REPORT ON INTERACTION WITH MOHYAL YOUTH Held at Mohyal Foundation on 27 July 2014 Gen: As a follow up of the Youth Camp held at Vrindavan from 28 to 29 March 2014, a interaction with selected Mohyal youth was held at Mohyal Mohyal Mitter Foundation New Delhi, on 27 July 2014.

ONE OF INDIA'S OLDEST JOURNALS Aim: The aim of this programme was to interact with our youth and guide Established in 1891 them, on how to become effective ambassadors of our community. Volume 58 Issue No.9 September, 2014 Conduct of the programme: The youth was given an opportunity to interact Chief Editor : Mehta O.P. Mohan with the Leadership of GMS. Two sessions were held as under: Joint Chief Editor : P.K. Dutta (a) Session No.1 (before lunch): Mohyaliat, what does it mean and what Editor English : D.V. Mohan needs to be done at grassroots level to spread the message of brotherhood. Jt. Editor English : Lt. Col. L.R. Vaid Asst. Editor English : K.G. Mohan (b) Session No.2 (after lunch): GMS, what it has done so far, what more is Editor Hindi : Ashok Lav expected of it and suggestions on how to further bond the Community together. Ownership: General Mohyal Sabha N. Delhi - 67 Place of Publication: New Delhi Welcome address by Shri Yogesh Mehta, Secretary Youth Wing: After the Languages in which it is published: Mohyal Prayer led by Smt. Sunita Mehta, Secretary Istri Wing, Shri Yogesh English & Hindi Mehta welcomed the participants and said that the youth has been again, Periodicity: Monthly given an opportunity to share their experiences and we look forward to Retail Selling Price: Single copy: Rs. 20.00 hearing from them. He requested the participants to first, introduce Annual Subscription- Rs. 200.00 themselves to Shri B D Bali who had taken his seat on the dais, amongst All cheques/drafts should be drawn in favour of thunderous applause and loud shouts of JAI MOHYAL. GENERAL MOHYAL SABHA (REGD.) DELHI and sent to: Mohyal Foundation, Opening address by Shri B.D. Bali, President GMS: Shri B.D. Bali spoke A-9, Qutab Institutional Area, U.S.O Road, from his heart and said that he and his colleagues were very keen and Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi-110067. anxious to handover the reigns to the next generation and requested the Ph.: 011-26560456, 26561504, youth to actively participate in the Community affairs. Community Service Email: [email protected] means selfless service to the community without ego and arrogance and Email: [email protected] the youth should reach out to our people living in rural areas and find out, Website:www.mohyal.com/mohyalonline.com how we can help them and bring happiness in their lives. He said, some work has already been done in this direction to financially help our MOHYAL BHAWAN underprivileged brethren, but a lot more needs to be done. He said the EG-29, 30-30A, Inderpuri, New Delhi-110012 world has become very competitive and it will be very difficult to survive Phone: 011-25835123 unless we get educated and develop professional skills and GMS has the MOHYAL ASHRAM-HARIDWAR resources and is keen to help the economically weaker sections of our Biradri. Mohyal Ashram Marg, Haridwar-Rishikesh Road, Lt. Col. L.R. Vaid: Moderator, briefed the youth on mode of conduct of the Bhoopatwala (Opp. Shanti Kunj), Haridwar. Chanchal Mohan, Manager (M. 09219181094) programme and motivated them to be active participants. He then requested R.K. Dutta, Astt. Manager (M. 09837214696 Shri P.K. Dutta, Vice-President GMS, to set the ball rolling by sharing his Ph.: 09219441137, 09219443813 thoughts on Mohyaliat.

MOHYAL ASHRAM-VRINDAVAN Shri P K Dutta, Vice President GMS: He said that our forefathers laid out a Plot No.23, Ashram Vihar, Chhatikra Road, social code of conduct–Dastur-ul-Amal-Mohyali in 1905, a written document Vrindavan (U.P.) aimed at eradicating social evils and norms for everlasting unity and progress Mob.: 09917035511, 09917035522 of the community. It crusaded against female infanticide, in favour of widow Sh. S.K. Sharma (Mob. 09810909663) remarriage and against child marriage. The Mohyals are very proud of their (7359712959) seven castes and the number seven has a special significance. It signifies Printed and published by Shri D.V. Mohan, on the seven days of the week, seven wonders of the world seven notes of the behalf of General Mohyal Sabha (Regd.) and musical scale, seven primary colours of the rainbow, sapt chakras of the printed at Dutta Press, B-9/3, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase-II, New Delhi-110020, and Kundalini, seven pheras as part of the marriage ritual, seven petals of the Published at Mohyal Foundation, A-9, Qutab Lotus Flower and the Sapt Rishis. He said that he was connected with the Institutional Area, USO Road, New Delhi-110067. Mohyals since his childhood because of his father and he looks forward for Editor- Shri O.P. Mohan.

3 an opportunity to help Mohyals. He requested the youth (f) Shri Pankaj Bali from Ambala, said mohyaliat should to repeat after him some catchy slogans which were start from your home and we should encourage members basically motivators to being good Mohyals. of our families to regularly attend meetings of local sabhas and make positive contributions. Navdeep Dutta & Ishan There were 50 participants representing Mohyal Sabha’s Bakshi shared his views and offered their services to the Amritsar, Ambala City, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Faridabad, GMS. Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Khanna, Kurukshetra, Lambra, Ludhiana, Mehrauli, Najafgarh, Panipat, Rohini, Uttam (g) Shri Shyam Sunder Mohan from Yamuna Paar, said Nagar, West Zone and Yamuna Paar. All the participants he is linked with his Sabha since 1966 thanks to his father. actively participated in the discussions, shared their He said we should avoid criticizing each other and instead experiences of Mohyaliat and made positive suggestions. concentrate to work for the community. He and Shri Vinod Views expressed by them on the subjects discussed in Bali said they were ready to undertake any task given to both the sessions, are given below: them. (a) Shri Rit Mohan from Panipat, was the first speaker (h) Shri Anil Dutta from Amritsar, said their Sabha has been and he said that, the Mohyals staying in the Ambala belt revived after 30 yrs. and he is committed to work for the in the rural areas were not well off and needed financial betterment of the community. help. They could be identified if the youth could reach them after making a tour programme in consultation with (j) Shri Ashwani Bakshi from Ambala, made a forceful the Presidents of their Sabha, and spend one week in speech and requested the youth to take initiative and each area. He asked the youth to willingly take explain the programmes & policies of GMS to the general responsibility and ask themselves, what they can do for public. This can only be done if they regularly attend the community. He praised the GMS for bringing the meetings of their Sabha’s and GMS which will help them community to the present level of prosperity and involving to interact with the elders & get updated. He said GMS the youth in the community affairs. Shri Naveen Vaid said has done a lot for the community and is always ready to the youth should work quietly without expecting anything help. He recommended that a coordinator should be in return. appointed for each sabha. (b) Shri Vikas Bali from Chandigarh, said that we learn (k) Smt. Neelima Mehta from Faridabad said, local sabha’s Mohyaliat from our Homes watching our parents, giving have to be more active and should go all out to implement due respects to the elders and translating their dreams programmes of GMS. Shri Dhruv Datta had the same into reality, and we should not get discouraged if our efforts views. are not appreciated at times. Shri B.D. Bali has done a (l) Shri Munish Bali from Ludhiana, narrated an interesting great service to the community by creating assets like incident to highlight the attitude of society at grassroots our Ashrams which will be remembered by generations level. He said the youth is ready for action and needs to come. He said that ladies should be encouraged more, guidance. Rajiv Chhibber had the same views. He added to come forward & participate in Mohyal activities. His wife Education is very important for growth. who is also a leading Advocate said that though she is not a mohyal by birth, but she feels proud to have married a (m) Shri Harsh Datta from Najafgarh, said GMS has done Mohyal and because of him she finds that Mohyals are a a lot for the community and Shri B.D. Bali is a great great community on the march forward. motivating factor. He offered his unconditional services to the GMS. (c) Shri Yashwant Dutta from Dehradun, said when they were returning after the youth camp at Vrindavan, their (n) Shri Vineet Bakshi from Uttam Nagar, said we should mini bus brokedown near Muzafarnagar around 2300 hrs. help the needy, who should be carefully identified so that They asked for help from Mohyals in Roorkee who undeserving people do not take advantage. responded very quickly and were with them with food and (o) Shri Santosh Vaid from Kurukshetra, shared his two vehicles within 45 minutes. This is mohyaliat. experiences of his childhood, when they were not allowed (d) Shri Rajesh Chhibber from Rohini, suggested that local to express themselves. He said times have changed and sabhas should be more active and should extend help to today 15 to 20 youth attend their sabha meetings as active the youth to connect with members of the Biradri Deepak participants. Their contingent for this programme included Mohan suggested that a education centre should be made Shri Vinod, Shri M.K. Bakshi, Shri Mohit Bakshi, Shri to educate the youth in various fields. Puneet Bakshi, Shri Nihal Vaid & Shri Ankit Vaid & Smt. Nisha Vaid. (e) Shri Rajeev Chhibber from Mehrauli, suggested that youth should work for the welfare of the community at the (p) Shri Pradeep Datta from Lambra, said that their sabha grassroots level. Shri Ashok Chhibber had the same views. has done a lot of work in getting shy Mohyals to come Shri Dhruv Vaid was the youngest participant, full of Josh, forward and join the main stream. They were working as a ready to undertake any responsibility. team under the leadership of Shri Gautam Mohan. Shri Rajat Mohan and Shri Pankaj Mohan were all praise for

4 Mohyal Mitter / SEPTEMBER 2014 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan the GMS and said that they will undertake any task given possible help to bring cheer in their lives – giving an by Shri B.D. Bali. Shri Vijayant Bali concurred. opportunity to help their children get educated is most important. Youth should help by going to rural areas and (q) Shri Ujwal Bali, Anubhav Vaid & Pawan Bali comprised getting connected with them. They should plan their move in the Jalandhar team. consultation with the Presidents of their Sabha’s. He gave (r) Shri Rajiv Rai Mehta from Khanna, said unemployment is his blessings and asked the youth to continue working for a major problem faced by the youth but they were very lucky the Community and help the underprivileged members of the to have Shri Vinod Dutt with them, who made sure that community. Mohyals were not without jobs. Shri O.P. Mohan, Sr. Vice-President GMS: In his vote of thanks, Shri Vinod Kumar Dutt, MD Chanakya Dairy Products Ltd. he said that he was very happy to be with the youth since it was requested to share his experiences. gave him the energy to keep him fit. He said that he was attending the meetings of the Sabha since 1980 and finds, a Shri Vinod Kumar Dutt, President Mohyal Sabha, Khanna: He great improvement in the way things are being done now. briefly mentioned about his visit to Naraingarh where he met He advised the youth to work selflessly and to be positive three Mohyal families who were daily wagers but were very always. He thanked everyone for making this event keen to educate their children. Detailed report is being memorable. He praised Shri Yogesh Mehta for his dedication, published in this issue of Mohyal Mitter. He gave a very hardwork and his organising ability and said that Yogesh is a motivating talk, encouraging the youth to setup their own Gem and a great asset to the Community. In the end he said, business. He gave details of finances involved and said that, I give my Blessings to all of You. there were no risks since the government was giving subsidies to entrepreneurs. His motto ,do not look for jobs The meeting ended with clapping of hands and loud shouts but create and give jobs. of JAI MOHYAL. This was followed by lunch break. MOHYAL PLAY SCHOOL, HARIDWAR Before starting the second session, Dr. Rattan Datta, Shri B.L. Chhibber and Shri J.C. Bali were requested to address Mohyal Playschool Haridwar, organized Cool Summer the youth. Camp from 20 May to 8 June 2014, during which various activities were carried out. Stage performance was held Dr. Rattan Kumar Datta, Hony. CEO Merit: He said, the GMS on 8 June 2014. The kids sang as a group on the stage established the Mohyal Education & Research Institute of ‘We shall overcome`. Parth & Muskan Sharma spoke on Technology in 1999, essentially to impart computer education Rabindra Nath Tagore, Prisha and Urvi spoke about their to Mohyal children. MERIT has been trying to attract Mohyal mothers, Sehaj spoke on her class teacher, Naman Dutta students by giving incentives including subsidy in tution fees. spoke on himself. The children then performed a skit. The Details of the courses being run have been published in the Capseller and the monkey, which was followed by two June issue of Mohyal Mitter. He motivated the youth and told dance performances. them, to tell their friends and relatives to make use of this facility which has been created for them. The children were taken for a picnic to Lacchiwala on 1st Shri B.L. Chhibber, IRS, Vice-President GMS: Shri B.L. June 2014. They played Antakshari in the Bus, walked in Chhibber said that the GMS was founded on 24 May 1891 at a queue to the shaded tree where the mats had been Lahore and its original name was Mohyal Mitter Sabha.The spread by the accompanying staff, and enjoyed their lunch first meeting was convened on 20 September 1891 which at 1200 hrs. Also took a splash in the pools, took was attended by 29 veteran Mohyals. The sabha was photographs and were visibly were very happy. rebaptised as General Mohyal Sabha (GMS) in 1901 and is Mango Party was organized on 4 July 2014–teachers the apex body of the Community. After partition the GMS first taught the children how to eat mangoes using spoons and shifted to Amritsar in 1947 and then to Delhi in 1955 .He napkins. Yellow Day was organized on 11 July 2014- than explained in detail the welfare activities being carried everyone came dressed in Yellow. A small birthday party out by the GMS for the Community. The results are visible was organized on 31 July 2014. which we can all see and take pride. The aim now is to reach out to our underprivileged members staying in rural areas The activities were organized to familiarize the children and extend all possible help to them. The Community is on on simple things of life ie learn through playing. the march forward under the dynamic leadership of Shri B.D. Bali and our vibrant youth. Shubhangi Bishnoi, co-ordinator Mohyal Play School Haridwar Shri J.C. Bali, Senior member of the Community: Shri J.C. Bali recalled the days when they used to meet at Inderpuri and GRATEFUL THANKS literally had no resources, but were determined to get the Community together and take it forward. He said those I have received numerous greeting cards, telephone calls dreams, have become a reality and we are rapidly progressing and messages on eve of my birthday from Mohyal keeping in mind the ground realities as they exist today. brothers & sisters from all over India for which I am extremely grateful. I deeply appreciate the sentiments Shri B.D. Bali, President GMS: In his concluding remarks expressed which I fully reciprocate wishing all of them said, he was very happy to see the enthusiasm amongst the youth. Each Sabha should appoint a co-ordinator for the leg best of health, happiness and all round prosperity. work & co-ordination with the GMS. The economically weaker Rzd. B.D. Bali, President GMS section of our community needs to be located and given all

