Pandit Repu was a politician, a pandit and good son of Guyana.
Condolences to his family and may his soul RIP.
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Former Member
Condolences to the Family.
Pandit made a significant contribution in the field of religion and politics.
Condolences to his family. He was very instrumental is promoting and propagating Sanathan Dharma and was very profecient in the reading and interpreting the Ramayan.
Former Member
Originally Posted by Mitwah:
Condolences to his family. He was very instrumental is promoting and propagating Sanathan Dharma and was very profecient in the reading and interpreting the Ramayan.
My deepest condolences. I share the same sentiment as Mitwah Bhai.
This bhajan is dedicated in his memory and works for the protection of dharma.
Originally Posted by Chief:
Pandit Repu was a politician, a pandit and good son of Guyana.
Condolences to his family and may his soul RIP.
Chief, Where did you get this information?? I hope you are not playing the ASS!!!!!
Originally Posted by Mitwah:
Reepu Daman Persaud passes away
April 7, 2013 By SNews
Pandit Reepu Daman Persaud passed away this morning. He was 77.
Persaud was the founder of the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha and a longstanding stalwart of the Peopleâs Progressive Party.
After the PPP/C won office in 1992 he served as Minister of Agriculture and later as Minister of Parliamentary Affairs.
He served for over 50 years as a Member of Parliament and was at one time considered as a potential successor of PPP/C Leader Dr Cheddi Jagan. He had been in declining health in recent years. Stabroek News was told that Persaud passed away at 12.30 am today at the Georgetown Hospital. He had complained on Saturday night of feeling unwell and was experiencing pains. He was first taken to the St Joseph Mercy Hospital and then to the Georgetown Hospital.
Persaud, a charismatic speaker in his heyday, had a wide following in the local Hindu community and expanded the reach of the Dharmic Sabha countrywide through the setting up of Praants. In the last 20 years or so he had been widely credited as being the prime force behind the annual Deepavali motorcades which attract large audiences each year.
He served as a Member of Parliament from 1964 to 2006. On his 75th birthday, the PPP had this to say about him:
âAs a Member of Parliament from 1964 to 2006 Cde. Reepu served the Guyanese people with distinction. In the opposition benches he had to contend with many leading legal luminaries. He held his own and kept the struggle for democracy in focus. He was also the Partyâs spokesman for agriculture and again took to task many of the PNC regimeâs Agriculture Ministers.
âFrom 1992 to 2006 he was the leader of the House. Again he served with distinction, as he did in his ministerial portfolios.
âCde. Reepu Daman Persaud is also the leading Hindu Pandit in Guyana. This is a title he earnedâ.
On his 76th birthday, President Donald Ramotar had this to say about Persaud and the Dharmic Sabha:
âOn behalf of the Government, members of the Peopleâs Progressive Party/Civic and myself, I wish you a happy birthdayâĶ I also congratulate your family for keeping you strong.
âPandit Persaud and a few others with him, at that crucial time in our country, stood up and was counted as one of the persons who would dedicate their energies to chart the course for a brighter GuyanaâĶthis also lead to the formation of the Dharmic Sabha organisation that has served not only Hindus of the country, but to protect and preserve the rich culture that our ancestors brought here, when they came from IndiaâĶthis organisation has now become part of our society and its history is part of the history of this countryâ.
On that occasion, Ramotar charged the Sabhaâs members to record its history, urging them to âstart taping Pandit Persaud, his histories, his experiences along with those of others who worked closely with him to carry out the kind of work that is being done today.â
On July 12, 2012, Parliament by way of motion honoured Persaud who was present for the occasion.
Moving the motion, Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee said that the Motion was a reflection of the spirit and honour that should be extended to a person who has dedicated his life to work both in and out of Parliament.
âThe sentiments should be common and consensual in what we are about to bestow,â said Rohee in the tribute to Persaud. He said that the former MP never shied away from any challenge thrown up against him. He hailed Persaud as a person who had simplicity and modesty, he said that Cheddi Jagan made an impact on the young Persaud in the early days of the PPP.
Rohee said that Persaud was elected to the National Assembly in 1965 at the age of 28. He said that Persaud took part in debates for 56 Bills, 33 Motions and 37 budget debates.
