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PRESIDENT’S REPORT # 33 - Mukund Mehta
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Dear Friends:
The following is a brief report of the weekly Zoom meeting of Thursday, October 8, 2020. The report is abbreviated as the meeting was recorded and promptly placed on YouTube by our member Mr. Jyotindrabhai Patel. Thanks Jyotindrabhai.
1. The October 8th Meeting:
The meeting started with a prayer by Mrs. Smitaben Mehta.
(A) Shri Giriraj Shastriji’s Presentation:
Welcoming Shastriji, President appreciated his wisdom and his teachings of life’s happiness. Today’s subject was “હું અને તું, અમે બનીએ.” We thank our member, a Well Wisher, for sponsoring the series.
Starting with a prayer, Shastriji distinguished between selfless truth and practical (વાસ્તવિક) truth with a goal to achieve happiness (આનંદ) by integrating myself and yourself which would ultimately minimize heartache. He strongly believed that any preachings and discourses on religion by Gurujis should include practical advice for the improvement of the society (સમાજ કલ્યાણ.) His organization ગોપીનાથ સંસ્થા in India is founded on that principle.
Key ingredients for enjoying happiness and giving happiness to others require that a person should be a best observer and a best listener who overlooks others’ negative acts and purges suspicions. In order to achieve purity and happiness, one has to follow the example of how a glittering gold is made from mounds of debris from gold ore mine.
It’s obvious that a husband and a wife have different likes and dislikes, but the key to happiness is to make adjustments between them and praise rather than taunt each other. Today’s topic of હું અને તું is not restricted only to the relationship between a husband and a wife, it equally applies to relationships between brothers, friends, teacher and a pupil, God and a devotee. Unless there is an integration between the two and become one, there cannot be a real happiness – આનંદ, મધુવન, નંદનવન. A cordial relationship is built from love
પ્રેમ emanating from heart and not from the so-called intelligentsia. Moreover, it takes longer time to develop (સર્જન) a true love and relationship between હું અને તું, but it could get destroyed (વિસર્જન) in no time. Therefore, the elements of પ્રેમ, સમાધાન, સમર્પણ અને સહેજતાથી સ્વીકારવાની શક્તિ are the ingredients for real happiness આનંદ. Also, respect others to get respect for self and develop the habit of ત્યાગની ભાવના.
Shastriji explained the meaning of પતિ (husband) as the one who protects, supports and sustains until his last breath. He referred to વિશ્વપતિ, the protector of the world, as referred in the tenth adhyay of Bhagvad. Distinguishing the vital difference between a man and a woman, he hailed woman as પૂર્ણ and અર્ધાંગીની. He also advised a better use of tongue since it can act as a double-edged sword, as well as to purge adamancy and the ego of હું.
Viewers appreciated and applauded Shastriji’s sage wisdom.
(B) Music Program:
We’re thankful to Mrs.Gitaben Kishorbhai Patel for sponsoring the musical program.
Anesthesiologist Dr. Dhiren Buch of California entertained viewers with songs of famous singers including Kishore Kumar, Mohammad Rafi, Mukesh, Hemant Kumar, Manna Dey, Talat Mahmood, and Mahendra Kapoor.
His variety of songs included Ek Ajnabee Haseena Se, Phoolon Ke Rang Se, Gulabi Aankhen Jo Teri Dekhi, Dil Ek Mandir Hai, Chal Akela Chal Akela, Kahin Door Jab Din Dhal Jaye, Na Tum Hamen Jano, Bekarar Karke Hume Yun Na Jaiye, Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli, Aye Mere Dil Kahin Aur Chal, Tari Annkh No Afini, Neele Gagan Ke Tale Dharti Ka Pyaar Pale, Main Koi Aisa Geet Gaoon, among others. The finale captured beautiful Garba songs with viewers dancing to the rhymes in their homes.
Dr. Buch was applauded by viewers for his beautiful voice and selection of songs.
A Vote of Thanks by Mr. Bipin Shah.
3. The Computer Class:
Prof Raj Vangapaty is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting on Sunday, October 11, 2020 from 10:30am to 12:30pm.
Topic: Computer Technology Course for India Home Members
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet 10:30 am
Join Zoom Meeting
https://indiahome.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 981 1412 6485
Passcode: 951325
4. The Yoga Class:
Our member Rupaben Dharia’s Yoga class is going in full swing as about 50 families participate on Zoom every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00am. The next class is on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. For your queries, please contact her at rdharia78@yahoo.com or by text at 917 435 1890.