Donate Rs.11000 towards Adopt a Child Trust Mohyal Mitter / SEPTEMBER 2014 5 Devika Dutta Brought Laurels to the Community Devika Dutta d/o Ch. Sudir/Annia Dutta of Virginia, USA has brought laurels to the family as well as the Biradari by winning NEWS the prestigious Prince Williams Ice Center Figure Skating 1. MERIT, as a study centre of IGNOU, has got 87 students for Competition held at July-Dec, 2014 semester of BCA & MCA program. It includes st Woodbridge, Virginia, USA on 32 students of BCA 1 Semester, 10 students of BCA 2nd June 01, 2014. She won two Semester, 12 Students of BCA 3rd semester, and 17 students of th rd Gold Medals in the Juvenile BCA 5 Semester and 16 students of MCA 3 Semester. level competition. Apart from 2. Mr. Dushyant Dutta, Senior Faculty has resigned from MERIT these she had already won and a send off was given to him on 30th July 2014 by Staff and many Ice-Skating Competitions students of MERIT. held in St. Petersburgh, Russia 3. Ms. Neha Sharma has been appointed as Faculty in MERIT on and Narva, Estonia. Devika is 20th August 2014. granddaughter of Ch. Mohan 4. A decision for setting up of MERIT branch at Yamuna Nagar Dutta (Former President and was taken by the President GMS for which the design is being Patron of Mohyal Sabha finalized. Amritsar) and Niece of Ch. Anil Dutta (Member-Managing 5. Admission Open: Committee, GMS). On this happy occasion Ch. Anil Dutta (i) MERIT Pvt. ITI donated Rs.1100/- towards Education fund of GMS. Course: Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) meeting at Mohyal Foundation New Blossom on 27th July 2014 on becoming th Last date for Admission: 30 August 2014  Achin Mehta (Mohan) is grandparents-were blessed with (ii) Jamia Millia Islamia (Jamia Study Centre: JSC-39(P)) blessed with son on 17 July 2014. a grandson on 19 July 2014. Courses: CCHNT (Certificate in Computer Hardware & Network  Shri Suresh Dutta and Smt. Technology), CCIT (Certificate in Computer & Information Sakshi Dutta were blessed with Technology) a daughter Sunishka on 9 Janu- Last date of Admission: 4th September 2014 ary 2014. On this happy occasion For further details contact: MERIT Add: A-9, Qutab Institutional Area,USO Road, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi–110067 Ph.: 011-26968829, 26961182 Mob.: 8800183233 Email: [email protected], [email protected] Website: www.meritlogics.com MANAGER, Asst. MANAGER & HOUSE KEEPER On this happy occasion the Applications are invited for appointment of grandparents Shri & Smt. Manager, Assistant Manager and House Devinder Mehta (Mohan), B- 20/ T2, Dilshad Garden, Delhi- 95, Keeper at our Ashrams. Candidates with Mob. 9717983938, donated Hotel Management Experience/Defence Rs.501/- to MS Rohini & Rs.251 the grandparents Dr. Satish to GMS. Dutta and Smt. Savita Dutta, background/Hospitality background will be Jagat Colony Lalheri Road preferred. Candidates should be vegetarian  Shri Harsh and Smt. Namarta Khanna-141401, donated Dutta, Najafgarh, distributed Rs.250/- to GMS. and teetotaller, should be between 50 yrs. to fresh khoya barfi during the 65 yrs., should be computer savy and should be physically fit & good administrator Mundan Ceremony Mundan ceremony of Madhav Salary: Negotiable Chhibber son of Dr. Seema and Nabhgesh Chhibber Sector-44 Please send your updated resume alongwith Noida, was performed at Kridha your photograps at the earliest to Residency, Vrinda-van on the auspicious day of Ganga Dussehra ie 8th June 2014. On Shri D V Mohan this happy occasion his grandpar- Secretary General –GMS ents Smt. Saroj & Shri S.P. Chhibber of Model Town Yamuna A 9 Qutab Institutional Area ,USO Road Nagar, donated Rs.501/- to GMS Jeet Singh Marg New Delhi 110067 towards Mohyal Ashram Fund Vrindavan.

6 Mohyal Mitter / SEPTEMBER 2014 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan GREETINGS – GMS wishes for His grace & bounty in abundance, good health & long life for all fraternity members whose birthdays are in the months of Aug. & Sept. 2014 — D.V. Mohan Secretary General  On behalf of Ladies Mohyal  Rohit Mehta (Mohan): The  Dr. Sameer Mehta from  Shri S.N. Dutta, was born on Sabha Dehradun, Mrs. Indu 18th birthday of Rohit Mehta Baroda, will celebrate his 37th 15 Aug. 1926 at Sanjoli, Shimla (Mohan), s/o Smt. Amita Mehta birthday on 16 September and Shri Suresh Kumar Mehta 2014, while his wife Smt. Neha and grandson of the late Smt. Mehta will celebrate her 34th Kamla Mehta & Shri Bansi Lal birthday on 20th August 2014. Mehta, was celebrated at their They are blessed with a daugh- ter Asmi 6 yrs & son Aarnav Mehta 2 yrs. Dr. Sameer Mehta is the grandson of late Shri Baldev Dutt Mehta & Smt. Raj Kumari and son of Shri Kulbir and Smt. Shobha Mehta. The

Bali Datta sent good wishes to and is now settled at 8/11, their President Mrs. Lalita Kalkaji Extn. New Delhi-19. th Dutta, on her birthday on 27 On the occasion of his 89th July 2014. Mrs. Lalita Dutta is birthday, he has donated an- successfully running her res- other Rs.20,000/- to be cred- taurant business–Lalita’s residence WZ-39, Vishnu th ited in the already existing Parantha Point in Bangalore Garden, New Delhi, on the 10 Trust Ch. Harnam Das Datt, and Lalita’s Food Junction at August, 2014 with great pomp Pritam Dei and Smt. Pushpa Krishan Nagar in Dehradun. and show. On this occasion, Datta Education Trust Fund. She and her husband Shri Havan was performed, Shri S.N. Dutta is contributing Bhupender Dutta are active attended by relatives, friends Rs.5100/- to this Trust every members of Mohyal Sabha and near & dear, who Mehta family donated Rs.250 month. The total balance in the Dehradun. Her son Shri Dinesh conveyed their good wishes each to GMS and MS Trust will now be Rs.5,84,200. Kumar Dutta & daughter-in-law and blessed him for a happy, Modinagar on this occasion. Smt. Rajni Dutta are active rd healthy, scholarly long life.  Aarnav Mehta (2 yrs.): On this  On the occasion of 3 birth- members of Yuva Mohyal occasion Mehta family donated day of Aanya Bali Chopra, Sabha Dehradun. On this happy occasion, his parents, Smt. Amita Mehta & Rs.250/- to MS Modi Nagar and On this happy occasion the Shri Suresh Kumar Mehta Rs.250/- to GMS.–Kulbir Mehta, family donated Rs.501/- each donated Rs.251/- to Mohyal M. 9979509386 to GMS, Mohyal Sabha Sabha (West Zone).–Suresh  Smt. Neeru Datta, President Dehradun and Ladies Mohyal Kumar Mehta (Mohan) Mob.: Istri Wing and Shri Manmohan Sabha Dehradun. 9211373712.  Smt. Manisha Dutta, C4C/  Smt. & Shri Arun Bali cel- 115, Janakpuri New Delhi, do- ebrated the birthday of their son on 13 July 2014 . On this

Dotee of Wg. Comdr. Inder Kumar Bali, the family made a donation of Rs.11000/- towards the Education Fund Scheme un- der Adopt a Child Trust.

Datta Vice President of MS APPEAL FOR Ambala City, celebrated the birth- DONATIONS day of their daughter Nalini Datta nated Rs.5100/- to GMS on the on 14 Aug. 2014. Nalini Datta is Please donate liberally for construction work on Holy occasion of birthday (19th Au- happy occasion the grandfa- working with LG India at Noida. On this happy occasion her par- Samadhi of Baba Thakkar Ji gust 2014) of her husband Dr. ther donated Rs.200/- to the Maharaj, to MS Gurdaspur who Sridharan Rengaswamy. local sabha. ents donated Rs.251/- each to GMS and MS Ambala City. have undertaken this task. Mob: 09417313300, 09781921009.

Donate Rs.11000 towards Adopt a Child Trust Mohyal Mitter / SEPTEMBER 2014 7 Examination of CBSE from Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, Minister HRD GMS MANAGING COMMITTEE Govt. of India. She is a teacher in DAV Sr. Secondary School, Ambala MINUTES OF THE MEETING City. (b) Miss Devika Dutta: She won two gold medals in the Juvenile Date : 17th August 2014 level competition, in the prestigious Prince Williams Ice Center Venue : Mohyal Foundation, New Delhi Figure Skating Competition held at Woodbridge, Virginia USA on Attendance : 50 01 June 2014. She has also won Ice Skating Competitions held in In Chair : Mehta O.P. Mohan, Sr. Vice President Russia and Estonia. In the absence of Shri B.D. Bali, President GMS, Shri O.P. Mohan (c) Shri Nalin Chhibber: He has been selected for Nuclear Research Sr. Vice-President presided over the meeting. After the Mohyal by CERN, which is based in Geneva, Switzerland. He is the only Prayer, led by Smt. Krishan Lata Chhibbber Secretary Matrimonial, one (B.Tech), selected from India. Shri D.V. Mohan Secretary General, proceeded to conduct the New Trusts Opened: (a) Shri Narinder Chhibber, Secretary Mohyal business of the House. Sabha Panipat, opened a New Trust with a initial amount of Rs.5100/ Sad News: The House stood up and observed two minutes silence - in the name of Shri Ram Parkash Mehta Chhibber Widow Fund in memory of the following members of our Biradri who left for their Trust. heavenly abode recently. (b) Smt. Jyoti Mehta, Faridabad, opened a New Trust with a initial 1. Er. A.S. Mehta (Patron GMS) of Faridabad, expired on 14th July amount of Rs.11000/- in the name of her late husband Shri A.S. 2014. Mehta Education Fund Trust. 2. Prof. MD Chaudhary of Canada & Brother-in-law of Shri O.P. Addition to existing Trust: Shri SL Datta, S-180, GK 2 New Delhi, Mohan, Sr. Vice President GMS, expired on 14th July 2014. donated Rs. 2 lacs in memory of his son Maj. Gen. Sudhir Chander 3. Shri Ram Prakash Mehta Chhibber of Panipat, expired on 24th Datta on his first Barsi on 11 Aug. 2014, to be credited in Shri S L July 2014. Datta & Smt. Sita Datta Trust. 4. Shri Vijay Kumar Vaid s/o Shri Gulbir Raj Vaid of Vill-Seembla Langar Fund Donations Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan: (Ambala), expired on 02th July 2014 (a) Reported at last meeting 377 5. Smt. Savitri Datta w/o late Shri S.L. Datta of Janakpuri/Noida, (b) Received during the month 4 expired on 14th July 2014. (c) Progressive total 381 6. Shri Naveen Datta s/o Shri Prakash Chander Datta of Jaipur, Langar Fund Donations Mohyal Ashram Haridwar: expired on 7th August 2014. (a) Reported at last meeting 1586 7. Shri Kulbhushan Lal Datta s/o late Shri Girdhari Lal Datta, (b) Received during the month 30 expired on 21st June 2014. (c) Progressive total 1616 8. Smt. Sharda Datta w/o Late Shri Kewal Krishan Datta of Delhi, expired on 17th July 2014. Education Fund Scheme under Adopt a Child Trust: Following additional donations have been received. 9. Dr. Prabhat Kumar Mehta s/o late Shri Parma Nand Mehta of Jammu, expired on 27th July 2014. (a) Noida Mohyal Sabha Rs.11000/- Introduction of new comers: The following Mohyals, who were (b) Rzd. R D S Bali, New Delhi Rs.11000/- attending the meeting for the first time introduced themselves and (c) Wg. Cdr. M B Dutt, Panchkula Rs.11000/- were welcomed. (d) Bhai Om Prakash Chhibber, New Delhi Rs.11000/- (a) Shri Pankaj Bali Vikaspuri (Progressive total-29) (b) Shri Rajender Pal Mohan Rohini Pritampura GMS Life Members: The House approved grant of Life Membership (c) Dr. S.K. Vaid Gen Secy., MS Rohtak of GMS to four applicants, as recommended by the Membership Committee. Confirmation of Minutes: Shri D V Mohan, Secretary General read out the Minutes of the Managing Committee meeting held on Birthdays and Wedding Anniversary: The House conveyed its Best 13 July 2014, which were passed unanimously. Wishes to all Members and their Spouses who have their Birthdays and Marriage Anniversary in the month of August . Presentation of Accounts: Shri K.G. Mohan, Joint Secretary Finance, presented the Accounts since Shri Sushil Kumar, Secretary Speedy Recovery: Shri Kamran Dutta, President MS Agra, had to st Finance was indisposed due to eye problem. He gave the details of undergo emergency surgery on 1 August 2014 in Delhi, for removal Statement of Receipts & Payments for the month of June 2014, which were also passed unanimously. Financial Aid to Mohyal Sabha Gurdaspur: As mentioned in our meeting held on 13 July 2014, Mohyal Sabha Gurdaspur, had GMS MANAGING COMMITTEE requested for financial help, for construction work on the holy MEETING Samadhi of Baba Thakkar Ji Maharaj, our Saint of Kanjrur fame where a big mela is held every year on Basant Panchami. GMS, Will be held on Sunday 14th Sept., 2014 had donated Rs.1.5 lacs earlier, has sent, another donation of Rs. at 11.30 A.M. One lac on 7 August 2014 to Mohyal Sabha Gurdaspur. Being a noble cause, you are all requested to donate generously to Mohyal at MOHYAL FOUNDATION Sabha Gurdaspur. A-9, Qutab Institutional Area, U.S.O. Road, They made the Community Proud: It is a matter of great honour Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi-110 067 that the following achievers are part of our Community Phones: 26560456, 26561504 (a) Smt. Shashi Mohan: She received a letter of Appreciation for Mob: 9899369603 D.V. Mohan, Secretary General the stellar performance of her students in the Secondary School

8 Mohyal Mitter / SEPTEMBER 2014 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar of his left kidney being cancerous. The problem was detected when he went for a routine check up. The operation was successful but In Fond Memory of Dr. Mahinder Datt needs follow up action. Shri Sushil Kumar Chhibber is indisposed Dr. Mahinder Datt Chaudhry due to Eye Problem and may have to be operated again. The House s/o the late Chaudhry Dil Sukh wishes our Stalwarts, speedy recovery and very best of health . Rai Datta & Smt. Dayawanti Datt On the Spot Donations: A sum of Rs. 3,403/- was received as on of Kanjrur Dattan, passed away the spot donations. in his sleep on the morning of RESOLUTION MAJOR K R BALI MOHYAL SCHOOL DEHRADUN July 14th. He was a loving hus- band to his wife Kailash, of 59 Resolution passed unanimously at the meeting of the Managing years, and a devoted father to Committee of General Mohyal Sabha (Regd.), held at the Mohyal th his sons, Sunil and Raman and Foundation New Delhi, on the 17 August 2014. father-in-Iaw to Janet and Resolved unanimously that, in partial modification of the Resolution Valerie. In his waning years, his adopted in the meeting held on the 8th April 2007, the Managing passion was for his 3 grandchil- Committee of Major KR Bali Mohyal School Dehradun be, and is dren, Ross, Lisa and Anita. hereby reconstitued with the following members viz. Mahinder was born in 1928 in 1 Rzd. B.D. Bali, W-39, Greater Kailash-I, N. Delhi-48 Kanjrur Dattan, Punjab, which Chairman was then in India. He attended 2 Shri O P Mohan 191 Sector-21A Faridabad The Delhi School of Economics and then obtained a Ph.D. from 3 Shri S N Dutta B-9/3 Okhla Industrial Area N.Delhi-20 Duke University. He came to Canada in 1964 and after a years teaching at Carlton University, Mahinder joined the Political Sci- 4 Shri D V Mohan 200 MIG Flats Prasad Nagar N.Delhi-5 ence and Economics Department at RMC for the next three de- 5 Shri S K Chhibber C-80 Niti Bagh New Delhi-110049 cades. He also taught several Economics courses at Queen's 6 Maj. S S Datta A-1/257 Janakpuri New Delhi-110058 University. He retired in 1994 and then became a Professor 7 Shri N K Datta 356 Rajinder Nagar Dehradun. Emeritus. 8 The incumbent President of Mohyal Sabha Dehradun He will be deeply missed by his many friends in Kingston and 9 Smt. Shanta Mehta wife of Shri P D Mehta, D1/1122 Vasant the Indian community as well as friends and family in Canada, Kunj, New Delhi 11007 USA and India. 10 Shri Ashwani Bali C-15/S-2, Kaushambi, Ghaziabad Dr. Chaudhry was a humanist with a deep commitment to his 11 Shri Yogesh Mehta, QU 301B, Pitampura, New Delhi cultural roots. While he was a professor at the Royal Military 12 Dr. Avdesh Mehta G-367 Preet Vihar, Delhi-110092 College, Canada had a military exchange program with India and whereby one senior military officer came to RMC Shri S K Datta, Manager of the School, will continue to act as to train and be trained. Mahinder would welcome them to Kingston Secretary to the Managing Committee. and provided "a home away from home" as they visited the OPEN FORUM Chaudhry household often. (a) Mohyal Youth Beach Camp by MS Dehradun: Shri Yashwant Similarly, even though he was a professor at RMC, he was a Dutta, Secretary MS Dehradun, 09358321592, said that their Sabha great supporter of the India Student's Association at Queen's was organizing a youth camp at Byasi, Rishikesh from 27 Nov. to University. He was a source of guidance to the Indian student 29 Nov. 2014 for 60 youth. Interested youth are requested to contact community. Every year, as new Indian graduate students arrived Shri Yashwant Dutta and register themselves. Activities planned in Kingston from abroad, a handful were housed in the Chaudhry are Beach Cricket, Yoga session, Trekking, Cultural programe, Team household for a few days till they were able to settle in. building activities etc. Mohyal Ashram Haridwar will be the pickup When the Honorable Lester B. Pearson retired as Prime Minis- point. ter of Canada and came to Queen's as a Resident Scholar, the (b) Functioning of Local Sabha’s: Shri Vipin Mohan, President MS India Student's Association invited him to be the Chief Guest for Yamuna Nagar, suggested that the functioning of local Sabha’s their Annual India Day cultural event. The association requested needs to be reviewed and standardized, for effective co-ordination Dr. Chaudhry to escort the Honorable Lester B. Pearson to the and accountability. event and explain the many cultural faces of India to the Chief (c) Interaction with Mohyal Youth: Shri Ashwani Bakshi, Secretary Guest. On another similar occasion, the Association invited the MS Ambala City, said that it was a wonderful experience attending then Indian High Commissioner to Canada to be the Chief Guest the youth programme held at Mohyal Foundation on 27 July 2014. at a similar cultural event and the Association again asked Dr. The youth should reach out to our people staying in rural areas and Chaudhry to escort the High Commissioner to the event. give feedback to their Sabha and the GMS , and indicate what help He was a founding member of the Kingston Indian-Canada As- needs to be given. sociation and was an enthusiastic supporter of the Kingston (d) Responsibility towards the Biradri: Shri Rit Mohan, MS Panipat, Cultural Festival from its inception and continued to lead the In- said that we have to be true to ourselves and to the Biradri. Acts of dian community's participation in that annual event for many indiscipline and wrong doings should not be tolerated and should years. be condemned. Smt. Santosh Mehta, wife of late Shri Jagdish Lal Mehta (e) Mohyal Prathana: Shri S N Dutta, a Senior member of the donated Rs.11000/- towards Langar Fund of Mohyal Ashram Community, said that the Mohyal Prayer, which is recited before Haridwar, in the sweet memory of her brother-in-law, Prof. starting our meetings, has been there for ages and is extremely Mahinder Datt Chaudhry son of late Shri Dilsukh Rai Chaudhry, well written. He advised the members to follow the prayer in letter resident of 23 Wallace Place Kingston, Canada, who expired and spirit, in our daily live. on 14 July. Date of Langar: 14 July. The lunch was hosted by Shri S N Dutta. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair and recitation of Shanti Path . Contributed by: Vinod Dutta, Washington D.C. U.S.A.

