Volume XXXXII No. 19 Dated: November 07, 2017 PROGRAMME Commercialization of Media Viewpoint by: R ann Aruti Nayar Assistant Editor, The Tribune, Chandigarh Date: November 10, 2017 (Friday) Time: 6.30 p.m. Venue: Hotel Shivalikview, Sector 17, Chandigarh Our weekly meeting on November 03, 2017 was presided by Vice President Rtn. Salil Bali as our President Dr. Rita Kalra was out of station. Secretary Rtn. Jeeten Bhambri was not well so Joint Secretary Rtn. Prof. Rana Nayar officiated in his place. VP Salil Bali wished all present, Sat Siri Akal. Jee Ayan Nu. Gurpurab diyan lakh lakh vadhaiyan. Salil welcomed the chief guest Dr. S.S. Bhatti, Founder-Teacher and Former Principal, Chandigarh College of Architecture, who was formally introduced by Rtn. Prof. Rana Nayar. Fellow of the Indian Institute of Architects, Dr. S.S. Bhatti, who holds three PhDs, is a founderteacher of Chandigarh College of Architecture (CCA) from which he Dr. S.S.Bhatti retired as Principal in 1996. He is one of India s most versatile professionals. The American Biographical Institute has conferred one of its Twentieth Century Achievement Awards on him and described him as most admirable and whose career achievements and social contributions have been selected for permanent documentation in Five Hundred Leaders of Influence designed for biographical reference and inspiration for present-day citizens of the Twentieth Century as well as future generations. His most outstanding contribution is in elevating to an international standing Chandigarh College of Architecture which was established by the Government of Punjab on 07 August 1961 as the Academic Wing of the Great Chandigarh Experiment at the behest of Le Corbusier, the Master Architect of Chandigarh. Even as a student (1955-1960) at Sir JJ College of Architecture, Bombay (now Mumbai), Dr. Bhatti showed exceptional knack for teaching, and thus made up his mind then to be a career teacher. He has authored books on art, architecture, theology, poetry, criticism, etc. He is member of many professional bodies. From fathoming architecture of buildings to mastering architectonics of poetry, Dr. Bhatti is a man of many mediums and many disciplines. A painter and a poet, his latest book illustrates his paintings as well is a compilation of poems. In his presentation Dr. Bhatti had described the philosophy of Guru Nanak Dev ji as Guru Nanak s Revelation In Architectural Perspective, and based on his book "Guru Nanak Bani: Revelation, Mysticism, Creativity". Dr. Bhatti s talk bears a decidedly unique Sikh mystical tone and content that reflects not only his great learning, but also his personal experience of Sikh life of action and its mystical longings and strivings. Giving cogent reasons for The Life & Philosophy of Guru Nanak Dev ji his preference, Dr. Bhatti explained his concept of "Creative Mysticism" in preference to the traditional notions of religion. He fully utilizes his expertise as an Architect to forcefully deplore the neglect of mystical/spiritual theology. Guru Nanak's Revelation, being a verbal direct Revelation, implies that the Guru is not using any of his own faculties in conjuring up the make-believe world of Mythology or indulging in ratiocinative cerebration of Science or imagining romanticism as one comes across. In his concept of Creative Mysticism, Dr. Bhatti treats Mysticism as Experience, and Creativity as its Expression. According to him, Mysticism, at its profoundest, is creative, and Creativity, at its highest, is mystical. Dr. Bhatti's perspective is delineated in very precise and crisp terms: "Guru Nanak's Creative Mysticism lays foundation for a non-denominational, non-communal, non-sectarian, nonethnic system of Holistic Humanism whereby anyone and everyone is urged to an optimistic