ID: 715 3405 1087
Password: 6789
5. The Arts Class:
India Home has extended an invitation to our members to join the arts, creative writing and technology classes. Please contact Mrs. Kavita Shah, Creative Aging Director, at 917 825 1559 for the Zoom link as well as for new educational and informative events.
6. Future Programs:
Mr. Pankajbhai Parikh, VP, provided details of the future programs.
Please note the ID and Password for the programs (i) through (xii.)
ID: 516 607 5252
Password: 5252
(i) Adhikmas Lecture:
Inspirational and motivational lecture by Shri Giriraj Shastriji is planned on Thursday on October 15sponsored by a Well Wisher. Program is as follows:
15 October – હાસ્ય એ જીવનનો રસ છે. Thereafter, Bollywood songs by Mr. Rocky Patalia, courtesy of Mr Bharatbhai Goradia.
(ii) Musical Program:
A musical program by Dhomne Group with orchestra is planned on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 11:00am, sponsored by Mayurbhai & Rekhaben Trivedi, Dilipbhai & Rekhben Tolat and Rekhaben Gajiwala.
(iii) The World Traveler:
A musical program by Mr. Rinku Patel is planned on Thursday , October 22, 2020 at 10:30am. Thereafter, the globetrotter Mrs. Preety Sengupta, a lone traveler, will describe Extraordinary Destinations of the world.
(iv) Dance Program:
Kalanidhi Center of Performing Arts, Kanpur, will have a Garba Ramzat on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at 10:30am, sponsored by Mukund & Padma Mehta, Indraprasad & Mrudulaben Dave, and Rajendrabhai & Kokilaben Shah.
(v) Dr. Shyam Rao’s Presentation:
A musical program by Shyamal and Gargi Bhatt, sponsored by Mr. Harendra Sevak, is planned on October 29, 2020 at 10:30am. Thereafter, Dr. Shyam Rao’s presentation on Hospital Emergency visits.
(vi) Musical Program:
A musical program by Raj & Smruti Pandya and Family of Kentucky is planned on Saturday, November 7, 2020between 6:00 – 8:30pm. The Grand Sponsor of the program is Mr. B. Elango, Head US & Caribbean Operations, Bank of Baroda. Dr. Ishita Sheth (daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ashok & Priya Sheth) is a co-sponsor.
(vii) Musical Program:
A musical program by the Dhomne Group with orchestra is planned on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at 11:00am, sponsored by Jagadish & Shailaben Patel, Mansukhbhai & Ranjanben Patel and Aroonbhai & Shobhanaben Shah. (Pl note the original date of November 21 is changed to November 22.)
(viii) Musical Program:
A musical program Shyam Teri Bansi by the Dhomne Group with orchestra, is planned on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 11:00am, sponsored by Mrs. Nayanaben Gandhi, Mrs. Jayshreeben Vishnubhai Joshi, and Mr. & Mrs. Indravadanbhai & Hemangiben Shah.
(ix) Musical Program:
A musical program Ek Shaam Lata Ke Naam by Dhomne Group with orchestra is planned on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 11:00am , sponsored by Dinesh & Kailasben Shah, Dipak & Bhartiben Mehta and a Well Wisher.
(x) Musical Program:
A musical program Mukesh-Sada Bahar by Dhomne Group with orchestra is planned on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 11:00am, sponsored by Vijay Patel.
(xi) Musical Program:
A musical program by Dhomne Group with orchestra is planned on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 11:00am, sponsored by Drs. Virendra & Nalini Juthani.
Note:
Mr. & Mrs. Narendrabhai & Kaminiben Shah have sponsored a program. Details to be announced later.
(xii) Vishnu Sahsranam:
As advised earlier, Dr. Narendra Bhalodkar’s program on Vishnu Sahsranam is on every Monday from 10:00 to 11:00am. His next program will be on Monday, October 12, 2020.
(xiii) Bhajan Sandhya:
Brahmin Society of New York’s Bhajan Sandhya on Sunday, October 11, 2020 between 4:00 – 7:00pm. For information, pl contact Rajesh Pandya at 347 493 9774 or Chandrakant Shah at 516 301 6971. Flyer is attached.
(ixv) Music Program:
VTNY Senior Community Center has planned a musical orchestra on Sunday, October 25, 2020. For information, pl contact Navin Shah at 646 675 4666.