Donate Rs.11000 towards adopt a child trust Mohyal Mitter / SEPTEMBER 2014 9 (c) Smt. Neeru Datta & Sh. of Shri M.K. Dutta staying in COMMUNITY NEWS CAPSULE Manmohan Datta donated Rs. Mohyal Colony Gurgaon. 250/- each to GMS & local sabha (b) Shri Balram Mehta, 85 yrs., on the forthcoming birthday of left for his heavenly abode on 28 AMRITSAR which was attended by Sh. J.P. their daughter Ms Nalini Datta July 2014. He was the husband Mehta. on14.08.2014. Date : 03.08.2014 of late Smt. Nirmala Devi Mehta Venue : Tiny Feet Pre-Pri- Statue of Amar Shaheed Major (d) Smt. Sushil Datta donated and brother in law of Shri M.K. mary School Vijay Rattan Unveiled: Sh. Anil Rs. 101/- to the local sabha on Dutta , mob 9910979562. Attendance : 28 Datta informed the house that the the forthcoming marriage anni- (c) Shri Kishori Lal Dutta, 91 yrs., In chair : Ch. Anil Dutta, statue of Major Vijay Rattan versary of his son Sh Navdeep left for his heavenly abode on 19 Sr. Vice-President Chowdhry (Datta), MVC son of Datta, & Smt. Rekha Datta on July 2014. He leaves behind Dr MD Chowdhry of Kanjrur 12.08.2014. three sons and two daughters. After the recitation of Gayatri Dattan was unveiled on 9th of (e) The house also congratulated He was the brother in law of Shri Mantra and welcome of guests July 2014 on the occasion of his Subhash Chhibber, Gen. Secre- the minutes of the last meeting th Smt Kiran Vaid & Sh Bhumi Dev 75 birth anniversary at Vijay tary of the Sabha. were read out and approved. Rattan Chowk, Ambala Cantt by Vaid for their forthcoming anni- versary on 21.08.2014. (d) Shri Nishant Dutta, 26 yrs., The house observed two minute Lt. Gen. Ravinder Partap Sahi. Major Vijay Rattan sacrified his (f) Sh. Brij Mohan Chhiber do- son of late Shri S.K. Dutta, Laxmi silence to pay obeisance to the Nagar Delhi, left for his heavenly departed souls. life while bravely fighting with the nated Rs 500/- to the local enemy during war with Pakistan sabha. abode on 11 July 2014. He was The house congratulated all on 17th of Decdmber 1971. relative of Shri Jagdish Lal Bali, members whose birthdays and (g) Smt. Neeru Datta & Sh. staying in Mohyal Colony anniversaries were in the month Youth Meeting with GMS Presi- Manmohan Datta donated Rs. Gurgaon. of August. dent Rzd B.D. Bali: The Secre- 151/- each to GMS & the local The minutes of the monthly tary also informed the house that sabha on the forthcoming birth- It was suggested to make a co- th meeting held on 6 July 2014 were on 27 of July he alongwith Mr day of their son in law Mr Uday read out , discussed and passed ordination committee to interact Navdeep Datta, Mr. Pankaj Bali Kiran husband of Ms. Hiteshi with the members of the frater- unanimously. Shri V.M. Mehta & Mr. Ishan Bakshi attended the Datta on 21.08.2014. gave details of income and ex- nity and also to prepare a fresh youth meeting which was spe- The meeting concluded with, the penditure of the Sabha which data base of the families living cially called by GMS President in Amritsar District. recitation of Shanti Path and vote were also passed unanimously. Rzd. B.D. Bali & attended by rep- of thanks to the Chair. Ch. Anil Dutta informed the resentatives of each & every Shri Pradip Kumar Vaid and his house to submit the student’s fi- sabha from Punjab, Haryana & Next meeting will be held on elder brother Shri Vijay Vaid who nancial help forms for the finan- Delhi. He also gave the detailed 07.09.2014 at Mohyal Bhawan, had come to the sabha for the cial year 2014-15. Also, he in- information of the meeting. sponsored by Sh. Vijay Datta. first time introduced themselves formed that the eligible Mohyal and were welcomed to the Sabha Happy News & Donations: Sh. J.P. Mehta, President by clapping of hands. Students can avail discounts on Pankaj Bali informed that birth- 94164 47497 (M) admission in different courses at day of Rzd. B.D. Bali, President Ashwani Bakshi, Gen. Secy. Shri P K Dutta gave a small talk Lajwanti Education Services and GMS is falling on 11th August 99922 11065 (M) on grant and denial of wishes by Tiny Feet Pre-Primary School. 2014. The house wished him God. He said that we must not grumble, and remain happy in all A few Bio-data’s for Matrimonial happy, prosperous and healthy GURGAON long life. situations , accepting it as the will Columns of Mohyal Mitter were Date : 03 Aug 2014 of God. received. (a) Sh. J.P. Mehta, donated Rs Venue : Mohyal Colony Comdt. Vijay Mohan told the The meeting was adjourned with 250/- each to GMS & MS Ambala SchoolSector 40 House that he has written a book City on the birthday of his grand a vote of thanks to the Chair. Gurgaon in Hindi titled, Teri Meri Kahani, daughter Ms Diksha Datta Ch. Anil Dutta, Sr. V-President Attendance : 20 which had nine short stories daughter of Smt Sangeeta Datta +91- 9878391830, 8146558833 In Chair : Lt. Col. LR Vaid based on our daily lives. & Sh. Bhupinder Datta on Sr. Vice President 02.08.2014. A big Cake was cut The House conveyed its best AMBALA CITY on the meeting day & kirtan was The meeting started with the reci- wishes to all members of the arranged on 2nd August 2014 by tation of Gayatri Mantra followed Sabha who have their birthdays Date : 03.08.2014 by Mohyal Prathana. Col. Vaid Venue : Mohyal Bhawan the family at Mohyal Bhawan and wedding anniversaries in the which was attended by large welcomed the members and month of August. Attendance : 27 said that Shri Shyam Sunder number of Mohyals & other fam- Shri Pawan Kumar Bakshi do- In Chair : Sh. J.P. Mehta, Dutta will not be able to come ily friends. nated Rs.250/- to the Sabha on President since his wife was unwell. the occasion of his birthday due The Secretary read the proceed- (b) Sh. Vijay Datta donated Rs. 101/- to the local sabaha on the Sad News: The House stood up on 17 August 2014. ing of July 2014 meeting which and observed two minutes si- was confirmed by the house. birthday of his son Sh Shiv Rajan The meeting ended with Datta, on 02.08.2014. lence in memory of the following Shantipath, followed by refresh- Sad News: After the Mohyal members of our Biradri who left ments kind courtesy Shri Sanjay (c) Smt. Prabha Bakshi donated prayer the house observed two for their Heavenly abode. Mohan. Rs. 250/- each to GMS & local minutes silence and prayed for (a) Smt. Nirmala Devi Mehta , 80 peace of the departed soul of Sh sabha on the forthcoming birth- Food for Thought: (a) Success day of her grand son Saksham yrs., left for her heavenly abode seems to be, largely a matter of Ram Parkash Mehta (Chhibber) on 01 May 2014. She was wife father of Sh Surinder Mehta Sec- Bakshi s/o Smt Rita Bakshi & Sh hanging on after others have let Kanwal Bakshi on 12.08.2014 & of Shri Balram Mehta, resident go. retary MS Jagadhri Workshop & of 130 Himmat Nagar Jaipur. She Ms Ashmita Bakshi daughter of (b) Where there is an open Mind, Sh Narinder Mehta, Secretary leaves behind one son and one Smt Anu Bakshi & Sh Ashwani there exists limitless opportuni- MS Panipat who expired on daughter who are married and Bakshi on 29.08.2014. ties. 24.07.2014 at Yamunanagar & well settled. She was the sister kirya/Uthala held on 02.08.2014 Subhash Chhibber, Secretary

10 Mohyal Mitter / SEPTEMBER 2014 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram,Haridwar HYDERABAD & & XII. With this addition the KARNAL 3. Rs.100/- by Smt. Chanchal Sabha will be managing twelve Bali. SECUNDERABAD Trusts. Date : 03.08.2014 (Corrigendum) Venue : Mohyal Bhavan 4. Rs.100/- by Smt. Kamlesh Mohyal Directory: The President Attendance : 19 Mohan. Following message received emphasized that the job of col- In Chair : Shri Gulshan Vaid 5. Rs. 300/- by Shri K.S. Mohan from MS Hyderabad & lecting information about the President on death anniversaries of late Secunderabad about their min- Mohyal residents of Janakpuri in Darshna Mohan (sister), 3 Aug. utes published in August, 2014 the prescribed proforma needs to After the recitation of Gayatri issue of the Mohyal Mitter: be expedited so that revised edi- Mantra, minutes of the meeting Late Urmila Mehta (sister) 16 held on 06.07.2014 were read August, late Smt. Diwan Devi “Shri Ravi Vaid’s name as the tion of the Mohyal Directory with latest information incorporating out and confirmed, unanimously. (mother) 10 August. secretary is an error. He is nei- Accounts for the month of July ther the member of GMS or changes, if any, could be brought The meeting concluded with a out by the year end. were also presented and ap- Hyderabad & Secunderabad proved. vote of thanks to the chair and Mohyal Sabha. The error and serving of light refreshments. Birthdav of Mohyal Ratna Rzd. Greetings: The house conveyed the inconvenience caused to Shri B.D. Bali: The house extended Shri Rajender Bali distributed Ravi Vaid is regretted.” its best wishes to all members sweets on the 99th birthday of his warm Greetings to Rzd. B.D. Bali and their spouses, who have on his birthday on 11.08.2014 mother Smt. Krishna Wanti Bali, their birthdays and wedding an- a regular donor. The house JANAKPURI, and wished him good health and niversaries in the month of Au- long life so that the Community wished her a long and healthy NEW DELHI gust, 2014. The President spe- life. continues to enjoy the benefit of cifically mentioned that the birth- Date : 03.08.2014 his dynamic leadership. Gulshan Vaid, President day of our beloved leader Rzd. Mob. 9812565652 Venue : R/o Shri Satish B.D. Bali, who had provided out- Chand Bakshi Birthdays/Anniversaries: The Rajender Bali, Secretary house extended heartiest greet- standing leadership and guid- Mob. 9812125208 Attendance: 12 ance to the community for sev- In Chair : Rzd. K.K. Bali ings to all members and their th spouses who are celebrating eral years falls on 11 August, President 2014. The house conveyed its KURUKSHETRA their birthdays/marriage anniver- good wishes to Bali Ji and prayed After the recitation of Gayatri saries in the month of August, Date : 03.08.2014 for his long and healthy life. Mantra and Mohyal prayer led by 2014. Venue : Palika Complex Shri Satish Chand Bakshi, the Speedy Recovery: Smt. Chander Attendance : 16 House approved the minutes of Special Invitees on the Working Kanta Chhibber, mother-in-law of In chair : Shri santosh vaid the Annual General Body for rati- Committee: In order to have the Shri Sandeep Vaid had under- President benefit of advice of our dedicated fication at the next General Body gone Angioplasty and two stents After the recitation of mohyal senior members the house meeting. were placed. The house wished prayer the minutes of the last unanimously approved to seek her speedy recovery. Meeting were read out and con- Sad News: The house noted with their help and co-operation by firmed. deep sorrow the demise of Smt. inviting them to the monthly Youth Involvement: The Presi- Savitri Datta w/o Late Shri S.L. meetings of the Working Com- dent was of the view that mere The president told the house out- Datta, former President of MS mittee as Special Invitees. advice and lectures would not come of youth meeting held on Janakpuri and founder President suffice. Need of the hour is to in- 27th July at Mohyal Foundation 1. Bhai Inderjit Chhibber of MS Noida, on 14.07.2014 at spire and motivate them, who in Delhi. Amritsar. The house observed (98106476629) turn should have greater interest two minutes silence in the 2. Shri D.K. Mehta (Chhibber) in serving the community with Greetings: The house conveyed memory of the departed soul and (9310727167) dedication. The President ex- its best wishes on the happy horted the youth to work coop- birthday of Mohyal Ratan prayed to the Almighty to grant 3. Shri K.L. Vaid (9873360303) enough strength to the bereaved eratively for the betterment of the Raizada B.D. Bali. 4. Shri K.N. Mohan family to bear this irreparable community and remain united Happy News: Sh.K.L. Bali do- (9810769666) always. loss. nated Rs.2,100/- to the local Speedy Recovery: The house 5. Shri Rajesh Mohan Chandigarh Directory: The Sabha on the occasion of newly prayed for speedy recovery of (9868263530) Mohyal Galaxy a marvelous is- born grandson. The house the following members who have 6. Shri A.P. Chhibber sue received by the sabha was thanked Mr. Bali and prayed God not been keeping well for quite (25514240) placed before the house. The for long and happy life of newly sometime: house highly praised the efforts born boy. 7. Shri Rajan Chhibber put in. The President thanked the 1. Maj. S.S. Datta (9868324078 Office Bearers of MS Chandigarh The meeting concluded with a 2. Shri B.P. Mehta 8. Shri Vinod Kumar Bali for the gesture of sending a copy. vote of thanks to the Chair. New Trust in memory of Smt. (9999069782) He specifically mentioned that Santosh Vaid, President though he has conveyed his Kusum Bali: Shri R.L. Bali, has Corrigendum: In the AGM meet- Mob. 9813790076 opened a Trust with the Sabha thanks telephonically he would ing dated 06.07.2014 under the like to place on record the appre- to commemorate the memory of head Donation at S.No.2 after MODI NAGAR his beloved wife Late Smt. ciation for the hard and tough Rs. “add 251/-” on page 10 of work and the labour in collection Date : 27.07.2014 Kusum Bali with an initial sum of MM August 2014 issue. Venue : 122, Govind Puri Rs.50,000/-. The trust will be /compilation of the data by the chandigarh team, wishing them Attendance : 11 titled “Kusum Bali Memorial Edu- The meeting ended with a vote all the best. In Chair : Shri Devinder K. cation Trust” and the annual in- of thanks to the Chair and the Bali President terest accrued from the trust will host family. Donations: 1. Rs. 3,000/- by Bk. be utilized to help for the educa- K.K. Bali, President Kedar Naath Chhibber as finan- After the recitation of Mohyal cial help for weaker sections. tion of needy and deserving Mob. 9868349469 Prayer, minutes of the last meet- Mohyal students and also for Rahul Bakshi, Secretary 2. Rs.100/- by Smt. Krishna ing were read out and confirmed, award of academic prizes to the Mob. 9910135835 Wanti Bali. unanimously. meritorious students of Class X

