DEEPAWALI GREETINGS

YOG KSHEM VAHAMYA HUM

It's Diwali time again. As Diwali comes closer, wave of uniqueness flows in our mind and body. An atmosphere of festivity is clearly visible in our home. Elders begin preparation for Diwali by cleaning house and the young ones are busy in preparing the shopping list of new clothes, firecrackers etc. for themselves. And of course, how can we forget Goddess Laxmi in such a wonderful atmosphere of joy and happiness. After all we are offering all our rituals and prayers to get her blessings.

Bhagwan Shri Krishna said to Arjuna in Geeta:

"Ananyaschintayaeto mam ye janah paryupasate|

Tesham Nityabhiyuktanam Yogkshem Vahamyaham|| (9:22)

(Any one who worship me with full devotion and always thinking of me at all time, I take full responsibility for his Yoga (to get what he does not have) and Kshem (to protect what he has).

Hence we worship our Lord during various festivals all year around and we hope that in return God will take full responsibilities of our needs and our problems. But it does not work that way because Bhagwan Krishna also said to Arjuna in Gita that God never take consequences of your good and bad deeds. Everyone has to accept the results of their deeds.

 Jagadguru Shankaracharya  in "Bhaj Govindam" has also said:

"Kuru te Ganga Sagar Gamanam, Vrat Paripalan-mathava Danam;

 Gnan vihinam Sarv maten muktim na bhjati janm saten||"

(One may take bath in holy Ganga, do tapa or charity but if one is doing all these without understanding why one is doing then even after 100 rebirth, one cannot get liberation form birth and death cycle.)

Bhagwan Shri Krishna also said: "whoever shall worship me with full devotion is my best devotee"

We must ensure that on the auspicious festival of Diwali our prayers and offerings are not merely become an act of offering only but it is being done with full devotion.

In our prayers we must feel the presence of Goddess Laxmi in our house. We must feel being blessed to be given an opportunity to serve Mother Laxmi with our full devotion.

We should not ask anything from her for Mother knows what her child needs. Because that is what Lord Krishna said that if you worship me with full devotion, then I shall take responsibility of your "Yog Kshem".

We only have to have full faith in our prayer then Lord will also stand by His divine word of promise.

May this auspicious Deepawali brings health and happiness, prosperity and rewarding to mankind all over the world.

- Manhar Narsey

SALTY WATER

Sea gives salty water to the clouds 

but in return clouds give fresh drinkable water.

Do good deed to those who may have done wrong to you

LIFE

Life is beautiful, but are you prepared to accept its beauty in your life? 

Watch your life closely, it's slipping out of your hand everyday. 

Enjoy the life and make best use of it.

Happy Hindu New Year

Ganesh Utsav Program 2016

GANESH UTSAV PROGRAM 2016

GANESH UTSAV

GANESH UTSAV has began from today at Fiji Sevashram Sangha with number of educational activities for schoolchildren. An evening program will hace Youth Forum, Mothers Forum, Hindu Sanskrit Sammelan and General Quiz for school children. There will also be four days of Ganesh Katha which will be recited by Manhar Narsey.

We welcome everyone to participate at Ganesh Utsav.

CYCLONE WINSTON RELIEF OPERATION

Our special bulletin on cyclone winston Relief operation by Fiji Sevashram Sangha

CYCLONE WINSTON SPECIAL BULLETIN

We are pleased to attach our special bulletin on our relief work.

Fiji Sevashram Sangha wishes to thank all donors, supporters, well wishers and volunteers who have come forward to rebuild our lost Paradise.

Thank you.

CYCLONE WINSTON DONORS UPDATE

Jai Guru to Everyone 

Fiji Sevashram Sangha wishes to thank all donors who have contributed to our cyclone Winston appeal. Following additional donors have just made their contribution.

1. Rajesh Girdharlal Khatri (Brisbane)
2. Vikash and Purvi Kapadia (USA)
3. Dipak Lodhia
4. Sultan
5. J.J. Varma
6. Ishwarlal Damodar
7. Umakant and Sunita Ben Patel
8. The Fiji Hindu Society
9. Pt. Arjun
10. Kumar Quality Timber
11. Mahendra Hargovind
12. Kumud Ben Chuhan
13. Avinesh Tushar
14. Anil Kumar
15. Krishna
16. Manjula Ben Kantilal
17. Arvind and Minaxi Khatri
18. Bhavesh Khatri
19. Bhavik Khatri

CYCLONE WINSTON UPDATE 26, FEB 2016

Fiji Sevashram Sangha wishes to acknowledge donations received from following donors.

