On Tuesday, 2nd March 2006, the launch of 'Preksha Path Of Peace' album took place in JVb London's new venue at Sayer Centre. For this event, about 200 people from different walks of life and different faiths came together in high spirits. Representatives from Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, Zoroastrian, Brahma Kumari and different Jain communities met with leaders of political and vegetarian organisations for this spiritual cum musical highlight. Last not least, it was a special experience for those who had participated in the making of the album, to meet again in such an open minded come-together.
Rattan Mohan Sharma, classical singer and nephew of Pandit Jasraj, Kedar Pandit on tabla, Mukund Petkar on harmonium and Durga Jasraj on sitar presented half an hour Bhakti music which was highly enjoyed by the audience.
Skuntala Ramani was the mistress of ceremonies
Pushpa Banthia (left), chairperson of JVB London’s Women’s Wing, and Samani Pratibha Pragya (right)
Pandit Dinesh, the well-known musician, had arranged the music and all keyboards & percussion of the album
Samanijis Pratibha (left) & Punya (right) Pragya's invitation was followed by the following persons and representatives of institutions: Smita Purushottam, Indian High Commission, Political Minister; Dr. Nand Kumar, director of Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan; Chunilal Velji Chavda, Liberal Democrat Councillor; Pat Stevens, secretary Harrow Inter faith Council; Hre Rama Hre Krishna; Swami Narayan Temple; Brahmakumari; Buddhist Temple; Muslim Faith; Zoroastrian Group;
Mahavir Foundation; Oswal Association; Jain Association; Young Jains UK; Navnat Vanik Association; Jain Social Group; Institute of Jainology; Digamber Jain Temple; London Vegetarian Society; London Vegan Society; Viraytan; Jain Samaj Europe; Navyug Pragati Mandal; Bhakti Mandal; Dr. Peter Flügel, chairperson of SOAS' Centre of Jaina Studies.
Samani Pratibha Pragya (left) was listening to Pushpa Banthia's (middle) explanations on the photos at the centre's wall, showing Acharya Tulsi, Acharya Mahaprajna and Yuvacharya Mahashraman (from left), to some of the guests from other faiths.