In addressing the Motion, APNUâs Vice Chairman and MP Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine said that he remembered the participation of Persaud in the work leading up to the last Local Government Elections in 1994. He said that Reepu had the ability to bring harmony to a debate.
Valerie Garrido-Lowe of the Alliance For Change said that Reepu has indeed earned his place in Guyanaâs history. âMany new parliamentarians are yet to learn of all his contributions [in the National Assembly],â she said.
âToday we need as many Reepus as possible,â she said.
During his parliamentary life he served at various times as Chief Whip, Deputy Speaker, Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, Chairman of the Constitution Reform Select Committee and Leader of the House.
In the PPP, he was one of the influential leaders and served for many years on its central and executive committees.
His daughter, Dr Vindhya Persaud has followed his footsteps and become a PPP/C Member of parliament. In an interview with Stabroek News last year she said from her father she has learnt that one must always conduct oneself in a disciplined manner and carry oneself with integrity. In addition, one should listen to people, come to compromises and work for the benefit of the people.
âSo I would like to say having seen that he was able to straddle the world of religion and politics and do so very well, that also contributed in a big way for me wanting to do this.
April 7, 2013 By SNews
Pandit Reepu Daman Persaud passed away this morning. He was 77.
Persaud was the founder of the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha and a longstanding stalwart of the Peopleâs Progressive Party.
After the PPP/C won office in 1992 he served as Minister of Agriculture and later as Minister of Parliamentary Affairs.
He served for over 50 years as a Member of Parliament and was at one time considered as a potential successor of PPP/C Leader Dr Cheddi Jagan. He had been in declining health in recent years. Stabroek News was told that Persaud passed away at 12.30 am today at the Georgetown Hospital. He had complained on Saturday night of feeling unwell and was experiencing pains. He was first taken to the St Joseph Mercy Hospital and then to the Georgetown Hospital.
Reepu Daman Persaud (sitting) with his family on the day he was honoured by Parliament. His daughter, Dr Vindhya Persaud who has followed his footsteps by becoming a PPP/C MP is standing third from left.
He served as a Member of Parliament from 1964 to 2006. On his 75th birthday, the PPP had this to say about him:
âAs a Member of Parliament from 1964 to 2006 Cde. Reepu served the Guyanese people with distinction. In the opposition benches he had to contend with many leading legal luminaries. He held his own and kept the struggle for democracy in focus. He was also the Partyâs spokesman for agriculture and again took to task many of the PNC regimeâs Agriculture Ministers.
âFrom 1992 to 2006 he was the leader of the House. Again he served with distinction, as he did in his ministerial portfolios.
âCde. Reepu Daman Persaud is also the leading Hindu Pandit in Guyana. This is a title he earnedâ.
On his 76th birthday, President Donald Ramotar had this to say about Persaud and the Dharmic Sabha:
âOn behalf of the Government, members of the Peopleâs Progressive Party/Civic and myself, I wish you a happy birthdayâĶ I also congratulate your family for keeping you strong.
âPandit Persaud and a few others with him, at that crucial time in our country, stood up and was counted as one of the persons who would dedicate their energies to chart the course for a brighter GuyanaâĶthis also lead to the formation of the Dharmic Sabha organisation that has served not only Hindus of the country, but to protect and preserve the rich culture that our ancestors brought here, when they came from IndiaâĶthis organisation has now become part of our society and its history is part of the history of this countryâ.
On that occasion, Ramotar charged the Sabhaâs members to record its history, urging them to âstart taping Pandit Persaud, his histories, his experiences along with those of others who worked closely with him to carry out the kind of work that is being done today.â
On July 12, 2012, Parliament by way of motion honoured Persaud who was present for the occasion.
Moving the motion, Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee said that the Motion was a reflection of the spirit and honour that should be extended to a person who has dedicated his life to work both in and out of Parliament.
âThe sentiments should be common and consensual in what we are about to bestow,â said Rohee in the tribute to Persaud. He said that the former MP never shied away from any challenge thrown up against him. He hailed Persaud as a person who had simplicity and modesty, he said that Cheddi Jagan made an impact on the young Persaud in the early days of the PPP.
