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શ્રી માધવ રામાનુજના શબ્દોમાં જ સાંભળીએ…..


અને આપણું વિદ્યાવિહાર ગીત.. કવિ શ્રી સ્નેહરશ્મિએ લખેલું…
અને આપણને કંઠસ્થ છે એ ગીત..

અમે નમીએ તને ચિરસાથી, સાથી વિદ્યાવિહાર ..(૨)
સાથી ચિરંતન તુજ સનાતન દિપક તુજ સુકાની,

બીજકળાશી શારદ રેખા, દે અમ પ્રાણ ખિલાવી,
તારે હૈયે જ્ઞાનની સરિતા, ક્ષિતિજો વિશાળ તારી,
અમે નમીએ તને ચિરસાથી, સાથી વિદ્યાવિહાર ..(૨)
કમલ સુકોમલ ઊર્મિ નિર્મળ, પ્રભાસુર્ય સમભારી,
સ્ફૂરી રહી અમ અંતર આજે વાણી સાત્વિક તારી,
અમે નમીએ તને ચિરસાથી, સાથી વિદ્યાવિહાર ..(૨)
સુખે દુઃખે કે જીવન મરણે એક જ ઊર્મિ અમારી,
અમ પર તારી સદાય હોજો છાયા મંગળકારી,
અમે નમીએ તને ચિરસાથી, સાથી વિદ્યાવિહાર ..(૨)

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Comments»

1. Sejal Mankad-Vaidya - March 9, 2007

Wow..So nice of you Mehul..Once upon a time I used to sit in the front line on the prarthna mandir stage…thanks for recollecting prarthna mandir memories…

jigna vyas [ 1998 batch] - July 11, 2009

i used to sit right behind you in the second row.

2. Saumya - April 4, 2007

Hello…
I would like to request, if you can upload some more pictures of CN vidyalaya….not just prarthnamandir. it would be a rally good flashback for some ppl.

3. Rutvij Shah (1993 Batch) - April 28, 2007

Thanks Mehul and Megha for reminding me of those wonderful memories of MY SCHOOL. When we were in school we used to take pride in bunking Prathna. Now I realise how foolish we were ! I miss Prathna Mandir and its wonderful atmosphere.

It would certainly be nice if some one posts more pics of our school.

4. Navendu Bhatt - April 29, 2007

Mehul,
This is a great idea. Thank you !!

I was a batchmate of Rutvij and have seen him bunk a lot of Prarthanas. Now, he realizes his mistakes. Well.. I still dont. I used to bunk with him and it was so much fun. That made it more special. We dont remember every period we did not bunk, we do remember the ones that we did. Those are special ones.

I still respect and cherish Prarthana Mandir and all other memories with my school. I wouldnt be here without it.

Thank you again for bringing it back to me.

5. Ankit Shah - May 9, 2007

Great to see this… I was also on this stage on various ocassions… sitting on for Pratharan either singing or playing some instruments, doing some plays, speaches etc… Good to see this nice effort… i do sing and remember some of the songs …

6. Dr. Anand trivedi - May 19, 2007

hi mehul, so nice of you. i am anand trivedi from perth, western australia. seeing this elegant prarthana mandir makes my eye dabbed with tears. i miss this stage and vidhyavihar and all a lot. i wish time could have been paused there when i was in school. Today inspite of having every luxary of life, I think we all miss that a lot. Again thanks for all snaps.

7. Twinkle jain - June 5, 2007

hi…
thanks 2 all
it’s just flashback..
bue tc
twinkle jain

8. Falak - June 6, 2007

Amazingly wonderful….thanks a million Mehul…..being in Melbourne away from home and my favorite school C.N. this is a great gift…..i can recall all my memories of school time especially all the prarthanas, to go on a stage and sit in a first row everyday was a really great opportunity for me…..and to find all the friends sitting in audience was fun….thanks again for refreshing all my memories…..god bless you…..take care…..

9. manan - June 12, 2007

just too powerful nostalgia. you have done such good blog and collection.

we may reach places… we may “tag” ourself with designer,doctor,engineer, whatso ever…nickname that our friends called us by rules aboe all of that, and this place, our prarthana mandir, stays in such solid memories ! i used to sit on the team that was from sangeet udyog and used to sing the prayers. those memories are still solid. i have never found any prayer more powerful than Satya Ahimsa….and it still echoes…soothing me from inside.
thank you, for this effort. god bless you!

