| Sub-Committees
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- Secretariat
- Bhasker Rai Upadhyaya
Saroop Rampal
Yadesh Jethwani
- Temple Affairs & Staff
- Sosheel Sharma
Suraj Nandrajog
- Discipline & Security
- Suraj Nandrajog
Pardeep Sarpal
Devka Yadav
- Finance
- Pardeep Sarpal
Nirmal Nandrajog
- Fund Raising
- Raj Sarna
Rajaish Saigal
Vijay Dua
- Langgar & Sewa
- Ramesh Patel
Janak Raj Sharma
- Youth & Hindu Shop
- Rajaish Saigal
Beena Nandrajog
- Maintenance
- Surindar Kumar Sharma
Suraj Nandrajog
- Religious & Spiritual Development
- Sosheel Sharma
Yadesh Jethwani
- Festivals
- Rajesh Kamani
Suresh Gorasia
- Ladies' Wing / CEC / Welfare
- Kavita Sharma
Devka Yadav
- Education
- Bhasker Rai Upadhyaya
- Investment
- Sosheel Sharma
Suraj Nandrajog
- Hindi School & Library
- Asha Nandrajog
- Jagran
- Satpal Sarna
Kavita Sharma
Saroop Rampal
- Decoration
- Kavita Sharma
Saroop Rampal
- Support & Counselling
- Banarsi Dass
Suraj Nandrajog
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| Priests
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1. Pandit Dinesh Kumar Semalty Shastriji
Shri Shastriji hails from New Delhi and holds a M.A., B.Ed. degree in Sanskrit Literature.
2. Pandit Chabi Lal Timsina
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Membership Directory
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| Feedback
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Please send all suggestions, comments and feedback to:
Dr D K Bhanot
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| In a Lighter Vein.....
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A good father was talking to his 5-year old son while taking the long drive from Subang Jaya to our temple.
"You must be quiet in the temple, don't create any disturbance, especially during the priest's katha," the father advised his son.
"Yes, dad, I know," said the little boy, "I mustn't disturb all those who are asleep."
(Maaf karna Panditji, ham aapki baat nahin kar rahe. Aap to bahut achhe hain.)
A man asked God, "Can I ask a question?"
"Go right ahead," God responded.
"God, what is a million years to you?" the man asked.
God said, "To me, a million years is only a second."
"Hmmm," the man wondered, and then he asked, "God, what is a million dollars worth to you?"
God said, "To me, a million dollars is just a cent."
So the smart guy said, "God, can I have a cent?"
And God cheerfully responded, "Sure!!.....just a second."
A RM1 note met a RM50 note while they happened to be in the same wallet. "Hey, where've you been?" the RM1 asked, "I haven't seen you around lately."
The RM50 answered, "Oh, I've been hanging out at the casino in Genting Highlands, then I went on a cruise. I've been to most of the shopping malls and clubs, and quite a few cinemas. How about you?"
The RM1 sighed and said, "You know, the same old place - temple, temple, temple."
With such big advances in science, the great scientists came to the conclusion that they could manage without God. They decided to go and tell God that He was no longer needed.
God was very understanding. He nodded His head and said, "I see. Well, no problem at all, and no hard feelings.
But before you go let's have a little contest. What do you think?"
"What kind of contest?" the scientists asked.
"Just a simple man-making contest, you know, out of clay," replied God.
The scientists were already experts at cloning sheep and humans. So they quickly agreed to God's proposal. The chief scientist bent down and picked up a handful of clay to start work.
"Okay, I'm ready!" said the scientist.
"No, no, no....." replied God, "You go get your own clay."
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| Shree Krishna Janmashtami
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Shree Krishna Janmashtami, which marks the birth of Lord Krishna, will be celebrated
on 24 August 2008 from 8.00 pm to 12.00 midnight.
