| <strong>HRD</strong> News Letter | April 2008, Vol.24, Issue:1 9
Jaipur - Divine Strings : Mohan Veena Recital Grammy Award winner Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt presents Mohan Veena recital on March 08, 2008 <strong>National</strong> <strong>HRD</strong> <strong>Network</strong>, Jaipur <strong>Chapter</strong> & IILM Academy of Higher Learning, Jaipur in joint collaboration with Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Ministry of External affairs, Govt. of India organized a cultural performance “Divine Strings” - Mohan Veena Recital by Padmashree Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, the most popular Indian artist, Creator of the MOHAN VEENA and the winner of the GRAMMY AWARD, on 8th March 2008 (at 8:30 pm) at Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur. Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt The programme was organized on the occasion of International Women’s Day in honour of the delegates of First Global Interfaith Summit “Making Way for the Feminine: for the Benefit of the World Community” hosted at Jaipur, on March 6 – 10, 2008. Dr. Ashok Bapna, President N<strong>HRD</strong> & Director, IILM – AHL, Jaipur while welcoming the guests, said that this International dialogue of spiritual leaders organized in Jaipur, will act as the voice of civil society and will help to create a global network of youth leaders collectively working for positive change and to provide and coordinate resources that support youth peace initiatives. He said that the First Global Interfaith Summit “Making Way for the Feminine: for the Benefit of the World Community” has brought together leaders from R e l i g i o n , Government, and Civil Society from all over the world. He said that it is not enough merely to seek more representation for women, but rather we must work toward a new vision of leadership based on “feminine principles” viz. more caring society with less violence, with more attention to the needs of children and youth, and with greater sensitivity to the environment. The programme began with the bouquet presentation & Lighting of Lamp. This was followed by the soulful performance “Divine Strings” - Mohan Veena Recital by the GRAMMY AWARD winner Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, along with Salil Bhatt on Satvik Veena & Ram Kumar Mishra on Tabla. In the beginning pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt said “It gives me great pleasure to present the programme “Divine Strings” on the auspicious occasion of International Women’s Day. The programme is composed to depict feminine strength - Shakti - through strings. Music purifies heart, body & soul. I am grateful to IILM Academy of Higher Learning & Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) for making this programme possible. My deep commitment & concerns for the well being of humanity through Veena & persistence of today’s Convener, Dr. Ashok Bapna made me to be a part of this important conference on “Making Way for the Feminine: for the Benefit of the World Community” organized by Global Peace Initiative of Women (GPIW), New York. I bow to the feminine spirit. I believe only they can bring about a transformation of human consciousness”. Through the strings of his veena Panditji paid a rich tribute to the Divine Strength – Shakti – of women and the Feminine principles of love, compassion and caring which can no doubt transform us completely and make us really good human beings. The first composition depicted feminine strength and the power of women. His second composition was based on the theme that music spreads love, affection and harmony and that the whole universe can be united through the seven musical notes. His third and the last composition was on “Lori – the lullaby” which was dedicated to motherhood and women as creator of the universe. In the end, Ms. Dena Merriam, the founder and convener of Global Peace Initiative of Women (GPIW), New York, presented a vote of thanks. The program was compered by Amoli Mehrotra, student of IILM – AHL. | <strong>HRD</strong> News Letter | April 2008, Vol.24, Issue:1 10
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