Report

January to May 2002

January 1-16: Surinam

Delivered eleven days of Raam Katha, which were organized by Shri Dhani Ramchandra and his family. Theses discourses were broadcasted live on Rasonic R.T.V. Nikarie, and had an approximate daily attendance of six hundred to one thousand people. An aggregate of roughly eight thousand people enjoyed these Raam Kathas. Special dignitaries attending these discourses were the District Commissioner of Nikarie, Suriname and the first secretary of High Commission of India in Surinam. This programme was held in commemoration of the opening of the Durga Mata Temple. A learned Pundit of Suriname installed Murtis of all gods and goddesses in the temple. On the last day, the owner of the temple, Shri Dhani Ramchandra handed over the temple to the esteemed St. Shri Bramhadeo Upadhyay, Coordinator of VHP Europe Zone and Caribbean Region.

January 17-19: Trinidad

Attend meeting of the Caribbean Hindu Parishad under the guidance of Raj Jaadoo, President of VHP Trinidad. It was decided that VHP units will be organized in all countries of the Caribbean region, and a Caribbean Hindu conference will be organized in Trinidad in the coming year.

January 20-22: London

Meet with devotees and friends. Due to lack of time, was unable to meet with VHP committee of London.

January 23-31: India

Attended annual international meeting of VHP. Discussions and plans were held with Acharya Giriraj and Ashok Singhal.

February 1-21: UK

Meet with friends and devotees in London, Reading, South Hall and Ealing Cities.

February 26-28: Holland

Stayed in my ashram. Meet with Hindu Swayam Sevak Sangam.

March 1-3: Holland

Delivered discourses on Raam Katha which was organized by the Bhagwat Baladin family in Deuuman City of South Holland. During these three day discourses approximately five hundred people attended.

March 4-5: Coral Springs, Florida, USA

Rest in a devotee's house.

March 6-10: Trinidad

Conducted a Shiva Puran Yagna in Arima. Shri Raj Jaadoo, Shrimatee Sati and family organized this Yagna. Many significant dignitaries such as the Indian High Commissioner of T&T, the General Secretary and many Pundits of the SDMS, Dr. Narinesingh, Raviji, and heads of many Hindu organizations in Trinidad attended this Yagna. Everyone expressed their appreciation of the philosophical thoughts about Lord Shiva offered in theses discourses. Officiating was Pundit Keshava. Approximately two thousand people were in attendance at this five-day Shiva Katha.

March 11-17: Trinidad

Delivered discourses on Shri Shiva Katha at the Divine Life Society. The Secretary of the Indian High Commission, the Minister of Agriculture and the Minister of Social and Community Development of T&T were present. These discourses were aired live on Radio 104. On the 17, the ministers present laid the foundation of a new building for the Divine Life Society.

March 18-27: Coral Springs, Florida, USA

Sushri Vashti Ramsumair in the Tulisi Vedant Society Ashram organized spiritual programmes, daily pujan and meditation classes.

March 27-31: UK

Meet devotees at Reading and South Hall City.

April 1-5: Holland

Attend meeting with VHP members to decide on reorganization of the VHP in the Netherlands.

April 6-31: India

17: Meet Ashok Singhal in Prayag to discuss future plans of VHP.
18-21: Mangarah Pratapajarah District.
Meet Swami Prakashanad and his Guru, Kripalu Maharaji
22-24: Did Teertha Yatra in Adyodha.
25-28: Varanasi -Did Kashi Vishwanath Darshan and attended the discourse at Sankat
Mochan temple.

May 1-31: India

Busy in preparation and celebration of daughter's wedding. Shri Ashok, Singhalji, Acharyaji and heads of local government offices all attended the wedding.

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