her grandmother, on the 21st Oct 2011, leaving the family in grief.) On the 44th death anniversary of Smt. Tara Wanti Vaid, the family remembers the scion of the family and prays for the peace of her soul. On this solemn occasion, the Vaid Parivar donated Rs.150/- towards the GMS W idow Fund. KK Mehta Vaid WZ-20/ Gali No. 10, Virender Nagar, Janakpuri,New Delhi Shri Iqbal Mohan Mehta ( ): The 15 th barsi of Shri Iqbal Mohan Mehta was observed on the 9th November 2012, by his children with sweet memories and, with a silent prayer to Lord Shiva to give eternal peace to the departed noble soul. Bhapaji, you may not be present amidst us but your memories are always with us. You will be our guiding force and your goodness will remain with us forever. In the loving memory of their 26 Mohyal Mitter / JAJUARY 2013 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram

27 respected Bhapaji, his children have donated Rs 1000/- to the GMS, towards Mohyal Sabha South East Faridabad Trust. Deeply missed by:harish Mohan Mehta, Satish Mohan Mehta, Khushdil Mohan, Sunil Mohan Mehta, Smt. Shashi Dutta, Shri Ramesh Dutta, daughters-in-law, grand children and all members of MS South East Faridabad. Smt. Indu Kaushal ( ): In sweet memory of dear Indu, her family has donated Rs. 1100/- for addition to Indu Kaushal Education Trust. Nine years have passed since you left us. You are always in our heart, not even a single moment passes without your sweet remembrance. Deeply remembered by: Mummy Daddy, and Mehta & Kaushal families.-dp Mehta, L A, DDA Flats, Kalkaji, New Delhi Renunciation of the fruits of action is the centre around which the Gita is woven. It is the central sun around which devotion, knowledge, and the rest revolve like planets. M K Gandhi KANWAL NETAR CHHIBBER ( ) A TRIBUTE By: J. S. Bali It was with a profound sense of personal loss that I heard of the death of my friend, Kanwal Netar Chhibber. He leaves behind three daughters, Kiran, Priya and Sharmila. He was just six months older than me and we always joked that he was my protective cover. I felt safe while he was around. My safety cover is now gone. Kanwal Netar was son of an illustrious man, Bhai Sri Ram Chhibber, who became a close associate of the historic personality, Lawrence of Arabia. His cousin was the well-known martyr, Bhai Bal Mukand Chhibber, an associate of Shahid Bhagat Singh. Bhai Sri Ram s elder son was born in Iraq and was named Iraqi Ram! Kanwal was born in Rawalpindi, where the family had a famous retail outlet of perfumes. The family also owned a Cinema Hall in Mandi Baha-ud-Din. After partition, the family came to Meerut and set up a flourishing real estate business. Their firm collaborated with the DLF and built the well-known Delhi colonies of South Extension, Kailas etc.that s how perhaps Kanwal picked up the business genes. Kanwal Netar himself was a well-travelled man, and had visited many countries, including France, Germany, UK and USA, and had met famous persons like Chhatwal, Swaraj Pal and others. His wife, Pushpa Chhibber, was a well-known educationist and the Principal of Delhi Public School. For the last several years, Kanwal ji and myself had been meeting each other at the Delhi s South Zone Mohyal Sabha. His company was so interesting, that I (and I am sure others too) tried to sit near him. In the small talk before and after