Maha Lakshmi Vidya Bhavan Maha Lakshmi Vidya Bhavan

More documents

Recommendations

Info

Rahul Soma Age 8 The things I like about the mandir are all the pictures on the walls because I like the bright colours and the colourful patterns. I also enjoy listening to the tabla because I like the tunes that go with all the prayers. It makes me feel very happy when I go to the mandir – everyone is very kind to me. Kabir Soma Age 10 There are a range of features that I like about the mandir for many different reasons. Mr Gossai Ji is one of my main favourites as I find him very kind and respectful towards me and others. When I am sitting in the mandir I always feel very calm and at peace. I enjoy all the prayers, songs and music which make me feel very happy. Zara Kamrudeen Age 12 I like to come to the temple because I learn interesting things about our religion and its fun. I enjoy the music and I also like the summer camps and the concerts are fun and very active because we do dances and we all have a part. I enjoy coming and participating in playing the harmonium and helping out with little tasks like giving all the devotees Chandan at Sunday Morning Satsang. POSERS!!! – MLVB Youths 32 1982-2007 SILVER JUBILEE Brahmachari Vrajvihari Sharan ~ Vijay ~ “It was the first time for many that we saw an actual Vedic Yagna with more than 11 Brahmanas under the leadership of a God-realised Sadguru”. Shri Radha Golokaviharine Namo Namah. Bhagavate Shri Nimbarkacharyaya Namo Namah. Shri Sadgurucharanakamalebhyo Namo Namah. I was 13 years old when the Gracious Lord blessed me by introducing me to Shri Bankim Gossai Ji and Maha Lakshmi Vidya Bhavan. It was an organisation at the brink of maturation - at that time we all attended Satsang at various venues until 1999 when the new Mandir premises was acquired. The Radhashtami of 2002 was an important year for us all, as the Lord chose to reside in our midst at Maha Lakshmi Vidya Bhavan in a form in which we could all easily approach and serve. All of these are wondrous achievements and are a testament to the hard-work, faith and devotion of all the devotees who have supported Shri Bankim Gossai Ji and Shri Ramesh Charan Ji's initiatives with Maha Lakshmi Vidya Bhavan. I am most thankful, however for the opportunity to learn, improve and practice in the Maha Lakshmi Vidya Bhavan. Shri Gossai Ji worked extremely hard to provide classes in the Mandir, and in the true spirit of service, he and many others gave up their time to teach us regularly through organised classes. It is this quality present in the leadership of the Maha Lakshmi Vidya Bhavan that has enabled it to reach the hearts of the thousands since its inception in 1982. It is through the Grace of the Lord that Shri Bankim Gossai Ji enabled all the devotees and I to meet an enlightened soul who was to become my Sadguru Dev at the Praan Pratishtha that was celebrated in 2002. All of the Vedic splendour that was there for all to see was an experience that is embedded in my heart. After
more than 160 years since Hindus left India for the West Indies, this was one moment in time facilitated by Shri Gossai Ji and all the devotees that the Vedic values that we took and nurtured in the West Indies finally fructified. It was the first time for many that we saw an actual Vedic Yagna with more than 11 Brahmanas under the leadership of a God-realised Sadguru. On this 25th anniversary year of the Maha Lakshmi Vidya Bhavan, and the 5th anniversary of the Praan Pratishtha, I pray to the lotus feet of the Vaishnavas, to my Sadgurudeva and to the Lord God Shri Radha Golokvihari Ji Maharaj, that, the MLVB ever increases in its capacity to touch the lives of many and spread the word of devotion throughout the land. I thank the Lord always in my daily prayers for the blessing He showered upon me when He introduced me to Shri Bankim Gossai and the wonderful Maha Lakshmi Vidya Bhavan. Aspiring Devotee Of Our Vedic