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 P.O.BOX 5728 SRT NAGAR, NEW DELHI 110055 (BHARAT); Email: [email protected] No. Sm1614/2073 (For Private Circulation Only) Ashwin , Vik. Samvat 2073. Yugabda 5118 Tel: 91-11- 23517373; 16 October 2016 1. FESTIVALS: Datta Jayanti, also known as Centenary celebrations of Pandit Deendayal Jayanti commemorates the birth day Upadhyay, started last year, are going to continue celebration of Bhagwan Dattatreya (Datta), a this year also. This is the millennium year of combined form of the divine trinity of , Acharya Abhinavagupta’s life. He was the and . It is celebrated on Margashirsha foremost among the proponents of Shaiva Purnima, December 13 this year. Darsana. The theoretical analysis he presented on Dattatreya was the son of the sage and his “sound” is not only a treatise that speaks on the wife who did severe Tapas to beget a son efficacy of “sound” to lead one to God-realization, equal in merits as Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. but also a subject for deep study for modern On Datta Jayanti, people take bath early in the computer scientists. But, of all achievements, the morning in holy rivers or streams, and observe greatest achievement of his lifelong penance was fast. A is performed with flowers, incense, that he could resuscitate from the soil of Kashmir lamps and camphor. Devotees meditate on his the salient feature of the Sanatana culture that image and pray to Dattatreya with a vow to follow helps one to see unity in diversity. This is also the in his footsteps. They remember Dattatreya's work millennium year of the birth of the renowned saint and read the sacred books and from the south, great Ramanujacharya, the author Jivanmukta Gita, which contain the god's of “Sreebhashya.” Establishing social equality and discourse. Some temples like practicing Dharma in its pristine form in his life, Temple, Manik Nagar host an annual 7-day he was able to invigorate the sense of equality and festival in honour of the deity in this period. fraternity throughout the nation. This year, we are 2. PARAM PUJANEEYA also celebrating the 350th birthday of the tenth SARSANGHCHALAKJI’S VIJAYA Guru of the Sikh Panth, Sree Guru Govind Singh, DASHAMI UDABODHAN: Rashtriya who had donned the dual-mantle of a statesman Swayamsevak Sangh celebrated its 91st ststapana and a preceptor ( Meeri and Peeri) to protect the diwas on , October 11 at Reshim nation, society and Dharma, as also to uphold our Bagh, Nagpur. The celebration was preceded by a self-respect and annihilate wickedness. This year 3 kilometre path sanchalan by Swayamsevaks in also marks the birth centenary of Prajnachakshu brown pants. This was the first Vijayadashami Sree Gulabrao Maharaj. He, who called himself celebration after the brown full pants replaced the “daughter” of Sant Sree Jnaneshwar, had made khaki shorts. Retired Indian Economic Services painstaking study of our own as well as foreign officer Shri Satya Prakash Rai was the Chief Guest works on spirituality and empirical sciences. If we of the program. Other dignitaries present included carefully study the situation that we have been Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and facing for the last one year, we will certainly be CM Devendra Fadnavis, representatives of and convinced of the need for us to follow the Mahesh Yogi Mission. The gist of speech by PP teachings of these four illustrious great masters. Sarsanghachalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat follows. We wish all the subscribers and readers of SAMVAD , their families and well wishers, a very happy and prosperous Deepawali and the new year. – Samvad Team 1 The policies adopted by the government have cow-slaughter and cruelty to animals are resulted in dispelling away the sense of prohibited by law. But sometimes in some places disappointment previously discernible all over the in these states, the Go-sevaks have to do active country, and had built some measure of campaigns to ensure proper implementation of confidence, therefore the nation, it appears, is such laws. But they cannot be compared with moving forward. However, the political parties in those undesirable elements, who raking up the opposition are busy formulating strategies for their issue of cow-slaughter or spreading unfounded political gains, to focus on the shortcomings and rumours about cow-slaughter, are busy serving inadequacies of the government and the their narrow personal or political ends. In the administration.The picture we have been seeing in event of such incidents, politicians, while taking the past one year, giving us a clear vision of the sides with an eye on political gains, should also dirty tricks being played, is a matter of grave see to it that their thoughts, words and deeds are concern. The fundamentalist, extremist, divisive, helpful in lessening the feeling of hatred and ill- and selfish forces in the world, for whom an will and this is what society expects of them. efficient, united and self-confident Bharat with an The present conditions in the whole of Jammu & able