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Melbourne Branch - Reports

Harmony Day - 21 Mar 2015

21st of March is marked as Harmony Day in Australia. Harmony Day is intended to show cohesion and inclusion in Australia and promote a tolerant and culturally diverse society. The day coincides with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Communities within Australia mark the occasion in various ways – some have morning teas, others organise a fair and some celebrate by dressing in national costumes.

Sant Nirankari Mission, Melbourne branch, being a key member of the Knox council have been actively participating and celebrating this day along with other communities since last 15 years. Mission truly believes that Harmony in Oneness should not remain a dream but become a principle to be followed in life by one and all. This can be only possible by realizing God as one and establish peaceful co-existence of the mankind as one single human family.

SNMM celebrated the Harmony day on 22nd of March at its venue at Rowville. The event was themed as “Harmony in Oneness”. Event was attended by distinguished heads and members from Council, various Associations and interfaith groups.  

Amongst the distinguished speakers were
Mr Nick Wakeling (Shadow Minister for Education),
Dr Ali Khan (Deputy Chairman – Regional Advisory Council, Victoria Multicultural Commission & CEO – Aboriginal Health Services),
Mr Rehmat S Mohammed (Secretary External Affairs – Ahmadiyya Muslim Association, Victoria),
Cr Joe Cossari (Councillor, Knox City Council),
Mr Peter Evans (Secretary – Knox Interfaith),
Mr Kevin Harrison (President Elect – Rotary Club, Rowville) and
Mr Shashi Kochhar (President – Friends of the Children Foundation)

Not only had the members from the mission attended event but also by people from outside.


 
   


Mr Rehmat S Mohammed shared the motto of Ahmadiyya Muslim Association, which is Love for all and hatred for none. He said that the mission of their Association is to serve humanity and to spread universal brotherhood. He also highlighted that their association is contributing towards various humanity projects in Australia and other parts of the world.

Mr Kevin Harrison said that to make the difference in the world is one of the aim of the Rotary club. Club is working towards complete eradication of Polio from the world and is very close to achieving the goal. He congratulated the mission for it’s efforts in bringing the community together through these events and offered his help.

Cr Joe Cossari highlighted the message of Christianity “Love thy neighbour”. He thanked mission for participating in Harmony festival. He said that people of different age, from different religion and country sitting here together and enjoying life; this is what the real Harmony is. He further added that in real terms there is only one God, we might call him with different names

Dr Ali Khan paid respect to His Holiness Baba Hardev Singh Ji and said that the message of His Holiness of oneness goes to the heart of the communities in endeavouring the peace and prosperity. The message of oneness of Mission inculcates within us the need of tolerance, which is important in creating peace and prosperity. Mission participation in various activities such as blood donation and raising funds for poor, show their desire to service the humanity. Lets make harmony day everyday.

Mr Tuli Ji, Committee Member of Mission conveyed the message of HH that Religion Unites never divides. He said that first we have to become Human beings. Oneness can be achieved only when we know one, the one almighty. Harmony in Oneness is possible only when we shed our egos. He added that the volunteers of the mission would be made available round the clock for any help required by the administration in case of any eventualities. Mission has already been actively involved in various drives whether it’s blood donation, cleanliness or Tree plantation.

Mr Nick Wakeling said that the Harmony day is important day for all Australians. He praised the efforts of His Holiness Baba Hardev Singh Ji in leading the SNM. He said that we recognise Harmony through diversity whereas the mission celebrate Harmony through oneness. He further added that the SNM, Melbourne branch has the largest participation in blood donation and Clean-up Australia day in the entire state of Victoria.

Mr Raj Kumar Ji, Committee member of mission emphasized on the fact that the Harmony should not be due to Compulsion or because of choice, it should be a preference. Once we get to know through God realisation that all people on Earth are one part of family, the Harmony can be achieved naturally.   

Towards the end message was delivered from Holy chair, presided by Mr Sunny Duggal Ji. He said that to bring harmony we should be harmonious in nature. It cannot be achieved only through words. It should be put in practice. HH Baba Hardev Singh Ji is guiding and teaching us to love all and hate none. He shared the message of the mission “Peace not Pieces” and “Religion unites never divides”.

He said that Mission believes in walk the talk. The members of the mission follow the teachings of HH in practice. Mission is contributing to various charitable funds, taking active participation in various drives including Blood donation, Australia Clean-up Day and Tree plantation.

He thanked all the distinguished guests for participating in the event and sharing their thoughts and giving insights on what Harmony is and how it can be achieved.

Event was concluded with the community meal.