Special Celebration to Mark 50 Years of Service in Trinidad

Trinidad, Caribbean (America) : Fifty years ago BK Hemlata Sanghi made the decision to be an instrument for God’s transformational work on earth.  Giving up a career in the medical field, she began serving at Brahma Kumaris centers in her homeland India and a few years later journeyed to the West Indies as one of the pioneers in spreading the Brahma Kumaris knowledge throughout the Caribbean. After the establishment of the first RajaYoga Center in Guyana and Trinidad, she spearheaded service throughout the Caribbean in the ensuing years. She now serves the Brahma Kumaris organization as the Caribbean Area Coordinator.

Her contribution was celebrated by the BKs and other contacts whose lives have been impacted by the knowledge which she has shared. Her 70th birthday was also highlighted.

The observances were held at the spacious and beautiful hall of the BK Chaguanas Centre in Trinidad which was also commemorating its 20th year of service in the community. After a meditation by one of the first RajaYoga students in Trinidad, BK Vijai Sadal presented a video of BK Hemlata’s life work and its impact over the years.

A full program of tributes and celebratory performances filled the evening.  Speakers included St Augustine (Government minister), Dr. Bhoe Tewarie (Former Principal of the University of the West Indies), Canon Dr. Knolly Clarke (President of the Inter Religious Organization of Trinidad and Tobago) along with executive members, Swami Brahmadeo, and Sister Shirley Bell of  Barbados who traveled to Trinidad to pay tribute on behalf of the other Caribbean countries. Several dignitaries, who were unable to speak because of time constraints, were acknowledged.

The atmosphere was charged with happiness and gratitude and this manifested in songs, dances and the uplifting sounds of musical instruments. This gave way to Sister Hemlata’s voice as she shared her experiences as God’s instrument and led all assembled into meditation.

Garlanding, decoration of the honored guest, and the lighting of candles on a three-tiered cake preceded the presentation of an exquisite Peacock engraved plaque to Sister Hemlata.

The BK family and community supporters were delighted in honoring BK Hemlata’s 50th year of service and felt much gratitude that destiny brought her to them. The evening concluded with music, a delicious meal and commemorative gifts for all.

News in Hindi:

बीके हेमलता के जन्मदिवस पर हुआ भव्य कार्यक्रम

त्रिनीदाद (दक्षिण अमेरिका)। पचास वर्ष पहले बीके हेमलता ने ईश्वरीय कार्यों के निमित्त बनकर सेवाएं शुरू की थीं। मेडिकल फील्ड का अपना करियर छोड़ उन्होंने भारत में ब्रह्मा कुमारीज सेंटर पर सेवाएं देनी शुरू की। इसके कुछ वर्ष बाद वे वेस्ट इंडीज चली गईं और कैरिबियाई देश में ब्रह्मा कुमारीज के बारे लोगों को अवगत कराने लगीं। गुयाना और त्रिनीदाद में पहला राजयोग सेंटर स्थापित करने के बाद इन्होंने समूचे कैरिबियाई द्वीप में सेवाएं दीं। इस समय वे कैरिबियाई क्षेत्र की संयोजक हैं। हाल में इनका 70 वां जन्मदिवस समारोह मनाया गया। त्रिनीदाद के बीके चौगुआनास सेंटर के खूबसूरत हॉल में आयोजित समारोह में संस्था की 20 वर्षों की सेवा की वर्षगांठ भी मनाई गई। इस दिन कई तरह के नृत्य-संगीत के कार्यक्रम हुए। मंत्री सेंट ऑगस्टीन, वेस्ट इंडीज यूनिवर्सिटी के पूर्व प्रिंसिपल डॉ. भो तिवारी, त्रिनीदाद ऐंड टोबैगो के अंतर धार्मिक संस्थान के अध्यक्ष कैनन डॉ. नोली क्लार्क, स्वामी ब्रह्मदेव, बार्बादोस की सिस्टर शर्ली बेल एवं अन्य गणमान्य लोग उपस्थित रहे। पूरा वातावरण खुशियों से भरपूर था। बीके हेमलता ने अपने अनुभव सुनाए और साथ ही मेडिटेशन कराया।

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