1984 to 1990
1984 to 1990:
(1) Venue: Shanti-Mandir
Mr. Aga (Ex-MD of Thermax Pvt. Ltd): In the third program, there was a talk by Mr. Aga to the participants on how he established the business and what problems he faced and how he solved them.
Gopinath Talwalkar (author, philosopher) had a tête-à-tête with the participants of the Personality Development program.
(2)
A series of panel discussions was organized on the topic 'Problems of Youth'. Under this theme, the subject was 'Are Teachers Responsible for the Problems of Youth'. This panel discussion was chaired by Mr. Mukundrao Kirloskar and the chief guest was Mr. V V Chiplunkar, Director, Education Department. The participants in the panel discussion were Prof. D M Mirasadar (Noted Humorist), Prof Suhas Jog (Jog Classes). The opening remarks were made by Dr Samprasad Vinod while vote of thanks were proposed by Prabhakar Paralikar.
(3)
Panel Discussion:
The subject this time was 'Are Youth Responsible for Their Own Problems'. The chief guest was the Hon. Sports Minister Mr. Arun Divekar, the main speaker was Dr Kumar Saptarshi and the chair person of the panel discussion was Dr Gopinath Talwalkar. The Hon. Minister made laudatory remarks on the work being done by the institute and suggested that such 'Personality Development Programs' should be arranged by the institute on a large scale.
(4)
For the concluding ceremony of the ' Personality Development Program' Dr. Girish Bapat, Secretary, Dynanaprabodhini was invited. Mr. Gopinath Talwalkar was the chair-person. An exhibition had been arranged giving information about the institute and its work and also about the misconception about yoga. The exhibition was inaugurated by brother duo Rameshbhai Shah and Ranjanbhai Shah who had been the well-wisher of the institute.
(5)
For the fourth 'Personality Development Program' Prin. Shivajirao Bhosale was present as chief guest and main speaker
(6)
Stress Management Workshop
The inauguration of the first workshop was done by Barrister Vitthalrao Gadgil the state minister of Information and Broadcasting Ministry Government of India. The Managing Director of 'Thermax' Mr. Rohington Aga was the chief guest of the function while the Managing Director of 'Bajaj Tempo' Mr. H K Firodia chaired the function. While delivering his speech, Mr. Firodia emphasized that yoga could be extremely useful in reducing the stress in today's modern life. The honourable minister complemented the work being done by the MVRF and gave his best wishes for the future. He also promised to give all the possible governmental help.
(7)
986
Newspaper Article
"Sakal' Anil Takalakar
Before the beginning of the Personality Development Program in April, Mr. Anil Takalkar's extensive article appeared in daily 'Sakal' on MVRF and the various fields in which it is functioning. This article has created a favorable impression, respect and curiosity about MVRF in the minds of parents and students.
(8)
04, 05, 07 1986
Personality Development Program.
For the above project, Dr Mrs Ushatai Khire (HOD - Neuropsychology ) from Dnyana Prabodhini Pune assisted in planning the project, in making available different things for the project, in rendering the help of Mrs. Neelambari Marathe as an assistant and also in data processing on computer. MVRF is wholeheartedly thankful to Dr Mrs Ushatai Khire for all the help
(9)
On Nov 04, 86 MVRF and House of Kurundawad organized a speech at MVRF by David Rankin a disciple of Swami Ram on 'Yoga in America'. During this program some of the disciples of Swami Ram demonstrated Yogasanas and Pranayama. Shri Gopinath Talwalkar played a major role in making this program a reality.
(10)
On Jan 12, 87, during the celebration of birth anniversary of Vivekanand and Maharshi Vinod at MVRF, Dr. Georgio Barabino delivered a speech on 'Yoga in Italy'. Later, Dr. Georgio Barabino, Dr Peearangeli (Neurosurgeon), Dr. Pavlov and Mrs Alma visited the institute and expressed their satisfaction on the research work done at the MVRF
(11) 1988-1989 Vyasapoornima
Like every year Vyasapoornima festival and 'National Youth Day' were celebrated with enthusiasm and on a grand scale.
There was a speech by Mrs Gayatridevi Patwardhan on the 'National Youth Day'. This function was attended by Mr. Ankush Kakade Mayor Pune city and chaired by Mr. Gopinath Talwalkar.
(12) 1989-1990
On the Gurupoornima day Kalyani Namjoshi spoke on 'Mantrashastra' (Science of Mantra).
(13) 1989-1990
Swamisagar and Dr. Nazima from Rajneesh Ashram delivered a talk and gave demonstrations on the topic 'Crystals and Multicon'. On this occasion twenty medical professionals were present.