heritage Brahmachari Vrajvihari Sharan ~ Vijay ~ Children of Maha Lakshmi Satsang By Arun & Priya Charan “We were born into Maha Lakshmi Satsang and we can truly say that we are children of Maha Lakshmi Satsang” One of the first words in our vocabulary was “Satsang”, because as far as we can remember we were always attending Satsangs and Pujas with our parents. We can say that we “we were born into Maha Lakshmi Satsang and we can truly say that we are children of Maha Lakshmi Satsang”. It is with pride and honour that we join with so many other children in celebrating the Silver Jubilee of Maha Lakshmi Vidya Bhavan. In the early days we remember being taken to Satsangs at many different homes of devotees, these devotees became our Aunties and Uncles, we often wondered, we have got a very big family. Because that is how we remember the atmosphere, everyone was like one big happy family. Our father, Shri Ramesh Charan and Shri Bankim Gossai (Uncle Banks, as he is fondly known) along with many others like Shri Jaichand Dyal (Chach or Uncle Chach as some people call him, because many people think his name is “Chach”), Shri Chandramohun Tacouri (Uncle Tac), Shri Chan & Beni Singh (Uncle Chan & Uncle Beni) and many others were some of the founders of our beautiful Satsang. The teachings from the MLVB provided us with knowledge and understanding essential for being a Hindu, these teachings were important especially as we were growing up in a Western Society. Since the establishment of our Mandir in 1999 we have become more involved with the activities of the Mandir and are now part of the very vibrant “MLVB Youths”. We have been involved with the Annual Children’s Concert which is now in its 15th year, development of the Mandir’s website, the Summer Camps and other activities. Reflections from Arun: I remember taking my first tabla lesson from Sunil and Uncle Banks. I am now able to make use of my talent for the benefit of our Mandir which has moulded me and given me so much. Congratulations and Best wishes to our Leaders for giving me such wonderful teachings, here’s looking towards our 50th Anniversary. Reflections from Priya: I was three years old when I sang in public at the Tooting Boys Scout Hall in a concert to raise funds for our mandir. Being a part of MLVB provided me with confidence, security, identity and belonging. I look forward to being a part of the celebrations when we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, as youths of the Mandir it will be our responsibility to carry the torch of Shri Sanatan Dharma forward and keep the MLVB flag flying high. Big up MLVB! 1982-2007 SILVER JUBILEE 33
Page 1 and 2: Covers 4/10/07 13:55 Page 2 Maha La
Page 3 and 4: Editorial Shri Ramesh Charan “Pra
Page 5 and 6: 4 1982-2007 SILVER JUBILEE I pray t
Page 7 and 8: Message from Swami Nirliptananda Sp
Page 9 and 10: 10 1982-2007 SILVER JUBILEE Message
Page 11 and 12: Message from Her Excellency Glenda
Page 13 and 14: Namaste! 16 1982-2007 SILVER JUBILE
Page 15 and 16: Achievements throughout the 25 year
Page 17 and 18: “All devotees greeted each other
Page 19 and 20: everyone helped to create the right
Page 21 and 22: An appreciation… From the Board o
Page 23 and 24: Action � � � 1982-2007 SILVER
Page 25: Why I like coming to MLVB Mandir…
Page 29 and 30: I have to say that the Mandir has a
Page 31 and 32: The best experience I feel that I h
Page 33 and 34: 1982-2007 SILVER JUBILEE 39
Page 35 and 36: HEAVEN’S GROCERY STORE By Avinash
Page 37 and 38: We were also blessed to be entertai
Page 39 and 40: Bankim Chand Gossai, UK Guyanese Ho
Page 41 and 42: Maha Lakshmi Vidya Bhavan A Centre
Page 43 and 44: 1982-2007 SILVER JUBILEE 49
Page 45 and 46: off to take his parents on a pilgri
Page 47 and 48: knowledge and also helps to preserv
Page 49 and 50: everyday millions of pilgrims conve

Maha Lakshmi Vidya Bhavan Maha Lakshmi Vidya Bhavan

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?