the meeting, he would tell stories of men and events with a personal touch. He knew the history of all prominent Mohyal families. His memory was sharp. Mention to him the name of any prominent Mohyal and he would tell you all about his parents, relations & ancestors and what good or not-sogood deeds they did in life. His knowledge was not confined to Mohyals. He would relate interesting anecdotes of Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan, Khizar Hyat Khan and other social and political leaders of prepartition Punjab. I once wrote a satire, titled: Wonderful Mohyal. Its first line was: Pocket empty, neck stiff. But Kanwal Netar Chhibber was different. He earned a lot of money. His pocket was full. Still he never allowed his neck to become stiff. He quickly un-learnt the ways of the pre-partition Mohyal landlords, and adapted himself to the wise ways of the business world. He ran a modern retail outlet in the posh business area of Vasant Vihar. But he was a very wise man. He did what few businessmen do. He closed his business, when the time came and led a peaceful retired life. Passing away of his son, Ravi Rupam, at 42, was a tragedy. His life was never the same again. Though his daughters were ever insisting that he should live with them, he chose the wise course of living independently in his large house. He was modern in outlook, but retained all the traditional wise ways too. Talking and listening to him were both a rewarding experience. He would listen carefully and then give a serious remark in a light manner. That was his art. He would speak gently. He would never offend anyone. He had a great sense of humour. His humour was subtle but penetrating. His words would entertain and instruct at the same time. He was really what we call in Punjabi, gudaya-hoya aadmi. Sitting near Chhibber Sahib, you felt the warmth of his personality. He made others feel comfortable. Even his criticism was hidden in pleasant words. Once we were invited to hold a meeting in a drawing room which was perhaps over-decorated with pictures. He said: I feel I am sitting in a museum. Urdu poetry was his passion. He will bring to the meetings his old note book, which had begun to show its age. We all eagerly awaited the end of the meeting, and then almost simultaneously, all would shout, Time now for Chhibber Sahib s Urdu Sheyar-o-Shairi. I hear Chhibber Sahib telling me to end my say with a few Urdu couplets on life and death. I borrow from Zauq: Laayi hayaat aaye, qazaa le chalee, chalay Apni khushi na aaye, na apni khushi chalay Behtar to hai yahi kih na duniya se dil lagay Par kya kaein jo kaam na bedil lagi chalay Ho umar-e-khizar bhi to ho maaloom waqt-e-marg Hum kya rahe yahaan, abhi aaye abhi chalay Kanwal Netar Chhibber was King of a man. As they say for the King, let s say for him: Kanwal is dead, long live Kanwal! Addition to Trust Shri S.N. Dutta, r/o 8/11, Kalkaji Extension, New Delhi , has donated Rs to the GMS, for addition to the Ch. Harnam Das Dutt & Preetam Dei and Pushpa Dutta Trust. With this addition, the balance in the trust is Rs. 3,96,300/-. Refining Fire Welcome to thy wrath and to thy glow! Our welcome be to thy flame! Let thy missiles burn our enemies. Be our purifier, be gracious to us! Yajur Veda For a bright future in Computers joint MERIT Mohyal Mitter / JANUARY