Donate Rs.11000 towards adopt a child trust Mohyal Mitter / SEPTEMBER 2014 11 Meeting concluded with the reci- NOIDA Tambola was enjoyed by mem- PASCHIM VIHAR, tation of Shanti Path and a vote bers before lunch & dispersal. of thanks to the chair. Date : 03.08.2014 NEW DELHI Hosts : Smt. Vimi & Sh. K.K. Datta, Secretary 0120-4318487 9818189947 Date : 27.07.2014 Surindra Nath Mehta, Gen. Secy. S.K. Datta Mob. 09313368435 Venue : R/o Shri O.P. Venue : AVCC Chhibber Attendance : 26 PUNE Attendance : 22 In Chair : Lt. Gen. G.L. Date : 08.05.2014 In Chair : Sh. O.P. Chhibber NARAINGARH Bakshi, PVSM Venue : R/o Smt. Veena Date : 13.07.2014 (Retd.) President Datta After the recitation of Gyatri Man- tra and self-introduction minutes Venue : R/o Shri N.K. Bali After the recitation of Mohyal Attendance : 24 of the last meeting were read out Attendance : 24 Prayer, minutes of the meeting In Chair : Shri J.V. Mohan and confirmed, unanimously. In Chair : Shri U.S. Datta held on 06.07.2014 were read President After the recitation of Mohyal out and confirmed, unanimously. After the recitation of Gayatri Good News: Nishant Vaid s/o Sh. N.K. Vaid & Mrs. Mala Vaid was Prayer and welcoming of the The President highlighted the Mantra all were welcomed. commissioned in the Army. Mrs. guests, the inutes of the last salient points from the ‘Mohyal Sad News: The house ob- Mala Vaid donated Rs.1,100/- to meeting were read out and con- Mitter June 2014 Issue’ for the served two minutes silence on the sabha Sameer Dutta s/o Sh. firmed, unanimously. information and benefit of the the sad demise of Smt. O.P. Dutta donated Rs.251/-. members. Visit of Shri Vinod Dutt: Shri Krishanlata Chibber and fa- Sonali Dutt (our youth member) Organisation of Picnic in Dec. Vinod Dutt of Khanna visited ther-in-law of Mrs. Bhavna d/o Sh. Rajneesh Dutt escaped Naraingarh and met very poor 2014: The modalities for the Datta Sharma, and Prayed to unhurt in a road accident, Shri organisation of ‘Annual Picnic in Bhimwal family at vill. Barri the Almighty to grant peace to Rajneesh Dutt & Sh. Shashi Rasour. He donated Rs. 31,000 December 2014 were discussed. the departed souls. Chhibber appreciated the good Though no formal date was fixed, in three instalments to help this work being done by the GMS & a Committee was formed to look Thanks Giving: The secretary poor family and to meet ex- the leadership provided by Rzd. into the organisational details, to thanked the GMS, Navi B.D. Bali. The house unani- penses for their education and include the location & other as- Mumbai Mohyal Sabha, mem- dresses. He was surprised to bers of MS Pune for their finan- mously decided to send good pects relating to the Event. The wishes to Rzd. B.D. Bali on his know that our few Mohya1 fami- composition of the ‘Organising cial contribution for organising Birthday on 11th Aug. & wished lies are very poor. He assured Committee’ was decided to in- the Pune Mohyal Milan. Our him best of health. financial help in future also. He clude Col P S Dutta (To be the special thanks to Sh. M.M. met local Mohya1 Sabha mem- Convener), Col M P Chhibber & Chhibber Sahib at Karla, for Sh. Rajneesh Dutt proposed to bers and discussed few points. Smt Sunita Chhibber. The Com- providing us the beautiful celebrate Diwali by holding a Naraingarh sabha thanks him mittee was requested to com- Venue. meeting at his residence which for this kind visit and donation. If plete full planning by the end of was welcomed by all. Presentation of Accounts: The any Mohyal wants to help this fi- Sep 14, after due and ‘time to Sh. O.P. Dutta, V.K. Mehta & Dr. nally, please send the amount to time’ consultations with the Secretary presented the ac- counts of Mohyal Milan and O.P. Mehta expressed their Mohyal Sabha, Naraingaarh. President, NMS, so that the en- views on youth involvement. tire organisational details can be yearly Accounts to the house. Sabha nominated Mr. Suman finalised and shared with the Next meeting to be held at Res. Datta s/o Sh. Prithvi Pal Datta to Non Receipt of Mohyal Mitter: of Mrs. Anita Mehta (M.T.N.L) Members present, during the Some of the members com- attend all the meetings of GMS Monthly Meeting in Oct. 14 and Members young & old partici- at Delhi. the process of receiving ‘Atten- plained of non-receipt of pated in the cultural programme dance Contribution’ can be com- Mohyal Mitter since March. led by the president. Donations: 1. Rs. 2,000/- by Shri menced. The Secretary assured every- Brij Mohan Krishan Bali s/o Late one that the matter shall be dis- In the end members enjoyed the Sh. Chunni Lal Bali. The house Felicitations: President and the cussed with GMS office and game of tombola, Kitty & Lucky draw & the meeting ended with thankekd him. members of NMS conveyed some solution will be found. greetings and best wishes to all a vote of thanks to the chair & 2. Rs. 100/- by Shri Ramesh members/their spouses, whose Distribution of Prize Amount: The the host. Bali. birthdays fell during the month of Shagun of Rs. 4600/- received Shashi Chhibber, Secretary Aug 2014. by the children for their Fash- 3. Rs. 200/- by Shri U.S. Datta Mob. 9891937491 Invitation For the Next Meeting: ion Show during Mohyal Milan on birthday on 07-07-2014 of his was distributed equally wife Smt. Veer Prabha Datta. Smt. Karuna & Shri R.S. Mehta PANCHKULA the Host / Hostess for the next amongst the participants by the Date : 03.08.2014 4. Rs. 200/- by Shri A.S. Bali on meeting to be held on 07 Sep. hands of Sm!. Meena Bhimwal. Venue : Sood Bhavan birthday on 13-07-2014 of his 2014, at the Party Room, AVCC, Congratulations: The house Attendance : 28 extended an invite to all mem- grandson Master Yudhvir Balin congratulated MS Lucknow for In Chair : Shri Jawaharllal bers to come for the Meeting as s/o Smt. & Sh. Arun Bali. its revival. Sh. J.V. Mohan, Bakshi President also join in for the Lunch being The meeting ended after the President, M.S. Pune, was in hosted by them. Lucknow at the time and he too Sabha meeting commenced with recitation of Gayatri Mantra and presentation of welcome bouquet Monthly Topic for Discussion: slogan of” Jai Mohyal” and a vote put in his efforts in the revival to our Patron-in-Chief Lt. Gen. Members participated in lively of thanks to the chair and the of the Lucknow Sabha. B.K.N. Chhibber (Retd.) by the discussion on the topic “Analy- host. Next meeting will be held Sabha President He welcomed sis of Budget- 2014” The meeting concluded with a on 15.08.2014 at the residence vote of thanks to the chair and all Sabha Members and ex- of Shri Santosh Vaid. Conclusion: The meeting was the hosts. pressed his fervent wish for de- concluded by recitation of Shanti veloping and strengthening mu- A.S. Bali, Gen. Secretary Path, a vote of thanks to the chair Surender Bali, Secretary tual brotherly relationships with 09050193575, 09416441318 and the hosts. A short game of Mob.: 8446005410 love, respect and affection. And

12 Mohyal Mitter / SEPTEMBER 2014 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan to achieve that , he insisted that e. Sabha members were enter- - in commemoration of her late Kulpreet Bali (Mehak) the follow- the Sabha Meetings should be tained by singing a soulful gazal father-in-law Nardev Chander ing resolutions were passed attended by not only senior by Sh. Kamal Kant Mehta and Mehta (Datta) 51st death anni- unanimously:- Mohyals but also the younger devotional songs by Smt. Vijay versary which was on 24th July The House approved the min- generation along with Ladies. HE Mohan and Sh. R.L. Datta. & as per the tradition set by her utes of last meeting with certain insisted that Ladies of the house f. Sabha meeting venue was late Mother-in-law Durgwati amendments which were ac- Play a very Pivotal in binding the Mehta (Datta), a havan was per- sponsored by Sh. Tarun Vaid. cepted by all the members. Family, similarly, when ladies will formed at their house in memory start attending the Sabha effi- g. All sabha members were en- of her late father-in-law. The House approved the idea of ciently and regularly, we can be tertained with snacks and tea. 2. Rs.1,000/- was donated by Sh. organising joint ‘Mohyal Mela’ by M.S. Solan and M.S. Shimla at assured of a very bright future for h. The meeting concluded by re- Kapil Datta on the occasion of his “Kiarighat resort” midway b/w all the Mohyal community. For citing sabha prarthana with slo- birthday on 24th July. Smt. the younger generation, he gan of Jai Mohyal. Kamlesh Mehta donated Rs.100 Solan & Shimla N.H. 22 and di- pointed out to rope in new ways for the occasion as a part of her rected secretary to carry out and methods of attracting the J.L. Bakshi, President blessings. The house wished spade work with M.S. Shimla at younger generation so that they 9815194471 happy birthday with many more an early date. can understand the Mohyal to come. The House wished speedy re- Community/ Mohyal Customs SOUTH ZONE, 3. Sh. Kapil Dev Bakshi donated covery of Sh. M.R. Bali, Sh. PK. and last but not the least NEW DELHI Dutt and Sh. K.C. Bali who are Mohyaliat. Rs.500/- on the occasion of his Date : 03.08.2014 promotion. The house congratu- ailing from various diseases of Lt.Gen. B.K.N. Chhibber(Retd.) Venue : Airport Authority of lated the family and wished many old age. endorsed the same feelings of India Officers Insti- more happy occasions in future. Ms. Kulpreet Bali (Mehak) and our President of having more fre- tute Other Proceedings: Sh. Kapil Mr. Kabir Bali kids of Sh. quent interactions between Attendance: 19 Datta suggested that there Kuldeep Bali entertained the Sabha Memebers including chil- In Chair : Gp. Capt. (Retd.) should be an agenda for discus- members by playing music on dren, so that children should D C Mehta sions. The secretary said that it ‘CASIO’ ad ‘GUITAR’ learn and understand their After the prayer and welcome of is a good idea but generally, in Mohyal Culture. The meeting ended with ‘Shanti members, the minutes of Jul our meetings the topics of inter- Path’ & Vote of thanks to the Vice president Sh. S.C. Datta 2014 meetings which had been est get evolved and discussed. chair and the host. gave a review of the sabha ac- published in MohyalMitter were The members are free to put for- tivities for the last one year. passed by the house. ward their ideas. Sh. Kapil Datta B.N. Bali, Secretary Inspite of the fact, that sabha requested our new members to Mob. 09816358503 The Secretary informed that our Bank Accounts handed over to introduce themselves. Smt. oldest and most respected us by previous managing com- Monica Vaid and Sh. Sajeev Bali member Maj. (Retd.) V.P. Datta, mittee – could not be operational introduced themselves. Sh. Bali VASUNDRA who has not been attending our and we had to devise in house who is in Met Department invited meetings since last few months ENCLAVE, DELHI mobilization of finance by resort- any member desirous of know- has out of love and affection of ing to following resolutions by the ing about weather forecasts to Date : 03.08.2014 our Sabha has donated managing committee: inform him so that he can arrange Venue : R/o Shri Jogesh Rs.10,000/-. Datta Sahib is pres- visit. Mehta a. All executive members should ently confined to his residence Attendance : 10 contribute Rs. 500/- towards an- due to old age and ailment. He Gp. Capt. D.C. Mehta suggested for members to volunteer their In Chair : Mrs. Praveen nual subscription and the same is a committed Mohyal and a Bakshi (Vaid) was implemented. leading light and has been names for hosting the future meetings. Sh. Kapil Dev Bakshi The meeting started with Mohyal b. All sabha patrons and sabha strength of our Sabha. He always has been a generous donor mag- and Smt. Monica Vaid volun- prayer followed by two minutes respected members should vol- teered for the meetings of Sep. nanimous and gracious. The of silence in the memory of those untarily contribute Rs. 500/ as and Dec., respectively. annual subscription per family Secretary stated, that even as, who left for heavenly abode whenever possible. we the members of the SZMS Smt. Nidhi Vaid became the new during the month July 2014. may not be able to thank him life member of the sabha after There after minutes of the last c. Special mention was made for adequately for his services and requisite payment. meeting were read out and financial support provided by generosity, a THANK YOU card The meeting ended with lunch. confirmed, unanimously. President Sh. J.L. Bakshi and is placed which may be signed Lt.Gen B.K.N. Chhibber (Retd.). by all the members. The mem- P.S. The meeting Dt. 16 Feb. The members expressed In this regard all sabha members bers then signed the card. (The 2014 was hosted by Smt. Usha concern at thin attendance and also helped by voluntary contri- card with bouquet of flowers was Chhiber which fact had not been it was decided to devise ways butions of Rs. 100/- during each handed over by Sh MM Mehta reflected in the minutes published and means so that attendance sabha function for providing and Smt Vira Mehta to Datta in Mohya lMitter by oversight. is improved and the host is not sumptuous lunch and high tea. Sahib with best wishes and good This is for the matter of record. subjected to inconvenience. d. In response to appeal made health. M M Mehta, Secretary GMS was thanked for coverage by vice president Mr S.C Datta, Sh. Ajai Datta announced the of statue inauguration ceremony annual subscription of Rs. 500/- purchase of his new car and dis- SOLAN of Amar shaheed Major Vijay th each was received on the spot tributed sweets to the house. The Date : 03.08.2014 Rattan Chowdhry on 9 July, by Lt. Gen. Sh. B.K.N. Chhibber house congratulated Sh. Ajai Venue : R/o Shri Kuldeep 2014 in Mohyal Mitter. (Retd.), Sh. R. T. Mohan, and Sh. Datta and Smt. Savita Datta on Bali After two rounds of Tambola, and Kamal Kant Mehta. Donation by this happy occasion and wished Attendance : 14 good luck and happiness on the a vote of thanks to the chair and 1. Shri. B.N. Datta (Rs. 200) In Chair : Shri S.K. Vaid, the host meeting came to end. new acquisition. Sr. Vice President 2. Sh. Rajeeva Dutta (Rs. 250) Donations: Ms. Kamlesh Mehta After recitation of Mohyal prayer Mrs. Praveen Bakshi, 3. Smt. Vijay Mohan (Rs. 201) w/o our president gave Rs. 500/ by the youngest Mohyal Ms. Chair Person