10. Bhavin - July 26, 2007

Thanks Mehul,
Really in USA there is no place like CN prathna mandir.
I realize what is missing and what is precious.

11. Ami - August 15, 2007

Thanks Mehul For recalling unforgetable memory of prathnamandir.

12. shivangi - September 24, 2007

please put ” tara naam ma ho swatantrata, mithi shi vatsalyata bhari”
by Shree Sneh Rashmi

13. shivangi - September 24, 2007

please put ” tara naam ma ho swatantrata, mithi shi vatsalyata bhari”
in listening mode by Shree Sneh Rashmi.
So we can listen .thank you very much.

14. keyur dodiya - October 28, 2007

hiiii friends i have just completed my school life from c n but within three years i am remembering my scool life and prarthna mandir adn by this way i can remember also recall all that good and bad expirences form school and prarthna mandir thax and if you can then plz put few more prarthna mandir’s song ….thax again ….

15. keyur dodiya - October 28, 2007

hiiii friends i have just completed my school life from c n but within three years i am remembering my scool life and prarthna mandir adn by this way i can remember also recall all that good and bad expirences from school and prarthna mandir .If you can then plz put few more prarthna mandir’s song ….thax again ….

16. Jayesh Govindlal Dalal - November 11, 2007

Hello Mehul,

It’s is wonderful to have someone keeping the memories of CN alive. For the past few years a small group of us CNites in central New Jersey, USA have organized annual get-together and shared CN memories. Your web site adds to that shaqring in a very important and enjoyable way. Do keep up this good effort and my best wishes to you in your efforts.

17. Jayesh Govindlal Dalal - November 11, 2007

Hello Mehul,

It’s is wonderful to have someone keeping the memories of CN alive. For the past few years a small group of us CNites in central New Jersey, USA have organized annual get-together and shared CN memories. Your web site adds to that sharing in a very important and enjoyable way. Do keep up this good effort and my best wishes to you in your efforts.

18. Charu Vora - November 13, 2007

Raksha,
Thank you so much for sending this link. Beautiful songs, reminds me of sweet memories of Vidyavihar.

19. Abhinav Dwivedi - December 28, 2007

It is so nice to see this site! Reminds me of my very short but sweet time at ‘CN’. Hope those who have material will contribute and make this a rich site. I was there over 45 years ago!

20. Bankim Bhatt - January 16, 2008

Hi Mehul,
Thank you so much for reminding us where we got “Jeevan nu Bhathu”. I am filled with emotions looking at the prarthana mandir and listening to Bhailalbhai’s songs. I have very fond memory of Bhailalbhai, since myself and my twin brother Vinay were his favourite shishyas along with Apurva Madia from 1971 to 1975.My wife Darshana also graduated from CN and is fond of all of his songs. May be we should all have a seminar on his songs and all the students can meet somewhere !! world is small now !!
Bankim

21. manish shah - January 23, 2008

manish shah 1982 to 1987

Hi mehul …….as u came in touch of c n due to you nanaji i also came in touch with c n because of my mother’s FUVA . DHIRAJLAL TOKARSHI SHAH. I was in cn hostel due to my personal family reasons and i was exceptional case as that time no one was given addmission in c n if he was to be from big city and specially from city like mumbai. I would like to share one one my prathnamandirs memory here……….. This is i think that time i was in 11th standard and it was our class turn for the weekly proggrame, YOU MUST BE AWARE OF THIS TRADITION……… ha to aa proggrame ma mare to fakt announcement karvanu hatu ………..and the moment i reached on the stage i was scared having 2000 students opposite me but any how i managed my self in few seconds and i made the announcement but yes it was all in the jet speed and all my classmate told me about his later on…………..

manish shah

22. Hitesh Shah - March 1, 2008

Hi Everybody,

Today I am very happy to find out my school friends. Once again C. N. Prathna MandirI I have seen. I am very happy to know that many of you ahvetry to load our “Prathana Geets”.

I am Hitesh Shah, 1979 Batch. Started with Technical and then, HSC with Science. Now in Bangkok. I am so lucky that I have my collague Mr. Minesh Shah [1980 Batch] with me.

Anybody want help at Bangkok, Thailand. pls. feel free to contacts as you may find some language problem when you come over here for vaccation.