Dear Friends:
The following is a brief report of the weekly Zoom meeting of Thursday, October 8, 2020. The report is abbreviated as the meeting was recorded and promptly placed on YouTube by our member Mr. Jyotindrabhai Patel. Thanks Jyotindrabhai.
1. The October 8th Meeting:
The meeting started with a prayer by Mrs. Smitaben Mehta.
(A) Shri Giriraj Shastriji’s Presentation:
Welcoming Shastriji, President appreciated his wisdom and his teachings of life’s happiness. Today’s subject was “હું અને તું, અમે બનીએ.” We thank our member, a Well Wisher, for sponsoring the series.
Starting with a prayer, Shastriji distinguished between selfless truth and practical (વાસ્તવિક) truth with a goal to achieve happiness (આનંદ) by integrating myself and yourself which would ultimately minimize heartache. He strongly believed that any preachings and discourses on religion by Gurujis should include practical advice for the improvement of the society (સમાજ કલ્યાણ.) His organization ગોપીનાથ સંસ્થા in India is founded on that principle.
Key ingredients for enjoying happiness and giving happiness to others require that a person should be a best observer and a best listener who overlooks others’ negative acts and purges suspicions. In order to achieve purity and happiness, one has to follow the example of how a glittering gold is made from mounds of debris from gold ore mine.
It’s obvious that a husband and a wife have different likes and dislikes, but the key to happiness is to make adjustments between them and praise rather than taunt each other. Today’s topic of હું અને તું is not restricted only to the relationship between a husband and a wife, it equally applies to relationships between brothers, friends, teacher and a pupil, God and a devotee. Unless there is an integration between the two and become one, there cannot be a real happiness – આનંદ, મધુવન, નંદનવન. A cordial relationship is built from love
પ્રેમ emanating from heart and not from the so-called intelligentsia. Moreover, it takes longer time to develop (સર્જન) a true love and relationship between હું અને તું, but it could get destroyed (વિસર્જન) in no time. Therefore, the elements of પ્રેમ, સમાધાન, સમર્પણ અને સહેજતાથી સ્વીકારવાની શક્તિ are the ingredients for real happiness આનંદ. Also, respect others to get respect for self and develop the habit of ત્યાગની ભાવના.
Shastriji explained the meaning of પતિ (husband) as the one who protects, supports and sustains until his last breath. He referred to વિશ્વપતિ, the protector of the world, as referred in the tenth adhyay of Bhagvad. Distinguishing the vital difference between a man and a woman, he hailed woman as પૂર્ણ and અર્ધાંગીની. He also advised a better use of tongue since it can act as a double-edged sword, as well as to purge adamancy and the ego of હું.
Viewers appreciated and applauded Shastriji’s sage wisdom.
(B) Music Program:
We’re thankful to Mrs.Gitaben Kishorbhai Patel for sponsoring the musical program.
Anesthesiologist Dr. Dhiren Buch of California entertained viewers with songs of famous singers including Kishore Kumar, Mohammad Rafi, Mukesh, Hemant Kumar, Manna Dey, Talat Mahmood, and Mahendra Kapoor.
His variety of songs included Ek Ajnabee Haseena Se, Phoolon Ke Rang Se, Gulabi Aankhen Jo Teri Dekhi, Dil Ek Mandir Hai, Chal Akela Chal Akela, Kahin Door Jab Din Dhal Jaye, Na Tum Hamen Jano, Bekarar Karke Hume Yun Na Jaiye, Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli, Aye Mere Dil Kahin Aur Chal, Tari Annkh No Afini, Neele Gagan Ke Tale Dharti Ka Pyaar Pale, Main Koi Aisa Geet Gaoon, among others. The finale captured beautiful Garba songs with viewers dancing to the rhymes in their homes.
Dr. Buch was applauded by viewers for his beautiful voice and selection of songs.
A Vote of Thanks by Mr. Bipin Shah.
3. The Computer Class:
Prof Raj Vangapaty is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting on Sunday, October 11, 2020 from 10:30am to 12:30pm.
Topic: Computer Technology Course for India Home Members
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet 10:30 am
Join Zoom Meeting
https://indiahome.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 981 1412 6485
Passcode: 951325
4. The Yoga Class:
Our member Rupaben Dharia’s Yoga class is going in full swing as about 50 families participate on Zoom every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00am. The next class is on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. For your queries, please contact her at rdharia78@yahoo.com or by text at 917 435 1890.