Donate Rs.11000 towards adopt a child trust Mohyal Mitter / SEPTEMBER 2014 13 WEST ZONE, wished him a very happy, Sh. Ram Parkash Chhibber fa- (b) Sh. C.K. Datta., Finance Sec- healthy, prosperous and long life ther of Dr. Surinder Mehta a retary Mohyal Sabha, Yamuna NEW DELHI to lead the community to the new renowed Journalist of Yamuna Nagar. heights. Nagar & General Secretary of Date : 03.08.2014 (c) Sh. Rakesh Mehta (Chhibber) Mohyal Sabha, Jagadhri Work Venue : R/o Shri Hari Om Donations: i) Rs. 251/- by Smt. who was hospitalized in PGI, Mehta Sunita Mehta & Shri Hari Om Shop. The funeral & Kirya was Channddigarh. Attendance : 39 Mehta on the birthday of their largely attended by Mohyal In Chair : Shri K.G. Mohan, granddaughter, Baby Riddhi Biradri, Local residents, Political Get Together: It was unani- President. Mehta, d/o Smt. Priti & Shri Nitin Leaders of all parties including mously decided to hold a get to- Mehta, on 20th August. Sh. Krishan Pal Gujjar a Central gether on 24.08.2014 at Mohyal After the recitation of Gayatri Cabinet Minister & Sh. Ram Bilas Bhawan for general discussion Mantra, introduction and wel- ii) Rs. 251/- also by Mrs. Sunita Sharma, President BJP, on problems being faced by the coming of the new members, the Mehta and Shri Hari Om Mehta Haryana. Many Condolence biradri. minutes of the meeting held on on the birthday of their grandson, messages were received. Sh. Congratulations: It was unani- 06.07.2014, were read out and Dhruv Datta, s/o Shri Amit Datta Ram Parkash Chhibber was confirmed unanimously. The Fi- & Smt. Deepti Datta on mously decided to congregate working in the Haryana State Mohyal Ratan Rzd. B.D. Bali on nance Secretary presented the 11.08.2014. Electricity Board. statement of Accounts which was his Birthday on 11.08.2014. iii) Rs.251/- by Smt. & Shri also passed, unanimously. Speedy Recovery: The House The Meeting ended with the reci- Suresh Kumar Mehta on the prayed for the speedy recovery Sad News: The house observed tation of Shanti Paath and a vote birthday of their son, Rohit of following. two minutes’ silence, in memory Mohan, on 10th August. of thanks to the chair. of the following members of the (a) Smt. Kamla Dutta, President iv) Rs.250/- each to the Sabha & Vinod Mehta, Gen. Secretary biradari, who had passed away Istri Mohyal Sabha, Yamuna the GMS by the family of the late recently: Smt. Sharda Dutta, w/o the late Nagar. 1. Smt. Bimla Vaid, w/o late Shri Shri Kewal Kishan Dutta, who Kuldeep Rai Vaid, on 18.7.2014. expired on 18.07.2014. Report of visit of Shri Vinod Kumar Dutt, 2. Smt. Sharda Dutta, w/o late The Sabha also thanked the fol- President Mohyal Sabha Khanna to Mohyal Shri Kewal Kishan Dutta, on lowing for their generous on-the- 17.07.2014. spot donations Sabha Naraingarh on 6 July 2014 Community News: The President 1. Shri K.G. Mohan Rs.1,100/- Shri Vinod Kumar Dutt alongwith Shri Vinod Kumar Chhibber, GM informed the House that: in his Company-Chanakya Dairy Products Ltd., Mandi Govindgarh, 2. Shri Rajinder Bakshi visited Naraingarh on 6 July 2014, on the directions of Shri B.D. i) The last date for receiving the Rs.1,000/- Bali, President GMS. They were given a very warm welcome by application forms for financial aid 3. Smt. Kusum Vaid Rs.1,000/- Shri T.K. Bali, President Mohyal Sabha Naraingarh and his team. to needy students for the year 2014-15 has been extended by 4. Shri Suresh Kumar Mohan The meeting took place at the residence of Shri Sumer Dutt. All the GMS up to 31.08.2014. Rs.1,000/- issues/problems of the Sabha were discussed in detail and workable solutions arrived at, to the satisfaction of all. ii) The next match-making get- 5. Shri Chander Shekher together, under the aegis of the Chhibber Rs.1,100/- Thereafter they went to the residences of three Mohyal families, whose bread earners were daily wagers, but they were determined GMS, will be held at 11.00 AM to 6. Shri B.B. Dutta Rs.1,000/- 01.00 PM on the 28th September, to educate their children who were very good in their studies. Shri 2014 at the Mohyal Foundation. 7. Shri Surat Kumar Mehta Vinod Kumar Dutt came to know about the poor economic condition Rs.1,000/- of these families from Shri T.K. Bali during Mohyal Mela held at Discussions & Decisions: The Ambala in March 2013. MS Naraingarh has created a Students President initiated the discussion 8. Shri Charanjit Mehta Education Fund to provide financial help to educate needy students. related to the participation of Rs.1,100/- Shri Vinod Kumar Dutt has made donations to this fund (with the more members, particularly 9. Shri Yogesh Dutta Rs.1,100/- consent of Shri B.D. Bali)-Rs.11000/- in March 2013, Rs.11000/- in youths residing in the area, in the April 2014 and Rs.11000/- now during the present visit. welfare activities of the Sabha 10.Ms. Kiran Vaid Rs.500/- and also to improve the financial As per tradition, “Savan Ki Kheer”, The following students have been recommended for Scholarships health of the Sabha. After de- served by Smt. & Shri Hari Om to be given by GMS. tailed discussions, all the mem- Mehta, was relished by all. (a) Rakesh Kumar Doing Diploma in Computer Science bers present, agreed to cooper- (b) Deepika Studying in BA Pt 1 ate in this matter and on-the-spot The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chair & the (c) Suraj Parkash Studying in Class 11 donations were made by them to (d) Neelam Studying in BA Pt 3 the Sabha whole-heartedly. host. K.G. Mohan, President (e) Sweta Studying in BA Pt 1 The House appreciated the ef- Mob. 9871414384 (f) Renu Studying in Class 11 forts of S/Shri Hari Om Mehta, V.S. Mehta, Gen. Secretary (g) Ved Parkash Studying in Class 8 Pankaj Bali, Manish Mohan & Mob. 9350183563 (h) Priyanka Studying in Class 12 Shekher Chhibber for up-dating (j) Navneet Studying in Class 11 the address lists of the Mohyals NOTE: Immediately on receipt of the above report, Shri B.D. Bali of the area. It was decided to up- YAMUNA NAGAR President GMS, has sanctioned scholarships to the above students date the address lists of the re- Date : 03.08.2014 maining areas of the Sabha also. Venue : Mohyal Bhavan wef 1 August 2014 and promised to give any other support that may be required. Birthdays: The House greeted In Chair : Shri Vipin Mehta all the members whose birthdays President Shri Vinod Kumar Dutt mentioned, that except the contribution of Rs.2000/- made by Shri Brij Mohan Kishan Bali, no one else has are falling in the month of Au- After the recitation of Mohyal gust. The House also extended Prayer, minutes of the last meet- sent donations for MS Naraingarh Students Education Fund, its warm greetings to Mohyal ing were read out and confirmed. although assurances have been received. Ratna Rzd. B.D. Baliji on his Sad News: Two minutes silence Shri Vinod Kumar Dutt, President birthday on 11.08.2014 and Mohyal Sabha Khanna was observed to pay tributes to

14 Mohyal Mitter / SEPTEMBER 2014 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan The particulars of boys and girls for matrimonial alliance are as furnished by the parties concerned. Parents/ guardians are advised to satisfy themselves regarding the correctness of the same. GMS or the Publisher or the Printer or the Editor of the Mohyal Mitter are not responsible for the veracity of the particulars of the boys or girls, in any manner whatsoever. 286. Chhibber. (Manglik), June sired. Contact: Shri Rakesh Fabrication Technology from MATRIMONIALS 1987, 5’-11", B.Tech (IT). Datta, Mob: 09996780343, Arya Bhatt Polytechnic. Con- Smart good looking working in 08950323145. tact: Mob: 09268521520. (List 16.07.14 to 15.08.14) Delhi, salary 2.5 lac p.a. Con- tact: Mob: 08221029673. 297. Datta. 18.10.84, 5’-10", 306. Bali. (Manglik), 19.04.86, B.Tech Computers, working as 5’-3", convent educated, work- BOYS 287. Chhibber. (Manglik), Manager at Ericsson India Pvt. ing with Oracle India Pvt. Ltd., 276. Bali. 14.04.91, 5’-6", 12th 20.05.86, 5’-11", B.Sc., MBA. Ltd. at Bangalore. Contact: looking for a Manglik educated pass, working in Delhi Jal Contact: Mob: 09675813144. Mob: 9315006789. match. Contact: Asim Bali, 9992333423, Praveen Bali, Board as a Supervisor. Con- 288. Chhibber. 03.02.89, 5’- 298. Datta. 07.01.81, 5’-9", tact: Shri Ashok Bali. Mob: 9887966668. 4", B.Com., Masters in (HR), Undergraduate, Business in [email protected] 9899724963. P&A. Executive in Pharma Real Estate, income 15– 277. Bali. 01.02.84, 5’-10", Company at Vadodra. Simple 20,000/- p.m. Homely, edu- 307. Bali (Manglik), 28.12.83, M.S. Biotechnology form Ger- family girl desired. Contact: cated, service class girl de- 5’-0", smart, beautiful, gradu- many, Ph.D. from Switzerland. 09723465614. sired. Contact: Mob: ate, homely, perfect in all 0971653366, 09716874777. house hold works. Suitable Suitable qualified vegetarian 289. Datta. 31 years, 5’-11", girl preferably Engineer/Doctor match preferably from Delhi/ fair, slim, B.Com, MBA (Fi- 299. Mohan. 05.11.80, 6’-0", NCR/Faridabad desired, early desired. Contact: Mob: nance), working as Location Master in Library Science, 9891968757, 9990978141. decent marriage. Contact: M.: Manager with leading Housing working in MM University 9871628857, 9958490464. 278. Bali. 07.10.78, 5’-8", Finance MNC at Meerut. Pack- Mullana (Ambala) as a Librar- Govt. Job. Professionally quali- age 7 lac p.a., homely, well- ian. Contact: 09896519399. 308. Chhibber. 11.04.84, 5’-0", educated and non working girl Graduate, Diploma in Beauti- fied girl desired. Contact: 300. Mohan. 17.10.74, 6’-0", 08743066422. preferred. Contact: Mob.: cian. Contact: 9210378589, 09412200284. working in Journalism (Print 9871305193. 279. Bali. (Manglik), 29.10.82, Media), own parental house 5’-10",wheatish, B.Tech in Me- 290. Datta. 04.04.83, 6’-0", nice soft spoken, preferably 309. Chhibber. 10.12.84, 5’- chanical Engineering, Sr. Soft- BCA, working at Noida, B.Ed., teacher, working girl 10", B.E (Computers), PGDBA ware Engineer in MNC at monthly income Rs. 40,000/- desired. No-Dowry. Contact: (Finance), Senior Software En- Faridabad, salary 40,000/- p.m. Contact: M.: 9729905277. 9410575758/9760999073. gineer, Salary 8.5 lac p.a. Con- p.m. Contact: Mob: mail:[email protected], tact: Mob: 9911271611. 291. Datta. 23.10.83, 5’-8", [email protected] 09654646405, 09582385856. B.Com, MBA, working in HCL 310. Chhibber. 20.03.89, 5’-1", 280. Bali. (Manglik), 05.09.87, at Noida, salary 10 lac p.a. 301. Mohan. 29.07.83, 5’-11", M.A., B.Ed., Teacher in Con- 5’-8", ASI in Ministerial CRPF, Contact: Mob: 9958261892, Pvt. Job, own parental house, vent School. Contact: Chandigarh, working girl de- 9971898692. nice family oriented, life loving, 09316303030. sired. Contact: 07696356692. working girl desired. Contact: 292. Datta. 04.11.84, 6’-0", 9760999073, 9997666040 (M) 311. Chhibber (Divorcee), 281. Bhimwal. 17.05.88, 5’-8", medium, fair, B.A, Hotel Man- 14.09.85, Graduate. Contact: M.A. (Social Science), Govt. agement, own stationery 302. Mohan. 07.12.83, 5’-10", Mob: 09354888033. whole- sale business, income fair, good looking and slim, Job in Ordinance Company, 312. Datta. 15.11.80, 5’-3", Rs. 35,000/- p.m. Contact: BBA, working as Senior Super- salary Rs. 22,000/- p.m. Con- B.A.(DU), working in MNC. tact: Mob: 09935937572. Ashok Datta, M.: 8950659702. visor in Bhartiya Vikas Group. Contact: 09219660567, Contact: Mob: 9810774805. 293. Datta. 27.11.75, 5’-6", fair, 282. Chhibber. 13.10.83, 5’- 09219174533. graduate, working as Director 313. Datta. 23.07.88, 5’-6", 11", fair, slim, BCA (IGNOU), wheatish, M.A., B.Ed., Teacher own company, Making adver- 303. Vaid, (Manglik), 05.07.84, MCA (IGNOU), Doeacc ‘O’, ‘A’, in South Delhi School, salary tisements and Song Albums. 5’-8", fair, handsome, B.Tech, and ‘B’ Level, working in MNC Rs. 30,000/- p.m. Profession- Contact: Mob: 09417734160. MBA, (Regular) from reputed at Gurgaon, salary Rs.30,000 ally qualified match from Delhi/ institute. Working in MNC at p.m. Contact: 9868554274. 294. Datta. 26.11.86, B.Tech NCR desired. Contact: Noida, salary 12 lac p.a. Con- 9810053139. 283. Chhibber. 23.05.82, 5’-5", (Mech.), Deputy Manager in tact: Mob: 9868575539, Ph.: Mohali. Package 6 lac p.a. fair, 12th pass, own business, 0120-4150480, 2764063, Contact: Mob: 08559014838. 314. Datta. 21.06.89, 5’-2", +2, income 30,000/- p.m. Contact: mail: [email protected]. Beauty parlor course and Mob: 9811950614, 29541129. 295. Datta. 25.12.86, 10+2 and Computer Course. Contact: 284. Chhibber. June 1990, 5’- one year O.T. Diploma as O.T. 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For a bright future in Computers join MERIT Mohyal Mitter / SEPTEMBER 2014 15 Employed, income 4 lac p.a. MATCH MAKING 1st Marriage Smt. Shashi Mohan is wife of late Professionally qualified match Shri Sameer Mohan, 325 Model from Delhi/NCR desired. Con- GET-TOGETHER Anniversary Town Ambala City has made the tact: Mob: 9810442897, e-mail: The quarterly match making Shri Suresh Dutta and Smt. Community Proud by her steller [email protected] get-together was held on 29th Sakshi Dutta celebrated their first performance. She is the June 2014 at the Mohyal daughter-in-law of late Dr. Mehta 317. Dutta (Manglik), 04.09.86, Foundation, A-9, Qutab Insti- Vashishat Dev Mohan & Dr. Lajja 5’-0", 10+2 passed, Teacher tutional Area, New Delhi-67. Devi Mohan. She is Bhabhi of Training and Tailoring, Busi- ness family & vegetarians. The meeting started with Contact: 9815227974. Mohyal Prayer read by Smt. Krishan Lata Chhibber, Sec- 318. Datta. (Manglik), retary Matrimonial, GMS. 26.12.87, 5’-3", fair, working She further conducted the as a Dietician in a reputed Gov- proceedings, along with Shri ernment Hospital in New Delhi Sushil Kumar Chhibber, Sec- & earning a good salary Well retary Finance, GMS, Shri educated and working match Rajiv Chhibber, Smt. Usha desired. Contact: Mob: Bali and Shri Chander 9818089473, 9910665492. Prakash Chhibber on Com- puter Patri Milan. About 72 319. Dutta. 02.07.81, 5’-1", persons attended the get-to- marriage anniversary alongwith B.A., Graphic Designer. Suit- gether. Bio-data of 18 new able match from Delhi/NCR their daughter Sunishka at their marriageable boys/girls were residence in Khanna on 6 th desired. Contact: Mob: received. About 15 parents of 09996780343, 08950323145. February 2014. On this Shri Rit Mohan, working old registered boys/girls auspicious and worth President of MS Panipat. She is 320. Datta. 24.11.83, 5’-2", also attended the match remembering day, their parents the daughter of Smt. Raj Rani Beautician. Contact: Mob: making get-together. The Dr. Satish Dutta and Smt. Savita Bali and late Dr. S.P. Bali of 9810774805. participants included par- Dutta donated Rs.250/- to the Hoshiarpur. Dr. Lajja Devi Mohan ents from Lucknow, GMS. who has written a number of 321. Datta. (Manglik), 04.5.90, Saharanpur, Meerut, books, donated Rs.500/- each to th 5’-2", B.Sc., MBA (HR & Mar- Allahabad, Agra, Bhopal, 25 Marriage the GMS and the local sabha on keting). Contact: 9810868621, Mumbai, Panipat, Noida, Anniversary the praise worthy performance of Ph: 011-25500116. Gurgaon, Alwer (Rajasthan), her daughter-in-law. and different parts of Delhi. Shri Rakesh Datta and Smt. 322. Dutta. 13.06.87, M.Sc. Achla Datta of Dharampur MINISTER (Maths), M.Ed., miner problem The names from the lists of (Solan) celebrated their 25 th HUMAN RESOURCE in her right arm. Contact: old, newly registered mar- Marriage Anniversary recently. DEVELOPMENT mail: [email protected]. riageable boys/girls were On this happy occasion their son GOVERNMENT OF INDIA read out by Shri Sushil Dear Shashi Mohan, 323. Lau. 15.09.87, 5’-4", MBA Kumar Chhibber and the par- It is with great pride and joy that (HRM), B.Ed., Web Designing ticipants were allowed to in- I offer you my heartiest and Automation. Contact: Mob: teract amongst themselves congratulations on the stellar 09416978469. as also to collect information performance of your students in 324. Mohan. 13.09.85, 5’-8", from the list of boys/girls the Secondary School maintained by the GMS. On- Examination of the Central Board beautiful, slim, B.Tech (Com- of Secondary Education (CBSE). puters), working in MNC. Suit- the-spot Kundli Milan was carried out with the help of I firmly believe that it is the able qualified vegetarian boy teacher that plays the most desired. Contact: Mob: Computer in 53 cases. Kundli Milan in 20 cases was critical role in influencing the 9211373712, 9871915808. minds and personalities of young successful. mail: [email protected]. students, enabling them to Light refreshments were discover their talents and 325. Vaid. 23.08.87, 5’-4", B.A., served after which the above preparing them to succeed in any Painting Course, Computer Shaadi Durbar came to challenge they undertake. Course, Beauty Parlor. Con- close. Shanti Path was read I thank you for your commitment tact: Mob: 09988480193. by Smt. Krishan Lata Abhishek Datta and daughter and dedication, and salute your Chhibber. Sakshi Datta donated Rs.500/- to efforts to positively influence the 326. Vaid. 31.01.84, 5’-4", fair, the GMS. good looking and slim, B.A. Note: The Next Match-mak- next generation which will take M.A (Sanskrit), B.Ed., M.Ed. our country to new heights . I look ing Get-together will be held Smt. Shashi Mohan forward to working with you to (Rajasthan University), pursu- at 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M on ensure that the culture of ing Ph.D. Working as a Lec- Sunday, the 28th September- Honoured Smt. Shashi Mohan, Teacher in excellence and innovation that turer. Contact: Mob: 2014, at the Mohyal Founda- you exemplify becomes DAV Sr. Secondary School 09413303390, 09828424732. tion, New Delhi. synonymous with education in Ambala City, received a letter of India. 327. Sharma (Mother-Nee- Smt. Krishan Lata Chhibber Appreciation for Outstanding Chhibber), 26.05.88, B.A., Di- Secretary Matrimonial, GMS performance from Smt. Smriti Warm Regards, ploma in Fashion Designing. Mob: 09968667740, Res. Zubin Irani, Minister HRD Govt. Yours sincerely, Contact: Mob: 09930685833. 011-26518522 of India. (Letter dated 18 June (SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI) 2014 is attached).