PROGRAMME:
17 - 23 August 2008
7.00 am: Avahan-Pujan, Kalash Sthapna & commencement of Saptah Paath of Srimad Bhagavat Katha
8.00 am - 6.00pm: Daily recitation of Srimad Bhagavat Katha
***** Priti Bhojan & Tea will be served daily *****
24 August 2008
7.00 am: Paath Bhog
7.30 am - 10.30 am: Dev Poojan Sampurna & Shree Krishna Yagna (Shree Vishnu / Krishna Sahastranam)
10.30 am: Flag Hoisting Ceremony
10.35 am: Normal Sunday programme commences
8.00 pm - 11.20 pm: Hari Kirtan
11.20 pm - 11.50 pm: Katha by Panditji
11.50 pm - 12.00 midnight: Chanting of Bhagwan Shree Krishna's Maha Mantra
12.00 midnight: Bhagwan Shree Krishna's Janam Pargat Ceremony followed by Aarti & prasad
This year, our respected Dinesh Panditji will deliver a discourse on the essence of the Srimad
Bhagavatam at 7.00 - 8.00 pm daily from 18 August 2008 to 24 August 2008. Please do not miss
this golden opportunity to acquire knowledge on the philosophy behind the Srimad Bhagavatam
and, most importantly, give yourselves an opportunity to enhance the quality of your life and to
live harmoniously in these challenging times.
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Upcoming Events
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| Date | Festival | Time
| | 6-13 April 2008 | Chtara Navratra Period | -
| | 14 April 2008 | Shree Ram Navami | 9.00 am - 12.00 noon
| | 20 April 2008 | Shree Hanuman Jayanti | 7.30 - 9.00 pm
| | 13 May 2008 | Shree Sita Navami | 7.30 - 9.00 pm
| | 24 August 2008 | Shree Krishna Janmashtami | 8.00 pm - 12.00 mn
| | 3 September 2008 | Shree Ganesh Utsav | 7.30 - 9.00 pm
| | 7 September 2008 | Shree Radha Ashtami | 7.30 - 9.00 pm
| | 16-29 September 2008 | Pitri Sharaad Period | -
| | 22 September 2008 | Shree Mahalakshmi Vrat (Katha) | 3.00 pm
| | 30 Sept - 8 Oct 2008 | Sharaad Navratra Period | -
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- Weekly Sunday Programme
- 9.00 am - 11.00 am: Hari Keertan
11.00 am - 11.30 am: Katha by Panditji
11.30 am: Aarti & Prashad followed by lunch
- Weekly Tuesday Programme
- 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm: Hari Keertan, Hanuman Chalisa, Ram Charit Manas & Panditji's parchaar
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| Ram Setu - the bridge that Ram built
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Ram Setu, the bridge that Ram built with the help of Hanuman and his vaanar sena, is under threat of desecration. Irresponsible
politicians with devious agendas have come up with plans to build a shipping lane cutting through the 1.75 million-year
old structure that is sacred to the Hindus. This is just another conspiracy to destroy evidence of the glorious and
technologically advanced past of the Sanatan Dharam. Click on the following links to see various views of this ancient
bridge:
Aerial Image
Satellite Image
NASA Satellite Image
Another View from Space
These unscrupulous politicians, who obviously have vested interests, insist that the Ram Setu is just a
natural phenomenon . They think that this closed-eye view gives them the right to destroy the structure, ignoring
all religious and environmental arguments to the contrary. If it suits their agenda, these very politicians are quite
capable of declaring that the Great Wall of China and the Pyramids
are also not man-made. Insensitivity to the feelings of Hindus, lack of contact with reality and their tendency to twist and turn
facts for political and financial mileage disqualifies these individuals from calling themselves the leaders of the
Indian nation. Truth will always prevail. Truth is eternal. Have a look at some footage of the holy bridge under
construction:
Ram, Lakshman & Hanuman supervising the construction
Construction of the Ram Setu
Construction of the Ram Setu (animation)
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| The President Speaks
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Dear members and devotees of Shree Lakshmi Narayan Mandir,
Radhe Radhe !