Bye…… With our special sign of joy [lifting hands / no claping]

23. siddharth desai - July 23, 2008

hi all old and new students,
i have launched audio cd of snehrashmi .i have requested vidyaviharkul to release from their sources.if you want to get at free coat contact me siddharth47@yahoo.comsoon i will convert his auotobiography into ebook.if any body is interested to help me contact me.thanks

24. Pranav R Mehta - August 4, 2008

Hi Everyone,

As many of you are aware, I produced twin audeo cassettes titled :
” Vidyavihar Geeto” in the memory of Snehrashmi – which was released in January,2000 by Keshubhai Patel, the then Chief Minister of Gujarat in a glittering ceremony attended by all prominent CNites, including Madhav Ramanuj, Bhailalbhai Shah,Preeti Sengupta, Drs. Atul, Ajay, Sanjay Munshi, Chintan Parikh, Jayshri Mehta, Dipti Shah, Amal Dhru,Nitin Shukla, late Haren Pandya etc. to name a few.

Bhailalbhai Shah, our beloved Music Teacher was present throughout the recordings at the studio for all the 24 songs selected and was especially facilitated by the Chief Minister at the function for his valuable contribution and services to the teaching of music and writing famous garbas etc.

The album was produced with Gaurang Vyas as Music Director
[ under the presence and advice of Bhailalbhai Shah] and Arti Munshi, Pranav Mehta of Intel USA, Vibhaben Desai, Mrudulaben Parikh etc.

The cassettes with the booklet containing all songs are available with me in Ahmedabad. Tel : 9879511275 [ Cell ], 91 – 79 – 26765643. I can be contacted via my e-mail ID : pranavcreative@gmail.com.

With fond memories of CN and the Prarthana Mandir and ofcourse, Snehrashmi.

Pranav R Mehta – 1966 SSC Batch

25. dhimant Manilal Gandhi - August 19, 2008

Shri Pranavbhai,

Jay Vidyavihar from a 1974 batch student Dhimant Manilal Gandhi. Though studied in 1971, I studied under Shri Dalal Saheb, Sakarchand C Shah, Bhailalbhai Shah and other technical teachers like shri Zala Saheb, Parmar Saheb, Willie Madam, Rajendra Shah. I remembered the time, when on farmaish of Shri Snehrashmi, Bhailalbhai continued to sing for 2/3 periods. Indeed when I look back at the age of 51 years, I find that as amost golden period of my lifr. I am at Maryland with my daughter. When I come back to Ahmdabad, I will contact you.

My mobile nbr is 9898086252
And this is the other golden moment when Vidyavihar is revived in my blood and heart by this blog.

26. Vimal Parekh (1985-12th science) - August 27, 2008

Hi,
This is great. Reminded me good old days. I used to play tabla on the stage. Bhailal bhai, Lalbhai, Gordhan Bhai and Suresh Bhai were my gurus. Pls post more pictures. Thanks.

27. Mehul Shah - August 27, 2008

Dear Vimal,
Please browse through http://prarthnamandir.wordpress.com/souvenir/
it contains 200+ pictures from 1935 to 2007 !
Cheers!
Mehul

28. mehul valani - September 10, 2008

mari school maru pratnamandir 1987to1995 suvrnaben s.k shah saheb rajendra bhai principal. maltiben (chitrakala) vikrambhai pagi/indumatiben
green vatavaran mottuuuuuuuu… play grownd also ptc cheer up

29. Surta (Chaudhary) Mehta - September 22, 2008

Congratulations Mehul for starting this blog.
I would like to reconnect with my schoolmates who graduated from 12th in 1989.
My email id is surta@yahoo.com.
Warm regards to all.
Surta (Chaudhary) Mehta

Aakash Umakant Trivedi - August 20, 2009

Hello This is Aakash Trivedi from 1989 12th Science Batch . You can send message on CN-ITES1989@ yahoogroups. com id where all our 1989 batchmates are connected.

regards,
Aakash

Surta Chaudhary-Mehta - November 1, 2009

Hi Aakash,
I just read your message. Thanks.
I’ll send message on the email id.
i also found some friends on facebook.
Regards,
Surta

30. SHAH PRATIK - September 26, 2008

This is realy good for me and also for all students.
I have proud for that my school was C.N.VIDYALAYA.

