Maha Lakshmi Vidya Bhavan Maha Lakshmi Vidya Bhavan

ance, serve and preserve”
award for Community Service in London. Through MLVB,
the opportunity to be in the presence of many highly
educated Swamis and scholars of Hinduism, also
presented itself. Indisputably, the MLVB is a springboard
for spiritual growth and success.
The saying ‘God is merciful’ has been realized through the
generosity of Param Poojya Swami Gopal Sharan
Devacharya Ji Maharaj of Shree Golok Dhaam Ashram,
Delhi, without whose generosity we would not have had
such beautiful deities to meditate upon and worship. We
are indebted to him for the moorti Staaphna (installation
ceremony of moorties) which was uniquely conducted as
his seva to our Mandir. Equally, we are indebted to HH
Swami Swaroopananda of the Chinmaya Mission for his
great philosophy and his masterful ability to stimulate a
continued interest in our great culture and religion.
Similarly, we have been blessed over the years to have had
visits from many dignitaries including the Home Affairs
Minister Tessa Jowell MP, Mayors, Professors, overseas
Parliamentarians, and High Commissioners of various
countries, numerous Pandits, Sadhus, Yogis and devotees
from many parts of the world.
The undertaking of MLVB to serve humanity through the
path of immersing ourselves in our vast and remarkable
Sanatan Dharma has not been confined to London only.
Incredibly, today, our efforts have extended to many
countries such as India, U.S.A. Canada, Trinidad, Guyana
and Nigeria.
The MLVB would not have been as successful an
organisation without the selfless contributions of its
volunteers and supporters. We are truly indebted to Shri
Ramesh Charan Ji, a senior Trustee and Priest, for his
unstinting devotion, loyalty and sacrifice towards the
accomplishments of our Mandir. The efforts and sacrifices
of Uncle Zainool Ji, Ushwin Lalloo Ji, Chacha Ji, the late
Sohanlal Norda Ji, and the late Sohan Ojah-Maharaj Ji,
Roma Mungol (Ramnarine & Mungol Solicitors), Bhisham
Dindyal (Andertons), Greenwich Hindu Mandir, Vrajvihari
By Shri Bankim Gossai
Sharan, past and present Trustees, Swami Vishnu Ballabh
Ananda, Suresh Wadhwani and the Chinmaya Mission UK,
all contributed to the strength and success of this unique
institution.
Paramount to the progress and success of the MLVB, it is
gratifying to recognise the encouragement and blessings
of our parents, Gurus and Shastras, without whose
initiative and guidance we would be unable to preserve the
treasures of our Sanatan Dharma.
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Maha Lakshmi Vidya
Bhavan brings to light the joy of nurturing that which is of
immense meaning to one in terms of ones interests and
personal calling. This great location which has been
referred to as the “Vrindavan of London” is indeed a true
haven in the midst of the craze of daily life. It brings about
a harmonious calm which taps into our natural calling and
inner desire to dwell in the presence of Him, the Divine One,
in all absolutes.
Heartfelt congratulations to everyone, whose efforts in
every minute way, have helped to enhance, serve and
preserve the goals of MLVB, thus, the reason for the
success it is today.
Tanme manah Shivasankalpamastu
(May my mind always be absorbed in the thoughts of Lord
Shiva)
Kalyaanam karotu Shree Krishna
(May Lord Krishna grant well being to all)
Shri Bankim Gossai
Trustee and Spiritual Coordinator
Maha Lakshmi Vidya Bhavan
Honor Oak Park, Forest Hill
London SE23 3LE. U.K.
bankimgossai@aol.com
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