GURU JI SHRI PRAKASH GOSSAI
A Veritable Messiah for All
BIOGRAPHY OF PRAKASH GOSSAI JI
(EXTRACTED FROM THE WEST INDIAN ENCYCLOPEDIA)
Shri Prakash Gossai was born in Handsome Tree, Mahaica Creek, Guyana, into a devout Hindu family. His parents are Pandit Bissondial and Shrimati Rewti Gossai. He has two children, Pratiksha and Arun Gossai. From an early age it was evident to those around him that the depth of his awareness and interest in Sanatan Dharma was beyond ordinary. In his teenage years he joined the Mahatma Gandhi Organization in Georgetown, Guyana where he pursued his interest in religion, music and Hindi songs. During his youth, he sought out many spiritual leaders hoping to find an illuminated teacher to guide him in his spiritual quest. He found as mentors Doctor Budhendra Doobay, and Professor Anantanand Rambachan. His personal desire was to learn and follow in the footsteps of these great souls.
In he immigrated to Queens, New York in the United States of America where he began teaching Marine Biology with the New York Board of Education. This was a great opportunity for Prakashji to interact with many Hindu youths. He saw our chil
&#; One year after
During a satsangh to which he had invited me at Ruimzeight, Prakashji riveted my attention when he said: “A country’s richest treasures lie in its burial grounds,” but his explanation proved absolutely enlightening, as it always ing to Prakashji, persons are buried with a treasure trove of talent, knowledge, memories and intelligence that are forever lost to posterity.
In Guyana’s figurative burial ground (because he was cremated) lies wealth unmatched, because this national treasure was lost to the millions of persons worldwide whose lives he had enriched in one way or another. Revered and having attained the status of a religious and musical icon, this legendary Bhajan singer was simple, modest, humble, gracious, soft-spoken, peaceful peace-loving, respectable and respectful to all –even those who hurt him with unkind words and actions. Another Hindu icon, Pandit Reepu Daman Persaud, recalled the days of Prakashji’s boyhood, when he had to be persuaded to enter the singing competition that won him a ticket to Canada, and eventual international fame as a singer of exceptional merit, because he was so humble he doubted his own talent.
Savitree Gossai w
A Dynamic Trio
By Geeta Maraj
Prakash Chand Gossai is the youngest of three brothers, and the most prominent in the Hindu community. &#;Knowledge of our culture and religion, compounded by a solid education, is the key to societal success,&#; says Prakash. His pragmatic approach employs concepts from the scriptures and applies them to everyday life. He also leads devotional songs and has captured the interest of the young and old alike. Prakash lives in New York, but travels to many countries conducting sermons including Canada, the West Indies, South America and almost every state in the US.
Prakash, along with his elder brothers Bankim and Deo Chand Gossai, all grew up in Guyana. Bankim, despite a very demanding accounting job, contributes selflessly to his community in an effort to educate and preserve Hinduism. In , he founded the Maha Lakshmi Vidya Bhavan temple in London, England. &#;Our children are our future investment in our religion and culture. We must emphasize Hinduism and provide them with opportunities to learn.&#;
Bankim also participates in charitable work, supporting the poor and sick, as well as giving free music and Hindi classes. He lectures on religion
Source:
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA, June 16, Shri Prakash Gossai, special assistant to President Bharrat Jagdeo, popular Pandit and activist of Hinduism known for his devotional songs, died at a hospital in Miami, Florida early yesterday morning, of heart complications.
Gossai, who was born on April 23, at Handsome Tree, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara, was 56 years old. He was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Balwant Singh Hospital in Georgetown last Tuesday after suffering chest pains.
Brahma Prasad, a close friend and associate, said that the Hindu community has lost a great soul whose &#;mission was to read and expound the Ramayan so that the common man and youngest child could understand&#;; and Guyana has lost one of its most humble and dedicated citizens. &#;He was an iconic figure, a devout hindu philosopher and a skilled orator.&#;
Post Views
Biographies you may also like
Adhish khanna biography examples Adhish Khanna. Actor: CLASS of Adhish Khanna is known for CLASS of () and Guilty ().Missing: examples.
Rawson marshall thurber biography examples RAWSON MARSHALL THURBER Date of Birth: February 9, Born and raised in San Francisco, California, Rawson Marshall Thurber graduated from Union College with a BA in Missing: examples.
Liam payne autobiography examples Liam was born on 29 August in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. When he was very young, he was diagnosed with a scarred and dysfunctional kidney and had to take Missing: examples.
Demetrio carceller arce biography examples Chairman at Damm SA, Discover Demetrio Carceller Arce's known position history, network and relationships. Find out about his known public g: biography · examples.
Simon x factor biography of michael Simon Cowel was joined by Sinitta, Dannii Minogue was joined by Kylie Minogue, Cheryl Cole was joined by Will Young, Louis Walsh was joined by Ronan Keeting. The Judges revealed to .
Meghana gaonkar biography channel Short Biography. Meghana Gaonkar was born on in Gulbarga in the state of Karnataka, India. She is an Indian Film Actress who known for her work in Kannada films.