ID: 715 3405 1087
Password: 6789
5. The Arts Class:
India Home has extended an invitation to our members to join the arts, creative writing and technology classes. Please contact Mrs. Kavita Shah, Creative Aging Director, at 917 825 1559 for the Zoom link as well as for new educational and informative events.
6. Future Programs:
Mr. Pankajbhai Parikh, VP, provided details of the future programs.
Please note the ID and Password for the programs (i) through (xii.)
ID: 516 607 5252
Password: 5252
(i) Adhikmas Lecture:
Inspirational and motivational lecture by Shri Giriraj Shastriji is planned on Thursday on October 15sponsored by a Well Wisher. Program is as follows:
15 October – હાસ્ય એ જીવનનો રસ છે. Thereafter, Bollywood songs by Mr. Rocky Patalia, courtesy of Mr Bharatbhai Goradia.
(ii) Musical Program:
A musical program by Dhomne Group with orchestra is planned on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 11:00am, sponsored by Mayurbhai & Rekhaben Trivedi, Dilipbhai & Rekhben Tolat and Rekhaben Gajiwala.
(iii) The World Traveler:
A musical program by Mr. Rinku Patel is planned on Thursday , October 22, 2020 at 10:30am. Thereafter, the globetrotter Mrs. Preety Sengupta, a lone traveler, will describe Extraordinary Destinations of the world.
(iv) Dance Program:
Kalanidhi Center of Performing Arts, Kanpur, will have a Garba Ramzat on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at 10:30am, sponsored by Mukund & Padma Mehta, Indraprasad & Mrudulaben Dave, and Rajendrabhai & Kokilaben Shah.
(v) Dr. Shyam Rao’s Presentation:
A musical program by Shyamal and Gargi Bhatt, sponsored by Mr. Harendra Sevak, is planned on October 29, 2020 at 10:30am. Thereafter, Dr. Shyam Rao’s presentation on Hospital Emergency visits.
(vi) Musical Program:
A musical program by Raj & Smruti Pandya and Family of Kentucky is planned on Saturday, November 7, 2020between 6:00 – 8:30pm. The Grand Sponsor of the program is Mr. B. Elango, Head US & Caribbean Operations, Bank of Baroda. Dr. Ishita Sheth (daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ashok & Priya Sheth) is a co-sponsor.
(vii) Musical Program:
A musical program by the Dhomne Group with orchestra is planned on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at 11:00am, sponsored by Jagadish & Shailaben Patel, Mansukhbhai & Ranjanben Patel and Aroonbhai & Shobhanaben Shah. (Pl note the original date of November 21 is changed to November 22.)
(viii) Musical Program:
A musical program Shyam Teri Bansi by the Dhomne Group with orchestra, is planned on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 11:00am, sponsored by Mrs. Nayanaben Gandhi, Mrs. Jayshreeben Vishnubhai Joshi, and Mr. & Mrs. Indravadanbhai & Hemangiben Shah.
(ix) Musical Program:
A musical program Ek Shaam Lata Ke Naam by Dhomne Group with orchestra is planned on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 11:00am , sponsored by Dinesh & Kailasben Shah, Dipak & Bhartiben Mehta and a Well Wisher.
(x) Musical Program:
A musical program Mukesh-Sada Bahar by Dhomne Group with orchestra is planned on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 11:00am, sponsored by Vijay Patel.
(xi) Musical Program:
A musical program by Dhomne Group with orchestra is planned on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 11:00am, sponsored by Drs. Virendra & Nalini Juthani.
Note:
Mr. & Mrs. Narendrabhai & Kaminiben Shah have sponsored a program. Details to be announced later.
(xii) Vishnu Sahsranam:
As advised earlier, Dr. Narendra Bhalodkar’s program on Vishnu Sahsranam is on every Monday from 10:00 to 11:00am. His next program will be on Monday, October 12, 2020.
(xiii) Bhajan Sandhya:
Brahmin Society of New York’s Bhajan Sandhya on Sunday, October 11, 2020 between 4:00 – 7:00pm. For information, pl contact Rajesh Pandya at 347 493 9774 or Chandrakant Shah at 516 301 6971. Flyer is attached.
(ixv) Music Program:
VTNY Senior Community Center has planned a musical orchestra on Sunday, October 25, 2020. For information, pl contact Navin Shah at 646 675 4666.
Flyer is attached.
Please stay healthy.
Mukund Mehta
October 10, 2020
Please stay healthy.
Mukund Mehta
October 10, 2020