GMS AND ITS LIMBS. Mohyal Mitter

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3 CONTENTS Mohyal Mitter ONE OF INDIA'S OLDEST JOURNALS Established in 1891 Volume 57 Issue No. 4 April, 2013 Chief Editor: Mehta O.P. Mohan Editor English: D.V. Mohan Editor Hindi: Ashok Lav Editorial 3-4 Greetings 5-6 Letters 7 Merit News 8 Community News 9-14 Children s Corner 15 Blissful Bondage & Matrimonials A Step in the right direction 20 Langar Fund 21 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. GMS AND ITS LIMBS The General Mohyal Sabha (GMS), earlier known as Mohyal Mitter Sabha, was established at Lahore on Within a year of its establishment, the following 12 local sabhas were started, at different places in Punjab, J&K and NWFP: 1. Abbottabad Jhelum Pind Dadan Khan Nov Gujrat (Punjab) Rawalpindi Sialkot Jammu Shahpur Quetta Kanjrur Jan Baluchistan Malkhanwala Note: Issues of the Mohyal Mitter for the period September 1891 to January 1892 are not available in the GMS Archives. The above information was collected from the Index of Mohyal Mitter for the first year prepared with great pains by Bakshi Balumkand Chhibber which is printed as a twelve page annexure zamima in the November 1892 issue of Mohyal Mitter. This evidence was accepted by the authorities of the Limca Book of Records who classified Mohyal Mitter as the oldest continuously published magazine in India. All the above local sabhas were affiliated to the main body i.e. the GMS. They functioned as limbs of the GMS and operated on the same lines as the parent body. The GMS had framed its own constitution and the Rules and Regulations and the local sabhahs applied the same to themselves. There was a code of conduct for the local sabhas, recommended by the GMS, like minimum number of members, rates of membership subscription, minimum number of meetings to be held every year, the amount of yearly affiliation fee etc., which was strictly followed by the local sabhas. It was also essential for the local sabhas to keep the channel of communication with the GMS open, so as to seek guidance and assistance or to render advice to the Apex Body. Subsequently, many more local sabhas came into being and many became dormant, all depending on the enthusiasm of the Office Bearers of the different sabhas at the relevant time. The partition of the country was a big blow to the GMS and the local sabhas. Most of the local sabhas became defunct. Of these, only the local sabha at Jammu that was established in January 1892, could survive the holocaust and is still functioning. Next in antiquity is the local sabha at Ambala, which also was started during the last decade of the nineteenth century. Currently, there are about 70 local sabhas, which figure in the latest telephone directory of the GMS. Of these, 55 sabhas were duly affiliated with the GMS, during the calendar year However, there are not more than 35 sabhas, who hold their meetings regularly and send their minutes for publication in the Mohyal Mitter, around in English language and around 8-10 in Hindi. There are hardly local sabhas, where the attendance of the members in the meetings is substantial. The activity of those of the sabhas, who hold their meetings regularly, is limited to passing the condolence resolutions, get, well wishes, exchanging greetings on birthdays and marriage anniversaries, arranging kitty parties, playing tambola and, sometimes, arranging picnics. They act more as social clubs than working for the, upliftment of the community, which should be the basic purpose of such sabhas. The rest of the affiliated sabhas are either non-functional or meet very infrequently. In the matter of permanent membership of the GMS, it is only in the case of one third of the sabhas that both the incumbent Presidents and Secretaries 3

4 are permanent members of the GMS. In one third of the sabhas, only one incumbent, either the President or the Secretary, is a permanent member and, in the case of the remaining one third of the sabhas neither the President nor the Secretary is a permanent member of the GMS. Most of the applications for financial assistance to the widows, students and others are sent to the GMS with hardly any scrutiny to separate the very deserving cases from the non-deserving ones. There is no monitoring, either by the local sabhas or the GMS, to evaluate the results of grant of assistance to the needy. At the Presidents and Secretaries Meet in April 2010, when it was decided to increase the monthly stipend of widows from Rs. 500/- to Rs. 750/-, it was also stipulated that, in addition, the local sabhas also would pay Rs. 250/- each to the widows, from their own resources, enhancing the relief to Rs. 1,000/- per widow per month. Unfortunately, hardly 4-5 local sabhas have implemented this decision. In order to have better interaction between the GMS and the local sabhas, the GMS has been constituting interaction committees, which used to visit the locals sabhas, particularly during their monthly meetings. Somehow or other, of late, this has not been happening for sometime now. To make these committees more functional and resultoriented, we have since formed a Central Interaction Committee, in addition to the zonal committees, for better interaction and coordination with the local sabhas. The local sabhas are the main source of information to the apex body about Mohyals and their problems and aspirations, which helps the GMS to frame policies and/or modifying the existing policies, with the aim being the welfare of the community members. The other avenue for interaction between the GMS & the local sabhas has been the periodical Meet being organized between the GMS and Presidents & Secretaries of the local sabhas, where matters of mutual interest are discussed and solutions sought to be found. As has been frequently (and correctly) remarked, the GMS is the body and the local sabhas its limbs, branching out to different regions, so that the Mohyals may prosper under the shades of this large Banyan tree, consisting of the GMS & the local sabhas. We would urge all members of our community to make full use of this tree, for getting assistance in all spheres of their lives, whether it is financial assistance to the needy widows/students, matrimonial assistance, career counseling, education etc. Both the GMS and the local sabhas are always at the service of the community in all these. The local sabhas also require to be geared up for this, more efficiently, and their monthly meetings made more meaningful, instead of these being just chit-chat clubs or social get-togethers, so that the community members may look up to them with confidence, in times of need. Jai Mohyal! Dharam Vir Mohan, Editor-MM V.K. Bali Promoted as Deputy Director General in NIC Shri V K Bali (r/o V-28, Type 5, Block 4, Lodi Road Complex, New Delhi ) has been promoted as Scientist G, with the functional designation of Deputy Director General, in the National Informatics Center of the Govt. of India. Shri V.K. Bali is Member Secretary of the MERIT Governing Council. On this happy occasion, his wife, Manju Bali, along with Ratika, Sonam & Rohan Bali, has donated Rs. 5000/- to the GMS, for addition to the Mehta Kasturi Lal Bali Education Fund Trust, as a tribute to his father, Mehta Kasturi Lal Bali. Vipra Vaid Graduates in Dental Surgery With the heavenly blessings of her Dadi Ji, the late Smt. Shanti Devi Vaid, & Dada Ji, the late Shri Hari Dutt Vaid, of Yamuna Nagar (Haryana), and Nani Ji, the late Smt. Damyanti Bali & Nana ji, the late Rzd. Gian Chand Bali of Village Sherwan, Dist. Abbottabad, Hazara (now in Pak.), Dr. (Miss) Vipra Vaid, BDS, d/o Smt. Hemlata Vaid & Shri Kulbhushan K Vaid of Qatar (Doha), has successfully completed her graduation in Dental Surgery and received the permit to operate as Dental Surgeon in India. On this occasion, she has donated Rs. 2100/-, as her humble contribution towards the Pratibhashali Vidyaarthi Fund of the GMS (through her Mami ji, Smt. Shyama Bali & Mama ji Wg. Cdr. Inder Kumar Bali (Retd.), r/o Sherwan-Estates, V.P.O Salogra, Solan (H.P.) Yash Paul Vaid Honoured by Delhi Metro Shri Yash Paul Vaid of Paharganj, New Delhi, was honoured by Shri Mangu Singh, Managing Director of Delhi Metro, by being presented with a medal, on the 17 th January, 2013, at the Patel Chowk Metro Museum, New Delhi, for his dedicated services. He was selected for the Best Volunteer Award, from amongst the top 10 volunteers out of the total strength of 700 volunteers of the Citizen Forum of Delhi Metro. Shri Yash Paul Vaid had joined the Delhi Metro Citizen Forum in 2008, with a view to motivating the Metro commuters to observe the Safety Rules and Precautions, while travelling in the Metro trains and using the civic facilities. He also sensitized the citizens and students, by holding Awareness Campaigns in secondary schools; and had enrolled 250 volunteers for the Citizen Forum, controlled by the PR department of Delhi Metro. Yash Paul Vaid, 2632/ 8, Rajguru Road, Paharganj, New Delhi-55 (M) Mohyal Mitter / APRIL 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 March & April D.V. Mohan Secretary General Shri Vishal Datta: On the 21 st birthday, on the 11 th March 2013, of his son, Vishal Datta, Shri Satinder Datta, r/o 178, Mohyal Colony, Gurgaon, has donated Rs. 201/- to the GMS. On this occasion, his grandfather, Shri Pishori Lal Datta, blessed Vishal; and his late grandmother, Smt. Prakash Vati Datta, blessed him from heaven. Secy. Gen., GMS, also wished him a long happy life, by sending children. Rajendera K. Vaid, H- 4/5, Krishna Nagar Delhi-l10051 Master Pratham Mohan: Master Pratham Mohan, s/o Smt. Rajni Mohan & Shri Sunil Kumar Mohan, and grandson of Shri Raj Kumar Mohan, r/o 598, New His happy mother, Smt. Anita Datta, & sister, Km. Prachi Datta, prayed for his healthy & happy life. Master Aarish Bali: The 3 rd birthday of Master Aarish Bali, s/o Smt. Shivani Bali & Shri Kaushal Bali, and grandson of Smt. Kamlesh Bali & the late Shri Mohinder Paul Bali, r/o Jawahar Nagar, Rajouri (J & K), was celebrated on the 2 nd Feb Besides others, the function was attended by Aryan Chhibber & Aditya Chhibber. On this happy occasion, his maternal grandparents, Smt. Gitanjli Chhibber & Shri Man Mohan Chhibber, r/o Kathua (J & K), donated Rs. 501/- towards the GMS Education Fund. Congratulations to the Bali family! Secretary MS Kathua Shri K. R. Datta: Shri K.R. Datta, s/o the late Ch. Jagan Nath of Kunjrur Datta, and father of Ms. Renu Bhandara, Er. Navdeep Datta & Dr. Pradeep Datta, observed his 92 nd birthday, on the 8 th Feb 2013 with religious fervour and austerity. His younger brothers, Baldev Datta of London, & Dalip Datta of Bhopal, wished him a long & happy life. Rzd. B.D. Bali, President & Shri D.V. Mohan, a lovely Greeting Card; he thanks both of them for this. On this occasion, he donated Rs. 500/- to the GMS. Residence: GH/14-860, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi. Master Sanchit Vaid: The 6 th birthday of Master Sanchit Vaid, s/o Smt. Neha Vaid & Shri Neeraj Vaid, and grandson of Smt. Usha Vaid & Shri Rajendera K. Vaid of Krishan Nagar, Delhi-1I0051, was celebrated, on the 1 st Feb, 2013, attended by a large number of Mohyal children, his classmates and their mothers. Seeing them, Shri Rajendera K. Vaid remarked that the Mohyal children were the foundation and future of the Mohyal community, and that their mothers can play a very big role for the community, by teaching Mohyal History to their children and the youth. On this happy occasion, Shri Rajendera K. Vaid, while wishing his grandson a very happy & long life, donated Rs. 501/- each to the GMS and MS Yamunapaar, for the welfare of poor Mohyal Prem Nagar, Karnal, celebrated his 16 th birthday on On this occasion, his grandfather donated Rs. 100/- to MS Karnal and Rs. 101/- to the GMS. Baby Yashita Mehta: The 1 st birthday of Baby Yashita Mehta, d/o Smt. Rachna Mehta & Shri Viney Mehta, and granddaughter of Shri Hari Krishan Mehta, r/o 48 A, Sant Nagar, Karnal, was celebrated on , in the presence of relatives and friends, who showered their blessings on her and wished her a long life. On this occasion, her grandfather, Shri Hari Krishan Mehta, donated Rs. 251/- each to the GMS and MS Karnal. Master Shaurya Chhibber: Master Shaurya Chhibber, s/o Shri Vikas Chhibber & Smt. Hema Chhibber, celebrated his 7 th birthday, on the 27 th Feb 2013, at C-80, Niti Bagh, New Delhi , with his Dada & Dadi, Shri Sushil Kumar Chhibber (Secretary Finance, GMS) & Smt. Krishan Lata Chhibber (Secretary Matrimonial, GMS), relatives and friends, who wished him success in life. On this occasion, his grandparents, Shri Sushil Kumar Chhibber & Smt. Krishan Lata Chhibber, donated Rs. 501/- to the GMS to be added to Gujjar Mal Chhibber & Smt. Lajwanti Devi Chhibber Vill. Tanda, Distt. Hoshiarpur, Punjab, Education Trust. New Blossom Hemanshi Chhibber: Bk. Mahesh B. Chhibber & Smt. Maheshwari Chhibber, were blessed with their first child, a bonny and lovely daughter, on the 30 th December The newborn is the granddaughter of Bk. B.L Chhibber, IRS (Retd.), Vice President, GMS, & Smt. Janak Chhibber. The Namkaran ceremony of the newborn was performed at the Bala Sahib Gurudwara, Delhi on Basant Panchmi Day, i.e., the 15 th February 2013, as per family Donate Generously towards Mohyal Ashram Mohyal Mitter / APRIL

6 traditions. After Shabad Kirtan and Ardaas, the baby was christened Hemanshi (Goldy), as per the Holy Wak, from the Guru Granth Sahib. The ceremony was followed by Guru ka Langar. On the next day, the 16 th February 2013, the baby s grand parents, Smt. & Bk. B. L Chhibber, hosted a luncheon, on the lawns of the Delhi Gymkhana Club, which was attended by relatives, friends, judges, advocates and Mohyal stalwarts, viz., Mohyal Ratna Bk. S.K Chhibber, Smt. & Mehta O.P Mohan, Smt. & Shri P.K Datta, Smt. & Shri D.V Mohan, Smt. & Shri Sushil K. Chhibber, Smt. Amba Bali, with her daughters, Rzd. J. C Bali, Ch. S.N. Datta and many others, who showered their blessings on the little angel. Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D Bali could not attend, but conveyed his blessings and good wishes on telephone. The entire Chhibber Pariwar express their thanks and gratitude. Hemanshi has been enrolled as a life member (without voting rights) of the GMS, by depositing Rs. 2100/- and is the youngest life member of the GMS. On this happy occasion, Bk. B.L Chhibber has added Rs. 5000/- to the corpus of the Bakshi Hari Chand Sundri Devi Chhibber - Shamsabadwale Memorial Trust, set up in the sacred memory of his parents (great grandparents of Hemanshi), taking the total corpus in the trust to Rs /-. Mundans The Mundan ceremony of Master Anirudh Bali, s/o Shri Sadashiv Bali of Naraingarh, was performed, on On this occasion, Shri Sadashiv Bali donated Rs. 250/- each to the GMS and the local sabha. The Mundan of Master Jejas Bali (Narayan Bali), s/o Shri Deepak Bali & Smt. Money Bali, and grandson of Smt. Mamta Bali, w/o the late Shri Mohinder Pal Bali, r/o H. No. 495, Parvatiya Colony, Faridabad, was performed, on On this occasion, Shri Deepak Bali donated Rs. 101/- to the GMS. The Mundan of Master Aarav Sethi (DOB: ), s/o Smt. Titu (Mohan) Sethi & Shri Hitesh Sethi, and grandson (Dohta) of Smt. Veena Mohan & Shri R. K. Mohan (General Secretary, MS Bhopal), was performed on , i.e., Basant Panchmi Day, with family, at Bhopal. On this occasion, his grandparents, Smt. Veena Mohan & Shri R. K. Mohan, donated Rs. 250/- to the GMS. 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 Capt. KL Dobhal s Grandson Declared Shining Star of His School Master Aaditya Dobhal, s/o Smt. Saroj & Shri Satish Dobhal, and grandson of Smt. Rama Devi & Capt. K. L. Dobhal, stood 1 st in his Pre-Nursery Class, at Pragati Public School, Sector-13, Dwarka, New Delhi; and was declared Shining Star of the school. He was given prizes and a memento by the Head Mistress of the school, in a formal ceremony. On this happy occasion, his Chachu, Shri Rajiv Dobhal, has donated Rs. 101/- towards the GMS Education Fund. Happy Retirement Shri Vinod Chhibber, s/o Smt. Adarsh & the late Bhai Dev Dutt Chhibber, r/o 57 Prem Nagar, Karnal, has donated Rs. 1,111/- to the GMS for Vrindavan Ashram, on the eve of his retirement, on , from the post of Depot Superintendent, after completing 39 years of service in the Govt. Department. Statement of Ownership in respect of Mohyal Mitter FORM IV Place of Publication Periodicity of its publication Printer s Name Nationalitywhether Citizen of India Address Publisher s Name Nationalitywhether Citizen of India Address Editor s Name Nationalitywhether Citizen of India Address Names &Address of individuals who own the paper Mohyal Foundation, A-9, Qutab Institutional Area, USO Rd. Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi-67. Monthly D.V. Mohan Yes 200, Prasad Nagar,, New Delhi-05 D.V. Mohan Yes 200, Prasad Nagar, New Delhi-05 Mehta O.P. Mohan Yes 191, Sec.21-A, Faridabad Haryana. General Mohyal Sabha (Regd.) A-9 Qutab Institutional Area USO Road, New Delhi-67 I D.V. Mohan, hereby declare that the particulars given above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Dated: 28th March, 2013 Sd/- D.V. Mohan Publisher NOTICE The Presidents/Secretaries/Cashiers of all local sabhas are requested to send the fees, by separate cheques/dd s, made out in favour of the GMS, while sending the applications, in the prescribed form, of the applicants for the permanent membership of the GMS. The amount of the fees for permanent membership may not be included/clubbed with any other payments, i.e., subscriptions, donations etc. Individuals, sending such applications direct, are also requested to follow the above procedure and not club the payment of permanent membership fees, with other payment of subscriptions, donations etc. Secretary General GMS 6 Mohyal Mitter / APRIL 2013 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram

7 Letters Dear Sir, The Mohyal Sabha Pune organized its 3 rd Mohyal Milan on the 27 th Jan 2013, which was a huge success and was appreciated by one and all. We want to thank the GMS and, in particular, Rzd. B.D. Bali Sahib, Mehta O.P. Mohan Sahib, Ch. G.L. Datta Josh ji, Shri P.K. Datta Ji, Shri D. V. Mohan Sahib and all others, who are rendering distinguished and selfless service to the community. What I have realized individually, over the last four-five years, is that the attitude of the GMS has been very encouraging and helpful towards the local sabhas, which instills positivity in each & every member. Here, I would also like to appreciate and thank Capt. K.L. Dobhal, who in true sense, is not Dobhal but Mohyal. He is very forthcoming and is always helpful, whenever called up for any queries. The Mohyal Chalisa, written by him, needs special appreciation and is being praised by all members of MS Pune. The success we are receiving in every sphere is only because of our seniors dedicated efforts. We, in the Mohyal Sabha, Pune, once again thank each and every office bearer of the GMS. Surinder Bali, Gen. Secretary MS Pune * * * Dear Shri D.V.Mohan ji, We are extremely thankful to you and Shri B.D. Bali ji, for being gracious enough to send us your greetings and blessings on our marriage anniversary. We really feel proud to be part of our great Mohyal Biradari, being kept united and vibrant through our Apex Body, General Mohyal Sabha, under the dynamic leadership of Shri B.D. Bali ji and his worthy colleagues, like you. We really feel proud of the various endeavours, undertaken by you, to bring our community to the present enviable position. We pray to the Almighty for your happy, healthy and long life and strength to continue your stewardship of the entire community. With warmest regards, Yours sincerely, Ram Avtar Chhibber, IPS (Retd.) 12 H.I.G. Duplex, Chander Ngr., Ghaziabad Mob * * * Respected Rzd. B.D.Bali Jee, Peri Pona, Every birthday/wedding anniversary, since the last over ten years, we have been wondering whether this year The GMS, under your able & benign leadership, will forget to convey your, & the entire biradari s, blessings, on our wedding anniversary (16th February), &, on my birthday (29th September); but, lo & behold, our beautifully-worded (with the Roses on the cover), wishing card with your & the respected Secy. Gen. Shri D.V.Mohan jee s signatures, never failed us even once. This, sir, could only be possible, resulting from an ever-alert, dedicated team-work, like a finely-tuned watch, at the GMS office, under the able stewardship of the Sr. Vice President & the Secretary General, and the other office bearers and your ever-available watchful guidance. We can only say Thank you all and keep up the grand show, with cheers & God Bless to you all! With sincere heartfelt wishes to you, your families & the entire Mohyal biradari for your hale, hearty, long & prosperous life, with prayers to keep rendering your selfless services towards the glorification, welfare & unity of the entire Mohyal biradari, now & forever. Ajai Mohyals Biradari! Jai Mata Dee!! Jai Bajrang Bali!!! Yours most sincerely, Wg. Cdr. Inder K. Bali (Retd.) Inder-Bhawan, Sherwan- Estates, V.PO. Salogra, Dist: Solan (H.P.) Mob: , PS: On the way back from Dubai, my wife Smt. Shyama Bali & I availed of the opportunity to make a flying visit to the Vrindavan Ashram. The gorgeous impact of this short, but sweet, visit to Ashram cannot be explained in mere words! We, the entire Mohyal biradari, shall always remain indebted to you, & your team of stalwarts, for the vision and efforts put in tirelessly, towards making a dream come true! We shall always gloat over its magnificence and the proud moments of warmth it infuses in the visitors! Now, the next grandeur (Citadel) shall be the Goverdhan Mohyal Ashram! Amen! Wg. Cdr. Inder K. Bali (Retd.) * * * Dear Sir, I am a non-mohyal, Tyagi by caste, but I am associated with Mohyals, for the last so many years, through the late Dr. Paras Ram Chhibber and his son, Ambresh Kumar Chhibber family of Amar Colony, Lajpat Nagar-4, New Delhi I am wellsettled in England, for the last 40 years and regularly visit India. On , I visited Vrindavan for holy darshan of Shri Banke Bihari Ji, along with my friends, Shri Ashok Sharma & Col. Chander Jit Anand. There I came to know that Ambresh K Chhibber, with his family & relatives, were staying at the Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan. I immediately visited the Mohyal Ashram and met the Chhibbers. I spent a very nice time at the Ashram. I felt very happy to see the Ashram. I personally feel that there is no other community like that of Mohyals, which is doing so much for their biradari. On my short visit, I also came to know from the Chhibber family that you have another Mohyal Ashram at the holy city of Haridwar and are running schools, Training Centres etc. at various places in India. I felt very happy to see the Ashram in the holy city of Vrindavan. Next time I come to India, I will certainly stay at the Mohyal Ashram. I donate Rs. 1100/- towards the Vrindavan Mohyal Ashram. Gambhir Kumar Tyagi Sadler Road, Coventry (England) * * * Respected Shri BD Bali Ji, I was really overwhelmed to see the Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan. It is really a great achievement for the Mohyal biradari. I stayed there on , with my father, Shri Ambresh Kumar Chhibber, Commandant (Retd.), and enjoyed my stay there. I am the daughter-in-law of Smt. Geeta Dutt & Shri Shailender Nath Dutt of Kandivili (East) Mumbai. On the comfortable stay at the Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, I donate Rs. 1100/- towards the Vrindavan Ashram Fund, on the occasion of my husband, Shri Munish Dutt s birthday, on R. Dutt, 3, B-2102, Whispering Palms, Lokhandwala, Kandivili (East), Mumbai * * * A few days back, I had the opportunity to meet with Shri B.D.Bali ji at his home. Wow, what an amazing personality! A true Mohyal, who is so simple, graceful...yet well-blessed by the Lord, in many wonderful ways! I was so impressed with his sharp and amazing memory to recall events, people etc. He has spent a life time and lifted the GMS to this position of strength from a simple TAAT on floor and a shack... SARAEN, where my own Pita ji used to stay at times, during his Delhi visits. Bali Saab s leadership skills are so elegant and impressive. No wonder, he has led GMS to where they are in such a position of strength. Mohyal Ashrams are credits to the GMS. Mohyal Brahmin sincerely wishes all the very best to Bali Saab, GMS & the Mohyal community. (My sincere thanks to Shri. Yogesh Mehta ji for arranging this meeting. Yogesh Mehta ji, thanks for your kindness in more ways than I can possibly write. Although we met for the first time, it felt like that we have been best friends for years). I personally had the privilege to stay at the Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan. It is beautiful, convenient to all places... wonderful new safe locality. All staff was very polite, professional and attentive to needs and the stay was priceless. Food... all meals are so fresh, delicious & generously served, with smile...including tea times - of mornings and late afternoons. Rooms are spacious, large bathrooms with lots of counter space, lighting & hot/cold running water. Loved every moment of it Thanks GMS, for making it happen for ALL MOHYALS Rajeev Chhibber, Los Angeles, California, USA Donate Generously towards Mohyal Ashram Mohyal Mitter / APRIL

8 JIYO INDIA JINDADIL AT THE WORLD BOOK FAIR Shri Sandeep Bali Gurubhai, author of Jiyo India Jindadil Book, had set up a stall (Stall No. S-62, Hall No. 12), at the recently concluded World Book Fair, at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The idea was to promote his writings and to explain, in NEWS 1. Marriage Anniversary of Dr. Rattan K. Datta, Director, MERIT, & Smt. Meena Datta, was celebrated, on 11 th March 2013, at the MERIT premises, by the faculty & staff of MERIT. They were presented with a card & bouquet and the cake was cut. Their son, Vishesh Datta, was also present on the occasion. 2. Ms. Archana Divgaiyan and Mr. Dushyant Dutta have been deputed to represent MERIT at the National Level Workshop of Accredited Courses/Institutes, being organized by NIELIT, on , at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, 3. In response to the advertisement of the Department of Training & Technical Education (DTTE) of the Delhi Govt., calling for Expression of Interest (EOI), for setting up a World Class Skill Centre, on 37 acres of land, in South Delhi, under the PPP framework, in collaboration with the Govt. of Singapore, MERIT has submitted its application expressing interest in the proposed project. The selected parties are likely to be short-listed in May this year. 4. Paper entitled ICT for Enhancing Effectiveness of Education System by Avni Kumar, Bhupindar Singh and Dr. Rattan K. Datta, has been accepted by the international Program Committee, for presentation at the 10th World Conference on Computers in Education (WCCE 2013), to be held in Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun (Poland) in July 2-5, They have considered this paper to be an important and prominent part of the conference programme. person, the need for such literature, especially to the youth, who had visited the Fair. Many a young visitor had surrounded him, as the author of the book, and were enthused to converse and take his autographs. Quite a good number of books & other assorted material were sold at the Stall, at subsidised rates. Though short, it was a satisfying experience for Shri Sandeep Bali, who could exhibit his material at such a big event. Shri Sandeep Bali is currently the President of RWA Mehrauli, New Delhi, and also of the Bhai Mati Dass Co-operative Store Ltd., Mehrauli, New Delhi. Jiyo India Jindadil (Trust) 1055 A/8, Mehrauli, New Delhi M , Donation for Pratibhashali Vidyaarthi Sammaan Fund Wg. Cdr. Inder K Bali (Retd.), r/o Inder Bhawan, Sherwan Estates, VPO Salogra Dist: Solan (HP) , has donated Rs. 1100/- to the GMS, on behalf of his granddaughter (Dohti), Ms. Aanya Bali Chopra, d/o Solicitor (Smt) Urvashi Bali Chopra & Shri Naveen Chopra, MBA (London) of Aberdeen, Scotland, (UK), for the Pratibhashali Vidyaarthi Sammaan Fund, with wishes, from the entire Bali family of Sherwan-Estates, for the speedy recovery, and healthy long life of Rzd. B.D. Bali, so that he may continue to keep guiding the Mohyal biradari, from one glorious milestone (Citadels) to another. Wg. Cdr. Inder K Bali (Retd.), / GMS MANAGING COMMITTEE MEETING On Sunday 14th April, 2013 at A.M. at MOHYAL FOUNDATION A-9, Qutab Institutional Area, U.S.O. Road, Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi Phones : , D.V. Mohan Mob: Secretary General 8 Mohyal Mitter / APRIL 2013 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram

9 COMMUNITY NEWS CAPSULE AMBALA Date: Venue: Mohyal Bhawan Host: Shri Ashwani Bakshi Attendance: 19 In Chair: Shri J.P. Mehta, President After the recitation of Mohyal prayer, the minutes of the February 2013 meeting were read out and confirmed unanimously. Sad News: The house observed two minutes silence and prayed for grant of peace to the departed souls of the following: (1) Shri Om Parkash Bali, s/o Shri Girdhari Lal Bali, expired on His family donated Rs. 200/- to the local sabha. (2) Shri Arun Bali, s/o Smt. Swarn Bali & the late Shri Kawal Krishan Bali, expired on His family donated Rs 200/- to the local sabha.. (3) Smt Neelam Bali, w/o Shri Phool Chand Bali, expired on (4) Smt Promila Datta, w/o Shri Joginder Singh Datta, expired on The family donated Rs. 500/- to the local sabha. (5) Shri Shalinder Mehta of Bareilly expired on (6) Shri Harish Mehta expired on His brother, Shri Brij Mohan Mehta, donated Rs 500/- each to the GMS & the local sabha. Wedding Anniversary: Smt. Sangeeta Datta donated Rs 151/ - to the local sabha, on the 44 th wedding anniversary, on , of her parents, Smt Neelam Mehta & Shri J.P. Mehta. Book Launch: A book titled Brand Management, jointly written by Dr. Ram Kishan, Head of Department in K.J. Somaya College, Mumbai, and Ms Nalini Datta, was launched by Lt. Gen. A.K. Singh, Chief of Southern Command, on , at Pune. Ms Nalini Datta, who has co-authored this book, useful for Management students, is a promising young Mohyal girl from Ambala City. Her parents, Shri Manmohan Datta & Smt Neeru Datta, donated Rs 151/- each to the GMS & the local sabha. Happy News and Donations: (i) Shri Pankaj Chhibber & Smt Kanchan Chhiber were blessed with a son, on Happy grandparents, Shri Ram Swroop Chhiber & Smt Sneh Chhibber, distributed sweets to all present. (ii) Sh. Man Mohan Datta donated Rs.51/- to the local sabha, on the birthday of his brother Shri Chander Datta s grandson, Master Tanush Datta, s/o Smt & Shri Rajeev Datta, on (iii) The Secretary informed that the wedding anniversary of Rzd B.D. Bali, President GMS, was falling on the 1 st March The house congratulated Smt. Nita Bali & Rzd. B.D. Bali and wished them a happy, prosperous and healthy long life. (iv) Birthday of Smt. Sushil Datta, mother of Shri Navdeep Datta, falls on (v) Birthday of Smt Neeru Datta falls on (vi) Smt. & Shri Man Mohan Datta donated Rs. 250/- each to the GMS & the local sabha, on the marriage of their daughter, Ms Hiteshi Datta, with Shri Uday, on The meeting concluded with the recitation of Shanti Path and a the host. J.P. Mehta, President (M) Ashwani Bakshi, Gen. Secy (M) AMRITSAR Date: Venue: Bakshi Resorts. Attendance: 21 In Chair: Shri Devinder Bali, President After the chanting of Mohyal Prarthana, the minutes of the last meeting were read out and confirmed unanimously. Financial Aid to the Needy: The renewal forms for continuation of financial aid for the year were got signed by the President & Secretary for onward transmission to the GMS. MM Subscription for 2013: 15 members deposited the subscription amount with the sabha. Matrimonial Mela at Khanna: The possibility of the sabha members attending the Mela at Khanna was discussed and they were requested to inform about their availability for the same. The meeting ended with a vote of to the Chair. Ch. Anil Dutta, Sr. V-President , , BHOPAL Date: Venue: R/o Col. M.M. Dutta (Retd.) Attendance: 20 In Chair: Col. M.M. Dutta (Retd.) After the recitation of Mohyal prayer, the minutes of the meeting held on were read out and confirmed unanimously. Sad News: The house observed two minutes silence in the memory of the late Shri Brij Bhushan Chhibber, who had expired on , and prayed to God for grant of peace to the departed soul and for courage to the bereaved family to bear their loss. Presidents & Secretaries Meet: The house was informed of the meeting of the Presidents and Secretaries of local sabhas, held at New Delhi, on , where various issues were discussed. One of the issues discussed was to have a Uniform Constitution, incorporating the special requirements of any local sabha. The Bhopal sabha assured that that it will follow the decisions taken by the GMS, on the various issues discussed at the Meet. Grand Matrimonial Mela: The house was informed about the Matrimonial Mela being organized by the MS Khanna, under the patronage of the GMS, and with the cooperation of the local sabhas in Punjab, Haryana and other nearby places, on Interested parents/ guardians were advised to take advantage of the occasion. Speedy Recovery: The house prayed for the early recovery of Rzd. B.D. Bali. Good News & Donations: Donations of Rs. 250/- each were made to the GMS and the local sabha, by Shri R.K. Mohan & Smt. Veena Mohan, on the Mundan, on (Basant Panchami day), of their maternal grandson, Master Aarav Sethi, s/ o Smt. Ritu Mohan Sethi & Shri Hitesh Sethi. The house congratulated the family. Kitty Draw/Tambola: Kitty Draw was taken and declared in the name of Smt. Jiwan Dutta, w/o Col. M.M. Dutta. A game of tambola was played and enjoyed by everybody. The meeting concluded with a the hosts. R.K. Mohan, Secretary CHANDIGARH Date: Venue: Mohyal Bhavan Attendance: 10 In Chair: Shri Inderjit Singh Chhibber, President After the recitation of Mohyal prayer and welcoming of guests, the minutes of the meeting held on were read out and confirmed, unanimously. Income Tax Case: The house was informed that the Income Tax Appeal, which was scheduled for hearing on , has been deferred, as the bench, which was to hear the matter, has been dissolved and new dates for hearing the matter shall be fixed. Directory: Members present were shown the proof of the Directory and the President urged them to go through the same and indicate any alterations/corrections needed, so that the same could be sent for publication. This was done on the spot and the Directory finalized. The President requested the members to arrange/collect as much advertisement as possible, so that the publication cost is covered. Estate Office Case: The house was informed that all requisite formalities, as asked for by the Estate Office, were got completed. Shri Vinod Joshi, Architect, has informed that the Completion Certificate/Occupation Certificate of the Bhawan shall be received, as soon as the Estate officer drops the building plan violation case. Matrimonial Mela at Khanna: The house was informed that MS Khanna was organizing a Grand Matrimonial Mela, on All were requested to make it convenient to attend the same, after collecting information about eligible girls & boys in the prescribed form. Repair & Maintenance: It was unanimously decided that the left-over rooms on the 1st Donate Generously towards Mohyal Ashram Mohyal Mitter / APRIL

