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DECEMBER 15, 2017 08 Fijilink Law enforcers share cultural wealth and heritage Supplied Content Contrary to popular belief that law-enforcing authorities including judges and court officials and people in the legal profession including lawyers, barristers and solicitors do not even know how to smile, a gathering of men and women proved last weekend that they can socialise and promote goodwill and friendship and give vent to their cultural and social values. Paradise Restaurant in Sandringham (Auckland) hosted a cultural extravaganza at which korowais and sarees intermingled and ethnicity was embraced and celebrated. The venue was filled with a kaleidoscope of colour and glamour, as Turkish, Indian, and Cook Island music resounded through the arterial veins of the establishment. Inspiring moments The event was the inspiration of lawyers Anjeet Singh, Echo Haronga, and Victor Heather, passionate about their heritage and culture. It brought together Judges, Lawyers, Court Staff, Crown, Police Prosecutors, friends and families. It celebrated the efforts of hardworking people and bid farewell to Sergeant Eardley Dijkstra, a loyal police prosecutor with 38 Anjeet Singh, Sergeant Eardley Dijkstra, Echo Haronga and Victor Heather years of distinguished service. Net proceeds from this event were donated to Starship Children’s Hospital. The spirit of Christmas and giving were reflected by the generosity of guests who gifted toys to children. Awards and Citations The event also recognised and rewarded several people for their services to the community, while a few were given to add fun and joy. The Award categories included, Vivienne Feyen, winner of the ‘People’s Champion Award’ ‘Lifestyle Transformation,’ ‘Positive Inspiration,’ ‘Best Dressed,’ ‘People’s Champion,’ ‘Man of Steel,’ ‘Laurel Award,’ and ‘Chancery Award.’ Vivienne Feyen received the ‘People’s Champion Award’ in recognition of her fearless attitude in defending the most vulnerable in society. She exemplified courage under fire, diligence in her work practice, and a stalwart of the rule of law. The ‘Chancery Award’ was presented to Sergeant Dijkstra for his dedication to law enforcement, compassion and keen sense of fair-play in an adversarial role. ‘The Laurel Award’ was presented to Paul Borich QC for his outstanding contribution to Criminal Law, considered a Kauri in the forest of Tane Mahuta. Gifts were donated or were heavily discounted by Jaynend Raniga of Brownsons Jewellers, based in Royal Oak. The event ended the way it started: with plenty of entertainment and enthusiasm. Anjeet Singh and Echo Haronga Father and daughter- Judge Ajit Swaran Singh and Anjeet Singh Mother and daughter- Subhag Singh and Anjeet Singh PRICE PROCESS Achieve YOURPREMIUM PRICE with the PREMIUM TEAM
DECEMBER 15, 2017 About two years ago, Yale University of Medicine introduced ‘Super Brain Yoga,’ stating that it is a scientifically validated method to help energise the human brain and enhance its sharpness and clarity. ‘Super Brain Yoga’ is today being taught and practiced as the principle of using subtle energy and ear acupuncture. Really? Ganesha Prayer For thousands of years, Hindus have been performing ‘Thoppukaranam,’ as a way of paying obeisance to Lord Ganesha, the Remover of all obstacles. Men, women and children are encouraged to perform this simple exercise chanting a specified Mantra. While the prayer is simply a matter of concentration and discipline, the physical act energises the brain and activates the body and soul. ‘Thoppukaranam’ means ‘Thwabhyam Karna’ in Sanskrit, meaning, “I listen to your Command, Oh, Lord Ganesha.” Sanatan Dharma A new book, written by Auckland based Priest and Scholar Acharya Pandit Ajay Tiwari, Fijilink New book explains Hindu rituals and customs Magnanimity of Indo-Fijians acknowledged at launch Venkat Raman venkat@indiannewslink.co.nz Acharya Pandit Ajay Tiwari and others at the Book launch on December 3, 2017 unlocks the treasure-house of mispronunciation by the priest knowledge covering several Hindu customs, rituals, practices and and the subsequent repetition by or the performer of the ritual other invaluable information. ordinary people would be inaccurate, meaningless and probably It was released at an event held at Shirdi Saibaba Sansthan in counterproductive. Onehunga, Auckland on Monday, He says in his Preface that he December 3, 2017. was silent but horrified witness Extending to almost 700 to the wrongful recitation of a pages including 40 pages of Mantra by a priest at a wedding. photographs and similar extent “It had nothing to do with a of introduction and forewords, happy occasion like a Marriage the Book is titled, ‘Customs and but was relevant to a painful and Rituals of Sanatan Dharma.’ sorrowful occasion like death of ‘Sanatan Dharma,’ which later a person. Under no circumstance became the ‘Hindu Dharma,’ should this Mantra be recited at a is a code of conduct, following marriage ceremony.” which, leads a human being to Tribute to Indo-Fijians enlightenment and Nirvana. Pandit Tiwari has paid rich Importance of accuracy tributes to people of Indo-Fijian As Pandit Tiwari explains, origin, whose magnanimity enabled the publication of the Book. the Hindu Prayer or Ritual, comprising strings of Slokas “I acknowledge the help must be rendered accurately rendered by Indians hailing from to accrue the full benefit of its Fiji; despite being away from utterance and hearing; for, any their motherland for decades and centuries, they have maintained securely the sanctity of the religion, just the way an Indian woman dedicated to her husband in totality maintains her dignity and self-respect. Fiji Indians also have high regard for all Brahmins and Pandits and I bow to them in reverence,” he said. Praveen Deo, Secretary of the Organising Committee and North Shore Satsang Ramayan Mandala was the Master of Ceremonies. Music and Dance The event was sanctified by a flute recital by Ashwini Vishwanath, Hindustani vocal 09 by Sita, both of which featured Dr Ashok Malur on the Violin and Dr Suresh Ramachandran on the Mridangam. Classical dances by Ratna Venkat, Ambika Krishnamoorthy and students of a local dance school. Every guest was honoured with an ‘Angavastra’ (a cloth that can be worn on one shoulder or across the neck covering both shoulders), stated to be a symbol of simplicity, hard work and respect. About Acharya Pandit Ajay Tiwari Acharya Pandit Tiwari is a triple postgraduate in Sanskrit, Astrology and Philosophy from the internationally renowned St Stevens College in Delhi. Following his migration to New Zealand in 2004, he has been associated with Temples and has conducted several religious ceremonies for people of Indian origin. The Book, a large print edition, comes with hard-bind, making it more expensive. Published by the Manurewa (Auckland) based Sanskrit Yoga & Jyotish Trust, it does not carry a cover price, but we understand that it retails at NZ$ 50 and could be purchased from Pandit Tiwari. His contact details are (09) 2679980, Mobile 021-0347956. Email: acharyatiwari@gmail. com; sanskritnz@gmail.com
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