28 DONATIONS RECEIVED BY GMS IN SEPTEMBER, 2012 Sr. No. Name of Donor Address Amount Ashram Fund Account 1. Chhibber Family C/o Mohyal Sabha Jagadhari Workshop, Haryana Shri Ramesh Chhibber C/o Mohyal Sabha, Modi Nagar, U.P. 500 Education Fund Account 1. Shri P.K. Datta C/o Systopic Pvt. Ltd., 101 Pragati Apt. Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi Shri Sushil Kumar Chhibber C-80, Niti Bagh, New Delhi Shri Brij Mohan C3A/98C, Janakpuri, New Delhi Shri Dalip Singh Datta Flat No.214, Kanungo Apartments, Plot No.71, I.P. Ext. Delhi Shri Maldev Datta 1209, Sector-49-B, Pushpac Society, Chandigarh UT Shri Rakesh Chhibber 1253A-1, Near Krishan Mandir, Najaf Garh, New Delhi Education Fund Trust Account 1. Shri S.L. Datta S-180, Greater Kailash-II, New Delhi Dr. Prabha Mukherjee C-461, Defence Colony, New Delhi Smt. Usha Mohan Q-4, Hauz Khas Enclave, New Delhi Smt. Anita Datt D-420, Defence Colony, New Delhi Haridwar Langar Fund 1. Shri Avishek Chhibber & 527, Main Street, Apt. No.2 Fort Lane, New Jersey U.S.A Shri Anupam Chhibber 2. Shri N.K. Bakshi Vaid H.No. 1191, Sector-28, Faridabad, Haryana Shri N.K. Bakshi Vaid H.No. 1191, Sector-28, Faridabad, Haryana Shri Raj Bakshi Sector 4, F/1, New Power House Road, Jodhpur, Rajasthan Shri Surinder Mehta 1690, Mangolia Dr. Yuba City CA U.S.A Smt. Kamla Dutta B-63, Sector-56, Noida U.P Smt. Piyush Bala Pachauri 5/14, Vaishali, Ghaziabad U.P Sabha Fund Account 1. Shri Jagdish Vaid 50-B, Hans Vihar, Sector-13, Rohini, Delhi Shri Mohit Bali Sarai Rohilla, Delhi Shri Harsh Datta H.No.01, Datta Plaza Old Roshan Pura, Najafgarh, New Delhi Smt. Veena Chhibber C/o Mohyal Sabha, Ambala City, Haryana Bhai Ved Vias Datta Biramshai, Mehdhar Distt. Poonch J&K Datta Family C/o Mohyal Sabha, Panchkula, Haryana Shri D.K. Mohan C/o Shri O.P. Mohan, Rohini, Delhi Shri Prashant Chhibber D-14, Patel Garden, Uttam Nagar, New Delhi Smt. Kamla Bakshi Inder Puri, New Delhi Smt. Saneh Lata Chhibber 276, Prem Nagar, Ambala City, Haryana Mehta Family C/o Sh. Vishwa Nath Datta, R-2/38, Mohan Garden, Uttam Nagar 250 New Delhi Shri Kulbir Mehta C/o Mohyal Sabha, Modi Nagar, U.P Shri S.S. Mohan C/o Mohyal Sabha, Yamunapaar, Delhi Smt. Kamlesh Datta 159, Lajpat Nagar Opp. Red Cross Bhawan, Jalandhar City, Punjab Prof. V.K. Datta 159, Lajpat Nagar Opp. Red Cross Bhawan, Jalandhar City, Punjab Prof. V.K. Datta 159, Lajpat Nagar Opp. Red Cross Bhawan, Jalandhar City, Punjab Shri Sarwa Nand Vaid C/o Mohyal Sabha, Kathua, J&K Shri Shiv Rajan Datta C/o Mohyal Sabha, Ambala City, Haryana Shri Nitin Dutta C/o Mohyal Sabha, Modi Nagar U.P. 100 Vrindavan Ashram Room Donation 1. Shri S.L. Mehta Chhibber 84-B, Telephone Place, London SW6 1TH U.K Bhai Om Prakash Chhibber E-95, Kalka Ji, New Delhi Vrindavan Fund Account 1. Mohyal Sabha Ambala Cantt 12, Aggarwal Complex, V.P.O. Babyal, Ambala Cantt. Haryana Shri Lok Nath Bali 4307/8, Punjabi Mohalla, Ambala Cantt, Haryana Smt. Kamla Bakshi EA-131, Inder Puri, New Delhi Mohyal Mitter / JANUARY 2013 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram

29 Sr. No. Name of Donor Address Amount Vrindavan Langar Fund 1. Mohyal Sabha Uttam Nagar B-59/60, Indra Park, Uttam Nagar, New Delhi Shri Anil Kumar Datta FD-45, Pitam Pura, Delhi Shri Pritam Vaid, Sh. Tony Bakshi & Flat No.9, MCD Flats, Nimri Colony-II, Delhi Shri Ravi Bakshi 4. Shri Pritam Vaid, Sh. Tony Bakshi & Flat No.9, MCD Flats, Nimri Colony-II, Delhi Shri Ravi Bakshi 5. Smt. Mamta Bakshi C/o Shri Rit Mohan, Panipat, Haryana Widow Fund Account 1. Shri Anil Mehta H.No. 27, Raj Nagar Ground Floor, Pitam Pura, Delhi Smt. Saroj Datta C/o Mohyal Sabha, Ambala City, Haryana Malik Rajinder Kumar Datta 2889, Sector-47-D, Chandigarh UT Shri O.P. Mohan Flat No. A-11, Puru Apartments, Sector-13, Rohini, Delhi Widow Fund Trust Account 1. Shri R.N. Datta A-5, Nizamuddin West, New Delhi DONATIONS RECEIVED BY GMS IN OCTOBER, 2012 Sr. No. Name of Donor Address Amount Ashram Fund Account 1. Shri Sanjiv Vaid 5J-35A, N.I.T. Faridabad, Haryana Fly. Officer B.S.D. Abdali Bunglow No.4, Guru Nanak Nagar, Opp. Shanker Seth Road, Pune Education Fund Account 1. Comdt. S.K. Datta (Retd.) & C-255, Sushant Lok-1, Gurgaon, Haryana Mrs. Indira Datta 2. Shri Lob Nath Bali H.No.4307/8, Punjabi Mohalla, Ambala Cantt, Haryana Shri Subhash C. Mehta 212-D/R, Model Town, Yamuna Nagar, Haryana Capt. B.K. Vaid 13-A, Srijan Apartments, B-9/8, Noida UP Shri Narinder Nath Dutta V.P.O. Rahon Dist. S.B.S. Nagar Punjab Shri Udit Bali S/o Sh. Vinod Bali, Preet Vihar, Delhi Shri K.K. Mehta WZ-20, Gali No.10, Virender Nagar P.O. Janakpuri, New Delhi Shri Narender Lav DICT Computers, Bus Stop, Bihari Colony, Shahdara, Delhi Smt. Kanchan Datta H.No.40, Mohyal Colony Near Sector-40, Gurgaon, Haryana Shri Ram Prakash Mehta Bhimwal A-159, C-2, Shalimar Garden Ext.-2, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad UP. 200 Education Fund Trust Account 1. Shri Kulbhushan Rai Bali H.No.2446, Near MG Ashoka Girls High School, Fatehgarh Sahib Pb Capt. Gaurav Dutt Gp. Capt. D.C. Mehta, B-1/1321, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi Col. Ashish Chhibber HQ Eastern Command C/o 99 APO Smt. Kamna Mehta H.No. 215, Sector-18A, Chandigarh UT Smt. Sushila Bali RT-219, Royale Tower SSC Indrapuram, Ghaziabad UP Haridwar Langar Fund 1. Major J.K. Chhibber 247, Sector A, Shastri Nagar, Jodhpur Rajasthan Sh. Arun Bali & Smt. Santosh Bali K-4010, Royale Garden Estate, Sector-61, Noida UP Shri Ashok Datta 2320-A, Raja Park, Delhi Shri Devender Ohri Ohrian Mohalla Ward No.5, Mukerian, Dist. Hoshiarpur Punjab Sh. Minder Bali & Sh. Surendra Bali C/o Mehta Chander Mohan Vaid #275-R, Model Town Yamunanagar Shri P.K. Mehta Mohan 26, Kirti Nagar, Shyam Nagar Sodala, Jaipur Rajasthan Shri P.P.S. Mohan Volmerswertherstr Dusseldorf Germany Shri Prem Narain Datt 29, South Patel Nagar, New Delhi Shri Rajeev Kumar Mohan 2/46, Vikram Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow UP Sh. Sachin Dongle & Sh. Dinesh Jaiswal Narmada Motors A B Road Khalghat Dist. Dhar MP Shri Sanjay Chhibber M-13, Kirti Nagar, New Delhi For a bright future in Computers joint MERIT Mohyal Mitter / JANUARY

30 12. Shri Subhash Dutta G-99, School-Cum-Canal Area Nilokheri, Karnal Haryana Shri Suman Bakshi B-14/10, Double Storey, Ramesh Nagar, New Delhi Shri Sushil Kumar Dutta F-235, Sadh Nagar, Gali No.19, Palam Colony, New Delhi Shri Vimal Bakshi 28, Ekta Apartments, Geeta Colony, Delhi Shri Vinay Dutta WZ-230, D/1, Gali No.1, Virender Nagar, New Delhi Smt. & Shri M.S. Datta 2058, Sector-16, Faridabad, Haryana Smt. Anshu Vaid H.No.1096-A, Sector-23, Faridabad, Haryana Smt. Krishna Bakshi 882, Vikas Kunj, Vikaspuri, New Delhi Smt. Madhu Mohan Volmerswertherstr Dusseldorf Germany Smt. Santosh Mehta, Smt. Neelam Lau