Aug 12
In view of Beloved Dada’s 90th birthday on August 2, 2008, Shanti Clinic, a humble arm of the Sadhu Vaswani Mission, conducted monthly medical camps covering various specialities. The response to these camps exceeded expectations, with a total number of 1,239 patients treated during these camps as against our pre-set target of 900 patients. Highly qualified doctors, who have given their valuable time to treat the patients, conducted these camps. A nominal amount of Rs.10/- only was taken as a registration charge from each patient. Medicines, wherever required, were dispensed to patients at very nominal rates.
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Aug 07
DNA - July 30 2008
The 29th dawn of July saw the arrival of a star - Aamir Khan to Rev. Dada’s Birthday event. Hosted as a children’s function, it saw the beginning of a new disciple with a saint of our times…..
News stories all over town capture some of those moments together . Click on the Images to read.
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Aug 07
CityScape, Sakaal Times - August 3, 2008
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Aug 06
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Shri Sushil Kumar Shinde(Ex-Chief Minister of Maharashtra) with Dada
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Aug 04
EVENING SESSION
On the eve of Dada J.P. Vaswani’s 90th birthday, the sixth day of the ongoing celebrations, the Bridge Builders, the wing comprising of the youth of the Sadhu Vaswani Mission, presented Dada with a most unusual gift, one which was very dear to his heart. It comprised of an audio-visual, depicting the fulfillment, by them, of 90 wishes of the poor, destitute and needy.
The Chief Guest, Padmashree Mr. Rahul Bajaj, of Bajaj Group of Industries, which is among the top 10 Business Houses of India, has also been elected from Pune to the Rajya Sabha.
He is originally from Rajasthan, has become a Maharashtrian, and is now delighted to be a Sindhi, but ultimately we all are very proud Indians. Like is kulguru, Vinobha Bhave, he prefers to say, ‘Jai Jagat’.
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Aug 04
EVENING SESSION
On the fifth day of the celebrations for Dada J.P. Vaswani’s 90th birthday, the footsteps of most of the denizens of Pune were drawn towards the B. J. Medical Grounds. All desired to listen to and benefit from Dada’s discourse in English on “Attitudes that attract Success.”
Providence, too, proved to be kind, and co-operated by holding back the rain showers for a while, so that the yearning thousands would not have to experience too much discomfort.
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Aug 04
EVENING SESSION
The evening of the third day, which was Dada J.P. Vaswani’s 90th Birthday according to the Hindu Calendar, was a feast of music and dance.
Ms. Pratibha Advani, daughter of L. K. Advani, welcomed and introduced the Chief Guest, Mrs. Sudha Murthy, wife of Mr. Narayan Murthy of Infosys, who is a philanthropist, educationist, author and much more.
Mrs. Sudha Murthy in her address said that she found in Dada the traits of a true yogi, one who is never perturbed. She offered to the vast audience several flowers of wisdom, plucked from the garden of our ancient scriptures. Dada felicitated Mrs. Sudha Murthy and two key members of the Shiamak Davar Institute with a shawl, coconut, trophy and books for each. Mrs. Murthy did the honour of launching a new book titled, “Dewdrops”, in which are printed excerpts from Dada’s handwritten diary.
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Aug 04
EVENING SESSION
Musical Play - Rab Ek…Naam Anek
The second day of Rev. Dada J.P. Vaswani’s Birthday Celebrations commenced with service of children of Corporation Schools. Over 1400 children enjoyed a beautiful feast and were given gifts at the Sadhu Vaswani Mission.
Dr.Karad of Maharashtra Institute of Technology, in his address said that Dada shows the pathway of World Peace. He referred to him as a great saint and realised soul in human form.
Mr. Kalmadi, in his address said that he brings warm wishes from all over Pune and seeks blessings from Dada for all of Pune. He said 71 countries were congregating in Pune for the Common Wealth Games. Pune, he added, is a peaceful city, because of the peaceful vibrations emanating from Dada.
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Aug 04
INAUGURAL SESSION
Sanskrit chants, Christian hymns, Jewish chants, Islamic prayers, recitation of Zoroastrian tenets, Buddhist invocations, followed by singing by the Sikhs, heralded the augmentation of the celebrations of the auspicious occasion of the 90th Birthday of Revered Dada J.P. Vaswani.
Bishop Valerian D’Souza felicitated Dada by saying that he was a spark lit by Sadhu Vaswani, which had become a powerful instrument of love, peace, joy and goodness, and had become a gift to the whole world.
Padmashree Lila Poonawalla, a giant in the corporate world, welcomed and introduced, filling this memorable occasion with prayer and song for Dada’s health and long life.
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