Rohee said that Persaud was elected to the National Assembly in 1965 at the age of 28. He said that Persaud took part in debates for 56 Bills, 33 Motions and 37 budget debates.
In addressing the Motion, APNUâs Vice Chairman and MP Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine said that he remembered the participation of Persaud in the work leading up to the last Local Government Elections in 1994. He said that Reepu had the ability to bring harmony to a debate.
Valerie Garrido-Lowe of the Alliance For Change said that Reepu has indeed earned his place in Guyanaâs history. âMany new parliamentarians are yet to learn of all his contributions [in the National Assembly],â she said.
âToday we need as many Reepus as possible,â she said.
During his parliamentary life he served at various times as Chief Whip, Deputy Speaker, Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, Chairman of the Constitution Reform Select Committee and Leader of the House.
In the PPP, he was one of the influential leaders and served for many years on its central and executive committees.
His daughter, Dr Vindhya Persaud has followed his footsteps and become a PPP/C Member of parliament. In an interview with Stabroek News last year she said from her father she has learnt that one must always conduct oneself in a disciplined manner and carry oneself with integrity. In addition, one should listen to people, come to compromises and work for the benefit of the people.
âSo I would like to say having seen that he was able to straddle the world of religion and politics and do so very well, that also contributed in a big way for me wanting to do this.
Thank you Mits Bhai. GUYANA HAS LOST A GREAT SON. I WANT TO PERSONALLY SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF THE HONORABLE REEPU PERSAUD, A LEADER BOTH IN RELIGION AND POLITICS. MAY HIS GREAT SOUL REST IN PEACE.
Originally Posted by Nehru:
Originally Posted by Chief:
Pandit Repu was a politician, a pandit and good son of Guyana.
Condolences to his family and may his soul RIP.
Chief, Where did you get this information?? I hope you are not playing the ASS!!!!!
Man in the mirror!! Do you remember that song by MICALE jACKSON?
Originally Posted by Chief:
Originally Posted by Nehru:
Originally Posted by Chief:
Pandit Repu was a politician, a pandit and good son of Guyana.
Condolences to his family and may his soul RIP.
Chief, Where did you get this information?? I hope you are not playing the ASS!!!!!
Man in the mirror!! Do you remember that song by MICALE jACKSON?
I am sorry but you have the tendency to overreact at times. My apologies.
Originally Posted by Nehru:
Originally Posted by Chief:
Originally Posted by Nehru:
Originally Posted by Chief:
Pandit Repu was a politician, a pandit and good son of Guyana.
Condolences to his family and may his soul RIP.
Chief, Where did you get this information?? I hope you are not playing the ASS!!!!!
Man in the mirror!! Do you remember that song by MICALE jACKSON?
I am sorry but you have the tendency to overreact at times. My apologies.
No but I remember the same song by Michael Jackson.
Former Member
Pandit Reep's demise is a loss to the Hindu community and other sections of Guyana's population. But his physical death is not the end of the story according to the Bhagavad Gita; his soul will move on to a newborn being.
Let's celebrate his rich life.
Originally Posted by Nehru:
Originally Posted by Chief:
Originally Posted by Nehru:
Originally Posted by Chief:
Pandit Repu was a politician, a pandit and good son of Guyana.
Condolences to his family and may his soul RIP.
Chief, Where did you get this information?? I hope you are not playing the ASS!!!!!
Man in the mirror!! Do you remember that song by MICALE jACKSON?
I am sorry but you have the tendency to overreact at times. My apologies.
Apologies accepted.
Former Member
My deepest Sympathy to the family of Pandit Rep. It is a very sad time indeed. Guyana lost a true son of the soil whose public service was a tremendous asset to the country.
Former Member
Condolences to the family, relatives and friends on the transition in life of Pandit Repu Persaud.
Former Member
While growing up in Guyana, hindu religious functions were major events and guaranteed to have huge crowds if Pandit Reep was performing them. Hindus felt he was the ultimate Pandit; they deeply revered him and prostrated themselves at his feet like he was a god.
He will be missed at all levels in Guyana.