K-3, Keshav Patti, Ashok Marg, C. Scheme Jaipur, Rajasthan and Dr. Veena Bhardwaj Radha Krishna Pratimas Fund 1. Dr. (Smt.) P. Bali II-E-155, Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad UP Ms. Krishna Bali Alias Amba Bali, C-24, Defence Colony, New Delhi Relief Fund Trust Account 1. Shri S.N. Dutta 8/11, Kalka Ji Extension, New Delhi Sabha Fund Account 1. Smt. Nirmal Mehta H.No. 881/A, Ward No.6, Mehrauli, New Delhi Ms. Aarti Mehta Shri Dev Datta DX 31, Kendriya Vihar, Sector-56, Gurgaon. Haryana Shri Prem Kumar Datta H.No.98, Mohyal Colony, Jharsa, Gurgaon, Haryana Smt. Inder Mohini Mehta Flat No.102, B-Block, Vasundhara Apts. Plot-16 Sec.6, Dwarka N. Delhi Smt. Kiran Datta C/o Prof. V.K. Datta 159, Lajpat Nagar, Jalandhar City, Punjab Shri Brij Mohan C-3A/98C, Janakpuri, New Delhi Shri Sham Lal Datta A-1/366, Janakpuri, New Delhi Shri Surinder Kumar Bali 103/72, Sector-10, Pratap Nagar, Sanganer, Jaipur Rajasthan Mehta Kanwar Jit Chhibber FD-43, Shivaji Enclave, N.G. Road, New Delh Shri Chand Krishan Vaid C/o Mohyal Sabha, Karnal, Haryana Shri Navin Dutt 223-G, Pocket-C, Janta Flats, Hastsal, Uttam Nagar, New Delhi Smt. Sunita Mehta C/o Mohyal Sabha, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi Shri Ajay Kumar Lau H-336, Kali Bari Marg, New Delhi Shri Hari Sharan Datta C4C/115, Janakpuri, New Delhi Shri Surender Kumar Chhibber C/o Sh. Shrikrishan Bali, Ghaziabad UP Dutt Family C/o Sh. Vinod Bakshi EH-123, Ladowali, Jalandhar, Punjab Ms. Kamlesh Mehta C/o Gp. Capt. D.C. Mehta, B-1/1321, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi Shri M.K. Datta C/o Mohyal Sabha, Karnal, Haryana Smt. Neelam Bakshi H.No.458-B, Ward No.3, Mehrauli, New Delhi Smt. Sunita Vaid Smt. Veena Chhibber C/o Mohyal Sabha, Mehrauli, New Delhi Shri Ram Sarup Bakshi Chhibber H.No.28/29, Phase-1, Shri Ram Nagar Coloy, Badaun UP Shri Mahesh Kumar Vaid 229, Ganesh Vihar, Ambala Cantt, Haryana Smt. Pramila Bakshi A-3/34, Sector-8, Rohini, Delhi Wg. Cdr. V.P. Mehta BE-2, SFS Flats, Janakpuri, New Delhi Shri Gulshan Vaid C/o Mohyal Sabha, Karnal, Haryana Sabha Fund Trust Account 1. Shri Prem Narain Datt 29, South Patel Nagar, New Delhi Vrindavan Ashram Room Donation 1. Shri Brij Mohan C3A/98C, Janakpuri, New Delhi Smt. Sudha Datta C/o Arvind Dutt Abdali, PSA/DIG(IT) BSF, HUDCO Place, N. Delhi Bhai K.K., Bhai S.P., Bhai D.V. Chhibber H.No.251, Sector-8, Panchkula, Haryana Shri O.P. Datta 19, Finianse Close Uxbridge Middleses UK UB 10-9NW Ch. G.L. Dutta Josh G-16/1, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi Mohyal Mitter / JANUARY 2013 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram

31 Sr. No. Name of Donor Address Amount Vrindavan Fund Account 1. Comdt. S.K. Datta (Retd.) C-255, Sushant Lok-I, Gurgaon, Haryana Shri Anil K. Dutta 364, Nimri Colony, Delhi Shri Jai Gopal Datta 34, Mohyal Colony, Gurgaon, Haryana Shri Subhash Chhibber 11/36, Sector-III, Rajender Nagar, Sahibabad UP Shri S. Ranaganathan Executive Secretary-GMS, New Delhi Smt. Usha Chhibber B-3/72, Janakpuri, New Delhi Shri Ashok Mehta C/o Mohyal Sabha, Jagadhari Workshop Haryana Smt. Kamla Bakshi EA-131, Inderpuri, New Delhi Mehta Naresh Kumar Lau H.No.260/26, Veena Nagar, Camp, Yamuna Nagar, Haryana. 