16 Mohyal Mitter / SEPTEMBER 2014 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram 34, Tele 011-27352832, donated (e) Rs.11000/- on the occasion son of late Lala Dasa Mal Batra, LANGAR FUND Rs.66000/- as under: on his death anniversary. Date of Langar 27th September Mohyal Ashram Haridwar (a) Rs.11000/- in memory of his father, late Shri Preetam Dass (c) Rs.11000/- in memory of his th  Rs.11000/ was donated by Vaid. Date of Langar: 7 May. mother late Smt. Kartar Kaur Smt. Parveen Chhibber, 674/5 Batra, on her death anniversary. Ward-5, Mehrauli, New Delhi (Mob 9818303950) in loving

of birthday of his wife Smt. Sudha Vaid. Date of Langar: 13th December (f) Rs.11000/- on the occasion of birthday of his daughter Miss Shobha Vaid. (b) Rs.11000/- on the occasion th of birthday of his father, late Shri Date of Langar 30 May. Preetam Dass Vaid. memory of her husband Dr. Date of Langar: 6th January Vinod Chhibber son of late Dr. LANGAR FUND Jaganath Chhibber & Smt. (c) Rs.11000/- on the occasion Krishna Chhibber. of birthday of his mother Smt. Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan rd Sawaran Lata Vaid. Date of Langar: 3 Oct .  Smt. Monika Mehta and Smt.  Rs.11000/- was donated by Chand Mehta, 612 Ganpati Shri Awtar Singh Malhotra, K- 4/ Appartments Sector-9 Dwarka New Delhi, donated Rs.11000 towards Langar Fund of Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan. Shri

Date of Langar: 1st December  Smt. Balwant Kaur & Shri Sanmukh Singh Batra, House No.13, Rajendra Park New Delhi-60, Mob. 9818999664, do- nated Rs.33000/- as under: Date of Langar: 18th January (a) Rs.11000/- in memory of his (d) Rs.11000/- on the occasion daughter late Smt. Amarjeet of his birthday. Kaur, on her death anniversary. 7 DLF-2, Gurgaon (Mob. Date of Langar: 11th January . 9999681555) in memory of his wife, Smt. Govind Malhotra. (b) Rs. 11000/- in memory of his Date of Langar: 11thMay. father late Shri Sant Singh Batra Ashwani Mehta, who was born on 17 August 1976 died on 11  Shri Surinder Mehta,1690 September 2010 in New York in Magnolia Drive Yuba City Ca a road accident, leaving behind 95991, Tel. 5306743947, do- wife Monika Mehta, daughters nated 300 dollars in the memory Singdha & Somya, mother Smt. of his parents, Shri Mangat Rai Chand Mehta and brother Manik Mehta and Smt. Leela Wanti of Mehta. The donation is made on Chanthoo Brahmina , Hoshiarpur. rd birthday of Shri Ashwani Mehta Date of Langar: 3 August. (husband of Monika Mehta) and  Rs.11000/- was donated by birthday of late Shri Radhay Shri S.K. Dutta, 163 Kitchlu Sham Mehta on15 August (fa- Nagar Ludhiana, Mob. ther-in- law of Monika Mehta) 9876035181, in memory of his Date of Langar: 17 August. wife Smt. Susheel Datta. th Date of Langar: 24th July. Date of Langar: 9 Nov. Shri Kundlip Bali, Aankansha Ward-17 near new Railway  Shri Ishwar Chander Vaid, 156 Colony Maihar Satna, Mob. Sandesh Vihar Pitampura Delhi-

For a bright future in Computers join MERIT Mohyal Mitter / SEPTEMBER 2014 17 09425811786, donated Rs. Shri Vijay Chhibber from Ger- daughter of Shri Parshotam & Dadi) Capt. Gurdial Singh Bali & 22000/- as under: many donated Rs.11000/- to- Smt. Satya Dutta, passed her Smt. Raj Bali and Shri Daya wards Langar Fund of Mohyal class 10th examination with 84% Krishan Vaid & Smt. Urmila Vaid (a) Rs.11000/- in memory of his Ashram Vrindavan, in memory of marks. On this happy occasion (Nana & Nani) donated Rs.251/- grandparents (Dadaji & Dadiji), his parents Smt. Radha Rani her parents donated Rs.200/- to the GMS. Chhibber & Shri Krishan GMS Education Fund.–Shri  Nalin Chhibber s/o Shri Ashok Kumar Chhibber. Rakesh Chhibber 2506 Housing & Smt. Reema Chhibber, 211 Date of Langar 10 August. Board Colony Jagadhri Vikas Kunj Vikas Puri New Delhi, 9416590909.  Smt. Urmil Datta, C4C/115, Janakpuri New Delhi-58, tele Miss Mahikaa Chhibber d/o 25525123, donated Rs.11000 in Shri Ashwani Kumar & Smt. memory of her brother Shri Preeti Chhibber, Palampur se- th Ramesh Mehta (Mohan), I-B/ cured 10 CGPA in class 10 34, Ramesh Nagar New Delhi, exam of CBSE 2014. She was who left for his heavenly abode studying in DAV Public School, on 17 July 1996. Palampur. She got Capt. Date of Langar: 17th July. Saurabh Kalia scholarship award in class-9, being Topper of her class. She is the grand daughter OUTSTANDING of late Dr. Bakshi Charan Dass Chhibber and Smt. Raj Dulari STUDENTS Chhibber. On this happy occa- Shri Ishwar Das Bali & Smt.  Miss Riya Dutta d/o Shri sion, her grand mother donated Kaushalya Bali . Sanjeev & Smt. Hem Lata Dutta, Rs.251/- to the GMS. Date of Langar 25th Feb.  Miss Minakshi Datta d/o Shri (b) Rs.11000/- in memory of his Shiv Dev Datta, Mendhar has father Shri Ramesh Chand Bali. been selected for MBBS training 9582304359, has been selected 2014-got the seat from Poonch for Nuclear Research by CERN, Rajouri. She had got 92% marks European Organisation based in Geneva Switzerland. He is the only one B.Tech student se- lected from India. He passed B.Tech Computer Science with 83.4% marks. On this happy oc- casion his proud parents donated Rs. 500/- to GMS Education Fund. Shubham Mehta (Mohan) s/o Shri Sharad Mehta (Mohan) se- cured 9.6 CGPA in class-10th

46, Dinesh Nagar Ambala Cantt, secured 10 CGPA in her class th th 10 examination 2014. She is Date of Langar: 6 March student of Army Public School  Shri Manmohan Singh Hisar Cantt. She is the Dohti of Chhibber, 8 Mohyal Colony Shri S K Mehta, who donated Rs. in her class 12th examination. On 101/- each to GMS and the local Sabha on this happy occasion.– this happy occasion her father Shri M.L. Dutta Gen. Secy. MS donated Rs.200/- to GMS. Ambala Cantt 9896102843). Ashwin Bali s/o Shri Surender Miss Ira Datta d/o Shri Pradeep & Smt. Rekha Bali secured 8.6 & Smt. Kavita Dutta, grand-

exam of CBSE 2014. He is the grandson of Shri Prem Parkash Mehta (Mohan). The family is proud of him and wish him best of luck in future also.

Renunciation of the fruits of Jharsa Gurgaon, donated action is the centre around Rs.11000/- in memory of his par- which the Gita is woven. It is ents Shri Balmiki Singh Chhibber the central sun around which (1910-July 1960) and Smt. devotion, knowledge, and the Satwant Kaur Chhibber (April rest revolve like planets. 1915-8 June 2003). th CGPA in 10 standard. The —M K Gandhi proud grandparents (Dada &

18 Mohyal Mitter / SEPTEMBER 2014 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram MOHYAL HABITAT-V khooh still carry the original names of Datts. Drinking water was brought from these wells in pitchers for domestic use. Water was DATTAN-A YAADGAAR sweet and healthy. This emotional memoir was published by my (late)friend RoshanLal MOHYALS OF TEHI DATTAN: There were Datts, Balis, Chhibbers, Chhibber of Chandigarh. We met only once during a Mohyal Con- Mohans in that order of strength. Mohyals mostly served in the ference at Delhi. But as the poet says, police and military. They brought name and fame and did Tehi proud. “Harrozkamilnazarooribhinahin, Ekmulakatumarbharchaljatihai”. Women folk stayed back and were safe.Due to scarce mode of The original narration covers about four pages but it has been pruned transportation to distant places, matches were mostly arranged heavily to meet Mohyal Mitter’s present policy about the length of between Mohyals of Tehi, , Pindigheb, and the articles.I would like the readers to notice the pangs and poi- Rawalpindi. This maintained cohesiveness and strong bonds. gnancy felt by the Mohyal migrants from Pakistan due to the Parti- (During the course of service to Mohyal community, I have been tion in 1947. They do not seem to be crying about their material lucky to receive affection, among others ,fromSqn.Ldr. Mumtaz losses, which were substantial, but about their separation from their Bahadu rDutt of Panchkula, (late) Shri N.D. Datta (former Editor of “JanamBhumipriya.” To preserve the flavour of the sentiments of Mohyal Mitter),besides (late) Sh. RoshanLal Chhibber. Best speci- Sh. Chhibber, it is being ‘extracted’ in first person i.e. in the words mens of fine human beings, I too offer my salute to their sacred of the original writer – instead of a summary: janambhumi of TehiDattan. There is an ANNEXURE with the origi- When Lord Rama with Sita and Lakshman, on completion of four- nal article giving details of the Mohyal families in Tehi. Along with teen years’ exile, were flying back in Pushpak, on sighting Ayodhya, the details of other families, the writer gave the following anec- had toldVibhikshin, Sugriv and others accompanying him that : dotes. R T MOHAN) Yadpisab Baikunthbakhana, VedPuranbidatsabhjana, VINTAGE MOHYALS: Mehta Duni Chand of Tehi was fond of horse Avadhpurisampriyanahinsou, yehprasangjanekoukou, riding and used to go in country side on horseback. Once on a Janambhhoomimam priyesuhani riding spree he was passing through a dangerous area and night was falling. Suddenly he was stopped by a notorious dacoit – “Tora” TEHI, now in Pakistan is village of my birth and upbringing. It is and his gang. Tora soon recognised Mehta Saheb and with his gang very sacred to me. I belong to the now fading generation of pre- escorted him respectfully to safety. partition period. Overwhelmed by memories of Tehi, I still remem- ber the days I passed on that piece of paradise on earth. I still carry DACOITS APOLOGISE: My elder sister was married to Mehta Bodh Tehi in my heart. Emotional bonds and ache have compelled me to Raj Datt of Suragh, Tehsil PindDadan Khan (later a renowned ad- describe Tehi in words. vocate of Ambala.) After the marriage ceremony the barat (mar- riage party), with the bride, were returning to Suragh and en-route LOCATION:Tehi is situated at 32/72 degree longitude/latitude, about they had to cross the river Suhan. When the barat reached the river 4-5 Kms fromTalagang on -Pindighebmetalled road, in bank they found that Suhan was in high floods. The Barat was held Campbellpore District. KotSarang was about 4 Kms to North (Baba up for three days. They passed their time in singing and dancing. A PragaJi of Karyala was married in a Vaid family in KotSarang) and group of robbers of that area attacked the barat who in return chal- village Dhudyalwas about 4 Kms to South West, which was in fact lenged the robbers. When the robbers learnt that the barat and the twin village of Tehi. bride were Mohyals, they apologised for their misconduct. They SALIENT FEATURES: Population was 20 to 25 thousand consist- offered and arranged for safe crossing of entire marriage party. The ing of all communities and all types of people necessary to make it entire barat was, gradually, transported on charpoys held by four congenial and self-sufficient to live there.Though Muslims were persons who swam across swollen river Suhan. slightly in majority, it was Mohyals, particularly Datts, who domi- About his own family, the writer has stated that his ancestors origi- nated. Therefore, the village was known as TehiDattan. People of nally belonged to Bhera: When foreigners repeatedly invaded North- different communities lived in harmonious sunshine of their com- ern India and indulged in large scale atrocities and plunder, one of mon culture and heritage. Every senior to our age was Bhapaji (el- our ancestors, Bk. Paras Ram escaped and settled in Mirpur (J&K) der brother) Chachaji, Tayaji (uncles) and Bapuji (Granpa). in 1773 A.D. 110 years later, in 1883 our great grandfather Bk. The artisans lived on the periphery of Tehi: carpenters and black- Kanhaiya Lal migrated from Mirpur and settled in Tehi Dattan. smiths on the north, cobblers and barbers on the south, and weav- Stressing the importance of having interlinking family trees of ers and potters on the east. Traders and others lived in the centre. Mohyals, he requested all Mohyals of Tehi to send him details of Mohyals were affluent and occupied prominent area in the centre their Family Trees, giving names of males and females with names of Tehi. of father and husband, with castes after marriage, as the case may “ALL IN ONE”: There were no modern means of communication, be – with date of birth /death, if possible/applicable. no electricity, no pucca roads, no railways, no conveyance and not (I take this opportunity to stress on the readers the importance of even a bicycle. There was no proper post office. But Mehta Amar preparing and keep up-dating/expanding their family trees by in- Nath Chhibber, an elderly Mohyal, was “All in One” who used to do cluding details about the families of their cousins/uncles etc. De- social service to deliver letters, supply postal material and even tails about their ancestors can be obtained from their purohits in used to write letters for those who could not write. Outlet for travel- Haridwar, who are themselves vanishing institutions.Mohyals can ling was on foot and heavy loads were carried by beasts of burden now record their family trees in the caste-wise registers kept in the such as donkeys/horses, for taking bus from Talagang to Chakwal office of the Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, where future generation railway station to travel by train. There was a primary (later raised can consult/update these.So, carry along the necessary data, when to middle) school in Tehi in Urdu medium and high school up to you visit Haridwar Mohyal Ashram next. R. T. MOHAN) Matric in Talagang. Children whose parents were in big cities could get higher education. Sh. R.L. Chhibber winded up his account of Tehi with a soulful ghazal. I reproduce it here for the benefit of those who can enjoy its pathos. DATTAN DE KHOOH: There were two reasonably big ponds to Jab se bichhadgayehain ham us khuld-e-ran-o-boo1 se, hold rain water which served the village whole year round for wash- 2 3 ing, bathing and drinking water for the cattle. Tehi was surrounded Mehroom hogayehaindilshaug-o-arzoo se. Wohkhaakjispehamnebachpanke din guzaare, by fertile Barani (non-irrigated) and Chahi (well-irrigated) fields. 4 There were Dattan de Khooh(wells). “Thanedar da khooh” – Police Ab takbasihuihaiehsaas men hamaare. Kiyonkarnayaadaaenkiyonhonnadilkopiyaare, Inspector Mehta Devi Dayal Datt had given this well in dowry at the 5 time of marriage of his daughter to Bk. Nanak Chand Chhibber. Ussarzamin kezarreyusaasmaanketare. Kya bhulasakengeajdaad6kewatanko, There was “Dewan Chand da Khooh” which was granted to him by 77 government, as reward for capturing a notorious proclaimed dacoit. BhoolihuifiIzza Atmosphere There was also “Maya Das Chhibber da Khooh” and several other –By: R.T. Mohan, 09464544728, E-mail: [email protected] wells of Mohyals. According to a recent Mohyal visitor to Tehi, these

