JUNE 2016
ಚೆನ್ನುಡಿ
ISSUE 6
Page : 1
VSNA 39 TH ANNUAL CONVENTION 2016 Hosted by Maryland Chapter
ನಮ್ಮ ಶರಣರ ಆಗಮ್ನದ ಮುನನ
as we have crafted a relaxed program
The VSNA Convention baton was transferred HIGHLIGHTS
Prologue By Convention Chair Entertainment highlights
to MD Chapter, one of
schedule for both days, plus a preconvention welcome day (see page 7 for Program details).
the prominent chapters
You said it and we have heard it. A large
in the VSNA, after a
number of people including those at the
successful Convention
BOD meeting asked us to have a special
last year by the NJ-NY
audience with Parama Poojya Shri Sid-
team. In science, the rule of thumb is
deshwara Swamji, of Jnana Yogashrama,
Dr. G Jagadeesh Convention Chair
‘without a plan, there can be no experiEditorial
Vijayapura. Thus, we have introduced a
ment and no publication.’ Imagination is
‘preconvention day’, July 1 (Friday), to
Registration
more important than knowledge and it
accommodate golf and a greater Wash-
embraces the entire world. This con-
ington, DC youth tour followed by evening
cept was applied to our convention
pravachana (discourse) by Swamiji. The
planning,
15
program ends with a beautiful dance per-
months ago with the confirmation of our
formance (by Smt. Uma Ettigi group) from
venue, Turf Valley, a beautiful golf re-
the Basava period. The convention will be
sort touting a serene atmosphere. This
formally inaugurated on the morning of
gorgeous location has attracted so
July 2 in the presence of Parama Poojya
many of our members that registrations
Shri Siddeshwara Swamiji, His Holiness
have skyrocketed beyond our expecta-
Jagadguru Shri Shivarathri Deshikendra
tions (see page 6 for registration de-
Mahaswamiji of Suttur mutt, His Holiness
tails). Sharanas have not only taken
Shri Siddalinga Swamiji of Siddaganga
over the entire Turf Valley resort, but
Gurukula,
are also overflowing into the two satel-
(Chairman and MD, Bharat Forge Ltd.,
lite hotels that are connected to the
Pune) and Dr. Shivananda Jaamdar, IAS
venue by frequent super-shuttle ser-
(Former Principal Secretary to the Govt.
vices running around the clock. We are
of Karnataka). Biographic sketches of all
Program Schedule Anubhava Goshti Food Sharana Philosophy Philanthropic activities of Shri Baba Kalyani
which
started
nearly
sure delegates will not miss anything,
Shri
Babasaheb
Kalyani
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