Guyana has lost another dear son
Originally Posted by Observer:
While growing up in Guyana, hindu religious functions were major events and guaranteed to have huge crowds if Pandit Reep was performing them. Hindus felt he was the ultimate Pandit; they deeply revered him and prostrated themselves at his feet like he was a god.
Good obervation. They revered the "Divinity" that they saw in him. Can anyone see God?
Former Member
Deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Reepu will be missed by many but its good to know that Vindhya is following in his footsteps.
Originally Posted by Gilbakka:
Pandit Reep's demise is a loss to the Hindu community and other sections of Guyana's population. But his physical death is not the end of the story according to the Bhagavad Gita; his soul will move on to a newborn being.
Let's celebrate his rich life.
Good god, I hope not. If reincarnation takes place, then I hope he is a canine under the care varshnie.
There may be dissenting views on this day of offering condolences, but Pandit Reep was a towering figure among a majority of Guyanese.
Former Member
Sincere condolences to his family and I hope that his soul finds peace.
But there mixed feelings for some at this time. On the one hand most recognise his deep religious knowledge and the positive influence that he has had on so many of the hindu faith and on the other hand, there are many, many women who have been left confused and hurt as they have been on the receiving end of unwanted attention from him, someone whom they were taught to respect and revere. Now with news of his passing the confusion and sense of betrayal is again fresh in the minds of these women, and believe me they are women from all strata of society, including a few of my professional friends. Forgiveness is the key to salvation for these women.
Nonetheless, this is the end of a life story and his relatives, friends and godchildren grieve. Again, I hope his soul finds peace.
Former Member
Originally Posted by Angel:
Sincere condolences to his family and I hope that his soul finds peace.
But there mixed feelings for some at this time. On the one hand most recognise his deep religious knowledge and the positive influence that he has had on so many of the hindu faith and on the other hand, there are many, many women who have been left confused and hurt as they have been on the receiving end of unwanted attention from him, someone whom they were taught to respect and revere. Now with news of his passing the confusion and sense of betrayal is again fresh in the minds of these women, and believe me they are women from all strata of society, including a few of my professional friends. Forgiveness is the key to salvation for these women.
Nonetheless, this is the end of a life story and his relatives, friends and godchildren grieve. Again, I hope his soul finds peace.
I hope the old pedophile comes back as a girl.
Former Member
Originally Posted by Stormborn:
Originally Posted by Angel:
Sincere condolences to his family and I hope that his soul finds peace.
But there mixed feelings for some at this time. On the one hand most recognise his deep religious knowledge and the positive influence that he has had on so many of the hindu faith and on the other hand, there are many, many women who have been left confused and hurt as they have been on the receiving end of unwanted attention from him, someone whom they were taught to respect and revere. Now with news of his passing the confusion and sense of betrayal is again fresh in the minds of these women, and believe me they are women from all strata of society, including a few of my professional friends. Forgiveness is the key to salvation for these women.
Nonetheless, this is the end of a life story and his relatives, friends and godchildren grieve. Again, I hope his soul finds peace.
I hope the old pedophile comes back as a girl.
What do you mean? I hope you don't mean that being a girl is an indictment on a soul.
Pandit is dead and we should have some respect. tHE MAN WAS NEVER CHARGED OR ACCUSED OF ANY INDECENT ACT, SO KEEP IT CLEAN, D2.
Former Member
Originally Posted by Angel:
Originally Posted by Stormborn:
Originally Posted by Angel:
Sincere condolences to his family and I hope that his soul finds peace.
But there mixed feelings for some at this time. On the one hand most recognise his deep religious knowledge and the positive influence that he has had on so many of the hindu faith and on the other hand, there are many, many women who have been left confused and hurt as they have been on the receiving end of unwanted attention from him, someone whom they were taught to respect and revere. Now with news of his passing the confusion and sense of betrayal is again fresh in the minds of these women, and believe me they are women from all strata of society, including a few of my professional friends. Forgiveness is the key to salvation for these women.
Nonetheless, this is the end of a life story and his relatives, friends and godchildren grieve. Again, I hope his soul finds peace.
