Satsang Seva Journal

During the last two weeks of October, Team SSM Nagpur offered the monthly annadaanam seva to 120 children studying at Nutan Bharat Vidyalaya, a school for the less privileged. The volunteers lovingly served a simple, nutritious meal of chapattis, dal, sabzi, rice and a sweet much to the delight of the children. The team members also continued their collaboration with Youth For Seva , an NGO that supports the education of children of pavement dwellers in 10 different locations in Nagpur by offering school bags to 50 children at the Swami Nagar Centre. Joyful smiles greeted the volunteers as the children held their new school bags aloft for a quick photo session.   To participate in the Satsang Seva Mission and experience the joy of giving and sharing, please write to us at connect@satsang-foundation.org .

Teams SSM Nagpur, Ahmedabad and Youth for Seva continued their joint efforts at offering shirts to children of pavement dwellers supported at the 10 study centres of Youth for Seva , Nagpur. During the second round of seva, on 20th August 2023, the 20 children at the Mokhare centre were overjoyed to receive their new shirts. This ongoing seva was offered subsequently at other centres. During the third round of seva, on 27th August 2023, 25 children at Shyambagh Centre were elated to receive their new shirts even as the volunteers expressed their gratitude for having supported these bright youngsters. During the fourth round of seva, on 3rd September 2023, the 15 children at Ittabhatti Centre brimmed with joy as they received their new shirts. During the fifth round of seva, on 10th September 2023, the 50 children at Ganga Nagar Centre, were filled with joy to receive their new shirts. On 15th October 2023, the team offered s chool bags to 50 less-privileged children supported at ...

Team SSM Mumbai ushered in the festival of Navratri on the 15th of October 2023 with a special annadaanam seva at the Sai Dham Mandir, Malad East. During the next ten days, simple nutritious meals will be served to about 60 less-privileged recipients staying in the vicinity of the temple: local vendors, autorickshaw drivers, flower sellers, school children, and senior citizens. Prayers of gratitude and expression of contentment greeted the volunteers as they lovingly served the recipients. To participate in such festive sevas of the Satsang Seva Mission, please write to us at connect@satsang-foundation.org .

Team SSM Bengaluru continued to support the less privileged by offering the weekly annadaanam seva at the Vallabh Niketan Ashram and Adamya Chetana, Lakshmipura. Volunteers provide monthly dry rations to ensure daily nutritious meals for the young adolescents and the seniors sheltered at Vallabh Niketan Ashram. The holistic development of the youngsters is also assured with weekly yoga sessions, Spoken English classes, and academic support. The Sunday special breakfast is thus a joyous offering that brings the residents together for a shared meal in the cool shade of the trees. At the premises of Adamya Chetana in Lakshmipura, the community of daily wagers and pavement dwellers living in its vicinity partake of a filling lunch to assuage their hunger.   The volunteers serve the meals with much love and compassion even as the recipients express their gratitude with a prayer to their anna daatas . To take part in the Satsang Seva Mission and experience the joy of giving, please writ...

The Satsang Foundation Mumbai Kendra worked in unison with the Vatsalya Trust to conduct Skill Development Training for the inmates of the Thane Central Jail from April 2023. The first batch of participants have successfully completed a basic course in computers and tailoring, crucial skills that will help them face the challenges of life upon their release. Some enthusiastic inmates have also evinced interest in enrolling for the advanced course. During a brief ceremony held on 7th October, the Ex-Corporator of Thane, Pune District and Shirur Taluka Samparkapramukh Shri Vikas Repale distributed certificates to the inmates and encouraged them to use their skills well, steering away from a life of crime and imprisonment.  Smt. Bhosale, the Jail Superintendent, expressed her gratitude to The Satsang Foundation Mumbai Kendra and the Vatsalya Trust for  having facilitated this course.  To support the Satsang Seva Mission and its initiatives, please write to us at connect@sats...