government is an eyesore, are busy spreading Kashmir make our concern all the more their tentacles all over the country. There is an confounded. Major areas of the Kashmir valley, urgent need to take necessary protective steps to Jammu and Ladakh are less disturbed and the guard against walking into the trap of their deceit situation in these areas is well under control. There and subterfuges, aimed at creating an atmosphere should not be any compromise whatsoever on the of division and antagonism in the society. principle that the whole of Kashmir, including Sangh Swayamsevaks have stepped up their Mirpur, Muzzafarabad, Gilgit and Baltistan, is an efforts in this direction to prepare people’s minds inseparable and integral part of Bharat. There is an to find a solution to this problem through the urgent need to rehabilitate with honor and security Sangha Shakhas in various villages and locations. and ensuring all-round welfare, our Hindu Based on a detailed survey of 9000 villages in the brethren, who had migrated from those areas, and Prant called Madhya Bharat by the Sangh, it has the Pandits, who were forced out of the Kashmir come to our knowledge that presently, in 40% valley. The discriminatory approach of the state villages discrimination prevails on the issue of administration towards Jammu and Ladakh also temple entry; in 30% villages discrimination should be ended immediately. prevails in the matter of sources of water; and in The terrorist attack on our Army camp at Uri has 35% villages discrimination prevails on the use of underscored the need for continuous preparedness crematorium. Efforts are being made to find on the part of our combat forces, and the level of solution to these problems. Individuals and perpetual coordination and cooperation needed associations who stand for social good should also among the Army, Defense Forces and Intelligence become more active in the matter. Agencies, I heartily congratulate our Government Protection, enrichment and growth of indigenous and our valorous soldiers and all the wings of our varieties of cows that form a significant part of our Armed Forces, who, through an efficient and cattle wealth, is one of the mottos spelt out in the expert move, have given a firm and befitting reply Directive Principles of our Constitution. Sangh to this wanton attack. Swayamsevaks, many saints and other people The purpose of education is to improve efficiency, throughout the country are carrying forward this developing the sense of responsibility, and work as a sacred mission. In many of our states, cultivating national and social consciousness in an 2 individual. Along with acquiring knowledge and the people also, remaining harmonious, organized learning, the individual should have a sense of and alert should help the government and the responsibility, congenial attitude as a citizen, and administration and, if needed, should exercise be a good person leading a life based on values. their control, which is necessary for the Education should be such as to meet these progression of our national life. If all these three demands and the curriculum should be suitable to entities move in tandem in the same direction with satisfy these needs. perfect planning and mutual understanding, then Our experience shows that when children develop only we will be able to ensure our victory, proper behaviour, aim and good tendencies at defeating the evil designs, subterfuges and home, then only they work hard to pursue studies treachery of the demoniac forces and overcoming and show the discretion to put it to proper use. It is the difficulties and adversities we have been necessary that dialogues between elders and facing. children in families should start and continue. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is the organization Many saints, men and organizations are engaged that is working for only this mission of infusing in promoting such dialogues. In Sangh also, the Samaj with such divine qualities creating a “Kutumbaprabhodan” is one such activity, in helpful atmosphere by providing living examples. which our Swayamsevaks are very active. Rather To organize every individual through selfless and than waiting for someone from outside to take the unadulterated love and equip him to identify initiative, we have to start the process in our himself with the aim of taking this sacred Hindu families on our own. Nation to the pinnacle of glory in the world, to Different programmes, festivals, campaigns, etc., make Shakha Sadhana that helps one to cultivate being organised at the social level, are intended to physical, mental and intellectual faculties through impart social education and culture. In common and simple programmes, and to depute Maharashtra, groups organizing Sarvajanic such “Sadhaks” according to their efficiency, as (Public) Ganeshotsavas at many places have and when necessary, in different spheres of our conducted many good experiments. Some new national life to do the required work with a spirit initiatives have been made at the governmental of service, is the programme taken up the RSS. and