Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 25 : Bal Divas was observed on Friday at Bhagawaan Gopinathji Ashram, Udaiwala, Bohri, Jammu. Children irrespective of any religious and social barrier are being presented with gifts and sweets on this day. Around 1500 children participated in the Bal-Divas. Sushil Wattal welcomed the children and spoke at length on the life and teachings of Bhagawaanji and exhorted them to imbibe the qualities of "Sezar, Pazer, and Shozar" i.e. simplicity, truthfulness and purity as emphasized by Bhagawaanji and also spoke on the significance of observance of Bal-Divas. Bhagawaan Gopinathji Trust promotes Bhagawaan consciousness among the youth by promoting and organizing programmes such as Guru Geeta Recitation Competition, Painting Competition etc. During the course of observance of Bal-Divas, children expressed themselves by reciting Gayatri Mantra, Bhajans, Dohe, Patriotic Songs, Maha-Mritunjaya Mantra, Mata-Ka-Shalok and others. The children were presented with gifts on the occasion comprising note-books, pencils, candies, biscuits etc. The ambience was of festivity and jubilant all around. Alight refreshment was served to one and all in the end. |