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SADHU VASWANI MISSION

[Founded by Sadhu Vaswani]

(Regd. Under Indian Societies Act XXI of 1860 and Bombay Public Trusts Act 1950)

10, Sadhu Vaswani Path

PUNE 411 001. ( India )

Press Report

Thanks Giving Week

The Sadhu Vaswani Mission 18 Feb - 24 Feb 2005

(Day 1)

Hearts overflowing with gratitude to the Lord for the continued healthy physical presence of their Guru, Dada J.P. Vaswani, devotees congregated at the Sadhu Vaswani Mission for this Thanksgiving Week.

The Programme commenced at Sadhu Vaswani's sacred Samadhi since 6:30 a.m. with recitations from the Holy Scriptures and chanting of the Gayatri Mantra. There was kindling of the lamp accompanied by recitations from world Scriptures throughout the day.

Daily feeding of the poor, disabled, orphans will take place from 18 th Feb. to 24 th Feb. 2005.

Free diagnostic camps have been set up at the Shanti Clinic and other neighbouring villages of Pune and Khandala.

Free bypass surgeries will also be performed.

This evening was the “ Bal Mela” or the fun-filled fair, especially set up for the hundreds of handicapped children. Inmates from the following institutions – Apang Kalayan Kari Sawinsth, Jeevan Jyot Mandal, Bader Mukh Shikshan Kendra, C.R. Ranganath School for Deaf, Adhar Deaf and Dumb School , Pimpri Chinchwad Apang Mitra Mandal and several others participated.

The children were entertained by skits and dance items and uplifted by kirtan and bhajans. The well known ophthalmologist Dr. Kelkar was presented a memento for his services in the field of healing.

With moist eyes Dr. Kelkar very humbly uttered the following words – “I merely aid physical vision, but we are fortunate to have a Guru like Dada J.P. Vaswani in our midst who lights up our souls and guides us in our lives. Dr. Kelkar said that he would willingly assist the Sadhu Vaswani Mission in all their endeavours.

Joy and hope was kindled in the eyes of the children by Dada J.P. Vaswani's message.

We are not handicapped, we are but pure and perfect souls, just like everyone else.

Dada presented each child with a hamper full of goodies like tiffin box, water bottle, oil, soap, napkin, etc. along with coupons which enabled them to gorge on the delicious snacks at the 15 stalls put up for them – like pani-puri, bhel, dosa and so on. The icing on the cake was a special display of colourful fire crackers for the children. Their blissful expressions as they left the Mission grounds was a wonderful “thank-you” to the Almighty for His Benedictions.

The highlights of this Thanksgiving week are the public lectures by Dada J.P. Vaswani at the Sadhu Vaswani Mission

•  in Hindi on Sunday, February 20, 2005 from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m.

•  in Sindhi on Thursday, February 24, 2005 from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m.

All are welcome and requested to attend.