non-governmental level, and it is for social (Visit www.rss.org for full summary of speech) activists and our Swayamsevaks to motivate more 3. DHARMA ALONE WILL HELP BHARAT and more people to take part in such activities. The ACCOMPLISH ITS GLOBAL MISSION: DR. innate organised state of society is the root cause BHAGWAT: RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohanrao that ensures perfect order, integrity, peace and Bhagwat has said that so long Dharma and culture progress of a nation and the world, and it is on the are in vogue in Bharat no power on the earth can basis of this truth, the Rashrtiya Swayamsevak cause any harm to our country. Dharma protects Sangh has been working continuously for the last everyone, he added. Addressing a seminar on the 90 years, and moving ahead. occasion of the 125th birth anniversary of the late The government should move in this direction Hanuman Prasad Poddar, founder of Geeta Press, with firmness, and the administration should at Gorakhpur he said that in absence of Dharma implement the government policies in this and Sanskriti, no one could save our country. direction with efficiency and enthusiasm, and both Hanuman Prasad Dixit, Director General of should perpetually ensure that, to the last man in ‘School of Good Governance and Policy Analysis’ the last row, everyone is happy, fine and safe and and Editor of Geeta Press Radhye Shyam Khemka enjoys a life of contentment. On the other hand, also spoke on this occasion. 3 4. DUSSERA-MILAN IN JAPAN: "Dussera- that first thing we remember about Deendayal ji Milan" was organized by HSS Japan on 9th was his simplicity.| October at Community Hall, Ojima Koto-Ku “In a short span of time, one party completed the Tokyo, to utilize the auspicious occasion of journey from 'Vipaksh' to 'Vikalp' and this was "Vijaya-Dashmi" for connecting various Bharatiya due to foundations laid by Deendayal Ji. organizations which are actively working in Japan Organisation based political parties; this is a for quite some years including some senior contribution of Deendayal Ji. This was the identity Japanese personalities who are having close of the Jan Sangh and the BJP”, the PM remarked. relation with Bharat. This includes representatives RSS Sarkaryavaha Shri Bhaiyyaji Joshi, BJP from Odissa community, Maratha Mandal, Telgu President Shri Amit Shah and other dignitaries Sangham, Kannada group, Principals of Bharatiya were present at the occasion. The 15 volume set schools in Tokyo & Kawasaki and others. on Deendayal ji named ‘Deendaya Samagra’ has Honorable Ambassador of Bharat, Shri Sujan Ji been compiled under the guidance of Mahesh Chinoy was the Chief Guest who delivered very Sharma and several other scholars. inspirational speech stressing the need of "Bal- 6. SEEING DIVINITY IN ALL OF Gokulams" to connect next generation with HUMANITY IS THE CORE TENET OF Bharatiya culture. HINDUTVA: BHAGAIAH: “Seeing divinity in All the community leaders were invited to give a all of humanity is the core tenet of Hindutva” said short introduction about the various activities Shri Bhagaiah, Joint General Secretary of which their respective groups have been doing. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Shri This was followed by the formal introduction of Bhagaiah who is on a tour to the United States of various activities being executed by HSS Japan in America was speaking at Vijaya Dashami last two years. celebrations at San Francisco Bay Area. The Another highlight of the event was the release of celebrations were held at the Ohlone College in two books, written by Shri Ravikumar 1) Yoga – Fremont on the 8th of October. Bharat’s Invaluable Gift to the World, & 2) Indian Attended by over a thousand volunteers of Hindu Heroism in Israle in Japan by Honorable Swayamsevak Sangh USA (HSS), from all age Ambassador. Shri Ravikumar also delivered groups, there were various demonstrations of inspirational Baudhik for Dussera-Milan. synchronised physical and cultural activities Dussera-Milan has been graced by the presence of including martial arts, Hindu folk dances, musical many Japanese friends including Japanese band, Yogasanas and Bhagavad Gita chanting. followers of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, The occasion was rendered colorful by the Secretary General Japan-India Association, Mr synchronized Lejim dance (folk dance from Yutaka Miyahara, Mr Enomoto, representative of Maharashtra) formations by a team of over Nippon Kaigi (Japan Conference), Japan's biggest hundred and fifty women. Nationalist group. . Rohit Rathish, Deputy Consulate General of 5. PM MODI RELEASES FULL VOLUMES Bharat at San Francisco who was present as a OF PANDIT DEENDAYAL UPADHYAYA’S Chief Guest at the celebrations talked about the WORKS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi significance of the festival and also talked of the released full volumes of works of Pandit initiatives taken up by the Bharatiya Government Deendayal Upadhyaya at New Delhi on 9th for the welfare of diaspora. Shri Ajay Shingal, the October. Addressing an event and recalling Pandit