ARYA VEER DAL OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

presents
A Grand Charity Concert
In aid of constructing an Orphanage for under-privileged children
at
HCU Convention Centre in Freeport
on Saturday 5th May, 2007 @ 7 pm.
Featuring: THE RAMPERSAD BROTHERS.
Guest Artistes include: Tandava Dancers, Doon Ramsundar,
Divya Bwanie Tassa Group & Trisha Ramdhan Seepersad.
CONTRIBUTION: $50
For Further Information: 794-4145, 755-2153, 784-5126, 732-6666
Food and Drinks on sale.

Slogans for the Arya Veer Dal

Arya Viro - Jaago! (Noble youths arise)

Sansaar Ki Shresthr Purusho! - Ek Ho Jaao! (All Noble People of the World Unite)

Arya Samaj Ki! - Jai Ho! (Victory to Arya Samaj and a Noble Society)

UP COMING EVENTS "2007"

**AVD Evening of Entertainment - April

**Annual Mothers’ & Fathers’ Day Programme - To be announced

**30th Shikshan Shivir (Youth Training Camp) - August

**Annual Hike - August

**Annual Divali Celebration - November

**Monthly meeting – First Saturday every month at Montrose Vedic School at 10am

Officers for 2007

Chairman : Mr. Lalchan Sookoo

Vice-Chairman: Miss. Reshma Nandlal

Secretary: Miss. Savitri Balkaran

Assistant Secretary: Miss. Nadia Harrichand

Treasurer : Mr. Ramchand Ramsaroop

Trustee : Miss. Nalini Jerrybandan

Public Relation Officer : Miss. Krystal Jugmohan

Q. Who is an Arya?

A. An Arya is a noble person or one who practices the teaching of the Vedas.

Q. What are the Vedas?

A. The Vedas are books of deep spiritual insight providing a base for human knowledge.

Q. How Many Vedas are there?

A.There are four Vedas ­­­

1) The Rig Veda
2) The Yajur Veda
3) The Saam Veda
4) The Atharva
The Rig Veda is the Longest. It is also the oldest book in the world.

Veer Sandesh News Paper

Namaste!

The "Veer Sandesh" news of the Brave is quarterly publication and we would like you to be a part of this project by submitting your articles, comments, acknowledgement, songs, poems, etc. We really value your contribution in making this venture a hugh success.

Pleases send all articles to:
E-mail address: aryaveerdal@gmail.com

Upcoming Events

Quarterly Yajna - Date: Sunday 11th March, 2006
Venue: Rio Claro


Annual Bazaar - Date: Sunday 1st April, 2007
Venue: Dayanand Memorial A.P.S. Vedic School Grounds
(Ramjohn Avenue, Penal)

Let the Brave and Wise Ones Lead

In aid of constructing an orphanage
for underprivileged children.
There will be lots of games, rides,
Refreshment, music
Come and enjoy a day of fun &
Support the Young Members of the
Arya Samaaj Movement

For More information call: 665-9173
Or e mail: aryaveerdal@gmail.com
aryaveerdaltrinidad@hotmail.com

Arya Veer Dal Elects Officers 4th February, 2006

The Arya Veer Dal Trinidad and Tobago (Youth Arm of the Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Trinidad Inc.) Elected officers on Saturday 4th February, 2006.
The President of the Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Trinidad Inc. Pt. Lakram Vijay Bachan conducted the elections.

The officers elected are as follows:

Chairman: Mr. Lalchan Sookoo.
Vice – Chairman: Ms. Reshma Nandlal
Secretary: Ms. Savitri Balkaran
Assistant Secretary: Ms. Aarite Jerrybandan
Treasurer: Ms. Priya Sewraj
Trustee: Ms. Kissmatte Seepersad
P.R.O: Mr. Vasudev Vishnu

Literal Meaning of Namaste

Namas - means Greeting.
Te - means To You

However there is an action that goes with these words.

Placing both hands together I imply- With all the powers in my hands.

I bow my head with reverence and imply- With all the intelligence in my mind.

I place my hands close to my chest with both thumbs touching the region of my heart and this implies- With all the love my heart.

Full Meaning of Namaste.

