Book Cover of ‘Sarmaya – Hamare Buzurg’ unveiled; Celebrates wisdom and legacy of elders
Ferozepur, October 25, 2026: The book cover of Sarmaya – Hamare Buzurg, a forthcoming work dedicated to the wisdom and legacy of elders, was unveiled on Saturday evening in Ferozepur.
Giving details, Dr S. N. Rudra, Director of Vivekananda World School, said the book cover was unveiled by Ms Kanta Gupta, renowned educationist and Director of the DCM Group of Schools, along with Smt. Prabha Bhaskar, Patron-in-Chief of Vivekananda World School and Vivekananda Junior. The unveiling took place at Barbados during a gathering marking Smt. Prabha Bhaskar’s 79th birthday.
The gathering was also graced Lakhbir Singh, PPS, Mrs Jaswinder Kaur, Mr.Varinder Mohan Singhal, CA and Chairman Genesis Institute of Dental Science and Research, Mrs Meenakshi Singhal, Mrs Sanjana Mittal, Mrs Navita Singhal, Mr Gagandeep Singhal, CA, Mrs Praphul Devi, Mr Jhalkeshwar Bhaskar, Mrs Pratibha Bhaskar, Mrs Dolly Bhaskar and Prof. Gurtej Koharwala.
Authored by Dr Gaurav Sagar Bhaskar, Chairman of Vivekananda World School, the book draws upon his real-life experiences to recount the hardships, struggles and hurdles faced by his family. Through these personal experiences, it highlights the sacrifices, resilience and life lessons that shape family values and guide future generations.
Dr Rudra emphasised the importance of documenting the experiences and contributions of elders, particularly at a time when changing lifestyles and generational differences can weaken family bonds. He noted that such literary works can help younger generations understand the struggles and sacrifices of previous generations while appreciating the values that sustain families and society.
Prof. Gurtej Koharwala highlighted the significance of documenting personal experiences and life journeys, observing that lessons drawn from real-life struggles can guide others through their own challenges. He emphasised that sharing experiences of adversity, perseverance and determination can provide valuable insights to future generations and help them approach life's difficulties with greater understanding and resilience.
The book encourages readers to reflect on family relationships, perseverance in adversity and the wisdom acquired through experience. By sharing the author's personal and family journey, Sarmaya – Hamare Buzurg seeks to inspire readers to remain connected to their roots, recognise the sacrifices of previous generations and preserve a legacy of values, compassion and resilience for the future.
Surinder Goyal, Santokh Singh, Amrik Singh, DPRO, Ankush Bhandari, Balwinder Singh, Sanjeev Handa, Tanu Sharma and Rajinder Sharma. Members of the MLB Foundation, including Shailender Bhalla, Aman Deora, Amit Dhawan, Davinder Sharma, Harsh Arora, Dr Harsh Bholla, Ramanjeet Singh, Kamal Dravid and Lankesh Kamal, were also present on the occasion.