founder of Center of Dharma Studies at Graduate Deendayal Upadhyaya, the Prime Minister said Theological Union (GTU) at Berkeley, who was 4 also a guest at the occasion spoke of the Francisco, and Harvard Medical School used a importance of building scholars who are adept in rigorous study design to assess the biological Dharmic worldview. The function was also impact of meditation compared to vacation. They attended by leaders of the community and examined the effect of meditation on gene representative of different social, spiritual and expression patterns in both novice and regular linguistic organizations who interacted with Shri meditators. The researchers found that a resort Bhagaiah in the informal question and answer vacation provides a strong and immediate impact session after the celebrations. on molecular networks associated with stress and 7. FOREVER STAMP RELEASED immune pathways, in addition to short- term BY US POSTAL SERVICE: A Diwali stamp improvements in well-being, as measured by was launched at Washington by the US postal feelings of vitality and distress. A meditation service, capping seven-year-long efforts by retreat, for those who already used meditation Bharatiya Americans and influential American regularly, was associated with molecular networks lawmakers to commemorate the festival of lights. that are characterized by antiviral activity. The The stamp was unveiled at the Bharatiya molecular signature of long-term meditators was Consulate at an elaborate “first-day-of-issue” distinct from the non-meditating vacationers. The dedication ceremony on 5th October. . study was published in Springer Nature's journal The ceremony was attended by Consul General Translational Psychiatry. Ambassador Riva Ganguly Das, Congresswoman The meditation program included training in Carolyn Maloney, Diwali Stamp Project Chair meditation, yoga, and self reflection Ranju Batra, USPS Vice President for Mail Entry exercises. "Based on our results, the benefit we and Payment Technology Pritha Mehra, Bharat’s experience from meditation isn't strictly former Permanent Representative to the United psychological; there is a clear and quantifiable Nations Ambassador Hardeep Singh Puri and change in how our bodies function," said Rudolph eminent Bharatiya -American attorney Ravi Batra. Tanzi, PhD, Director of the Genetics and Aging “It has taken many years of hard work and Research Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital. advocacy but light has finally triumphed. Diwali "Meditation is one of the ways to engage in has received its long awaited commemorative restorative activities that may provide relief for stamp and rightfully joins the ranks of other major our immune systems, easing the day-to-day stress religious and cultural holidays such as Christmas, of a body constantly trying to protect itself. Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and Eid,” Maloney said. 9. SAMITI VIJAYADASHAMI UTSAV: Each Consul General Das said she was “honoured” to be Sevika is inspired with the mission of the Samiti part of history as the USPS releases the Diwali and uses the training she receives through her Forever stamp. association with the organisation to play her role “Now for the first time there is a stamp that in the life, said Dr Uma Vaidya, Vice-Chancellor celebrates Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists as of Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskrit University, Americans forever. The Diwali stamp will be a Ramtek while addressing the annual matter of pride for generations to come,” Ranju ‘Vijayadashami Utsav’ of Rashtra Sevika Samiti Batra said. at Maharshi Vyasa Sabhagriha in Reshambag 8. SYSTEMS BIOLOGY RESEARCH STUDY premises on October 2. REVEALS BENEFITS OF MEDITATION: The Pramukh Sanchalika took a brief review of Scientists from the Icahn School of Medicine at social, political and economic situation in Bharat Mount Sinai, the University of California, San after independence. Women in their role as 5 mothers shape the families and when they become 12. RENEWED INDIA-UAE TIES: awakened they play an important role in protecting Crown Prince’s ‘yes’ to R-Day event, big boost the motherland. Such women are required and the The coming of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sevikas should dedicate their lives to save the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, as chief mothers and motherland, she appealed. guest at India’s Republic Day function in 2017, Earlier, the Sevikas demonstrated different brings home a strong political message. At a time physical drills, combating techniques, yogasana, when the India-Pakistan relationship has been etc. Prominent among those who were present on seriously rocked, his acceptance of the invitation the occasion were former Pramukh Sanchalika shows a paradigm shift, as the United Arab Pramilatai Medhe, former Nagpur mayor Dr Emirates (UAE) has been a traditional ally of Kalpana Pandey, Nagpur karyavahika Karuna Pakistan. Though the decision to invite him was Sathe and others. . taken much before the current India-Pakistan 10. A