GURU POOJA DIVAS IN WEST MIDLANDS

 

Guru Pooja Divas celebrations, commenced on the morning of the 23^rd February 2008 in the West Midlands with a Fun Run which took place to support local charities. The spirit of Guru Pooja is of course to practice the deep rooted message of His Holiness Baba ji to serve the mankind.   Over 100 young and old people participated and really created a wonderful start to the weekend festivities.

Good health is so important to offer oneself for voluntary service, as instructed by His Holiness Baba Ji and so free health checks had been organised pursuant to the run. Everyone took part and devotees were able to consider advice given by specialist health practitioners in order for them to be ready to serve selflessly. Children were then invited to play games including volleyball and football during the course of the day until the evening which were thoroughly enjoyed.

The highlight of this day was a Sufiana Musical Evening that had been organised in Wednesbury. Local Artists including Anjuman Ji, Jaswinder Jass, Sukhjinder Sokla to name a few, performed wonderful Bhajans which had been provided by Rev. Upashak Ji. They were new compositions of the Mission’s Songs which really uplifted all the listening devotees. The artists felt blessed by the fact that they had been given this opportunity to perform such songs for the Sadh Sangat on the occasion of Guru Pooja.   All the artists were honoured before the close of the programme with medals and gifts bearing the message of Baba ji, “Peace not Pieces, let’s work for it.”

Prior to the presentations a DVD entitled eternal truth was also shown to all the gathered audience illustrating the noble work of the Mission. An anthology to mark Guru Pooja, was also presented to Bhupinder Anand ji Executive Member in Charge for Media which was warmly received.

The evening closed with a vegetarian meal being served.

The Guru Pooja Celebrations continued into the 24^th February and a Regional Samagam was held concluding with a Sewa Dal Rally. Most importantly to grace this occasion The Right Reverend Bishop Ria of Jerusalem graced the occasion and talked of his work in the Holy Land. The Bishop shared his thoughts with the congregation and advised of his efforts to progress Peace in the Middle East. He was accompanied by Dr David Earle of the Peace Federation who explained that he was in the congregation because of the Love which he receives from all the members of the Mission. The Right Reverend was also honoured by the Mission for his World Peace making efforts as was Dr Earle by Lord King of West Bromwich and Neena Gill MEP respectively.

There were numerous wonderful and engaging performances including, Jyoti Rassia, Youth Choir, Sadhu Ram ji and Party, Vishu Singh together with a Poetic Symposium enriching the Satsang further.

In all it has been a wonderful occasion and we take away the message that the Guru Pooja is not only about talking about the message of the Guru, but actually becoming a practitioner of his knowledge.

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