 
1. Avon Store, Nadi
2. Vina Chauhan, Suva
3. Bharat Kantilal, Suva (in memory of late parents)
4. Hasmukhlal Gohil, Australia
5. Amratbhai Patel, Suva
6. Pacific Wood and Curio Products, Suva
7. Brijlal & Co. Limited, Suva
8. Unitex Garments Limited, Suva
9. Sat Sang Ramayan Mandali, Lami
10. Nausori Shoe Shop, Nausori
11. Jai
12 Laxmi and Mahendra Sholanki, Canada
13. Rajesh and Judy Sholanki, Canada
14, Chetan and Ekta Sholanki, Canada
15. Rajesh and Jaishree Khatri, Canada
16. Bharat Morris, Australia
17. Mahendra and Prabha Prasad, Australia
18. Milan Kumar, Australia
19.Vasant Lakhani, Canada.

CYCLONE WINSTON UPDATE

Attached are our first day or relief work report and photos.

CYCLONE WINSTON UPDATE

If you are transferring donation directly in Sangha account you may be asked full address of Sangha and Bank. Please note following:
Full Address:
FIJI SEVASHRAM SANGHA, 6 BAU STREET, SUVA, FIJI
ACCOUNT No. 9101 01 00003273
BANK OF BARODA, MARK STREET BRANCH
86-88 MARK STREET, SUVA, FIJI
SWIFT CODE: BARBFJFJ

OR
FIJI SEVASHRAM SANGHA, 10 NASOKI STREET, LAUTOKA, FIJI
ACCOUNT No. 6102 01 3495
BANK OF BARODA, 5 TUKANI STREET,
LAUTOKA, FIJI
SWIFT CODE: BARBFJFJXXX

CYCLONE WINSTON APPEAL

Fiji Sevahsram Sangha wishes to thank following donors for their support.

Avon Store, Nadi

Laxmi & Mahendra Sholanki, Canada

Rajesh & Judy Sholanki, Canada

Chetan & Ekta Sholanki, Canada

Rajesh & Jaishree Khatri, Canada

CYCLONE WINSTON DONATION APPEAL

Following a severe disaster by cyclone Winston, Fiji Sevashram Sangha relief team has already began its relief operation as from today. We appeal to all people to help us in our effort to save lives of thousands of people. 

Cyclone Winston Donation Appeal

Please come forward and be part of the team of volunteers trying to reach out to the effected families around Fiji or any items you would like to be passed on to the needy families could be delivered to either Suva or Lautoka Ashram.

Cash donations can be deposited in the following bank account and confirmation of the donation should be sent to Fiji Sevashram Sangh through e-mail. (fijisevashramsangha@yahoo.com or sanghavani@gmail.com). Receipt will be scanned via e-mail or sent by post if postal address is provided:

ACCOUNT NAME: FIJI SEVASHRAM SANGHA

BANK: BANK OF BARODA,

BRANCH: MARK STREET BRANCH, SUVA

ACCOUNT No. 9101 01 00003273

SWIFT CODE: BARBFJFJ

CYCLONE WINSTON HIS FIJI BADLY

Category 5 Cyclone Winston hit Fiji over the last two days, claiming approxiamately 21 lives as till time of writing this email and leaving hundreds without food, shelter and basic supplies.

Scale of damage to the Western and Northern Fiji is huge and Fiji Sevashram Sangha is appealing to everyone out there to assist in whatever means possible. 

The task onhand is challenging and every bit of effort and manpower is required.

Find attached also is our appeal request and appreciate if this can be circulated within your contacts and peers to reach the most number of people.

Yours in Sangha Service.

 

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HINDUTVAM SERIES 36

Q.     If a Sudra possesses a Kshatriya's quality, should he not be allowed to take up the profession of a Kshatriya?
A.     He can surely serve his country by being a soldier, but as a voluntary worker; for his living he must, follow his father's footstep.
 
Q.     But if a Sudra possesses the qualities of a Brahmin, should he not be called a Brahmin?
A.     A Sudra who is gifted with the true qualities of a Brahmin will show his humility - a genuine sign of spirituality - by continuing to be called himself a Sudra instead of fighting for the label of a Brahmin, for this kind of mentality brings nothing but disharmony in the society. The Hindus have always adored the true spiritual person even if he is an untouchable; examples are Sheori, Dharma Vyad, Ruhidas, Kavir, and too many more to mention. In the next life he will be born as a Brahmin.
 
Q.     What about a Brahmin who does not live an ideal life?
A.     This is no problem. Nobody will respect an unworthy person be he a Brahmin or a Sudra.
 
Q.     Should an unworthy man be allowed to carry on a holy profession?   
A.     If any unworthy person is given the opportunity to carry on a holy profession, it will only reveal the character of the person who engages him - both are of the same level. You get the kind of leader you deserve.
 
Q.     If you believe in caste system, you do not then believe in equality?
A.     Equality in what respect? In appearance, in intellectual power, in mental outlook? No two persons are equal. True Equality is something which can be discovered only in the level of Universal Soul or Paramatma which is same everywhere. The law of caste system aims to lead people to the Realisation of that Inner Equality.

Courtesy: Hindutvam Vol.1. Published by: Fiji Sevashram Sangha, Suva, Fiji