10 floor be got renovated and, for that, a Construction Committee was formed, comprising the following members:- a. Shri Inderjeet Singh Chhibber b. Shri Sandeep Vaid c. Shri R.K.Bali d. Shri Judge Bali The Committee shall take all decisions pertaining to the renovation/repairs of the 1st floor, so that the same could be completed soonest. Sad News: Bk. Kulbir Vaid, s/o the late Bk. Harbans Lal Vaid & Smt. Kaushalya Devi Vaid, left for his heavenly abode, on Kriya was performed on The family donated Rs.1,000/- to the sabha. The house prayed to God Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul and courage to the bereaved family to bear their loss. Happy News: Shri Jagir Singh Dutta donated Rs 500/-, on his daughter s marriage. The house congratulated the newly wed couple, for the wonderful beginning of their married life. The meeting concluded with a serving of tea and snacks. I.S. Chhibber, President Vikas Bali, Secretary GURDASPUR (Basant Mela) Date: Venue: Holy Samadhi of Baba Thakker Ji Maharaj Attendance: 1500 In Chair: Shri Manjit Singh Dutta Members of the Mohyal community from Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Pathankot, Jammu, Kathua, Rajouri, Ambala and Delhi attended the function. Prayer and Aarti were performed at the Samadhi. Food Stall: Shri Vinod Dutta of Banga, Distt. Nawanshehar had put up a stall to serve Chana Bhatura to all participants. Matrimonial Assistance: The members of the Youth Forum of Jalandhar had also put up a stall for giving matrimonial information, which got a very good response. Tributes: The house remembered the late Shri Dharam Pal Dutta and the late Shri.Hans Raj Dutta for their contribution to the activities of the District Mohyal Sabha, Gurdaspur. Elections: The members of the DMS, who were present, unanimously proposed that the present members of the committee may continue. As such, the following office bearers of the committee were unanimously reelected: President: Shri Manjit Singh Dutta, Sr. Vice President: Shri Sudhir Dutta, Vice President: Dr.Sunil Kumar Dutta, General Secretary: Shri Surinder Dutta, Joint Secretary: Shri Ramesh Dutta, Cashier: Shri Ranjit Kumar Chibber. Construction of Upper Storey: The house decided to construct an upper storey above the hall, built along the Samadhi of Baba Thakker ji. Monthly Meetings: It was also decided to convene monthly meetings of the sabha every month in future. Langar was served to the participants at the Amar Palace, located near the Samadhi. Surinder Dutta, Genl. Secy. JABALPUR Date: 24 Feb Venue: R/o Col. T.N.Mehta Attendance: 17 In Chair: Col. T.N. Mehta, President After the recitation of Gayatri Mantra and welcoming of guests, the minutes of the last meeting were read out and confirmed. Greetings: The house congratulated Shri Umesh Mehta, on the selection of his son, Shri Harshit Mehta, who passed BE (Mech. Engg.) in the first division, in 2012, in MICO BOSCH. The house blessed him. The house also congratulated Smt. Sushma Sharma (nee -Bhimwal) on her son s wedding. A game of tambola was enjoyed by everybody. The punctuality prize was won by Sqn. Ldr. V.S. Mehta. The meeting concluded with the recitation of Shanti Path, led by Smt. Pramila Mehta and with a the hosts. Date: Venue: R/o Shri Kundan Lal Mehta Attendance: 12 In Chair: Smt. K.L. Mehta, Vice President After the recitation of Gayatri Mantra and welcoming of members, the minutes of the meeting, held in Feb. 2013, were read out and confirmed unanimously. The house was informed that the subscriptions for Mohyal Mitter and affiliation fee for the sabha are due. The Cashier was asked to remit the same at the earliest. A couple of games of tambola were played. The meeting concluded with the recitation of Shanti Path and a the host. Col. T.N. Mehta, President Mob. No E. mail mehtatn@gmail.com Sudhir Chibber, Secretary JALANDHAR Date: Venue: R/o Shri S.K. Datta Attendance: 74 In Chair: Shri Ravi Nandan Chowdhury (Dutta), President After the recitation of Mohyal prayer, led by Shri Pushap Bali, two minutes silence was observed, in memory of those Mohyal brothers and sisters, who had passed away recently. Thereafter, the minutes of the last meeting were read out and confirmed unanimously. The house expressed its full confidence on the President, who is a dedicated worker of the biradari and who always works for the welfare of the community. Shri Rajeshwar Chowdhary and Prof. V.K. Dutta stressed the need for unity in the community and for every one to work for the welfare of Mohyals. The Mohyal Bhavan also needed to be constructed at the earliest, for which contributions were solicited from all. It was decided that the sabha shall participate in the Matrimonial Mela, being held at Khanna, on A game of tambola was played, in which everybody participated, and prizes were distributed. Games and Quiz programmes were announced to be held at the next meeting. The meeting concluded with a the host, with a resolve to bring in more members at future meetings. Ravi Nandan Chowdhury, President Mob Prof. V.K. Datta, Gen. Secy. Ph.: J&K Date: Venue: Mohyal Saraswati Bhawan Attendance: 14 In Chair: Sh. N.L. Bakshi IAS (Retd.), President After the recitation of Gayatri Mantra and Mohyal prayer, the minutes of the February, 2013 meeting were approved unanimously. The Treasurer presented the statement of accounts for the month of Feb. 2013, which was also approved. Sad News: The house observed two minutes silence in prayer to Almighty God for the grant of peace to the departed souls of the following members of the community: 1. Shri Jag Mohan Bakshi, s/o Shri Ram Dass Chhibber, who expired on Shri Bal Krishan Dutta, Udhampur. 3. Shri Vir Chand Mehta s/o Shri Shiv Ram Lau Rates of Donations for Hall: In the background of the rising cost of maintenance etc, it was unanimously decided to raise the donation amounts of the Hall, with effect from , as under: 1. Members of Mohyal community Rs. 9,000/-. 2. Non-Mohyals Rs.11,000/-. The meeting concluded with a serving of a cup of tea. Rajinder Kumar Bakshi, Secretary JANAKPURI Date: Venue: R/o Maj. S.P. Bali Attendance: 14 In Chair: Rzd. K.K. Bali, President After the recitation of Gayatri Mantra and Mohyal prayer, led by Col. Yudhvir Bakshi, the minutes of the meeting, held on , were read out and confirmed unanimously. Donations: 1. Rs.101/- by Shri K.K. Bali & Smt. Sudesh Bali, on the birthday, on , of their granddaughter (Dohti), Ms. Aarushi Sharma, d/o Smt. Preeti Sharma & Shri Neeraj Sharma. 2. Rs.101/- by Shri K.K. Bali & Smt. Sudesh Bali, on the 7 th birthday, on , of their grandson (Dohta), Master 10 Mohyal Mitter / APRIL 2013 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram

11 Arnav Sharma, s/o Smt. Jyoti Bali Sharma & Shri Anil Sharma of New Jersey, USA. 3. Rs.101/- by Col. Yudhvir Bakshi & Mrs. Raman Bakshi on the birthday, on , of their granddaughter, Ms. Manya Bakshi d/o Shri Karan Bakshi & Smt. Tanu Bakshi. 3. Rs.150/- by Shri B.M. Datta, on the death anniversary, on , of his father, Ch. Daulat Ram Datta of Kanjrur Dattan. Visit to Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan: The President informed the house that the Janakpuri Dharmik and Samajik Mahasangh had organized a trip to Mathura-Vrindavan- Goverdhan; and he & his wife, Smt. Sudesh Bali, had taken the opportunity to spend a night at the Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan. At night, the Ashram could be located, from a distance, with the brightly lit signboard, in red. The credit for providing a world class ashram to the Mohyal community, at the birthplace of Lord Krishna, goes to Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali and his dedicated team at the GMS. The staff at the ashram was very courteous and helpful. Greetings: The house conveyed its greetings to all members of the sabha, whose birthdays/marriage anniversaries fall during the month of March 2013, and wished them good health and long life. Appointment of Auditor: The Working Committee decided to re-appoint M/s. Raveesh Singhal & Associates, Chartered Accountants, as the sabha s Auditors for the year Janakpuri Mohyal Directory: Members were requested to have the proforma for the revision of Directory completed from the members of their respective blocks, so that the revised directory was ready for release at the next Mohyal Mela. Tributes to Freedom Fighters: The house paid rich tributes to the great freedom fighter Shaheed Chander Sekhar Azad, on his Martyrdom Day, and also on the celebration of Shivaji Jayanti, which falls on the same day. Musical Treat: The house was given a rare treat of musical melodies by Master Tarun Bali and Ms. Swati Bali, grandchildren of Maj. S.P. Bali, who rendered Punjabi folk songs & tappas, to the accompaniment of Tabla sound, created by Shri Ramesh Bali, on the wooden table. Members greatly enjoyed this treat and suggested that the sabha may organize a musical programme, where talented youth from Janakpuri and adjoining sabhas may compete; and the winners could then participate in a similar programme, at the GMS level. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair and the host. K.K. Bali, President Salika Mehta, Jt. Secy KATHUA Date: Venue: R/o Shri Murari Lal Datta Attendance: 10 In Chair: Shri Ashok Vaid, President After the recitation of Mohyal prayer, the minutes of the meeting, held on , were read out and confirmed, unanimously. Income and Expenditure statement for December 2012 was presented and also approved. Presidents & Secretaries Meet: The Meet, on , was attended by the President and Secretary, who shared the highlights of the same with the members of the house. Happy News: The house congratulated Smt. Daljit Kaur and Shri Rajinder Singh Datta on the marriage, on , of their daughter, Ranjeet Kaur, with Vikramjeet Singh. The meeting concluded with a the host. Sardari Lal Datta, Secretary KHAMARIA Date: Venue: R/o Shri B.K. Chhibber In Chair: Shri K.G. Vaid After the recitation of Gayatri Mantra and Mohyal Prarthana, the minutes of the meeting held on were read out and confirmed unanimously. Greetings: The house congratulated the following: 1) Shri H.K. Bali, who is working as Works Manager in the Vehicles Factory, had been presented with a wrist watch, by his employers, on the Republic Day. His father Shri J.R. Bali donated Rs. 101/- to the local sabha, on this occasion. 2) Kum. Divya Datta, d/o Smt. Beena Datta & Shri Chandar Mohan Datta, who is serving in the TCS as H.R., has got her next promotion. Their son, Shashank Datta, has joined as Project Engineer in WIPRO, Bangalore. The happy parents have donated Rs. 251/-, for each occasion, to the local sabha. 3) Kum. Niti Chhibber, d/o Smt. Saroj Chhibber & Shri B,K. Chhibber, has joined HDFC, ERGO, Mumbai, after completing her B.E. CGHS Dispensaries: The house was informed that 8 more doctors have been sanctioned for the CGHS dispensaries and a new dispensary was likely to be opened in the Ranjhi area soon. Elections: The following Office Bearers were elected for the year 2013: a) President: Shri B.K. Chhibber b) Vice President: Shri V.K. Bali c) Secretary: Shri B.M. Datta d) Jt. Secy. (Entertainment): Shri H.K. Bali. e) Secretary: Shri N.K. Bali f) Cashier: Smt. Beena Datta g) Lady member: Smt. Priyanka Mehta. Shri K.G. Vaid, the outgoing President, thanked everybody for their cooperation, during his tenure. A game of tambola was conducted by Shri N.K. Bali, which was enjoyed by all. The meeting concluded with the recitation of Shanti Path and a the host. K.G. Vaid KARNAL Date: Venue: Mohyal Bhavan Attendance: 20 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. The accounts for the month of February, 2013 were also presented and approved unanimously. Felicitations: The house conveyed its greetings and good wishes to all those members and their families, whose birthdays/ wedding anniversaries fall during the month of March, Grand Match Making Mela: The house was informed that the Mohyal Sabha, Khanna, under the patronage of the GMS, is organising the Matrimonial Mela on Interested parents were advised to send the particulars of their marriageable wards, in the prescribed form, to MS Khanna and take advantage of the free service. Communication System: The President mentioned that the existing system of communication is deficient. He requested the members to give information about all sad & good news of the biradari to the Secretary of the sabha so that all members know about it. Re-registration: The house was informed that, as per the new rules of the Haryana Government, re-registration of the societies is a must. He requested Shri Vinod Mehta to liaise with the concerned officer in the office of the Registrar of Societies and do the needful for completing the formalities. Vrindavan Ashram: Shri Haemant Mohan and his family had visited the Ashram. Shri Mohan appreciated the warm welcome received by them and praised the staff for their polite behaviour and for making their stay comfortable. He had a very pleasant experience and was impressed by the sense of community service & their dedication and complimented the staff. Community Involvement: The President, while exhorting the members to stand united and be actively involved in the activities of the sabha, said that what the sabha was today was due to the cooperation and support of its members. He desired that this spirit to serve the community be always maintained for the progress of the community. Donations: The following donations were received: 1) Rs. 2,500/- from Bk. Kedar Nath Chhibber for assistance to widows. 2) Rs. 200/- from Smt. Kiran Bali. 3) Rs.100/- from Smt. Kamlesh Mohan. Donate Generously towards Mohyal Ashram Mohyal Mitter / APRIL

12 4) Rs.100/- from Smt. Chanchal Bali. 5) Rs.100/- from Smt. Krishna Wanti Bali. 6) Rs. 101/- to the GMS and Rs. 100/- to the local sabha from Shri R.K. Mohan. 7) Rs. 251/- each to the GMS and the local sabha by Shri Hari Krishan Mehta, on the birthday of his grand daughter. Sad News: The house mourned the death of the following, by observing two minutes silence, in prayer for the peace of the departed souls: 1) Shri Krishan Singh Bali. 2) Shri Narinder Mehta s/o Shri Rs. Mehta. The meeting concluded with a serving of a cup of tea. Shri R.K. Mehta and Shri Hari Krishan Mehta distributed sweets to all present on the birthdays of their grandson and granddaughter, respectively. Gulshan Vaid, President Rajender Bali, Secretary LUDHIANA Date: Venue: R/o Shri Devinder Mehta Attendance: 20 In Chair: Shri Amolak Singh Dutta, President After the recitation of Mohyal prayer and Gayatri Mantra, the minutes of the last meeting were read out and confirmed unanimously. The accounts of the Lohri Mela were presented and approved by the house. Matrimonial Mela: It was decided to hire a bus for attending the Mela at Khanna, on Shri Rajiv Chhibber was requested make the necessary arrangements. It was also decided to contribute Rs. 21,000/- for this occasion. GMS Representative Member: Shri Vinod Bali, Representative Member of MS Ludhiana in the GMS Managing Committee, has expressed his inability to continue the assignment, due to his ill health. His oral resignation was accepted unanimously by the house. The meeting concluded with a the host. Date: Venue: R/o Shri Munish Bali Attendance: 25 In Chair: Shri Amolak Singh Dutta, President After the recitation of Gayatri Mantra and Mohyal prayer, the minutes of the last meeting was read over and confirmed unanimously. Sad News: The house observed two minutes silence for grant of peace to the under-mentioned departed souls: 1) Smt. Indira Dutta, w/o Sh. Joginder Singh Dutta. 2) Smt. Kayshalya Devi, Massi of Shri V.P. Mohan s wife. Matrimonial Mela: The house was informed that S/Shri Amolak Singh Dutta, Brij Mohan Dutta, Munish Bali and Sandeep Bali (Kaka) attended the meeting at Khanna, called by Chaudhry Vinod Dutt ji, for making arrangements for the Mela. Shri Amolak Singh Dutta donated Rs. 32,000/ - for the celebration of the Mela. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair and the host. Brij Mohan Datta, Gen. Secy MEERUT Date: Venue: R/o Sh. Raju Vaid In Chair: Comdt. K.B. Dutta, President After the recitation of Gayatri Mantra & Mohyal prayer and welcoming of guests, the minutes of the last meeting were read out and confirmed unanimously. Sad News: The house observed two minutes silence, in memory of the following members of the biradari, who had passed away recently. 1. Commander M.L. Mohan, s/o the late Maj. U.S. Mohan, at Panchkula, on He was the brother-in-law of Comdt. K.B. Dutta. 2. Rzd. Lokesh Bali, s/o the late Rzd. Pritam Prakash Bali, at Yamuna Nagar, on Mehta Kailash Nath Chhibber, s/o the late Mehta Paras Ram Chibber, at Dehradun, on Felicitations: The house applauded the addition of a new gem in the crown of the GMS and Mohyal community, in the shape of the Vrindavan Ashram, a marvellous result of the dedication and devotion of Rzd. BD Bali, President, GMS, and his unflinching team. Mohyal Youth: For giving cutting edge knowledge and polishing the skills of the Mohyal youth of Meerut, Col. Subash Bali & Col. S.K. Vaid have offered to take classes, at the GMS Bhawan, Meerut, for those interested to join the armed forces as officers. All Mohyal families have been informed about this offer. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair and the host. Comdt. K.B. Dutta, President R.K. Chhibber, Secretary Mob. : MODI NAGAR Date: Venue: 122, Govind Puri Attendance: 15 In Chair: Shri Davendra K. Bali, President The meeting started with the recitation of Mohyal prayer and Gayatri Mantra. The first death anniversary of the late Shri Jaswant Rai Dutta, father of Shri Ashok Dutta, had been observed earlier in the day, at E-100, Govind Puri. The meeting concluded with the recitation of Shanti Path and a the host. Date: Venue: C-122, Gobind Puri Attendance: 12 In Chair: Shri D.K. Bali After the recitation of Mohyal prayer and Gayatri Mantra, the minutes of the meeting held on were read out and confirmed unanimously. Good News & Donation: Rs. 251/- by Shri Vijay Bali, on the marriage, on , of his son, Shri Sachin Bali. The meeting concluded with the recitation of Shanti Path and a the host. Surender Nath Mehta, Gen. Secy NARAINGARH Date: Venue: R/o Shri K.S. Datta Attendance: 28 In Chair: Capt. T.K. Bali, President After the recitation of Mohyal prayer, led by the President, the house observed two minutes silence, in prayer, in the memory of Smt. Shakuntla Bali, w/o Shri Raj Kumar Bali, who had passed away on GMS Life Membership: Shri Sumer Datta applied for the life membership of the GMS. Goverdhan Ashram: The members showed keen interest to attend the inauguration of Mohyal Ashram, Goverdhan. Matrimonial Mela at Khanna: Members were requested to send matrimonial details to MS Khanna. Donation Rates: The members were informed about the recent increase in the rates of donation at the Ashrams. Enrolment of Additional members: All members were requested to help in increasing the membership of the sabha. Non-receipt of Mohyal Mitter: There were complaints about the non-receipt of January issue of Mohyal Mitter. Mundan Ceremony: The house congratulated Shri Sadashiv Bali, on the Mundan ceremony of his son, Master Anirudha Bali. The family donated Rs. 250/- each to the GMS and the local sabha. Communication of News: Members were requested to communicate all sad and good news on Mob. No The house resolved to unify all Mohyals in the thread of unity and brotherhood. The meeting concluded with the recitation of Gayatri Mantra and a the host. A.S. Bali, Secretary NOIDA Date: Hosts: Smt. Prem & Shri T.C. Mohan Venue: AVCC Attendance: 28 In Chair: Lt. Gen. (Retd.) G.L. Bakshi, PVSM, President After the recitation of Mohyal prayer, the minutes of the meeting, held on , were read out and confirmed unanimously. Bereavement: Homage was paid to Smt. Jeevan Asha Mehta, who had died on , at 12 Mohyal Mitter / APRIL 2013 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram

13 Chandigarh. Her husband, Shri Satpal Mehta, had expired four years ago, in whose memory she had donated Rs lakhs for a room in Vrindavan Ashram. May her soul rest in peace! Mohyal Mitter: The President informed the house that salient points of Mohyal Mitter of March & April 2013 issues will be discussed in the next meeting. Felicitations: The house conveyed greetings and good wishes to all the members/ their spouses, whose birthdays/marriage anniversaries fell during the current month. Topic for Discussion: The members actively participated in the discussion on the topic Has the recently-introduced Union Budget been made, keeping in view next year s Parliamentary election? How is it likely to affect your life? A short game of tambola was played and enjoyed by all. The meeting concluded with the recitation of Shanti Path and a vote of thanks to the Chair and the hosts. K.K. Datta, Secretary , (M) ROHINI PITAMPURA Date: Venue: R/o Shri P.L.Mehta (Lav) Attendance: 50 In Chair: Shri O.P Mohan, President After the recitation of Gayatri Mantra, the guests, who were coming for the first time were introduced to the members and welcomed. Good News & Donations: The house congratulated all the members whose birthdays/ marriage anniversaries fell in the month of January. 1. Rs. 500/- by Shri P.L. Mehta, on his birthday, on A flower bouquet was presented to him by Shri Deepak Mohan. 2. Birthday of Shri Yogesh Mehta, on Rs. 200/- by Shri B.D. Datta, on the birthday, on , of Shri Himkesh Datta. 4. Rs.500/- by Shri B.R Datta, on the marriage of his son. 5. Rs. 200/- by Shri A.K. Mehta, on his son, Shri Deepak Mehta, getting the World Classical In- strumental Music Award 2012, from the Ambassador of Bosnia & Herzegovina H.E Dr. Sead Avdic, for his outstanding contribution to Classical and Instrumental Music, at a function held at the India International Centre, Delhi, on Langar Fund Donation: Rs.11,000 to the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, by Smt. Inder Mohini Datta, w/o Shri Sushil Kumar Datta, on the sad demise of her brother, Shri Inder Bhushan Bakshi, s/o the late Smt. Kaushalya Devi & the late Shri Nater Parkesh Bakshi, on the 2 nd June Speedy Recovery: The house prayed for speedy recovery of Shri Omkar Nath Datta. In Memoriam: 1) Rs. 200/- each to the GMS and the local sabha by Smt Kiran Mehta (Mohan), on the death anniversary of Shri Mohinder Mehta (Mohan). 2) Rs. 500/- to the GMS Widow Fund and Rs. 200 to the local sabha by Shri O.P. Mohan on the 4 th death anniversary of his wife, Smt. Asha Mohan, on ) Rs. 1,000/- by Smt. Santosh Kumari Chhibber, for addition to Shri Ved Vyas Chhibber and Santosh Kumari Education Trust. She also donated Rs. 500/- to the local sabha, on the death anniversary of Shri Ved Vyas Chhibber. 4) Rs. 2,000/- for addition to Smt. Budhwanti Mohan and Shri Kundan Lal Mohan Trust, by S/ Shri O.P. Mohan and Shri K.N. Mohan, on the death anniversary of their mother, Smt. Budhwanti Mohan on Community News: The Secretary in formed the house that the GMS had organized the Presidents & Secretaries Meet on and informed about the many suggestions, which were made at the meeting. Kitty: The amount of Kitty was collected and given to Smt Surbhi Mehta, w/o Shri Yogesh Mehta (Lav) Lucky draw: The winner of the Lucky Draw was Smt. Santosh Chhibber. The meeting concluded with a the host, who donated Rs. 500/- to the sabha. Date: Venue: R/o Shri G.L.Mehta Attendance: 35 In Chair: Shri O.P Mohan, President The house congratulated Smt. & Shri G.L Mehta for building a new house, on their plot. After the recitation of Gayatri Mantra, the guests, who were coming for the first time (Shri Sukhdev Bali from Safdarjung Enclave and Shri Ajai Chhibber from Canada, who came along Shri S.N. Chhibber of Sarswati Vihar) were introduced to the members and welcomed. Smt Sunita Mehta, Secretary, Istri Wing, GMS, was also welcomed and introduced. Good News & Donations: The house congratulated all the members whose birthdays/marriage anniversaries fall in the month of February. It also congratulated the following, on their respective happy occasion: 1) Rs. 500/- by Smt. Surbhi Mehta, w/o Shri Yogesh Mehta, on her birthday. 2) Rs. 151/-, on their Silver Jubilee Marriage Anniversary, on , by Smt Madhu Datta & Shri Vijay Datta of New Rajinder Nagar. 3) Rs. 500/- to the GMS and Rs. 200/- to the local sabha, by Shri Inder Mohan Mehta (Lav) & Smt. Toshi Mehta, who celebrated their 50 th marriage anniversary on ) Rs. 251/- by Shri Vinod Mehta Mohan, younger brother of the late Shri Mohinder Mehta, on the Mundan ceremony of his granddaughter, Miss Seemon Mohan. GMS Life Membership: Shri K.N. Bali of Faridabad has applied for Life Membership of the GMS. Lungar Fund Donation for Vrindavan Ashram: 1) Rs.11,000 by Shri K.N Bali & Smt Shashi Bali, parents of Shri Atul Bali, on their 46 th marriage anniversary, on ) Rs.11,000/- by Smt Shashi Bali, w/o Shri K.N. Bali, in memory of her parents, Shri Man Mohan Mehta (Chhibber)& Smt Susheela Mehta (Chhibber), on the 6 th death anniversary of her mother, on Speedy Recovery: The house prayed for the speedy recovery of Shri Omkar Nath Datta and Shri Purshotam Lal Mehta. MOHYAL SABHA PUNE D-7, Jagram Complex, Dhanori Road, Vishrantwadi, Pune DVD ON MOHYALS & MOHYAL HISTORY The Mohyal Sabha Pune has prepared a DVD on Mohyal History and Mohyals. The first copy is ready, but we are incorporating a few more clippings to it. The same shall be ready by the 20 th March The cost is being kept at Rs. 100/-, including postal charges. The cheque may be sent by the name of Mohyal Sabha Pune. Request is made to send the cheque of CBS branches only; otherwise, DD can be sent. The cost will cover only the expenditure incurred. The DVD can be kept by members as a Souvenir. Surendra Bali, Gen. Secy. MS Pune Other donation: Rs.500/- by Smt. Sunita Mehta, Secretary Istri wing GMS. Community News: The Secretary informed the house about the Grand Mohyal Matrimonial Get-together that will take place at Khanna on , under the patronage of the GMS. He requested all members to share this information with all Mohyal families, whose children are of marriageable age. Kitty: The amount of Kitty was collected and given to Smt. Veena Mehta, w/o Shri G.L. Mehta. Tambola: A game of tambola, conducted by Shri S.N. Chhibber, was played and enjoyed by all. Lucky Draw: The winner of the Lucky Draw was Smt Usha Datta. The meeting concluded with a the hosts and serving of tea and snacks. O.P. Mohan, President Yogesh Mehta (Lav), Secy Donate Generously towards Mohyal Ashram Mohyal Mitter / APRIL

14 SOLAN Date: Venue: R/o Shri Anoop Dutta Attendance: 15 In Chair: Shri M.P. Mohan, President After the recitation of Mohyal prayer and welcoming of guests, the following decisions were takern unanimously: 1. A 7-member Reception Committee, under the Chairmanship of Shri M.P. Mohan (President) was constituted to organise a felicitation function to honour Shri G.S. Bali, Minister for Transport, Food and Civil Supplies, Government of H.P., by MS Solan. 2. The Secretary of the sabha was directed to get the Telephone Directory of the sabha, with the name, address, Mobile No. and D.O.B. of each member, printed, before the next meeting. 3. The suggestion of S/Shri K.D. Bali, and Anoop Dutta that Rs. 50/- p.m. may be collected from each member, as Entertainment Fund, for organizing gettogethers of Mohyal families, was accepted and implemented, on the spot. 4. A valuable suggestion from Sh. I.K. Bali to raise the F.D. Fund of the sabha to Rs. 50,000/-, by the end of 2013, and to credit the interest thereon in the running account of the sabha was accepted, with cheers. The house observed two minutes silence to pay homage to the departed souls of Shri Arun Bali, s/o the late Shri Kewal Kishan Bali, and Shri Sailender Mehta, s/o Shri Ravinder Nath Mehta. The meeting concluded with the recitation of Shanti Path and a the host. B.N. Bali, Secretary VASUNDHARA ENCLAVE Date: Venue: R/o Shri Sunil Kumar Mohan (Faridabad) Hosts: Smt. & Shri SK Mehta Attendance: 25 In Chair: Shri B.M. Bakshi President After the recitation of Mohyal prayer, two minutes silence was observed in the memory of those brothers and sisters, who had left for their heavenly abode during the month of January The minutes of the last meeting were read out and confirmed, unanimously. Presidents/Secretaries Meet: The Brief on the Meet, given by the President, and the recommendations of the four committees presented at the Meet, were discussed at length. The unanimous opinion was that there should not be any change. Speedy Recovery: Members wished for the complete recovery of Rzd. BD Bali. Happy News: The house congratulated Smt. & Shri Sant Sagar Vaid, on the engagement of their son, Shri Sumit Vaid. Sweets were distributed on this occasion. Birthday Greetings: The house conveyed its greetings to Smt. Neeraj Mehta, w/o Shri Jogesh Mehta, on her birthday, on Shri Jogesh Mehta was also wished, on his birthday, on Mohyal Mela: It was proposed to organize the Mohyal Mela, jointly with neighbouring sabhas at Yamuna Paar, NOIDA etc. The President promised to explore the possibilities in this regard and revert back to the house. The meeting concluded, after two rounds of tambola, a sumptuous lunch and a vote of thanks to the Chair and the hosts. Date: Venue: R/o Smt. & Shri M K Datta Attendance: 14 In Chair: Sh. B M Bakshi (Vaid), President 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 February The minutes of the meeting held on were read out and confirmed unanimously. Members enquired about the health of Rzd. B D Bali, President, GMS, and Shri BM Bakshi informed that he was recovering fast. Members wished for his early complete recovery. SIMLA Date: Venue: O/o Dr. Amit K. Vaid. Attendance: 16 In Chair: Smt. Kamlesh Vaid After the chanting of Gayatri Mantra and exchange of Mahashivratri greetings, the minutes of the previous meeting were read out and confirmed unanimously. (i) Shri Suman Paul Datta was appointed as the Press Secretarycum-Press Coordinator of the sabha, in addition to his previous assignments. (ii) It was unanimously decided that a Press Note may be issued in the local press, to bring the activities of the sabha to the notice of other Mohyals. (iii) It was also resolved that each member should try to bring in more Mohyals into the sabha s fold, to help increase its membership. (iv) A five-member committee was constituted to procure the revenue documents of the land identified by the President and other members, for the construction of Mohyal Ashram at Simla. (v) The house prayed for the speedy recovery of Shri G.S. Bali, Cabinet Minister in Himachal State Govt., who had met with an accident last week. The meeting concluded with a the host. Anup Vaid, ( ) Members exchanged greetings for the ensuing Maha Sivaratri and Holi festivals to be celebrated in the month of March itself. The house was informed about the Matrimonial Mela to be held on 31 st March, 2013 at Khanna. Bhajans by Smt. Geeta & Smt. Bakshi, followed by a gazal by Shri MK Datta were enjoyed by all creating spiritual atmosphere. The meeting concluded after two rounds of tambola, with a sumptuous lunch and a vote of thanks to the Chair and the hosts. B.M. Bakshi, President G.L. Chibber, Secretary WEST ZONE (Corrigendum) Reference: Minutes of the meeting of the Managing Committee of the GMS, held on (page 8 of the MM March, 2013). Shri Suresh Kumar Mehta, and not Shri V.S. Mehta, had offered the services of the sabha to help reduce the deficit of the canteen, being run at the Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar; and not the whole expenditure of the GMS. The offer of MS West Zone to help reduce the deficit of the canteen at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, is reiterated by the sabha. Sukhdev Lau, President 14 Mohyal Mitter / APRIL 2013 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram

15 CHILDREN'S CORNER A PAGE EXCLUSIVELY DEVOTED TO CHILDREN (For pleasure, leisure & some serious business) DO YOU KNOW? 1. A dime (American coin) has 118 ridges around the edge. 2. A cat has 32 muscles in each ear. 3. A crocodile cannot stick out its tongue. 4. A dragonfly has a life span of 24 hours. 5. A gold fish has a memory span of three seconds. 6. A jiffy is an actual unit of time 1/100 of a second. 7. A stark fish is the only specie that can blink both eyes. 8. A snail can sleep for three years. 9. All 50 states of the USA are listed across the top of the Lincoln Memorial. 10. Babies are born without kneecaps; these do not appear until the baby is two years old. Contributed by: HFO M.L. Dutta, 12 Aggarwal Complex, Ambala Cantt RIDDLE Can you answer all seven of the following questions with the same word? 1. The word has seven letters Preceded God Greater than God More Evil than the devil All poor people have it If you eat it, you will die.. Can you figure it out? Try hard before looking at the answer Give up? Brace yourself for the answer... (at the bottom of this page) SHARPEN YOUR AXE Jo, John, a wood cutter, worked for a company for five years but never got a raise. The company hired Bill and, within a year, he got a raise. This caused resentment in John and he went to his boss to talk about it. The boss said You are still cutting the same number of trees you were cutting five years ago. We are a result-oriented company and would be happy to give you a raise, if your productivity goes up. John went back, started hitting harder and putting in longer hours, but he still was not able to cut more trees. He went back to his boss and told him his dilemma. The boss told John to go talk to Bill. May be there is some thing Bill knows that you and I don t. John asked Bill how he managed to cut more trees. Bill answered After every tree I cut, I take a break for two minutes and sharpen my axe. When was the last time you sharpened your axe? This question hit home like a bullet and John got his answer. My question is, when was the last time you sharpened your axe? Post-glory and education, we don t do it. We have to continuously sharpen the axe. Do more than exist - live Do more than touch - feel Do more than look - observe Do more than read - absorb Do more than hear listen Contributed by: Vivek Mehta, Dehradun Road, Doiwala (M) HINDU RITUALS AND ROUTINES Why do we follow them? SERIES 4 Why do we wear marks (Tilak, Pottu and the like) on the forehead? The Tilak, or Pottu invokes a feeling of sanctity in the wearer and others. It is recognized as a religious mark. Its form and colour vary according to one s caste, religious sect or the form of the Lord worshipped. In earlier times, the four castes (based on varna or colour) Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vaishya and Sudra - applied the marks differently. The Brahmin applied a white Chandan mark signifying purity, as his profession was of a priestly, or academic, nature. The Kshatriya applied a red kumkum mark signifying valour, as he belonged to the warrior race. The Vaishya wore a yellow kesar, or turmeric, mark signifying prosperity, as he was a businessman, or trader, devoted to creation of wealth. The Sudra applied a black bhasma, kasturi, or charcoal, mark signifying service, as he supported the work of the other three divisions. Also, Vishnu-worshippers apply a chandan tilak of the shape U, Shiva-worshippers a tripundra of bhasma, Devi-worshippers a red dot of kumkum and so on. The tilak covers the spot between the eyebrows, which is the seat of memory and thinking. It is known as the Aajna Chakra, in the language of Yoga. The tilak is applied with the prayer May I remember the Lord! May this pious feeling pervade all my activities! May I be righteous in my deeds! Even when we temporarily forget this prayerful attitude, the mark on another reminds us of our resolve. The tilak is thus a blessing of the Lord and a protection against wrong tendencies and forces. The entire body emanates energy in the form of electro-magnetic waves the forehead and the subtle spot between the eyebrows, especially so. That is why worry generates heat and causes a headache. The tilak, or pottu, cools the forehead, protects us and prevents energy loss. Sometimes, the entire forehead is covered with chandan or bhasma. Using plastic, re-usable, stick bindis is not very beneficial, even though it serves the purpose of decoration. Compiled by: Col. T.N. Mehta Answer to Riddle- NOTHING! Nothing has 7 letters Nothing preceded God Nothing is greater than God Nothing is more Evil than the devil All poor people have Nothing Wealthy people need Nothing If you eat Nothing, you will die. Donate Generously towards Mohyal Ashram Mohyal Mitter / APRIL

16 IN BLISSFUL BONDAGE Swati Weds Ankur: Ms. Swati Bali (d/o Smt. Anjali & Shri Kundaleep Bali) tied the nuptial knots with Shri Ankur Sharma, (currently residing in UK), (s/o Smt. Sushil & Shri Sunil Kumar Sharma of Indirapuram, Ghaziabad), on the 07 th February, 2013, at the salubrious lawns of the Airports Authority of India Officers Institute. Swati is the Pothi of Smt. Kamla & the late Shri Ramesh Chander Bali of Maihar (MP), and Dohti of Smt. Kanta & Shri OP Mehta (Vaid) of Faridabad; and Ankur is the grandson of the late Smt. Vijaylakshmi & the late Shri Dwarka Prasad Sharma of Badshahpur, Gurgaon. On this happy & auspicious occasion, Swati s Dadi, Smt. Kamla Bali, donated Rs. 1,100/- to the GMS. Isha Weds Akash: The marriage of Isha, d/o Smt. Delhi, was celebrated, on , at the Sanjay Garden, Faridabad. Relatives, friends and biradari members, of both sides, graced the occasion and blessed the newly weds. On this happy occasion, Smt. Sandhya Dutta & Shri Vijay Kumar Dutta donated Rs. 151/- to the GMS. Hiteshi Weds Uday: The marriage of Hiteshi (d/o Smt. Neeru Datta, & Shri Man Mohan Datta of Ambala City, and granddaughter of the late Smt. Parkash Datta & the late Shri Sita Ram Datta, and Dohti of the late freedom fighter Bhai Raghbir Chander Chhibber & the late Smt. Prem Lata Chhibber), with Uday (s/o Smt. Radha & Shri Adinarayana of Vishakapatanam), was solemnized, on the 14 th Feb 2013, at the Panchayat Bhawan, Ambala City. The ceremony was attended by a large number of friends & relatives. On this happy occasion, Hiteshi s parents donated Rs. 251/- each to the GMS & MS Ambala City. 55 th Marriage Anniversary With the grace of Almighty and the blessings of Baba Praga Sahab Ji, Smt. Sudesh Chhibber (d/o the late Shri Peshori Lal Charu Weds Deepak: The auspicious marriage of Ms. Charu Sharma, d/o Smt. Manju Sharma & Shri Om Prakash Sharma (Lav), with Er Deepak Sharma, s/o Smt. Seeta Sharma & Shri Sudarshan Sharma of Amritsar, was celebrated at the bride s residence, on the 7th Feb The ceremony was attended by relatives, friends, officers of the BSF/Army and eminent Mohyals of Jalandhar, who blessed the couple. On this happy occasion, Smt. Manju Sharma & Shri Om Prakash Sharma (Lav) donated Rs 1100/- towards the Vrindavan Ashram Fund. Om Prakash Sharma (Lav), 458-L, Model Town, Jalandhar City , M: Chhibber (s/o the late Bhai Ram Laubhaya Ji Chhibber of Kariala now in Pak.) celebrated their 55 th marriage anniversary, with their family members, on the 20 th January 2013, at their residence B4/ , Raunak Park, Pokhran Road No. 2, Thane (West), Maharashtra. On this happy occasion, they donated Rs. 1100/- each to the GMS & MS Navi Mumbai. They also take this opportunity to thank the GMS for the greetings, on this occasion. Wedding Anniversary Mehta Taresh Vaid & Smt. Seema Vaid: Mehta Taresh Vaid (s/o the 31 st Wedding Anniversary, on the 30 th January 2013, with family & friends, at their residence, 256, Vishal Nagar Ph. II, Bathinda. On this happy occasion, Mehta Taresh Vaid donated Rs. 501/- towards the GMS Widow Fund. Taresh Vaid. Mob: Smt. Veena Mehta & Shri G.L. Mehta celebrated their 49 th marriage anniversary, at their Sandhya Dutta & Shri Vijay Kumar Dutta, and granddaughter of the late Smt. Kamla Dutta & the late Shri S.K. Dutta of Meerut, with Akash, s/o Smt. Kiran Vaid & the late Shri Jai Parkash Vaid of Tilak Nagar, New Datta) & Bhai Prithvi Raj late Mehta Som Nath Vaid & Smt. Tarawanti Vaid) & Smt. Seema Vaid (d/o. Shri S. C. Dutta & Smt. Nirmal Dutta) celebrated their residence, 87, Chanderlok, Road No.44, Pitampura, Delhi- 34, on the 9 th March, 2013, in a simple manner, with family and close friends. Shri G.L. Mehta, s/o the late Smt. Vidyawanti & Shri C.L. Mehta, had married Smt. Veena Mehta, d/o the late Smt. Kaushalaya Devi & Shri Harminder Lal Mehta (Vaid), on the 9 th March, Mohyal Mitter / APRIL 2013 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram

17 They are blessed with one daughter and two sons, all married and well-settled in life. On this happy occasion, the couple have donated Rs. 1100/- towards GMS Education Fund. GL Mehta (Mob: , Tel: ). Smt. Satya Rani Dutta and Sub(Retd.) Baldev Raj Dutt of Najafgarh, New Delhi, celebrated their 36 th wedding anniversary, on , in the presence of relatives and friends, who wished them a happy & long life. Sub Baldev Raj Dutta is the Finance Secretary of MS Najafgarh On this happy occasion, he donated Rs. 151/- each to the GMS and.ms Najafgarh. Smt. Savita Bakshi & Shri Mohinder Bakshi (General Secretary, MS Kurukshetra) celebrated their 22 nd marriage anniversary, at their residence, on the 27 th Feb. 2013, with family. On this happy occasion, the family donated Rs. 501/- to MS Kurukshetra. Shri Shori Lal Chhibber (s/o the late Shri Maya Dass Chhibber & the late Smt. Budha Devi Chhibber) & Smt. Savitri Chhibber (d/o the late Shri Amar Nath Datta & the late Smt. Urmila Dutta), celebrated their 37 th wedding anniversary, on On this happy occasion, their son, Shri Chander Parkash Chhibber, r/o H.No. 31-B, Old Roshan Pura, Najafgarh, New Delhi-43, donated Rs. 201/- to the GMS & Rs. 101/- to MS Najafgarh. In addition, Smt. Savitri Chhibber has paid the prescribed fee of Rs. 2100/- to the GMS, for enrolment as its life member. Golden Jubilee Wedding Anniversary Shri Mohinder Kumar Datta & Smt. Kamlesh Datta celebrated their 50 th marriage anniversary, on the 26 th Feb 2013, at their residence, H. No. 25, Mohyal Colony, Gurgaon, in a simple manner, attended by family members, relatives and close friends, followed by lunch. Shri Mohinder Kumar Datta, s/o the late Shri R. L. Datta of Sukho (now in Pak.) had married Smt. Kamlesh Datta, d/o the late Shri K.C. Bali of Dina Nagar (Punjab), on They are blessed with two sons & one daughter, all married and well-settled. Their Lovya Weds Abhishek: With the blessings of God Almighty, the wedding of Ms. Lovya Mehta, d/o Smt. Prabha Mehta & Prof. Suresh Mehta, r/o D-20, Sun City, Gurgaon, was solemnized, with great pomp and show, with Abhishek Dev, s/o Smt. Ranjana Dev & Shri Amalesh Dev of New Delhi, on the 19 th January, 2013, following all Hindu rituals. Lovya is the granddaughter (Dohti) of Ch. G.L.Datta Josh, Vice-President, GMS. The bride and groom are highly qualified and are well-placed in life. Lovya is also the recipient of the GMS Pratibhashali Awards, both in the 10 th and the 12 th Standards. The highlight of the function was the presence of Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali, President, GMS, Mohyal Ratna Bk. S.K. Chhibber IAS (Retd.) (former Lt. Governor of Mizoram), with his illustrious daughter, Ms Anju Chhibber (IPS), and S/Shri Ramesh Datta (President, MS Faridabad) & Ashwini Bali. (President, MS Mehrauli). Affectionate blessings were received from Mehta O.P. Mohan, Sr. Vice-President, Bk. B.L.Chhibber, IRS (Retd.) & Shri P.K.Datta, both Vice-Presidents, & Dr. Ashok Lav, Secretary, Shri J.C.Bali, Sarprast Trustee, GMS, Ch. S.N. Datta of Datta Press, Rzd. Vishal Vaid of Ambala City and Col. S.K.Vaid of Meerut. Other distinguished personalities and relatives also graced the occasion. Later, Smt. Ranjana Dev & Shri Amalesh Dev hosted a grand Reception, on the 23 rd January 2013, at Trillon, attended, among others, by prominent artistes, journalists, and high officials, both in the Corporate World and the Government. On this auspicious occasion, the Mehta Parivar donated Rs.2100/- and the grandfather of the bride, Ch. G.L. Datta Josh, Rs.501/-, to the GMS. sons, Manoj is an Assistant Sub Inspector in the Haryana Police & Rajiv is working in Hero Honda Company, and daughter is a teacher. Shri Mohinder Kumar Datta was also in the police and had retired, on , as DSP. On this happy occasion, he has donated Rs. 251/- each to the GMS & MS Gurgaon. Silver Jubilee Wedding Anniversary Smt. Sangeeta Mehta & Shri Rajesh Mehta, r/o B-5/105 (FF), Paschim Vihar, New Delhi, celebrated their 25th marriage anniversary, on the 5th March Both Smt. & Shri Mehta are very active members of M.S. Paschim Vihar. On this occasion, Smt. Sangeeta Mehta donated Rs 251/- to the GMS. Donate Generously towards Mohyal Ashram Mohyal Mitter / APRIL

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 1. Bali , 5-10", M.S. (Bio-Technology) from Germany, doing Ph.D from Switzerland. Suitable qualified, vegetarian girl, preferably Engineer or Doctor, desired. Contact: Mob: , Bali , 5-8", B.Tech. (Electronics and Communication), Engineer in an MNC at Noida, salary 10 lacs p.a., vegetarian, non-drinker, nonsmoker. Working girl, in the same profession, or in Govt. service, from Delhi/NCR, preferred. Contact: Ph: , Mob: Bali , 5-4", fair, B.A., Diploma in Tourism (DTS), Airticketing Course from IITTM, Diploma in Computer Application, working in Uniglobe Indica Travels & Tours Pvt. Ltd, NDSE, as Senior Executive (International), salary Rs. 18,000/- p.m. Educated, homely, smart match desired. Contact: Mob: Bali. (Manglik) , 5-10", whitish, Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, doing B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Senior Engineer in MNC at Gurgaon, salary 36,000/- p.m. Contact: Mob: , Bali , 5-10" fair, graduate, salary Rs. 20,000/- p.m. Contact: Mob: Bhimwal , 5-7", fair, handsome, B.Sc. (Computer Science), working in MNC (Pfizer) at Hissar, salary 5 lacs p.a + perks. Contact: Ph: , Mob: Chhibber , 6-1", handsome, fair, B.Tech, own house, own business, only son. Contact: Shri Balbir Bakshi, Mob: Chhibber , 5-11", B.Tech., MBA, working in MNC (IBM), salary 5.7 lacs p.a. Beautiful, professionally qualified, adjustable girl desired. Contact: Smt. Anjana Chhibber, Mob: Chhibber. (Manglik) , 5-8", fair, BCA, MCA, working in MNC at Gurgaon, salary Rs lacs p.a. Contact: Mob: , Chhibber (Manglik) , 5-7", wheatish, Matric, own transport business, income Rs. 30,000 p.m. Homely and smart girl desired. Contact: Shri Madhukar Bakshi, Mob: Chhibber. (Manglik) , 5-10", M.Sc. (Microbiology), Postgraduate (Bioinformatics) Executive Program in Global Business Management, IIM, Kolkata, working in MNC at Gurgaon, CTC - 12 lacs plus, family Haridwar-based. Suitable professionally qualified match desired. Contact: Mob: , Chhibber , 5-6", handsome, B.Tech., M.Tech., Lecturer in reputed Engineering College at Jalandhar. Equally professionally qualified working, beautiful & cultured girl desired (preferably Punjab-domicile). Contact: Mob: Datta , 5-10", fair, B.A. LLB, educational business, income 9 lacs (approx.) p.a. Highly qualified girl, with Science or Math background, with homely nature, desired. Contact: Suman Datta, Mob: Datta , 5-9". fair, handsome, teetotaler, B.Sc, (Computers), MCSE, CCNA, ITILV3, working in MNC at Bangalore, package Rs. 5.7 lacs p.a. Professionally qualified working girl with family values desired. Contact: S.K. Datta, Mob: , skdatta1950@gmail.com. 15. Datta , 5-5", BCA & MCA from Australia, business in Australia, Australian Green Card holder. Contact: Mob: , Datta , 5-11", very fair, handsome, smart, loving and caring attitude, modern boy with traditional outlook, studied in Ferguson College, Pune, Environment Engineering from Van Hall Institute, Netherlands, currently handling his own manufacturing units. Contact: , Mob: Datta , 5-11", B.Com, earning 25,000/- p.m. Contact: Shri R.K. Dutta, Mob: Datta , 5-10", MBA (HR), working in Ministry of Defence, Delhi, five-figure salary. Girl in Govt. service desired. Contact: Mob: , Lau , 5-11", fair, handsome, B.E (Computer Science), worked in USA for 4-5 years on HIB visa, recently joined as Senior Lead in an MNC in Greater Noida, package 10 lacs p.a. Professionally qualified, vegetarian match in teaching profession (lecturer) desired. Contact: Dr. Suresh Kumar Lau (Mob: ), Dr. (Mrs.) Neelam Lau (Mob: ). 20. Lau , 5-11", fair, B.E, working in MNC at Pune, package Rs. 10 lacs p.a. Girl employed in the same profession, 5 4" to 5 7" tall, desired. Contact: Shri Satish Bakshi, Mob: , Ph: Lau. Dec. 1987, 165 cms. slim, fair, B.E (Computer Science) working as Software Engineer in Gurgaon, salary 7 lacs p.a. Well-qualified girl, working in Delhi/NCR, desired. Contact: Mob: suman@gmail.com. 22. Vaid , 6-1", fair, B.A.LLB, working in a legal firm in Delhi. Fair, beautiful, preferably working, girl from Delhi/ NCR, minimum 5 3" tall, desired. Contact: Shri N.R. Vaid, Mob: , Vaid , 5-11", 12 th pass, belongs to a well-settled family, well-established shop in Distt. Dehradun. Mob: Vaid. March 1979, 5-6", convent-educated, B.Tech, MBA (Punjab University), doing Ph.D., Assistant Professor in Thapar University (Patiala), small educated family. Very sharp and caring, well-educated, cultured girl desired. Contact: Ph: , Mob: Vaid (Manglik) , 5-7", fair, B.A, Pvt. service, income Rs. 12,000/- p.m. Contact: Smt. Veena Vaid, Mob: Vaid , 5-7", B.Com (DU), fair, real estate & finance business, income Rs. 45,000/- p.m. Educated homely/employed match desired. Contact: Shri O.P. Sharma, Ph: , Smt. Usha Vaid (Mob: ). 27. Issar (Mother-nee- Bhimwal) (Manglik) , 5-8", wheatish, BA, LLB, GNIIT, business. Intelligent, good-looking, Sanskarwan girl desired. Contact: Shri Ashwani Issar, Mob: Vashist (Mother-nee-Dutta) , 5-7", fair, good looking, smart, double M.Sc, Govt. School teacher, salary 40,000/- p.m. Contact: Ph: , Mob: GIRLS 29. Bali , 5-4", fair, B.A. Suitable good-looking, sober boy, within Delhi/NCR, desired. Contact: Smt. Kiran Bali, Mob: Bali. (Manglik) , 5-2", fair, B.Tech, working as Software Engineer in an MNC, package 4.5 lacs p.a. Contact: Shri Y.K. Bali, Mob: Bali. (Manglik) , 5-3", fair, B.Sc. (non-medical), MCA, B.Ed. Well-settled, professionally qualified, vegetarian boy desired. Contact: Shri Prtem Sagar Bali, Mob: Bali (Manglik) , 5-2", M.Com, PGDBA, conventeducated, working with an MNC in Gurgaon. Boy from Delhi/NCR desired. Contact: Shri Asim Bali, Mob: , , ankita.bali@gmail.com 33. Chhibber , 5-4", fair, healthy, B. Pharmacy. Contact: Mob: Chhibber , 5-0, B.A. (Pass), taking home tuitions. Contact: Shri Bharat Bhushan Chhibber, Mob: , Datta (Manglik) , 5-3", 12 th pass, wheatish, jolly nature, vegetarian. Suitable match desired. Contact: Mrs. Dutta, Mob: , Dutt. Dec. 1981, 5-4", fair, beautiful, schooling from DPS Mathura Road, Delhi, pursuing Ph.D. from USA, internationally successful healing practice. Contact: Mob: ematri11@gmail.com 18 Mohyal Mitter / APRIL 2013 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram

19 Golden Jubilee Wedding Anniversary Anjali Kundaleep Bali (Maihar, MP), Arti- Neerav Datta (Sydney, Australia) & Alka- Manoj Chibber (Faridabad), celebrated the Golden Jubilee Wedding Anniversary of their parents Smt. Kanta Mehta (Vaid) & Shri Om Prakash Mehta (Vaid), on the 16 th February A luncheon was hosted, on this occasion, at the AAI Officers Institute, Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi, by the daughters/sons-in-law of the couple. Smt. Kanta Vaid is the daughter of the late Smt Durgawati & Nardev Chandar Mehta (Datta) and granddaughter of the late Bhagvanti & Mehta Ramchandar Shastry (Datta) of Munde Mari (now in Pak.); Shri Om Prakash Vaid is the son of the late Smt. Raj Rani & Shri Jwala Sahai Mehta (Vaid) and grandson of Mehta Hari Ram Vaid and Diwan Devi of Rawalpindi (now in Pak.). The celebrations commenced with the performance of Havan, seeking the blessings of the Almighty, followed by exchanging of Varmalas by the couple (going down the memory lane & getting nostalgic), cutting of a three-tier cake. Close to 100 family members & friends joined them in the celebrations. Their daughter/son-in-law Smt. Sashi Bali/RTN Bali (from London), and son-in-law BK Bali, husband of their late daughter, Prabha Bali (from Mumbai) had specially come down to celebrate the occasion. From the Bride s side, her siblings, Gp Capt DC Mehta (Datta), Ms. Suman Mehta (Mohan), along with their families, participated, besides Smt. Nirmal, w/o her late brother Col. VC Mehta (Datta), with her daughters & their families. The Bridegroom s side was represented by Ms. Kamala & her husband, Shri SP Datta, Col Surinder & Ms. Indra Mehta, Ms. Jyoti, w/o Shri Tilak Raj Mehta (from Pune), Shri Anand Prakash Mehta (from Allahabad) and Shri Baldev Datta (from NOIDA). Smt. Padma Chibber, elder sister of the groom, was represented by her daughter & son-in-law, Shri Shekar Datta. On behalf of all participants, Gp Capt DC Mehta thanked the hostesses for the kind invitation for participating in such an auspicious occasion. He also wished the couple many more happy returns and expressed confidence of being a part of their Diamond 37. Dutta , 5-4, B.Com, MCA, Lecturer. Contact: Ph: Dutta , 5-8", fair, MBA (Jammu). Contact: Mob: , Dutta (Manglik) , 5-1", fair, B.Sc., Fashion Designing, MBA (Final Semester). Suitable match desired. Contact: Shri R.K. Dutta, Mob: Dutta , 5-4", wheatish, MBA, Assistant Manager (HR) in an MNC at Mumbai, package. 7-8 lacs p.a. Professionally qualified serving boy (Army/Bank/Govt. Job), desired. Contact: Ph: , Mob: Dutt , 5-2", fair, slim, B.Com, CA, Senior Consultant in an American CA firm at Gurgaon, salary Rs. 90,000/- p.m. CA boy preferred. Contact: Mob: , Dutta (Manglik) , 5-7", fair, beautiful, graduate in Mass Media from St. Xavier s College Mumbai, PG in Mass Communication from Symbiosis, Pune. Professionally qualified match, preferably from Metro cities, desired. Contact: Mob: Dutta , 5-0, beautiful, fair, graduate, homely, slight limp in foot. Contact: Mob: Lau (Anshik Manglik) , 5-4", beautiful, slim, B.Tech., working in an MNC. Service match desired. Contact: Mob: Mohan , 5-0, B.Tech., working with Dish TV, Noida, Contact: Mob: Mohan , 5-8", B.Tech. (Computers), working in an MNC. Suitable qualified, vegetarian boy desired. Contact: Mob: Sharma (Mother-nee-Dutta) , 5-2", B.A, B.Com, Jubilee celebrations as well. To commemorate the happy occasion, Anjali, Arti & Alka donated Rs. 1,100/- to the GMS. Silver Jubilee Wedding Anniversary Smt. Neena Sharma (nee Mehta Lau) (d/o Shri Jagdish Lal Mehta (Lau) President, NRI Cell, MS Hoshiarpur (Punjab) & Shri Yoginder Sharma (s/o the late Freedom Fighter Shri Shanti Swaroop Sharma) celebrated their 25 th Wedding Anniversary, on the 15 th February 2013, at Hotel Shelter Gwalior. The function was organized by their sons, Gaurav & Gulshan and daughter Pratibha. A large number of local friends and relatives also joined the celebrations. Bhai Prem Chibber, President, MS Gwalior, was present with his family. The function began with the exchange of Jayamalas by the anniversary couple. The cake was then cut by them and distributed to all the guests. Thereafter, music and dance began, with Bhangra, Gidda and songs being the main items. In between, sweets, snacks, cool drinks and coffee were served to the guests. At 10:30 P.M. a sumptuous dinner was hosted, which was enjoyed by all. All present showered their blessings and good wishes to the anniversary couple and prayed to Almighty to give them a long life, so that they may join their Golden Jubilee also. The hosts thanked the invitees for joining in the celebrations. On this occasion, Rs. 500/ - were donated to the GMS. Shri Jagdish Lal Mehta, Hoshiarpur. Mob: Govt. job, salary 10,000/- p.m. Contact: Mob: , E- mail: nizrol@yahoo.co.in MATCH-MAKING GET-TO- GETHER The last quarterly matrimonial get-together was held at the Mohyal Foundation, A-9, Qutab Institutional Area, USO Road, New Delhi , on the 30 th December Smt. Krishan Lata Chhibber, Secretary (Matrimonial), GMS conducted the proceedings, alongwith Shri Sushil Kumar Chhibber, Secretary (Finance), GMS, and Shri Rajiv Chhibber. About 60 persons attended the get-together. Bio-data of 22 new marriageable boys/girls were received; parents of 10 old registered boys/girls also attended the get-together. The participants included parents from Sonipat, Kurukshetra, Jabalpur, Modi Nagar, Yamuna Nagar, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, Paschim Vihar, Mehrauli, Janakpuri, Najafgarh, Rohini, AshokVihar, Dwarka, Shahdara and other parts of Delhi. The names of old/new marriageable boys/ girls were read out by Shri Sushil Kumar Chhibber and the participants were allowed to interact among themselves, as also to collect information from the list of boys/girls maintained by the GMS. Light refreshments were served, after which the Shaadi Durbar came to a close. NOTE: In view of the 6 th Grand Matrimonial Mela, organized at Khanna, on the 31st March 2013, there was no quarterly matrimonial get-together at the Mohyal Foundation, New Delhi, in March The proceedings of the Grand Matrimonial Mela will be published in the next issue. Smt. Krishan Lata Chhibber Secretary Matrimonial, GMS For a bright future in Computers join MERIT Mohyal Mitter / APRIL

20 A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION By Ch. G. L. Datta Josh Gone are the days when the joint family system was in vogue in the Hindu families, specially the Mohyals, who have century-old agricultural background, and, who lived together in small villages or townships, near their parental rural belts, called Mandis, in erstwhile Punjab, before the unfortunate division of our motherland, on the fateful 15 th August Those strongholds were popular and well-known in the Mohyal biradari. Partition of India was a total disaster for the Mohyals. It resulted in the total uprooting of the community, just as in the case of an earthquake or country-wide floods or a national calamity; and scattered the Mohyals throughout the length and breadth of the country. It took decades, i.e., till the late seventies, for them to settle. At the time of partition, the Mohyal Mitter got a temporary refuge in Amritsar, at the residence of Bakshi Amar Singh Vaid-Shamsher Singh Vaid. It was then shifted to Delhi-Chabiganj-Delhi and, later, to Mohyal Nagar, called Inderpuri, established by M/s. Engineering Industrial Corporation, New Delhi, between the Pusa Agricultural Institute and Naraina village. The colony was promoted by Ch. Sham Dass Dutt, younger brother of Mohyal stalwart, Ch. Harnam Dass Dutt. The GMS got three plots of land there, for the construction of the Mohyal Bhawan. From the late 1970 s, when the GMS started functioning in their premises, there was an acute problem for the Mohyals to find suitable matrimonial alliances. Though Mohyal Mitter was in circulation, it was in the Urdu medium and had very meagre circulation. The then Managing Committee introduced Matrimonial Columns in the Mohyal Mitter, but with little response. A Matrimonial Committee was formed. I remember, I worked as Secretary of this Committee, for 7-8 years, and, on Sundays, I used to receive parents at my residence, seeking matrimonial alliances for their wards. In 1978, when Rzd. B. D. Bali took over, the face of the Mohyal Mitter changed with the times. It was brought out in three languages (Urdu, Hindi & English), the tide turned and the community heaved a sigh of relief. In the 1982 Mohyal Conference, there was a fresh wave and the biradari saw a new and bright horizon in every field, and, since then, the position has changed altogether. With the passage of time, under the far-sighted and visionary leadership of Rzd. B.D. Bali, monthly get-togethers & quarterly get-togethers, under the Matrimonial Committee, started at the Inderpuri Mohyal Bhawan, which earned name and fame for the GMS and we reaped rich dividends. The process got momentum and, nowadays, grand matrimonial melas are held, every year, at the Mohyal Foundation, New Delhi, where hundreds of parents participate and benefit; where all facilities are provided to them for tallying of horoscopes etc and the results are overwhelming. It appears that the days of scarcity have gone by, with the energetic efforts of our very efficient Committee on Matrimony and the able & dynamic leadership of the worthy President GMS. The present efforts of Ch. Vinod Dutt, President, MS Khanna, who has managed to host his second Matrimonial Mela at his place in Punjab, on the 31 st March 2013, is not only laudable, but praiseworthy; first, it is being arranged under the cover of the parent body, GMS, and, secondly, it is being organized in close cooperation of all the local sabhas, in the vicinity. Ch. Vinod Dutt is a very effective, efficient, influential, philanthropic, social, God-fearing, down-toearth, person and believes in uplift of the needy, with the blessings of his elders, especially, the late Ch. Ganesh Dass Dutt of Zafarwal, one of the founders of the GMS. I wish him grand success in this endeavour. BOOK RELEASE A book titled Brand Management, jointly authored by Dr. Ram Kishan, Head of Department in K. J. Somaya College, Mumbai, & Ms. Nalini Datta, was launched by Lt. Gen. A. K. Singh, Chief of Southern Command, on the 18 th January 2013, at Pune. Dr. Bala Subramanium Dean, Shree Balaji Society, was also present, at the function. Ms. Nalini Datta, who has co-authored this useful book for management students, is a promising young Mohyal girl from Ambala City. Her parents, Shri Man Mohan Datta & Smt. Neeru Datta, sisters, Hitesh Datta & Pratima Datta, and brother, Satyam Datta, all life members of the GMS, are working actively for MS Ambala City. Her happy parents have donated Rs. 151/- each to the GMS & MS Ambala City, on this occasion. Corrigendum Ref. MM March 2013 issue under the list of Room Donors at Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan published at page 27 at ser. 69. For Bhai Kanwal Krishan Chhibber, read Bhai Kewal Krishan Chhibber & add the name of Smt. Kanchan Chhibber after the name of Bhai Dharam Vir Chhibber Editor MM. KIND ATTENTION: APPLICANTS FOR PERMANENT MEMBERSHIP OF GMS All members, applying for permanent membership of the GMS, are requested to submit their applications for permanent membership, only in the form prescribed, in which all the columns should be duly filled in and photographs pasted at the space provided. These may then be sent to the GMS, after obtaining the recommendations of the local Mohyal sabha concerned, wherever existing, along with the prescribed fees. Where there is no local Mohyal sabha, the applications may be got recommended by two permanent members of the GMS in their locality. Secretary General GMS 20 Mohyal Mitter / APRIL 2013 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram

21 LANGAR FUND Capt. Gurdial Singh Bali, r/o Flat No. 7, Jagram Complex, Dhanori Road, Vishrantwadi, Pune , has donated Rs /- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, in memory of his parents, Ch. Dhian Singh Bali & Smt. Tarawanti Bali of Kanjrur Datta. Date of Langar: 8 th December. Shri Jitender Vaid, r/o D-77 (1 st floor), Jhilmil Colony, Delhi , has donated Rs towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, in memory of his father, Shri Inder Raj Vaid. Date of Langar 25 th Oct. The daughters & grand children Smt. Promila Bakshi (Pama) Chhibber, r/o W- 124, GK-II, New Delhi , have donated Rs /- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, on the occasion of her birthday. Date of Langar 22 nd September. Col. Surinder Kumar Vaid, r/o B-61/A, Defence Colony, Mawana Road, Meerut , alongwith Smt. Swarn Lata Vaid, Smt. Sneh Lata Vaid, Shri J.P. Vaid, Dr. A.C. Vaid, Shri Inderjit Vaid and Smt. Achla Datt (USA), has donated Rs /- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, in memory of Shri J.M. Vaid, (s/o the late Rzd. Onkar Nath Vaid of Batala), who had left for his heavenly abode on 7 Feb Date of Langar: 7 th February. Shri Sandeep Datta, r/o 534, Sector 16, Faridabad, has donated Rs /- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, in memory of sister, Ms. Alka Datta. Date of Langar: 30 th March. Smt. Suchitra Dutt, r/o K-128, South City-II, Gurgaon, has donated Rs /- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, in memory of her husband, Shri Sudarshn K. Dutt. Date of Langar 10 th January. LANGAR FUND VRINDAVAN Smt. Swarn Lata Vaid has donated Rs.11,000-, towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, in memory of her loving husband, Rzd. Jagdish Mitter Vaid, eldest s/o the late Rzd. Onkar Nath Vaid & the late Smt. Tarawanti Vaid, of Batala, on his 41st death anniversary. He had departed for his heavenly abode on , leaving behind Smt. Swarn Lata and their son/ daughter-in-law, Sunil Kumar Vaid/Neena Vaid and daughter/ son-in-law, Mini Chhibber/Capt. Lalit Chhibber. Date of Langar: 7 th February Shri V.K. Kohli, r/o D-95, Saket, New Delhi , has donated Rs /- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, in the name of his parents, Smt. Raj Rani Kohli & Shri K.L. Kohli, on the birthday of his father on the 25 th March Date of Langar: 25 th March. On the occasion of their Golden Jubilee Wedding Anniversary, Smt. Chander Kanta & Shri O.P. Mehta (Vaid) have donated Rs.11,000/-, towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, in memory of their parents, Smt. Raj Rani & Shri Jwala Sahai Mehta (Vaid), s/o the late Smt. Diwan Devi & Mehta Hari Ram Vaid of Rawalpindi (now in Pak.) Date of Langar: 23rd March. Donation for Suite/ Room in Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan Wg. Cdr. Mumtaz Bhadur Dutt (Retd.), r/o #912, Sector 7, Panchkula , has paid Rs. 50,000/-, to the GMS, as the first instalment, towards donation for a room in the Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan. Shri R. C. Datta & his sons, Atul Datta & Ashu Datta, have paid Rs. 50,000/- to the GMS, as second instalment towards donation for a room in the Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, in memory of Smt. Usha Datta. With this, they have so far paid Rs. 1 lakh to the GMS for this purpose. NEW TRUST To perpetuate the sacred memory of his revered parents, Bk. Sitaram & Smt. Ramkali Chhibber, their son, Bk. Pawan Kumar Chhibber, r/o 240, Sector 48B, Universal Enclave, Chandigarh , has opened a new trust with the GMS, viz., Bk. Sitaram - Smt. Ramkali Chhibber - Shamsabadwale Memorial Trust with an initial amount of Rs. 5,000/-. The interest accrued thereon shall be used for the welfare activities, especially, education & help to the needy widows and the poor. Bk. Sita Ram, s/o the late Bk. Hari Chand Chhibber & Smt. Sundri Devi Chhibber, hailed from village Shamsabad, Dist. Cambelpur (now in Pak.). Smt. Ramkali was the only daughter of Shri Tara Chand Issar of Dist. Haripur Hazara (now in Pak.) and was a devoted and dedicated wife, mother and daughter-in-law. Bk. Sitaram was the elder brother of Bk. B.L Chhibber, IRS (Retd), Vice President, GMS. A memorial trust, viz., Bk. Hari Chand - Smt. Sundri Devi Chhibber - Shamsabadwale Memorial Trust, opened by Bk. B.L. Chhibber, in the name of his parents, is already being maintained in the GMS. Bk. Sitaram served, with distinction, in the Revenue Department of Punjab Govt. at Kharar, Punjab, for over four decades. The couple had led a full and fruitful life, with their four sons, Ashok, Pawan, Parvesh & Balraj and three daughters, Saroj Dutta, Shakuntala Dutta & Sucheta Vaid. Bk. Sitaram left for his heavenly abode, on , and Smt. Ramkali attained the lotus feet of the Lord, on , leaving behind a grateful and dedicated Pariwar, who pay their respectful homage to them and seek their blessings. Amen! For a bright future in Computers join MERIT Mohyal Mitter / APRIL