View and a fulfilling Way of Life", emphasizing the essential requirements of being a true Sikh in accordance with the Guru's teachings. Dr. Bhatti explained the unique significance of Guru Nanak Bani in the context of world religions. He revealed Japuji to be the Architecture of the Soul. Man, as microcosm, has been architectured in the same way as the macrocosm with the three basic elements of Space, Structure, and Form. Space is his Soul, Structure is his Mind, and Form is his Body. By analogy, Japu (or Simran) is an exercise aimed at integration of the Temporal Architecture of Microcosm (soul, mind, body) vis-à-vis that of the Macrocosm (space, structure, form). Contd on page 2.. PP Rtn. Dr. Balram Gupta thanks Dr. S.S. Bhatti on behalf of our club and presents him a memento
National anthem by PP Rtn. Kanan Diwan and Rtn. Dr. Harinder Jit Kaur Welcome address by Vice President Rtn. Salil Bali Rtn. Prof. Rana Nayar introduces the chief guest Innvocation on the Four Way Test by PP Rtn. Prem Anand Presentation on Pink Fashion Walk by PP Rtn. Dr. V.J.S. Vohra Contd from page 1 Coming as it does from an architect, Dr. Bhatti s talk on Guru Nanak is certainly very inspiring. Guru Nanak's Revelation is mystically-creative and creatively-mystical insofar as it exhorts man as a privileged human person to take initiative and aspire for an inner life through God-orientation (gurmukh) by transcending Mind-orientation (manmukh). The term orientation used by Dr. Bhatti is typically architectural. Dr. Bhatti also talked about his home having the right ambience in which such a divine influence would directly and immediately be exerted upon his mind. His grandfather read Sukhmani Sahib all his life, and his self-taught versatile father Sardar Balwant Singh, with unshakable faith in Guru Nanak Dev s Shabad, designed two of Sikh Faith s historic monuments: Gurdwara Panja Sahib, Hassan Abdal, and Takhat Sri Keshgarh, Anandpur Sahib. Above all, he successfully put his son Dr. Bhatti on the God-lit Path of Gurbani on which his mortal journey has gained stronger and stronger foothold every passing day. Dr. S.S. Bhatti presents birthday gift to Rtn. Dr. Jawahar Luthra. Looking on is R ann Indu Luthra, their son Dr. Rajiv (Eye Surgeon from USA), daughter PP Rtn. Kavita Vij from Delhi and VP Rtn. Salil Bali Dr. S.S. Bhatti presents birthday gift to Rtn. Prof. Dr. I.S. Dua. Looking on is R ann Guninder Dua Dr. S.S. Bhatti presents birthday gift to Rtn. Dr. Harinder Jit Kaur Dr. S.S. Bhatti presents punctuality award to PP Rtn. Dr. V.J.S. Vohra Shutterscapes - World, Travel, Camera, Me By: Rtn. Dr. Sanjay Kalra The world is a book and those who do not travel, read only one page. - Saint Augustine I have always longed for something beyond the monotonous, beyond the mundane! My journey through the lens started with Expressions beyond Impressions which quenched my artistic thirst. Next came lens and patterns-poetic expressions which contained some peculiar clicks from nature which motivated me to pen down some poetic descriptions. Shutterscapes - World, Travel, Camera, Me is a travelogue which has documented with vividity; the architecture, nature, imprints of history and life, that I captured on my camera during my extensive travels. I travel a lot and take pictures as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone. I believe in living life to the fullest: photography has been my way of bearing witness to the joy I find in these extraordinary travels. Each photograph has been described such that it has little to do with what you see and everything to do with the way you see them thus delving deep into the philosophy of life. I hope you enjoy flipping through the shutterscapes around the world and get engrossed in the story each picture tells.
