Volume XXXXII No. 19 Dated: November 07, 2017 PROGRAMME Commercialization of Media Viewpoint by: R’ann Aruti Nayar Assistant Editor, The Tribune, Chandigarh Date: November 10, 2017 (Friday) | Time: 6.30 p.m. | Venue: Hotel Shivalikview, Sector 17, Chandigarh The Life & Philosophy of Guru Nanak Dev ji Our weekly meeting on November 03, 2017 was presided his preference, Dr. Bhatti explained his concept of by Vice President Rtn. Salil Bali as our President Dr. Rita "Creative Mysticism" in preference to the traditional Kalra was out of station. Secretary Rtn. Jeeten Bhambri was notions of religion. He fully utilizes his expertise as an not well so Joint Secretary Rtn. Prof. Rana Nayar officiated Architect to forcefully deplore the neglect of in his place. VP Salil Bali wished all present, “Sat Siri Akal. mystical/spiritual theology. Jee Ayan Nu. Gurpurab diyan lakh lakh vadhaiyan.” Guru Nanak's Revelation, being a verbal direct Revelation, Salil welcomed the chief guest Dr. implies that the Guru is not using any of his own faculties S.S. Bhatti, Founder-Teacher and in conjuring up the make-believe world of Mythology or Former Principal, Chandigarh indulging in ratiocinative cerebration of Science or College of Architecture, who was imagining romanticism as one comes across. formally introduced by Rtn. Prof. In his concept of Creative Mysticism, Dr. Bhatti treats Rana Nayar. Mysticism as Experience, and Creativity as its Expression. Fellow of the Indian Institute of According to him, Mysticism, at its profoundest, is creative, Architects, Dr. S.S. Bhatti, who and Creativity, at its highest, is mystical. Dr. Bhatti's holds three PhDs, is a founder- perspective is delineated in very precise and crisp terms: teacher of Chandigarh College of "Guru Nanak's Creative Mysticism lays foundation for a Architecture (CCA) from which he non-denominational, non-communal, non-sectarian, non- Dr. S.S.Bhatti retired as Principal in 1996. He is ethnic system of Holistic Humanism whereby anyone and one of India‟s most versatile professionals. The American everyone is urged to an optimistic View and a fulfilling Biographical Institute has conferred one of its Twentieth Way of Life", emphasizing the essential requirements of Century Achievement Awards on him and described him being a true Sikh in accordance with the Guru's teachings. “as most admirable and whose career achievements and Dr. Bhatti explained the unique significance of Guru Nanak social contributions have been selected for permanent Bani in the context of world religions. He revealed Japuji to documentation in Five Hundred Leaders of Influence be the „Architecture of the Soul‟. Man, as microcosm, has designed for biographical reference and inspiration for been architectured in the same way as the macrocosm— present-day citizens of the Twentieth Century as well as with the three basic elements of Space, Structure, and future generations.” His most outstanding contribution is in Form. Space is his Soul, Structure is his Mind, and Form is elevating to an international standing Chandigarh College his Body. By analogy, Japu (or Simran) is an exercise of Architecture which was established by the Government aimed at integration of the Temporal Architecture of of Punjab on 07 August 1961 as the Academic Wing of the Microcosm (soul, mind, body) vis-à-vis that of the Great Chandigarh Experiment at the behest of Le Macrocosm (space, structure, form). Corbusier, the Master Architect of Chandigarh. Even as a Contd on page 2….. student (1955-1960) at Sir JJ College of Architecture, Bombay (now Mumbai), Dr. Bhatti showed exceptional knack for teaching, and thus made up his mind then to be a career teacher. He has authored books on art, architecture, theology, poetry, criticism, etc. He is member of many professional bodies. From fathoming architecture of buildings to mastering architectonics of poetry, Dr. Bhatti is a man of many mediums and many disciplines. A painter and a poet, his latest book illustrates his paintings as well is a compilation of poems. In his presentation Dr. Bhatti had described the philosophy of Guru Nanak Dev ji as Guru Nanak‟s Revelation In Architectural Perspective, and based on his book "Guru Nanak Bani: Revelation, Mysticism, Creativity". Dr. Bhatti‟s talk bears a decidedly unique Sikh mystical tone and content that reflects not only his great learning, but also his personal experience of Sikh life of action and its PP Rtn. Dr. Balram Gupta thanks Dr. S.S. Bhatti on behalf of mystical longings and strivings. Giving cogent reasons for our club and presents him a memento National anthem by PP Rtn. Welcome address by Rtn. Prof. Rana Innvocation on the Presentation on Pink Kanan Diwan and Rtn. Dr. Vice President Nayar introduces Four Way Test by PP Fashion Walk by PP Harinder Jit Kaur Rtn. Salil Bali the chief guest Rtn. Prem Anand Rtn. Dr. V.J.S. Vohra ……Contd from page 1 Coming as it does from an architect, Dr. Bhatti‟s talk on Guru Nanak is certainly very inspiring. Guru Nanak's Revelation is mystically-creative and creatively-mystical insofar as it exhorts man as a privileged human person to take initiative and aspire for an inner life through God-orientation (gurmukh) by transcending Mind-orientation (manmukh). The term „orientation‟ used by Dr. Bhatti is typically architectural. Dr. Bhatti also talked about his home having the right ambience in which such a divine influence would directly and immediately be exerted upon his mind. His grandfather read Sukhmani Sahib all his life, and his self-taught versatile father Sardar Balwant Singh, with unshakable faith in Guru Nanak Dev‟s Shabad, designed two of Sikh Faith‟s historic monuments: Gurdwara Panja Sahib, Hassan Abdal, and Takhat Sri Keshgarh, Anandpur Sahib. Above all, he successfully put his son Dr. Bhatti on the God-lit Path of Gurbani on which his mortal journey has gained stronger and stronger foothold every passing day. Dr. S.S. Bhatti presents birthday gift to Rtn. Dr. Dr. S.S. Bhatti presents birthday gift to Jawahar Luthra. Looking on is R’ann Indu Rtn. Prof. Dr. I.S. Dua. Luthra, their son Dr. Rajiv (Eye Surgeon Looking on is R’ann Guninder Dua from USA), daughter PP Rtn. Kavita Vij from Delhi and VP Rtn. Salil Bali Dr. S.S. Bhatti presents birthday gift to Dr. S.S. Bhatti presents punctuality award Rtn. Dr. Harinder Jit Kaur to PP Rtn. Dr. V.J.S. Vohra Shutterscapes - World, Travel, Camera, Me By: Rtn. Dr. Sanjay Kalra The world is a book and those who do not travel, read only one page. - Saint Augustine I have always longed for something beyond the monotonous, beyond the mundane! My journey through the lens started with “Expressions beyond Impressions” which quenched my artistic thirst. Next came “lens and patterns-poetic expressions” which contained some peculiar clicks from nature which motivated me to pen down some poetic descriptions. “Shutterscapes - World, Travel, Camera, Me” is a travelogue which has documented with vividity; the architecture, nature, imprints of history and life, that I captured on my camera during my extensive travels. I travel a lot and take pictures as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone. I believe in living life to the fullest: photography has been my way of bearing witness to the joy I find in these extraordinary travels. Each photograph has been described such that it has little to do with what you see and everything to do with the way you see them thus delving deep into the philosophy of life. I hope you enjoy flipping through the shutterscapes around the world and get engrossed in the story each picture tells. Our Ladakh Solar electricity Project in Rotary News This is a project implemented in the most difficult terrain at 20000 feet above sea level.... no food, no bed and no wash room. Rotary Club from USA and Rotary Chandigarh Midtown succeeded in providing solar electricity to the most underprivileged people. Great going our Vice President Rtn. Salil Bali (extreme right in above picture), who represented our club at this life risking high altitude unique project, which deserves accolades and recognitions at all levels. Honour for our Club Congratulations to Rtn. Dr Rita Kalra who has been declared as Trendsetter President for month of August and Rtn. Salil Chopra as the Rotarian of the month of September, as reported in the September issue of Governor‟s Monthly Newsletter. DG 2016-17 Rtn. Raman Aneja has informed us that our District has received 2016-17 RI Presidential Citation. In addition to this our club sponsored Interact Clubs of Vedic Girls Senior Secondary School, Gurukul Global School, Kundan International and Rotaract Club of Chandigarh Midtown have also received 2016-17 RI Presidential Citation. Nutritional support Fellowship in Japan Condolences Heartfelt condolences to Rtn. Dr. Shashi Jain whose revered mother left for her eternal abode rd on 3 November 2017. May the Almighty give her strength to bear this irreparable loss. Rtn. Salil Chopra invited Rtn. Yawata Kisiko former End TB campaign trustee of the Rotary Foundation over breakfast at hotel for November. Hilton during his recent visit to Japan, and exchanged President Dr. Rita flags. He was accompanied by Rtn. Renu Chopra Kalra with Dr. Meaningful project by Rotaractors Rajiv Khaneja State TB cell Congratulations Rotaractors of Chandigarh Midtown promoting the event ‘Bowl out cancer’ at Panjab University Annapurna day for November Adolescent Seminar PP Rtn. R.K. Luther’s company M/s Atul Fasteners Pvt Ltd won the On 01.11.17 this event was organized by Rtn. Renu prestigious 5S Chopra, sponsored by Siddharth Bhatia, son of Rtn. Talk on Adolescent problems and Good Touch Bad award at the Sanjay Bhatia, at Samarpan Centre for slum kids Touch at Govt.