31. Apurva Madia - October 29, 2008

Hi Bankim!

It has been so long! Thanks for remembering me. I also cherish all those memories of our days at the feet of Bhailalbhai in pursuit of music!

32. Apurva Madia - October 29, 2008

Dear Bankim,

my email: acmadia@gmail.com

33. mehul valani - November 3, 2008

have c n v khubaj vistri gayu che computer class reading rooms for hostel central office pase entry gate

34. mehul valani - November 3, 2008

શેઠ સી.એન.વિદ્યાવિહાર ni mulakat ek vvar lo ane bachhappan ne yaad karo kadach aatlu motu play ground kudrati sanidhya real life ma pan nahi male.

35. mehul valani - November 3, 2008

શેઠ સી.એન.વિદ્યાવિહાર ni mulakat ek vvar lo ane bachhappan ne yaad karo kadach aatlu motu play ground kudrati sanidhya real life ma pan nahi male.ha ve jaruri che high education collage/institute /post graduate course socchooo.

36. Hiren Acharya(2008) - March 25, 2009

glad to see this……….
thnx for this effort.

do u mind if i put this link on my blog?

37. Chandrika Bhagat - April 8, 2009

Te hi na divso gataha!! Recalling wonderful memories!!
At the very same place I have heard Pujya Znadada and Pricipal S.K.Shah.(“Hazzar” fame)

38. Kavyendu Bhachech - May 26, 2009

Mehul: Thanks for the good job. I can not forget the CN and its atmosphere, old friends, Gurus and what not. In last two years we lost two Great Gurus Pujya Dalal Saheb and Pujya Prajapatisaheb. I do not know who else is still living who tought me in fiftees.(I left CN in 1959). Your web and blog reminded the good old days and refreshed it’s memories.

39. Sanjeev Patel - June 14, 2009

Mehul,

I accidentally came across this site but I couldn’t be happier ! I was taken completely back to the days at CN. Really enjoyed listening to the prarthana geets – these memories are so overwhelmning. Many thanks for putting it together.

Sanjeev Patel
Bangalore
Studied from 2nd to 12th (‘88)

40. Maulin Mehta (1985 - 12th) - June 27, 2009

Hello,
I just came across this blog. Thanks for sharing the songs and pictures. I studied at CN all 13 years (graduated in 1985, Science).

Maulin Mehta

Bentonville, AR, USA
mehta.maulin@gmail.com

41. Devang Shah from Africa - July 5, 2009

With this site , we have also to publish gandhiji’s principles , thoughts etc. In C.N. we used to wear khadi. As on today we realised the value of khadi. Last week i was reading one book of Gunvantbhai Shah and he presented idea of khadi and logic behind for using khadi. The money u spent on khadi, is reaching to real weavers etc.

thank you

42. NIRALI SHAH - July 10, 2009

its like time has stopped and i am into khakhi uniform.. once again walking on sand…
soothing music..

43. jigna vyas [ 1998 batch] - July 11, 2009

i am feeling the same as nirali felt. can’t thank enough for this. i hv downloaded all the ‘prarthana mandir gito’. i also was the part of the singing team in prarthana mandir. thanks…

44. nidhi gabhawala - July 25, 2009

thax so much i love this webside i use to study in that school for 2 years i miss it

45. nidhi gabhawala - July 25, 2009

i fill like i am in khakhi uniform going back to school and going in prarthna mandeer for prayer ….. arti mam and every teacher are singing prayer on stage men i missed it love you c.n forever

46. Aakash Umakant Trivedi - August 20, 2009

Really feel like going back in times where we used to sit and sing prayers. Missing all those moments.

47. Jhanvi Vyas - September 6, 2009

Hi i am verry verry happy when i heard our vidyavihar song.i feel that iam in prathna mandir and sing this song with sureshbhai sir.my children also very glad to hear that song.khub khub aabhar.(1978-1990)

48. MALA GHIYA (1989 batch) - November 5, 2009

OMG! HOW BEAUTIFUL!!REMINDED ME OF MY GOoD OLD SCHOOL DAYS!I LOVED TO GO TO PRATHNAMANDIR AND THIS BROUGHT MY MEMORIES BACK! CANNOT WAIT TO VISIT IT ONCE MORE, THIS TIME WITH MY CHILDREN.THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS.