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NEWS
Melbourne Branch - Reports

Guru Puja Diwas
23 Feb 2014


Sant Nirankari Mission - Melbourne (SNMM) celebrated the 60th Birthday of
His Holiness Satguru Baba Hardev Singh Ji
on 23rd of February 2014 at Sant Nirankari Mission Ground, 1377 Stud Road, Rowville.

The Day is celebrated as 'Guru Puja Diwas' by Nirankari Mission at various places across the world with great zeal and enthusiasm.
The Sant Nirankari Mission is an all-embracing spiritual movement, cutting across all divisions of caste, colour, and creed.
The Mission seeks to reveal God also known as Nirankar to all human beings irrespective of their religious faith, sect or community
and thus liberate them from the shackles of ignorance, superstition, ritualism and dogmatism in the name of devotion to God.
To celebrate the occasion, family friendly event was organised that included various activities of volunteers,
games, songs, dances, speeches and other fun activities. Event was graced by the presence of many distinguished guests including
Hon. Bruce Atkinson MLC (President of the Legislative Council - Victoria),
Ms Manika Jain (Consulate General of India - Melbourne),
Cr Darren Pearce (Mayor of Knox),
Nick Wakeling MP (Cabinet Secretary - Parliament of Victoria),
Cr Joe Cossari (City of Knox)
Many guests from radio and paper media were also present.
 
Community Newspaper
SNM Global News
 


PHOTOS
 

Event Highlights
The event commenced with Volunteers inspection by SNMM In-charge and Prayers. SNMM volunteers performed PT Parade.
Various games were organised for male and female volunteers and children to convey the message
of accomplishing given tasks with discipline, coordination and team spirit.

Mrs Veenu Rattan (Female Volunteers Co-ordinator) highlighted the mission's contributions in many community welfare activities in
Australia and also Mission's efforts and contribution in spreading the message of Peace, Humanity, Compassion and Oneness globally.

Cr Darren Pearce said that the Sant Nirankari mission believes in responsible living in society
and achieving noble goals beyond its own community.

Mr Nick Wakeling MP expressed his joy for being part of the celebration. He emphasized on the mission's great partnership
with Rowville and Knox council. He also congratulated Mission for being recognised as the biggest organisation for
blood donation in the state of Victoria.

Hon Bruce Atkinson MLC praised the Mission for its work. He said that it's very easy to give advice to others but it's difficult
to walk the talk. He further added that in reality the Nirankari Mission and all the volunteers associated with the mission follow
'Walk the Talk.' Mission is setting example for others by participating in Blood Donation, Clean up Australia drive.

Ms Manika Jain praised the efforts of the Mission in maintaining the old teachings of Vedantic era and she congratulated
that Mission is working hard to spread the message of love, peace, harmony and oneness.
She was impressed with the participation of youth in these activities.

Cr Joe Cossari appreciated the efforts of Mission in celebrating the birthday of His Holiness in a distinct style.
He congratulated the mission for playing important role in promoting the importance of multicultural diversity in the community.
He recognised the Mission as the important community not only of Knox but whole of Australia and Victoria specifically.

Mr Raj Kumar (Committee Member SNMM) said that this mission is a Spiritual mission. He cleared that the
Spirituality is not a matter of learning but a matter of becoming. He explained the meaning of the mission with the lines
'We are not human beings having spiritual experience but we are spiritual beings having human experience.'
He highlighted the three teachings of the mission, Remembrance of God, Congregation and Selfless service.

Mr Sunny Duggal (Committee Member & Volunteers Incharge SNMM) praised and thanked the contribution of volunteers
for their efforts during the whole year in various services at the premises and in communities outside.

Rev Indar Jit (Branch Incharge SNMM) blessed the audience from Holy chair and emphasized importance of God-Knowledge in life.
He praised importance of Satguru and application of his teachings in our daily lives. He said that one who prays and gives importance
to Satguru, enjoys the blissful life. He added that it's not enough to have God knowledge, it's more important to apply it in life.
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The celebration continued later in the afternoon in the form of Cultural activities. Saints from the mission performed
dances, songs, poems all filled with the spirituality and devotion. Young saints from the mission performed the skit to convey
the Mission's message. Bhangra (Punjabi folk dance) and Sufi dance by children were other highlights of the event.
Event was concluded with submerging of all audience in the dance on the devotional songs.

Other Event Activities
At the very entrance of the venue, jumping castle was installed. Kids had real fun for the whole day.
Face painting and Henna stall was put up next to Jumping Castle. Kids got their face painted with their favourite cartoon characters
and ladies got Henna designs on their palms and hand. Reception desk was set up to provide the information to the guests
about the mission and event. Folders containing mission's literature and programme information were handed over to all the guests.
Guests were also encouraged to register with the mission to get updates on future events.
Publication stall displayed the mission's literature in the form of books and CD's.
Provisions were also made available for the attendees to subscribe for the mission's periodicals.
Health and safety was given top priority and all the safety measures were taken into consideration.
First Aid counter was installed and qualified doctors from the mission provided their services.
Refreshments stall was set up to serve various Indian snacks and drinks free of cost during the whole event.
Immediately after the blessings from the Holy chair, Community meal was served at the Community meal hall.
Hundreds of attendees enjoyed the authentic Indian food served with Indian sweets free of cost.

The event successfully reflected the amount of efforts put by the management and volunteers
and almost everyone appreciated the planning and execution of the event.

- Report by Raj Gopal  (SNMM Member)