May the grace of Bhagwan Shree Lakshmi Narayan be always on us.
At our Annual General Meeting on 4 May 2008 a new Management Committee (MC) was elected for the term 2008-2010 and I was elected to serve as the President. Except for three new faces, the MC is basically made up of individuals who have served the temple whole-heartedly and diligently over the years. Thus we can expect continuity albeit with some adjustments to meet the changing times and challenges ahead.
Various subcommittees have also been set up, and members and devotees are requested to volunteer their services in these subcommittees to bring in new ideas and manpower in the management of the Temple.
As mentioned in my acceptance speech, Youth, Education and Welfare will receive greater attention during the term of the new MC. In a spiritual organisation such as ours, activities that enhance the in-depth understanding of our religion will be vigorously pursued.
We are also in the process of enhancing our information dissemination system so that members can be kept abreast with all our activities and programmes.
Lastly, as we all know, no plans can be successful without the enthusiastic co-operation of all the members, and I seek your understanding, co-operation and participation in all activities and in every aspect of our Temple's management.
Radhe Radhe !
Yours in the service of Bhagwan Shree Lakshmi Narayan,
Sosheel Sharma
President (2008-2010),
Sanatan Dharam Sabha, Kuala Lumpur
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| Announcements
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- Please come to the Mandir with your family and friends and participate in all the functions and activities
- Don't forget to pay your subscription for the year 2008
- To avoid disappointment please contact the President Shri Sosheel Kumar Sharma early if you wish to host the Sunday or Tuesday programme
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| Minimum Donations for Various Functions
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| Type of Function
| Donation to Temple
(RM)
| Donation to Priest
(RM)
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| Bhagwad Geeta Havan (3 hours)
| 21.00
| 21.00
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| Diwali Pooja
| 21.00
| 21.00
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| Engagement Ceremony
| 21.00
| 21.00
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| Grah Shanti (Durga Saptsati Havan)
| 21.00
| 21.00
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| Grah Prawesh (House Warming)
| 21.00
| 21.00
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| Garud Puran Path / Funeral
| No fixed rate
| No fixed rate
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| Havan for Various Occasions
| 21.00
| 21.00
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| Havan Kund Set only
| 21.00
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| Jagran
| 21.00
| 21.00
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| Janeoo
| 21.00
| 21.00
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| Lakshmi Pooja
| 21.00
| 21.00
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| Mundan Ceremony
| 21.00
| 21.00
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| Naming Ceremony
| 21.00
| 21.00
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| Ram Charit Manas Path (24 hours)
| 21.00
| 21.00
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| Satya Narayan Katha
| 21.00
| 21.00
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| Shradh
| No fixed rate
| No fixed rate
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| Shrimad Bhagwatam Path
| 101.00
| 101.00
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Wedding Ceremony
(Separate charges for each family)
| 101.00
| 51.00
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Gao Daan
(Separate charges for each family)
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| 21.00
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- You are welcome to donate any amount above the minimum rate.
- Host has to provide transport (to and fro) for the priest.
- A minimum donation of RM101.00 per day is payable to the Temple for outstation functions.
- Bookings will be handled on a first-come-first-serve basis.
- Bookings for the priest are to be done with the President / Hon. Secretary / Temple Administrator only.
- First priority will be given to temple functions, followed by members and then non-members.
- No bookings are allowed for Sunday mornings up to 1.00 pm.
- Altar offerings (cash) are preferably handed to the Temple and a receipt obtained.
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| Hindi School
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The Hindi School is run by a dedicated and committed group of about ten volunteer teachers. Presently, the school's enrolment exceeds eighty students.
Every Sunday, classes are conducted under the following categories:
- Nursery & Kindergarten (10.30 - 11.30 am)
- Levels 1 - 4 (10.30 - 11.45 am)
- Adult (beginner / intermediate / advanced) (10.30 am - 12.00 noon)
Other than the regular Hindi lessons, the students have also participated in activities like Gita and Ramayana contests, Holi celebrations, Teachers' Day celebrations, UPSR workshop, PMR workshop and a Diwali get-together.
