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VJM ACTIVITIES IN HONG KONG
OCTOBER 2008
SHRADDHA PURVA DIWAS, 2008
October 2nd, 2008- Shraddha Purva Diwas is celeberated with a lot of reverence, enthusiasm and joy every year and this year was no
exception. According to Maharaj shree the first service should be for our parents, our elders and seniors, as it is their upbringing,
care, sacrifices and blessings that have brought us where we are today. Keeping the tradition alive since last nine years we are
indebted to Maharaj shree for imbibing in us these cultural values which has inspired us to initiate this activity year after year.
The event was celebrated by hosting a lunch for our seniors in Holiday Inn Hotel. The whole
ballroom was packed with our seniors from all different communities- Sindhi's, Panjabi's, Gujrati's, Muslims, Parsees and Chinese. Their
presence and joy kept us inspired to do as much as we could for them.
The volunteers helped them to their tables and got them seated, where they were served a sumptuous lunch. They were
kept entertained through out the afternoon with children's dance performances, games in which everyone participated, Bingo and then they
were shown a short inspiring film followed by door prizes and honoring of the most senior man and woman.
As they left, they were all presented with more going home gifts, the volunteers in return
received the gifts of their blessings and love that they will truly cherish. We are very fortunate that the success of our event each
year is now drawing a lot of young volunteers. We hope and pray that we are paving a fresh pathway for the younger generation who will
continue this service and keep the tradition alive.
JANUARY 2008
The new-year began with a monthly satsang and
chanting of special prayers for peace and happiness. A most inspiring and
encouraging message from Maharaj ji followed the satsang which is always a
special treat for all the devotees. A seva was organized where the devotees jointly brought food supplies for
Mother Teresa’s home which is a shelter for the homeless and street sleepers
who have their regular meals there. The devotees also spent some time
speaking to some of the residents and the sisters.
DECEMBER 2007
Tuesday, December 11th - A few of our volunteers are assisting at
a Christmas party for the underprivileged and abandoned children at the
Kowloon Cricket Club. The part is held by a few organizations jointly and
will be very memorable for the children as they spend a day of fun and games
and enjoy a sumptuous tea and gifts from Santa. Thursday,
December 20th – With the winter soon approaching the VJM volunteers have
pledged to buy blankets for the residents of the visually impaired home in Pokfulam. Our volunteers will visit the home and hand out the blankets to
each one of the residents in the spirit of caring and sharing.
NOVEMBER 2007
The festive month of November started off with a Diwali
Satsang held on the 5th which was followed by dinner prasadam. All the
devotees attended the same & received a token of Blessings - a Shree Yantra
for Diwali sent by Maharajshri himself all the way from Delhi. Besides
Maharajshri gave a live message to one & all present about the significance
of the rituals & pujas to be performed during the three days of Diwali for
prosperity, peace & happiness. On the same day a seva was also conducted at a children's home to impart
some joy & happiness to them. Continuing in the spirit of Diwali another seva is also being held on the
16th at the China Coast which is a home for the old people. Members will go
there & spend an evening of fun, dance & games followed by dinner that has
been catered. It is a real joy to spend time with them & brighten up their
faces with those sparkling smiles. The Maha Mriyunjay monthly jaap will be held on the 19th of this month.
MAY THE YEAR AHEAD BE LIT WITH HAPPINESS, SPARKLING WITH SUCCESS AND GLOWING
WITH WARMTH FOR YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONE!!! HAPPY DIWALI
OCTOBER 2007
On October 2nd, the SHRADHA PARVA DIVAS was held in Hongkong at the
Holiday Inn Hotel, with a lot of fanfare. Members of the Vishwa Jagriti
Mission (HongKong) put in a lot of effort to make it a huge success as
usual. Each year the numbers are increasing and the enthusiasm growing.
Besides Sindhis we also have others like the Chinese, English & Khalsa
community joining us. Around 300 senior citizens attended this charity
event and enjoyed themselves as the VJM members pampered them
thoroughly. A lot of games were played and many prizes given away. There
was also singing & dancing to entertain the elders. And the highlight
was a sindhi movie that was shown to them that afternoon which
emphasized on the mother-in –law and daughter-in-law relationship. The
afternoon was complete by honoring the eldest lady in the ballroom with
a shawl……and it was so fortunate that we had a 98 year old Chinese lady
amidst us that day. A return gift was also given to everyone at the door
as they left. It was indeed a great afternoon and a real joy to watch
the lovely smiles on all their faces as they went home contented and looking forward to the next year.
SEPTEMBER 2007
On the 17th September was the auspicious
occasion of dearest Guruji’s daughter Archika’s wedding with
Avinash. As all the Hong Kong devotees could not be present there
in person they gathered together on the 17th to pray for the
newly weds. The prayer started by placing the wedding card on the altar &
sprinkling some flowers & rice on it. Then a Navgraha shanti
path was chanted to invoke the blessings of the navgrahas on the
couple as they embark on a new life together. Devotees from Hong Kong also flew to Delhi to attend the wedding
& bless the couple in person. Others sent their good wishes &
blessings by way of phone calls. May the Lord shower his Blessings on Archika & Avinash & fill
their lives with lots of joy & happiness.
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