Our Ladakh Solar electricity Project in Rotary News This is a project implemented in the most difficult terrain at 20000 feet above sea level... no food, no bed and no wash room. Rotary Club from USA and Rotary Chandigarh Midtown succeeded in providing solar electricity to the most underprivileged people. Great going our Vice President Rtn. Salil Bali (extreme right in above picture), who represented our club at this life risking high altitude unique project, which deserves accolades and recognitions at all levels. Honour for our Club Congratulations to Rtn. Dr Rita Kalra who has been declared as Trendsetter President for month of August and Rtn. Salil Chopra as the Rotarian of the month of September, as reported in the September issue of Governor s Monthly Newsletter. DG 2016-17 Rtn. Raman Aneja has informed us that our District has received 2016-17 RI Presidential Citation. In addition to this our club sponsored Interact Clubs of Vedic Girls Senior Secondary School, Gurukul Global School, Kundan International and Rotaract Club of Chandigarh Midtown have also received 2016-17 RI Presidential Citation. Condolences Heartfelt condolences to Rtn. Dr. Shashi Jain whose revered mother left for her eternal abode on 3 rd November 2017. May the Almighty give her strength to bear this irreparable loss. Fellowship in Japan Nutritional support Annapurna day for November Rtn. Salil Chopra invited Rtn. Yawata Kisiko former trustee of the Rotary Foundation over breakfast at hotel Hilton during his recent visit to Japan, and exchanged flags. He was accompanied by Rtn. Renu Chopra Meaningful project by Rotaractors Adolescent Seminar Rotaractors of Chandigarh Midtown promoting the event Bowl out cancer at Panjab University End TB campaign for November. President Dr. Rita Kalra with Dr. Rajiv Khaneja State TB cell Congratulations On 01.11.17 this event was organized by Rtn. Renu Chopra, sponsored by Siddharth Bhatia, son of Rtn. Sanjay Bhatia, at Samarpan Centre for slum kids near Gagghar bridge Talk on Adolescent problems and Good Touch Bad Touch at Govt. Model High School, Dhanas on 27.10.17 by Rtn. Dr. Harinder Jit Kaur and Rtn. Dr. Shashi Jain PP Rtn. R.K. Luther s company M/s Atul Fasteners Pvt Ltd won the prestigious 5S award at the annual Godrej vendor meet
Presentations in Schools AV presentation on nation building at Govt Model Middle School on 02.11.17 by Rtn. Salil Chopra and Rtn. Renu Chopra and next day at Govt Model Sr Sec School, Sector 33 Chandigarh they conducted workshop on goal setting under RILM child development program TRF Seminar at Panipat The Rotary Foundation Seminar held at Shambagh, Panipat on November 05, 2017 had Governor of Haryana His Excellency Kaptan Singh Solanki as the Chief Guest and TRF India Chair PRID Shekhar Mehta as the Guest of Honour. Attended by nearly 500 Rotarians the event was hosted by the Rotary Club of Panipat. Among the highlights of the programme was a presentation by DRFC Chair PDG Shaju Peter on TRF Grants in 3080. He said there were currently 16 Global Grants under execution with a total outlay of Rs. 85 million. The available DDF he said was to the tune of $ 126,200/-. He went on to describe the various Global Grant projects under execution which included the Sanitation project and solar electrification of Himalayan villages being implemented by our club. Our Club was represented by PP Harish Sethi with R ann Manjit, PP Pallav Mukherjee, Rtn. Salil Chopra, IPP Amarjit Singh, PP Indrajeet Sengupta with R ann Malabika and PP Deepak Sood with R ann Purnima, besides PDG Shaju Peter Forthcoming event Saevus Eco Achievers Quiz 2017-18 This event will be held in partnership with our Club at the Auditorium, Gurukul Global School Manimajra on 14th November 2017 between 8.30 am and 1.00 pm. Acknowledgement with thanks Donation for our TB Project Rtn. Josephine and Rtn. Deepak Gupta Rs. 5000 (Of Rotary Club in Philippines, RI District 3820) Birthday of Spouses R ann Dilpreet November 10 R ann Indu Vohra November 11 R ann Veena Bindra November 14 R ann Tavinder Chopra November 15 Birthday of Rotarians PP Rtn. Ajit S. Gulati November 10 Rtn. Dev Jeet Singh November 12 Rtn. A.K. Sachdeva November 15 Wedding Anniversary Rtn. Dr. Shashi & Mr. Naresh K. Jain November 11 PP Rtn. Kanan & PDG Rtn. Yoginder Diwan November 12 R ann Satpaul & Rtn. Balraj Singh November 16 Punctuality award Won by PP Rtn. Dr. V.J.S. Vohra