I hope the old pedophile comes back as a girl.
What do you mean? I hope you don't mean that being a girl is an indictment on a soul.
to understand the sanctity of femininity.
Former Member
Originally Posted by Chief:
Pandit is dead and we should have some respect. tHE MAN WAS NEVER CHARGED OR ACCUSED OF ANY INDECENT ACT, SO KEEP IT CLEAN, D2.
Keep what clean?I only say what is common place. And why should I have respect for this dead?
Originally Posted by Stormborn:
Originally Posted by Chief:
Pandit is dead and we should have some respect. tHE MAN WAS NEVER CHARGED OR ACCUSED OF ANY INDECENT ACT, SO KEEP IT CLEAN, D2.
Keep what clean?I only say what is common place. And why should I have respect for this dead?
Not everyone is a dragged up Donkey like you!!!!!!
Former Member
Originally Posted by Nehru:
Originally Posted by Stormborn:
Originally Posted by Chief:
Pandit is dead and we should have some respect. tHE MAN WAS NEVER CHARGED OR ACCUSED OF ANY INDECENT ACT, SO KEEP IT CLEAN, D2.
Keep what clean?I only say what is common place. And why should I have respect for this dead?
Not everyone is a dragged up Donkey like you!!!!!!
If his thinking was architectonic to the PPP morality no wonder we have disciples like you with no knowledge of the matter.
Former Member
dead or alive..a person who abuses is still an abuser
I don't know the fella and if he did what many said he did....
He'll be judged by his maker...
Former Member
Originally Posted by Nehru:
Originally Posted by Stormborn:
Originally Posted by Chief:
Pandit is dead and we should have some respect. tHE MAN WAS NEVER CHARGED OR ACCUSED OF ANY INDECENT ACT, SO KEEP IT CLEAN, D2.
Keep what clean?I only say what is common place. And why should I have respect for this dead?
Not everyone is a dragged up Donkey like you!!!!!!
shut yuh rass..suppose the man was ah pedhopile?
Very sad to hear the passing of Pundit Reepu Daman Persaud, he was a loyal son of Guyana and will dearly be missed. And for those who don't have good to say, well keep it for another day, there is time and place for everything.
Former Member
who is going to stand for the little girl who took her life?
Former Member
Quite a disgraceful statement by Storm. Storm should apologize. This man was never charged for any of these allegations.
Former Member
Originally Posted by yuji22:
Quite a disgraceful statement by Storm. Storm should apologize. This man was never charged for any of these allegations.
You have a different standard of morality than mine. The legal system is to try crimes when the accused is made to stand for them. It is not the agency of morality and never set up to be one. Morality is indiscretions against others regardless as to if they were brought before the court or not.
In any event why pick on me alone? Angel above spoke poignantly to the moral turpitude . Here is what she said:=
"there are many, many women who have been left confused and hurt as they have been on the receiving end of unwanted attention from him, someone whom they were taught to respect and revere. Now with news of his passing the confusion and sense of betrayal is again fresh in the minds of these women, and believe me they are women from all strata of society, including a few of my professional friends."
R.I.P. Pandit.
Former Member
Originally Posted by Prashad:
R.I.P. Pandit.
there is no rip for hindus. The jeva simply jumps to another body if it has not attained bliss. The attachments to the temporal is as stones being deposited at the bottom of a river and as these accretions predicate the flow of the stream so does ones attachments to self predicate the karmic path of the soul. this one is coming back as a horny toad.
Former Member
Storm, please stop your disgraceful behaviour in this post and allow those who wish to offer their condolences to do so, gracefully.
Originally Posted by raymond:
Originally Posted by Nehru:
Originally Posted by Stormborn:
Originally Posted by Chief:
Pandit is dead and we should have some respect. tHE MAN WAS NEVER CHARGED OR ACCUSED OF ANY INDECENT ACT, SO KEEP IT CLEAN, D2.
Keep what clean?I only say what is common place. And why should I have respect for this dead?
Not everyone is a dragged up Donkey like you!!!!!!
shut yuh rass..suppose the man was ah pedhopile?
Suppose?? Sit back think and you will realize how ILLITERATE is your Post.
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