For a bright future in Computers join MERIT Mohyal Mitter / SEPTEMBER 2014 19 for her heavenly abode on 14.07.2014 at Amritsar. Her Kirya was performed on ANTIM YATRA 17.07.2014, which was at- tended by a large number of G.M.S expresses its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved relatives, friends and members families and prays to God to grant eternal peace to the of Biradari. Mohyal Sabha, departed souls and strength to their families to bear with fortitude their irreparable loss. — D.V. Mohan, Secy. General Aman Bakshi Lau Smt. Sharda Datta My younger cousin brother Smt. Sharda Datta, w/o the late (Brother’s son), Shri Aman Shri Kewal Kishan Datta, r/o Bakshi Lau, son of Smt. Usha W.Z.-458, Gali No.5, Shiv He was son of Shri Parkash Nagar, New Delhi, originally Chand Datt & Smt. Kailash from Bajwala (now in Pak.), left Datt; Paternal grandson of Late for her heavenly abode on the Amolak Ram ji Datt & Late Ram 17th July, 2014, after a pro- Rakhi Datt of Nilokheri, hailing longed illness. Her cremation originally from Sukho, Dist. ceremony was performed by Rawalpindi; and Maternal her son, Shri Rajiv Datta, on Janakpuri passed a condo- grandson of Late Wasti Ram ji the 18th July, 2014 and Kirya Mehta (Bhimwal) & Late Smt. th lence resolution to mourn the was performed on the 27 July, death of its Life Member. She Satyavati Mehta of Sambhar 2014 at Sanatan Dharma was a staunch Mohyal and al- Lake, Rajasthan, hailing origi- ways took active part in the nally from Khandoya, Dist. activities of Mohyal Sabha, Jhelum. Janakpuri and later on of MS, After completing his M.Com, Noida. Her husband, Shri S.L. Naveen worked all through on Datta was former President of Marketing and Sales side in Pri- MS, Janakpuri and founder Datta Lau & Shri Kuldeep vate Sector, earning good repu- President of MS, Noida. He tation and bonhomie. He pos- Bakshi Lau, r/o 209, Rehari was a member of the GMS Colony, Jammu left for his sessed very amicable, pleasant Managing Committee for sev- and loving nature. This was heavenly abode on 12th of April, eral years. His commitment to genuinely reflected in the large 2014 at his residence at the the GMS is evident from the gathering of relatives, friends age of sixteen. Aman was fact that after shifting from and well-wishers who attended studying in class-X and was a Janakpuri to Noida, he used to the Uthavana on 9th August brilliant student in all ways in- regularly attend Managing 2014. cluding cultural activities. We Committee meetings by hiring came to know about his non- a to and from three-wheeler. Born on 29th October 1960 at reasoning diseases of Kidney Mandir, Shiv Nagar, New Delhi, Nilokheri, his promising career failure one month before his attended by a large number of The late Smt. Savitri Datta is was cut short by his untimely death which was very shock- relatives, members of Mohyal survived by her two sons, Shri death. This certainly is a big ing and heart-broken for our biradari and near and dear, Ashok Datta (USA), Shri Girish blow to all the dear and near families. He was very keen who prayed to Almighty God to Datta (Noida/Amritsar) and two ones. He is survived by aged about my marriage ceremony grant Moksha to the noble de- daughters, Mrs. Prabha Vaid, parents, wife-Sunetra, son- which was going to be held on parted soul. w/o Commodore Vijay Vaid Rajat, brothers-Vivek and st (Retd.), Mumbai and Mrs. 21 of April, 2014 but no one On this occasion, Datta family Ranbir and their family mem- can change the God’s deci- Madhu Chaudhry, w/o Shri bers besides large number of donated Rs.250/- each to the Surrinder Chaudhry (Vienna, sion. I was very deeply heart- MS(WZ) and the GMS. other relatives. broken because God did not Austria) and grandchildren Deeply missed and fondly re- Arman, Kevin and Palak. May God grant peace to the give him 10 days more to at- departed noble soul and grant tend my marriage function. membered by: Shri Rajiv Datta/ On this sad occasion, Datta Smt. Meenu Datta-son/daugh- the strength to the members of After his demise, I got married Parivar has donated Rs.1100 the bereaved family to with- nd ter-in-law Shri Sanjay Datta- on 2 of May, 2014 but his to the GMS Widow Fund.–K.K. stand this irreparable loss. place is never going to fill in son, Smt. Savita Bali & Smt. Bali, President, MS, Janakpuri. future. Seema Vaid-Daughters and The family has donated grandchildren. Rs.1000/- to GMS in his Now, I am going to donate Shri Naveen Datt memory. Rs.1100/- to GMS with pray to Smt. Savitri Datta With deep sorrow we inform the God to grant eternal peace to Smt. Savitri Datta, w/o the late untimely demise of Shri Naveen Er. A.S. Mehta the departed noble soul.– Shri S.L. Datta (Ex-Branch Datt, r/o J-53, Tagore Nagar, Er. A.S. Mehta was the son of Mannu Datta M. 09906335251, Ajmer Road, Jaipur, on 7th Au- the late Shri Badri Narain 08492080773 Manager, State Bank of India), formely resident of Janakpuri, gust 2014 at Jaipur, after brief Mehta & the late Devan Devi who later shifted to Noida, left illness. of village Karialla, Tehsil

20 Mohyal Mitter / SEPTEMBER 2014 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram Chakwal, Distt. Jhelum. He iii) Smt. Bimla Chhibber and Bk. On this occasion, Rs.500/- do- was born on 10th October, 1929 Ram Nath Chhibber Widow Fund nated to General Mohyal Sabha in Distt. Mint Kumari. Pre-par- Trust-Rs.3000/-. Widow Fund by Krishna Mehta tition, he studied at Lahore iv) Mehta Dewan Chand through Dohta Neeraj Datta, who Chhibber, RAIS, Landlord of donated in Mandir also. We will HAZRO, resident of Abbotabad all pray to Almighty God, may his Widow Fund Trust-Rs.3000/-. soul rest in peace in Heaven but can be availed whose end is pur- v) Mehta Gokal Chand Datt, posed by Almighty God.–Prof. Landlord of Haripur Education V.K. Datta, Jalandhar City. Fund Trust-Rs.3000/-.–Hari Sharan Datta  Smt. Charanjit Kumari Datta: Smt. Charanjit Kumari Datta,  Shri Siri Ram Mehta: The death w/o Prof. V.M. Datta, younger anniversary of Shri Siri Ram brother of Mohyal Patron V.P. Mehta was observed in grief on Datta, Rohtak/Jalandhar, ob- 21.08.2014 at Nagpur, who left Rs.100/- each to Local Mohyal this world suddenly on the Sabha and the GMS. evening of 21st August leaving his entire dear and near stunned.  Smt. Bimla Chhibber: The Even in death, he showed the th 13 death anniversary of Smt. calm and serene nature of his Engineering College and after Bimla Chhibber was observed character. On this occasion, partition he studied at Dyal on 29.07.2014 by her family sons, Subhash Mehta, Vijay Bagh (Agra). He joined job at Mehta and Arvind Mehta per- Bhakra Nangal Dam in 1950 formed Pooja and Havan, and retired as Superintending served Braham Bhoj attended by Engineer (Haryana Electricity Mohyals and friends with dona- Board) in 1987. tion in Mandir in Jalandhar. All He was a very social man, who of us remembered his qualities worked for the upliftment of the of head and heart and devotional community. He served as the nature, being religious minded President of Mohyal Sabha, and god fearing remembered by Faridabad. He was also a mem- his Virtues and humanity worked ber of the GMS. He left for his served the Death Barsi, who heavenly abode on July 13, died on 09.12.2005, after brief 2014, leaving behind his wife, illness with Hindu traditions, Smt. Jyoti Mehta and daughter, Mantar Jap and Brahm Bhoj Sangeeta. His last rites were with distribution of fruit and largely attended by family, donation in the temple. friends and relatives, who stood members including her hus- She was a teacher, enjoyed by the family in this hour of grief. band, Bakshi Ram Nath normal good health. She Shri Ramesh Datta, President, Chhibber, son, Bakshi Om proved excellent companion, MS, Faridabad and also other Prakash Chhibber, daughter- members of Mohyal Sabha at- devoted wife, dedicated in-law, Dr.(Mrs.) Geeta tended the rites and paid rich trib- mother and mother-in-law of Chhibber, grandchildren, Smt. ute to the departed soul. her children. She was loving Aditi and Daksh Chhibber at with sweet nature and God In the everlasting memory of Shri her residence C4C/167, fearing, who had an amicable A.S. Mehta, an Education Trust Janakpuri, New Delhi-110058. has been opened with a sum of disposition and commanded Rs.11000/-. The late Smt. Bimla Chhibber hard for family, welfare of com- the respect, admiration, love was daughter of the late Smt. munity with labour and struggle and affection of dear and near, With a heavy and saddened Ram Piari Bali and the late throughout his life. those who cam in contact with heart, Mohyal Sabha, Faridabad Rzd. Manohar Lal Bali of her. offer their heartfelt condolence Shri Siri Ram Mehta, s/o the late Rawalpindi and daughter-in- Shri Sant Ram Mehta left abode and pray for the departed soul.– law of the late Smt. Ganga She has left behind her hus- MS, Faridabad. on 21 August, 2001 in band, Prof. V.M. Datta, former Murty Chhibber and Bk. Iqbal Chhindwara (M.P.) born in 1917 Nath Chhibber of Abbottabad. General Secretary, Vice Presi- and Dadan Khan (Pak) served dent, Wrestling and associated IN MEMORIAM On this occasion, her son Newton Colliery Parasian and with sports activities in Na- Bakshi Om Prakash Chhibber A.C.C., honored so many times tional, International level. A with appreciation and awards  Smt. Prem Lata Chhibber: (Ph: 011-25514240) has do- staunch Mohyal, left two sons, The second Death Anniversary nated Rs.15,000/- to the GMS being a best player of tennis and football of A.C.C. team. Married Vikram Datta, Satinder Datta, of the late Smt. Prem Lata Trusts as under: well settled & daughter, Chhibber, w/o the late Bhai to Krishna Mehta in 1941, left i) Smt. Ganga Murty Chhibber three sons, Subhash Mehta, Sangita/Sanjiv Bali of Sonepat, R.C. Chhibber (Freedom a reputed Bali family. Fighter), was observed on the & Bk. Iqbal Nath Chhibber Vijay Mehta and Arvind Mehta, 22nd June, 2014. On this oc- Widow Fund Trust-Rs.3000/-. daughter Kamlesh married to She was religious minded and casion, her son & daughter-in- ii)Smt. Ram Piari Bali & Rzd. Prof. V.K. Datta, s/o the late Shri respected and unifying force law, Bhai Sanjiv & Smt. Manohar Lal Bali Widow Fund V.P. Datta, founder and Patron of and strength in the family. A big Neelam Chhibber donated Trust-Rs.3000/-. Jalandhar Mohyal Sabha, all vacuum has been created in settled in their jobs.