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| Temple Library
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The library is open to all devotees every Sunday from 10.00 am to 11.30 am. Please
make full use of the facilities available.
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| Be Thou a Devotee of the Lord
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Be simple. Be humble.
Discard arrogance and resentment.
Surrender thy ego at the feet of the Lord.
Eliminate any sense of separation from the One.
Be thou a devotee of the Lord.
Be loving. Be caring.
Be kind. Be forgiving.
Shed the cloak of jealousy and animosity.
See God in everybody and everything.
Be thou a devotee of the Lord.
Be thankful. Be grateful.
Be sincere. Be honest.
Marvel at the wonder of this universe.
Appreciate the beauty of the Divine Creation.
Be thou a devotee of the Lord.
Be generous. Be big-hearted.
Have faith. Have hope.
Give thou within thy means.
Take thou within thy needs.
Be thou a devotee of the Lord.
Feel the oneness with the Lord.
Meditate on the glory of the Lord.
Yearn to be united with the Lord.
Bow thy head in prayer to the Lord.
Be thou a true devotee of the Lord.
(an original composition by Dr D K Bhanot)
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| Hindu Voice: the Hindu Perspective
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Click here to go to an interesting page that deals with pertinent issues relating to our religion.
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| Diary of Festivals
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- 1 August 2008
- Hariyali Amavasya
- 1 August 2008
- Sun Eclipse
- 6 August 2008
- Naag Panchami (Shukla Paksh)
- 8 August 2008
- Tulsidas Jayanti
- 12 August 2008
- Pavitra Ekadashi
- 16 August 2008
- Poornima
Raksha Bandhan
Moon Eclipse
Singh Sankranti
- 20 August 2008
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- 24 August 2008
- Shree Krishna Janmashtami
- 27 August 2008
- Aja Ekadashi
- 30 August 2008
- Amavasya
- 2 September 2008
- Hariyali Teej
- 3 September 2008
- Ganesh Janam Utsav
- 7 September 2008
- Shree Mahalakshmi Vrat (Start)
Shree Radha Ashtami
- 11 September 2008
- Padma Ekadashi
- 14 September 2008
- Ananta Chaudashi
Ganesh Vesarjan
- 15 September 2008
- Poornima
- 16 September 2008
- Kanya Sankranti
Pitri Sharaad (Start)
- 18 September 2008
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- 22 September 2008
- Shree Mahalakshmi Vrat (End)
- 25 September 2008
- Indira Ekadashi
- 29 September 2008
- Somvati Amavasya
Pitri Sharaad (End)
- 30 September 2008
- Sharaad Navratra (Start)
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| Isn't it strange......?
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Isn't it strange how RM20 seems like such a large amount when donating it to the temple, but such a small amount when going shopping?
Isn't it strange how 2 hours seem so long when you're at the temple, but so short when you're watching a good movie?
Isn't it strange that you are so short of words when you're praying, but you have no shortage of things to talk about when with a friend?
Isn't it strange how difficult and boring it is to read a chapter of the Bhagwad Geeta, but how easy it is to read 100 pages of a popular novel?
Isn't it strange how everyone wants front-row tickets to concerts or games, but will do whatever possible to sit right at the back in the temple?
Isn't it strange how we need to know about an event at the temple 2-3 weeks in advance so that we can include it in our agenda, but can make adjustments for other events even at the last moment?
Isn't it strange how difficult it is to learn a fact about God to share it with others, but how easy it is to learn, understand, extend and repeat gossip?
Isn't it strange how we believe everything in magazines and newspapers, but we question the words in the Ramayana?
Isn't it strange how everyone wants a place in heaven, but no one wants to believe, do, or say anything to get there?
Isn't it strange how we send jokes in e-mails and forward them right away, but when sending a message about God, we think twice before sharing it with others?
IT'S STRANGE, ISN'T IT?
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