SAGA OF NATIONAL UNITY: It was a stand-off, drawing the influential powers of the great day of celebrating Bharat’s military power Gulf closer to India will help us fight cross-border and striking capabilities by instituting greatest terror. naval Emperor Rajendra Chola's portrait at Narendra Modi, who became the first Indian Mazgon Docks Shipbuilders, the Bharatiya Navy's Prime Minister in 34 years to visit the UAE, in power centre in Mumbai, by Governor of August last year, raised the bilateral ties to a new Maharashtra & Tamil Nadu Dr Vidyasagar Rao high. Since the creation of the UAE Federation in and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra 1971, the relationship between the two countries Fadnavis on September 30. flourished, with increasing trade playing a major The function began with former Member of role. During 2015-16, India's exports to the Gulf- Parliament Shri Tarun Vijay who conceptualized Cooperation Council (GCC) countries increased the program, narating about celebratins of 1000th considerably and trade with the UAE was recorded year of the coronation of Chola emperor. at around $96 billion. Over the last few months, Governor Dr Vidyasagar Rao appreciated the the relationship has grown beyond trade, as the campaign to bring Tamil glorious icon to the other UAE has become one of the vocal nations in the parts of the nation and said it is time to strengthen region to support India in its war against terrorism. Bharat's naval power taking inspiration from During Prime Minister Modi's visit, the joint Rajendra Chola's great naval power one thousand statement issued by both countries repeatedly years ago. expressed concern over the terror threats coming 11. HSS UK SWAYAMSEVAKS IN UK from the neighbourhood. But it needs to be seen KABADDI TEAM: The English Kabaddi team how the UAE will deal with critical issues like for the world cup recently held at Karnavati – terror-financing. Ahmedabad interestingly had 6 swayamsevaks of Modi's constant foreign outreach has paid Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh HSS UK playing for dividend. His visit to the UAE received a positive the UK team. The contributions of HSS UK response, as the Emirates promised to invest (Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh) and National Hindu around $75 billion in the country's infrastructure Students' Forum (UK) in helping to first sector in the long term. The UAE's help to popularise the game of kabaddi through shkhas modernise India's infrastructure will play a critical and annual khel comprtition by NHSF and then role in generating employment in the country. form a powerful Kabbadi team have been Unlike other Gulf nations, the UAE is not much mentioned in the media. affected by the current economic slowdown. 6 Hence, deepening ties with the UAE may bring Shiva and Krishna. The architectural plan has been not only economic prosperity back home, but also finalised and a consultant appointed. help India play a larger role among the GCC 14. SANATANA DHARMA OFFERS countries. Given the fact that India is emerging as SOLUTIONS TO ECONOMIC PROBLEMS: among the fastest growing economies of the VIGYANANANDA: Vedic Sanatana Dharma has world, the UAE is also scaling its efforts to come the key for global peace, wealth, and prosperity. It closer to the former. India's reliance on the UAE is now the time to the roots of Sanatana Dharma for its oil imports will grow in the coming years and put them to use in our day-to-day life in with the ever-rising domestic demand. In terms of pursuit of solutions to the current problems imports, India is the third largest partner of the confronted by the world economy, said Swami UAE. Thus, both nations are mutually dependent. Vigyanananda, founder and global chairman of India's ambition to play a global role needs support World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) here on from the Gulf nations, which have remained strong Monday. players in boosting our economy for long. Apart He was delivering the keynote address on from this, the millions of Indians who are working “Making Society Prosperous” at a program in the Gulf nations also contribute significantly to organised by the Laghu Udyog Bharati, the growth of our economy. Thus, re-energising Unit. On this occasion, Hitendra Joshi, President ties with the UAE will be significant for India, and Prakash Patel, Secretary, Laghu Udyog both politically and economically. It is an Bharati briefed about the activities carried out by opportunity for New Delhi to turn the traditional LUB, Gujarat. The membership directory was business ties into a strong, long-term strategic launched on this occasion by LUB. partnership. 15. BHARATIYA DIASPORAS SHOULD BE (Editorial, Daily Pioneer 06 October 2016) LOOKED IN TERMS OF ITS STRENGTH, 13. ABU DHABI’S TEMPLE TO BE READY NOT NUMBERS SAYS PM MODI: Pravasi IN LESS THAN A YEAR: The first Hindu Bharatiya Kendra was inaugurated by Prime temple in Abu Dhabi will come up on 20,000 Minister, Narendra Modi, on 2nd October in New square metres of land at Al Wathba. “Al Wathba is Delhi. He said, “The Indian Diasporas should be just 30 minutes from Abu Dhabi City. It will be looked at, not just in terms of its numbers, but also close to the highway on Abu Dhabi-Al Ain road,” in terms of its strength. For years the term ‘brain said BR Shetty -chief executive officer of NMC drain’ has been in vogue. But if we look at the Healthcare and UAE Exchange, the businessman Diaspora as our strength we can convert it this to who heads the temple coordination committee. ‘brain gain’.” Elaborating on the size of the land, he said: “The On the occasion, the Prime Minister also visited temple will come up on 4.95 acres of compact and the exhibition on “Gandhi – Ek Pravasi.” He beautiful land. It will be the largest.” At present, launched a booklet on Yoga Protocol for Diabetes there are two Hindu temples and one Sikh control, and distributed prizes to winners of the gurudwara in Dubai. ‘Know India’ Quiz. Specifying the time frame, Shetty said: “It 16. STATEMENT BY THE PRIME shouldn’t take a year. It should be ready in eight to MINISTER OF CANADA ON NAVRATRI: nine months.” Inside the temple, the idols will be The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, of “deities Krishna, Maheshwara, Ayyappa and issued the following statement in recognition of more.” The temples in Dubai are dedicated to Navratri on 1st October.

7 Today, we join the Hindu community in Canada – University of the South Pacific in Fiji. The and around the world – to celebrate the beginning program included a Hindi essay competition on of Navratri. “Navratri is a celebration of the the topic- ‘Girmit History’ as reported by Vishvas triumph of good over evil. This year, it takes place Sapkal, the high commissioner of Bharat to Fiji. at the beginning of October, around harvest time. This followed an award ceremony and Ms. Ranjini “To mark this occasion, families and loved ones Raj won a trip to Bharat of 25 days long. gather over nine nights to worship, dance, and Apart from that, a movie based on Girmit history celebrate, culminating in the tenth night of by Dr. Mohit Prasad was also screened on the festivities……On behalf of our family, Sophie and program. The movie is named ‘A for Apple’ and it I invite all Canadians to reflect on the important received huge applause. contributions of Canada’s Hindu community to 19. TO BE OBSERVED AS our national fabric, and extend our warmest NATIONAL AYURVEDA DAY: The ministry regards to everyone celebrating Navratri.” of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, 17. RSS CONGRATULATES ARMY FOR Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) has SUCCESSFUL SURGICAL STRIKES IN announced its decision to observe Dhanvantari POK: Showering all praises for the Bharatiya Jayanti, popularly known as Dhanteras, as Army for destroying terrorists’ training camps in National Ayurveda Day every year. The first PoK through successful ‘surgical strikes’, RSS National Ayurveda Day would be observed on Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohanrao Bhagwat said that October 28. The theme for this year is 'Ayurveda the army accomplished the task the country has for Prevention and Control of Diabetes'. been waiting for all these years. 20. ISRO’S COMMUNICATION SATELLITE Bhagwat was addressing a gathering of elites at a GSAT-18 SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED: book release function here held to commemorate Bharat’s communication satellite GSAT-18 was the 1000th birth anniversary of philosopher and launched successfully by the European Ariane 5 Sanskrit scholar Abhinav Gupta, from Kashmir. VA-231 launch Vehicle in the early morning hours At the same function, he released the book on on 6th October.The 3404 kg GSAT-18 carries 48 Acharya Abhinav Gupt titled “Sampurna communication transponders in C-band, upper Sancharvid: Acharya Abhinav Gupt”. extended C-band and Ku-band for providing Sri Sri Ravishankar of Art of Living who also various services to the country. attended this book release function also 21. SHRI VISHWA NIKETAN: Pravas: Shri congratulated the brave Bharatiya soldiers for their Ravikumar, sah samyojak Vishwa Vibhag valour and accomplishment. returned from his tour to HongKong, Singapore An official RSS statement while praising the and Japan. Visitors: action said , “By conducting successful strikes on FOOD FOR THOUGHT: If one undertakes terrorists launching pads in Pakistan occupied retrospection of the day's events, one must do it Kashmir (PoK), the Indian Army has proved its regularly at the appointed hour, not fitfully, not capability. Congratulations Indian Army”. doing it today, neglecting to do it tomorrow and 18. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH PACIFIC the day after and then taking it up again on the CELEBRATES ‘HINDI’:On the day of the fourth day. Such irregular practice is not popular ‘Hindi Diwas’, that is celebrated to honor conducive to the confirmation of the habit of and promote both the Hindi-speaking community retrospection. – Bhagwan Mahavir of the world and the national language of Bharat - Hindi; an amazing program was held at the JAI SHREE RAM 8