For a bright future in Computers join MERIT Mohyal Mitter / SEPTEMBER 2014 21 Datta Parivar as she lived a  Maj. Gen. Sudhir Chander On this first Death Anniversary, Har-Ki-Pouri by our respected Saintly life, homely lady, noble Datta: It will precisely be full I am donating an humble Panditji and prayed to Almighty soul, who never spoke a harsh amount of Rupess two lakhs to word to any one in life. GMS, the income whereof be We all pray to God to grant utilized for the benefit of the peace to the departed soul and community and deserving strength to family to bear this Mohyals.–S.L. Datta,S-180, great loss. Greater Kailash II, New Delhi. A donation of Rs.200/- to GMS  Dr. (Mrs.) Kamini Bali (08.04.1950-12.08.2002): The Widow Fund by Prof. V.K. th Datta.–Prof. V.K. Datta, 12 death anniversary of the Jalandhar late Dr. (Mrs.) Kamini Bali was observed by her family mem-  Smt. Shakuntala Datta & Mehta Suraj Parkash Datta: The 49th death anniversary of Suraj Parkash Datta and 11th Barsi of Shakuntala Datta were ob- one year on 11th August, 2014 God to grant peace to the de- to the death of my beloved son, parted soul. Major General Sudhir Chander Smt. Raj Mohan was born in Datta, who left us forever on August, 1923 at Karyala (now this day last year. The sad sud- in Pak.) and passed away on den and unnatural demise has 23rd July, 2008 at Rochipura, put the entire family in a state P.O. Majra, Niranjanpur, of perpetual grief, gloom and Dehradun (UK). She along with bewilderment. Despite all ef- my Grand father, the late Shri forts on our part, we have not T.P. Mohan (Her husband), had been able to come out of this migrated to India, at the time melancholic state. bers on 12.08.2014. Havan of partition and settled in The above does not mean that was performed, attended by Dehradun. My Grand mother, we do not laugh at all. We cer- close relatives, friends and respected Smt. Raj Mohan was tainly laugh several times dur- Mohyal Biradari. Silent but the 2nd daughter of the late ing the day but often listlessly tearful tributes were paid to her. Rzd. Tek Chand Baliji and the served in May and August, and cheerlessly. Likewise we Dr.(Mrs.) Kamini Bali, w/o Rzd. late Smt. Mayawati Baliji of 2014 respectively with prayer, are not always shedding tears. Raj Kumar Bali, was Life Mem- Kesri Singhpura Distt. Shri fruit distribution and milk and But we do sob in seclusion se- ber of the GMS and MS, Ganga Nagar (Rajasthan) and donation in Shiv Shakti Mandir cretly and tearlessly. In reality, Janakpuri. She was the daugh- elder sister of the late Rzd. by Prof. V.K. Datta/Kamlesh it is our hearts that always re- ter-in-law of the late Smt. Nanki Gobind Lal Baliji. She was a Datta, sons, Ranbir Datta and main heavy. We have no op- Devi Bali & the late Rzd. Moti staunch Mohyal and a simple, Sunil Datta. tion but to humbly submit to Ram Bali of Guliana (now in noble, kindhearted, religious- Mehta Suraj Parkash was the what is ordained for us. Pak.) and the daughter of the mind with an ever-smiling face, son of Mehta Malik Chand In reminiscence, I do wish to late Smt. Shiv Kumari Datta ever willing to help others. She Datta/Ram Rakhi, brother of highlight that the numerical fig- and the late Shri Nand Kishore was loved by all, and was great Mohyals V.P. Datta/O.P. ure 11 (Eleven) has been very Datta. popular among relatives and Datta and was a freedom significant in his life, as shown On this sad occasion, the fam- friends. fighter. Sacrificed his life for the hereunder: ily, her husband & son, Atul Bali On her death anniversary, I sake of country. (a) Commissioned into the and daughter, Pooja Bali do- (granddaughter), along with my Smt. Shakuntala Datta, d/o the Army- 11 Dec. nated Rs.500/- each to the son, Pranav Bali and my late Ishar Dass Chhibber, sis- GMS and MS, Janakpuri.–R.K. younger sister, Mrs. Abha ter of the late K.L. Chhibber of (b) Married- 11 Dec. Bali,B-1/104, Janakpuri, New Mohan, w/o Shri Rohit Chadha M.P. was soft spoken, God (c) Died- 11 Aug. Delhi – 110058. and her lovely daughter, Baby Ahhana Mohan Chadha do- fearing, pious, Saintly life, was (d) Date of Birth- 28 July  Smt. Raj Mohan: The 6th a great devotee of Ram death anniversary of Smt. Raj nated Rs.200/- to Mohyal Sharnam Ashram, Panipat, (e) Date of Birth Ashram, Haridwar.–Kalpa Bali, Mohan, w/o the late Shri known as “JHAE JEE” by fam- of wife Asha Datta- 8Aug. Thaneswar Parkash Mohan w/o Wg. Comdr. M.K. Bali, ily, admired respected unifying Diff. of 11 days. and Daughter-in-law in r/o the SAO, I.A.F. WAC(U), Subarto force in family, devotional, late Shri Mehta Mangal Sen Park, New Delhi-10. Mob.: (f) My Dob- 17 July 08527611001. struggled in whole life. (g) His Dob- 28 July Mohan Ji of Rawalpindi (now rd Rs.150/- is donated towards Diff. of 11 days in Pak.), was observed on 23  Smt. Prem Lata Mohan: On GMS Widow Fund as a mark In conclusion, we, his aged, July, 2014 at Haridwar. On this the first death anniversary of of respect to departed souls, ailing parents, wife Asha Datta, death anniversary, her son Shri the late Smt. Prem Lata give strength to Datta Parivar. sons and family members are S.N. Mohan and daughter-in- Mohan, w/o Shri Pran Nath All miss him/her presence ev- left to brood, grieve, wail and law, Smt. Nirmal Mohan per- Mohan, daughter-in-law of the ery moment by Prof. V.K. Datta. bask in his painful unforget- formed Havan, Brahman Bhoj late Smt. Budh Wanti Mohan, table memories. and Puja of “Maa Ganga” at w/o the late Shri Kundan Lal

22 Mohyal Mitter / SEPTEMBER 2014 Donate Rs.11,000 towards Langar Fund, Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar Mohan, A.S.I., then Punjab donated Rs.250/- each to MS, It’s being 15 years that our be- Shri Baldev Dutt Mehta was Police, s/o the late Shri Jagan Faridabad and the GMS, New loved Grandfather, Shri Des born on 1st February 1925 and Delhi. Raj Datta, s/o the late Shri left for his heavenly abode on  Shri Swapan Mohan Kherati Mal Datta & Smt. 8 August 2010. Balkaur Datta of Jalalpur Jatta (03.11.1974 to 13.07.2006): On st (now in Pak.), left us and  51 Death anniversary of late the 8th death anniversary of the Nardev Chander Mehta (Datta), s/ late Shri Swapan Mohan, s/o moved for the divine journey on an unforgetful day, July 23, o late Mehta Ram Chander the late Shri Mohinder Mehta Shastri & late Bhagwanti (President and Founder of MS, 1999. He was a loving and a doting father, who loved and (Datta) of Munde Mari (now in Rohini/Pitampura) & Smt. Pakistan) was observed on 24th Kiran Mehta and grandson of cared for not only his children the late Smt. and Mehta Tirath and grandchildren but also ev- Ram Mohan, Braham Bhoj was eryone who came in touch with held on 14.07.2014 at his resi- him. A person with a big heart dence, flat No.58, Pocket A-3, who donated liberally for the Sector-8, Rohini, New Delhi-85 sake of poor and destitute. and prayers and offerings were He lead a very disciplined life made at the local temple by his and served Indian Railways Nath Mohan, Tehsildar of family. and got retired as Commercial Dharyala Jalap, Distt. Jhelum Inspector. (now in Pak.) and daughter of the late Smt. Kansa Devi He passed away after a brief Chhibber, w/o the late Shri illness leaving behind his wife, Mela Ram Chhibber of the late Smt. Kamlesh Datta, Aminabad, Distt. Gujarat (now his son, Shri Ramesh Datta, in Pak.), was performed on daughter-in-law, Smt. Suman 18.07.2014 at Adarsh Nagar, Datta, Daughter, Smt. Uma July, 2014. A havan was Delhi-33. Datta and grandchildren. perfomed in his memory at Havan was performed, at- We know for certain that we Maa Durga Niwas, B-1/1321, tended by all the family mem- have never lost you, even to Vasant Kunj, New Delhi the bers and relatives. death. As you continue to par- residence of his son Gp. Capt. ticipate in every act, though & DC Mehta (Retd.) in the Shri Pran Nath Mohan has do- decision. nated Rs.1000/- to the GMS, presence of Ms. Kanta Mehta in the memory of the departed In his memory, his son, Shri (Vaid), Shri. OP Mehta (Vaid), soul of the late Smt. Prem Lata Ramesh Datta, President, MS, Ms. Kamlesh Mehta (Datta), Mohan.–Pran Nath Mohan, M- On this occasion, in his ever- Faridabad added a sum of Ms. Mamta Dutt & Ms. 194, Sector-51, Orchard Is- lasting memory, his mother has Rs.1000/- to the “Mehta Des Akshadha Dutt. Ms. Savitri land, Near Artimas Hospital, donated Rs.200/- each to the Raj Datta & Kamlesh Datta Bakshi, Ms. Nirmal Mehta Gurgaon (Haryana) Mob.: GMS and MS, Rohini. We bow Trust”.–Dhruv Datta – grandson (Datta) & Ms. Suman Rekha 9871262039. our heads to Almighty God and 5K/85, NIT, Faridabad. Mehta (Mohan) could not attend the havan being pray to Him to bless his soul to th  Smt. Santosh Mehta: The fifth  5 Death Anniversary of Shri indisposed. This ritual of death anniversary of Smt. rest in peace forever.–Smt. Baldev Dutt Mehta: On the oc- Kiran Mehta Mohan performing havan every year Santosh Mehta, w/o Shri Jagdish on his death anniversary was Lal Mehta (Lau) and d/o the late  Mehta Des Raj Datta & Smt. established by his wife late Kamlesh Datta: As said by Durgwati Mehta (Datta) d/o late Shakespeare, “Words are poor Ishwardas & Muladevi Vaid of comforters” yet words are all Dalwa (now in Pakistan). In memory of her father-in-law Ms. Kamlesh Mehta donated Rs.500/- to South Zone MS & Capt. Gaurav Dutt added Rs.1000/- to Mehta Ram Chander Shastri, Nardev Chander & Durgawati Mehta Trust being operated at GMS. All children of late Nardev Chander Mehta (Datta) feel as under:- casion of 5th death anniversary of Shri Baldev Dutt Mehta, the Your Life (though short) was a blessing Mehta Sharan Pat Vaid and the family donated Rs.250/- each Your memory a treasure late Smt. Vidyawanti Vaid of to GMS and Mohyal Sabha You are loved beyond words Rawalpindi (now in Pak.), was Modinagar. Fondly remem- st And missed beyond measure observed on the 21 July, 2014 that we have after someone bered by sons Shri Kulbir, at their residence. Raghubir, Balbir Mehta and –Gp. Capt. DC Mehta (Datta) leaves us in despair. (Retd.) In the loving memory of his wife, daughter Smt Santosh Mehta. Shri Jagdish Lal Mehta (Lau) has

For a bright future in Computers join MERIT Mohyal Mitter / SEPTEMBER 2014 23  Smt. Shanta Bakshi: Smt. Mohyal Sabha and Mohyal Addition to Trust Bakshi/Sangita Bakshi-(son-in- Shanta Bakshi, w/o the late Educational Society and had law/daughter), grandchildren- Shri Piyare Lal Bakshi of an unsurpassed record of do-  Shri S.N. Datta, 8/11, Kalkaji (Shikha/Sakshi/Manav/Manya/ nations to GMS, the Mohyal Extension, New Delhi-19, do- Hritika). Sabha, Chandigarh and to nated Rs.5000/- to GMS to be credited in “Ch: Harnam Das  Shri Vern Kumar Datt (son) umpteen other Mohyal causes. and Shri Atul Datt (grandson), He graced with his presence all Datt, Pritam Dei & Smt. Pushpa Datta Education Trust Fund”. Pusa Road, New Delhi, do- important functions sand cel- nated Rs.528/- in sweet and ebrations of the Mohyal com- Total balance in the Trust will now be Rs.5,64200/-. loving memory of their re- munity and bestowed bless- spected mother and grand- ings and benedictions on the  Shri Sushil Kumar Chhibber, mother Smt. Kaushlaya Rani gathering. Swamiji was held C-80 Niti Bagh New Delhi-49, Datt wife of late Mehta Ram in Tihar Jail during Sri Durga donated Rs.501/- to be added Prakash Datt. Mandir Gau Raksha agitation. He adopted four children from Amritsar whose parents were NEW TRUST killed by the Sikh terrorists. He Shri Narinder Chhibber, 634 took part in the Kar Seva at Thermal Colony Panipat, Mob: Ayodhya on the red letter day 09416412184, opened a new Imnavad (now in Pak.), d/o the of 25 October, 1992 from Ram Trust GMS Widow Fund, with late Shri Ishwar Das Dutta, Janam Bhoomi. a initial amount of Rs.5100/-, Samba (J&K), had left for her Swamiji suffered a paralytic in the name of Shri Ram heavenly abode on 22nd Aug., stroke in June 1997 and was Parkash Mehta (Chhibber). 2011. admitted in the PGI, On the death anniversary, her Chandigarh. When dis- family, consisting of Vijay charged, he presented 100 Anjana Bakshi, Virender bed sheets to the hospital and Parveen Bakshi (Yamuna cash rewards to the nursing Nagar) and Vinay Sharda staff who attended on him. Bakshi (Faridabad), donated Following the stroke, he never to the already existing Educa- Rs.250/- towards the GMS recovered fully; fell seriously ill tion Trust in the name of Shri Widow Fund. and passed away in a Gujjar Mal Chhibber & Smt. Ludhiana hospital on 23 Lajwanti Devi Chhibber, village March, 2000, from earthly to Tanda Hoshiarpur on the occa- SWEET REMEM- st BRANCES ethereal life. His dead body sion of 91 birthday (30 July bedecked with flowers was 14) of his mother Smt. Shanno 1008 Mahant Swami Sevanand consigned to holy Ganga at Devi Chhibber wife of late Shri Giri Ji Maharaj: Mahant Haridwar, in Jal Samadhi, and M.L. Chhibber. The family get Sevanand Giri (Original name immersion witnessed by teem- togather was held at Noida at Chet Ram Vaid) was born at ing number of his devotees. his brothers house. Shri Ram Parkash Mehta Ji Udhampur in 1911. Before Swami Sevanand Giri was the was a very social and religious  Shri Ramesh Pratap person of Yamunanagar. He joining the order of “Sanyas”, Father Teresa of the Mohyal Chhibber, A-2/ 62 Varun Apart- he was an active member of community. A Monarch saint, was an active member of MS ment Sector-9, Rohini New Yamunanagar & GMS. the RSS and the Congress. he made bohemian donations; Delhi, donated Rs.5000/- to be When the J&K Govt. intro- in last count, Rs.50,000 to added to the already existing duced the Permit system, he Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar and Sabha Trust in the name of late Donation adopted a life of celibacy, don- Rs.1.5 lac to Kargil Relief Shri Atal Pratap & Smt. Raj Shri Puneet Bali, s/o Shri ning the bhagwa. He was the Fund. To honour his memory, Kumari Chhibber. Donation Rajinder Kumar Bali & nephew head of the Atal Akhara the GMS has set up a Swami made on the occasion of death of the late Bakhshi Danraj Ji Punjab, Haryana and Sevanand Giri Memorial Fund anniversary of his mother Smt. Chhibber, r/o BA 256/2 (SF), Himachal Pradesh and Presi- with an initial contribution of Raj Kumari Chhibber which Tagore Garden, New Delhi-27 dent of the Sanatan Dharam Rs.1 lac. falls on 25th August. (Mob.9891005757) has Vishnu College, Bhatoli Distt. Efforts: G.L. Datta Josh donated Rs.250/- each Una and Ganesh Sanskrit  Shri Ramesh Kumar Mehta towards Widow Fund and Mahavidyala Santosh Garh. (15.08.1936 to 13.06.2003): In Education Fund in the pious He was prelate of the Gauri Help, stren- the memory of our father, we memory of his respected Shankar Temple, Vibhor Sahib gthen and widen would like to donate Rs.5000/- grandparents, viz., the late (Naya Nangal) and held many for addition to Education Fund Smt. Savitri Devi Bali & the late other ecclesiastical positions. the base of our Trust account of “Shri S.R. Shri Mohan Lal Bali (Dadi Ji/ He was also running a chari- Apex Body, the Mehta & Smt. Raj Kumari Dada Ji). table dispensary. A man of Mehta”. many parts; he was temporal GMS, by enroll- Smt. Manisha Dutta, r/o C4C/ Lovingly remembered by: Smt. 115, Janakpuri, New Delhi-58 head of religious institutions, a ing more Pa- Sunder Mehta (wife), Shri Rajiv pulpit preacher and a prodi- has donated Rs.5,000/- on the trons, Partisht Mehta/Smt. Bindu Mehta-(son death anniversary of her gious donor to charities. He /daughter-in-law), Shri Rahul was deeply interested in the and Life Mem- father-in-law, the late M. Mehta/Smt. Divya Mehta- (son/ Rengaswamy which falls on welfare of the Mohyal Commu- bers. daughter-in-law), Shri Sunil nity, was Patron of General 10.08.2014.

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