Pujari Br. Parmatmachaitanya performing arati in the temple
Devotees in the Temple
A Brief report on the Memorial Meeting held on 12th April, 2007 at Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi for paying Homage to Revered Swami Gokulanandaji Maharaj
Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi conducted a special puja on 12th April 2007 in memory of Revered Swami Gokulanandaji Maharaj who passed away on 31st March' 2007 at the age of 79 years. Nearly 2000 devotees and 75 Monks partook prasad and approx. 700 devotees attended the Meeting on this day.
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Pujari Br. Parmatmachaitanya performing arati in the temple |
Devotees in the Temple |
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Homa in progress |
Poornahooti |
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After puja devotees are proceeding towards prasad distribution table |
Prasad served in packets |
Everybody remembered Swami Gokulanandaji very much and recalled the pleasant memories from his life. A film showing the activities of Revered Swamiji in the Delhi Centre was shown at 2:00 p.m.
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The film Show in Ramakrishna Mission Auditorium |
Devotees watching the video in the Auditorium |
A Memorial Meeting for Swami Gokulanandaji Maharaj was held at 3:30 p.m. in the Ramakrishna Mission Auditorium. Swami Shantatmanandaji (Jaishankar Maharaj) who is now taking over as Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi, said, quoting Swami Vivekananda "I Love you all so much, but I will be happy to see you die working for others" and he said that Gokulanandaji lived such a life.
Memorial speeches were given by Dr. Karan Singh, Shri L. N. Jhunjhunwala, Shri Rajiv Mehrotra, Dr. S.P. Mandal, Dr. M.D. Thomas. They mentioned the unique contribution of Swami Gokulanandaji in building the infrastructure, new activities and showering love, care and concern for everyone. Dr. M.D. Thomas speaking on behalf of the Christian community specially mentioned how Swami Gokulananda enthusiastically celebrated the Christian Eve every year and was a big supporter of the inter-religious movement.
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Vedic Chanting by brahmacharins |
Welcome Address by Swami Shantatmanandaji Maharaj, the Secretary in office after Swami Gokulanandaji Maharaj |
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Revered Swami Girijeshanandaji Maharaj coordinating the meeting |
Shri Jhunjhunwalaji addressing the gathering |
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| Shri Rajiv Mehrotra sharing his memories with the gathering | Dr. Karan Singh paying homage to Revered Swamiji |
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| Dr. M. D. Thomas on behalf of Christian Community paying homage to Revered Swamiji |
Dr. S. P. Mandal shared the medical situation of Revered Swamiji during the treatment |
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| Sh. Gurudas Chatterjee proposed a vote of Thanks | Swamis in the meeting |
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| The Photograph decorated in the office of Revered Swamiji where devotees paid their homage | Revered Swamis paying their respects and prayers in the office of Revered Swamiji |
At the end an audio recording of the last talk delivered on 18th March, 2007 of Swami Gokulanadaji on Advaita was played. Shri Gurudas Chatterjee, Assistant Secretary of the Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi, proposed a vote of Thanks.
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