22 ANTIM YATRA Riches and fortunes alone do not make one a fine human being. Only the ways and approach one adopts towards life leave an indelible mark for generations to come. 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. Ch. Ram Prakash Singh Dutta ( ) Ch. Ram Prakash Singh Dutta, s/o the late Ch. Pratap Singh Dutta of Kharagsinghwalla, Distt. Amritsar, born in 1934 at Lahore (now in Pak.), left for his heavenly abode, on the 19 th February Uthala, held on 22 Feb. 2013, at Janakpuri, New Delhi, was attended by relatives and friends. He and his wife, Smt. Neena Dutta, had celebrated their Golden Wedding Jubilee, on the 8th September Ch. Ram Prakash Singh Dutta has left behind wife Smt. Neena Dutta, sons Hemant Kumar & Kapil Dutta, daughters-in-law Samta Bali Dutta & Achla Dutta, and grandchildren Manav, Kartik and Rakshit. Hemant Kumar, 1156, Sec. 7, R.K. Puram, New Delhi ,Tel: , Shri Vishu Dutta Shri Vishu Dutta, s/o Shri Varinder Kumar Dutta, r/o Vill. Talibpur Pandori, Tehsil & District Gurdaspur, was drowned in the Power Canal at Hazipur, near D.V. Mohan, Secy. General Mukerian Town, District Hoshiarpur, on He was going to Mata Naina Devi, with his family, and, on the way, they had stopped at the Power Canal, near Hazipur, for taking some rest and answering nature s call. While washing their hands, Shri Vishu Dutta and his friend slipped into the canal; unfortunately, Shri Vishu Dutta could not be saved, while his friend escaped. Shri Vishu Dutta was only 24 years old and was the only son of Shri Varinder Kumar Dutta & Smt.Rita Dutta. He was a very handsome young man. His grandmother, Smt.Santosh Dutta, w/o the late Shri Ram Parkash Dutta, has donated Rs. 501/- to the GMS, in her grandson s memory. Smt. Pushpa Dutta (87) Smt. Pushpa Dutta, w/o the late Shri Ranbir Singh Dutta of Ballarwal (now in Pak.), left for her heavenly abode, on , at the residence of her daughter, Smt. Neelam Bakshi, # 265, Phase-4, Sector-59, SAS Nagar, Mohali, where she had been staying, since Feb., 1991, along with her late husband. She is survived by her son, Shri Rakesh Dutta & daughterin-law, Smt. Reetu Dutta, (settled in Texas, USA), daughters, Smt. Neelam Bakshi, w/o Shri Vijay Kumar Bakshi (Chhiber), Smt. Malti Sharma, w/o Shri Shiv Kumar Sharma, & Smt. Radhika Shouree, w/o Shri Sandeep Shouree, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Grandson, Shri Lokesh Dutta (Love), s/o the late Shri Ravi Dutta & the late Smt. Sudesh Dutta, performed the last rites of the deceased. All paid tributes to the departed soul. Rasam Uthala/Pagri, performed on 06/02/2013, at the Sanatan Dharam Mandir, Phase - 4, S.A.S. Nagar, was attended by a large number of eminent and religious personalities from different places. On this occasion, donations were made by the family to different organizations, including Rs.11,000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan (Date of Langar: 4 th February), Rs. 1100/- towards the Vrindavan Ashram Fund, Rs. 501/- towards the GMS Widow Fund and Rs. 501/- to MS Chandigarh, besides donations to religious & social organizations at SAS Nagar, Chandigarh & Rajasthan. Smt. Pushpa Dutta will be remembered by all near & dear and friends. We pray to the Almighty to bestow eternal peace on her and a place in heaven to this pious departed soul. Grief-stricken son, daughterin-law, daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren & all other family members. Shri Rajeev Chhibber We regret to inform the sad demise, on , of Shri Rajeev Chhibber (Minnu), s/o the late Shri Ram Prakash Chhibber & Smt. Shama Chhibber of Shivpuri (MP); grandson (Pota) of the late Rai Saheb Bhai Jog Dhian Chhibber of Gwalior (originally from Karyala now in Pak.) & Smt. Budhwanti Chhibber; and Dohta of the late Principal Shriram Mehta & Smt. Vidyawanti of Khanna (Punjab). He had suffered a massive heart attack and had fought valiantly for days at the Medanta Hospital, Gurgaon. Unfortunately, however, the doctors could not save him, despite best efforts. He was the nephew of Shri Prem Chhibber, President, MS Gwalior. Cremation took place at Shivpuri, on , and Uthala, on , in the presence of a large number of people, including close relatives and family members, who came from different parts of India. Shri Kamran Bahadur Dutt, President MS Agra, specially came to attend the cremation & the Uthala. Shri Rajeev Chhibber was born at Gwalior, on , and bravely fought through an early childhood handicap, caused by muscular dystrophy. In spite of his disability, he had led an extremely purposeful life, assisting his mother in running the Bal Shiksha Niketan (popularly known as Chhibber School), the most prestigious school of Shivpuri. Shri Rajeev Chhibber was hugely popular in Shivpuri and 22 Mohyal Mitter / APRIL 2013 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram

23 was greatly respected for his pleasant and large-hearted nature. This was evident from the fact that a very large number of his friends and admirers from Shivpuri, cutting across different strata of society, came to pay respects at the cremation & Uthala of their Minnu Bhaiya. Condolences were offered, on behalf of various public institutions of Shivpuri, like Vivekanand Colony, the Lions club, Rotary Club, Red Cross Society, Medical Association, and the Private Schools Association. The family and friends of Shri Rajeev Chhibber, who will miss him always, pray for the eternal peace of the departed soul. In his memory, his mother, Smt. Shama Chhibber, has donated Rs. 500/- towards the GMS Education Fund, on this occasion. In fond memory Mother: Smt. Shama Chhibber, Vivekanand Colony, Shivpuri (MP) (Tel: ) Brother / Sister in law: Sanjeev Chhibber/Bindu Chhibber Sister: Preeti Mehrotra Smt. Raj Kumari Bakshi Smt. Raj Kumari Bakshi, w/o the late Sqn. Ldr. Tek Chand Bakshi, (originally from Village Tehi Dattan, Tehsil Talaganj, Dist. Campbelpur (now in Pak.), r/o 118-A, Mayur Vihar- Ph. II, Delhi , expired on the 8 th March Ranjan Bakshi (son)mob: Shri Bir Jung Mehta Shri Bir Jung Mehta, s/o the late Shri Shiv Ram Mehta of Kotli Bhimber (now in Pak.), r/o 82/83, Gurha Bakshi Nagar, Jammu Tawi, expired on He was Divisional Director (Youth Welfare Services) and is survived by wife Smt. Sneh Mehta and sons Sonam Mehta & Sonal Mehta. Uthala was held on On this occasion, Rs. 500/- was donated by the family to MS Kurukshetra. (M) Bhai Vasudev Chhibber ( ) Bhai Vasudev Chhibber, s/o the late Bhai Ram Nath Chhibber & the late Smt. Rameshwari Devi of Shekhpura (now in Pak.), r/o 2506, Sector-17, HUDA, Jagadhri , left for his heavenly abode on , after a brief illness. His cremation & Kriya were largely attended by relatives, friends & the biradari. MS Yamuna Nagar also sent their condolences to the bereaved family. He left behind his wife Smt. Mohini Chhibber, son Shri Rakesh Chhibber, daughter--inlaw Smt. Nisha Chhibber, four daughters Mamta Bali (husband - Mukesh Bali), Kavita Bakshi (husband - Chander Bakshi), Savita Vaid (husband - Parmod Vaid) & Sarita Dutt (husband - Ravi Dutt), and grandchi1dren. Bhai Vasudev Chhibber had retired as Administrative Officer in MES, Dehradun. He was a noble soul, who had lived for his family, relatives and the community. On this sad occasion, Shri Rakesh Chhibber donated Rs. 500/- to the GMS. We pray to the Almighty to bless the departed soul with eternal peace and grant him a place in heaven. They remain with us, for love itself lives on, leaving behind memories, no one can take away. Vinod Mehta General Secretary MS Yamuna Nagar. IN MEMORIAM Ch. Behari Lal Datta ( ) & Smt. Kaushalya Devi Datta ( ): The 23 rd death anniversary of Ch. Behari Lal Datta was observed by the family, on Born at Kanjrur, on , as the only son of the late Smt. Rali Devi & the late Ch. Sahil Dayal Datta, he had his education in Kanjrur & Lahore, practised law at Tehsil Shakargarh (now in Pak), before embarking on his banking career, first, with the Punjab National Bank, at Lahore (before partition), and, then, with the UP Cooperative Bank, from 1950 onwards. He retired as Assistant General Manager, in 1969, and settled in Jaipur. His life s journey ended, when he attained divinity on , after illness of five days, leaving the fragrance of sweet memories and legacy of uprightness, selfdependence and simplicity, among his children and grand children. On the occasion of his Barsi, prayers were offered, and offerings made, at the local temple. The 17 th death anniversary of Smt. Kaushalya Devi Datta, w/o the late Ch. Behari Lal Datta, was observed by the family, on On this occasion, recitation of Sukhmani Sahib was done at the residence and offerings were made at the local temple. Smt. Kaushalya Devi Datta was the daughter of the late Smt. Gyan Devi & the late Mehta Behari Lal Mohan of Balharwal. She was of an amiable nature, calm, caring, tolerant, selfless & sacrificing, with a great heart for each and every member of the family. The year 2013 is the year of her birth centenary and, on the eve of this, her family, consisting of sons, daughters, daughters-in-law, grand children & great grand children, in reverence to the Scion (Matriarch) of the family, prays for the peace of the noble soul. The family cherishes the sweet memories of the noble and pious souls, Ch. Behari Lal Datta & Smt. Kaushalya Devi Datta, misses their presence, on every occasion, tries to walk the path they paved and makes an humble offering of Rs. 200/- towards the GMS Widow Fund, on this occasion. Surinder Kumar Datta 5/268, SFS, Mansarover, Jaipur Ph: Smt. Diwan Devi Datta A Mother s Legacy With all my reverence to the humble, pious person, who bound the whole family- rather society - together, had charity running in her blood and a very simple concept on life Parting a little from your end can be of immense help to others was our mother at Khanna (Punjab)-Late Smt. Diwan Devi Datta. On her 17 th death anniversary, on the 22 nd Feb 2013, about 20 people were served lunch at a temple near Karol Bagh, New Delhi. Payment/donation of Rs. 1 lakh (making it a total of Rs. 3.5 lakhs), in memory of my late parents, Ch. Hans Raj Datta & Smt. Diwan Devi Datta, is being made for a Deluxe Room at Vrindavan Mohyal Ashram, besides donation of Rs /- for the Langar Fund. I still remember very vividly, Bhavi Ji (as my mother was fondly called) telling me that For a bright future in Computers join MERIT Mohyal Mitter / APRIL

24 Shani (Saturn) is a hard taskmaster and would give black peas, mustard oil & paisa to Tunday Ji. Tunday Ji, in return, would read everybody s hand. He had predicted initial failure, and later success, for our elder sister, Rajeshwari Ji, who had earlier failed in class 10 th and later passed matriculation in I class. The tutor, Principal Madan Gopal, used to come home to teach Rajeshwari, whereas we three, me, the late Harbans Mehta and Dev Bhandari, used to go, in the morning, to his home for tuition. Thanks to God and Shani Ji s influence on my life - had to struggle and work hard in life, but am very happy and content with my life - I did my Masters in English, then became a trained teacher and subsequently a qualified CA. A small contribution to the Mohyal community. O.P. Datta 19 Finians Close Uxbridge Middx, UBIO 9 NW (U.K.) Smt. Prakash Vati Datta: Shri Pishori Lal Datta (of Hazara now in Pak.), r/o H. No. 178, Mohyal Colony, Gurgaon, has donated Rs. 200/- to the GMS, on the 8 th death anniversary of his wife, Smt. Prakash Vati Datta, who had left for her heavenly abode, on She was a kind & humble lady. Shri Sewak Ram Bali: Smt. Savita Bali, r/o 17/2, Street No. 1, Rajinder Nagar, Dehradun, donated Rs. 250/- to the GMS, on 14 th death anniversary of her husband, Shri Sewak Ram Bali, who had left for his heavenly abode on the 1 st Feb Smt. Sudesh Mehta & Shri Madan Mohan Mehta (Chhibber): Smt. Sudesh Mehta, w/o the late Shri Madan Mohan Mehta, had expired on the 9 th Feb 2004, and, just after a year, unable to bear the shock of his wife s death, Shri Madan Mohan Mehta (Chhibber), also expired on the 20 th Feb Shri Madan Mehta was the Proprietor of M/s. Mehta Tent & Furniture House, Gole Market, New Delhi, and was a very kind & generous person, who always provided his catering services to Mohyals, and particularly to the Bal Mohyal Sabha, Gurgaon, at concessional rates, besides serving free tea, snacks, sweets & even lunch to the Bal Mohyal Sabha. On the 9 th & 8 th death anniversaries, respectively, of his mother & father, Shri Rajeev Mehta, r/o 171, Mohyal Colony, Gurgaon, has donated Rs. 500/- to the GMS. Smt. Prem Datta: The 6 th death anniversary of Smt. Prem Datta, w/o Shri K. R. Datta (r/o GH-14/ 860, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi) and mother of Renu Bhandari, Er. Navdeep Datta & Dr. Pradeep Datta, was observed on the 30 th December 2012, as per the norm of RS Dayal Bagh. On this occasion, the family donated Rs 250/- towards the GMS Widow Fund. Smt. Raj Kumari Mehta & Sh. S.R. Mehta: On the 18 th Feb. 2013, it was the 14 th death anniversary of Shri S.R. Mehta of Parasia, Distt. Chhindwara (M.P.) and, on 5 th May 2013, it will be the 9 th death anniversary of his wife, Smt. Raj Kumari Mehta. They are respectfully remembered by Shri Komal Mehta & Smt. Sarita Mehta (son & daughter-in-law), Smt. Sundar Mehta (elder daughter-in-law), Smt. Indra Chhibber & Shri R. K. Chhibber (daughter & son-inlaw), Smt. Manju Lau & Er. P.C. Lau (daughter and son-in-law), grandsons, granddaughters and great grandchildren. Both of them were very religious, God-fearing, having compassion towards the poor & the needy. Their discipline & regularity in life are worth following. They were true beacon lights of the Mehta family of Chhindwara. On this occasion, Er. Kamal Mehta has sent Rs. 1000/- to the GMS, to be credited to the Shri S. R. Mehta & Smt. Raj Kumari Mehta Education Trust, being maintained by the GMS. Smt. Gargi Bakshi ( ): On the first death anniversary of Smt. Gargi Bakshi of Moda Baliyan, Teh. Gujjar Khan, Distt Rawalpindi (now in Pak.), w/o the late Lt. Col. B.N. Bakshi, and mother of Wg. Cdr. Praful Bakshi, Capt. Rakesh Bakshi & the late Pratibha Mehta, her son, Capt. Rakesh Bakshi, has donated Rs. 1 lakh to the GMS, for addition to the Widow Fund Trust, opened by him last year, in her memory. Capt. K.L. Bali & Smt. Pushpa Vati Bali: The 9 th death anniversary of Capt. K.L. Bali (INA) was observed on the 9 th March It was preceded by the 17 th death anniversary of his wife, Smt. Pushpa Vati Bali, on the 31 st January On both the anniversaries, their son, Rzd. Sunil Bali, has donated Rs.5100/- to the GMS, to be added to Capt. Kundan Lal Bali (INA) and Smt. Pushpa Vati Bali Education Fund Trust, opened by him, in memory of his beloved parents. A great soldier, a true gentleman & a compassionate human being who was ever ready to help others. You are always with us & we live by your teachings. Fondly remembered by: Sunil Bali (son), Neeru Bali (daughterin-law), Raghav Bali & Rajan Bali (grandsons), 7/43 Road, Punjabi Bagh (West), New Delhi. Ph: Smt. Shakuntla Datta: A divine soul, Smt. Shakuntla Datta chose to embark on her heavenly journey, and to be one with the Almighty, on the auspicious Monday (Basant Panchami), the 11 th February Five years have elapsed, since she bade good-bye, leaving the fragrance of sweet memories and vibration of sweet voice. To some, she may be forgotten To others a part of the past But to us, who love & lost her, Her memories will always last what is meant to lose her 24 Mohyal Mitter / APRIL 2013 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram

25 no one can ever know. Soul never dies and those, who love, never go away; therefore, she will always live with us in our heart, mind and memory. Smt. Shakuntla Datta, the youngest daughter of the late Smt. Saraswati Devi & the late Mehta Dina Nath Vaid of Jalalpur Jattan (now in Pak.) was born on Married on , she was a devoted wife, loving companion and dearest friend of Surendra Kumar Datta, and daughter-in-law of the late Smt. Kaushalya Devi Datta & the late Ch. Behari Lal Datta of Kanjrur/Jaipur. She was a smiling, dignified & ideal lady. A symbol of love, care, devotion, and sacrifice, she was ever ready to help others, radiated her love all around her and commanded the affection of one and all. She was a pillar of strength and inspiration in the family. The fifth death anniversary of Smt. Shakuntla Datta was solemnly observed on Sunder Kand of the Ramayana was recited, at her residence and offerings were made at the local temple. May her noble and pious soul remain blessed in His Kingdom! On this solemn occasion, the family has donated Rs. 200/- towards the GMS Education Fund, in her everlasting memory. Lovingly remembered and missed by: Datta & Mehta (Vaid) families- Surinder Kumar Datta, 5/268, SFS, Manasarover, Jaipur, Ph: Bk. Nasib Chand Vaid ( ): Bk. Nasib Chand Vaid of village Jandoli, Hoshiarpur, retired as Assistant Jail Superintendent, after serving for over three decades. He was a great socialite. People, known to him, always found him encouraging, and standing by their side, in their moment of distress & despair. He appeared jovial, while being very philosophical at heart. He loved fitness of spirit and body, long walks, self-help and hard work. He was fond of Urdu Shairi and Qawwali. People, who met him once, remembered him for life and looked forward to meeting him again. His relationships & friendships, built on deep sincerity and heartiest affections, lasted as long as his life. He was a staunch Mohyal. He would share the worries of other parents and assist in the Rozgar and Shaadi of their children. Before becoming Patron of the sabha, he was the Propaganda Secretary of Mohyal Sabha, Jalandhar, for over 20 years; and is remembered for his contribution towards the betterment of the biradari throughout his life. He was survived by his wife, one daughter & four sons. In his advice to one of his sons, who used to feel bad by news of misgovernance, scams and graft of the ruling class, his advice was to ignore it and to do, what oneself could, to the society, because Ek kheh ghuldi rahi hai aur ghuldi rahegi. On the birth anniversary of this noble soul, on the 2 nd Jan 2013, his wife, Smt. Savitri Devi Vaid, recollecting his great love for Gita and Lord Krishna, has donated Rs. 11,000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan. Date of Langar: 6 th May. Savitri Vaid 242 Sarojini Colony Yamuna Nagar, Ph: Ch. Manohar Singh Dutta: The 29th death anniversary of Ch. Manohar Singh Dutta was observed on the 25th December, 2012, at the family s residence, 145-A, Shakti Khand II, Indrapuram, Ghaziabad, attended by family members and relatives. Havan was performed and tributes paid to the departed soul. Ch. Manohar Singh Dutta was the son of the great agriculturist (late) Shri Natha Singh of Jaffarwal (now in Pak.) and was married to the daughter of (late) Shri Brij Lal Chhibber & Smt. Bhagwanti Devi, in He also was an agriculturist & industrialist; but first, he was a social worker, helping the downtrodden. He was also a religious-minded person. He served as President, MS Yamuna Paar, for many years; and was the Joint Secretary at the Annual Conference of All India Bramharishi Parishad, Rajgir (Bihar), in He was a man of courage and determination and made all efforts to achieve what he considered was in the interest of society. On this solemn occasion, his sons, Ajit Singh Dutta & Surinder Singh Dutta, have donated Rs. 501/- towards the GMS Widow Fund. Shri Madan Lal Vaid: In sweet and everlasting memory of my dear respected husband, Shri Madan Lal Vaid, s/o Shri Makim Rai Vaid of Sialkot (now in Pak.), who had left this world for heaven, on the 1 st April Heavens gates did open 36 years ago today, and, with farewell left unspoken, you quietly slipped away. We think about you often and miss you every day, for life is not the same, since you were called away. On this occasion, his wife, Smt. Asha Rani Vaid, r/o BK-1/78, Near Kela Godam, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi , donated Rs. 500/- towards the GMS Widow Fund. Fondly remembered and never forgotten by: Wife Asha Rani Vaid, daughter Shashi Vaid, sons Mangal Sain Vaid & Manoj Vaid and all family members Rzd. Som Nath Bali: The 2 nd death anniversary of Rzd. Som Nath Bali, s/o the late Rzd. Dhanpat Rai Bali & the late Smt. Krishna Wanti Bali, was observed on , by his wife, Smt. Chander Kanta Bali, and members of the Bali Parivar, at his residence, 9A, Nitco Lane, Talab Tillo, Jammu Tawi, by performing Havan & Yagya and offering Bhoj to Brahmins. Rzd. Som Nath Bali had almost completed his dream project - a grand Nursing Home but, unfortunately, he could not see it functioning in his life time. Bali Nursing Home is being managed by his son, Shri Sunil Bali, grandson, Dr. Gagan Bali, Surgeon, and granddaughter, Dr. Charu Bali, Pathologist, who have pledged to make this Nursing Home, as one of the best in the Jammu Region, with special emphasis on providing services to the poor and the needy, at concessional rates. Rzd. Som Nath Bali was a former President of MS J&K, and had retired as Branch Manager from the LIC. In the fond memory of his respected elder brother, Rzd. K.K. Bali, President, MS Janakpuri, has donated Rs. 1,000/- to the GMS, to be credited to the Rzd. Dhanpat Rai Bali and Raizadi Krishna Wanti Bali Memorial Education Trust. Smt. Sumitra Datta: The 25 th death anniversary of Smt. Sumitra Datta, w/o the late Shri V.P. Datta, Founder of DMS, Jalandhar, and mother of Prof. V. For a bright future in Computers join MERIT Mohyal Mitter / APRIL