With all the power in my hands, with all the intelligence in my mind and with all the love in my heart I greet the divinity within you with humility and respect.

What is Arya Veer Dal?

The Arya Veer Dal is the youth arm of the Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Tinidad Inc. a religious non-profitable Organization. We are made up of young adults who do voluntary and charitable work. We also seek to carry out the teaching of the founder of the Arya Samaj Maha Rishi Swami Dayanand Saraswati. The Arya Veer Dal literally means "An organization of noble braves (youths)." It is a body that is synonymous with sacrifice, struggles, industry and achievements.

Motto:“ASMAAKAM VIRA UTTARE BHAVANTU” (Let the brave and wise ones lead.)

The Arya Veer Dal is an organization of young people formed to protect the interests and rights of the Arya Samaj. One of the main objectives of the Dal is to resuscitate the supremacy of Vedic Dharma.

Bearing in mind the need for the promotion of world peace and happiness, the aims of the Arya Veer Dal are:

��Developing a sense of alertness, good character and morality to members and youths in general.

��To do such things and engage in such activities as may be necessary to propagate Vedic Dharma and Vedic Culture for the purpose of realizing the ideals of the Arya Samaj, as embodied in its motto

��KRINVANTO VISHWAM AARYAM

�� Make the Whole World Noble

��To develop in members and youths in general, physical and mental fitness, spiritual discipline, and to foster the qualities of love, sacrifice, service and industry.
To carry out the work of the “Arya Samaj” as outlined

The philosophy of the Veer Dal is far unmatched by any other youth organization. It gives us a chance for all round development, be it physical, mental, spiritual, educational or social.

The members of the Veer Dal have been continuously growing and members between the ages of 15 – 35 years hail from across the country of Trinidad.

To become a member of the A.V.D (Arya Veer Dal) you have to completer an application form along with a registration fee of ten dollars ($10).

****All youths who subscribe to the Aims and Objectives of the Dal, shall be eligible to become members of the Dal.

****Applicants should be recommended by any suitable person authorised by the Executive of the AVD to act on their behalf.

****You will also be required to pay an annual fee of twenty dollars ($20). After registration you will be presented with a subscription booklet, which use when paying your annual fee.

Membership shall be terminated by the following:
i. Resignation in writing given to the Chairman.
ii. Any action considered byt eh Executive of the Dal that may bring the Dal into disrepute.
Any member whom a suspension of expulsion motion is to be passed, shall have the right appeal this to the Arya Veer Dal.

***All members are expected to attend monthly meeting which are held on the first Saturday of every month also to attend and assist in function and events associated with the A.V.D ( Arya Veer Dal).

For more information on membership and about the Arya Veer Dal

Call : 665-9173 Monday to Friday Between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

e-mail: aryaveerdal@gmail.com

or aryaveerdaltrinidad@hotmail.com

VEER DAL HISTORY

The Arya Veer Dal simply means, “a group of brave, noble or disciplined youths.” According Dr. Satish Prakash (1998), the Arya Veer Dal was first established on 21st. January 1929, in New Delhi, India. One of the main purposes of the establishment of the Veer Dal was to assist in the all round development of the individual. This also includes character molding and a well disciplined mind.

After setting firm grounds throughout India this youth movement was then extended to the Caribbean wherever there were Arya Samaajists. It was introduced first to Guyana and then to Trinidad. Its introduction to Trinidad was made possible after a group of young initiates to Arya Samaaj attended the Veer Dal Camp in Guyana. On their return they organized a retreat on Nelson Island with the aim of establishing the Veer Dal in Trinidad. The first Veer Dal Camp in Trinidad was held at Avocat. This was a unique event. There were separate camps for both Veer (male) and Veeranganers (girls).

With the growth in numbers and with the aim of reaching out to the youths, shakhas (branches) were established throughout the country. There was also a close link between the Veers and Veeranganers of Trinidad and Guyana. At each shakha ongoing activities, both religious and secular were conducted. Meetings were held regularly, at both levels. At the national level the Varg (Group) Leaders met on a quarterly basis to give feedback on the groups activities and to receive update on further developments. All of these culminated in the Annual Shikshan Shivir (Training Camp). At present attempts are being made to revive the Veer Dal at the national level.