101 Vrindavan Langar Fund 1. Lt. Gen. G.L. Bakshi (Retd.) 6, Arun Vihar, Sector-37, Noida UP Shri Brij Mohan C-31/98C, Janakpuri, New Delhi Shri Ramneek Datt & Sh. Rajesh Datta KM-67, New Kavi Nagar, Ghaziabad UP Smt. Indu Datta 19, Finians Close, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UK UB10 9NW Widow Fund Account 1. Shri S.N. Dutta 8/11, Kalka Ji Extension, New Delhi Smt. Suman Bali Vijay Nagar, Delhi Shri Arun Bali AN-59-D, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi Shri Narinder Nath Dutta V.P.O. Rahon, S.B.S. Nagar, Punjab Shri Sanjay Bakshi A-235, Sainik Colony, Sector-49, Faridabad Haryana Smt. Vinod Bakshi C-69B, First Floor, Kalkaji, New Delhi Shri Ramesh Datta 5K/85, NIT, Faridabad, Haryana Shri Arun Dutta 1190, Sector-28, Faridabad, Haryana Shri Narender Lav DICT Computers, Bust Stop, Bihari Colony, Shahdara Delhi Smt. Shammi Datta 3239/A, SGM Nagar, Faridabad, Haryana. 250 Widow Fund Trust Account 1. Lt. Col. Kailash Nath Mehta & J-9/51, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi Mrs. Adarsh Mehta 2. Shri Ramesh Datta 5K/85, N.I.T., Faridabad, Haryana Ms. Manisha Datta C4C/115, Janakpuri, New Delhi NRI MAKES DOCUFILM ON HINDU FOLLOWERS OF IMAM Among the legions of mourners, who commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, grandson of the Prophet, in the month of Muharram, are his Hindu followers-the Hussaini Brahmins. As per legend, a Brahmin, Rahab, travelled from Punjab to Arabia and became a disciple of Hussain. In the battle of Karbala, in the 7th century, he fought along with Hussain, against the army of Yazid, who had usurped power. Rahab had many sons, some of whom were killed in the battle. After the battle, Rahab, along with his surviving sons, returned to India. The descendants of Rahab then came to be known as Hussaini Brahmins. A UK-based NRI, Shamsuddin Agha, is now capturing the story of Hussaini Brahmins devotion to the Imam in a documentary. They are Hindus but revere Imam Hussain so much that they observe Muharram in great solemnity. I am touched by their love and respect for the Imam, says 77-year-old Agha, theatre director of Indian origin, in UK. According to Agha s research, famous Hussaini Brahmins, who are also called Dutts or Mohiyals, included Hindi film actors Sunil Dutt, Gita Bali & Om Prakash and lyricist Anand Bakhshi. Sunil Dutt s daughter, Priya Dutt, told me that her father strictly observed Muharram, and, that, in the first 10 days, he would not participate in any celebrations. I am interviewing her, for the film soon, says Agha. The filmmaker also plans to shoot Muharram processions. I am told that, at many places, on the path of the processions, Hindu families in Mumbai put up sabeel (pitchers to quench thirst in commemoration of the denial of water to Hussain and his disciples at Karbala for three days before his martyrdom). This is a strong message of India s composite culture and I want to capture it, Agha points out. From the recitation of Marsiya (mournful poetry) to sermons, describing the trauma Hussain and his disciples suffered, Agha aims to capture different aspects of Muharram. Nowhere else is Muharram observed like it is done in India. Here, many Hindus participate, and prominent among them are Hussaini Brahmins. This carries a big message for communal harmony, adds Agha. (Courtesy: Times of India, Mumbai- November 17, 2012) For a bright future in Computers joint MERIT Mohyal Mitter / JANUARY

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