26 K. Datta, r/o 159, Lajpat Nagar, Jalandhar, was observed, on , with the performance of Pooja, Sankalp, & Brahman Bhoj, with Mantra Ucharan. Donations were made and fruits and medicines distributed at the Lajpat Nagar Mandir & the Andha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar. Smt. Sumitra Datta was the daughter of Bk Jagan Nath Vaid of Lyallpur (now in Pak.). She was a religious-minded, pious, noble and sacrificing lady, responsible for modeling the careers of all her children & grandchildren. She was a devoted wife, and dedicated & affectionate mother & mother-inlaw. Her husband, the late Shri V. P. Dutta, had opened a trust with the GMS, in the memory of his wife. Her sons/daughters-inlaw, Prof. V.K. Datta/Kamlesh Datta, & Dr. A.K. Datta/Mukta Datta, daughter/son-in-law, Poonam Misra/S.K. Misra, and grand children cherish her memory with sad hearts. All pray to Almighty to give peace to the departed soul and strength to the family to bear her loss. On this occasion, Prof. V. K. Dutta donated Rs. 500/- to the GMS. Smt. Tripta Bali: The 6 th death anniversary of Smt. Tripta Bali, w/o Shri Dharam Vir Bali, r/o 27 Dayal Bagh, Ambala Cantt., was observed by the family, on , at their residence, attended by relatives & Mohyal biradari. Havan & Puja were performed and Shanti Path recited by the Pandit Ji, in remembrance of the departed soul and to pray to the Almighty God to provide peace in heaven to the departed soul. On this occasion, the Bali Parivar donated Rs. 150/- to the local sabha and Rs. 100/- to the GMS. Remembered by:dharam Vir Bali (husband), Arun Bali/ Meenu Bali (son/daughter-in-law), Shama Mehta/Vijai Mehta (daughter/ son- in-law), Parul Bali & Harish Bali (grand children) Dr. Sita Ram Mohan: The 11 th death anniversary of Dr. Sita Ram Mohan was solemnly observed by his family, at Chandigarh/Delhi, on the 15th March Prayers were offered and alms given to the poor and the needy, in charitable institutions. A very pious, humble and simple soul, Dr. Mohan lived for others. He was an eminent physician & surgeon, who outshown himself in his profession. He was always helpful to the needy and sick people. On this occasion, his family, comprising his sons, S/Shri S.P Mohan, K.G Mohan, K.K Mohan, A.P Mohan, & Sudhir Mohan, and daughter, Smt. Raj Bala, donated Rs. 5,000/- to the GMS, to be added to Mehta Jagan Nath Mohan and Smt. Parmeshwari Devi Education Trust floated by Dr. S.R Mohan, in memory of his parents. Mohans, H. No-2603, Sec.-19-C, Chandigarh (M) Rzd. K.C. Bali & Smt. Savitri Bali: The death anniversaries of Rzd. K.C. Bali & Smt. Savitri Bali were observed, on the 15 th Feb and the 12 th March 2013, respectively. We remember both of them and seek their blessings to continue on the righteous path, walked by them. On this occasion, we donate Rs. 500/- to the GMS. Deeply remembered by: Lt Col. S.C.Bali (Retd), Indra Bali, Lt. Col. V.C Bali (Retd), Suman Bali, Gp. Capt. R.N Bali (Retd), Ranjana Bali, Shri M.K. Dutta, Vijay Dutta and grand children. Addition to Trust Shri. S.N. Datta, r/o 8/11, Kalkaji Extension, New Delhi , has donated Rs. 5,000 to the GMS, to be credited to Ch. Harnam Dass Datt, Smt. Pritam Dei, Pushpa Dutta Relief Fund Trust. With this addition, the balance in the trust is Rs.4,01,300/-. On the second death anniversary of her husband, Shri Jagdish Mehta, Smt. Santosh Mehta of Faridabad, has donated Rs.1000/- to the GMS (through Shri Nand Kishore Vikram, F-14/21D, Krishna Nagar, Delhi ) for addition to the Jagdish Lal Mehta Widow Fund Trust. With this addition, the balance in the trust is Rs.4,000/-. Smt. Sudesh Bakshi, r/o 58- Anand Lok, New Delhi , has donated Rs. 5,000/- to the GMS, on the birth anniversary, on the 21 st February 2013, of her late husband, Shri Shanti Lal Bakshi, for addition to the Shanti Lal Bakshi Sabha Fund Trust. With this addition, the balance in the trust is Rs. 33,400/-. On the death anniversaries of his grandparents, Mehta Ram Lal Chhibber & Smt. Bhagwanti Chhibber of village Dalerpur (Kawawal Pind), Teh Pind Dadan Khan, Distt. Jhelum (now in Pak.), on the 4 th & the 17 th Jan 2013, respectively, Shri Sanjeev Mehta, r/o H.No. 24, Kailash Nagar, Model Town, Ambala City , has donated Rs. 500/- to the GMS, to be credited to Mehta Ram Lal Chhibber & Bhagwanti Chhibber Sabha Fund Trust, opened by his father Shri Man Mohan Chhibber of Ambala, Mehta Madan Mohan Chhibber of Canada & Mehta Vishwa Mitter Chhibber of Gurgaon. With this addition, the balance in the trust is Rs. 41,700/-. My wife, Smt. Vinay Bali, suffered a massive heart attack, on the 24 th Dec 2012 and was rushed to a nearby hospital. She was later shifted to the Medanta Hospital, Gurgaon. She is now at home, in complete rest, and is recovering well. I contribute a small sum of Rs. 4000/-, praying for her complete recovery, the contribution to be added to the trust, namely, Major N.D. 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27 DONATIONS RECEIVED BY GMS IN JANUARY, 2013 Sr. No. Name of Donor Address Amount Ashram Fund Account 1. Shri Sandeep Bali 1055A/8, Mehrauli, New Delhi Shri Harish Kumar Vaid 1340, Modern Colony, I.T.I. Yamuna Nagar, Haryana. 201 Education Fund Account 1. Shri Manmohan Bakshi C/o Mohyal Sabha, Ambala City, Haryana Shri Rahul Bakshi H.No. B-11/7, Krishna Nagar, Delhi Shri Surinder Datta & Smt. Arvind Datta C/o Sh. Avinash Kumar Chhibber 296, S.F.S. Hauz Khas, N. Delhi Smt. Anil Dutta C/o Sh. Avinash Kumar Chhibber 296, S.F.S. Hauz Khas, N. Delhi Ms. Manjusha Mohan C/o Sh. Avinash Kumar Chhibber 296, S.F.S. Hauz Khas, N. Delhi Shri Asish Bali H.No. 4307/8, Punjabi Mohalla, Ambala Cantt, Haryana Shri Chander Shekhar Vaid 10, Manaul House, Ambala City, Haryana Smt. Adarsh Vaid C/o Sh. Avinash Kumar Chhibber 296, S.F.S. Hauz Khas, N. Delhi Smt. Kiran Bali C/o Mohyal Sabha, Ludhiana Punjab Smt. Prem Bali Smt. Suman Datta C/o Mohyal Sabha, Kathua J&K. 500 Education Fund Trust Account 1. Col. Surinder Kumar Vaid B-61/A, Defence Colony, Mawana Road, Meerut, U.P Shri Sohan Lal Wahi A5B/95A, Janakpuri, New Delhi Wg. Cdr. Kailash Datt & Mrs. Kanchan A-1, Som Vihar, R.K. Puram, New Delhi Shri J.L. Bali H.No. 7-A, Mohyal Colony, Jharsa, Gurgaon, Haryana Smt. Santosh Chhibber QU-62A, Pitampura, Delhi Haridwar Langar Fund 1. Children of Late Smt. Subag Vati Vaid 5-A, Malka Ganj, Delhi Col. Surinder Kumar Vaid B-61/A, Defence Colony, Mawana Road, Meerut, U.P Daughters & Grand Children W-124, Greater Kailash-II, New Delhi Shri Amrat Sagar Chhibber & C/o Mohyal Sabha, Karnal, Haryana Shri Ajit Sagar Chhibber 5. Shri Jitender Vaid D-77, First Floor, Jhilmil Colony, Delhi Shri Nirmal Vaid Aram Park, Ram Nagar, Delhi Sh. Pritam Vaid, Sh. Tony Bakshi & Flat No. 9, MCD Flats, Nimri Colony-II, Delhi Sh. Ravi Bakshi 8. Sh. Shiv Parkash Vaid & Smt. Ekta Vaid 1202/8, Dukh Bhajan Colony, Railway Road, Kurukshetra, Haryana Shri Sohan Lal Wahi A5B/95A, Janakpuri, New Delhi Shri Suraj Prakash Dutta 34/42, Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi Shri Tilak Raj Vaid B-34, Tarkeshwar Vihar, Anand Nagar, Sinhagad Road, Pune Smt. Champa Mohan B-31, Dhan Mandi, Gajsinghpur, Dist. Sriganga Nagar, Rajasthan Smt. Suchitra Dutt K-128, South City-I, Gurgaon, Haryana Relief Fund Trust Account 1. Shri S.K. Mehta 4/6, West Patel Nagar, New Delhi Shri S.N. Dutta 8/11, Kalkaji Extension, New Delhi Sabha Fund Account 1. Shri S.P. Bali W-201, Anupam Apartments, Shahdara, Delhi Maj. Gen. K.K. Bakshi U-23/16, First Floor, Town City, DLF Phase-III, Gurgaon Shri Anil Bakshi Shri Brij Mohan Mehta Lau H.No. 429, Sector-1, Vaishali, Ghaziabad, U.P Smt. Shashi Mohan GP-11, Pitam Pura, Delhi Shri Kamal Datta 55/870, Baldev Nagar, Ambala City, Haryana Shri A.K. Datta 530, Sector-8B, Chandigarh UT Shri Subhash Datta C/o Mohyal Sabha, Karnal, Haryana Shri Sunil Lav 24-E, Hari Nagar, New Delhi Shri Ashok Chhibber C/o Mohyal Sabha, Faridabad, Haryana Shri Chander Mohan Bakshi C/o Sh. Jatin Bakshi, Danishmandan, Jalandhar, Punjab Shri Dheeraj Mohan Shri K.G. Mohan WZ-3/E, Mukherjee Park, Tilak Nagar, New Delhi Shri Pradeep Kumar Chhibber C/o Sh. Shiv Raj Datta, H.No.154, Patel Nagar, Yamuna Nagar Shri Sukhdev Dutta H.No.270, Sector-15-A, Faridabad, Haryana Shri Ved Vias Datta Mendhar, Dist. Poonch, J&K For a bright future in Computers join MERIT Mohyal Mitter / APRIL

28 Sr. No. Name of Donor Address Amount 17. Smt. Usha Vaid 164/7, Jawahar Nagar, Ambala City, Haryana Shri Jaswant Rai Chhibber C/o Mohyal Sabha, Faridabad, Haryana Shri Kamal Kumar Bali C/o Mohyal Sabha, Mehrauli, New Delhi Smt. Prem Lata Mehta Shri Arvind Vaid B-27, Shiv Partap Nagar, Ambala Cantt, Haryana Shri H.S. Bali Nawanshaher, Punjab Shri Krishan Kumar Vaid C/o Mohyal Sabha, Yamunapar, Delhi Shri Rakesh Datta C/o Sh. R.S. Bali, Bali Villa Marg, Vidhya Vihar, Kota, Rajasthan Shri Ravi Partap Chhibber 77/1227, Baldev Nagar, Ambala City, Haryana Shri V.S. Mehta J-3/1, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi Shri Vijay Datta 323, Prem Nagar, Ambala City, Haryana Smt. Abha Chhibber 963-C, Sector-8, H.B. Colony, Ambala City, Haryana Smt. Naresh Kumari Mohan 5/27, Vikas Nagar, Lucknow U.P Smt. Neelam Mehta 1596, Vijay Nagar, Ambala City, Haryana Shri Pran Nath Mohan D-19, Rana Pratap Bagh, Delhi Shri I.K. Datta C/o Sh. R.S. Bali, Bali Villa Marg, Vidhya Vihar, Kota, Rajastha Dist. Mohyal Sabha, Jalandhar C/o Sh. Ravinandan Chowdhary, 85/3A, Central Town, Jalandhar City Prof. V.K. Datta 159, Lajpat Nagar, Opp. Red Cross Bhawan, Jalandhar, Punjab Shri Rajiv Datta 301, Meghdoot Gulmohar Cross Road No.6, Juhu Scheme Mumbai Shri Shyam Parkash Bakshi H.No.10, Dilbagh Nagar Extension, Jalandhar, Punjab Sabha Fund Trust Account 1. Col. K.K. Mehta 111, MIG Flats, Prasad Nagar, New Delhi Smt. Savitri Datt C/o Mohyal Sabha, Agra UP Vrindavan Ashram Room Donaton 1. Shri Ramesh Chander Dutta 158/4R, Faridabad, Haryana Smt. Lavanya Sinha Sinha Farm 6, Bandh Road, Chandan Hola, Mehrauli, New Delhi Vrindavan Fund Account 1. Smt. Shanti Dutta 57, Prem Nagar, Karnal, Haryana Smt. Adarsh Bali H-12, Hauz Khas, New Delhi Shri Brij Mohan Chhibber & 266, Model Town, Ambala City, Haryana. 500 Sh. Ravinder Mohan Chhibber 4. Shri J.L. Bali H.No. 7-A, Mohyal Colony, Jharsa, Gurgaon, Haryana Vrindavan Langar Fund 1. Col. Surinder Kumar Vaid B-61/A, Defence Colony, Mawana Road, Meerut UP Wg. Cdr. Mumtaz Bahadur Dutt (Retd.) #912, Sector-7, Panchkula, Haryana Shri Avinash Kumar Chhibber 296, S.F.S. Hauz Khas Apartments, Hauz Khas, New Delhi Shri Darshan Lal Datta Shri Pawan Bali Plot No.78, Krishna Nagar, Officers Enclave, Kalwad Road, Jaipur Shri Ramesh Datta 5K/85, N.I.T., Faridabad, Haryana Smt. Inder Mohini Datta FD-45, Pitampura, Delhi Smt. Sudha Dutta C/o Sh. Arvind Dutt Abdali, X-8, Type-4, HUDCO Place New Delhi Widow Fund Account 1. Smt. Rajni Dutta B-34/5612, Raghubir Park, Jassian Road, Ludhiana, Punjab Smt. Kiran Bali C/o Mohyal Sabha, Ludhiana, Punjab Smt. Savitri Datta M-32, B-2, Dilshad Garden, Delhi Shri J.L. Bali H.No.7-A, Mohyal Colony, Jharsa, Gurgaon, Haryana Shri O.P. Mohan A-11, Puru Apartments, Sector-13, Rohini, Delhi Smt. Mohini Bali 620, Bharat Nagar, Kalka, Haryana Shri Ajay Kumar Lau H-336, Kali Bari Marg, New Delhi Smt. Kiran Mehta Flat No.58, Chandrapriya Apts. Pocket A/3, Sec.-8, Rohini, Delhi Shri Harbans Lal Mehta H.No.88, Geeta Colony, Kansapur Road, Yamuna Nagar, Haryana. 150 Widow Fund Trust Account 1. Col. Surinder Kumar Vaid B-61/A, Defence Colony, Mawana Road, Meerut U.P Shri Vijay Kumar Mehta 113, Sector-1, HUDA, Ambala City, Haryana Shri B.L. Chhibber B-33-B, Pocket-B,Sidhartha Extension, New Delhi Col. K.K. Mehta 111-MIG, Prasad Nagar, New Delhi Shri O.P. Mohan & Sh. K.N. Mohan Flat No.A-11, Puru Apartments, Sector-13, Rohini, Delhi Mohyal Mitter / APRIL 2013 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram

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